Live P&L IndicatorThis script gives you a simple, no-nonsense way to see your live profit and loss right on your chart. It stays fixed in the center (slightly offset for balance), updating automatically as price moves — so you always know where you stand without checking your account tab.
You can manually set your entry, clear it, or let the script freeze once your take-profit target is hit — perfect for keeping emotions in check when the trade’s already done its job.
Everything’s built to look clean and professional — no clutter, no distractions, just a sleek overlay.
Futures
Apebox COTversion 0.1, pine script 6
dependency: Tradingview cotlib/4
shows the Commitments of Traders (COT) **legacy** report data as published by the CFTC, in absolute value or as a percentage of the OI.
A simple tool, mostly untested.
CB Spot v BN Futs Premium by Chop324Coinbase Spot vs Binance Futures Premium Tracker
What This Indicator Does:
This indicator automatically tracks the price premium or discount between Coinbase spot prices and Binance perpetual futures for any cryptocurrency you're viewing. It works dynamically with whatever ticker you load it on - no manual configuration needed.
How It Works:
The script extracts the base currency from your current chart (BTC, ETH, SOL, etc.) and automatically constructs the corresponding tickers:
Coinbase Spot: COINBASE: USD
Binance Perpetual Futures: BINANCE: USDT.P
It then calculates the simple price difference: Coinbase Spot - Binance Futures
Visual Display:
The premium/discount is plotted as a histogram:
Green columns: Coinbase trading at a premium (higher than Binance)
Red columns: Coinbase trading at a discount (lower than Binance)
Baseline at 0: Represents price parity between exchanges
Why This Matters:
Coinbase premium is a useful market sentiment indicator, particularly for institutional/US retail activity:
Positive premium: Often indicates strong US-based buying pressure
Negative premium: May suggest selling pressure or capital flowing to offshore exchanges
Extreme deviations: Can signal localized supply/demand imbalances or arbitrage opportunities
Usage:
Simply load the indicator on any crypto chart (BTCUSDT, ETHUSDT, SOLUSDT, etc.) and it will automatically display the premium/discount for that asset.
Note: Requires both Coinbase spot and Binance perpetual futures data to be available for the symbol you're viewing.
Futures Fighter MO: Multi-Confluence Day Trading System ADX/SMI👋 Strategy Overview: The Multi-Confluence Mashup
The Futures Fighter MO is a comprehensive, multi-layered day trading strategy designed for experienced traders focusing on high-liquidity futures contracts (e.g., NQ, ES, R2K).
This strategy is a sophisticated mashup that uses the 1-minute chart for surgical entries while enforcing strict environmental filtering through higher-timeframe data. We aim to capture high-conviction moves only when multiple, uncorrelated signals align.
🧠 How the Logic Works (Concepts & Confluence)
Our logic is built on four pillars, which must align for a trade to be executed:
Primary Trend Filter
Indicators :
ADX/DMI (15-Minute Lookback)
Role :
Price action is filtered to ensure the ADX (17/14) is above 25, confirming a strong, prevailing market trend (Bullish or Bearish). Trades are strictly rejected during "Flat" (sideways) market regimes.
Entry Signal Types
The system uses multiple entry types:
- 🟢 Trend Long/Short: A breakout/rejection near the 200-Period EMA is confirmed by the primary ADX trend.
- 🔴 Engulfing Rejection: A strong signal when a Bullish/Bearish Engulfing or Doji prints near the long-term 500-Period EMA (emaGOD) while the Stochastic Momentum Index (SMI on 30M) is in an extreme overbought/oversold state (below $-40$ or above $40$).
Volatility & Volume Confirmation
Indicators: Average True Range (ATR) and 20-Period SMA of Volume
Role: Every entry requires a volume spike (Current Volume $> 1.5 \times$ SMA Volume) to confirm that the move is supported by significant liquidity. Volatility is tracked via ATR to define bar range and stop boundaries.
Structural Guardrails
Indicators: Daily Pivot Points (PP, S1-S3, R1-R3)
Role: Trades are disabled if the current bar's price range intersects with a Daily Pivot Point. This is a critical filter to avoid high-chop consolidation zones near key structural levels.
📊 Strategy Results & Required Disclosures
I strive to publish backtesting results that are transparent and realistic for the retail futures trader.
- Initial Capital: $50,000 - A realistic base for Mini/Micro futures contracts.
- Order Size: 1 Contract (Pyramiding up to 3) - Conservative risk relative to the account size.
- Commission: $0.11 USD per order - Represents realistic costs for low-cost brokers.
- Slippage: 2 Ticks - Accounts for expected market friction.
⚠️ Risk Management & Deviations
Stop-Loss: The strategy uses a dynamic stop-loss system where positions are closed upon a reversal (e.g., breaking the 50-Period EMA or failure to hold a Pivot Point), rather than a fixed tick-based stop. This is suited for experienced traders using a low relative risk (single Micro-contract entry) on a larger account. Users must confirm that the first entry's maximum potential loss remains below $10\%$ of their capital for compliance.
Trade Sample Size: Due to data limitations of the TradingView Essential plan (showing $\approx 50$ trades over 2 weeks), the sample size is under the ideal $100+$ target. Justification: This system is designed to generate signals across a portfolio of correlated futures markets (NQ, ES, R2K, Gold, Crude), meaning the real sample size for a user tracking the portfolio is significantly higher.
Drawdown Control: This strategy is designed for manual management. It requires the user to turn the script/alerts OFF after a significant drawdown and only reactivate it once a recovery trend is established externally.
The strategy uses a combination of dynamic trailing stops, structural support/resistance zones, and a fixed profit target to manage open positions.
🛑 Strategy Exit Logic
1. General Stop-Loss (Dynamic Trailing Stop)
These conditions act as the primary dynamic stop, closing the position if the market reverses past a key Moving Average (MA):
- Long Positions Closed When: The current bar's close crosses under the 50-Period EMA (emaLong).
- Short Positions Closed When: The current bar's close crosses above the 50-Period EMA (emaLong).
2. Profit Target (Fixed Percentage)
The script includes a general exit based on a user-defined profit percentage:
Take Profit Trigger: The position is closed when the currentProfitPercent meets or exceeds the input Profit Target (%) (default is 1.0% of the entry price).
3. Structural Exits (Daily Pivot Points)
These exits are high-priority, "close all" orders that trigger when the price fails to hold or reclaims a recent Daily Pivot Point, suggesting a failure of the current move.
- VR Close All - Long ($\sym{size} > 0$) - Price crosses under a Daily Resistance Level (R1, R2, or R3) minus 1 ATR within the last 10 bars. This indicates the current momentum failed to hold Resistance as support.
- VS Close All - Short ($\sym{size} < 0$) - Price crosses above a Daily Support Level (S1, S2, or S3) plus 1 ATR within the last 10 bars. This indicates the current momentum failed to hold Support as resistance.
4. Trend Failure Exit (Trend-Following Signals Only)
This exit protects against holding a position when the primary high-timeframe trend used for the entry has failed:
- Long Positions Closed When: The primary trend is no longer "bullish" for more than 2 consecutive bars (i.e., it turned "bearish" or "flat").
- Short Positions Closed When: The primary trend is no longer "bearish" for more than 2 consecutive bars (i.e., it turned "bullish" or "flat").
5. End of Day (EOD) Session Control
The final hard exits based on time:
- End of Session (EoS): At 11:30 AM, new trades are disabled (TradingDay := false). Open positions are kept.
- End of Day (EoD): At 1:30 PM, all remaining open positions are closed (strategy.close_all).
🤝 Development & Disclaimer
This script and description were created with assistance from Gemini and GitHub Copilot. My focus is on helping fellow real estate investors and day traders develop mechanically sound systems.
Disclaimer: This is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always abide by the Realtor Code and manage your own risk.
NY VIX Channel Trend US Futures Day Trade StrategyNY VIX Channel Trend Strategy
Summary in one paragraph
Session anchored intraday strategy for index futures such as ES and NQ on one to fifteen minute charts. It acts only after the first configurable window of New York Regular Trading Hours and uses a VIX derived daily implied move to form a realistic channel from the session open. Originality comes from using a pure implied volatility yardstick as portable support and resistance, then committing in the direction of the first window close relative to the open. Add it to a clean chart and trade the simple visuals. For conservative alerts use on bar close.
Scope and intent
• Markets. Index futures ES and NQ
• Timeframes. One to thirty minutes
• Default demo. ES1 on five minutes
• Purpose. Provide a portable intraday yardstick for entries and exits without curve fitting
• Limits. This is a strategy. Orders are simulated on standard candles
Originality and usefulness
• Unique concept. A VIX only channel anchored at 09:30 New York plus a single window trend test
• Addresses. False urgency at session open and unrealistic bands from arbitrary multipliers
• Testability. Every input is visible and the channel is plotted so users can audit behavior
• Portable yardstick. Daily implied move equals VIX percent divided by square root of two hundred fifty two
• Protected status. None. Method and use are fully disclosed
Method overview in plain language
Take the daily VIX or VIX9D value, convert it to a daily fraction by dividing by square root of two hundred fifty two, then anchor a symmetric channel at the New York session open. Observe the first N minutes. If that window closes above the open the bias is long. If it closes below the open the bias is short. One trade per session. Exits occur at the channel boundary or at a bracket based on a user selected VIX factor. Positions are closed a set number of minutes before the session ends.
Base measures
Return basis. The daily implied move unit equals VIX percent divided by square root of two hundred fifty two and serves as the distance unit for targets and stops.
Components
• VIX Channel. Top, mid, bottom lines anchored at 09:30 New York. No extra multipliers
• Window Trend. Close of the first N minutes relative to the session open sets direction
• Risk Bracket. Take profit and stop loss equal to VIX unit times user factor
• Session Window. Uses the exchange time of the chart
Fusion rule
Minimum gates count equals one. The trade only arms after the window has elapsed and a direction exists. One entry per session.
Signal rule
• Long when the window close is above the session open and the window has completed
• Short when the window close is below the session open and the window has completed
• Exit on channel touch. Long exits at the top. Short exits at the bottom
• Flat thirty minutes before the session close or at the user setting
Inputs with guidance
Setup
• Use VIX9D. Width source. Typical true for fast tone or false for baseline
• Use daily OPEN. Toggle for sensitivity to overnight changes
Logic
• Window minutes. Five to one hundred twenty. Larger values delay entries and reduce whipsaw
• VIX factor for TP. Zero point five to two. Raising it widens the profit target
• VIX factor for SL. Zero point five to two. Raising it widens the stop
• Exit minutes before close. Fifteen to ninety. Raising it exits earlier
Properties visible in this publication
• Initial capital one hundred thousand USD
• Base currency USD
• request.security uses lookahead off
• Commission cash per contract two point five $ per each contract. Slippage one tick
• Default order size method FIXED with value one contract. Pyramiding zero. Process orders on close ON. Bar magnifier OFF. Recalculate after order is filled OFF. Calc on every tick ON
Realism and responsible publication
No performance claims. Past results never guarantee future outcomes. Fills and slippage vary by venue. Shapes can move while a bar forms and settle on close. Strategy uses standard candles.
Honest limitations and failure modes
Economic releases and thin liquidity can break the channel. Very quiet regimes can reduce signal contrast. Session windows follow the exchange time of the chart. If both stop and target can be hit within one bar, assume stop first for conservative reading without bar magnifier.
Works best in liquid hours of New York RTH. Very large gaps and surprise news may exceed the implied channel. Always validate on the symbols you trade.
Entries and exits
• Entry logic. After the first window, go long if the window close is above the session open, go short if below
• Exit logic. Long exits at the channel top or at the take profit or stop. Short exits at the channel bottom or at the take profit or stop. Flat before session close by the configured minutes
• Risk model. Initial stop and target based on the VIX unit times user factors. No trail and no break even. No cooldown
• Tie handling. Treat as stop first for conservative interpretation
Position sizing
Fixed size one contract per trade. Target risk per trade should generally remain near one percent of account equity. Risk is based on the daily volatility value, the max loss from the tests for one year duration with 5min chart was 4%, while the avg loss was below <1% of the total capital.
If you have any questions please let me know. Thank you for coming by !
Crypto Futures Basis Tracker (Annualized)🧩 What is Basis Arbitrage
Basis arbitrage is a market-neutral trading strategy that exploits the price difference between a cryptocurrency’s spot and its futures markets.
When futures trade above spot (called contango), traders can buy spot and short futures, locking in a potential yield.
When futures trade below spot (backwardation), the reverse applies — short spot and go long futures.
The yield earned (or cost paid) by holding this position until expiry is called the basis. Expressing it as an annualized percentage allows comparison across different contract maturities.
⚙️ How the Indicator Works
This tool calculates the annualized basis for up to 10 cryptocurrency futures against a chosen spot price.
You select one spot symbol (e.g., BITSTAMP:BTCUSD) and up to 10 futures symbols (e.g., DERIBIT:BTCUSD07X2025, DERIBIT:BTCUSD14X2025, etc.).
The script automatically computes the days-to-expiry (DTE) and the annualized basis for each future.
A table displays for each contract: symbol, expiry date, DTE, last price, and annualized basis (%) — making it easy to compare the forward curve across maturities.
⚠️ Risks and Limitations
While basis arbitrage is often considered low-risk, it’s not risk-free:
Funding and financing costs can erode returns, especially when borrowing or using leverage.
Exchange or counterparty risk — if one leg of the trade fails (e.g., exchange default, margin liquidation), the hedge breaks.
Execution and timing risk — the basis can tighten or invert before both legs are opened.
Liquidity differences — thin futures may have large bid-ask spreads or slippage.
Use this indicator for analysis and monitoring, not as an automated trading signal.
Disclaimer: Please remember that past performance may not be indicative of future results. Due to various factors, including changing market conditions, the strategy may no longer perform as well as in historical backtesting. This post and the script don't provide any financial advice.
Weekend GapsIdentify unfilled gaps between the close of one candle and the opening of the next. Optimised for weekends by highlighting friday gaps with a triangle and bold horizontal ray. Depending on the price action required to fill it, they are marked in red or green.
MNQ Hybrid Scalper Pro - Advanced NASDAQ Futures Scalping System🎯 Overview
The MNQ Hybrid Scalper Pro is a comprehensive scalping system engineered specifically for NASDAQ futures traders. This indicator implements a modern hybrid approach that combines institutional-grade VWAP analysis with momentum oscillators optimized for the unique volatility characteristics of the NASDAQ market. Developed through extensive research on MNQ/NQ price action patterns, this indicator provides clear, actionable signals while filtering out market noise during high-volatility periods.
✨ Key Features
1. VWAP Foundation
Session-anchored VWAP with automatic reset
Dynamic standard deviation bands (1σ and 2σ)
Color-coded price bars based on VWAP positioning
VWAP test detection with momentum confirmation
2. Optimized Momentum Suite
Fast RSI (7): Aggressive settings (85/15) for quick scalping signals
Scalping MACD (5,13,6): Optimized parameters with SMA option
Quick Stochastic (9,3,3): Tuned for 1-minute chart responsiveness
Divergence Detection: Automated bullish/bearish divergence alerts
3. Multi-Timeframe Trend Filter
Triple EMA system (9, 21, 50) on current and higher timeframes
Trend strength scoring (-3 to +3) for directional bias
Prevents counter-trend trades in strong trending markets
Visual trend alignment indicators
4. Smart Signal Generation
Long Signals: VWAP pullback + RSI oversold + MACD bullish turn + HTF trend alignment
Short Signals: VWAP rally + RSI overbought + MACD bearish turn + HTF trend alignment
Signal cooldown period to prevent overtrading
Session-based filtering for optimal trading windows
5. Risk Management Visualization
Automatic profit target levels (10 & 20 points)
Dynamic stop loss levels (6 & 8 points)
Risk/reward ratio calculation (minimum 1.5:1)
Breakeven level display after 5 points profit
Visual entry, target, and stop lines on chart
6. Session Intelligence
NY opening range highlight (first 30 minutes)
Optimal scalping window shading (9:30-11:30 AM EST)
Major session markers (Asia, Europe, NY)
Session countdown timer
Contract rollover reminders
7. Real-Time Performance Dashboard
Current trend status across timeframes
Signal statistics and win rate tracking
Position relative to VWAP
Momentum indicator status (OB/OS/Neutral)
Volume analysis (relative to 20-period average)
Volatility monitoring with ATR spike detection
8. Professional Alert System
High-probability entry alerts with specific levels
VWAP test notifications with momentum confirmation
Target and stop loss hit alerts
Trend alignment notifications
Comprehensive alert messages with entry, stop, and target prices
📈 How to Use
Optimal Setup:
Timeframe: Best on 1-minute charts (also works on 3-min and 5-min)
Instrument: Optimized for MNQ (Micro E-mini NASDAQ), works with NQ
Session: Most effective during NY session (9:30-11:30 AM EST)
Chart Type: Standard candlestick or bars
Signal Interpretation:
Green Triangle (▲): Long entry signal - all conditions aligned for upward scalp
Red Triangle (▼): Short entry signal - all conditions aligned for downward scalp
DIV Labels: Momentum divergence detected - potential reversal zones
Colored Bars: Green = above VWAP (bullish bias), Red = below VWAP (bearish bias)
Entry Checklist:
Wait for signal arrow to appear
Confirm trend alignment in dashboard (HTF Trend)
Check momentum status isn't extreme
Verify you're within optimal trading window
Enter at market with predetermined stop and target
⚙️ Customization Options
Display Settings:
Toggle individual components on/off
4 color schemes (Professional, Dark, Light, Classic)
Adjustable transparency and visual elements
Dashboard position selection
Signal Settings:
Adjust momentum indicator parameters
Modify risk/reward levels
Configure session filters
Set signal cooldown periods
Advanced Features:
Multi-timeframe period adjustment
Volatility filter sensitivity
Contract type selection (MNQ/NQ)
Alert configuration options
📊 Best Practices
Start in Simulation: Test the indicator in paper trading first
Respect the Trend: Don't fight the higher timeframe trend
Manage Risk: Use the suggested stop losses consistently
Time Your Trades: Focus on the optimal scalping window
Confirm Signals: Best results when multiple confirmations align
⚠️ Important Notes
Supplementary Tool: This indicator supplements but doesn't replace proper market analysis and order flow reading
No Repainting: All signals are confirmed on bar close
Education Required: Understanding of scalping principles recommended
Risk Management: Always use proper position sizing and risk management
Market Conditions: Performance varies with market volatility and conditions
🎓 Educational Value
This indicator serves as an excellent educational tool for:
Learning VWAP-based trading strategies
Understanding momentum indicator optimization
Practicing multi-timeframe analysis
Developing systematic scalping approaches
Risk management visualization
💻 Technical Specifications
Pine Script Version: v6
Calculation Method: Non-repainting, real-time
Performance: Optimized for minimal lag
Compatibility: All TradingView plan levels
Updates: Regularly maintained and improved
🏆 What Makes This Unique
Unlike generic indicators, the MNQ Hybrid Scalper Pro is specifically engineered for NASDAQ futures volatility patterns. It combines institutional trading concepts (VWAP) with retail-friendly visualization and clear signals, bridging the gap between professional and accessible trading tools.
📬 Support & Feedback
Questions, suggestions, or feedback? Leave a comment below or send a private message. Your input helps improve the indicator for the entire community.
CME_MINI:MNQ1!
Disclaimer: This indicator is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. Trading futures involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own analysis and consult with a qualified financial advisor.
🚀 DocBrown PRO Edition V14++🚀 DocBrown PRO Edition V14++ | Advanced 10-Minute Scalping System
A sophisticated algorithmic trading bot designed for high-frequency scalping on 10-minute timeframes, delivering exceptional results with 91%+ win rate and controlled 6.5% maximum drawdown.
Key Features:
Multi-Layer EMA System with dynamic support/resistance detection
Adaptive Volatility Stop Loss (VATS) - automatically adjusts to market conditions
Smart Entry Filters - ADX-based trend detection prevents range-bound losses
Dynamic Take Profit - targets key S&R levels for optimal exits
Anti-Liquidation Protection - multiple safety mechanisms including ATR trailing stops
Momentum Derivative Logic - closes positions before reversals hit your stop loss
Breakeven Protection - locks in profits automatically after minimal gains
Risk Management Excellence:
✅ Automatic stop-loss at breakeven + commission buffer
✅ Counter-trend detection with multi-confirmation system
✅ Volume spike protection against adverse moves
✅ Stagnation exit to avoid dead positions
✅ Consecutive bar monitoring for early exit signals
Optimized for: BTC, ETH, and high-volume altcoin pairs on leverage (20x recommended)
Performance: 17.76% net profit with 34.4 profit factor - wins $34 for every $1 risked.
Perfect for traders seeking consistent scalping profits with institutional-grade risk management.
Average Daily Range [Blaz]Version 1.0 – Published October 2025: Initial release
1. Overview & Purpose
The Average Daily Range is an advanced volatility assessment tool designed to give traders a clear, real-time view of the market's expected daily movement. It calculates the average range between daily highs and lows over a user-defined historical period and projects this average onto the current trading session.
By visualising the potential high and low boundaries for the day, this indicator assists in setting realistic profit targets, managing risk effectively, and identifying when price action is becoming overextended relative to its recent volatility profile. It is an essential tool for day traders and swing traders across all markets, including Forex, Stocks, Crypto, Futures, and Commodities.
2. Core Functionality & Key Features
The indicator provides a dynamic, multi-faceted analysis of daily volatility:
Historical ADR Calculation: Automatically computes the Average Daily Range based on the specified number of previous trading days (configurable from 1 to 20).
Real-Time Range Tracking: Monitors and displays the current day's live price range as it develops.
Percentage Used Metric: Shows the percentage of the historical ADR that the current day's range has already consumed, providing an immediate gauge of remaining volatility potential.
Remaining Range Projection: Visually highlights the potential upward and downward movement remaining to meet the average range, displayed as semi-transparent areas on the chart.
Daily Open Reference: Plots customisable vertical separation lines and horizontal price lines at the daily open to clearly anchor the current session's price action.
3. Visual Components & Analytical Insights
A fully configured Average Daily Range setup displays several key analytical components that work together to provide a comprehensive volatility overview.
3.1. Information Table
A highly customizable data table provides a concise summary of all critical metrics at a glance:
Historical Ranges: Displays the individual daily ranges for the selected lookback period.
ADR Value: The calculated average range.
Today's Range: The live, developing range for the current session.
% Used: A colour-coded percentage (turning orange upon exceeding 100% and red upon exceeding 150%) showing how much of the average volatility has been consumed.
3.2. Visual Range Projections
Remaining Range Zones: When the current day's range is below the historical average, semi-transparent zones extend from the current day's extreme high and low, illustrating the additional movement required to reach the ADR. This provides an instant visual cue for potential target zones.
Daily Open Markers: Clean, customisable lines mark the start of each trading day (vertical line) and the daily open price (horizontal line), helping to contextualise intraday price moves.
4. Input Parameters and Settings
4.1. General Settings
Lookback: Set the number of days used to calculate the Average Daily Range (1-20).
Set Alert: Configure alerts to be notified when the current day's range consumes a significant portion (e.g., 100% or more) of the historical ADR.
4.2. Table Customization
Visibility & Style: Toggle the table and historical data on/off. Fully customise the header and body colours, text colours, border style, and font sizes.
Placement & Orientation: Precisely position the table anywhere on the chart (Top/Bottom/Centre, Left/Right) and choose between Horizontal or Vertical layout to best suit your chart layout.
4.3. Visual Style Controls
Remaining Range: Toggle the projection zones on/off and customise their colour and transparency.
Daily Open Markers: Independently control the visibility, colour, style, and width of the daily separation line and the open price line.
5. Protected Logic & Original Design
The Average Daily Range indicator incorporates proprietary logic for efficiently tracking intraday extremes, managing historical data arrays, and dynamically rendering visual elements. The closed-source nature of this tool protects the author's original code structure and optimisation techniques, particularly the real-time area fill projection logic for the remaining daily range and the dynamic table management system. This ensures the indicator remains performant and reliable while being freely accessible to the entire TradingView community.
6. Disclaimer & Terms of Use
This indicator, titled Average Daily Range , has been independently developed by the author. The code and its structural logic are original and were written entirely from scratch to reflect a unique and efficient approach to volatility analysis. The internal mechanics were written from scratch and are not based on any publicly available script or third-party code.
This tool is provided solely for educational and informational purposes. It is not intended as financial advice, investment guidance, or a specific recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument. The indicator is designed to assist with technical analysis based on volatility but does not guarantee accuracy or profitability.
Trading financial markets involves significant risk, including the possibility of loss of capital. By using this indicator, you acknowledge and accept that you are solely responsible for any decisions you make and for all trading outcomes. No part of this script should be considered a signal or assurance of success in the market.
Smart ATR - Position Sizing for YM Dow JonesSmart ATR includes all basic functionality of ATR + an EMA of ATR. The EMA can give you a baseline or long-term perspective of what ATR normally is. The built-in, automatic sizing tool will display a recommended number of contracts each bar, based upon a multiple of the current ATR. Supports fractional tick values for MYM by clicking the down arrow. Supports fractional ATR values, such as 1.5x. Updates contract sizing on each new bar. This indicator will maintain your RR as volatility increases and decreases. Currently only optimized for YM, will publish other versions if there is an interest.
Blick Trades Position Size CalculatorThe Blick Trades Position Size indicator is a comprehensive Position Size Calculator designed for futures traders on TradingView. It automatically detects the asset type (Gold, Nasdaq, or ES futures - both regular and micro contracts) and calculates the optimal number of contracts to trade based on your risk amount and stop loss price.
The indicator features a "Maximize Risk" option that intelligently switches between regular and micro contracts to get as close as possible to your target risk amount, plus support for limit orders with custom entry prices. It displays visual elements on the chart including entry and stop loss lines with live risk calculations, and uses an asset-specific display system so you can control which charts show the indicator (preventing parameter confusion when switching between different futures contracts).
The calculator handles all the complex math automatically - just input your risk amount and stop loss, and it tells you exactly how many contracts to trade while showing your precise dollar risk in real-time.
Aggregated Long Short Ratio (Binance + Bybit)This indicator displays the Long/Short Ratio (LSR) from Binance and Bybit exchanges, plus an aggregated average. LSR shows the ratio between traders holding long positions vs short positions.
Settings AvailableExchanges Group:
☑️Show Binance - Display Binance LSR line
☑️ Show Bybit - Display Bybit LSR line
☑️ Show Aggregated LSR - Display combined average
Timeframe - Choose data timeframe (leave empty for chart timeframe)
Visualization Group:
🎨 Binance Color - Default: Yellow
🎨 Bybit Color - Default: Orange
🎨 Aggregated Color - Default: White
📖 How to Read the Indicator
⚠️ CRITICAL: Always analyze LSR together with Open Interest (OI)
Key Levels:
LSR = 1.0 (gray dashed line) = Balance - Equal longs and shorts
LSR > 1.0 = More longs than shorts (bullish sentiment)
LSR < 1.0 = More shorts than longs (bearish sentiment)
Extreme Zones:
LSR > 1.5 (green zone) = Very bullish - Possible market top
LSR < 0.5 (red zone) = Very bearish - Possible market bottom
Why Open Interest Matters:
LSR alone doesn't tell the full story. You MUST check Open Interest:
Rising OI + High LSR (>1.5) = New longs opening → Strong momentum OR potential trap
Rising OI + Low LSR (<0.5) = New shorts opening → Strong momentum OR potential trap
Falling OI + Extreme LSR = Positions closing → Weak signal, avoid trading
Stable OI + Extreme LSR = No new positions → Less reliable signal
💡 Trading Interpretation
⚠️ ALWAYS combine LSR with Open Interest analysis!
Contrarian Strategy (High Leverage Zones):
High LSR (>1.5) + Rising OI → Many new longs → Potential short squeeze OR reversal down
Low LSR (<0.5) + Rising OI → Many new shorts → Potential long squeeze OR reversal up
Trend Confirmation:
Rising LSR + Rising price + Rising OI = Strong bullish trend with new positions
Falling LSR + Falling price + Rising OI = Strong bearish trend with new positions
Weak Signals (Avoid):
Extreme LSR + Falling OI = Positions closing → Low conviction
Extreme LSR + Stable OI = No new money → Wait for confirmation
Divergences:
Price higher highs but LSR falling + Rising OI = Bearish divergence (shorts accumulating)
Price lower lows but LSR rising + Rising OI = Bullish divergence (longs accumulating)
Best Setups:
Reversal: Extreme LSR (>1.5 or <0.5) + Rising OI + Price rejection
Trend: LSR trending with price + Steadily rising OI
Caution: Extreme LSR + Falling OI = Ignore signal
Built-in Alerts
The indicator includes 4 preset alerts:
LSR Crossed Above 1.0 - Market turned bullish
LSR Crossed Below 1.0 - Market turned bearish
LSR Very High - Above 1.5 (possible top)
LSR Very Low - Below 0.5 (possible bottom)
To Set Up Alerts:
Click the "..." on the indicator
Select "Add Alert"
Choose the condition you want
Configure notification method
Best Practices
MANDATORY: Always add Open Interest indicator to your chart alongside LSR
To add OI: Click Indicators → Search "Open Interest" → Add official TradingView OI
Use on perpetual futures charts (symbols ending in .P)
Works best on USDT pairs (BTCUSDT, ETHUSDT, etc.)
Combine LSR + OI + price action + support/resistance levels
Higher timeframes (4h, 1D) give more reliable signals
Don't trade LSR extremes without confirming OI direction
Golden Rule: Rising OI = Strong signal | Falling OI = Weak signal
⚠️ Important Notes
Indicator requires TradingView Premium or above (uses Request library)
Only works on crypto perpetual futures
Data availability depends on exchange API
NA values mean data is not available for that exchange/symbol
Never use LSR without Open Interest context
Aggregated Open Interest Multi-Exchange (USD)This indicator aggregates Open Interest (OI) data from multiple major cryptocurrency exchanges into a single unified view in USD, using data available on TradingView. It automatically adapts to the asset you're viewing on the chart.
Features:
Aggregates OI from 7 major exchanges: Binance, Bybit, OKX, Bitget, Deribit, HTX, and Coinbase
All values converted to USD - unlike native OI which shows contracts/coins
Uses only data available on TradingView platform
Automatically detects the asset from your chart (BTC, ETH, SOL, etc.)
True apples-to-apples comparison across exchanges
Displays as candlesticks showing OI open, high, low, and close
Toggle exchanges on/off individually
Handles different contract types per exchange automatically
Why USD conversion matters:
Traditional OI indicators show values in contracts or crypto units, making it difficult to compare across exchanges. This indicator converts everything to USD, giving you the real dollar value of open positions across all exchanges.
How it works:
Simply add the indicator to any crypto perpetual futures chart. It will automatically fetch and aggregate OI data from all supported exchanges for that asset using TradingView's built-in data feeds, converting everything to USD.
Supported Exchanges:
Binance, Bybit, Bitget, HTX: USDT perpetuals
Deribit: BTC/ETH use USD contracts, others use USDC
OKX: Contract-based (automatically converted)
Coinbase: USDC perpetuals
Perfect for traders who want a comprehensive view of total market Open Interest in USD across exchanges using reliable TradingView data.
Adaptive Trend Breaks Adaptive Trend Breaks
## WHAT IT DOES
This script is a modified and enhanced version of "Trendline Breakouts With Targets" concept by ChartPrime.
Adaptive Trend Breaks (ATB) is a trendline breakout system optimized for scalping liquid futures contracts. The indicator automatically draws dynamic support and resistance trendlines based on pivot points, then generates trade signals when price breaks through these levels with confirmation filters. It includes automated target and stop-loss placement with real-time P&L tracking in dollars.
## HOW IT WORKS
**Trendline Detection Method:**
The indicator uses pivot high/low detection to identify significant price turning points. When a new pivot forms, it calculates the slope between consecutive pivots to draw dynamic trendlines. These lines extend forward based on the established trend angle, creating actionable support and resistance zones.
**Band System:**
Around each trendline, the script creates a "band" using a volatility-adjusted calculation: `ATR(14) * 0.2 * bandwidth multiplier / 2`. This adaptive band accounts for current market conditions - wider during volatile periods, tighter during quiet markets.
**Breakout Logic:**
A breakout signal triggers when:
1. Price closes beyond the trendline + band zone
2. Volume exceeds the 20-period moving average by your set multiplier (default 1.2x)
3. Price is within Regular Trading Hours (9:30-16:00 EST) if session filter enabled
4. Current ATR meets minimum volatility threshold (prevents trading dead markets)
**Target & Stop Calculation:**
Upon breakout confirmation:
- **Entry**: Trendline breach point
- **Target**: Entry ± (bandwidth × target multiplier) - default 8x for quick scalps
- **Stop**: Entry ± (bandwidth × stop multiplier) - default 8x for 1:1 risk/reward
- Multipliers adjust automatically to market volatility through the ATR-based band
**P&L Conversion:**
The script converts point movements to dollars using:
```
Dollar P&L = (Price Points × Contract Point Value × Quantity)
```
For example, a 10-point NQ move with 2 contracts = 10 × $20 × 2 = $400
## HOW TO USE IT
**Setup:**
1. Select your instrument (NQ/ES/YM/RTY) - point values auto-configure
2. Set contract quantity for accurate dollar P&L
3. Choose pivot period (lower = more signals but more noise, default 5 for scalping)
4. Adjust bandwidth multiplier if trendlines are too tight/loose (1-5 range)
**Filters Configuration:**
- **Volume Filter**: Requires breakout volume > moving average × multiplier. Increase multiplier (1.5-2.0) for higher conviction trades
- **Session Filter**: Enable to trade only RTH. Disable for 24-hour trading
- **ATR Filter**: Prevents signals during low volatility. Increase minimum % for more active markets only
**Risk Management:**
- Set target/stop multipliers based on your risk tolerance
- 8x bandwidth = approximately 1:1 risk/reward for most liquid futures
- Enable trailing stops for trend-following approach (moves stop to protect profits)
- Adjust line length to see targets further into the future
**Statistics Table:**
- Choose timeframe to analyze: all-time, today, this week, custom days
- Monitor win rate, profit factor, and net P&L in dollars
- Track long vs short performance separately
- See real-time unrealized P&L on active trades
**Reading Signals:**
- **Green triangle below bar** = Long breakout (resistance broken)
- **Red triangle above bar** = Short breakout (support broken)
- **White dashed line** = Entry price
- **Orange line** = Take profit target with dollar value
- **Red line** = Stop loss with dollar value
- **Green checkmark (✓)** = Target hit, winning trade
- **Red X (✗)** = Stop hit, losing trade
## WHAT IT DOES NOT DO
**Limitations to Understand:**
- Does not predict future trendline formations - it reacts to breakouts after they occur
- Historical trendlines disappear after breakout (not kept on chart for clarity)
- Requires sufficient volatility - may not signal in extremely quiet markets
- Volume filter requires exchange volume data (not available on all symbols)
- Statistics are indicator-based simulations, not actual trading results
- Does not account for slippage, commissions, or order fills
## BEST PRACTICES
**Recommended Settings by Market:**
- **NQ (Nasdaq)**: Default settings work well, consider volume multiplier 1.3-1.5
- **ES (S&P 500)**: Slightly slower, try period 7-8, volume 1.2
- **YM (Dow)**: Lower volatility, reduce bandwidth to 1.5-2
- **RTY (Russell)**: Higher volatility, increase bandwidth to 3-4
**Risk Management:**
- Never risk more than 2-3% of account per trade
- Use contract quantity calculator: Max Risk $ ÷ (Stop Distance × Point Value)
- Start with 1 contract while learning the system
- Backtest your specific timeframe and instrument before live trading
**Optimization Tips:**
- Increase pivot period (7-10) for fewer but higher-quality signals
- Raise volume multiplier (1.5-2.0) in choppy markets
- Lower target/stop multipliers (5-6x) for tighter profit taking
- Use trailing stops in strong trending conditions
- Disable session filter for overnight gaps and Asia session moves
## TECHNICAL DETAILS
**Key Calculations:**
- Pivot Detection: `ta.pivothigh(high, period, period/2)` and `ta.pivotlow(low, period, period/2)`
- Slope Calculation: `(newPivot - oldPivot) / (newTime - oldTime)`
- Adaptive Band: `min(ATR(14) * 0.2, close * 0.002) * multiplier / 2`
- Breakout Confirmation: Price crosses trendline + 10% of band threshold
**Data Requirements:**
- Minimum bars in view: 500 for proper pivot calculation
- Volume data required for volume filter accuracy
- Intraday timeframes recommended (1min - 15min) for scalping
- Works on any timeframe but optimized for fast execution
**Performance Metrics:**
All statistics calculate based on indicator signals:
- Tracks every signal as a trade from entry to TP/SL
- P&L in actual contract dollar values
- Win rate = (Winning trades / Total trades) × 100
- Profit factor = Gross profit / Gross loss
- Separates long/short performance for bias analysis
## IDEAL FOR
- Futures scalpers and day traders
- Traders who prefer visual trendline breakouts
- Those wanting automated TP/SL placement
- Traders tracking performance in dollar terms
- Multiple timeframe analysis (compare 1min vs 5min signals)
## NOT SUITABLE FOR
- Swing trading (targets too close)
- Stocks/forex without modifying point values
- Extremely low timeframes (<30 seconds) - too much noise
- Markets without volume data if using volume filter
- Illiquid contracts (signals may not execute at shown prices)
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**Settings Summary:**
- Core: Period, bandwidth, extension, trendline style
- Filters: Volume, RTH session, ATR volatility
- Risk: R:R ratio, target/stop multipliers, trailing stop
- Display: Stats table position, size, colors
- Stats: Timeframe selection (all-time to custom days)
**License:** This indicator is published open-source under Mozilla Public License 2.0. You may use and modify the code with proper attribution.
**Disclaimer:** This indicator is for educational purposes. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always practice proper risk management and test thoroughly before live trading.
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## CREDITS & ATTRIBUTION
This script builds upon the "Trendline Breakouts With Targets" concept by ChartPrime with significant enhancements:
**Major Improvements Added:**
- **Futures-Specific Calculations**: Automated dollar P&L conversion using actual contract point values (NQ=$20, ES=$50, YM=$5, RTY=$50)
- **Advanced Statistics Engine**: Comprehensive performance tracking with customizable timeframe analysis (today, week, month, custom ranges)
- **Multi-Layer Filtering System**: Volume confirmation, RTH session filter, and ATR volatility filter to reduce false signals
- **Professional Trade Management**: Enhanced visual trade tracking with separate TP/SL lines, dollar value labels, and optional trailing stops
- **Optimized for Scalping**: Faster pivot periods (5 vs 10), tighter bands, and reduced extension bars for quick entries
Original trendline detection methodology by ChartPrime - used with modification under Mozilla Public License 2.0.
CISD & OB [BLAZ]Version 1.0 – Published October 2025: Initial release
1. Overview & Purpose
The CISD & OB indicator identifies and plots Order Blocks (OB) and Changes in State of Delivery (CISD) on price charts using a strict rule-based approach designed to highlight structural turning points and continuation zones in price action. It automatically detects these formations when price creates confirmed swing highs or lows, followed by opposing directional moves that break predefined structural levels.
Detection logic is consistently applied across all market conditions, allowing the indicator to identify areas where notable price reactions or liquidity shifts have occurred. These levels are plotted as horizontal lines on the chart and are updated in real time to reflect the latest structural developments, helping traders visualise potential reversal or continuation zones.
The methodology used in this indicator represents the author's specific approach to Order Block and CISD identification, incorporating custom criteria for swing validation and confirmation logic that differ from standard implementations. Detection operates entirely mechanically, without discretionary intervention, to ensure consistency and objectivity across use cases. This indicator functions on all standard timeframes and supports multiple asset classes, including Forex, Stocks, Cryptocurrencies, Futures, and Commodities.
The indicator is unique in its ability to apply detection logic to a custom timeframe, enabling multi-timeframe structural analysis without switching charts. Let’s begin by explaining key terminologies based on the author’s perception to aid in understanding the functionality of the indicator.
2. Order Block (OB)
An Order Block is identified when price creates a swing high or swing low followed by a directional move that closes beyond the open of the opposing candle(s) structure.
2.1. For bearish Order Blocks:
Price must form a confirmed swing high (higher than surrounding candles).
A subsequent bearish candle must close below the open of the bullish candle(s) that created the swing high.
2.2. For bullish Order Blocks:
Price must form a confirmed swing low (lower than surrounding candles).
A subsequent bullish candle must close above the open of the bearish candle(s) that created the swing low.
The indicator only validates Order Blocks where the structural formation meets minimum swing criteria and the confirming move demonstrates sufficient momentum beyond the identified level.
3. Change in State of Delivery (CISD)
A CISD occurs when a valid Order Block forms in the opposite direction to the previously confirmed Order Block, indicating a potential shift in market structure.
3.1. Formation criteria:
A bullish CISD forms when a valid bullish Order Block is detected after the most recent confirmed structure was a bearish Order Block.
A bearish CISD forms when a valid bearish Order Block is detected after the most recent confirmed structure was a bullish Order Block.
Each CISD represents the first opposing Order Block in a sequence, distinguishing it from continuation Order Blocks that follow in the same direction.
The indicator tracks the sequence of Order Block formations to automatically classify each new structure as either a CISD (directional change) or continuation Order Block based on the preceding confirmed structure.
4. Detection Logic & Visual Management
The indicator continuously scans price action in real time, validating only those patterns that meet predefined technical thresholds. Once a structure is confirmed, it is plotted as a horizontal line extending from the origin candle’s open to the confirming close.
To maintain chart clarity, the script integrates automatic display management, limiting the number of plotted lines according to user-defined settings. Independent styling options are available for bullish and bearish structures, including colour, width, and line thickness. CISD and OB structures are styled separately to provide a clear distinction between reversal and continuation events.
Developing structures appear as dotted potential horizontal lines until they are validated, at which point they transition to solid lines. The indicator also allows users to restrict visibility of plotted lines above a selected timeframe, ensuring that higher timeframe charts remain clean and readable.
If configuration settings conflict, such as incompatible timeframe or visibility filters, the indicator displays on-chart warning messages to guide users in adjusting their setup appropriately.
The indicator supports multi-timeframe plotting capability, allowing structures identified on higher timeframes to be visualised directly on the active lower timeframe chart. This feature allows traders to observe how market structures align across multiple timeframes, providing greater confirmation of overall trend direction, reinforcing analytical confidence through cross‑timeframe confluence, and ensuring short‑term decisions remain aligned with the prevailing market context.
Traders can configure alerts to receive notifications when new CISD or OB structures are confirmed. Alerts are fully customisable via the indicator input settings and can be defined by direction (bullish/bearish) and pattern type (OB or CISD).
5. Usage Instructions
5.1. Alert Setup:
Enable "Set Alert?" toggle in indicator settings.
Configure alert preferences for specific pattern types.
On the chart, click the three dots menu beside the indicator's name or press Alt + A.
Select "Add Alert" and click “Create” to activate the alert.
Alerts trigger when new patterns are confirmed.
5.2. Display Controls:
Use "Bullish Lines" and "Bearish Lines" toggles to show/hide patterns by direction.
Adjust line quantity settings (1-25) to control how many patterns display simultaneously.
Enable “Timeframe” to apply detection logic to a higher timeframe of choice, displaying CISD and OB patterns directly on the active chart.
5.3. Visibility Filter:
Use “Show below” to limit indicator visibility to specific timeframes. When enabled, the indicator hides automatically on any timeframe equal to or higher than the selected setting.
5.4. Appearance Customisation:
Toggle “CISD” or “OB” on/off to show or hide individual pattern types.
Modify colours and line widths independently for bullish and bearish structures.
The “Show potential line” option displays developing patterns as dotted horizontal lines until confirmed.
5.5. Warning Message:
Enable “Show warning messages” to display on‑chart guidance for conflicting or invalid configurations.
Choose the preferred message box position and colour styling for readability.
6. Protected Logic & Original Design
This indicator has been developed from the ground up using proprietary algorithms and a custom structural classification logic derived from original research into Order Block and CISD identification methods. The internal mechanics, including real-time pre-confirmation logic, multi-timeframe adaptation, directional classification sequencing, and automated display management, are not based on any publicly available script or third-party resource.
7. Disclaimer
This indicator is provided for educational and analytical purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendations, or trading signals. All trading and investment decisions remain solely the responsibility of the user.
Trading financial instruments involves substantial risk of loss. Past performance of any trading methodology or indicator does not guarantee future results. Users should conduct their own research and consider consulting with qualified financial professionals before making trading decisions.
The indicator's pattern detection is based on technical analysis principles and should be used as part of a comprehensive trading approach. No trading tool can guarantee profitable outcomes or eliminate market risk.
By using this indicator, users acknowledge they understand these risks and accept full responsibility for their trading decisions and outcomes.
Futures Day Trading Key Levels by Dhawal Ranka
Hey everyone, thank you for using this script, let me know in the comments how you feel about it!
What this script does:
This indicator renders one consolidated map of intraday reference levels for futures (e.g., ES, NQ, GC, CL). It is session-aware and draws:
- Previous ETH day High/Low/Close
- Previous RTH High/Low/Close (built from your RTH session)
- Today’s developing RTH High/Low and Mid
- Overnight (ON) session High/Low
- Opening Range (first N minutes of RTH): OR High/Low
- VWAP (day-anchored) with optional ±σ bands
- Floor Pivots (PP/R1/S1/R2/S2) from prior ETH daily bar
- ADR projections (Up/Down) using a configurable lookback and anchor
- Settlement: prior official settlement and today’s projected settle (with manual override)
- Weekly/Monthly context: prior W/M High/Low/Close and current W/M Open
- Minimal right-edge text tags (instead of big boxes) that sit on the price scale line and auto-pack when levels coincide
All lines extend across the chart to make confluence obvious without clutter.
How it works (methods & calculations)
Sessions
The script exposes two user sessions and a time zone:
RTH (e.g., 09:30–16:00 America/New_York)
ON (e.g., 18:00–09:29 America/New_York)
Session membership is computed with time(timeframe, session, tz) != 0.
RTH H/L/C (prev) are aggregated intrabar: on RTH start we seed H/L; while inRTH we update; on RTH end we store the close.
Previous Day (ETH) levels
request.security(syminfo.tickerid, "D", high /low /close ) supplies PDH/PDL/PDC on the continuous ETH daily.
Opening Range
On RTH start we mark orStartTime.
While RTH is active and elapsed time < N minutes, we track the running high/low.
When elapsed ≥ N minutes, we freeze OR High/Low.
VWAP & ±σ bands (intraday)
Day-anchored VWAP uses ta.vwap(hlc3).
Bands: standard deviation of (close − vwap) from day start, accumulated inline:
stdev = sqrt( mean(dev^2) − mean(dev)^2 )
Bands = vwap ± k * stdev (user multiplier).
Floor Pivots (classic)
Using prior ETH daily H/L/C:
PP = (H + L + C) / 3
R1 = 2*PP − L, S1 = 2*PP − H
R2 = PP + (H − L), S2 = PP − (H − L).
ADR projections
Daily range series rng = request.security(..., "D", high - low).
ADR = SMA(rng, L) (default L=14).
Anchor is user-selectable: today’s open or yesterday’s close.
Projections: ADR Up = anchor + ADR/2, ADR Down = anchor − ADR/2.
Settlement
Prev Settle defaults to prior ETH daily close but can be overridden manually for markets where official settlement differs from feed close.
Today Projected Settle uses the current ETH daily close value.
Weekly / Monthly context
Prior W/M H/L/C from "W"/"M" with , plus current W/M Open.
Rendering & label logic (originality)
Lines are persistent: each named level owns one line object that is updated, not re-created—keeps resource use low and avoids “too many plots”.
Right-edge labels are text-only (no box) placed at x = bar_index + offset and yloc.price.
When multiple levels share (almost) the same price, labels are packed side-by-side using a small bucketing algorithm:
Prices are bucketed within ±½ tick.
Each label gets a position index inside its bucket; the final x-offset = baseOffset + index*step + priority.
Priorities nudge important tags (e.g., Settle/RTH levels) closer to the price scale so they remain readable.
Why this is published & what’s original
It’s not a simple mashup: the script’s utility is the session-aware aggregation, the OR timing logic, the intraday σ calculation around VWAP, the line-persistence manager, and the label packing with priorities that keeps the right edge readable even when many levels coincide.
The closed-source protection covers the packing/priority scheme and the persistent object management that make it practical on busy futures charts without hitting Pine limits.
How to use
Set your sessions & time zone
Choose RTH/ON session windows (the defaults match CME equity index futures) and the time zone of your charting workflow.
Toggle components
Enable only the layers you need (e.g., VWAP bands off if you want a cleaner chart).
Opening Range length (minutes) is adjustable.
Settlement
If your broker/feed’s daily close isn’t the official settlement, enter a manual settle value for the prior day.
Read the right edge
Labels sit on the price scale line. When two labels share the same price, they appear side-by-side rather than overlapping.
Timeframes & symbols
Designed for intraday futures on 1–30m. Works on other symbols/timeframes but intent is day trading.
Inputs (summary)
Sessions/TZ: RTH window, ON window, time zone
Today: RTH H/L/Mid, ON H/L, OR (minutes)
VWAP: on/off, ±σ bands, multiplier
Pivots: PP/R1/S1/R2/S2 (ETH)
ADR: lookback, anchor (open vs. prev close)
Settlement: show prev/proj, manual override
Weekly/Monthly: prior H/L/C + current open
Style: line transparency; right-edge tag size, base offset, and step; optional inline labels
Limitations & notes
“Prev Settle” equals the prior daily close unless overridden.
Session definitions matter: if your exchange hours differ, set your own RTH/ON windows.
No alerts are included to minimize plot count and keep performance high (you can add alert conditions on any level in a private copy).
Disclaimer
For educational purposes only; not financial advice. Futures trading involves significant risk.
Versioning
This script will be maintained under a single publication using Update (no minor forks). Major changes will be documented in the Change Log section of the script description.
Kz GC1! ORBStrategy that trades breakouts on GC1! futures on the 5min timeframe. It also works on MGC1! for lower drawdown and to manage Apex and Top Step accounts with the lower risk.
Risk Disclaimer:
Past results as well as strategy tester reports do not indicate future performance. Guarantees do not exist in trading. By using this strategy you risk losing all your money.
Important:
It trades all days that markets are open. Set times may be seen on settings. Trades multiple times a day sometimes.
It works on the 5 and 15min timeframe only. Results are better on 5min timeframe.
The settings are optimized already for GC1! on the 5min timeframe.
How it works:
Every trading day it measures the range of the first 15min candle of pre-selected hours. As soon as price closes above or below on the 15min timeframe, it will trade the breakout targeting a set risk to reward ratio. SL on the opposite side of the range.
Settings:
Hourly Trading Hours: These are the times that worked best for this strategy. All boxes should be checked for best results. Excluded times were when it performed bad which is why those times have been left out.
ORB Formation Period: This setting determines on which timeframe candle has to close outside the opening range box in order to take a trade. It's set to 15min by default because this is what worked by far the best
Entry Type: Entries are immediate instead of waiting for a pull back to enter on a limit order.
Limit Orders: If enabled, the strategy will place a pending order x points from the current price, instead of a market order. Immediate orders are enabled by default for a better performance. Important: It doesn't actually place a limit order. The strategy will just wait for a pullback and then enter with a market order. It's more like a hidden limit order.
Limit Order Offset Points: If you have limit orders enabled, this setting determines how many points from the current price the limit order will be placed.
FVG Detection Type: How fast it detects the fair value gaps. Standard detection over immediate had better performance
Risk Type: You can chose either between Fixed USD Amount, Risk per Trade in % or Fixed Contract Size. By default it's set to fixed contract size.
Risk Amount (USD or Contracts): This setting is to set how many USD or how many contracts you want to risk per trade. Make sure to check which risk type you have selected before you choose the risk amount.
Take Profit Multiplier: This is simply the total SL size in points multiplied by x.
Example: If you put 2, you get a 2:1 Risk to Reward Ratio. By Default it's set to 2.5 because this gave the best results in backtests.
Stop Loss Padding: This is simply the buffer in points that is added to the SL for safety reasons. If you have it on 0, the SL will be at the exact price of the opposite side of the range. By default it's set to 5 because this is what delivered the best results in backtests.
Stop Loss Placement: This determines where the stop loss gets placed for the order. It has been set to ORB Range by default as this delivered the best results.
Max Trades Per Hour: This allows the user to decide how many trades are taken an hour. 1 is been set to default for best results
Visual Settings: Check boxes to show orb range, FVG's, Entry points, and trade visualization boxes.
Backtest Settings:
For the backtest the commissions were set to 1.29USD per contract and .35USD for micros which is the highest amount Tradovate charges Margin was not accounted for because typically on prop accounts you can use way more contracts than you need for the extremely low max drawdown. Margin would be important on personal accounts but even there typically it's not an issue at all especially because this strategy runs on the 15min timeframe so it won't use a lot of contracts anyways.
Why the source code is hidden:
The source code is hidden because I invested a lot of time and money into developing this strategy and optimizing it with paid 3rd party software.
RTH & ETH High/Low (Today & Prev)RTH and ETH High Low Indicator. This draws a line for the ETH and RTH highs and lows for todays session and yesterdays session. it allows you to toggle off any of the 8 potential levels as well as change the colour of the 8 levels. WIP
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AlgoAI
The Dark Edge of Trading
An AI-powered TradingView strategy that thrives across all markets. Short altcoin pumps. Ride NAS100 waves. Dominate gold, FX, stocks, and futures — all with one AI brain.
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Semi-Automatic Trading (Recommended)
Set up alerts on AlgoAI signals. As they come in, grade the setups and choose to enter manually. This gives you full control while leveraging AI precision.
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Fully Automated Trading
Pass signals via webhooks to TradersPost for futures or PineConnector for FX. Note: When running fully automated, it's suggested to use long-only or short-only mode to avoid side swiping and potential unintended drawdown.
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BOCS Channel Scalper Indicator - Mean Reversion Alert System# BOCS Channel Scalper Indicator - Mean Reversion Alert System
## WHAT THIS INDICATOR DOES:
This is a mean reversion trading indicator that identifies consolidation channels through volatility analysis and generates alert signals when price enters entry zones near channel boundaries. **This indicator version is designed for manual trading with comprehensive alert functionality.** Unlike automated strategies, this tool sends notifications (via popup, email, SMS, or webhook) when trading opportunities occur, allowing you to manually review and execute trades. The system assumes price will revert to the channel mean, identifying scalp opportunities as price reaches extremes and preparing to bounce back toward center.
## INDICATOR VS STRATEGY - KEY DISTINCTION:
**This is an INDICATOR with alerts, not an automated strategy.** It does not execute trades automatically. Instead, it:
- Displays visual signals on your chart when entry conditions are met
- Sends customizable alerts to your device/email when opportunities arise
- Shows TP/SL levels for reference but does not place orders
- Requires you to manually enter and exit positions based on signals
- Works with all TradingView subscription levels (alerts included on all plans)
**For automated trading with backtesting**, use the strategy version. For manual control with notifications, use this indicator version.
## ALERT CAPABILITIES:
This indicator includes four distinct alert conditions that can be configured independently:
**1. New Channel Formation Alert**
- Triggers when a fresh BOCS channel is identified
- Message: "New BOCS channel formed - potential scalp setup ready"
- Use this to prepare for upcoming trading opportunities
**2. Long Scalp Entry Alert**
- Fires when price touches the long entry zone
- Message includes current price, calculated TP, and SL levels
- Notification example: "LONG scalp signal at 24731.75 | TP: 24743.2 | SL: 24716.5"
**3. Short Scalp Entry Alert**
- Fires when price touches the short entry zone
- Message includes current price, calculated TP, and SL levels
- Notification example: "SHORT scalp signal at 24747.50 | TP: 24735.0 | SL: 24762.75"
**4. Any Entry Signal Alert**
- Combined alert for both long and short entries
- Use this if you want a single alert stream for all opportunities
- Message: "BOCS Scalp Entry: at "
**Setting Up Alerts:**
1. Add indicator to chart and configure settings
2. Click the Alert (⏰) button in TradingView toolbar
3. Select "BOCS Channel Scalper" from condition dropdown
4. Choose desired alert type (Long, Short, Any, or Channel Formation)
5. Set "Once Per Bar Close" to avoid false signals during bar formation
6. Configure delivery method (popup, email, webhook for automation platforms)
7. Save alert - it will fire automatically when conditions are met
**Alert Message Placeholders:**
Alerts use TradingView's dynamic placeholder system:
- {{ticker}} = Symbol name (e.g., NQ1!)
- {{close}} = Current price at signal
- {{plot_1}} = Calculated take profit level
- {{plot_2}} = Calculated stop loss level
These placeholders populate automatically, creating detailed notification messages without manual configuration.
## KEY DIFFERENCE FROM ORIGINAL BOCS:
**This indicator is designed for traders seeking higher trade frequency.** The original BOCS indicator trades breakouts OUTSIDE channels, waiting for price to escape consolidation before entering. This scalper version trades mean reversion INSIDE channels, entering when price reaches channel extremes and betting on a bounce back to center. The result is significantly more trading opportunities:
- **Original BOCS**: 1-3 signals per channel (only on breakout)
- **Scalper Indicator**: 5-15+ signals per channel (every touch of entry zones)
- **Trade Style**: Mean reversion vs trend following
- **Hold Time**: Seconds to minutes vs minutes to hours
- **Best Markets**: Ranging/choppy conditions vs trending breakouts
This makes the indicator ideal for active day traders who want continuous alert opportunities within consolidation zones rather than waiting for breakout confirmation. However, increased signal frequency also means higher potential commission costs and requires disciplined trade selection when acting on alerts.
## TECHNICAL METHODOLOGY:
### Price Normalization Process:
The indicator normalizes price data to create consistent volatility measurements across different instruments and price levels. It calculates the highest high and lowest low over a user-defined lookback period (default 100 bars). Current close price is normalized using: (close - lowest_low) / (highest_high - lowest_low), producing values between 0 and 1 for standardized volatility analysis.
### Volatility Detection:
A 14-period standard deviation is applied to the normalized price series to measure price deviation from the mean. Higher standard deviation values indicate volatility expansion; lower values indicate consolidation. The indicator uses ta.highestbars() and ta.lowestbars() to identify when volatility peaks and troughs occur over the detection period (default 14 bars).
### Channel Formation Logic:
When volatility crosses from a high level to a low level (ta.crossover(upper, lower)), a consolidation phase begins. The indicator tracks the highest and lowest prices during this period, which become the channel boundaries. Minimum duration of 10+ bars is required to filter out brief volatility spikes. Channels are rendered as box objects with defined upper and lower boundaries, with colored zones indicating entry areas.
### Entry Signal Generation:
The indicator uses immediate touch-based entry logic. Entry zones are defined as a percentage from channel edges (default 20%):
- **Long Entry Zone**: Bottom 20% of channel (bottomBound + channelRange × 0.2)
- **Short Entry Zone**: Top 20% of channel (topBound - channelRange × 0.2)
Long signals trigger when candle low touches or enters the long entry zone. Short signals trigger when candle high touches or enters the short entry zone. Visual markers (arrows and labels) appear on chart, and configured alerts fire immediately.
### Cooldown Filter:
An optional cooldown period (measured in bars) prevents alert spam by enforcing minimum spacing between consecutive signals. If cooldown is set to 3 bars, no new long alert will fire until 3 bars after the previous long signal. Long and short cooldowns are tracked independently, allowing both directions to signal within the same period.
### ATR Volatility Filter:
The indicator includes a multi-timeframe ATR filter to avoid alerts during low-volatility conditions. Using request.security(), it fetches ATR values from a specified timeframe (e.g., 1-minute ATR while viewing 5-minute charts). The filter compares current ATR to a user-defined minimum threshold:
- If ATR ≥ threshold: Alerts enabled
- If ATR < threshold: No alerts fire
This prevents notifications during dead zones where mean reversion is unreliable due to insufficient price movement. The ATR status is displayed in the info table with visual confirmation (✓ or ✗).
### Take Profit Calculation:
Two TP methods are available:
**Fixed Points Mode**:
- Long TP = Entry + (TP_Ticks × syminfo.mintick)
- Short TP = Entry - (TP_Ticks × syminfo.mintick)
**Channel Percentage Mode**:
- Long TP = Entry + (ChannelRange × TP_Percent)
- Short TP = Entry - (ChannelRange × TP_Percent)
Default 50% targets the channel midline, a natural mean reversion target. These levels are displayed as visual lines with labels and included in alert messages for reference when manually placing orders.
### Stop Loss Placement:
Stop losses are calculated just outside the channel boundary by a user-defined tick offset:
- Long SL = ChannelBottom - (SL_Offset_Ticks × syminfo.mintick)
- Short SL = ChannelTop + (SL_Offset_Ticks × syminfo.mintick)
This logic assumes channel breaks invalidate the mean reversion thesis. SL levels are displayed on chart and included in alert notifications as suggested stop placement.
### Channel Breakout Management:
Channels are removed when price closes more than 10 ticks outside boundaries. This tolerance prevents premature channel deletion from minor breaks or wicks, allowing the mean reversion setup to persist through small boundary violations.
## INPUT PARAMETERS:
### Channel Settings:
- **Nested Channels**: Allow multiple overlapping channels vs single channel
- **Normalization Length**: Lookback for high/low calculation (1-500, default 100)
- **Box Detection Length**: Period for volatility detection (1-100, default 14)
### Scalping Settings:
- **Enable Long Scalps**: Toggle long alert generation on/off
- **Enable Short Scalps**: Toggle short alert generation on/off
- **Entry Zone % from Edge**: Size of entry zone (5-50%, default 20%)
- **SL Offset (Ticks)**: Distance beyond channel for stop (1+, default 5)
- **Cooldown Period (Bars)**: Minimum spacing between alerts (0 = no cooldown)
### ATR Filter:
- **Enable ATR Filter**: Toggle volatility filter on/off
- **ATR Timeframe**: Source timeframe for ATR (1, 5, 15, 60 min, etc.)
- **ATR Length**: Smoothing period (1-100, default 14)
- **Min ATR Value**: Threshold for alert enablement (0.1+, default 10.0)
### Take Profit Settings:
- **TP Method**: Choose Fixed Points or % of Channel
- **TP Fixed (Ticks)**: Static distance in ticks (1+, default 30)
- **TP % of Channel**: Dynamic target as channel percentage (10-100%, default 50%)
### Appearance:
- **Show Entry Zones**: Toggle zone labels on channels
- **Show Info Table**: Display real-time indicator status
- **Table Position**: Corner placement (Top Left/Right, Bottom Left/Right)
- **Long Color**: Customize long signal color (default: darker green for readability)
- **Short Color**: Customize short signal color (default: red)
- **TP/SL Colors**: Customize take profit and stop loss line colors
- **Line Length**: Visual length of TP/SL reference lines (5-200 bars)
## VISUAL INDICATORS:
- **Channel boxes** with semi-transparent fill showing consolidation zones
- **Colored entry zones** labeled "LONG ZONE ▲" and "SHORT ZONE ▼"
- **Entry signal arrows** below/above bars marking long/short alerts
- **TP/SL reference lines** with emoji labels (⊕ Entry, 🎯 TP, 🛑 SL)
- **Info table** showing channel status, last signal, entry/TP/SL prices, risk/reward ratio, and ATR filter status
- **Visual confirmation** when alerts fire via on-chart markers synchronized with notifications
## HOW TO USE:
### For 1-3 Minute Scalping with Alerts (NQ/ES):
- ATR Timeframe: "1" (1-minute)
- ATR Min Value: 10.0 (for NQ), adjust per instrument
- Entry Zone %: 20-25%
- TP Method: Fixed Points, 20-40 ticks
- SL Offset: 5-10 ticks
- Cooldown: 2-3 bars to reduce alert spam
- **Alert Setup**: Configure "Any Entry Signal" for combined long/short notifications
- **Execution**: When alert fires, verify chart visuals, then manually place limit order at entry zone with provided TP/SL levels
### For 5-15 Minute Day Trading with Alerts:
- ATR Timeframe: "5" or match chart
- ATR Min Value: Adjust to instrument (test 8-15 for NQ)
- Entry Zone %: 20-30%
- TP Method: % of Channel, 40-60%
- SL Offset: 5-10 ticks
- Cooldown: 3-5 bars
- **Alert Setup**: Configure separate "Long Scalp Entry" and "Short Scalp Entry" alerts if you trade directionally based on bias
- **Execution**: Review channel structure on alert, confirm ATR filter shows ✓, then enter manually
### For 30-60 Minute Swing Scalping with Alerts:
- ATR Timeframe: "15" or "30"
- ATR Min Value: Lower threshold for broader market
- Entry Zone %: 25-35%
- TP Method: % of Channel, 50-70%
- SL Offset: 10-15 ticks
- Cooldown: 5+ bars or disable
- **Alert Setup**: Use "New Channel Formation" to prepare for setups, then "Any Entry Signal" for execution alerts
- **Execution**: Larger timeframes allow more analysis time between alert and entry
### Webhook Integration for Semi-Automation:
- Configure alert webhook URL to connect with platforms like TradersPost, TradingView Paper Trading, or custom automation
- Alert message includes all necessary order parameters (direction, entry, TP, SL)
- Webhook receives structured data when signal fires
- External platform can auto-execute based on alert payload
- Still maintains manual oversight vs full strategy automation
## USAGE CONSIDERATIONS:
- **Manual Discipline Required**: Alerts provide opportunities but execution requires judgment. Not all alerts should be taken - consider market context, trend, and channel quality
- **Alert Timing**: Alerts fire on bar close by default. Ensure "Once Per Bar Close" is selected to avoid false signals during bar formation
- **Notification Delivery**: Mobile/email alerts may have 1-3 second delay. For immediate execution, use desktop popups or webhook automation
- **Cooldown Necessity**: Without cooldown, rapidly touching price action can generate excessive alerts. Start with 3-bar cooldown and adjust based on alert volume
- **ATR Filter Impact**: Enabling ATR filter dramatically reduces alert count but improves quality. Track filter status in info table to understand when you're receiving fewer alerts
- **Commission Awareness**: High alert frequency means high potential trade count. Calculate if your commission structure supports frequent scalping before acting on all alerts
## COMPATIBLE MARKETS:
Works on any instrument with price data including stock indices (NQ, ES, YM, RTY), individual stocks, forex pairs (EUR/USD, GBP/USD), cryptocurrency (BTC, ETH), and commodities. Volume-based features are not included in this indicator version. Multi-timeframe ATR requires higher-tier TradingView subscription for request.security() functionality on timeframes below chart timeframe.
## KNOWN LIMITATIONS:
- **Indicator does not execute trades** - alerts are informational only; you must manually place all orders
- **Alert delivery depends on TradingView infrastructure** - delays or failures possible during platform issues
- **No position tracking** - indicator doesn't know if you're in a trade; you must manage open positions independently
- **TP/SL levels are reference only** - you must manually set these on your broker platform; they are not live orders
- **Immediate touch entry can generate many alerts** in choppy zones without adequate cooldown
- **Channel deletion at 10-tick breaks** may be too aggressive or lenient depending on instrument tick size
- **ATR filter from lower timeframes** requires TradingView Premium/Pro+ for request.security()
- **Mean reversion logic fails** in strong breakout scenarios - alerts will fire but trades may hit stops
- **No partial closing capability** - full position management is manual; you determine scaling out
- **Alerts do not account for gaps** or overnight price changes; morning alerts may be stale
## RISK DISCLOSURE:
Trading involves substantial risk of loss. This indicator provides signals for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Mean reversion strategies can experience extended drawdowns during trending markets. Alerts are not guaranteed to be profitable and should be combined with your own analysis. Stop losses may not fill at intended levels during extreme volatility or gaps. Never trade with capital you cannot afford to lose. Consider consulting a licensed financial advisor before making trading decisions. Always verify alerts against current market conditions before executing trades manually.
## ACKNOWLEDGMENT & CREDITS:
This indicator is built upon the channel detection methodology created by **AlgoAlpha** in the "Smart Money Breakout Channels" indicator. Full credit and appreciation to AlgoAlpha for pioneering the normalized volatility approach to identifying consolidation patterns. The core channel formation logic using normalized price standard deviation is AlgoAlpha's original contribution to the TradingView community.
Enhancements to the original concept include: mean reversion entry logic (vs breakout), immediate touch-based alert generation, comprehensive alert condition system with customizable notifications, multi-timeframe ATR volatility filtering, cooldown period for alert management, dual TP methods (fixed points vs channel percentage), visual TP/SL reference lines, and real-time status monitoring table. This indicator version is specifically designed for manual traders who prefer alert-based decision making over automated execution.
BOCS Channel Scalper Strategy - Automated Mean Reversion System# BOCS Channel Scalper Strategy - Automated Mean Reversion System
## WHAT THIS STRATEGY DOES:
This is an automated mean reversion trading strategy that identifies consolidation channels through volatility analysis and executes scalp trades when price enters entry zones near channel boundaries. Unlike breakout strategies, this system assumes price will revert to the channel mean, taking profits as price bounces back from extremes. Position sizing is fully customizable with three methods: fixed contracts, percentage of equity, or fixed dollar amount. Stop losses are placed just outside channel boundaries with take profits calculated either as fixed points or as a percentage of channel range.
## KEY DIFFERENCE FROM ORIGINAL BOCS:
**This strategy is designed for traders seeking higher trade frequency.** The original BOCS indicator trades breakouts OUTSIDE channels, waiting for price to escape consolidation before entering. This scalper version trades mean reversion INSIDE channels, entering when price reaches channel extremes and betting on a bounce back to center. The result is significantly more trading opportunities:
- **Original BOCS**: 1-3 signals per channel (only on breakout)
- **Scalper Version**: 5-15+ signals per channel (every touch of entry zones)
- **Trade Style**: Mean reversion vs trend following
- **Hold Time**: Seconds to minutes vs minutes to hours
- **Best Markets**: Ranging/choppy conditions vs trending breakouts
This makes the scalper ideal for active day traders who want continuous opportunities within consolidation zones rather than waiting for breakout confirmation. However, increased trade frequency also means higher commission costs and requires tighter risk management.
## TECHNICAL METHODOLOGY:
### Price Normalization Process:
The strategy normalizes price data to create consistent volatility measurements across different instruments and price levels. It calculates the highest high and lowest low over a user-defined lookback period (default 100 bars). Current close price is normalized using: (close - lowest_low) / (highest_high - lowest_low), producing values between 0 and 1 for standardized volatility analysis.
### Volatility Detection:
A 14-period standard deviation is applied to the normalized price series to measure price deviation from the mean. Higher standard deviation values indicate volatility expansion; lower values indicate consolidation. The strategy uses ta.highestbars() and ta.lowestbars() to identify when volatility peaks and troughs occur over the detection period (default 14 bars).
### Channel Formation Logic:
When volatility crosses from a high level to a low level (ta.crossover(upper, lower)), a consolidation phase begins. The strategy tracks the highest and lowest prices during this period, which become the channel boundaries. Minimum duration of 10+ bars is required to filter out brief volatility spikes. Channels are rendered as box objects with defined upper and lower boundaries, with colored zones indicating entry areas.
### Entry Signal Generation:
The strategy uses immediate touch-based entry logic. Entry zones are defined as a percentage from channel edges (default 20%):
- **Long Entry Zone**: Bottom 20% of channel (bottomBound + channelRange × 0.2)
- **Short Entry Zone**: Top 20% of channel (topBound - channelRange × 0.2)
Long signals trigger when candle low touches or enters the long entry zone. Short signals trigger when candle high touches or enters the short entry zone. This captures mean reversion opportunities as price reaches channel extremes.
### Cooldown Filter:
An optional cooldown period (measured in bars) prevents signal spam by enforcing minimum spacing between consecutive signals. If cooldown is set to 3 bars, no new long signal will fire until 3 bars after the previous long signal. Long and short cooldowns are tracked independently, allowing both directions to signal within the same period.
### ATR Volatility Filter:
The strategy includes a multi-timeframe ATR filter to avoid trading during low-volatility conditions. Using request.security(), it fetches ATR values from a specified timeframe (e.g., 1-minute ATR while trading on 5-minute charts). The filter compares current ATR to a user-defined minimum threshold:
- If ATR ≥ threshold: Trading enabled
- If ATR < threshold: No signals fire
This prevents entries during dead zones where mean reversion is unreliable due to insufficient price movement.
### Take Profit Calculation:
Two TP methods are available:
**Fixed Points Mode**:
- Long TP = Entry + (TP_Ticks × syminfo.mintick)
- Short TP = Entry - (TP_Ticks × syminfo.mintick)
**Channel Percentage Mode**:
- Long TP = Entry + (ChannelRange × TP_Percent)
- Short TP = Entry - (ChannelRange × TP_Percent)
Default 50% targets the channel midline, a natural mean reversion target. Larger percentages aim for opposite channel edge.
### Stop Loss Placement:
Stop losses are placed just outside the channel boundary by a user-defined tick offset:
- Long SL = ChannelBottom - (SL_Offset_Ticks × syminfo.mintick)
- Short SL = ChannelTop + (SL_Offset_Ticks × syminfo.mintick)
This logic assumes channel breaks invalidate the mean reversion thesis. If price breaks through, the range is no longer valid and position exits.
### Trade Execution Logic:
When entry conditions are met (price in zone, cooldown satisfied, ATR filter passed, no existing position):
1. Calculate entry price at zone boundary
2. Calculate TP and SL based on selected method
3. Execute strategy.entry() with calculated position size
4. Place strategy.exit() with TP limit and SL stop orders
5. Update info table with active trade details
The strategy enforces one position at a time by checking strategy.position_size == 0 before entry.
### Channel Breakout Management:
Channels are removed when price closes more than 10 ticks outside boundaries. This tolerance prevents premature channel deletion from minor breaks or wicks, allowing the mean reversion setup to persist through small boundary violations.
### Position Sizing System:
Three methods calculate position size:
**Fixed Contracts**:
- Uses exact contract quantity specified in settings
- Best for futures traders (e.g., "trade 2 NQ contracts")
**Percentage of Equity**:
- position_size = (strategy.equity × equity_pct / 100) / close
- Dynamically scales with account growth
**Cash Amount**:
- position_size = cash_amount / close
- Maintains consistent dollar exposure regardless of price
## INPUT PARAMETERS:
### Position Sizing:
- **Position Size Type**: Choose Fixed Contracts, % of Equity, or Cash Amount
- **Number of Contracts**: Fixed quantity per trade (1-1000)
- **% of Equity**: Percentage of account to allocate (1-100%)
- **Cash Amount**: Dollar value per position ($100+)
### Channel Settings:
- **Nested Channels**: Allow multiple overlapping channels vs single channel
- **Normalization Length**: Lookback for high/low calculation (1-500, default 100)
- **Box Detection Length**: Period for volatility detection (1-100, default 14)
### Scalping Settings:
- **Enable Long Scalps**: Toggle long entries on/off
- **Enable Short Scalps**: Toggle short entries on/off
- **Entry Zone % from Edge**: Size of entry zone (5-50%, default 20%)
- **SL Offset (Ticks)**: Distance beyond channel for stop (1+, default 5)
- **Cooldown Period (Bars)**: Minimum spacing between signals (0 = no cooldown)
### ATR Filter:
- **Enable ATR Filter**: Toggle volatility filter on/off
- **ATR Timeframe**: Source timeframe for ATR (1, 5, 15, 60 min, etc.)
- **ATR Length**: Smoothing period (1-100, default 14)
- **Min ATR Value**: Threshold for trade enablement (0.1+, default 10.0)
### Take Profit Settings:
- **TP Method**: Choose Fixed Points or % of Channel
- **TP Fixed (Ticks)**: Static distance in ticks (1+, default 30)
- **TP % of Channel**: Dynamic target as channel percentage (10-100%, default 50%)
### Appearance:
- **Show Entry Zones**: Toggle zone labels on channels
- **Show Info Table**: Display real-time strategy status
- **Table Position**: Corner placement (Top Left/Right, Bottom Left/Right)
- **Color Settings**: Customize long/short/TP/SL colors
## VISUAL INDICATORS:
- **Channel boxes** with semi-transparent fill showing consolidation zones
- **Colored entry zones** labeled "LONG ZONE ▲" and "SHORT ZONE ▼"
- **Entry signal arrows** below/above bars marking long/short entries
- **Active TP/SL lines** with emoji labels (⊕ Entry, 🎯 TP, 🛑 SL)
- **Info table** showing position status, channel state, last signal, entry/TP/SL prices, and ATR status
## HOW TO USE:
### For 1-3 Minute Scalping (NQ/ES):
- ATR Timeframe: "1" (1-minute)
- ATR Min Value: 10.0 (for NQ), adjust per instrument
- Entry Zone %: 20-25%
- TP Method: Fixed Points, 20-40 ticks
- SL Offset: 5-10 ticks
- Cooldown: 2-3 bars
- Position Size: 1-2 contracts
### For 5-15 Minute Day Trading:
- ATR Timeframe: "5" or match chart
- ATR Min Value: Adjust to instrument (test 8-15 for NQ)
- Entry Zone %: 20-30%
- TP Method: % of Channel, 40-60%
- SL Offset: 5-10 ticks
- Cooldown: 3-5 bars
- Position Size: Fixed contracts or 5-10% equity
### For 30-60 Minute Swing Scalping:
- ATR Timeframe: "15" or "30"
- ATR Min Value: Lower threshold for broader market
- Entry Zone %: 25-35%
- TP Method: % of Channel, 50-70%
- SL Offset: 10-15 ticks
- Cooldown: 5+ bars or disable
- Position Size: % of equity recommended
## BACKTEST CONSIDERATIONS:
- Strategy performs best in ranging, mean-reverting markets
- Strong trending markets produce more stop losses as price breaks channels
- ATR filter significantly reduces trade count but improves quality during low volatility
- Cooldown period trades signal quantity for signal quality
- Commission and slippage materially impact sub-5-minute timeframe performance
- Shorter timeframes require tighter entry zones (15-20%) to catch quick reversions
- % of Channel TP adapts better to varying channel sizes than fixed points
- Fixed contract sizing recommended for consistent risk per trade in futures
**Backtesting Parameters Used**: This strategy was developed and tested using realistic commission and slippage values to provide accurate performance expectations. Recommended settings: Commission of $1.40 per side (typical for NQ futures through discount brokers), slippage of 2 ticks to account for execution delays on fast-moving scalp entries. These values reflect real-world trading costs that active scalpers will encounter. Backtest results without proper cost simulation will significantly overstate profitability.
## COMPATIBLE MARKETS:
Works on any instrument with price data including stock indices (NQ, ES, YM, RTY), individual stocks, forex pairs (EUR/USD, GBP/USD), cryptocurrency (BTC, ETH), and commodities. Volume-based features require data feed with volume information but are optional for core functionality.
## KNOWN LIMITATIONS:
- Immediate touch entry can fire multiple times in choppy zones without adequate cooldown
- Channel deletion at 10-tick breaks may be too aggressive or lenient depending on instrument tick size
- ATR filter from lower timeframes requires higher-tier TradingView subscription (request.security limitation)
- Mean reversion logic fails in strong breakout scenarios leading to stop loss hits
- Position sizing via % of equity or cash amount calculates based on close price, may differ from actual fill price
- No partial closing capability - full position exits at TP or SL only
- Strategy does not account for gap openings or overnight holds
## RISK DISCLOSURE:
Trading involves substantial risk of loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This strategy is for educational purposes and backtesting only. Mean reversion strategies can experience extended drawdowns during trending markets. Stop losses may not fill at intended levels during extreme volatility or gaps. Thoroughly test on historical data and paper trade before risking real capital. Use appropriate position sizing and never risk more than you can afford to lose. Consider consulting a licensed financial advisor before making trading decisions. Automated trading systems can malfunction - monitor all live positions actively.
## ACKNOWLEDGMENT & CREDITS:
This strategy is built upon the channel detection methodology created by **AlgoAlpha** in the "Smart Money Breakout Channels" indicator. Full credit and appreciation to AlgoAlpha for pioneering the normalized volatility approach to identifying consolidation patterns. The core channel formation logic using normalized price standard deviation is AlgoAlpha's original contribution to the TradingView community.
Enhancements to the original concept include: mean reversion entry logic (vs breakout), immediate touch-based signals, multi-timeframe ATR volatility filtering, flexible position sizing (fixed/percentage/cash), cooldown period filtering, dual TP methods (fixed points vs channel percentage), automated strategy execution with exit management, and real-time position monitoring table.
