Market Acceptance Zones [Interakktive]Market Acceptance Zones (MAZ) identifies statistical price acceptance — areas where the market reaches agreement and price rotates rather than trends.
Unlike traditional support/resistance tools, MAZ does not assume where price "should" react. Instead, it highlights regions where multiple internal conditions confirm balance: directional efficiency drops, effort approximately equals result, volatility contracts, and participation remains stable.
This is a market-state diagnostic tool, not a signal generator.
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MAZ (ATF) — Chart Timeframe Acceptance
A MAZ marks an area where price displayed rotational behaviour and the auction temporarily agreed on value. These zones often act as compression regions, fair-price areas, or boundaries of consolidation where impulsive follow-through is less likely.
Use ATF MAZs to:
- Identify rotational environments
- Avoid chasing price inside balance
- Frame consolidation prior to expansion
MAZ • HTF / MAZ • 2/3 — Multi-Timeframe Acceptance (AMTF)
When Multi-Timeframe mode is enabled, MAZ evaluates acceptance on:
- The chart timeframe
- Two higher structural timeframes
If the minimum consensus threshold is met (default: 2 of 3), the zone is classified as AMTF. These zones represent stronger agreement and typically decay more slowly than single-timeframe acceptance.
AMTF zones are structurally stronger and are useful for:
- Higher-quality rotation areas
- Pullback framing within trends
- Context alignment across timeframes
H • MAZ — Historic Acceptance Zones
Historic MAZs represent older acceptance that has transitioned out of active relevance. These zones are hidden by default and can be enabled to provide long-term memory context.
█ AUTO MULTI-TIMEFRAME LOGIC
When MTF Mode is set to Auto, MAZ uses a deterministic structural mapping based on the current chart timeframe:
- 5m → 15m + 1H
- 15m → 1H + 4H
- 1H → 4H + 1D
- 4H → 1D + 1W
- 1D → 1W + 1M
This ensures consistent higher-timeframe context without manual configuration. Advanced users may switch to Manual mode to define custom timeframes.
█ ZONE LIFECYCLE
MAZ zones are dynamic and maintain an internal lifecycle:
- Active — Acceptance remains relevant
- Aging — Acceptance quality is degrading
- Historic — Retained only for memory context
Zones track price interaction and re-acceptance, which can stabilise or strengthen them. Weak or stale zones are automatically removed to keep the chart clean.
█ HOW TRADERS USE MAZ
MAZ is designed to provide structure, not entries.
Common applications include:
- Avoiding chop when price is inside acceptance
- Framing expansion after clean breaks from MAZ
- Identifying higher-quality rotational pullbacks (AMTF zones)
- Defining objective invalidation using zone boundaries
█ SETTINGS OVERVIEW
Market Acceptance Zones — Core
- Acceptance Lookback
- ATR Length
- Zone Frequency (Conservative / Balanced / Aggressive)
Market Acceptance Zones — Zones
- Maximum Zones
- Fade & Stale Bars
- Historic Zone Visibility (default OFF)
Market Acceptance Zones — Timeframes
- MTF Mode (Off / Auto / Manual)
- Manual Higher Timeframes
- Minimum Consensus Requirement
Market Acceptance Zones — Visuals
- Neon / Muted Theme
- Zone Labels & Consensus Detail
- Optional Midline Display
█ DISCLAIMER
This indicator is a market context and diagnostic tool only.
It does not generate trade signals, entries, or exits.
Past acceptance behaviour does not guarantee future price action.
Always combine with independent analysis and proper risk management.
Marketstructure
TZ - India VIX Volatility ZonesTZ – India VIX Volatility Zones is a long-term volatility analysis indicator designed to visually map important India VIX regimes using clearly defined horizontal zones and labels.
The indicator highlights how market volatility cycles between complacency, normal conditions, elevated risk, and panic phases. These zones are based on historical behavior of India VIX and help traders understand when risk is underpriced or overstretched.
This tool is especially useful for:
Index traders
Options sellers and buyers
Risk management and regime filtering
Long-term volatility study
How It Works
The script plots static, historically significant volatility zones on the India VIX chart and visually separates them using shaded bands and labels.
Volatility Zones Explained
1.Extreme Low Volatility (VIX 8–10)
Indicates market complacency and underpriced risk. Often precedes volatility expansion.
2.Low Volatility (VIX 10–13)
Stable market conditions with controlled movement.
3.Normal Volatility (VIX 13–18)
Healthy market behavior and balanced risk.
4.High Volatility (VIX 18–25)
Rising uncertainty and increased intraday swings.
5.Panic Zone (VIX 25–35+)
High fear environment, usually during major events or crises.
How Traders Can Use This Indicator
Identify volatility regimes before choosing option strategies
Avoid aggressive short-volatility trades during extreme zones
Prepare for volatility expansion during low-VIX phases
Use as a market risk context tool alongside price action
This indicator does not provide buy/sell signals. It is designed for contextual analysis and decision support.
Best Usage
Apply on India VIX (NSE:INDIAVIX)
Works best on Weekly and Monthly timeframes
Can be combined with index charts for volatility-based risk assessment
Disclaimer
This indicator is for educational and analytical purposes only.
It does not constitute financial advice or trade recommendations.
Users should apply proper risk management and confirm signals using additional analysis.
SMC Post-Analysis Lab [PhenLabs]📊 SMC Post-Analysis Lab
Version: PineScript™ v6
📌 Description
The SMC Post-Analysis Lab is a dedicated hindsight analysis tool built for traders who want to understand what really happened during any historical trading period. Unlike forward-looking indicators, this tool lets you scroll back through time and instantly receive algorithmic classification of market states using Smart Money Concepts methodology.
Whether you’re reviewing a losing trade, studying a successful session, or building your pattern recognition skills, this indicator provides immediate context. The expansion-aware algorithm processes price action within your selected window and outputs clear, actionable classifications ranging from Parabolic Expansion to Consolidation Inducements.
Stop relying on subjective post-trade analysis. Let the algorithm objectively tell you whether institutional players were accumulating, distributing, or running inducements during your trades.
🚀 Points of Innovation
First indicator specifically designed for SMC-based post-trade review rather than live signal generation
Dual-mode analysis system allowing both dynamic scrollback and precise date selection
Expansion-aware classification algorithm that weighs range position against net displacement
Real-time efficiency metrics calculating directional quality of price movement
Integrated visual FVG detection within the analysis window only
Interactive table with clickable date range adjustment via chart interface
🔧 Core Components
Pivot Detection Engine: Uses configurable pivot length to identify significant swing highs and lows for structure break detection
Window Calculator: Determines active analysis zone based on either bar offset or timestamp boundaries
Data Aggregator: Tracks window open, high, low, close and counts bullish/bearish structure break events
State Classification Algorithm: Applies hierarchical logic to determine market state from six possible classifications
Visual Renderer: Draws structure breaks, FVG boxes, and window highlighting within the active zone
🔥 Key Features
Sliding Window Mode: Use the Scroll Back slider to dynamically move your analysis zone backwards through history bar-by-bar
Date Range Mode: Select specific start and end timestamps for precise session or trade review
Six Market State Classifications: Parabolic Expansion (Bull/Bear), Bullish/Bearish Order Flow, Accumulation/Distribution Reversal, and Consolidation/Inducement
Range Position Percentile: See exactly where price closed relative to the window’s high-low range as a percentage
Bull/Bear Event Counter: Quantified count of structure breaks in each direction during the analysis period
Efficiency Calculation: Net move divided by total range reveals trending quality versus chop
🎨 Visualization
Blue Window Highlight: Active analysis zone is clearly marked with blue background shading on the chart
Structure Break Lines: Dashed lines appear at each bullish or bearish structure break within the window
FVG Boxes: Fair Value Gaps automatically render as semi-transparent boxes in bullish or bearish colors
Dashboard Table: Top-right positioned table displays State, Analysis description, and Metrics in real-time
Color-Coded States: Each classification uses distinct coloring for immediate visual recognition
Interactive Tip Row: Optional help text guides users on clicking the table to adjust date range
📖 Usage Guidelines
General Configuration
Analysis Mode: Default is Sliding Window. Choose Date Range for specific timestamp analysis.
Sliding Window Settings
Scroll Back (Bars): Default 0. Increase to move window backwards into history.
Window Width (Bars): Default 100. Range 20-50 for scalping, 100+ for swing analysis.
Date Range Settings
Start Date: Select the beginning timestamp for your analysis period.
End Date: Select the ending timestamp for your analysis period.
Visual Settings
Show Help Tip: Default true. Toggle to hide instructional row in dashboard.
Bullish Color: Default teal. Customize for bullish elements.
Bearish Color: Default red. Customize for bearish elements.
SMC Parameters
Pivot Length: Default 5. Lower values (3-5) catch minor breaks. Higher values (10+) focus on major swings.
✅ Best Use Cases
Post-trade review to understand why entries succeeded or failed
Session analysis to identify institutional activity patterns
Trade journaling with objective algorithmic classifications
Pattern recognition training through historical scrollback
Identifying whether stop hunts were inducements or legitimate breaks
Comparing your real-time read versus what the algorithm detected
⚠️ Limitations
Designed for historical analysis only, not live trade signals
Classification accuracy depends on appropriate pivot length for the timeframe
FVG detection uses simple gap logic without mitigation tracking
State classification is based on window data only, not broader context
Requires manual scrolling or date input to review different periods
💡 What Makes This Unique
Purpose-Built for Review: Unlike most indicators focused on live signals, this is designed specifically for post-trade analysis
Expansion-Aware Logic: Algorithm weighs both position in range AND directional efficiency for accurate state detection
Interactive Date Control: Click the dashboard table to reveal draggable anchors for window adjustment directly on chart
🔬 How It Works
1. Window Definition:
User selects either Sliding Window or Date Range mode
System calculates which bars fall within the active analysis zone
Active zone receives blue background highlighting
2. Data Collection:
Algorithm captures window open, running high, running low, and current close
Structure breaks are detected when price crosses above last pivot high or below last pivot low
Bullish and bearish events are counted separately
3. State Classification:
Range Position calculates where close sits as percentage of high-low range
Efficiency calculates net move divided by total range
Hierarchical logic applies priority rules from Parabolic states down to Consolidation
4. Output Rendering:
Dashboard table updates with State title, Analysis description, and Metrics
Visual elements render within window only to keep chart clean
Colors reflect bullish, bearish, or neutral classification
💡 Note:
This indicator is intended for educational and review purposes. Use it to develop your understanding of Smart Money Concepts by analyzing what institutional order flow looked like during historical periods. Combine insights with your own analysis methodology for best results.
Hybrid Smart Money Concepts [MarkitTick]💡This indicator provides a comprehensive technical analysis system that combines Market Structure concepts (Smart Money Concepts) with advanced Gap Analysis and a statistical Stress Model. It is designed to help traders identify trend direction, structural pivot points, potential reversal zones (Order Blocks), significant price gaps, and moments of market exhaustion.
Unlike standard ZigZag or Fractal indicators, this script integrates volume, trend maturity, and statistical volatility (Z-Score) to contextually classify price action. By overlaying these elements with a robust Market Structure engine—which identifies Change of Character (CHoCH) and Order Blocks—the tool provides a confluent view of price action.
It automates the detection of institutional footprints, allowing traders to see the structural trend, momentum drivers, and potential exhaustion points simultaneously.
● METHODOLOGY
The script operates on three distinct but complementary logic engines:
• Gap Analysis Engine
This module detects gaps between the previous high/low and the current open. It classifies them into three specific types based on volume and structural context:
Breakaway Gaps: Identified when a gap creates a breakout above a recent Pivot High or below a Pivot Low. This signals the start of a potential new trend.
Exhaustion Gaps: Identified when a gap occurs with high relative volume and meets the Trend Maturity criteria. This often signals the end of a trend.
Runaway Gaps: Standard continuation gaps that occur within a trend.
• Market Structure Engine
Swings and CHoCH: The script uses a left-and-right bar lookback to identify Pivot Highs and Lows. A Change of Character (CHoCH) is plotted when price closes beyond the most recent major pivot.
Order Blocks (OB): Upon a continuation of the trend, the script scans backward to find the extreme candle (the origin of the move) and highlights this zone as an Order Block.
Dynamic Cleanup: Gaps and Order Blocks are automatically removed (mitigated) when price aggressively crosses through their levels.
• Exhaustion & Stress Model
This statistical engine measures market "Stress" by analyzing the impact of price range relative to volume (True Range / Volume).
Calculation: It calculates a Z-Score (Standard Deviation) of this impact.
Logic: When the Z-Score exceeds a specific threshold (Sigma), it indicates a statistical anomaly or "Stress."
Signal: If high stress occurs while price is significantly above the trend baseline, it signals "Buyer Exhaustion." Conversely, high stress below the baseline signals "Seller Exhaustion."
● VISUALS & LEGEND
Before trading, you need to know what the indicator is drawing on your chart:
• Change of Character (CHoCH)
Green Dashed Line: Indicates a Bullish reversal.
Red Dashed Line: Indicates a Bearish reversal.
• Order Blocks (OB)
Green Boxes: Bullish support zones (Buy interest).
Red Boxes: Bearish resistance zones (Sell interest).
Note: Invalidated boxes are automatically deleted.
• Gaps
Blue Box (Breakaway): Strong momentum gap starting a new trend.
Orange Box (Runaway): Continuation gap.
Red Box (Exhaustion): Warning signal; trend may be ending.
• Stress Model Signals
Label "BE" (Red): Buyer Exhaustion. Suggests the bullish move is overextended relative to volume participation.
Label "SE" (Green): Seller Exhaustion. Suggests the bearish move is overextended.
● TRADING STRATEGY
You can use a "Pullback, Continuation & Exhaustion" strategy with this indicator.
• Scenario A: Long Setup (Buying)
Trend Change: Look for a CHoCH label with a Green Dashed Line.
Entry Zone: Look for a Green Order Block (OB) to form.
Confirmation: A Breakaway Gap (Blue) validates the breakout.
Entry: Enter Long when price pulls back into the Green OB.
Exit Warning: If a "BE" (Buyer Exhaustion) label appears, consider tightening stops or taking profit.
• Scenario B: Short Setup (Selling)
Trend Change: Look for a CHoCH label with a Red Dashed Line.
Entry Zone: Look for a Red Order Block (OB) to form.
Confirmation: A Breakaway Gap downwards validates the move.
Entry: Enter Short when price rallies back into the Red OB.
Exit Warning: If an "SE" (Seller Exhaustion) label appears, consider tightening stops or taking profit.
● SETTINGS
• Date Range Filter
Use Date Filter: Toggle time-based filtering.
Start Date: Timestamp to begin calculations.
• Gap Analysis
Min Gap Size: Minimum points required to register a gap.
Logic Inputs: Configures lookback periods and volume multipliers for gap classification.
Visuals: Customize colors for Breakaway, Runaway, and Exhaustion gaps.
• Market Structure
Swing Detection Length: Lookback period for pivot points.
Show CHoCH: Toggle for Change of Character labels.
Show Order Blocks: Toggle for OB boxes.
• Exhaustion & Stress Model
Trend Filter Length: Baseline length for determining trend direction (EMA).
Statistical Lookback: Length for the Z-Score calculation.
Stress Threshold (Sigma): The standard deviation requirement to trigger an exhaustion signal (Default: 2.0).
● DISCLAIMER
All provided scripts and indicators are strictly for educational exploration and must not be interpreted as financial advice or a recommendation to execute trades. I expressly disclaim all liability for any financial losses or damages that may result, directly or indirectly, from the reliance on or application of these tools. Market participation carries inherent risk where past performance never guarantees future returns, leaving all investment decisions and due diligence solely at your own discretion.
Pinnacle ICT Basic (PICT Basic) v1.22.4 (LOCKED)Pinnacle ICT Basic highlights market regime (stand down vs trending), HTF alignment, and two structure-only setup types (Sweep reversal and Continuation first-touch). It then issues binary “Confirm” signals when displacement + volume + HTF + micro alignment are present. This is an educational structure tool—no entries/exits, targets/stops, or trade advice.
Price Action ICT SMC - Crypto Lidya (Lite)Price Action • ICT • SMC — Crypto Lidya (Lite)
Short title: PA Lite — Crypto Lidya
ONE CHART. ONE FLOW. TEXTBOOK PA + ICT + SMC.
This is not “more drawings”. It’s a structured, rule-based framework that merges:
Market Structure + Liquidity + Confirmation → into a single decision flow.
Core textbook sequence:
Liquidity → (IDM) → Displacement → CHoCH / BOS → Return to PD / OB / FVG / BPR
Built for traders who want clean context, multi-timeframe discipline, and professional-grade confluence
without turning the chart into a mess.
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WHAT YOU GET (HIGHLIGHTS)
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- Market Structure engine: CHoCH + BOS with configurable confirmation logic
- Liquidity context: EQH/EQL sweeps + deterministic “linking” to structure breaks
- HTF Bias (Regime Filter): optional direction gating for cleaner, textbook alignment
- TF Bias Table (Multi-TF dashboard): “at-a-glance” bias stacking with reasons
- PD Range (Premium/Discount): dealing-range alignment filter (OB / FVG or both)
- Displacement filter: impulse-quality confirmation (Body% / ATR / Close-position)
- Killzones / Sessions: time-window validation (London / NY AM / NY PM)
- FVG + BPR: imbalance mapping + balanced range overlap logic
- OB / BB engine: source models, refinement, quality filters, strength scoring, overlap pruning
- Alerts + Webhook-ready output: Human / JSON format, HTF gate, cooldown controls
“Structure + Liquidity + Confirmation in one workflow (no clutter).”
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QUICK START (RECOMMENDED FLOW)
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1) Performance
- Set Lookback Window (bars) to match your chart speed/history needs.
- View when “Lookback Window (bars)” is increased (with “Limit to Nearest” OFF / all zones visible).
- View when “Lookback Window (bars)” is decreased (with “Limit to Nearest” OFF / all zones visible).
2) Regime & Multi-TF Context (ICT)
- Enable HTF Bias if you want direction filtering.
- Use TF Bias Table to verify alignment across your chosen timeframes.
3) Timing Filter (Optional)
- Enable Killzones / Sessions to focus on high-liquidity delivery windows.
4) Confirmation Quality
- Enable Displacement filter to reduce range noise / weak breaks.
5) Structure Execution (SMC)
- Use CHoCH / BOS for the “break confirmation” layer.
- Use Buffers / Confirm Modes for stricter or faster validation.
6) Zones & Returns
- Use PD Range to validate where setups “should” form (Premium/Discount).
- Map FVG / BPR and OB / BB for return-to-zone models.
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MODULES (TEXTBOOK EXPLANATION)
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1) HTF BIAS (REGIME FILTER)
HTF Bias acts as your directional framework (macro context).
When enabled, signals can be suppressed if they conflict with the HTF direction.
Two professional ways to define bias (you choose via Trend Mode):
A) Swing Structure Bias (HH/HL – LH/LL) — “stable”
- Uptrend requires HH + HL confirmation
- Downtrend requires LL + LH confirmation
- Best when you want fewer, higher-quality flips
B) Legacy / Break of Extreme — “faster”
- Bias can flip as soon as a new pivot breaks the last major extreme
- Best for aggressive / fast markets (but can be noisier)
2) TF BIAS TABLE (MULTI-TIMEFRAME DASHBOARD)
The TF Bias Table is built for disciplined multi-timeframe execution:
- Answers “Are higher TFs aligned?” in seconds
- Helps you avoid taking LTF triggers against HTF context
- Can show reasoning text (optional) to keep the logic transparent
Bias calculation options (Table Bias Mode):
- Swing Structure Bias (HH/HL – LH/LL): more stable, flips later
- Structure-Scope Bias (msStructScope aligned): follows your chosen structure scope and flips faster
Hybrid rule is deterministic:
External dominates; if External is not ready, fallback to Internal.
Provisional Bias (UI only, optional):
- If pivots are not fully confirmed, the table can display a provisional bias based on HTF candle direction
- UI only (does not change signals)
3) PD RANGE (PREMIUM / DISCOUNT)
PD Range defines where price is “dealing” relative to its midpoint (50%):
- Bullish context → Discount is preferred
- Bearish context → Premium is preferred
You can apply PD filtering to:
- OB + FVG (default), OB only, or FVG only
Optional strict mode:
- Require the level/zone to remain fully inside the dealing range (more textbook)
“Discount buys / Premium sells with a clear dealing range reference.”
4) DISPLACEMENT (IMPULSE CONFIRMATION)
Displacement filter keeps breaks “honest”.
CHoCH/BOS confirms only if the break candle shows real intent:
- Body dominance (Body% rule)
- Volatility expansion (ATR multiple rule)
- Close position in break direction (optional strictness)
This is designed to reduce fake breaks in ranges and thin-liquidity periods.
“Impulse-quality break passes; weak range poke fails.”
5) KILLZONES / SESSIONS (TIME-WINDOW VALIDATION)
Session gating is a professional timing filter:
- Validate structure breaks/sweeps only inside enabled windows
- Focus execution during high-liquidity delivery hours (London / NY AM / NY PM)
“Cleaner signals when you trade only the active delivery windows.”
- Normal vs Killzone:
6) MARKET STRUCTURE (CHoCH / BOS)
CHoCH (Change of Character):
- Signals a character shift by breaking a key protected point (optionally)
BOS (Break of Structure):
- Confirms continuation breaks in the current structure direction
Confirmation controls:
- Close / Wick / Body / combined modes
- Optional buffers (Ticks or Percent) to reduce micro-noise
Optional Protected Swing Mode:
- Uses protected HL/LH as reference (closer to classic SMC)
7) LIQUIDITY (EQH/EQL SWEEPS + LINKING)
Liquidity sweeps identify stop-runs / grabs around equal highs/lows:
- Wick Only: faster tagging
- Wick + Close Back: more textbook (grab + rejection)
Link Window (bars) ties a sweep to the next CHoCH/BOS:
- Smaller window = stricter context
- Larger window = more permissive linking
8) FVG + BPR (IMBALANCE & REBALANCE)
FVG (Fair Value Gap):
- Shows active imbalances and mitigation behavior
- Optional size filter (Percent / ATR / Ticks / Absolute)
BPR (Balanced Price Range):
- Overlap zone formed by Bull FVG + Bear FVG
- Used as a confluence zone for rebalance and continuation models
9) OB / BB (ZONES)
Order Blocks (OB):
- Anchored to BOS/CHoCH breaks or derived from displacement candles (source mode)
- Refinement modes: Body / Wick / Mean Threshold
- Optional quality filter (Balanced / Strict, etc.)
- Strength scoring + confluence bonuses (FVG overlap, liquidity context)
- Overlap pruning keeps the chart clean and relevant
Breaker Blocks (BB):
- Derived from invalidated OBs
- Can show inherited strength % (optional)
- Cleanup options preserve performance without deleting open zones
10) ALERTS (REALTIME / WEBHOOK)
- Enable Alerts: master switch
- Choose Human or JSON message format
- Optional gates: HTF Bias alignment, cooldown (anti-spam)
TradingView setup tip:
Use alert condition = “Any alert() function call” for full detail messages.
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LITE / COMMUNITY ROADMAP (IMPORTANT)
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This is the free Lite / Community release.
To keep this project sustainable and continue improving it for the community:
- This Lite edition is planned to become limited to 3 symbols in a future update (e.g., BTC / ETH / SOL).
- The full, unrestricted version (all symbols + advanced upgrades) will be released separately as the PRO edition.
You’ll always see clear release notes before major changes.
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DISCLAIMERS
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- Educational / analytical tool only. Not financial advice.
- No guarantees. Always manage risk.
- “ICT / SMC” terminology is used as a category reference to commonly known concepts.
This script is not affiliated with any third-party educator or brand.
Inducement [Kodexius]Inducement is a market structure overlay indicator designed to help you contextualize liquidity driven pullbacks inside an established structural trend. Rather than treating every sweep or wick as equal, it frames “inducement” as a selective event that tends to appear after structure has shifted and price is engineering a retracement to attract late participants, clear nearby liquidity, and create fuel for continuation.
At a high level, the script separates price action into two layers:
External (macro) structure to define meaningful swing points and detect structural shifts (Break of Structure).
Internal (micro) structure to locate the more subtle swing levels that are commonly targeted during retracements.
Once a valid structural break establishes directional context, the indicator looks for a characteristic internal level raid that occurs without invalidating the broader structure (i.e., structure remains “protected”). When that raid is followed by evidence of intent/continuation (displacement style behavior), the event is marked as an inducement and plotted directly on the chart.
The result is a clean, rules based way to highlight high probability “pullback bait” zones helping you distinguish between random noise and a retracement that is more consistent with structured continuation behavior.
🔹 Features
🔸 Dual Layer Swing Engine (Internal vs External)
Internal and external swing detection work together to separate micro structure from macro structure. Internal swings capture nearer term pivot behavior, while external swings define the larger structural framework. Sensitivity can be tuned through swing length inputs, and historical depth can be managed to keep the chart clean and performance stable.
🔸 Break of Structure (BOS) Context Filter
BOS acts as a context gate that defines the active directional regime. Rather than generating signals in isolation, inducement evaluation is tied to structural context, enabling cleaner interpretation of “what matters now” versus what is simply historical noise.
🔸 Structure Protection (Invalidation Awareness)
A key differentiator is the emphasis on structure staying intact. Inducement candidates are only considered while the relevant macro framework remains protected. This helps filter out pullback like events that are actually part of a reversal or breakdown sequence, keeping attention aligned with continuation friendly conditions.
🔸 Inducement Detection With Optional Sweep Strictness
Inducements are derived from internal levels that form around post break retracement behavior levels that are commonly “targeted” during pullbacks. You can choose a stricter interpretation (e.g., close confirmation) for stronger validation, or a more permissive interpretation if you prefer to capture wick based raids while still requiring follow through behavior.
🔸 Intent / Displacement Confirmation (Volatility Aware)
To reduce false positives from shallow noise, the script incorporates a volatility aware confirmation layer. This helps ensure the marked event is not just a minor sweep, but is followed by behavior more consistent with directional commitment improving selectivity across different assets and market conditions.
🔸 Clean On Chart Visualization (BOS + IDM Levels)
The overlay is designed to be readable and practical: BOS levels are presented clearly, and inducements are marked with distinct level styling and labeling (bullish vs bearish). The visual output aims to support fast decision making without overwhelming the chart.
Bullish IDM:
Bearish IDM:
🔸 Chart Hygiene Controls (Limit Visible History)
You can limit how many historical inducements remain visible to prevent clutter especially helpful on lower timeframes or long sessions. This keeps focus on the most relevant, recent structural narrative.
🔸 Designed for Confluence Based Trading Workflows
This indicator is best used as a context + trigger assistant, not a standalone entry system. It integrates naturally with higher timeframe bias, session logic, supply/demand mapping, execution models, and risk planning providing structure aligned pullback references you can combine with your own confirmations.
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QMF- Market Structure & Signal Suite [BullByte]QUANTUM MOMENTUM FUSION - Market Structure and Signal Suite
OVERVIEW
Quantum Momentum Fusion is a comprehensive market analysis framework built around a multi-dimensional momentum oscillator. This indicator was designed to give traders a complete analytical workspace in a single tool, combining momentum measurement, market structure identification, trendline analysis, divergence detection, and multi-timeframe context into one unified system.
The core philosophy behind QMF is that successful trading decisions come from understanding multiple aspects of market behavior simultaneously, not from relying on any single indicator or signal. The oscillator serves as the analytical foundation, and every other component builds upon it to create a complete picture of current market conditions.
This description will walk through each component of the indicator, explaining what it measures, why that information matters, and how to interpret what you see on the chart. Whether you are an experienced trader familiar with oscillator analysis or newer to technical indicators, each section aims to make the concepts accessible and practical.
THE QUANTUM ENGINE: UNDERSTANDING THE CORE OSCILLATOR (why its original and not a mashup)
At the heart of this indicator is the Quantum Momentum Fusion oscillator, displayed in its own pane below the price chart. Unlike traditional oscillators that measure a single aspect of price behavior, the QMF oscillator synthesizes four distinct market dimensions into one unified reading.
WHAT IS AN OSCILLATOR
For those less familiar with the term, an oscillator is a technical indicator that fluctuates between defined boundaries, typically showing whether an asset is experiencing strong buying pressure, strong selling pressure, or neutral conditions. The QMF oscillator moves between 0 and 100, with 50 representing the neutral midpoint.
When the oscillator is high (above 70), it suggests the market has experienced significant upward momentum and may be approaching exhaustion. When low (below 30), it suggests the market has experienced significant downward momentum and may be due for a bounce. The space between these extremes represents normal market fluctuation.
THE FOUR DIMENSIONS
What makes the QMF oscillator different from standard momentum indicators is that it combines four separate measurements into its calculation. Each dimension captures a different aspect of market behavior:
VELOCITY DIMENSION
This measures how quickly momentum itself is changing. Think of it like acceleration in a car. Knowing the car is moving forward (direction) is useful, but knowing whether the driver is pressing the accelerator or the brake (acceleration) tells you what is likely to happen next. The velocity dimension calculates the rate of change of the rate of change, providing early warning when momentum is about to shift direction. In practical terms, this can show momentum weakening before price actually reverses.
Why it matters: Price can continue in one direction for a while even after the underlying momentum starts to fade. By measuring acceleration, you can identify potential turning points earlier than with simple momentum indicators.
How it appears: This dimension is calculated internally and combined with the others. You do not see it separately, but its effect shows in the oscillator responding earlier to momentum shifts.
VOLUME DIMENSION
This measures price movement weighted by trading volume. A price move accompanied by high volume has different significance than the same price move on low volume. High volume suggests conviction and participation from larger traders. Low volume suggests the move may lack follow-through.
The volume dimension multiplies price change by a volume ratio (current volume compared to average volume), giving greater weight to moves that have volume confirmation behind them.
Why it matters: Volume often precedes price. Strong volume on a move suggests institutional participation and increases the probability that the move will continue. Weak volume on a move suggests it may be easily reversed.
How it appears: Moves with strong volume conviction will push the oscillator more definitively, while low-volume moves will have muted effect on the reading.
VOLATILITY DIMENSION
This normalizes price movement against the current volatility environment. Markets go through periods of high volatility (large price swings) and low volatility (small price swings). A 1% move during a low volatility period is more significant than a 1% move during a high volatility period.
The volatility dimension divides price change by Average True Range (ATR), which measures typical price range. This tells you whether current movement is significant relative to what is normal for this market right now.
Why it matters: Without volatility normalization, the oscillator would react the same way to all price moves regardless of context. By adjusting for volatility, the oscillator identifies moves that are genuinely significant versus normal noise within the current regime.
How it appears: During quiet markets, smaller price moves can still register as significant if they exceed normal volatility. During volatile markets, the oscillator will not overreact to moves that are within expected range.
SESSION DIMENSION
This tracks where price is positioned relative to the session Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP). VWAP represents the average price at which trading has occurred during the session, weighted by volume. Institutional traders often use VWAP as a benchmark for fair value.
When price is consistently above VWAP, it suggests buyers are willing to pay above average prices, indicating accumulation. When price is consistently below VWAP, it suggests sellers are accepting below average prices, indicating distribution.
Why it matters: VWAP positioning provides insight into whether institutional traders are likely accumulating or distributing. Price repeatedly returning to and bouncing from VWAP can indicate support, while price repeatedly failing at VWAP can indicate resistance.
How it appears: The session dimension contributes bullish readings when price maintains above VWAP and bearish readings when price maintains below VWAP.
ADAPTIVE WEIGHTING
The four dimensions are combined using configurable weights, and the system can operate in Adaptive Mode. When Adaptive Mode is enabled, the indicator automatically adjusts its sensitivity based on the current volatility regime. During high volatility periods, sensitivity increases to capture larger moves. During low volatility periods, sensitivity decreases to filter out noise.
This means the oscillator adapts to changing market conditions without requiring manual adjustment.
READING THE OSCILLATOR: DISPLAY MODES AND ZONES
The QMF oscillator can be displayed in four different visual formats. Each shows the same underlying data but presents it differently based on trader preference.
ENERGY CANDLES
This mode displays the oscillator as candlestick-style candles. Just as price candles show open, high, low, and close for price, energy candles show these values for the QMF oscillator.
Green candles indicate the oscillator closed higher than it opened (bullish momentum). Red candles indicate the oscillator closed lower than it opened (bearish momentum). The body size shows how much the oscillator moved during the period. Larger bodies indicate stronger momentum conviction.
This format is useful for traders who are comfortable reading candlestick patterns and want to apply similar visual analysis to the oscillator.
QMF LINE
This mode displays the oscillator as a traditional line chart with a signal line overlay. The main QMF line shows current momentum. The signal line is a smoothed average of the QMF that helps identify direction changes.
When the QMF line is above the signal line, momentum is bullish. When below, momentum is bearish. Crossovers between the two lines can indicate momentum shifts.
This format is familiar to traders who use indicators like MACD and prefer clean line-based visualization.
IMPULSE BARS
This mode displays the oscillator as a histogram centered on the 50 midline. Bars above 50 indicate bullish momentum, bars below 50 indicate bearish momentum. Bar height shows momentum strength.
The color intensity changes based on momentum direction. Bars that are increasing in the bullish direction show brighter color. Bars that are decreasing show muted color. This makes it easy to see momentum acceleration and deceleration at a glance.
HEIKIN FLOW
This mode applies Heikin-Ashi smoothing to the energy candles. Heikin-Ashi is a Japanese technique that averages price data to create smoother trends with fewer reversals.
The result is cleaner visual trends that are easier to follow, though with slightly more lag than standard energy candles. This format is useful for identifying sustained momentum moves without getting distracted by minor fluctuations.
OSCILLATOR ZONES
Regardless of display mode, the oscillator pane includes horizontal reference lines that define important zones:
Midline at 50: The neutral point. When the oscillator is above 50, overall momentum is bullish. When below 50, overall momentum is bearish.
Overbought level at 70: When the oscillator crosses above this level, the market is showing strong bullish momentum. However, this also means prices have risen significantly and bearish reversal probability increases the longer the oscillator stays elevated.
Oversold level at 30: When the oscillator crosses below this level, the market is showing strong bearish momentum. However, this also means prices have fallen significantly and bullish reversal probability increases.
Extreme overbought at 85: Maximum bullish exhaustion. At this level, almost all short-term buying pressure has been expended. Reversal probability is high.
Extreme oversold at 15: Maximum bearish exhaustion. At this level, almost all short-term selling pressure has been expended. Reversal probability is high.
Understanding these zones helps you assess the current market condition before looking at any other indicator components.
MARKET STRUCTURE: DYNAMIC SUPPORT AND RESISTANCE
The second major component of the indicator is market structure analysis through dynamic support and resistance levels. Unlike price-based support and resistance, these levels are calculated directly on the oscillator.
WHAT ARE OSCILLATOR-BASED S/R LEVELS
When the QMF oscillator reaches a high point and then reverses lower, that high point becomes a resistance level on the oscillator. When the oscillator reaches a low point and then reverses higher, that low point becomes a support level.
These levels represent momentum thresholds that the market has previously found difficult to exceed. They answer the question: At what momentum reading has the oscillator historically reversed?
WHY THIS MATTERS
Oscillator support and resistance provides different information than price support and resistance. Price S/R tells you where buyers and sellers have previously entered the market. Oscillator S/R tells you what level of momentum the market has been able to sustain.
If the oscillator approaches its resistance level, it suggests momentum is reaching the upper bounds of what has been achievable recently. Either momentum will break through (indicating unusually strong conditions) or it will reverse (indicating normal mean reversion).
Similarly, if the oscillator approaches support, it suggests momentum is reaching exhaustion levels that have previously triggered bounces.
HOW IT APPEARS ON THE CHART
Resistance is displayed as a horizontal red line with a RES label on the oscillator pane. Support is displayed as a horizontal cyan line with a SUP label. These lines update dynamically as new pivots form.
When the oscillator breaks through these levels, markers appear:
R with up arrow: Resistance level broken, indicating unusually strong bullish momentum
S with down arrow: Support level broken, indicating unusually strong bearish momentum
R with checkmark: Resistance held, price rejected at this level
S with checkmark: Support held, price bounced from this level
The dashboard also shows current S/R status: whether the oscillator recently broke resistance, broke support, is currently at resistance, is currently at support, or is in clear space between levels.
AUTOMATED TRENDLINES: MOMENTUM TREND STRUCTURE
The third major component is automated trendline detection on the oscillator. This identifies trending behavior in momentum itself, separate from price trends.
WHAT ARE OSCILLATOR TRENDLINES
Just as you can draw trendlines on a price chart connecting swing lows (uptrend) or swing highs (downtrend), the indicator draws trendlines on the oscillator connecting pivot points.
Support trendlines connect oscillator pivot lows and project forward with a flat or rising slope. These show upward trending momentum where each pullback finds support at a higher level.
Resistance trendlines connect oscillator pivot highs and project forward with a flat or falling slope. These show downward trending momentum where each rally faces resistance at a lower level.
WHY THIS MATTERS
Price trends and momentum trends do not always align. Price can continue making higher highs while momentum makes lower highs, a condition called bearish divergence. Momentum trendlines help visualize this behavior.
When momentum is making higher lows (rising support trendline), it suggests underlying strength even if price is consolidating. When momentum is making lower highs (falling resistance trendline), it suggests underlying weakness even if price is holding.
Breaks of these trendlines often precede price moves. If a falling momentum resistance trendline breaks upward, it suggests bearish pressure is releasing and bullish momentum may follow. If a rising momentum support trendline breaks downward, it suggests bullish pressure is failing and bearish momentum may follow.
HOW IT APPEARS ON THE CHART
Support trendlines appear in blue/cyan, resistance trendlines appear in pink/magenta. Lines extend forward from the most recent pivot point to show projected levels.
Small circle markers can optionally appear at each pivot point used to construct the trendlines, helping you verify the anchor points.
When the oscillator breaks through a trendline, markers appear:
TL with up arrow: Resistance trendline broken upward (bullish breakout)
TL with down arrow: Support trendline broken downward (bearish breakdown)
Trendline strength is calculated based on three factors: how many pivot points validate the line, how recently it formed, and the angle of the slope. Stronger trendlines have more touches, formed recently, and have moderate slopes. You can filter trendlines by strength to show only the most significant ones.
Optional trendline zones can display a shaded area around each trendline rather than just a single line, showing a zone of influence rather than a precise level.
DIVERGENCE: WHEN PRICE AND MOMENTUM DISAGREE
The fourth major component is divergence detection, which identifies discrepancies between price action and oscillator behavior.
WHAT IS DIVERGENCE
Divergence occurs when price makes a new high or low, but the oscillator fails to confirm it. This disagreement between price and momentum often precedes reversals.
There are four types of divergence:
REGULAR BULLISH DIVERGENCE
Price makes a lower low (new low point below the previous low), but the oscillator makes a higher low (its low point is above its previous low). This suggests that despite price going lower, selling momentum is actually weakening. The implication is that sellers are losing conviction and a bounce or reversal may be approaching.
Visual example: Imagine price drops from 100 to 95, bounces to 97, then drops again to 93. At the same time, the oscillator drops to 25, bounces to 35, then drops only to 30. Price made a lower low (93 vs 95) but the oscillator made a higher low (30 vs 25). This is regular bullish divergence.
REGULAR BEARISH DIVERGENCE
Price makes a higher high (new high point above the previous high), but the oscillator makes a lower high (its high point is below its previous high). This suggests that despite price going higher, buying momentum is actually weakening. The implication is that buyers are losing conviction and a pullback or reversal may be approaching.
HIDDEN BULLISH DIVERGENCE
Price makes a higher low (its low point is above its previous low), but the oscillator makes a lower low (new low below its previous low). This occurs during uptrends and suggests the trend will continue. Price is holding higher but momentum briefly dipped further, indicating a temporary pullback within a larger uptrend.
HIDDEN BEARISH DIVERGENCE
Price makes a lower high (its high point is below its previous high), but the oscillator makes a higher high (new high above its previous high). This occurs during downtrends and suggests the trend will continue. Price is staying lower but momentum briefly spiked higher, indicating a temporary bounce within a larger downtrend.
Regular divergence suggests reversal. Hidden divergence suggests continuation.
HOW IT APPEARS ON THE CHART
When divergence is confirmed, labels appear on the oscillator:
BULL DIV: Regular bullish divergence confirmed
BEAR DIV: Regular bearish divergence confirmed
H-BULL: Hidden bullish divergence confirmed
H-BEAR: Hidden bearish divergence confirmed
Dotted lines connect the pivot points on the oscillator to show the divergence pattern. Regular divergence uses solid colored lines, hidden divergence uses dashed lines.
The dashboard shows divergence status in real-time:
CHECKING BULL: A potential bullish divergence pattern is forming but not yet confirmed
CHECKING BEAR: A potential bearish divergence pattern is forming but not yet confirmed
BULL CONFIRMED: Bullish divergence has been validated
BEAR CONFIRMED: Bearish divergence has been validated
NONE: No divergence currently active
Divergence strength is calculated from the magnitude of the oscillator discrepancy. Only divergences meeting the minimum strength threshold are displayed to filter out minor, less significant patterns.
FLOW RIBBONS: VISUALIZING MOMENTUM ALIGNMENT
The fifth major component is the Flow Ribbon system, which displays multiple moving averages of the QMF oscillator to visualize momentum trend and alignment.
WHAT ARE FLOW RIBBONS
Flow ribbons consist of three Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs) applied to the QMF oscillator values. Think of them as smoothed versions of the oscillator at different speeds:
Fast Ribbon : Responds quickly to momentum changes, showing recent momentum direction
Medium Ribbon: Balances responsiveness with smoothness, showing intermediate momentum
Slow Ribbon: Moves slowly and shows longer-term momentum context
When these three lines are plotted together with filled area between them, they create a visual ribbon that expands and contracts based on momentum conditions.
WHY RIBBON ALIGNMENT MATTERS
The relationship between these three averages tells you about momentum structure:
BULLISH ALIGNMENT (Fast above Medium above Slow)
When the ribbons are stacked with fast on top, medium in middle, and slow on bottom, momentum is aligned bullishly across multiple timeframes. Short-term momentum leads, with medium and long-term momentum confirming. This is the strongest bullish configuration.
BEARISH ALIGNMENT (Fast below Medium below Slow)
When the ribbons are inverted with fast on bottom, medium in middle, and slow on top, momentum is aligned bearishly across multiple timeframes. Short-term momentum leads downward, with medium and long-term momentum confirming. This is the strongest bearish configuration.
MIXED/TRANSITIONING
When the ribbons are not properly stacked, momentum is in transition. This often occurs during consolidation, trend changes, or choppy conditions. Trading during mixed ribbon states carries higher uncertainty.
RIBBON EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION
Beyond alignment, the distance between the fast and slow ribbon provides additional information:
EXPANDING RIBBON
When the gap between fast and slow ribbon is increasing, momentum is accelerating. In a bullish alignment with expansion, upward momentum is strengthening. In a bearish alignment with expansion, downward momentum is strengthening. Expansion confirms trend conviction.
CONTRACTING RIBBON
When the gap between fast and slow ribbon is decreasing, momentum is decelerating. The current trend may be losing steam. Contraction often precedes consolidation or reversal. It serves as an early warning that the current move may be exhausting.
HOW IT APPEARS ON THE CHART
The fast ribbon appears as a thicker line, the slow ribbon as a thinner line. The area between them fills with color:
Green fill: Bullish ribbon alignment
Red fill: Bearish ribbon alignment
Gray fill: Neutral or transitioning state
The dashboard shows ribbon state as BULL, BEAR, or NEUT, and indicates whether ribbons are expanding (EXP) or contracting (CON).
Ribbon crossovers occur when the fast ribbon crosses the slow ribbon, signaling potential momentum shifts. These crossovers are confirmed only after the bar closes to prevent false signals from intrabar movement.
REVERSAL CLOUDS: PROBABILITY ZONES
The sixth major component is the Reversal Cloud system, which visualizes zones where momentum reversals have elevated probability.
WHAT ARE REVERSAL CLOUDS
Reversal clouds are shaded areas around the QMF oscillator that indicate probability zones for mean reversion. They answer the question: How far from average has momentum extended, and what is the probability it will revert?
When the oscillator moves far from its normal range, it creates stretched conditions. Like a rubber band pulled to its limit, the probability increases that it will snap back toward center. Reversal clouds visualize these stretched conditions.
CLOUD CALCULATION METHODS
Five different calculation methods are available, each with different characteristics:
DYNAMIC BOLLINGER
Uses statistical standard deviation to create bands that adapt to oscillator volatility. When the oscillator is volatile, bands widen. When the oscillator is calm, bands narrow. This method identifies moves that are statistically significant relative to recent oscillator behavior.
GOLDEN RATIO
Applies Fibonacci proportions (0.214 and 0.786) to the oscillator range. These ratios appear throughout nature and markets. Some traders believe these proportions have psychological significance in market behavior.
ADAPTIVE HALO
Scales cloud width based on price ATR rather than oscillator volatility. This connects cloud width to actual price volatility, making the clouds wider during volatile price action and narrower during calm periods.
VOLATILITY SQUEEZE
Uses short-term standard deviation to create bands that contract during low volatility and expand during high volatility. This method is particularly useful for identifying potential breakout conditions when volatility is compressed.
ICHIMOKU RSI
Applies concepts from Ichimoku Kinko Hyo equilibrium theory to create balanced zones. Uses multiple lookback periods to establish equilibrium levels where the oscillator tends to find balance.
HOW TO READ THE CLOUDS
The oscillator moves through the cloud area as momentum fluctuates:
When QMF enters the upper cloud region, it indicates extended bullish momentum. The higher into the cloud, the greater the probability of bearish reversal through mean reversion.
When QMF enters the lower cloud region, it indicates extended bearish momentum. The deeper into the cloud, the greater the probability of bullish reversal through mean reversion.
Cloud opacity adjusts based on reversal probability. More opaque coloring indicates higher reversal probability. Subtle coloring indicates lower reversal probability.
IMPORTANT UNDERSTANDING
Clouds show probability zones, not certainty. Price can remain in extreme zones longer than expected, particularly during strong trends. Clouds are most useful when combined with other components like divergence, S/R breaks, and ribbon alignment rather than used in isolation.
MULTI-TIMEFRAME ANALYSIS: SEEING THE BIGGER PICTURE
The seventh major component is Multi-Timeframe (MTF) analysis, which calculates QMF values across multiple timeframes to assess momentum alignment at different time perspectives.
WHY MULTIPLE TIMEFRAMES MATTER
The timeframe you trade on shows only one perspective of market momentum. A bullish signal on a 15-minute chart may occur within a larger bearish trend on the 4-hour chart. Understanding momentum context from higher timeframes helps you assess whether you are trading with or against the larger flow.
When multiple timeframes align in the same direction, the probability of a successful trade increases. When timeframes conflict, the situation is more uncertain and requires additional caution.
HOW MTF ANALYSIS WORKS
The indicator calculates the full QMF oscillator independently on four configurable timeframes. By default, these are set to 5-minute, 15-minute, 60-minute (1 hour), and 240-minute (4 hour), but you can configure them to any timeframes that suit your trading style.
For each timeframe, the system determines the current momentum bias:
OB - Overbought: QMF above 70, indicating extended bullish momentum that may reverse
B+ - Strong Bullish: QMF above 55 and above its signal line, indicating solid bullish momentum
B - Bullish: QMF above its signal line, indicating mild bullish momentum
N - Neutral: QMF near 50 with no clear direction
S - Bearish: QMF below its signal line, indicating mild bearish momentum
S+ - Strong Bearish: QMF below 45 and below its signal line, indicating solid bearish momentum
OS - Oversold: QMF below 30, indicating extended bearish momentum that may reverse
ALIGNMENT SCORING
The dashboard displays an alignment score showing how many of the four timeframes agree with each directional bias. This appears as a fraction like 3/4 or 2/4.
4/4 Bullish: All four timeframes show bullish readings - maximum bullish alignment
3/4 Bullish: Three timeframes bullish, one diverging - strong bullish alignment
2/4: Split between bullish and bearish - no clear alignment, use caution
3/4 Bearish: Three timeframes bearish, one diverging - strong bearish alignment
4/4 Bearish: All four timeframes show bearish readings - maximum bearish alignment
Higher alignment scores indicate more reliable momentum context. Trading with 3/4 or 4/4 alignment in your favor provides better odds than trading against alignment or during mixed conditions.
NON-REPAINTING MTF DATA
The multi-timeframe data uses proper request.security settings with lookahead disabled and gaps handled correctly. This ensures the MTF readings you see in backtesting match what you would see in real-time trading, with no future data leakage that could create misleading results.
LIVE MOMENTUM SCORING: REAL-TIME MARKET ASSESSMENT
The eighth major component is the Live Momentum Scoring system, which provides continuous real-time feedback on current market conditions.
WHAT IS LIVE MOMENTUM SCORING
Unlike signals which only appear when specific patterns complete, live momentum scores update every bar to show the current balance between bullish and bearish factors. This answers the question: Right now, how do the bullish factors compare to the bearish factors?
The system evaluates six categories for each direction and adds up points:
ZONE POSITION (0-25 points)
Rewards positioning in favorable oscillator zones. Deep oversold positioning adds points to the bullish score. Deep overbought positioning adds points to the bearish score. Extreme zones receive maximum points, moderate zones receive partial points, neutral zones receive zero.
DIVERGENCE (0-20 points)
Rewards active or forming divergence patterns. Confirmed divergence receives full points. Forming (checking) divergence receives partial credit. No divergence receives zero points.
TREND ALIGNMENT (0-20 points)
Rewards proper EMA stacking and trend MA positioning. Full bullish EMA stack (fast above medium above slow above trend MA) receives maximum bullish points. Partial alignment receives partial points.
MOMENTUM DIRECTION (0-15 points)
Rewards current momentum direction and acceleration. Accelerating momentum in the favorable direction receives maximum points. Simple directional momentum receives moderate points. Histogram turning (early reversal signs) receives partial points.
RIBBON STATE (0-10 points)
Rewards proper ribbon alignment and expansion. Aligned and expanding ribbons receive maximum points. Aligned but contracting ribbons receive moderate points. Mixed ribbons receive zero points.
MULTI-TIMEFRAME (0-10 points)
Rewards higher timeframe alignment. 4/4 alignment receives maximum points, scaling down as alignment decreases.
READING THE LIVE SCORES
The dashboard displays current scores for both directions:
BULL: Shows bullish score as percentage (0-100) and letter grade (A through D)
BEAR: Shows bearish score as percentage (0-100) and letter grade (A through D)
BIAS: Shows which direction currently dominates (BULL, BEAR, or NEUTRAL if close)
Grade thresholds:
A Grade: 70% or higher - Strong momentum factors aligned
B Grade: 50-69% - Moderate momentum factors present
C Grade: 30-49% - Some momentum factors but incomplete
D Grade: Below 30% - Weak or missing momentum factors
The dominant bias shows which direction currently has stronger factors. When one side leads by more than 10 points, it shows that direction. Otherwise, it shows NEUTRAL indicating balanced or mixed conditions.
WHY LIVE SCORING MATTERS
Live scores help you understand current market conditions even when no signal has fired. You can see momentum building or fading in real-time. A rising bullish score suggests conditions are improving for potential long opportunities. A rising bearish score suggests conditions are deteriorating.
This continuous feedback helps with:
- Anticipating potential signals before they fire
- Assessing whether to act on signals that do fire
- Understanding why a signal did or did not appear
- Monitoring open positions for changing conditions
THE DASHBOARD: YOUR ANALYSIS CONTROL CENTER
The dashboard provides a comprehensive real-time summary of all indicator components in one organized table. It displays on the price chart using force overlay so it remains visible regardless of which pane you are focused on.
DASHBOARD LAYOUT
The dashboard can be configured in three detail levels:
COMPACT MODE
Shows only essential information: QMF value, zone status, S/R status, and volume. Uses minimal screen space for traders who want the indicator to remain unobtrusive.
STANDARD MODE
Shows balanced detail including QMF values, zone status, last signal information, grade statistics, divergence status, S/R and volume status, live momentum scores, and MTF panel. Suitable for most traders.
FULL MODE
Shows maximum detail including everything in Standard mode plus EMA structure, ribbon state, volatility regime, signal statistics breakdown, and trendline counts. For traders who want complete information access.
DASHBOARD ROWS EXPLAINED
Row 1 - HEADER
Shows indicator name for identification.
Row 2 - QMF VALUES
Displays three values:
- QMF with directional arrow showing current oscillator value and whether it is rising, falling, or unchanged
- SIG showing the signal line value
- Histogram value with plus or minus sign showing the difference between QMF and signal line
Row 3 - PROGRESS BAR
Visual representation of oscillator position from 0 to 100 using text characters. Provides quick visual reference without needing to look at the oscillator pane.
Row 4 - ZONE STATUS
Text classification of current zone with color coding:
- EXTREME OB (red): Oscillator at or above extreme overbought level
- OVERBOUGHT (light red): Oscillator in overbought zone
- BULLISH (light green): Oscillator above 55 but below overbought
- NEUTRAL (gray): Oscillator between 45 and 55
- BEARISH (light red): Oscillator below 45 but above oversold
- OVERSOLD (light blue): Oscillator in oversold zone
- EXTREME OS (blue): Oscillator at or below extreme oversold level
Row 5 - LAST SIGNAL (Standard and Full mode)
Shows information about the most recent signal:
- Direction and grade (LONG A, SHORT B, etc.)
- Bars ago since signal fired
- Entry price when signal fired
- Current profit/loss from that price level
This helps track performance of recent signals and manage any open positions based on them.
Row 6 - GRADE STATISTICS (Standard and Full mode)
Running count of signals generated:
- A: Count of Grade A signals
- B: Count of Grade B signals
- C: Count of Grade C signals
- T: Total signal count
This provides perspective on signal frequency and grade distribution over the visible chart period.
Row 7 - DIVERGENCE STATUS (Standard and Full mode)
Current state of divergence detection:
- CHECKING BULL: Bullish divergence pattern forming, not yet confirmed
- CHECKING BEAR: Bearish divergence pattern forming, not yet confirmed
- BULL CONFIRMED: Bullish divergence validated
- BEAR CONFIRMED: Bearish divergence validated
- NONE: No divergence currently active
Row 8 - S/R AND VOLUME
Two pieces of information:
- S/R status: Shows R BROKEN (resistance broken upward), S BROKEN (support broken downward), AT RES (testing resistance), AT SUP (testing support), or CLEAR (between levels)
- Volume status: Shows HIGH (volume 1.5x or more above average), MID (volume near average), or LOW (volume below average)
Row 9 - LIVE MOMENTUM (Standard and Full mode)
Real-time momentum scoring:
- BULL: Bullish percentage and letter grade
- BEAR: Bearish percentage and letter grade
- Dominant bias indicator
Row 10-11 - MTF PANEL (when enabled, Standard and Full mode)
Multi-timeframe status:
- Top row shows the four timeframe labels
- Bottom row shows the status code for each timeframe (OB, B+, B, N, S, S+, OS)
- Final cell shows alignment score as X/4
FULL MODE ADDITIONAL ROWS
Structure row: Shows EMA stack status (BULL STACK, BEAR STACK, or relationship between fast and slow) and trend MA position (ABOVE MA or BELOW MA)
Stats row: Shows count of long signals, short signals, and active trendlines
Ribbon row: Shows ribbon state (BULL, BEAR, NEUT), expansion status (EXP or CON), and volatility regime (H-VOL for high volatility, L-VOL for low volatility, N-VOL for normal)
DASHBOARD POSITIONING AND SIZING
Position options: Top Left, Top Center, Top Right, Middle Left, Middle Right, Bottom Left, Bottom Center, Bottom Right
Size options: Tiny (minimal space), Small (balanced), Normal (maximum readability)
Choose a position that does not obscure important price action on your chart and a size that balances readability with space efficiency.
HOW SIGNALS EMERGE FROM CONFLUENCE
After understanding all the individual components, it becomes clear how signals are generated. Signals in QMF are not arbitrary triggers based on single conditions. They emerge when multiple independent factors align to create confluence.
THE PATTERN-BASED APPROACH
The signal system uses a hierarchical pattern-based approach. Rather than calculating a score from random factors and labeling it, the system actively hunts for specific predefined pattern combinations.
The system first checks for Grade A patterns. If none are found, it checks for Grade B patterns. If none are found, it checks for Grade C patterns. Each grade represents specific combinations of factors that must be present together.
GRADE A REQUIREMENTS
Grade A patterns require multiple strong factors aligned. Examples of Grade A pattern combinations:
Pattern A1 - Perfect Storm Reversal:
- Extreme zone positioning (deeply oversold or overbought)
- Confirmed regular divergence
- Structural break (resistance broken or support broken or trendline broken)
- Strong volume conviction (1.3x or higher)
- High MTF alignment (3 or more timeframes agreeing)
Pattern A2 - Breakout Conviction:
- Resistance or support broken
- Accelerating momentum in the breakout direction
- Full EMA stack aligned
- Ribbon aligned and expanding
- Strong volume conviction (1.4x or higher)
- Good MTF alignment (2 or more timeframes)
Pattern A3 - Zone Reversal Multi-Confirmation:
- Extreme or standard zone positioning
- Regular or hidden divergence confirmed
- Active bounce from zone
- EMA crossover or MA break in reversal direction
- Good MTF alignment (2 or more timeframes)
- Volume conviction present (1.2x or higher)
All factors in the pattern must be present simultaneously. Missing any single factor disqualifies the Grade A pattern.
GRADE B REQUIREMENTS
Grade B patterns require fewer but still meaningful confirmations. These patterns fire only when no Grade A pattern is detected:
Pattern B1 - Zone with Confirmation:
- Oversold or overbought zone positioning
- Momentum in reversal direction
- Hidden divergence, EMA crossover, or trendline break present
- Minimum MTF alignment met
Pattern B2 - Divergence with Structure:
- Regular or hidden divergence confirmed
- Structural break (S/R or trendline or MA)
- Momentum confirming direction
- Volume at least average
Pattern B3 - Clean Trend Continuation:
- Above or below trend MA
- Ribbon aligned in direction
- Oscillator crossed signal line
- EMA stack complete
GRADE C REQUIREMENTS
Grade C patterns require basic confirmations. These patterns fire only when no Grade A or Grade B pattern is detected:
Pattern C1 - Early Zone Entry:
- Zone positioning or approaching zone
- Momentum in expected direction
- Oscillator or EMA crossover present
Pattern C2 - Momentum Shift:
- Histogram turning in expected direction
- Oscillator crossover confirmed
- Oscillator on expected side of midline
SIGNAL QUALITY CONTROLS
Beyond pattern detection, several quality controls must be satisfied:
COOLDOWN
A minimum number of bars must pass between any two signals. This prevents signal clustering during volatile conditions and ensures each signal represents a distinct opportunity.
DIRECTION ALTERNATION
When enabled, signals must alternate between LONG and SHORT. After a LONG signal, only SHORT signals can fire until direction changes. This prevents multiple consecutive signals in the same direction.
PULLBACK REQUIREMENT
After a signal fires, the oscillator must retrace a minimum percentage before another same-direction signal can fire. This ensures re-entry signals occur after meaningful pullbacks rather than immediately after the first signal.
VOLUME CONFIRMATION (Optional)
When enabled, volume must meet minimum threshold relative to average. This filters out signals during low-volume periods when moves may lack follow-through.
BAR CONFIRMATION
All signals require barstate.isconfirmed, meaning they only fire after the bar closes. This prevents signals from appearing and disappearing during live bar formation, ensuring backtest results match live behavior.
A comprehensive example that combines signal generation logic, grading system, with all elements clearly annotated for easy understanding.
SETTINGS REFERENCE
This section provides a reference for the main configurable settings organized by category.
QUANTUM ENGINE SETTINGS
Sensitivity (5-50): Primary lookback period for momentum calculations. Lower values respond faster but may include more noise. Higher values smooth the oscillator but increase lag. Default 14 balances responsiveness with stability.
Smoothing (1-10): Exponential smoothing applied to final QMF value. Higher values reduce noise, lower values preserve detail. Default 3 provides good noise reduction.
Adaptive Mode: When enabled, automatically adjusts sensitivity based on volatility regime. Increases sensitivity during high volatility, decreases during low volatility.
Dimension Toggles: Enable or disable each of the four dimensions (Velocity, Volume, Volatility, Session) individually. Useful for customizing the oscillator for specific instruments or conditions.
Dimension Weights: Adjust relative contribution of each dimension. Weights are normalized so they do not need to sum to 1.0. Higher weight means that dimension has more influence on the final value.
Signal Length: EMA period for the signal line. Lower values make signal line more responsive, higher values make it smoother.
DISPLAY SETTINGS
Display Mode: Choose between Energy Candles, QMF Line, Impulse Bars, or Heikin Flow visualization.
Candle Glow: Adds luminous glow effect around energy candles based on momentum strength. Visually striking but can impact performance on slower systems.
Glow Layers: Number of glow layers when candle glow is enabled. More layers create smoother gradient but use more resources.
VISUAL SETTINGS
Theme: Choose between Tokyo Night (dark blue with vibrant accents), Dracula (purple-grey with high contrast), or Nord (muted arctic tones). Each theme is designed for extended trading sessions.
Glow Intensity: Controls transparency of glow effects. Lower values create more visible glows, higher values more subtle.
Enable Glow Effects: Master toggle for all glow effects around candles and levels.
REVERSAL CLOUD SETTINGS
Enable Reversal Clouds: Toggle cloud display on or off.
Cloud Style: Choose calculation method (Dynamic Bollinger, Golden Ratio, Adaptive Halo, Volatility Squeeze, Ichimoku RSI).
Cloud Transparency: Higher values make clouds more transparent, lower values more visible.
Cloud Width: Multiplier for cloud width. Higher values create wider reversal zones.
FLOW RIBBON SETTINGS
Enable Ribbons: Toggle ribbon display.
Fast/Medium/Slow Ribbon: Period for each ribbon EMA. Faster periods respond quicker, slower periods show longer-term trend.
DIVERGENCE SETTINGS
Enable Divergence: Toggle divergence detection.
Pivot Sensitivity: Bars required on each side to confirm pivot point. Higher values detect more significant pivots but may miss shorter-term divergences.
Confirmation Bars: Bars to wait after pivot detection before confirming divergence.
Min Strength Pct: Minimum divergence strength percentage to display. Higher values filter out weaker divergences.
Show Lines: Draw connecting lines between divergence pivots.
Min/Max Distance: Range of bars between pivots for valid divergence.
SIGNAL SYSTEM SETTINGS
Enable Signals: Toggle signal generation.
Show Signals: Filter by grade (A Only, A and B, All Grades).
Cooldown Bars: Minimum bars between signals.
Pullback Required Pct: Percentage pullback needed before same-direction signal.
Require Direction Alternation: Force signals to alternate LONG and SHORT.
Fast/Slow EMA: Periods for EMA crossover analysis.
Trend MA: Period for trend-defining moving average.
Min MTF Alignment: Minimum timeframes that must align for higher grades.
Require Volume Confirmation: Make volume threshold mandatory for signals.
Min Volume Ratio: Minimum volume relative to average when required.
TRENDLINE SETTINGS
Enable Trendlines: Toggle automated trendline detection.
Pivot Left/Right: Bars for pivot detection.
Extension Bars: How far to extend lines into future.
Min Touch Points: Minimum pivots to validate line.
Enable Strength Filter: Filter by calculated strength.
Minimum Strength: Threshold for strength filter.
Show Trendline Zones: Display shaded zones around lines.
Zone Width StdDev: Standard deviation multiplier for zone width.
Line Style: Solid, Dashed, or Dotted.
Line Width: Thickness in pixels.
Show Touch Points: Display circle markers at pivots.
Show Strength Labels: Display strength percentage at line end.
SUPPORT RESISTANCE SETTINGS
Enable S/R: Toggle dynamic S/R display.
Pivot Lookback: Period for detecting S/R pivots.
DASHBOARD SETTINGS
Enable Dashboard: Toggle dashboard display.
Position: Screen position (8 options).
Size: Tiny, Small, or Normal.
Style: Compact, Standard, or Full detail level.
MTF Panel: Include or exclude multi-timeframe panel.
MTF 1-4: Timeframe selections for MTF analysis.
LEVEL SETTINGS
Overbought/Oversold: Standard zone thresholds.
Extreme OB/OS: Extreme zone thresholds.
PRACTICAL EXAMPLE: READING THE COMPLETE PICTURE
This example walks through analyzing a chart using all the indicator components together.
SCENARIO: You are analyzing a 15-minute chart looking for trading opportunities.
STEP 1: ASSESS OSCILLATOR ZONE
You look at the QMF oscillator and see it reading 24, which is in the oversold zone. The dashboard confirms this showing OVERSOLD in the zone status. The progress bar shows the oscillator is in the lower portion of its range.
Initial assessment: The market has experienced significant selling pressure and is in territory where bullish reversals have elevated probability.
STEP 2: CHECK STRUCTURE
You look at the dynamic S/R levels. The oscillator recently touched its support level at 22 and bounced. You see an S with checkmark marker indicating support held. The dashboard shows AT SUP status.
Assessment update: The oscillator found support at a level that has held before. This adds to the bullish case.
STEP 3: EXAMINE TRENDLINES
You notice a resistance trendline connecting recent oscillator highs that has been declining. The oscillator is currently approaching this trendline from below. No break has occurred yet.
Assessment update: There is overhead resistance that will need to be cleared. A break above would be significant.
STEP 4: CHECK DIVERGENCE
The dashboard shows BULL CONFIRMED in the divergence status. Looking at the oscillator, you see a BULL DIV label with a dotted line connecting two pivot lows. The oscillator made a higher low while price made a lower low.
Assessment update: Confirmed bullish divergence suggests selling momentum is weakening despite price continuing lower. This is a meaningful signal of potential reversal.
STEP 5: EVALUATE RIBBONS
The ribbons are currently mixed with fast below medium but both above slow. Ribbon fill is gray indicating transitioning state. However, you notice the fast ribbon is turning upward and approaching the medium ribbon from below.
Assessment update: Ribbons are not yet aligned bullish, but appear to be transitioning. A bullish crossover may be approaching.
STEP 6: CHECK MTF ALIGNMENT
The dashboard MTF panel shows: 5m is B+, 15m is B, 1H is N, 4H is S. The alignment shows 2/4 bullish.
Assessment update: Lower timeframes support bullish bias, but higher timeframes are neutral or bearish. This is mixed alignment, suggesting caution. Any bullish move may face resistance from higher timeframe sellers.
STEP 7: REVIEW LIVE MOMENTUM SCORES
Dashboard shows BULL at 52% Grade B, BEAR at 28% Grade D. Dominant bias shows BULL.
Assessment update: Bullish factors currently outweigh bearish factors. The score suggests moderate bullish conditions, not yet strong.
STEP 8: SYNTHESIS
Putting it together:
- Oversold zone positioning (bullish factor)
- Support held (bullish factor)
- Bullish divergence confirmed (strong bullish factor)
- Ribbons transitioning but not yet aligned (neutral)
- MTF alignment mixed at 2/4 (caution factor)
- Live score favors bullish moderately (supporting factor)
- Resistance trendline overhead (risk factor)
Conclusion: Conditions favor a bullish reversal but with caution warranted due to mixed MTF alignment and overhead resistance. This would not qualify for a Grade A signal due to insufficient MTF alignment. If a signal fires, it would likely be Grade B.
STEP 9: SIGNAL FIRES
Several bars later, the oscillator crosses above its signal line while still in oversold territory. The EMA fast crosses above EMA slow. A LONG B signal appears at 85% confluence.
The signal represents: Oversold positioning plus confirmed divergence plus momentum crossover, meeting Grade B pattern requirements.
STEP 10: MONITORING
After entry, you monitor the dashboard for changing conditions. Live momentum scores continue rising. The resistance trendline breaks (TL up arrow marker appears). Ribbons align bullish. MTF alignment improves to 3/4 as the 1H turns bullish.
The improving conditions confirm the trade thesis. You hold the position as conditions strengthen.
ALERTS AVAILABLE
28 alert conditions are available covering all major events. To set up alerts, click the alert icon in TradingView, select this indicator, and choose the desired condition.
SIGNAL ALERTS
- A-Grade LONG Signal: Highest probability bullish entry
- A-Grade SHORT Signal : Highest probability bearish entry
- B-Grade LONG Signal: Solid bullish entry
- B-Grade SHORT Signal: Solid bearish entry
- Any LONG Signal: Any bullish signal regardless of grade
- Any SHORT Signal: Any bearish signal regardless of grade
DIVERGENCE ALERTS
- Regular Bullish Divergence: Classic bullish reversal pattern
- Regular Bearish Divergence: Classic bearish reversal pattern
- Hidden Bullish Divergence: Bullish continuation pattern
- Hidden Bearish Divergence: Bearish continuation pattern
- Any Bullish Divergence: Either regular or hidden bullish
- Any Bearish Divergence: Either regular or hidden bearish
STRUCTURE ALERTS
- Trendline Break Up : Resistance trendline broken
- Trendline Break Down: Support trendline broken
- Resistance Broken: S/R resistance level broken
- Support Broken: S/R support level broken
CROSSOVER ALERTS
- EMA Cross Up : Fast EMA crossed above slow EMA
- EMA Cross Down : Fast EMA crossed below slow EMA
- Trend MA Break Up: Oscillator crossed above trend MA
- Trend MA Break Down: Oscillator crossed below trend MA
ZONE ALERTS
- Entered Overbought Zone: Oscillator entered overbought
- Entered Oversold Zone: Oscillator entered oversold
- Entered Extreme Overbought: Oscillator reached extreme overbought
- Entered Extreme Oversold: Oscillator reached extreme oversold
RIBBON ALERTS
- Ribbon Cross Up: Fast ribbon crossed above slow ribbon
- Ribbon Cross Down: Fast ribbon crossed below slow ribbon
BOUNCE ALERTS
- Bounce From Oversold: Active reversal from oversold zone
- Bounce From Overbought : Active reversal from overbought zone
NON-REPAINTING Structure
All visual elements and signals in this indicator are non-repainting:
- Signals use barstate.isconfirmed to fire only after bar close
- Divergence confirmation waits for pivot validation
- Trendline breaks confirm after bar close
- S/R breaks confirm after bar close
- MTF data uses lookahead off setting
- No future data is used in any calculation
What you see in backtesting accurately represents what would have appeared in real-time trading.
RISK DISCLAIMER
This indicator is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice, investment advice, or trading advice.
Trading financial instruments involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The analysis provided by this indicator should not be relied upon as the sole basis for any trading decision.
Before trading:
- Understand you may lose some or all of your investment
- Never trade with money you cannot afford to lose
- Conduct your own research and due diligence
- Consider consulting with a qualified financial advisor
- Practice with paper trading before risking real capital
- Implement proper risk management with recommended maximum 1-2% risk per trade
By using this indicator, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this disclaimer and accept full responsibility for your trading decisions.
NCAT Supply & Demand Zones (BoS + Retest Fade)NCAT for TradingView draws Supply and Demand zones based on a simple Break of Structure (BoS) approach using pivot highs/lows.
When a bullish BoS occurs, it searches back for the most recent qualifying bearish “base candle” and creates a Demand zone.
When a bearish BoS occurs, it searches back for the most recent qualifying bullish “base candle” and creates a Supply zone.
Core logic
Structure (BoS): detected when price closes beyond the last pivot high/low.
Base candle selection: searches back a configurable number of bars and requires a minimum candle body size.
Zone source: draw zone from Wick (high/low) or Open (open + wick boundary depending on zone type).
Zone behavior: zones extend to the right, can fade on retests, and optionally delete when broken by a close beyond the distal line.
Inputs
Session filter (optional): only create new zones during a user-defined session/timezone.
Pivot length: controls pivot detection sensitivity.
Search back / Min body points: controls base candle qualification.
Extend / Max zones / Fade controls: manage performance and chart clutter.
Midline: optional 50% level visualization.
Notes
This is an educational tool and does not predict market direction.
Different symbols have different “point” conventions; adjust “Min body size (points)” accordingly.
Created by: Fernando Fortini
Market Participation Gradient [Interakktive]Market Participation Gradient (MPG) is a diagnostic oscillator that measures the quality and intensity of market participation by combining price efficiency with activity (volume or a FX-safe proxy) into a single 0–100 score.
Most tools tell you "how much activity exists." MPG focuses on "how effective that activity is," helping you differentiate clean directional participation from absorbed / inefficient participation where effort produces limited directional progress.
█ WHAT IT DOES
- Produces a 0–100 participation score (higher = stronger participation environment)
- Uses color as state context (not buy/sell)
- Classifies participation into four tiers for quick readability
- Includes an optional status-line HUD for at-a-glance context without chart clutter
█ WHAT IT DOES NOT DO
- NO buy/sell signals
- NO entries/exits
- NO alerts by default
- NO repainting / no lookahead (diagnostic context only)
█ HOW TO READ MPG
Level (0–100)
- Higher values = stronger participation environment
- Lower values = thin, drifting participation environment
Color (state language, not direction)
- Teal = Clean participation (efficient movement)
- Magenta = Absorbed participation (high activity, low efficiency)
- Amber = Building / transition state
- Grey = Thin / neutral state
█ TIER SYSTEM
MPG uses four tiers:
- THIN (0–20): low participation environment
- BUILDING (20–40): participation emerging / transitional
- STRONG (40–65): solid participation environment (quality becomes more meaningful)
- EXTREME (65+): very high participation environment (contextually important during events or late-cycle pushes)
█ QUALITY ASSESSMENT (STRONG / EXTREME)
Within STRONG and EXTREME tiers, MPG evaluates participation quality:
- Clean (Teal): Efficiency > 55%
- Absorbed (Magenta): Efficiency < 30% AND Activity > 1.5×
- Neutral (Grey): otherwise (mixed quality)
█ STATUS LINE HUD
MPG can display key values in TradingView's status line:
- Minimal: MPG (0–100) + Tier (0–3)
- Full: adds Direction (-1/0/1) and Quality (-1/0/1)
This provides quick context without tables or on-chart panels.
█ HOW IT WORKS (METHODOLOGY)
MPG combines two independent measurements:
1. Efficiency (0–1)
Efficiency = |Net Displacement| / Total Path Length
- High efficiency = price moved more directly
- Low efficiency = price moved less directly (more back-and-forth)
2. Activity (centered at 1.0)
Activity = Current Volume / Average Volume
- Activity > 1 = above-average activity
- Activity < 1 = below-average activity
FX / indices fallback: If volume is unreliable/unavailable, MPG uses a range-based proxy: (High–Low) / ATR (capped) to prevent distortion.
3. Participation Score (0–100)
Participation = Efficiency × √Activity × 100
The square root applies diminishing returns so activity alone cannot dominate without efficiency support.
█ SETTINGS
Core
- ATR Length — normalization baseline
- Efficiency Lookback — bars used for efficiency
- Volume Average Length — baseline for activity
- Smoothing Length — EMA smoothing (1 = minimal smoothing)
Visuals
- Histogram / Line / Tier Bands toggles
- Optional pane background tint (default OFF)
- Theme: Cinematic (subtle) or Vivid (brighter)
HUD
- Status Line HUD toggle
- HUD Detail: Minimal or Full
█ SUITABLE MARKETS
Works on any market with price data. For symbols with unreliable volume (common in FX), MPG automatically uses the range/ATR activity proxy.
█ RELATED (INTERAKKTIVE)
- MER — Market Efficiency Ratio (pure efficiency)
- ERD — Effort–Result Divergence (effort vs outcome)
- VSI — Volatility State Index (expansion/contraction context)
█ DISCLAIMER
This indicator is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and use appropriate risk management.
Golden Zone Structure [Kodexius]Golden Zone Structure is a ZigZag based market structure and Fibonacci tool designed to make swing context easier to read directly on the price chart. It detects meaningful pivot highs and lows, labels the evolving structure (HH, HL, LH, LL, including equal highs and lows), and automatically projects a Fibonacci map across the most recent completed swing.
Instead of forcing you to manually anchor Fib tools after every new leg, the script rebuilds levels each time a fresh pivot is confirmed. This makes it well suited for traders who focus on swing continuation, pullback depth, and reaction zones where liquidity and orderflow often concentrate.
A key emphasis is the Golden Zone highlight. The indicator shades the zone that is most relevant to the current swing context so you can quickly spot where a retracement is approaching a higher probability reaction area, without cluttering the chart with too many permanent objects.
The tool is intentionally visual and configurable. You can choose pivot source (High/Low or Close), adjust swing sensitivity via ZigZag period, switch color themes, and decide how much detail you want on screen (levels, zigzag lines, labels).
Optional trading markers can be enabled for users who want a lightweight “zone interaction” prompt. These markers are not intended as a standalone trading system. They are meant to complement your own confirmation rules (structure alignment, volume, higher timeframe bias, or price action triggers).
🔹Features
🔸 ZigZag Swing Engine
- Uses a configurable ZigZag period to filter noise and confirm swing points only when the lookback logic validates the move.
Supports different pivot sources (High/Low or Close) so you can choose between cleaner structure or more reactive behavior depending on the instrument.
Optional ZigZag leg drawing to visualize swing flow without clutter.
🔸 Market Structure Labels (HH, HL, LH, LL + Equals)
- Automatically labels each confirmed pivot based on how it compares to the prior pivot of the same type.
High side classification: H, HH, LH, EH.
Low side classification: L, HL, LL, EL.
Equal highs and lows help reveal potential liquidity pools and “magnet” areas where price often reacts or breaks with intent.
🔸 Auto Fibonacci Map on the Active Swing
- Rebuilds Fibonacci levels every time a new pivot is confirmed, keeping the projection aligned with the most recent completed leg.
Core retracement levels: 0.236, 0.382, 0.500, 0.618, 0.786.
Extension levels: 1.272 and 1.618 for expansion targeting and continuation mapping.
Optional price labels on each level, formatted to tick size so levels remain readable across markets.
🔸 Golden Zone Highlighting (Context Aware)
- Highlights the most relevant retracement band with a soft fill so you can spot “zone approach” moments at a glance.
The zone selection adapts to swing context, focusing on a different retracement region depending on whether the last confirmed pivot is a peak or a trough.
Adjustable transparency keeps the chart clean while preserving the key reaction area.
🔸 Visual Customization + Themes
- Multiple color themes (Neon, Ocean, Sunset, Monochrome) so the tool fits different chart styles and backgrounds.
Independent toggles for Fib levels, Golden Zone shading, ZigZag lines, and price labels.
Line width controls for better scaling across timeframes.
🔸 Optional Trading Markers + Alerts
- Optional BUY and SELL labels based on zone interaction logic with candle confirmation filters.
ATR based placement offset scaled by sensitivity so labels stay visually separated during volatility.
Built in alert conditions for new pivot highs and new pivot lows so you can monitor structure changes without watching every bar.
▶ Practical Usage Tip
• Use structure labels to define bias (HH + HL for bullish structure, LH + LL for bearish structure).
• Use the Golden Zone as a location filter, then wait for your own trigger (break of minor structure, rejection candle, volume shift, etc.).
• Treat extensions as “map points” not guaranteed targets. They work best when structure supports continuation.
BreakPoint LITE - Structure Shift SignalsBreakPoint LITE – Structure Shift Signals
Spot market structure shifts instantly and trade with clarity.
BreakPoint LITE helps traders identify key swing highs and lows, visualize potential structure shifts, and signal trade opportunities directly on your chart. With simple yet powerful filters like EMA and RSI, plus optional break-and-retest logic, it provides actionable insights while keeping your chart clean. The LITE version focuses on essential signals, making it perfect for traders who want a free, lightweight, and effective market structure tool.
✨ Features (LITE Version)
🔸 Swing High / Low Detection
🔸 Break + Retest Signals (optional)
🔸 EMA Trend Filter (optional)
🔸 RSI Filter (optional)
🔸 Cooldown Bars Between Signals
🔸 On-Chart BUY / SELL Labels
🔸 Simple HUD Display of Current Trade
🔸 Fully Free & Lightweight
Note: All PRO features are locked and visually marked, so LITE users are focused on essential functionality.
Make trading decisions based on LITE signals; consider PRO upgrade for full HUD and advanced features.
🔍 In-Depth Feature Breakdown
BUY/SELL Labels
🔹Plots clear signals directly on the chart
🔸 Instant, easy-to-read trade cues
Swing Detection
🔹Automatically detects swing highs and lows based on user-defined length
🔸 Identifies critical structure points for trade entries
Break + Retest Signals
🔹Optionally requires price to retest the breakout level before signaling
🔸 Reduces false signals and improves trade reliability
EMA Trend Filter
🔹Filter signals based on trend relative to EMA
🔸 Trade with the trend for higher probability setups
RSI Filter
🔹Filter signals using RSI above/below a midline
🔸 Avoid trades during overbought/oversold extremes
HUD Display
🔹Shows the current trade state (Long/Short/None) in a small table
🔸 Keeps track of market bias at a glance
Cooldown Bars
🔹 Prevent repeated signals too close together
🔸 Reduces signal noise and improves decision clarity
🛠️ Settings & Customization
▫️ Swing Length: 1–50 bars (default 5)
▫️ Use EMA Filter: On/Off
▫️ EMA Length: Default 200
▫️ Use RSI Filter: On/Off
▫️ RSI Length: Default 14
▫️ RSI Midline: Default 50
▫️ Require Break + Retest: On/Off
▫️ Retest ATR Tolerance: Default 0.5
▫️ Cooldown Bars After Signal: Default 10
Best Practices
Combine swing signals with EMA/RSI filters for higher accuracy.
Enable break-and-retest for more conservative trading.
Use cooldown bars to avoid repeated signals during volatile conditions.
Keep your chart clean; avoid cluttering with too many indicators.
Getting Started
Add BreakPoint LITE to your chart from the TradingView Public Library.
Adjust swing length, EMA, and RSI settings to your preference.
Enable break-and-retest if you want higher-confidence signals.
Watch for BUY / SELL labels and the simple HUD for trade bias.
💳 Unlock BreakPoint PRO for advanced HUD options, high-timeframe structure analysis, ATR-based stop loss/take profit, risk/reward visualization, and full customization. Upgrade to PRO to take your market structure analysis to a professional level!
⚠️ Disclaimer:
BreakPoint – Structure Shift Signals (LITE) is a technical analysis tool designed to highlight potential market structure shifts. It provides visual signals and trade bias suggestions based on swing highs/lows, optional EMA/RSI filters, and break/retest logic. It does not guarantee profits and should not be considered financial advice.
Users are responsible for their own trades. Always perform your own analysis and manage risk appropriately. Use proper stop-losses and position sizing. Trading involves significant risk of loss, and past performance is not indicative of future results.
By using this indicator, you acknowledge that the author cannot be held liable for any trading losses or financial outcomes resulting from its use.
If you'd like access or have any questions, feel free to reach out to me directly via DM.
Liquidity Void and Repair EngineLiquidity Void & Repair Engine
OVERVIEW
The Liquidity Void & Repair Engine is a high-fidelity institutional order flow tool designed to identify and track "Market Imbalances" or "Fair Value Gaps" (FVG). Unlike standard gap indicators that clutter the chart with every minor price jump, this engine uses Volatility-Adjusted Range Mapping to isolate high-conviction voids where price moved so rapidly that liquidity was left "unfilled."
The standout feature of this tool is its Active Repair Logic. The engine doesn't just draw static boxes; it monitors price action in real-time to determine when an imbalance has been "healed" by subsequent trading volume, providing a dynamic look at where the market has "unfinished business."
TECHNICAL LOGIC & ORIGINALITY
This script is published Open Source to contribute to the Pine Script community’s understanding of dynamic object management and order flow visualization.
ATR-Relative Filtering: To ensure only significant voids are plotted, the script uses a user-defined ATR (Average True Range) multiplier. This filters out market noise and focuses on institutional "impulse" moves.
Dynamic Box Management: Utilizing the Pine Script box array system, the script manages memory efficiently by updating existing objects rather than creating redundant ones.
The "Repair" Algorithm: The script tracks the high and low of every active void. When price action fully traverses the coordinates of a void, the script "seals" the box, visually marking the moment of liquidity equilibrium.
HOW TO USE
1. Identifying the "Magnet" (The Void)
When price moves aggressively, it leaves a "hole" in the auction.
Bullish Voids (Green): These represent areas where price surged so fast that buyers may still have unfilled orders sitting below. These act as Magnets for pullbacks.
Bearish Voids (Red): These represent areas where price plummeted, leaving a vacuum of selling pressure. These act as Magnets for relief rallies.
2. Trading the "Repair" Process
The Engine tracks how the market "repairs" these holes:
Partial Fill: If price enters a box but doesn't cross it, the "Magnet" is still active.
Full Repair: When a box is "sealed" (stops extending right), it indicates the imbalance is gone. If price "Seals" a green box and then bounces, it confirms the zone as Valid Institutional Support.
3. Confluence with the Trend
Continuation: In a strong uptrend, look for price to drop into a Green Bullish Void and find support. This is often the "Golden Entry" for trend followers.
Reversal Confirmation: If price ignores a Red Bearish Void and blasts right through it (sealing it instantly), it signals a massive shift in market regime and extreme bullish conviction.
USER SETTINGS
Lookback Period: How far back the engine searches for un-repaired gaps.
Min Gap Size (ATR %): Increase this to see only the "Major" institutional gaps; decrease it for a more granular intraday look.
Visual Styles: Fully customizable colors and transparency to match any chart theme (Dark/Light).
NOTES & DISCLAIMER
This script is a visualization of historical price imbalances and is intended for educational purposes only. It does not provide trade signals, entry/exit points, or financial advice. All trading involves risk.
SMC Structure & Expectation [WavesUnchained]SMC Structure & Expectation - Professional Context & Confirmation Tool
A sophisticated Smart Money Concepts indicator that combines objective market structure analysis with intelligent expectation logic and professional order block validation. Built for traders who value context over signal spam.
4-LAYER ARCHITECTURE
Layer 1: Market Structure
✓ Objective HH/HL/LH/LL detection based on confirmed pivot swings
✓ Internal structure tracking (micro swings within major legs)
✓ Structure alignment detection (Internal + External agreement)
✓ No predictions - pure price action description
Layer 2: Expectation/Bias
✓ Logical hypotheses derived from current structure
✓ "Expect HL" in bullish structure / "Expect LH" in bearish structure
✓ "Expect Continuation" after BOS events
✓ Expectation ≠ Signal (can be wrong, that's the point)
Layer 3: Confirmation (BOS + Order Blocks)
✓ Break of Structure (BOS) detection with 2 modes:
• Conservative: Close-cross (default)
• Aggressive: High/Low-cross with optional close confirmation
✓ Professional Order Block System with 8 intelligent filters
✓ Only creates OBs when expectation is met
✓ Maximum 1 OB per direction (quality over quantity)
Layer 4: Optional Warnings
✓ Trendline break detection
✓ Early Top/Bottom warnings (volume + volatility divergence)
✓ Can be disabled for clean chart focus
PROFESSIONAL ORDER BLOCK SYSTEM
8 Quality Filters (Cascade Logic):
1. BOS-Only Guard : No OB without confirmed Break of Structure
2. Displacement Filter : Minimum 1.0 ATR momentum (customizable)
3. Location Filter : Must be in Premium (bearish) or Discount (bullish) zone
4. Size Filter : 3 modes available:
• Hard Limit: Reject oversized OBs (strict)
• Score Penalty: Allow but reduce priority (balanced, default)
• Disabled: No size filtering (permissive)
5. Volume Filter : Optional relative volume threshold
6. FVG Filter : Optional Fair Value Gap requirement
7. Mitigation Tracking : 30% penetration = mitigated (score penalty)
8. TTL (Time-To-Live) : Auto-delete after 80 bars (prevents chart clutter)
Priority Scoring System (0-100):
• HIGH Priority (>80) : Bright colors, zero transparency
• MED Priority (50-80) : Normal colors, 30% transparency
• LOW Priority (<50) : Faded colors, 60% transparency
Score Components:
✓ Displacement strength (10-30 points)
✓ FVG confluence (+20 points)
✓ Relative volume (+5-15 points)
✓ Premium/Discount location (+10-20 points)
✓ Structure alignment (+30 points if aligned, -15 if conflict)
✓ Leg strength (+15-25 points for strong impulse vs correction ratio)
✓ Size penalty (-0 to -30 points if oversized, Score Penalty mode only)
BAR COLORING MODES
Choose your preferred visual feedback:
1. Off : No bar coloring
2. Structure : Bullish/Bearish/Neutral structure states
3. Expectation : Continuation zones (green = expect bullish, red = expect bearish)
4. BOS + OB Priority (Default):
• Highlights active Order Blocks by priority
• BOS events in bright neon
• Faded structure colors when no OB active
5. Multi-Layer : Combines structure + priority intensity
6. Alignment : Shows Internal/External structure alignment (orange = conflict warning)
INTELLIGENT LOGGING SYSTEM
Priority-based log filtering to reduce noise:
• All : Every event (debug mode)
• MED+ : Only medium and high priority events
• HIGH Only : Only high priority setups
• Smart (Default): Adaptive filtering based on priority + context
Logs include:
✓ Structure changes (HH/HL/LH/LL)
✓ Expectation updates
✓ BOS events with confirmation status
✓ OB creation with full scoring breakdown
✓ OB reactions (Tap/Deep/Failure classification)
✓ Rejection reasons with "Potential Lost" analysis
CONFIGURATION HIGHLIGHTS
Layer 1: Structure
• Pivot detection length: 5 (left) / 5 (right)
• Internal structure: Optional micro-swing tracking
• Swing confirmation: Closes beyond pivot required
Layer 2: Expectation
• Expectation expiry: 40 bars (auto-reset after timeout)
• Visual feedback: Labels + optional expectation zones
Layer 3: Confirmation
• BOS Mode: Close-cross (conservative) / High/Low-cross (aggressive)
• Close Confirmation: Optional 3-bar window for aggro mode
• Displacement: Min 1.0 ATR (customizable)
• Size Filter Mode: Hard Limit / Score Penalty / Disabled
• OB Location: 38% discount / 62% premium thresholds
• OB Size Range: 0.3-1.2 ATR (customizable)
• TTL: 80 bars default
• Volume Filter: Optional, 1.0x minimum
• FVG Requirement: Optional
Layer 4: Warnings
• Trendline break detection
• Early Top/Bottom signals
• Can be fully disabled
BEST USE CASES
✓ Context Tool : Understand where you are in the market cycle
✓ Confirmation Filter : Validate trade ideas with structure alignment
✓ Order Block Trading : High-probability zones with priority scoring
✓ Educational : Learn SMC concepts with transparent logic
✓ Multi-Timeframe Analysis : Combine with HTF structure for confluence
Optimized for:
• Commodities (NatGas, Gold, Oil)
• 1H - 4H timeframes
• Swing trading / Intraday positioning
KEY FEATURES SUMMARY
✓ Zero signal spam - only high-conviction setups
✓ Transparent scoring system - know why each OB matters
✓ Adaptive to market conditions - structure alignment detection
✓ Flexible filtering - customize to your risk tolerance
✓ Priority-based visuals - instantly identify best opportunities
✓ Professional logging - learn from rejections and acceptances
✓ Clean chart - auto-cleanup with TTL system
✓ Bar coloring modes - choose your visual feedback style
✓ Size Filter Mode - prevent blocking of high-quality oversized setups
PHILOSOPHY
This indicator follows the principle: "Context over signals, quality over quantity"
Expectations can be wrong - that's the point. They help you stay aware of the most likely scenario while remaining open to structure changes. When expectation is met AND confirmed by BOS + quality OB, you get a high-conviction setup.
Not a holy grail. Not a signal service. A professional analysis tool.
Version: 1.0.0
Author: WavesUnchained
Pine Script: v6
Market Pressure Regime [Interakktive]The Market Pressure Regime (MPR) is a 4-state market classifier that models how structural forces create "pressure zones" — regions where price movement is either supported (Release) or suppressed (Pinned) by market microstructure.
It combines compression analysis, follow-through efficiency, and stress detection into a composite pressure score, classifying markets into Release, Suppressed, Transition, or Trap states — helping traders understand WHY price is moving (or not moving) in the current environment.
█ USAGE
MPR addresses a core question traders face: Is the market in a regime where directional moves are likely to follow through, or is it structurally pinned?
For swing traders, MPR identifies Release phases where momentum strategies work best, and Suppressed phases where mean reversion dominates.
For day traders, it highlights Trap conditions — high effort with no follow-through — where reversals are probable and trend entries fail.
🔹 The 4-State Model
The indicator classifies markets into four distinct regimes:
• Release (Teal): Pressure score ≥ +5. Directional flow dominates. Price moves efficiently with follow-through. Favor trend continuation.
• Suppressed (Grey): Pressure score ≤ -5. Compression dominates. Price is range-bound or pinned. Fade extremes, expect reversion.
• Transition (Amber): Score between thresholds OR instability detected. Regime is uncertain — wait for confirmation before committing.
• Trap (Magenta): High stress + low follow-through. Effort without result. Expect reversals.
🔹 Reading the Pressure Histogram
The histogram displays the composite Pressure Score (range approximately -100 to +100):
• Positive values: Follow-through exceeds compression. Market is "releasing" — directional moves are supported.
• Negative values: Compression exceeds follow-through. Market is "suppressed" — price movement is constrained.
• Color reflects confirmed state: The histogram uses persistence filtering — a state must hold for N bars before the color changes, preventing false signals from noise.
🔹 The 5-Stage Calculation
MPR synthesizes five analytical stages into the final state:
1. Compression Score: Measures how tight the current range is relative to ATR. High compression suggests structural forces are pinning price.
2. Follow-Through Score: Measures price path efficiency (MER-style). Efficient moves indicate genuine directional flow, not chop.
3. Stress Score: Detects effort-without-result (ERD-style). High volume or range with no price progress = absorption.
4. Composite Pressure: Combines follow-through and compression into a single directional score.
5. Persistence Filter: Requires states to hold for configurable bars before confirming, eliminating flickering.
█ SETTINGS
Core Settings
• ATR Length: Period for volatility normalization. Default 14.
• Baseline Lookback: Period for compression and efficiency baselines. Default 20.
• Volume Average Length: Period for stress calculation baseline. Default 20.
State Classification
• Release Threshold: Pressure score above this = Release. Default +5.
• Suppressed Threshold: Pressure score below this = Suppressed. Default -5.
• Trap Threshold: Stress score above this (with low follow-through) = Trap. Default 30.
• Persistence Bars: Bars required to confirm state change. Default 3.
• Stability Lookback: Period for stability calculation. Default 20.
• Stability Threshold: Below this = forced Transition state. Default 0.5.
Visual Settings
• Show Pressure Histogram: Display the main pressure score histogram.
• Show Zero Line: Display the zero reference line.
• Show Background Tint: Subtle background color by state (default OFF).
Data Window
• Show Data Window Values: Export all calculated scores for analysis.
█ INTERPRETATION GUIDE
When to Use Trend Strategies (Release):
• Histogram tall and positive
• Teal coloring confirmed
• Price making efficient higher highs or lower lows
When to Use Mean Reversion (Suppressed):
• Histogram flat or negative
• Grey coloring confirmed
• Price oscillating without follow-through
When to Wait (Transition):
• Amber coloring
• Mixed signals — don't force trades
• Wait for state to resolve
When to Expect Reversals (Trap):
• Magenta coloring
• High volume moves that don't stick
• Often occurs at structural inflection points
█ COMPLEMENTARY TOOLS
MPR pairs well with:
• Volatility State Index (VSI) — Confirms whether volatility is expanding into the pressure regime
• Effort-Result Divergence (ERD) — Provides bar-by-bar absorption/vacuum detection
• Market Efficiency Ratio (MER) — Validates follow-through quality
█ SUITABLE MARKETS
Works across all liquid markets:
• Equities: SPY, QQQ, liquid single stocks
• Futures: ES, NQ, CL, GC
• Crypto: BTC, ETH
• Forex: Major pairs
Works on any timeframe, but 1H–Daily provides cleanest regime classification. Intraday (5m–15m) useful for session-level tactical decisions.
█ OPEN SOURCE
This indicator is open-source for educational purposes. Review the code to understand the full calculation methodology.
█ DISCLAIMER
This indicator is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own analysis and use proper risk management.
Market Structure [BOS/ChoCh Line & Bar-Chart]Overview
A comprehensive market structure indicator that identifies Break of Structure (BOS) and Change of Character (CHoCH) patterns - essential concepts in Smart Money trading methodology.
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🔹 KEY FEATURES
Two detection modes: Swing-based (High/Low) and Line Chart-based (Close)
Automatic HH/LL/LH/HL labeling with price and percentage change
BOS (Break of Structure) for trend continuation
CHoCH (Change of Character) for trend reversals
Market Structure Candle Coloring (MSC)
Optional Line Chart overlay
Fully customizable colors and display options
Built-in alerts for BOS and CHoCH events
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🔹 DETECTION MODES
Swings Mode
Uses candlestick highs and lows to identify swing points. This is the traditional approach and works well for most trading styles.
Line Chart Mode
Uses closing prices only to identify peaks and troughs - similar to how a line chart displays price action. This mode filters out wicks and can provide cleaner structure identification.
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🔹 STRUCTURE LABELS
HH (Higher High) - Price made a new high above the previous high → Bullish
HL (Higher Low) - Price made a higher low → Bullish
LH (Lower High) - Price failed to make a new high → Bearish
LL (Lower Low) - Price made a new low below the previous low → Bearish
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🔹 BOS vs CHoCH
BOS (Break of Structure)
A continuation signal. Occurs when price breaks a key level in the direction of the current trend.
Bullish BOS: Price closes above the last swing high during an uptrend
Bearish BOS: Price closes below the last swing low during a downtrend
CHoCH (Change of Character)
A reversal signal. Occurs when price breaks the key level that would invalidate the current trend.
Bullish CHoCH: During a downtrend, price closes above the high that produced the last Lower Low
Bearish CHoCH: During an uptrend, price closes below the low that produced the last Higher High
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🔹 CANDLE COLORING (MSC)
When enabled, candles are colored based on the current market structure trend:
Bullish trend: Candles colored in the bullish color
Bearish trend: Candles colored in the bearish color
Trend-conforming candles appear solid, counter-trend candles appear faded
Note: For best results, go to Chart Settings → Symbol and set Body/Border/Wick colors to transparent.
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🔹 SETTINGS
Market Structure Settings
Detection Mode - Choose between Swings or Line Chart
Swing Length - Sensitivity of pivot detection (higher = less sensitive)
Show BOS / Show CHoCH - Toggle display of each pattern type
Line Chart Display
Show Line Chart - Display the close-based line overlay
Line Chart Color / Width - Customize appearance
Labels & Extra Data
Show HH/LL/LH/HL Labels - Toggle swing point labels
Show Price at Pivots - Display price values
Show % Change - Display percentage change between swings
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🔹 ALERTS
The indicator includes alerts for:
Bullish/Bearish BOS
Bullish/Bearish CHoCH
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🔹 USAGE TIPS
Use higher Swing Length values on higher timeframes to filter noise
CHoCH signals potential trend reversals - consider waiting for confirmation
BOS signals trend continuation - can be used for entries in the trend direction
Combine with other confluence factors like support/resistance, order blocks, or volume analysis
The Line Chart mode can help identify structure on volatile instruments where wicks create noise
For best display of bar coloring set Visual Order -> Bring to Front
Auto-Anchored Fibonacci Volume Profile [Custom Array Engine]Description:
1. The Theoretical Foundation: Structure vs. Participation In professional technical analysis, traders often struggle to reconcile two distinct datasets: Price Geometry (where price should go) and Market Participation (where money actually went).
Why Fibonacci? (The Structure) Fibonacci Retracements map the mathematical structure of a trend. They identify psychological and algorithmic "interest zones" (0.382, 0.5, 0.618) where a correction is statistically likely to terminate. However, Fibonacci levels are theoretical—they are "lines in the sand" that do not guarantee liquidity or reaction.
Why Volume Profile? (The Verification) Volume Profile maps the historical exchange of shares at specific price levels. It reveals "fair value" (High Volume Nodes) and "market imbalance" (Low Volume Nodes). It is the only tool that verifies if a specific price level was actually accepted by institutional participants.
2. Underlying Calculations (The Custom Engine) This script operates on a custom-built calculation engine that bypasses standard built-in functions entirely. It uses Pine Script Arrays to build a Volume Profile from scratch. Here is the breakdown of the proprietary code logic:
A. The "Smart-Fill" Distribution Algorithm (Solves Gapping)
The Problem: Standard volume scripts often assign a candle's entire volume to a single price row. In volatile markets or steep trends, this creates visual "gaps" or a "barcode" effect because price moved too fast to register on every row.
My Solution: I wrote a custom loop that calculates the vertical overlap of every candle against the profile grid.
The Math: Volume Per Bin = Total Candle Volume / Bins Touched.
The Result: If a single volatile candle spans 10 price rows (bins), the script mathematically divides that volume and distributes it equally into all 10 array indices. This generates a solid, continuous distribution curve that accurately reflects price action through the entire candle range, not just the close.
B. Dynamic Arrays & Split-Volume Logic The script initializes two separate floating-point arrays (buyVolArray and sellVolArray) sized to the user's resolution (up to 300 rows). It iterates through the specific time-window of the swing:
If Close >= Open, the calculated volume slice is injected into the Buy Array.
If Close < Open, it is injected into the Sell Array.
These arrays are then visually stacked to render the dual-color profile, allowing traders to see the "Delta" (Buyer vs. Seller aggression) at key structural levels.
C. Custom Garbage Collection (Performance) To enable the "Auto-Anchoring" feature without causing chart lag or visual artifacts ("ghosting"), the script includes a Garbage Collection System. Before drawing a new profile, the script iterates through a tracking array of all existing objects (box.delete, line.delete) and clears them from memory. This ensures the indicator remains lightweight and responsive even when dragging chart margins or switching timeframes.
3. The Synthesis: Why Combine Them? The core philosophy of this script is Confluence . A Fibonacci level without volume is merely a suggestion; a Fibonacci level backed by volume is a defensive wall. By algorithmically anchoring a Volume Profile to the exact coordinates of a Fibonacci swing, this tool allows traders to instantly answer critical questions:
"Is the Golden Pocket (0.618) supported by a High Volume Node (HVN), or is it a Low Volume Node (LVN) that price might slice through?"
"Is the Shallow Retracement (0.382) holding because of structural support, or just a lack of selling pressure?"
4. How to Read the Indicator
The Geometry: The script automatically detects the trend and draws standard Fib levels (0, 0.236, 0.382, 0.5, 0.618, 0.786, 1.0).
The Confluence Check: Look for the Point of Control (Red Line). If this High Volume Node aligns with a key Fib level (e.g., the 0.618), the probability of a reversal increases significantly.
The Imbalance Check: Look for "Valleys" in the profile (Low Volume Nodes). These gaps often act as "slippage zones" where price travels quickly between structural levels.
Buy/Sell Splits: The dual-color bars (Teal/Red) reveal the composition of the volume. A 0.618 level held up by dominant Buy Volume is a stronger bullish signal than one with mixed volume.
5. Settings & Customization
Lookback Length: Sensitivity of the swing detection (Default: 200 bars).
Resolution: Granularity of the profile rows (Default: 100). Higher values provide smoother definition.
Width (%): Responsive sizing that scales the profile relative to the trend's duration.
Extend Lines: Option to project structural levels infinitely to the right.
Disclaimer This script is an analytical tool for visualizing historical market data. It does not provide trade signals or financial advice.
Advanced custom multi MA signals (EMA/SMA/VWMA/VWAP) Features of Multi Moving Averages
The biggest enemy in trading is "Noise." If you get swayed by minute fluctuations on the chart, you end up missing the forest for the trees.
This indicator (Advanced Custom Multi MA Signals) is not just a simple line. By combining the three core elements of Price, Time, and Volume, it acts as a navigation system that visualizes the market's "true trend." In particular, the ability to analyze 5 moving averages simultaneously across various timeframes is akin to viewing a 3D map of the battlefield.
Understanding Core Concepts
This indicator supports 4 types of moving averages. It is crucial to clearly understand the nature of each tool.
SMA (Simple Moving Average): The most basic average value. Since it produces fewer whipsaws (false signals), it is used as a baseline to judge the "long-term trend."
EMA (Exponential Moving Average): Places more weight on recent prices. It reacts sensitively to market changes, making it advantageous for identifying "entry points."
VWMA (Volume Weighted Moving Average): Incorporates "volume" into the price calculation. It acts as a "false signal filter," weeding out price moves that aren't backed by trading volume.
VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price): The benchmark price used by institutional investors for daily trading. It is calculated based on the session, regardless of the period settings. It is considered the "lifeline" of day trading.
Indicator Settings Guide
Open the settings window and tune it to fit your trading style.
MA 01 ~ 05 (Moving Average Settings)
MA Type: Select according to your purpose. (Generally, EMA is recommended for short-term analysis, SMA/VWMA for long-term).
Length: Enter the period you wish to analyze (e.g., 20, 60, 120, 200).
Timeframe: This is the core feature. It allows you to overlay moving averages from a higher timeframe (e.g., 4-hour, Daily) onto the chart you are currently viewing (e.g., 15-minute).
Signal Option (Trading Signals)
Golden Cross (GC) / Death Cross (DC): Captures the moment the short-term line breaks through the long-term line. You can run up to 3 strategies simultaneously.
Ribbon Gradient (Trend Visualization)
Represents the gap between two moving averages with color. As the color deepens and the width expands, it indicates a powerful trend; if the width narrows, it suggests a high probability of a trend reversal.
5 Usage Strategies
The highlight of this indicator is the cross strategy utilizing the "Multi-Timeframe (MTF)" feature. Familiarize yourself with the 5 example strategies below and set up your own strategy based on your expertise.
💡 Tip 1. Do not go against the "Major Trend" (The Authority of the Weekly Candle)
Settings: Set MA5 to .
Interpretation: The Weekly 50 line is the "major trend line" managed by institutions and market makers. If the current price is above this line, maintain only a "Buy (Long)" bias; if below, maintain only a "Sell (Short)" bias. Adhering to this rule alone can help you avoid massive losses.
💡 Tip 2. Highly Reliable "Swing Signal" (Daily Golden Cross)
Settings: In Signal 1, configure the Short MA to and the Long MA to .
Interpretation: A Golden Cross where the 4-Hour 50 EMA breaks above the Daily 50 EMA often signifies a major "trend reversal" rather than a temporary rebound. This provides an ideal entry signal for office workers or swing traders who need high reliability.
💡 Tip 3. 4-Hour Candle as the Standard for "Precision Entry"
Situation: When the Daily trend is rising (Bullish alignment).
Strategy: While watching the 15-minute or 1-hour chart, set the indicator's Signal 2 to the cross of and .
Interpretation: When the Daily chart is in an uptrend, a Golden Cross occurring on the 4-Hour chart marks "the point where a correction (pullback) ends and the rise resumes." This is the entry point with the best risk-to-reward ratio.
💡 Tip 4. Filtering Out "Fake Signals" (The Secret of Volume)
Strategy: When creating a cross signal, try using VWMA (Volume Weighted) for the Long MA, even if you use EMA for the Short MA.
Reason: A Golden Cross caused simply by a rise in price can be a trap. However, if it breaks through the heavy VWMA line accompanied by volume, it is strong evidence that "genuine liquidity" has entered.
💡 Tip 5. Remember the "Hierarchy" (Higher Timeframe Priority Rule)
Principle: If a Golden Cross (Buy Signal) appears on the 4-Hour chart, but the Daily chart is in a Death Cross (Sell Signal) state, do not enter.
Interpretation: A signal from a lower timeframe cannot overcome the power of a higher timeframe. The professional approach is to trade with significant volume only when signals align (Sync) in the order of Weekly > Daily > 4-Hour. Keep this indicator's dashboard feature on and always check the status of higher timeframes.
Signal Generation Principle (Operating Mechanism)
Signals are generated when the set short-term moving average and long-term moving average cross each other.
📈 1. Golden Cross (BUY = Buy Signal)
Situation: The moment the short-term MA crosses upward from below the long-term MA.
Principle: It implies that recent buying pressure has broken through the resistance level accumulated over a long period.
📉 2. Death Cross (SELL = Sell Signal)
Situation: The moment the short-term MA crosses downward from above the long-term MA.
Principle: It implies that recent selling pressure has collapsed the long-term support line.
※ If the candles are not displaying correctly or are flickering, please set the indicator's 'Visual order' to 'Bring to front' as shown in the image below.
Investment Caution and Disclaimer
Before using this indicator for actual trading, please strictly read the contents below.
① Auxiliary indicators are a "Compass," not a "Book of Prophecy."
This indicator is merely a tool that mathematically calculates and visualizes past price data. A "magic indicator" that predicts future price fluctuations 100% accurately or guarantees profit does not exist. The signals provided are for reference only and must never be the sole basis for entry/exit decisions.
② The responsibility for all investments lies with "Yourself."
Financial investment (Cryptocurrencies, Stocks, Futures, etc.) involves high volatility and is a risky activity that can result in the loss of some or all of the principal. The final responsibility for all trading results (profits and losses) incurred by utilizing this indicator lies entirely with the investor. The distributor and developer accept no legal responsibility for investment results under any circumstances.
③ Past data does not guarantee the future.
Even a Golden Cross that fit perfectly in backtesting or past charts may operate differently in tomorrow's market situation (News, Macroeconomics, Unexpected Variables, etc.). Do not rely solely on technical analysis; you must conduct fundamental analysis and risk management in parallel.
④ Risk management is the top priority.
No matter how promising a signal appears, "all-in trading" (investing all assets in a single trade) is a shortcut to bankruptcy. More important than the indicator itself is adhering to the principles of strict scaling in (split buying) and Stop-Loss.
Market Structure HighLow + Liquidity [MaB]📊 Market Structure HighLow + Liquidity A comprehensive indicator combining precision market structure analysis with real-time liquidity zone detection, built on a custom finite-state machine architecture.
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🎯 KEY FEATURES
• Automatic Swing Detection Identifies structural High/Low points using a dual-confirmation system (minimum candles + pullback percentage)
• Smart Trend Tracking Automatically switches between Uptrend (Higher Highs & Higher Lows) and Downtrend (Lower Highs & Lower Lows)
• Breakout Alerts Visual markers for confirmed breakouts (Br↑ / Br↓) with configurable threshold
• Sequential Labeling Clear numbered labels (L1, H2, L3, H4...) showing the exact market structure progression
• Color-Coded Structure Lines
• Green: Uptrend continuation legs
• Red: Downtrend continuation legs
• Gray: Trend inversion points
• Imbalance Zones (FVG) Automatically detects Fair Value Gaps that form during impulsive moves between validated swing points
• Inducement Zones Identifies potential liquidity traps - FVGs that form before breakout confirmation, often used as stop-hunt areas
• Dynamic Zone Management Zones automatically close when price touches them, with configurable retracement sensitivity
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🔬 TECHNICAL ARCHITECTURE
This indicator does NOT rely on TradingView's built-in ta.pivothigh() / ta.pivotlow() functions.
Instead, it implements a custom finite-state machine (FSM) that manages multiple monitoring states, alternating dynamically between Uptrend and Downtrend modes based on confirmed breakouts.
Core Components:
• State Machine Engine Multiple internal states handle candidate detection, validation, and confirmation phases. The system transitions between states based on price action triggers and confirmation criteria.
• Dual-Confirmation System Each swing point must satisfy two independent filters before validation:
o Time-based filter (minimum candles)
o Price-based filter (minimum retracement %)
• Directional Breakout Logic Separate breakout detection routines for uptrend continuation, downtrend continuation, and trend inversion scenarios. Each triggers specific state transitions.
• FVG Classification Engine Automatically distinguishes between Imbalance zones (post-confirmation FVGs) and Inducement zones (pre-confirmation FVGs) based on breakout timing context.
• Dynamic Zone Lifecycle Zones are created, monitored, and closed through a managed lifecycle with configurable touch sensitivity.
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⚙️ CONFIGURABLE PARAMETERS
Market Structure
• Analysis Start Date: Define when to begin structure analysis
• Min Confirmation Candles: Required candles for validation (default: 3)
• Pullback Percentage: Minimum retracement for confirmation (default: 10%)
• Breakout Threshold: Percentage beyond structure for breakout (default: 1%)
Liquidity
• Show Zones: Toggle visibility of imbalance and inducement zones
• Zone Colors: Customize colors for Supply/Demand imbalances and inducements
• Zone Retracement %: How deep price must enter zone to consider it touched (0-100%)
• Inactive Zones Transparency: Visual distinction for closed zones
Display
• Show Market Structure Table: Toggle info panel
• Replay Mode: Optimize for TradingView Replay feature
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🎨 ZONE COLOR CODING
• 🔴 Imbalance Supply (Red): Bearish FVG - potential resistance/short entry
• 🟢 Imbalance Demand (Green): Bullish FVG - potential support/long entry
• 🟠 Inducement Supply (Orange): Pre-breakout bearish FVG - possible stop-hunt zone
• 🔵 Inducement Demand (Blue): Pre-breakout bullish FVG - possible stop-hunt zone
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💡 HOW IT WORKS
1. Initializes state machine in UPTREND mode, searching for first swing Low
2. Tracks price movement and triggers candidate states upon potential reversals
3. Validates candidates through dual-confirmation (time + price filters)
4. Upon confirmation, scans price range for FVG patterns (3-candle gaps)
5. Classifies detected FVGs based on breakout timing (Inducement vs Imbalance)
6. Monitors breakout levels - triggers state transitions on confirmed breaks
7. Alternates between Uptrend/Downtrend modes based on breakout direction
8. Manages zone lifecycle - closes zones when price retraces into them
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🔧 BEST USED FOR
• Identifying key support/resistance levels with liquidity context
• Spotting potential reversal zones (imbalances)
• Avoiding stop-hunt traps (inducement awareness)
• Trend direction confirmation
• Breakout trading setups with confluence
• Multi-timeframe structure and liquidity analysis
• Understanding where institutional orders may be resting
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⚠️ NOTES
• Works best on higher timeframes (1H+) for cleaner structure
• Inducement zones often convert to Imbalance zones after breakout confirmation
• Zone Retracement % allows fine-tuning: 0% = first touch, 25% = quarter penetration, 100% = full traversal
• Inactive zones remain visible (faded) to show historical liquidity levels
• Use Replay Mode when backtesting to prevent buffer overflow errors
SMC Academy [PhenLabs]📊 SMC Academy
Version: PineScript™ v6
📌 Description
The SMC Academy indicator is a comprehensive educational tool designed to demystify Smart Money Concepts (SMC) for traders of all levels. Unlike standard indicators that simply print signals, this script uses a “Learning Phase” system that allows users to toggle between individual concepts—such as Market Structure, Liquidity, Imbalances, and Order Blocks—or view them all simultaneously. It lets you focus on one piece of the puzzle at a time.
🚀 Points of Innovation
Progressive Learning Modes: Toggle between 5 distinct phases to master concepts individually before using the Full Strategy Mode.
Educational Tooltips: Hover over labels to read detailed explanations of why a BOS, MSS, or Liquidity zone was identified.
Smart Filtering: Uses ATR and Volume integration to filter out low-quality Fair Value Gaps and weak Order Blocks.
HTF Dashboard: A built-in panel analyzes Higher Timeframe (4H) data to ensure you are trading in alignment with the broader trend.
🔧 Core Components
Market Structure Engine: Automatically detects Swing Highs and Lows to map out market direction using configurable swing lengths.
Liquidity Manager: Identifies unmitigated swing points that serve as Buy-Side (BSL) and Sell-Side (SSL) liquidity magnets.
Imbalance Detector: Highlights Fair Value Gaps (FVG) where price inefficiencies exist, using ATR thresholds to ignore noise.
Order Block Identifier: Locates the specific candles responsible for structure breaks, validated by volume analysis.
🔥 Key Features
Break of Structure (BOS): Automatically marks trend continuation signals with solid lines and color-coded labels.
Market Structure Shift (MSS): Identifies potential trend reversals when significant swing points are breached.
Dashboard Context: Displays the current trend direction and the 4H context directly on your chart.
Custom Alerts: Built-in alert conditions for structure breaks and new Order Blocks allow for automated tracking.
🎨 Visualization
Structure Lines: Solid lines indicate confirmed breaks (Green for Bullish, Red for Bearish).
Liquidity Zones: Dotted lines extending rightward indicate resting liquidity levels that price may target.
FVG Boxes: Shaded boxes highlight imbalance zones, automatically extending for a user-defined number of bars.
Dashboard: A clean, non-intrusive table in the top-right corner displays trend status and active mode.
📖 Usage Guidelines
Setting Categories
Learning Mode: Select from ‘1. Market Structure’ through ‘5. Full Strategy Mode’ to filter what appears on the chart.
Swing Detection Length: Default (5). Determines the sensitivity of the swing high/low detection.
Structure Break Type: Options (Close/Wick). Choose whether a candle close or just a wick is required to confirm a break.
Min FVG Size: Default (0.5 ATR). Filters out gaps smaller than this multiplier to reduce noise.
Filter Weak OBs by Volume: Default (True). Only highlights Order Blocks where volume exceeds the 20-period average.
✅ Best Use Cases
Educational Study: Isolate “Phase 1: Market Structure” to practice identifying trend changes without distraction.
Trend Following: Use “Phase 3: Imbalances” to find entry points within an established trend.
Reversal Trading: Combine “Phase 2: Liquidity” and “Phase 4: Order Blocks” to catch reversals at key levels.
⚠️ Limitations
Subjectivity: Market structure can be interpreted differently depending on the swing length settings used.
Ranging Markets: Like all trend-following concepts, false BOS/MSS signals may generate during choppy, sideways price action.
Repainting: While the signals are non-repainting once confirmed, the live candle may flash a signal before the close if “Close” mode is selected.
💡 What Makes This Unique
Interactive Learning: The inclusion of tooltip explanations transforms this from a simple tool into an active mentor.
Phase-Based Workflow: The ability to strip the chart back to basics at the click of a button is unique to the PhenLabs ecosystem.
🔬 How It Works
Swing Analysis: The script calculates pivot highs and lows based on your length input to define the structural landscape.
Break Validation: It checks if price crosses these pivot points to trigger BOS (Continuation) or MSS (Reversal) logic.
Volume Confirmation: For Order Blocks, it looks back inside the swing leg to find the specific candle responsible for the move, verifying it has significant volume.
💡 Note:
For the best experience, start in Phase 1 to calibrate your Swing Detection Length to the specific volatility of the asset you are trading before enabling Full Strategy Mode.
Liquidity Levels Pro Tool - thewallranka
Liquidity Levels Pro Tool is a market-structure and liquidity-mapping indicator designed to help discretionary futures and index traders identify statistically relevant price levels where reactions, continuations, or liquidity sweeps are more likely to occur.
This script is a decision-support tool, not a signal generator. It does not issue buy/sell alerts or predict future price movement. Instead, it organizes and scores liquidity information so traders can make their own contextual decisions.
What this indicator does
The script continuously detects and maintains liquidity zones derived from price pivots, then evaluates those zones using multiple structural and contextual factors:
Repeated price interaction (touches)
Freshness (time since last interaction)
Confluence with key reference levels
Reaction behavior after contact
Session relevance (RTH vs overnight)
Market regime (trend vs mean reversion)
Time-of-day effects (open, midday, power hour)
Only the most relevant zones—based on a dynamic scoring system—are displayed to reduce chart clutter and focus attention on levels that have historically mattered.
Core components
1. Liquidity Zones
Zones are built from pivot highs and lows and expanded into areas using a configurable tick-based padding. Nearby zones are merged to avoid redundancy.
Each zone is continuously evaluated and assigned a score (0–100) reflecting its relative importance.
2. Zone Scoring (No Lookahead)
Zone scores are based on:
Number of confirmed interactions
Recency of the last touch
Confluence with prior day/week levels, VWAP, and Opening Range
Reaction quality after touches (speed and follow-through)
Session alignment (zones that “work” in the current session are favored)
Penalties after liquidity sweeps
Zones are not forward-looking and do not rely on future data.
3. Context Engine
The script classifies the current environment using VWAP slope and distance:
Trend (up or down)
Mean reversion
Mixed/transition
Time-of-day context (Open, Midday, Power Hour) is also tracked internally and influences zone scoring.
This context is displayed in the HUD to support situational awareness, not automated decisions.
4. Liquidity Sweeps
Optional sweep detection highlights situations where price trades beyond a zone and closes back inside, indicating potential stop runs or failed breakouts.
Sweeps are rate-limited and applied conservatively to avoid visual noise.
5. Trade Planning Levels (Optional)
When enabled, the script highlights the nearest high-quality liquidity level above and below price based on score thresholds.
These are intended as reference targets, not trade entries or exits.
HUD (Heads-Up Display)
The on-chart HUD summarizes:
Key reference levels (prior day/week, Opening Range)
Nearest strong liquidity above/below price
Market regime and time-of-day context
Distance to levels (ticks or points)
The HUD is fully optional, positionable, and includes resizable modes (Small / Medium / Large) to fit different chart layouts.
How to use this tool
This indicator is best used as part of a discretionary trading process, for example:
Identifying areas where price is more likely to react or pause
Framing trades around higher-quality structure instead of arbitrary levels
Filtering setups based on session and regime context
Managing expectations near known liquidity rather than chasing price
It is intentionally designed not to provide trade signals.
Limitations and important notes
This script does not predict outcomes or guarantee reactions
High-scoring zones can still fail
Liquidity behavior is context-dependent and probabilistic
No performance claims or backtested results are provided
The indicator should not be used in isolation
Past behavior does not imply future results.
Chart and usage notes
The script is intended for standard time-based charts
Recommended for liquid futures and index products
Use a clean chart for clarity when publishing or sharing
No external indicators are required
Final note
Liquidity Levels Pro (Tool) — v6 is designed to organize complex market structure into a clear, readable framework, allowing traders to focus on execution and risk management rather than raw level detection.
This script reflects an analytical approach to intraday liquidity and structure, not an automated trading system.
Context Bundle | VWAP / EMA / Session HighLow (v6)
📌 0DTE Context Bundle (v6)
**VWAP • EMA Cloud • Session High/Low (NY / London / Asia)
The **0DTE Context Bundle** is a *decision-making overlay*, not a signal spam indicator.
It’s designed to help traders clearly see **value, trend, and liquidity levels** across **New York, London, and Asia sessions** — all in one clean, customizable tool.
Built for **NQ, ES, Gold, and FX pairs**, with a focus on **5–15-minute execution charts**.
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## 🔹 What This Indicator Shows
### ✅ VWAP + ATR Bands
* Session VWAP (fair value)
* ATR-based extension bands (1x / 2x)
* Helps identify **overextension, mean reversion zones, and trend pullbacks**
### ✅ EMA 9 / 21 Cloud
* Visual trend and momentum filter
* Custom colors + opacity
* Identifies **trend continuation vs chop**
### ✅ Session High / Low Levels
* **New York RTH**
* **London**
* **Asia (midnight-safe)**
* Optional previous session highs/lows
* Adjustable line styles, widths, colors, and extensions
### ✅ Anchored VWAP (Optional)
* Reset by:
* Daily
* NY session start
* London session start
* Asia session start
* Useful for tracking **session-specific value shifts**
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## 🔹 How Traders Use It
This indicator is meant to answer:
* *Are we trading at value or extension?*
* *Is the market trending or rotating?*
* *Where is liquidity likely sitting right now?*
Common use cases:
* Trend pullbacks into VWAP or EMA cloud
* Reversal setups at session highs/lows
* Session breakout + retest confirmation
* Overnight context for London and Asia sessions
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## 🔹 Customization & Flexibility
Every component can be toggled and styled:
* Colors, widths, line styles
* Cloud up/down colors + opacity
* Session visibility and extensions
* VWAP band multipliers and ATR length
Members can adapt it to **their own style**, market, and timeframe.
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## ⚠️ Disclaimer
This indicator is provided for **educational and informational purposes only**.
It does **not** provide financial advice or trade signals.
Always manage risk and confirm entries with your own strategy.
