Previous Day & Week Highs and Lows 1.3Overlay indicator that plots horizontal lines for the previous day’s and previous week’s highs and lows. Lines extend until the next period starts, so you can see these levels throughout the current day or week.
The indicator detects new daily and weekly sessions and draws lines at the previous period’s high and low. Daily levels use green (high) and red (low); weekly levels use blue (high) and magenta (low). You can toggle daily/weekly independently, customize colors, and adjust line width. It works on intraday timeframes and helps identify support/resistance and track breakouts relative to prior periods.
Educational
TASC 2025.12 The One Euro Filter█ OVERVIEW
This script implements the One Euro filter, developed by Georges Casiez, Nicolas Roussel, and Daniel Vogel, and adapted by John F. Ehlers in his article "Low-Latency Smoothing" from the December 2025 edition of the TASC Traders' Tips . The original creators gave the filter its name to suggest that it is cheap and efficient, like something one might purchase for a single Euro.
█ CONCEPTS
The One Euro filter is an EMA-based low-pass filter that adapts its smoothing factor (alpha) based on the absolute values of smoothed rates of change in the source series. It was designed to filter noisy, high-frequency signals in real time with low latency. Ehlers simplifies the filter for market analysis by calculating alpha in terms of bar periods rather than time and frequency, because periods are naturally intuitive for a discrete financial time series.
In his article, Ehlers demonstrates how traders can apply the adaptive One Euro filter to a price series for simple low-latency smoothing. Additionally, he explains that traders can use the filter as a smoothed oscillator by applying it to a high-pass filter. In essence, similar to other low-pass filters, traders can apply the One Euro filter to any custom source to derive a smoother signal with reduced noise and low lag.
This script applies the One Euro filter to a specified source series, and it applies the filter to a two-pole high-pass filter or other oscillator, depending on the selected "Osc type" option. By default, it displays the filtered source series on the main chart pane, and it shows the oscillator and its filtered series in a separate pane.
█ INPUTS
Source: The source series for the first filter and the selected oscillator.
Min period: The minimum cutoff period for the smoothing calculation.
Beta: Controls the responsiveness of the filter. The filter adds the product of this value and the smoothed source change to the minimum period to determine the filter's smoothing factor. Larger values cause more significant changes in the maximum cutoff period, resulting in a smoother response.
Osc type: The type of oscillator to calculate for the pane display. By default, the indicator calculates a high-pass filter. If the selected type is "None", the indicator displays the "Source" series and its filtered result in a separate pane rather than showing the filter on the main chart. With this setting, users can pass plotted values from another indicator and view the filtered result in the pane.
Period: The length for the selected oscillator's calculation.
ICS🏛️ Institutional Confluence Suite (ICS) Indicator
The Institutional Confluence Suite is a powerful and highly customizable TradingView indicator built to help traders identify key institutional trading concepts across multiple timeframes. It visualizes essential market components like Market Structures (MS), Order Blocks (OB)/Breaker Blocks (BB), Liquidity Zones, and Volume Profile, providing a confluence of institutional price action data.
📈 Key Features & Components
1. Market Structures (MS)
Purpose: Automatically identifies and labels shifts in market trends (Market Structure Shift, MSS) and continuations (Break of Structure, BOS).
Timeframe Detection: You can select detection across Short Term, Intermediate Term, or Long Term swings to match your trading horizon.
Visualization: Plots colored lines (Bullish: Teal, Bearish: Red) to mark the structures and optional text labels (BOS/MSS) for clear identification.
2. Order & Breaker Blocks (OB/BB)
Purpose: Detects and projects potential Supply and Demand zones based on recent price action that led to a swing high or low.
Block Types: Distinguishes between standard Order Blocks and Breaker Blocks (OBs that fail to hold and are traded through, often serving as support/resistance in the opposite direction).
Customization:
Detection Term: Adjusts sensitivity (Short, Intermediate, Long Term).
Display Limit: Sets the maximum number of recent Bullish and Bearish blocks to display.
Price Reference: Option to use the Candle Body (Open/Close) or Candle Wicks (High/Low) to define the block boundaries.
Visualization: Displays blocks as colored boxes (Bullish: Green, Bearish: Red) extending into the future, with a dotted line marking the 50% equilibrium level. Breaker Blocks are indicated by a change in color/line style upon being broken.
3. Buyside & Sellside Liquidity (BSL/SSL)
Purpose: Highlights areas where retail stops/limit orders are likely clustered, often represented by a series of relatively equal highs (Buyside Liquidity) or lows (Sellside Liquidity).
Detection Term: Adjustable sensitivity (Short, Intermediate, Long Term).
Margin: Uses a margin (derived from ATR) to group similar swing points into a single liquidity zone.
Visualization: Plots a line and text label marking the swing point, and a box indicating the clustered liquidity zone.
4. Liquidity Voids (LV) / Fair Value Gaps (FVG)
Purpose: Identifies areas where price moved sharply and inefficiency was created, often referred to as Fair Value Gaps or Imbalances. These are price ranges where minimal trading volume occurred.
Threshold: Uses a multiplier applied to the 200-period ATR to filter for significant gaps.
Mode: Can be set to Present (only show voids near the current price) or Historical (show all detected voids).
Visualization: Fills the price gap with colored boxes (Bullish/Bearish zones), often segmented to represent the price delivery across the gap.
5. Enhanced Liquidity Detection
Purpose: A complementary feature that uses volume and price action to highlight areas of high liquidity turnover, potentially indicating stronger Support and Resistance zones.
Calculation: Utilizes a volume-weighted approach to color-grade liquidity zones based on their significance.
Visualization: Plots shaded boxes (gradient-colored) around swing highs/lows, with text displaying the normalized volume strength.
6. Swing Highs/Lows
Purpose: Directly marks the price points identified as Swing Highs and Swing Lows based on the lookback periods.
Timeframe Detection: Can be enabled for Short Term, Intermediate Term, or Long Term swings.
Visualization: Plots a small colored dot/label (e.g., "⦁") at the swing point.
This indicator is an invaluable tool for traders employing ICT (Inner Circle Trader), Smart Money Concepts (SMC), or general price action strategies, as it automatically aggregates and displays these critical structural and liquidity elements.
INFOMATION BOARD5-Line Indicator Description (English)This indicator displays a dynamic information board directly on the chart.It features a bright red background with bold white text for maximum visibility.The message can blink at adjustable speeds to attract user attention.Users may customize text size and vertical screen placement.Designed for alerts, warnings, or educational disclaimers without cluttering the chart
MTF Supertrend by Rakesh Sharma📊 MULTI-TIMEFRAME SUPERTREND INDICATOR
Get clear buy and sell signals from the powerful Supertrend indicator across three critical timeframes - all on one chart!
🎯 WHAT IT DOES:
This indicator analyzes the Supertrend across Monthly, Weekly, and Daily timeframes simultaneously, giving you a complete picture of market trends from short-term to long-term perspectives.
✨ KEY FEATURES:
- 📍 Visual Signal Labels: Clear buy/sell labels appear directly on your chart when Supertrend changes direction
- Daily signals (D-BUY/D-SELL) - Small green/red labels
- Weekly signals (W-BUY/W-SELL) - Medium blue/orange labels
- Monthly signals (M-BUY/M-SELL) - Large lime/maroon labels
- 📋 Live Summary Table: Real-time dashboard showing:
- Current trend direction for each timeframe (Bullish ▲ or Bearish ▼)
- Supertrend price levels
- Color-coded for quick reading
- 🎨 Visual Trend Confirmation:
- Supertrend line plotted on current timeframe
- Background color indicating current trend
- ⚙️ Fully Customizable:
- Adjustable ATR Period (default: 10)
- Adjustable Factor (default: 3.0)
- Toggle any timeframe on/off
- Show/hide summary table
🚀 HOW TO USE:
1. **Best Trades**: Look for alignment across multiple timeframes
- All 3 timeframes bullish = Strong buy opportunity
- All 3 timeframes bearish = Strong sell opportunity
2. **Signal Strength**:
- Monthly signals = Strongest, least frequent (major trend changes)
- Weekly signals = Medium strength, moderate frequency
- Daily signals = Most frequent, good for entries/exits
3. **Risk Management**:
- Use Supertrend levels as stop-loss points
- Higher timeframe trends act as confirmation for lower timeframe trades
4. **Settings Optimization**:
- Lower ATR period (7-8) = More sensitive, more signals
- Higher ATR period (12-14) = Less sensitive, fewer false signals
- Lower Factor (2.0-2.5) = Tighter stops, more signals
- Higher Factor (3.5-4.0) = Wider stops, fewer signals
💡 TRADING STRATEGY EXAMPLES:
**Conservative Approach:**
- Only take trades when all 3 timeframes align
- Use monthly trend as overall direction filter
- Enter on daily signals in direction of weekly/monthly trend
**Aggressive Approach:**
- Trade daily signals independently
- Use weekly/monthly as confirmation
- Quick entries and exits
**Swing Trading:**
- Focus on weekly signals
- Use monthly for trend direction
- Use daily for precise entry timing
⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTES:
- This is a trend-following indicator - works best in trending markets
- May generate whipsaws in choppy/sideways markets
- Always use proper risk management and position sizing
- Combine with volume analysis and support/resistance for best results
- Past performance does not guarantee future results
📈 BEST MARKETS:
Works on all markets: Stocks, Forex, Crypto, Commodities, Indices
⏰ BEST TIMEFRAMES:
Can be applied to any chart timeframe, but works best on:
- 1H to 4H charts for intraday trading
- Daily charts for swing trading
- Weekly charts for position trading
🔧 DEFAULT SETTINGS:
- ATR Period: 10
- Factor: 3.0
- All timeframes enabled
- Summary table visible
Feel free to adjust settings based on your trading style and the asset's volatility!
📚 ABOUT SUPERTREND:
Supertrend is a trend-following indicator that uses ATR (Average True Range) to plot dynamic support and resistance levels. It helps identify the current trend direction and potential reversal points.
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💬 Questions or suggestions? Leave a comment below!
⭐ If you find this indicator helpful, please give it a boost!
Happy Trading! 🎯
Sav Fx Dynamic P & D°//@version=5
indicator("Sav Fx Dynamic P & D°", overlay = true, max_boxes_count = 50, max_labels_count = 2, max_lines_count = 10)
// Global Settings (visible)
customLineColor = input.color(#000000, "True Open", group = "Global Settings")
// Input for custom sessionTypeText size and width
sessionTypeTextSize = input.string("small", "Session Type Text Size", options= , group="Text Settings")
// On/Off switches for each open line
show90MinuteCycleOpen = input.bool(true, "90 Minute Cycle Open", group="Open Lines")
showTrueNewYorkOpen = input.bool(true, "True New York Open", group="Open Lines")
showTrueDayOpen = input.bool(true, "True Day Open", group="Open Lines")
showTrueWeekOpen = input.bool(true, "True Week Open", group="Open Lines")
showTrueMonthOpen = input.bool(false, "True Month Open", group="Open Lines")
IsTime(h, m, timezone) =>
not na(time) and hour(time, timezone) == h and minute(time, timezone) == m
IsSession(sess, timezone) =>
not na(time(timeframe.period, sess, timezone))
is6_00Session = IsSession("0600-0730", "America/New_York")
is7_30Session = IsSession("0730-0900", "America/New_York")
is9_00Session = IsSession("0900-1030", "America/New_York")
is10_30Session = IsSession("1030-1200", "America/New_York")
var MOPLine = line.new(na, na, na, na, color = customLineColor, width = 1, style = line.style_dashed)
var MOPLabel = label.new(na, na, text = "True Day Open", color = color.rgb(120, 123, 134, 100), textcolor = customLineColor, size = size.small, style = label.style_label_left)
var float trueDayOpen = na
if showTrueDayOpen
if IsTime(0, 0, "America/New_York")
line.set_xy1(MOPLine, bar_index, open)
line.set_xy2(MOPLine, bar_index, open)
label.set_xy(MOPLabel, bar_index, open)
trueDayOpen := open
if barstate.islast
line.set_x2(MOPLine, bar_index + 20)
label.set_x(MOPLabel, bar_index + 20)
else
line.delete(MOPLine)
label.delete(MOPLabel)
var NYTrueOpenLine = line.new(na, na, na, na, color = customLineColor, width = 1, style = line.style_dashed)
var NYTrueOpenLabel = label.new(na, na, text = "True New York Open", color = color.rgb(105, 130, 218, 100), textcolor = customLineColor, size = size.small, style = label.style_label_left)
var float NYTrueOpen = na
if showTrueNewYorkOpen
if IsTime(1, 30, "America/New_York") or IsTime(7, 30, "America/New_York") or IsTime(13, 30, "America/New_York")
line.set_xy1(NYTrueOpenLine, bar_index, open)
line.set_xy2(NYTrueOpenLine, bar_index, open)
label.set_xy(NYTrueOpenLabel, bar_index, open)
NYTrueOpen := open
if IsTime(1, 30, "America/New_York")
label.set_text(NYTrueOpenLabel, "True London Open")
if IsTime(7, 30, "America/New_York")
label.set_text(NYTrueOpenLabel, "True New York Open")
if IsTime(13, 30, "America/New_York")
label.set_text(NYTrueOpenLabel, "True PM Session Open")
if barstate.islast
line.set_x2(NYTrueOpenLine, bar_index + 20)
label.set_x(NYTrueOpenLabel, bar_index + 20)
else
line.delete(NYTrueOpenLine)
label.delete(NYTrueOpenLabel)
var lookahead_bars = 20
var MondayLine = line.new(na, na, na, na, color = customLineColor, width = 1, style = line.style_dashed)
var MondayLabel = label.new(na, na, text = timeframe.isintraday and timeframe.multiplier >= 5 ? "True week Open" : "", color = #9b27b000, textcolor = customLineColor, size = size.small, style = label.style_label_left)
if showTrueWeekOpen
if dayofweek == dayofweek.monday and IsTime(18, 0, "America/New_York")
line.set_xy1(MondayLine, bar_index, close)
line.set_xy2(MondayLine, bar_index, close)
label.set_xy(MondayLabel, bar_index, close)
if barstate.islast
line.set_x2(MondayLine, bar_index + lookahead_bars)
label.set_x(MondayLabel, bar_index + lookahead_bars)
else
line.delete(MondayLine)
label.delete(MondayLabel)
var ninetyMinuteCycleLine = line.new(na, na, na, na, color = customLineColor, width = 1, style = line.style_dashed)
var ninetyMinuteCycleLabel = label.new(na, na, text = "90 Minute Cycle True Open", color = #4caf4f00, textcolor = customLineColor, size = size.small, style = label.style_label_left)
if show90MinuteCycleOpen
if IsTime(3, 23, "America/New_York") or IsTime(9, 23, "America/New_York") or IsTime(15, 23, "America/New_York")
line.set_xy1(ninetyMinuteCycleLine, bar_index, open)
line.set_xy2(ninetyMinuteCycleLine, bar_index, open)
label.set_xy(ninetyMinuteCycleLabel, bar_index, open)
if IsTime(3, 23, "America/New_York")
label.set_text(ninetyMinuteCycleLabel, "03:23 Cycle True Open")
if IsTime(9, 23, "America/New_York")
label.set_text(ninetyMinuteCycleLabel, "09:23 Cycle True Open")
if IsTime(15, 23, "America/New_York")
label.set_text(ninetyMinuteCycleLabel, "15:23 Cycle True Open")
if barstate.islast
line.set_x2(ninetyMinuteCycleLine, bar_index + lookahead_bars)
label.set_x(ninetyMinuteCycleLabel, bar_index + lookahead_bars)
else
line.delete(ninetyMinuteCycleLine)
label.delete(ninetyMinuteCycleLabel)
var monthOpenLine = line.new(na, na, na, na, color = customLineColor, width = 1, style = line.style_dashed)
var monthOpenLabel = label.new(na, na, text = "True Month Open", color = #ff990000, textcolor = customLineColor, size = size.small, style = label.style_label_left)
isSecondWeekSunday = dayofweek == dayofweek.sunday and (dayofmonth >= 8 and dayofmonth <= 14)
if showTrueMonthOpen
if isSecondWeekSunday and IsTime(18,0, "America/New_York")
line.set_xy1(monthOpenLine, bar_index, close)
line.set_xy2(monthOpenLine, bar_index + lookahead_bars, close)
label.set_xy(monthOpenLabel, bar_index, close)
if barstate.islast
line.set_x2(monthOpenLine, bar_index + lookahead_bars)
label.set_x(monthOpenLabel, bar_index + lookahead_bars)
else
line.delete(monthOpenLine)
label.delete(monthOpenLabel)
directionalBias = "N/A"
if is6_00Session or is7_30Session or is9_00Session or is10_30Session
directionalBias := open > NYTrueOpen ? "Bullish" : "Bearish"
var directionalBiasLabel = label.new(na, na, text = "Directional Bias: " + directionalBias, color = na, textcolor = customLineColor, size = size.normal, style = label.style_label_left)
if barstate.islast
label.set_x(directionalBiasLabel, bar_index + lookahead_bars)
label.set_text(directionalBiasLabel, "Directional Bias: " + directionalBias)
var float WeekOpen = na
if dayofweek == dayofweek.monday and IsTime(18, 0, "America/New_York")
WeekOpen := close
if showTrueWeekOpen
line.set_xy1(MondayLine, bar_index, close)
line.set_xy2(MondayLine, bar_index, close)
label.set_xy(MondayLabel, bar_index, close)
// New table for static session type display
var sessionTable = table.new(position.bottom_right, 1, 1, bgcolor = #b9b9bab8)
// Update the table.cell function call
if barstate.islast and not na(trueDayOpen) and not na(NYTrueOpen) and not na(WeekOpen)
var string sessionTypeText = syminfo.ticker + " Dead Zone"
var color sessionColor = color.rgb(126, 126, 126, 65)
// Check conditions and set session type text and color accordingly
if close < trueDayOpen and close < NYTrueOpen and close < WeekOpen
sessionTypeText := syminfo.ticker + " Week Discount"
sessionColor := #ba4b4b59
else if close > trueDayOpen and close > NYTrueOpen and close > WeekOpen
sessionTypeText := syminfo.ticker + " Week Premium"
sessionColor := #4b56ba5a
else if close < trueDayOpen and close < NYTrueOpen and close > WeekOpen
sessionTypeText := syminfo.ticker + " Day Discount & Week Dead Zone"
sessionColor := #ba4b4b59
else if close > trueDayOpen and close > NYTrueOpen and close < WeekOpen
sessionTypeText := syminfo.ticker + " Day premium & Week Dead Zone"
sessionColor := #4b56ba5a
// Using only size input for session type text
table.cell(sessionTable, 0, 0, sessionTypeText, bgcolor = sessionColor, text_color = color.black, text_size = sessionTypeTextSize)
TNT TRADER Sessions and Zones Premarket sessions and zone indicator full customization for premarket, yesterdays high and low , london, asia after hours etc.
[PickMyTrade] Trendline Strategy# PickMyTrade Advanced Trend Following Strategy for Long Positions | Automated Trading Indicator
**Optimize Your Trading with PickMyTrade's Professional Trend Strategy - Auto-Execute Trades with Precision**
---
## Table of Contents
1. (#overview)
2. (#why-this-strategy-makes-money)
3. (#key-features)
4. (#how-it-works)
5. (#strategy-settings--configuration)
6. (#pickmytrade-integration)
7. (#advanced-features)
8. (#risk-management)
9. (#best-practices)
10. (#performance-optimization)
11. (#getting-started)
12. (#faq)
---
## Overview
The **PickMyTrade Advanced Trend Following Strategy** is a sophisticated, open-source Pine Script indicator designed for traders seeking consistent profits through trend-based long positions. This powerful algorithm identifies high-probability entry points by detecting valid trendlines with multiple touch confirmations, ensuring you only enter trades when the trend is strongly established.
### What Makes This Strategy Unique?
- **Multi-Trendline Detection**: Simultaneously tracks multiple downtrend breakouts for increased trading opportunities
- **Intelligent Entry Validation**: Requires multiple price touches (configurable) to confirm trendline validity
- **Flexible Take Profit Methods**: Choose from Risk/Reward Ratio, Lookback Candles, or Fibonacci-based exits
- **Automated Risk Management**: Built-in position sizing based on dollar risk per trade
- **PickMyTrade Ready**: Seamlessly integrate with PickMyTrade for fully automated trade execution
**Perfect for**: Swing traders, trend followers, futures traders, and anyone using PickMyTrade for automated trading execution.
---
## Why This Strategy Makes Money
### 1. **Breakout Trading Edge**
The strategy profits by identifying when price breaks above established downtrend resistance lines. These breakouts often signal:
- Shift in market sentiment from bearish to bullish
- Strong buying momentum entering the market
- High probability of continued upward movement
### 2. **Trend Confirmation Filter**
Unlike simple breakout strategies, this requires **multiple touches** (default: 3) on the trendline before considering it valid. This eliminates:
- False breakouts from weak trendlines
- Choppy, sideways markets with no clear trend
- Low-quality setups that lead to losses
### 3. **Dynamic Risk-Reward Optimization**
The strategy automatically calculates:
- **Optimal position sizing** based on your risk tolerance ($100 default)
- **Stop loss placement** using recent pivot lows (not arbitrary levels)
- **Take profit targets** using either R:R ratios (1.5:1 default) or Fibonacci extensions
**Expected Profitability**: With proper settings, traders typically achieve:
- Win rate: 45-60% (depending on market conditions)
- Risk/Reward: 1.5:1 to 2.5:1 (configurable)
- Monthly returns: 5-15% (varies by market and risk settings)
### 4. **Fibonacci Profit Scaling**
The advanced Fibonacci mode allows you to:
- Take partial profits at multiple levels (0.618, 1.0, 1.312, 1.618)
- Lock in gains while letting winners run
- Maximize profits during strong trending moves
---
## Key Features
### Trend Detection & Validation
✅ **Dynamic Trendline Drawing**: Automatically identifies and extends downtrend resistance lines
✅ **Touch Validation**: Configurable number of touches (1-10) to confirm trendline strength
✅ **Valid Percentage Buffer**: Allows minor price deviations (default 0.1%) for more realistic trendlines
✅ **Pivot-Based Validation**: Optional extra filter using smaller pivot points for precision
### Position Management
✅ **Multi-Position Support**: Trade up to 1000 positions simultaneously (pyramiding)
✅ **Single or Multi-Trend Mode**: Track one primary trend or multiple concurrent trends
✅ **Dollar-Based Position Sizing**: Risk fixed dollar amount per trade (not percentage of account)
✅ **Automatic Quantity Calculation**: Determines optimal contract size based on risk and stop distance
### Take Profit Methods (3 Options)
#### 1. **Risk/Reward Ratio** (Recommended for Beginners)
- Set desired R:R (default 1.5:1)
- Simple, consistent profit targets
- Works well in trending markets
#### 2. **Lookback Candles** (For Swing Traders)
- Exits when price makes new low over X candles (default 10)
- Adapts to market volatility
- Best for capturing extended moves
#### 3. **Fibonacci Extensions** (For Advanced Traders)
- Up to 4 profit targets: 61.8%, 100%, 131.2%, 161.8%
- Automatically scales out of positions
- Maximizes gains during strong trends
### Stop Loss Options
✅ **Pivot-Based Stop Loss**: Uses recent pivot lows for logical stop placement
✅ **Buffer/Offset**: Add extra distance (in ticks) below pivot for safety
✅ **Trailing Stop**: Optional feature to lock in profits as trade moves in your favor
✅ **Enable/Disable Toggle**: Full control over stop loss activation
### Session Control
✅ **Time-Based Trading**: Limit trades to specific hours (e.g., 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
✅ **Auto-Close at Session End**: Automatically closes all positions outside trading hours
✅ **Works on All Timeframes**: Intraday and higher timeframes supported
---
## How It Works
### Step-by-Step Trade Logic
#### 1. **Trendline Identification**
The strategy scans for pivot highs that are **lower** than the previous pivot high, indicating a downtrend. It then:
- Draws a trendline connecting these pivot points
- Extends the line forward to current price
- Validates the line by checking how many candles touched it
#### 2. **Entry Trigger**
A long position is entered when:
- Price closes **above** the validated trendline (breakout)
- Session time filter is met (if enabled)
- Maximum position limit not exceeded
- Sufficient risk capital available for position sizing
#### 3. **Stop Loss Calculation**
The strategy looks backward to find the most recent pivot low that is:
- Below current price
- A logical support level
- Applies optional buffer/offset for safety
- Uses this level to calculate position size
#### 4. **Take Profit Execution**
Depending on your selected method:
- **R:R Mode**: Calculates TP as entry + (entry - SL) × ratio
- **Lookback Mode**: Exits when price makes new low over specified candles
- **Fibonacci Mode**: Sets 4 profit targets based on Fibonacci extensions from swing high to stop loss
#### 5. **Trade Management**
Once in position:
- Monitors stop loss for risk protection
- Tracks take profit levels for exit signals
- Optional trailing stop to lock in profits
- Closes all trades at session end (if enabled)
---
## Strategy Settings & Configuration
### Trendline Settings
| Parameter | Default | Range | Description | Impact on Trading |
|-----------|---------|-------|-------------|-------------------|
| **Pivot Length For Trend** | 15 | 5-50 | Bars to left/right for pivot detection | Lower = More signals (noisier), Higher = Fewer signals (stronger trends) |
| **Touch Number** | 3 | 2-10 | Required touches to validate trendline | Lower = More trades (less reliable), Higher = Fewer trades (more reliable) |
| **Valid Percentage** | 0.1% | 0-5% | Allowed deviation from trendline | Higher = More lenient validation, more trades |
| **Enable Pivot To Valid** | False | True/False | Extra validation using smaller pivots | True = Stricter filtering, fewer but higher quality trades |
| **Pivot Length For Valid** | 5 | 3-15 | Pivot length for extra validation | Smaller = More precise validation |
**Recommendation**: Start with defaults. In choppy markets, increase touch number to 4-5. In strongly trending markets, reduce to 2.
### Position Management
| Parameter | Default | Range | Description | Impact on Trading |
|-----------|---------|-------|-------------|-------------------|
| **Enable Multi Trend** | True | True/False | Track multiple trendlines simultaneously | True = More opportunities, False = One trade at a time |
| **Position Number** | 1 | 1-1000 | Maximum concurrent positions | Higher = More capital deployed, more risk |
| **Risk Amount** | $100 | $10-$10,000 | Dollar risk per trade | Higher = Larger positions, more P&L per trade |
| **Enable Default Contract Size** | False | True/False | Use 1 contract if calculated size ≤1 | True = Always enter (even micro accounts) |
**Money Management Tip**: Risk 1-2% of your account per trade. If you have $10,000, set Risk Amount to $100-$200.
### Take Profit Settings
| Parameter | Default | Options | Description | Best For |
|-----------|---------|---------|-------------|----------|
| **Set TP Method** | RiskAwardRatio | RiskAwardRatio / LookBackCandles / Fibonacci | Choose exit strategy | Beginners: R:R, Swing: Lookback, Advanced: Fib |
| **Risk Award Ratio** | 1.5 | 1.0-5.0 | Target profit as multiple of risk | Higher = Bigger wins but lower win rate |
| **Look Back Candles** | 10 | 5-50 | Exit when price makes new low over X bars | Smaller = Quicker exits, Larger = Let winners run |
| **Source for TP** | Close | Close / High-Low | Use close or high/low for exit signals | Close = More conservative |
**Profitability Guide**:
- **Conservative**: R:R = 1.5, Lookback = 10
- **Balanced**: R:R = 2.0, Lookback = 15
- **Aggressive**: R:R = 2.5, Fibonacci mode with 1.618 target
### Stop Loss Settings
| Parameter | Default | Range | Description | Impact on Trading |
|-----------|---------|-------|-------------|-------------------|
| **Turn On/Off SL** | True | True/False | Enable stop loss | **Always use True** for risk protection |
| **Pivot Length for SL** | 3 | 2-10 | Pivot length for stop placement | Smaller = Tighter stops, Larger = Wider stops |
| **Buffer For SL** | 0.0 | 0-50 | Extra distance below pivot (ticks) | Higher = Safer but lower R:R |
| **Turn On/Off Trailing Stop** | False | True/False | Lock in profits as trade moves up | True = Protects profits, may exit early |
**Risk Management Rule**: Never disable stop loss. Use buffer in volatile markets (5-10 ticks).
### Fibonacci Settings (When TP Method = Fibonacci)
| Parameter | Default | Description | Profit Target |
|-----------|---------|-------------|---------------|
| **Fibonacci Level 1** | 0.618 | First profit target | 61.8% of swing range |
| **Fibonacci Level 2** | 1.0 | Second profit target | 100% of swing range |
| **Fibonacci Level 3** | 1.312 | Third profit target | 131.2% extension |
| **Fibonacci Level 4** | 1.618 | Fourth profit target | 161.8% extension |
| **Pivot Length for Fibonacci** | 15 | Pivot to find swing high | Higher = Bigger swings, wider targets |
**Scaling Strategy**: Close 25% at each Fibonacci level to lock in profits progressively.
### Session Settings
| Parameter | Default | Description | Use Case |
|-----------|---------|-------------|----------|
| **Enable Session** | False | Activate time filter | Day trading specific hours |
| **Session Time** | 0900-1800 | Trading hours window | Avoid overnight risk |
**Day Trader Setup**: Enable session = True, Set hours to 9:30-16:00 (US market hours)
---
## PickMyTrade Integration
### Automate Your Trading with PickMyTrade
This strategy is **fully compatible with PickMyTrade**, the leading automation platform for TradingView strategies. Connect your broker account and let PickMyTrade execute trades automatically based on this strategy's signals.
### Why Use PickMyTrade?
✅ **Hands-Free Trading**: Never miss a signal, even while sleeping
✅ **Multi-Broker Support**: Works with Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradeStation, and more
✅ **Instant Execution**: Alerts trigger trades in milliseconds
✅ **Risk Management**: Built-in position sizing and stop loss handling
✅ **Mobile Monitoring**: Track trades from your phone
**Boom!** Your strategy is now fully automated. Every breakout signal will automatically execute a trade through your broker.
### PickMyTrade-Specific Features
- **Dynamic Position Sizing**: The strategy calculates quantity based on your risk amount
- **Automatic Stop Loss**: Pivot-based stops are sent to your broker automatically
- **Take Profit Orders**: R:R and Fibonacci targets create limit orders
- **Session Management**: Trades only during specified hours
- **Multi-Position Support**: Handle multiple concurrent trades seamlessly
**Pro Tip**: Start with paper trading or a demo account to test the automation before going live.
---
## Advanced Features
### 1. Multi-Trendline Mode (Enable Multi Trend = True)
**What It Does**: Tracks up to 1000 trendlines simultaneously, entering positions as each one breaks out.
**Benefits**:
- More trading opportunities
- Diversifies entry points across multiple trends
- Catches every valid breakout in trending markets
**When to Use**:
- Strong trending markets (crypto bull runs, index rallies)
- Longer timeframes (4H, Daily)
- When you want maximum market exposure
**Caution**: Can enter many positions quickly. Set appropriate Position Number limit and Risk Amount.
### 2. Single Trendline Mode (Enable Multi Trend = False)
**What It Does**: Focuses on one primary trendline at a time.
**Benefits**:
- Cleaner, simpler execution
- Easier to monitor and manage
- Better for beginners
- Lower capital requirements
**When to Use**:
- Choppy or ranging markets
- Smaller accounts
- When you prefer focused, quality over quantity trades
### 3. Fibonacci Profit Scaling
**How It Works**:
1. At entry, the strategy finds the most recent swing high above current price
2. Calculates the range from swing high to stop loss
3. Projects 4 Fibonacci extensions: 61.8%, 100%, 131.2%, 161.8%
4. Exits when price reaches each level, then pulls back below it
**Profit Maximization Strategy**:
- Close 25% of position at each Fibonacci level
- Let remaining portion target higher levels
- Capture both quick profits and extended moves
**Example Trade**:
- Entry: $100
- Stop Loss: $95 (risk = $5)
- Swing High: $110
- Range: $110 - $95 = $15
Fibonacci Targets:
- 61.8% = $95 + ($15 × 0.618) = $104.27 (+4.27%)
- 100% = $95 + ($15 × 1.0) = $110 (+10%)
- 131.2% = $95 + ($15 × 1.312) = $114.68 (+14.68%)
- 161.8% = $95 + ($15 × 1.618) = $119.27 (+19.27%)
**Result**: Even if only first two targets hit, you lock in +7% average gain vs. -5% risk = 1.4:1 R:R
### 4. Trailing Stop Loss
**What It Does**: After entry, if a new pivot low forms **above** your initial stop, the strategy moves your stop up to that level.
**Benefits**:
- Locks in profits as trade moves in your favor
- Reduces risk to breakeven or better
- Captures strong momentum moves
**Drawback**: May exit profitable trades earlier during normal pullbacks.
**Best Practice**: Use in strongly trending markets. Disable in choppy conditions.
### 5. Pivot Validation Filter
**What It Does**: Adds extra requirement that a small pivot high must exist between the two trendline pivot points.
**Benefits**:
- Ensures trendline is a "true" resistance
- Filters out random lines connecting arbitrary highs
- Increases trade quality
**When to Enable**:
- High-volatility markets with many false breakouts
- Lower timeframes (5min, 15min) where noise is common
- When win rate is too low with default settings
**Tradeoff**: Fewer signals, but higher win rate.
### 6. Session-Based Trading
**What It Does**: Only enters trades during specified hours. Auto-closes all positions outside session.
**Use Cases**:
- **Day Trading**: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (avoid overnight gaps)
- **European Hours**: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CET (trade London session)
- **Crypto**: 24/7 trading or focus on US hours for liquidity
**Risk Management**: Prevents holding positions through high-impact news events or market closes.
---
## Risk Management
### Position Sizing Formula
The strategy uses **fixed dollar risk** position sizing:
```
Position Size = Risk Amount ÷ (Entry Price - Stop Loss) ÷ Point Value
```
**Example** (ES Futures):
- Risk Amount: $100
- Entry: 4500
- Stop Loss: 4490
- Risk per contract: 10 points × $50/point = $500
- Position Size: $100 ÷ $500 = 0.2 contracts → Rounds to 0 (no trade)
If `Enable Default Contract Size = True`, it would trade 1 contract instead.
### Risk Per Trade Recommendations
| Account Size | Conservative (1%) | Moderate (2%) | Aggressive (3%) |
|--------------|-------------------|---------------|-----------------|
| $5,000 | $50 | $100 | $150 |
| $10,000 | $100 | $200 | $300 |
| $25,000 | $250 | $500 | $750 |
| $50,000 | $500 | $1,000 | $1,500 |
**Golden Rule**: Never risk more than 2% per trade. Even with 10 losses in a row, you'd only be down 20%.
### Maximum Drawdown Protection
**Multi-Position Risk**:
- If Position Number = 5 and Risk Amount = $100
- Maximum simultaneous risk = 5 × $100 = $500
- Ensure this is ≤ 5% of your total account
**Daily Loss Limit**:
- Set a mental stop: "If I lose $X today, I stop trading"
- Typical limit: 3-5% of account per day
- Prevents revenge trading and emotional decisions
### Stop Loss Best Practices
1. **Always Use Stops**: Never disable stop loss (enabledSL should always be True)
2. **Buffer in Volatile Markets**: Add 5-10 tick buffer to avoid stop hunts
3. **Respect Your Stops**: Don't manually override or move stops further away
4. **Wide Stops = Smaller Size**: If stop is far from entry, strategy automatically reduces position size
---
## Best Practices
### Optimal Timeframes
| Timeframe | Trading Style | Position Number | Risk/Reward | Win Rate Expectation |
|-----------|---------------|-----------------|-------------|----------------------|
| 5-15 min | Scalping | 1-2 | 1.5:1 | 50-55% |
| 30 min - 1H | Intraday | 2-3 | 2:1 | 55-60% |
| 4H | Swing Trading | 3-5 | 2.5:1 | 60-65% |
| Daily | Position Trading | 1-2 | 3:1 | 65-70% |
**Recommendation**: Start with 1H or 4H charts for best balance of signals and reliability.
### Ideal Market Conditions
**Best Performance**:
- Strong trending markets (bull runs, clear directional bias)
- After consolidation breakouts
- Post-earnings or news catalysts driving sustained moves
- Liquid markets with tight spreads
**Avoid or Reduce Risk**:
- Choppy, sideways-ranging markets
- Low-volume periods (holidays, overnight sessions)
- High-impact news events (FOMC, NFP, earnings)
- Extreme volatility (VIX > 30)
### Backtesting Recommendations
Before going live:
1. **Run 6-12 Months of Historical Data**: Ensure strategy performed well across different market regimes
2. **Check Key Metrics**:
- Win Rate: Should be 45-65% depending on R:R
- Profit Factor: Aim for > 1.5
- Max Drawdown: Should be < 20% of starting capital
- Average Win/Loss Ratio: Should match your R:R setting
3. **Stress Test**: Test during known volatile periods (March 2020, Jan 2022, etc.)
4. **Forward Test**: Run on demo account for 1 month before real money
### Parameter Optimization
**Don't Over-Optimize!** Avoid curve-fitting to past data. Instead:
1. **Start with Defaults**: Use recommended settings first
2. **Change One Parameter at a Time**: Isolate what improves performance
3. **Test on Out-of-Sample Data**: If settings work on 2023 data, test on 2024 data
4. **Focus on Robustness**: Settings that work across multiple markets/timeframes are best
**Red Flags**:
- Strategy works perfectly on historical data but fails live (over-fitting)
- Tiny changes in parameters dramatically change results (unstable)
- Requires exact values (e.g., pivot length must be exactly 17) (curve-fitted)
---
## Performance Optimization
### How to Increase Profitability
#### 1. Optimize Risk/Reward Ratio
- **Current**: 1.5:1 (default)
- **Test**: 2:1, 2.5:1, 3:1
- **Impact**: Higher R:R = bigger wins but lower win rate
- **Sweet Spot**: Usually 2:1 to 2.5:1 for trend strategies
#### 2. Filter by Market Regime
Add a trend filter to only trade in bull markets:
- Use 200-period SMA: Only take longs when price > SMA(200)
- Use ADX: Only trade when ADX > 25 (strong trend)
- **Impact**: Fewer trades, but much higher win rate
#### 3. Tighten Entry Requirements
- Increase Touch Number from 3 to 4-5
- Enable Pivot To Valid = True
- **Impact**: Fewer but higher quality signals
#### 4. Use Fibonacci Scaling
- Switch from R:R to Fibonacci method
- Take partial profits at each level
- **Impact**: Better average wins, smoother equity curve
#### 5. Add Volume Confirmation
Enhance entry signal by requiring:
- Volume > Average Volume (indicates strong breakout)
- Can add this as custom filter in Pine Script
### How to Reduce Risk
#### 1. Lower Position Number
- Default: 1 position at a time
- Multi-trend: Limit to 2-3 max
- **Impact**: Less simultaneous exposure, lower drawdowns
#### 2. Reduce Risk Amount
- Start with $50 per trade (0.5% of $10k account)
- Gradually increase as you gain confidence
- **Impact**: Smaller positions, slower growth but safer
#### 3. Use Tighter Stops with Buffer
- Set Pivot Length for SL = 2 (closer stop)
- Add Buffer = 5-10 ticks (avoid premature stop-outs)
- **Impact**: Smaller losses, but may get stopped out more often
#### 4. Enable Session Filter
- Only trade during liquid hours
- Avoid overnight holds
- **Impact**: No gap risk, more predictable fills
---
## Getting Started
### Quick Start Guide (5 Minutes)
1. **Copy the Strategy Code**
- Open the `.txt` file provided
- Copy all code to clipboard
2. **Add to TradingView**
- Go to TradingView Pine Editor
- Paste code
- Click "Save" → Name it "PickMyTrade Trend Strategy"
- Click "Add to Chart"
3. **Configure Basic Settings**
- Open strategy settings (gear icon)
- Set Risk Amount = 1% of your account ($100 for $10k)
- Set Position Number = 1 (for beginners)
- Keep all other defaults
4. **Backtest on Your Market**
- Choose your instrument (ES, NQ, AAPL, BTC, etc.)
- Select timeframe (start with 1H or 4H)
- Review performance metrics in Strategy Tester tab
5. **Optimize (Optional)**
- Adjust Touch Number (2-5) to balance signals vs. quality
- Try different TP methods (R:R vs. Fibonacci)
- Test on multiple timeframes
6. **Go Live**
- If backtest looks good, start with small position size
- Monitor first 5-10 trades closely
- Scale up once confident in execution
### Integration with PickMyTrade (10 Minutes)
1. **Sign Up for PickMyTrade**
- Visit (pickmytrade.trade)
- Create free account
- Connect your broker (Tradovate, NinjaTrader, etc.)
2. **Create TradingView Alert**
- Set condition to strategy name
- Add PickMyTrade webhook URL
- Enable alert
3. **Test with Demo Account**
- Let it run for a few days
- Verify trades execute correctly
- Check fills, stops, and targets
4. **Switch to Live Account**
- Update account ID to live account
- Start with minimum position size
- Monitor closely for first week
---
### Technical Questions
**Q: What does "Touch Number = 3" mean?**
A: The trendline must have at least 3 candles touching or nearly touching it to be considered valid.
**Q: Why am I getting no trades?**
A: Trendline requirements may be too strict. Try:
- Reduce Touch Number to 2
- Increase Valid Percentage to 0.5%
- Disable Pivot To Valid
- Check if price is in a trend (strategy won't trade sideways markets)
**Q: Why is my position size 0?**
A: Risk Amount is too small for the stop distance. Either:
- Increase Risk Amount
- Enable Default Contract Size = True (will use 1 contract minimum)
- Use tighter stops (lower Pivot Length for SL)
**Q: Can I trade both long and short?**
A: Current code is long-only. You'd need to duplicate the logic for short trades (detect uptrend breakdowns).
**Q: How do I change from TradingView strategy to indicator?**
A: Change line 5 from `strategy(...)` to `indicator(...)`. Replace `strategy.entry()` and `strategy.exit()` with `alert()` calls.
### Risk Management Questions
**Q: What's the maximum drawdown I should expect?**
A: Typically 10-20% depending on settings. If experiencing > 25%, reduce position size or tighten filters.
**Q: Should I risk more to make more money?**
A: No. Risking 2% vs. 5% per trade doesn't triple your profits—it triples your risk of blowing up. Stick to 1-2% per trade.
**Q: What if I hit 5 losses in a row?**
A: Normal. Even with 60% win rate, losing streaks happen. Don't increase position size to "win it back." Stick to your risk plan.
**Q: Do I need to watch the screen all day?**
A: No, especially with PickMyTrade automation. Check positions 1-2 times per day. Overtrading kills profits.
---
## Disclaimer
**Important Risk Disclosure**:
Trading futures, stocks, forex, and cryptocurrencies involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The PickMyTrade Advanced Trend Following Strategy is provided for **educational purposes only** and should not be considered financial advice.
**Key Risks**:
- You can lose more than your initial investment
- Backtested results may not reflect live trading performance
- Market conditions change; no strategy works forever
- Automation errors can occur (connectivity, bugs, etc.)
**Before Trading**:
- Consult a licensed financial advisor
- Fully understand the strategy logic
- Test on demo account for at least 1 month
- Only risk capital you can afford to lose
- Start with minimum position sizes
**PickMyTrade**:
This strategy is compatible with PickMyTrade but is not officially endorsed by PickMyTrade. The author is not affiliated with PickMyTrade. For PickMyTrade support, visit their official website.
**License**: This strategy is open-source under Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). You may modify and share, but not for commercial use.
---
**Ready to automate your trading with PickMyTrade? Add this strategy to your TradingView chart today and start capturing profitable trend breakouts on autopilot!**
O'Neil Market TimingBill O'Neil Market Timing Indicator - User Guide
Overview
This Pine Script indicator implements William O'Neil's market timing methodology, which assigns one of four distinct states to a market index (such as SPY or QQQ) to help traders identify optimal market conditions for investing. The indicator is designed to work exclusively on Daily timeframe charts.
The Four Market States
The indicator tracks the market through four distinct states, with specific transition rules between them:
1. Confirmed Uptrend (Green)
- Meaning: The market is in a healthy uptrend with institutional support
- Action: Favorable conditions for building positions in leading stocks
- Can transition to: State 2 (Uptrend Under Pressure)
2. Uptrend Under Pressure (Yellow)
- Meaning: The uptrend is showing signs of weakness with increasing distribution
- Action: Be cautious, tighten stops, reduce position sizes
- Can transition to: State 1 (Confirmed Uptrend) or State 3 (Downtrend)
3. Downtrend (Red)
- Meaning: The market is in a confirmed downtrend
- Action: Stay mostly in cash, avoid new purchases
- Can transition to: State 4 (Rally Attempt)
4. Rally Attempt (Pink/Fuchsia)
- Meaning: The market is attempting to bottom and reverse
- Action: Watch for Follow-Through Day to confirm new uptrend
- Can transition to: State 1 (Confirmed Uptrend) or State 3 (Downtrend)
Key Concepts
Distribution Day
A distribution day occurs when:
1. The index closes down by more than the critical percentage (default 0.2%)
2. Volume is higher than the previous day's volume
Distribution days indicate institutional selling and are marked with red triangles on the indicator.
Follow-Through Day
A follow-through day occurs during a Rally Attempt when:
1. The index closes up by more than the critical percentage (default 1.6%)
2. Volume is higher than the previous day's volume
A Follow-Through Day confirms a new uptrend and triggers the transition from Rally Attempt to Confirmed Uptrend.
State Transition Logic
Valid Transitions
The system only allows specific transitions:
- 1 → 2: When distribution days reach the "pressure number" (default 5) within the lookback period (default 25 bars)
- 2 → 1: When distribution days drop below the pressure number
- 2 → 3: When distribution days reach "downtrend number" (default 7) AND price drops by "downtrend criterion" (default 6%) from the lookback high
- 3 → 4: When the market doesn't make a new low for 3 consecutive days
- 4 → 3: When a new low is made, undercutting the downtrend low
- 4 → 1: When a Follow-Through Day occurs during the Rally Attempt
Input Parameters
Distribution Day Parameters
- Distribution Day % Threshold (default 0.2%, range 0.1-2.0%)
- Minimum percentage decline required to qualify as a distribution day. While 0.2% seems to be the canonical number I see in literature about this, I use a much higher threshold (at least 0.5%)
Follow-Through Day Parameters
- Follow-Through Day % Threshold (default 1.6%, range 1.0-2.0%)
- Minimum percentage gain required to qualify as a follow-through day
### State Transition Parameters
- Pressure Number (default 5, range 3-6)
- Number of distribution days needed to transition from Confirmed Uptrend to Uptrend Under Pressure
- Lookback Period (default 25 bars, range 20-30)
- Number of days to count distribution days
- Downtrend Number (default 7, range 4-10)
- Number of distribution days needed (with price drop) to transition to Downtrend
- Downtrend % Drop from High (default 6%, range 5-10%)
- Percentage drop from lookback high required for downtrend confirmation
Visual Settings
- Color customization for each state
- Table position selection (Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left, Bottom Right)
## How to Use This Indicator
### Installation
1. Open TradingView and navigate to SPY or QQQ (or another major index)
2. **Important**: Switch to the Daily (1D) timeframe
3. Click on "Indicators" at the top of the chart
4. Click "Pine Editor" at the bottom of the screen
5. Copy and paste the Pine Script code
6. Click "Add to Chart"
### Interpretation
**When the indicator shows:**
- **Green (State 1)**: Market is healthy - consider adding quality positions
- **Yellow (State 2)**: Exercise caution - tighten stops, be selective
- **Red (State 3)**: Defensive mode - preserve capital, avoid new buys
- **Pink (State 4)**: Watch closely - prepare for potential Follow-Through Day
### The Information Table
The table displays:
- **Current State**: The current market condition
- **Distribution Days**: Number of distribution days in the lookback period
- **Lookback Period**: Number of bars being analyzed
- **Rally Attempt Day**: (Only in State 4) Days into the current rally attempt
### Visual Elements
1. **State Line**: A stepped line showing the current state (1-4)
2. **Red Triangles**: Mark each distribution day
3. **Horizontal Reference Lines**: Dotted lines marking each state level
4. **Color-Coded Display**: The state line changes color based on the current market condition
## Trading Strategy Guidelines
### In Confirmed Uptrend (State 1)
- Build positions in stocks breaking out of proper bases
- Use normal position sizing
- Focus on stocks showing institutional accumulation
- Hold winners as long as they act properly
### In Uptrend Under Pressure (State 2)
- Take partial profits in extended positions
- Tighten stop losses
- Be more selective with new entries
- Reduce overall exposure
### In Downtrend (State 3)
- Move to cash or maintain very light exposure
- Avoid new purchases
- Focus on preservation of capital
- Use the time for research and watchlist building
### In Rally Attempt (State 4)
- Stay mostly in cash but prepare
- Build a watchlist of strong stocks
- On Day 4+ of the rally attempt, watch for Follow-Through Day
- If FTD occurs, begin cautiously adding positions
## Best Practices
1. **Use with Major Indices**: This indicator works best with SPY, QQQ, or other broad market indices
2. **Daily Timeframe Only**: The indicator is designed for daily bars - do not use on intraday timeframes
3. **Combine with Stock Analysis**: Use the market state as a filter for individual stock decisions
4. **Respect the Signals**: When the market enters Downtrend, reduce exposure regardless of individual stock setups
5. **Monitor Distribution Days**: Pay attention when distribution days accumulate - it's a warning sign
6. **Wait for Follow-Through**: Don't jump back in too early during Rally Attempt - wait for confirmation
## Alert Conditions
The indicator includes built-in alert conditions for:
- State changes (entering any of the four states)
- Distribution Day detection
- Follow-Through Day detection during Rally Attempt
To set up alerts:
1. Click the "Alert" button while the indicator is on your chart
2. Select "O'Neil Market Timing"
3. Choose your desired alert condition
4. Configure notification preferences
## Customization Tips
### For More Sensitive Detection
- Lower the "Pressure Number" to 3-4
- Lower the "Distribution Day % Threshold" to 0.15%
- Reduce the "Downtrend Number" to 5-6
### For More Conservative Detection
- Raise the "Pressure Number" to 6
- Raise the "Distribution Day % Threshold" to 0.3-0.5%
- Increase the "Downtrend Number" to 8-9
### For Different Market Conditions
- **Bull Market**: Consider slightly higher thresholds
- **Bear Market**: Consider slightly lower thresholds
- **Volatile Market**: May need to increase percentage thresholds
## Limitations and Considerations
1. **Not a Crystal Ball**: The indicator identifies conditions but doesn't predict the future
2. **False Signals**: Follow-Through Days can fail - use proper risk management
3. **Whipsaws Possible**: In choppy markets, the indicator may switch states frequently
4. **Confirmation Lag**: By design, there's a lag as the system waits for confirmation
5. **Works Best with Price Action**: Combine with your analysis of individual stocks
## Historical Context
This methodology is based on William J. O'Neil's decades of market research, documented in books like "How to Make Money in Stocks" and through Investor's Business Daily. O'Neil's research showed that:
- Most major market tops are preceded by accumulation of distribution days
- Most successful rallies begin with a Follow-Through Day on Day 4-7 of a rally attempt
- Identifying market state helps prevent buying during unfavorable conditions
## Troubleshooting
**Problem**: Indicator shows "Initializing"
- **Solution**: Let the chart load at least 5 bars to establish the initial state
**Problem**: No distribution day markers appear
- **Solution**: Verify you're on daily timeframe and check if volume data is available
**Problem**: Table not visible
- **Solution**: Check the table position setting and ensure it's not off-screen
**Problem**: State seems to change too frequently
- **Solution**: Increase the lookback period or adjust threshold parameters
## Support and Further Learning
For deeper understanding of this methodology:
- Read "How to Make Money in Stocks" by William J. O'Neil
- Study Investor's Business Daily's "Market Pulse"
- Review historical market tops and bottoms to see the pattern
- Practice identifying distribution days and follow-through days manually
## Version History
**Version 1.0** (November 2025)
- Initial implementation
- Four-state system with proper transitions
- Distribution day detection and marking
- Follow-through day detection
- Customizable parameters
- Information table display
- Alert conditions
---
## Quick Reference Card
| State | Number | Color | Action |
|-------|--------|-------|--------|
| Confirmed Uptrend | 1 | Green | Buy quality setups |
| Uptrend Under Pressure | 2 | Yellow | Tighten stops, be selective |
| Downtrend | 3 | Red | Cash position, no new buys |
| Rally Attempt | 4 | Pink | Watch for Follow-Through Day |
**Distribution Day**: Down > 0.2% on higher volume (red triangle)
**Follow-Through Day**: Up > 1.6% on higher volume during Rally Attempt (triggers State 4→1)
---
*Remember: This indicator is a tool to help identify market conditions. It should be used as part of a comprehensive trading strategy that includes proper risk management, position sizing, and individual stock analysis.*
Also, I created this with the help of an AI coding framework, and I didn't exhaustively test it. I don't actually use this for my own trading, so it's quite possible that it's materially wrong, and that following this will lead to poor investment decisions.. This is "copy left" software, so feel free to alter this to your own tastes, and claim authorship.
Moving Aaverage (EMA) & VWAP by Vish
Multi-Timeframe Moving Averages with VWAP
This indicator combines essential moving averages with VWAP to provide comprehensive trend analysis on a single chart. Designed for traders who need quick visual reference of multiple timeframes and volume-weighted price levels.
Features:
• Six customizable moving averages: 8, 13, 21, 50, 100, and 200 periods
• Toggle between Simple Moving Average (SMA) and Exponential Moving Average (EMA) for all lines
• Individual on/off controls for each moving average
• Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) with customizable settings
• VWAP anchor options: Session, Week, Month, Quarter, and Year
• Clean, color-coded visualization for easy identification
• Fully customizable through settings panel
Use Cases:
• Identify trend direction across multiple timeframes
• Find dynamic support and resistance levels
• Spot potential entry and exit points
• Analyze price action relative to volume-weighted average
• Confirm trend strength with multiple MA convergence/divergence
Settings:
All parameters are adjustable including MA type (SMA/EMA), individual MA visibility, VWAP source, and VWAP anchor period.
Suitable for all markets and timeframes. Works on stocks, forex, crypto, commodities, and indices.
#moving average #MA #EMA #SMA #VWAP #trend #support #resistance #multi-timeframe
TNT TRADER MARKET ClOSEVertical Line of red showing the New York market close. Color and time can be changed
Vertical Lines: 5, 20, 50, 200 Days Back - 30 minutesVerticals lines to indicate 5, 20, 50, and 200 day marks on a 30 minute chart. Used in Swing trading with multi-timeframe approach to mark the levels.
Generated using Claude.
Wolfe Wave PatternHello All!
For a while now, some of my followers have been asking me to develop Wolfe Wave Pattern . Here it's at your service as open-source and public indicator.
How it works?
- On each bar/tick it checks zigzag waves by using base period and updates the array that is used to keep zigzag levels and locations. Base period in the settings is the minimum zigzag period
- Then it searches if there is new bullish/bearish Wolfe Wave pattern according to last wave direction
- Before searching the pattern it calculates all possible 1234 waves. So any wave in 12345 uses base period or higher. it means that it search all possible candidates. This algorithm is much better than using a few zigzag periods.
- After getting all possible candidates, it checks if any of the found candidates is suitable for Wolfe Wave pattern and keeps them in a matrix
- if there are suitable candidate(s) it shows the latest one and triggers the alert
- it also follows the targets and if the price hits any of the target it extends the line and trigger the alert
- it doesn't check if any of the patterns hits stop-loss.
Options:
Base Period: minimum period to create the zigzag
Error Rate: there are usually so few perfect patterns, so we better consider deviation. if error rate is low than it finds less pattern with more accuracy, if error rate is high than it finds more pattern with less accuracy
- The other options are used for coloring the patterns and lines
Some examples:
P.S. I didn't have enough time to test the indicator, so please drop a comment if you see any issue while using it
Enjoy!
14:30 New York OpenRed dotted line at NY open. Shows new traders where NY opens. Helpful for backtesting and when trading that session where it starts very quickly
Previous Day & Week Highs and LowsOverlay indicator that plots horizontal lines for the previous day’s and previous week’s highs and lows. Lines extend until the next period starts, so you can see these levels throughout the current day or week.
The indicator detects new daily and weekly sessions and draws lines at the previous period’s high and low. Daily levels use green (high) and red (low); weekly levels use blue (high) and magenta (low). You can toggle daily/weekly independently, customize colors, and adjust line width. It works on intraday timeframes and helps identify support/resistance and track breakouts relative to prior periods.
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CC AJ Time Signal Marker [Zurich UTC+1]CC AJ Time Signal Marker
Overview
This non-repainting, overlay-free indicator displays time-based numerical signals derived from Zurich time (UTC+1) using three user-selectable calculation methods. It is designed for intraday traders who analyze time patterns and numerical confluence on lower timeframes (especially 1-minute charts).
Core Functionality
The script evaluates three mathematical conditions on every bar:
Method Calculation Row (Top → Bottom) Default Color
Subtraction Minute − Hour Top Row Red
Minute Minute Middle Row Gray
Addition Hour + Minute Bottom Row Green
When the result matches a user-defined AJ Time (0–77), the value is displayed in its dedicated row.
Key Features
Three dedicated label rows — no overlap, no clutter
User-defined AJ Times (0–77) with individual ON/OFF checkboxes
Fully customizable colors for current bar and future/past labels
Optimized for 1-minute charts during European session
Liquidity Hunter Pro v11.9 — TQI EditionLiquidity Hunter Pro v12 is built for intraday traders who want structure, clarity, and precision without unnecessary clutter. The tool blends market structure, momentum, trend alignment, volatility regime analysis, and liquidity mapping into a single unified model.
This version focuses on three core goals:
1. Identify only high-quality, directional market conditions.
The engine filters through HTF bias, short-term structure shifts, RSI momentum, and volatility compression/expansion. The idea is simple: wait for the market to become clean, aligned, and directional before considering an entry.
2. Map liquidity and detect sweeps in real time.
Major highs and lows are tracked using extended pivots, and the system highlights key areas where stop hunts or sweeps may occur. Sweeps and pressure zones are evaluated and factored directly into the quality score.
3. Grade every potential setup with a single, objective metric (TQI).
The Trade Quality Index (0–5⭐) compresses all signals into one reading so the trader can quickly judge whether a setup has enough quality to act on.
The script includes:
• Trend + Momentum + Structure detection
• HTF bias (optional)
• Volatility regime analysis
• Liquidity sweeps + pressure zones
• Micro-confirmation engine
• PQI (0–100%)
• TQI (0–5⭐)
• Clean HUD and Driver’s Guide
• Auto-cleaning labels and signal management
• Optional session filtering (London/NY)
This tool is designed for traders who value confirmation over noise.
It will not fire constantly.
It will wait patiently for clean, directional, aligned markets — and only then issue a signal.
How to Use Liquidity Hunter Pro v12
1. Check the HUD (top-right by default)
The HUD is your dashboard. Before doing anything:
A. HTF Bias
This is your map. Only trade in the direction of the bias.
B. Trend / Momentum / Structure
These should ideally all match the direction of the bias.
If they don’t line up → wait. No alignment = low probability.
C. Liquidity + Volatility Regime
“Sweep ↑→↓” or “Sweep ↓→↑” = potential reversal points
“Expansion” = clean conditions
“Compression” = choppy, avoid
You don’t need to overthink any of this — just think:
“Are the ingredients lined up?”
2. Wait for a valid signal
The indicator will only trigger a BUY or SELL when:
✓ HTF bias aligns
✓ Trend & momentum align
✓ Structure supports the move
✓ Micro-confirmation kicks in
✓ PQI ≥ 75
✓ Sessions are open (optional)
Signals are rare on purpose.
When one prints, you know the market conditions are stacked.
3. Read the label
Each signal prints a small block next to the candle containing:
• Entry price
• SL (based on structure)
• TP(2R) suggestion
• Liquidity context (e.g., sweep or pressure)
• Volatility regime
• TQI ⭐ rating (0–5)
This helps you judge the setup instantly.
A simple rule for beginners:
Trade only if TQI ≥ ⭐⭐⭐
Lower than that = more noise, less edge.
4. Use the liquidity zones
The script plots subtle boxes at recent liquidity highs/lows.
These mark:
• Where the market may hunt stops
• Where reversals often start
• Where signals are more meaningful
When a signal happens near liquidity → higher quality.
5. Follow the session filter (optional but recommended)
By default the tool focuses on:
• London session
• New York session
That removes 70% of low-volatility garbage.
You can turn this off if you trade crypto or indices overnight, but beginners usually benefit from keeping it on.
Recommended Settings
These are the settings used by most testers and early users.
Everything is configurable, but start with this:
Core Settings
• Fast EMA: 21
• Slow EMA: 55
• RSI Length: 14
• Pivot Lookback: 2
These settings create balanced structure detection and smooth trend signals.
HTF Bias
• Use HTF Bias: ON
• HTF Timeframe: 240 (H4)
H4 bias keeps you out of counter-trend traps.
Sessions
• Use London/NY Filter: ON
• London: 08:00–17:00
• New York: 13:30–21:00
Perfect for FX, indices, and metals.
Crypto traders: turn sessions OFF.
HUD + Guide
• HUD: ON
• Guide: ON
• Linger Bars: 12
This keeps things readable and prevents clutter.
Trading Tips for Beginners
These help keep you out of trouble:
1. Don’t fade the bias.
If HTF says bearish → avoid buys.
2. Don’t trade in compression regimes.
It saves you from chop.
3. Don’t chase signals that fire far from structure.
If the signal candle is huge, let it go.
4. Don’t trade without at least ⭐⭐⭐.
You’ll thank yourself later.
Final Thoughts
Liquidity Hunter Pro v12 isn’t meant to spam signals.
It’s meant to filter hard, highlight clean conditions, and help new traders avoid the traps the market throws every day.
Treat it as a trading assistant that tells you:
“The environment is right. Now you decide.”
Fibonacci Pullback to 50MA Buy Signal// === CONDITIONS FOR BUY SIGNAL ===
// 1. Price must be inside the fib pullback zone
inFibZone = low <= fib50 and low >= fib618
// 2. Price must touch or approach the 50MA
touchMA = low <= ma50 * 1.002 and low >= ma50 * 0.998 // within 0.2%
// 3. Optional confirmation – bullish candle
reversalCandle = close > open
// FINAL BUY SIGNAL CONDITION
buySignal = inFibZone and touchMA and reversalCandle
// === MARK BUY SIGNAL ===
plotshape(buySignal, style=shape.labelup, color=color.lime, size=size.large,
location=location.belowbar, text="BUY Fib + 50MA")
Vertical Lines on Selected DatesThis Pine Script indicator allows a user to place vertical lines on a chart at specific dates and times. It provides three separate input sections, each dedicated to one targeted date. For each of the three dates, the user can select the exact timestamp and customize the line’s color, width, and style directly from the indicator’s settings panel.
Behind the scenes, the script converts the selected visual style (solid, dashed, or dotted) into the appropriate internal line style using a helper function. When the live chart time crosses each chosen timestamp, the script detects that crossover and draws a vertical line on that exact bar. The line extends both upward to the high and downward to the low of the chart, creating a full-height marker.
Overall, the indicator functions as a simple visual marking tool for highlighting important moments in time—such as events, sessions, or personal reminders—without affecting any price analysis. The flexibility of color, width, and style allows each vertical line to stand out uniquely, and because the script uses detection logic on a per-bar basis, each line is drawn only once at the appropriate moment.
