Institutional Volume Profile# Institutional Volume Profile (IVP) - Advanced Volume Analysis Indicator
## Overview
The Institutional Volume Profile (IVP) is a sophisticated technical analysis tool that combines traditional volume profile analysis with institutional volume detection algorithms. This indicator helps traders identify key price levels where significant institutional activity has occurred, providing insights into market structure and potential support/resistance zones.
## Key Features
### 🎯 Volume Profile Analysis
- **Point of Control (POC)**: Identifies the price level with the highest volume activity
- **Value Area**: Highlights the price range containing a specified percentage (default 70%) of total volume
- **Multi-Row Distribution**: Displays volume distribution across 10-50 price levels for detailed analysis
- **Customizable Period**: Analyze volume profiles over 10-500 bars
### 🏛️ Institutional Volume Detection
- **Pocket Pivot Volume (PPV)**: Detects bullish institutional buying when up-volume exceeds recent down-volume peaks
- **Pivot Negative Volume (PNV)**: Identifies bearish institutional selling when down-volume exceeds recent up-volume peaks
- **Accumulation Detection**: Spots potential accumulation phases with high volume and narrow price ranges
- **Distribution Analysis**: Identifies distribution patterns with high volume but minimal price movement
### 🎨 Visual Customization Options
- **Multiple Color Schemes**: Heat Map, Institutional, Monochrome, and Rainbow themes
- **Bar Styles**: Solid, Gradient, Outlined, and 3D Effect rendering
- **Volume Intensity Display**: Visual intensity based on volume magnitude
- **Flexible Positioning**: Left or right side profile placement
- **Current Price Highlighting**: Real-time price level indication
### 📊 Advanced Visual Features
- **Volume Labels**: Display volume amounts at key price levels
- **Gradient Effects**: Multi-step gradient rendering for enhanced visibility
- **3D Styling**: Shadow effects for professional appearance
- **Opacity Control**: Adjustable transparency (10-100%)
- **Border Customization**: Configurable border width and styling
## How It Works
### Volume Distribution Algorithm
The indicator analyzes each bar within the specified period and distributes its volume proportionally across the price levels it touches. This creates an accurate representation of where trading activity has been concentrated.
### Institutional Detection Logic
- **PPV Trigger**: Current up-bar volume > highest down-volume in lookback period + above volume MA
- **PNV Trigger**: Current down-bar volume > highest up-volume in lookback period + above volume MA
- **Accumulation**: High volume + narrow range + bullish close
- **Distribution**: Very high volume + minimal price movement
### Value Area Calculation
Starting from the POC, the algorithm expands both upward and downward, adding volume until reaching the specified percentage of total volume (default 70%).
## Configuration Parameters
### Profile Settings
- **Profile Period**: 10-500 bars (default: 50)
- **Number of Rows**: 10-50 levels (default: 24)
- **Profile Width**: 10-100% of screen (default: 30%)
- **Value Area %**: 50-90% (default: 70%)
### Institutional Analysis
- **PPV Lookback Days**: 5-20 periods (default: 10)
- **Volume MA Length**: 10-200 periods (default: 50)
- **Institutional Threshold**: 1.0-2.0x multiplier (default: 1.2)
### Visual Controls
- **Bar Style**: Solid, Gradient, Outlined, 3D Effect
- **Color Scheme**: Heat Map, Institutional, Monochrome, Rainbow
- **Profile Position**: Left or Right side
- **Opacity**: 10-100%
- **Show Labels**: Volume amount display toggle
## Interpretation Guide
### Volume Profile Elements
- **Thick Horizontal Bars**: High volume nodes (strong support/resistance)
- **Thin Horizontal Bars**: Low volume nodes (weak levels)
- **White Line (POC)**: Strongest support/resistance level
- **Blue Highlighted Area**: Value Area (fair value zone)
### Institutional Signals
- **Blue Triangles (PPV)**: Bullish institutional buying detected
- **Orange Triangles (PNV)**: Bearish institutional selling detected
- **Color-Coded Bars**: Different colors indicate institutional activity types
### Color Scheme Meanings
- **Heat Map**: Red (high volume) → Orange → Yellow → Gray (low volume)
- **Institutional**: Blue (PPV), Orange (PNV), Aqua (Accumulation), Yellow (Distribution)
- **Monochrome**: Grayscale intensity based on volume
- **Rainbow**: Color-coded by price level position
## Trading Applications
### Support and Resistance
- POC acts as dynamic support/resistance
- High volume nodes indicate strong price levels
- Low volume areas suggest potential breakout zones
### Institutional Activity
- PPV above Value Area: Strong bullish signal
- PNV below Value Area: Strong bearish signal
- Accumulation patterns: Potential upward breakouts
- Distribution patterns: Potential downward pressure
### Market Structure Analysis
- Value Area defines fair value range
- Profile shape indicates market sentiment
- Volume gaps suggest potential price targets
## Alert Conditions
- PPV Detection at current price level
- PNV Detection at current price level
- PPV above Value Area (strong bullish)
- PNV below Value Area (strong bearish)
## Best Practices
1. Use multiple timeframes for confirmation
2. Combine with price action analysis
3. Pay attention to volume context (above/below average)
4. Monitor institutional signals near key levels
5. Consider overall market conditions
## Technical Notes
- Maximum 500 boxes and 100 labels for optimal performance
- Real-time calculations update on each bar close
- Historical analysis uses complete bar data
- Compatible with all TradingView chart types and timeframes
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*This indicator is designed for educational and informational purposes. Always combine with other analysis methods and risk management strategies.*
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SuperTrend Confluence Signals [AlgoAlpha]OVERVIEW
This script enhances the classic SuperTrend indicator by integrating volume dynamics, retracement detection, and a multi-asset trend matrix—alongside an automatic mitigation-level drawing system. It's designed for traders who want to see not just trend direction, but the confluence of trend strength, volatility-adjusted retracements, and capital flow through volume pressure. It visually maps key transitions in market structure while offering a clean, color-coded overview of multiple symbols and timeframes in a single chart.
CONCEPTS
At the core is the traditional SuperTrend , which determines directional bias using Average True Range (ATR) with a volatility multiplier. This script overlays that with a dynamic volume histogram that scales relative to recent volume standard deviation, coloring volume bursts within the trend. Retracement signals are triggered when price pulls back toward the SuperTrend level but respects it—quantified through normalized distance sensitivity. On top of that, the indicator automatically draws and manages horizontal support/resistance zones that appear at key trend shifts. These levels persist and are cleared based on configurable rules such as wick/body sweeps or consecutive candle closes. A multi-asset, multi-timeframe table then gives an instant snapshot of trend status across five user-defined symbols and timeframes.
FEATURES
SuperTrend : Configurable ATR length and multiplier for flexible trend sensitivity.
Volumetric Histogram : Gradient-filled candles anchored to SuperTrend bands, scaled by relative volume to indicate activity intensity during trends.
Retracement Arrows : Signals printed when price nears the SuperTrend level without breaking it, allowing identification of high-probability continuation zones.
Volume TP Markers : Diamond markers flag high-volume events, contextualizing price moves with liquidity bursts.
Automatic Structure Levels : Draws clean horizontal lines at significant trend transitions, with optional volatility-based band fills. These levels self-update and clear based on price interaction logic.
Trend Table : Displays trend direction (▲/▼) across five assets and five timeframes. Each cell is colored according to trend bias, providing a compact overview for multi-market confluence.
USAGE
Start by loading the indicator on your main chart and adjusting the ATR Length and Multiplier to match your strategy timeframe. Use lower values for scalping and higher values for swing trading. The histogram bars will appear as colored candles above or below the SuperTrend level, indicating how strong volume is within that trend. Arrow signals suggest minor pullbacks within the trend, which can act as entry opportunities. The level system will automatically plot key price zones during trend flips; if "Body" is selected for mitigation, price must close through the level to invalidate it. If "Wick" is chosen, a single wick breach is enough. Adjust expiry and rejection settings to fine-tune how long levels stay on chart. Finally, enable the Multi-Asset Table to view live trend signals across popular symbols like AAPL or NVDA in different timeframes, helping spot macro-to-micro alignment for higher-confidence trades.
Multi-Timeframe High/Low MarkerDescription
This indicator displays the previous period's high and low price levels from up to three different timeframes simultaneously. Lines extend from the previous period through the current period, providing clear visual reference points for key price levels across multiple time horizons.
Utility
Identify price ranges and key levels from multiple periods.Reduce chart switching by displaying multiple ranges on a single chart.
Function
Track up to 3 different timeframes simultaneously (default: 1H, 4H, Daily)
Customize each timeframe's high and low line colors, width, and style (solid/dashed/dotted)
Optional current period opening price display for each timeframe
Smart overlap detection prevents duplicate lines when multiple timeframes share the same price level
Each timeframe can be individually enabled or disabled
All visual elements fully customizable through indicator settings
Institutional Volume Footprint ProOVERVIEW
The Institutional Volume Footprint Pro is a comprehensive volume analysis indicator designed to identify institutional trading activity and significant volume patterns. Based on the proven Pocket Pivot Volume methodology by Chris Kacher and Gil Morales, this indicator has been enhanced with multiple additional volume analysis techniques to provide traders with a complete picture of smart money movements.
KEY FEATURES
1. Pocket Pivot Volume (PPV) Detection
- Identifies bullish volume patterns where current volume exceeds the highest down-day volume of the past 10 days
- Blue volume bars with "PPV" labels mark potential institutional accumulation
- Customizable lookback period (5-20 days)
2. Pivot Negative Volume (PNV) Detection
- Spots bearish volume patterns where selling volume exceeds recent up-day volumes
- Orange bars with "PNV" labels indicate potential institutional distribution
- Early warning system for trend reversals
3. Advanced Institutional Patterns
- Accumulation Detection (Aqua): High volume with narrow price range - classic stealth accumulation
- Churning/Distribution (Yellow): Heavy volume with minimal price progress - potential topping pattern
- Volume Dry-up (Purple): Extremely low volume periods that often precede significant moves
- Volume Climax (Fuchsia): Extreme volume spikes signaling potential exhaustion
4. Real-time Analytics Dashboard
- Relative Volume: Current volume compared to 10-day average
- Volume vs MA: Multiple of current volume to selected moving average
- Price Range Analysis: Narrow/Normal/Wide range classification
5. Accumulation/Distribution Trend
- Background coloring shows overall money flow direction
- Green tint: Net accumulation phase
- Red tint: Net distribution phase
HOW TO USE
Entry Signals:
- PPV (Blue): Consider long positions when price breaks above resistance with PPV confirmation
- Accumulation (Aqua): Watch for breakouts following multiple accumulation days
- Volume Dry-up (Purple): Prepare for potential explosive moves
Exit/Warning Signals:
- PNV (Orange): Consider taking profits or tightening stops
- Churning (Yellow): Distribution may be occurring despite stable prices
- Volume Climax (Fuchsia): Potential reversal point - extreme caution advised
CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS
Analysis Parameters:
- PPV Lookback Period (5-20 days)
- Volume MA Length & Type (SMA/EMA/WMA)
- Relative Volume Threshold
- Climax Volume Multiplier
Visual Controls:
- Toggle Info Table display
- Enable/disable individual label types (PPV, PNV, ACC)
- Show/hide volume moving averages
- Control A/D trend background
- Customize threshold lines
BUILT-IN ALERTS
- Pocket Pivot Volume detected
- Pivot Negative Volume detected
- Institutional Accumulation pattern
- Volume Climax warning
- Volume Dry-up alert
PRO TIPS
1. Combine with Price Action: Volume confirms price - look for PPV at breakouts and PNV at breakdowns
2. Multiple Timeframes: Check daily and weekly charts for confluence
3. Relative Volume Matters: Patterns are stronger when relative volume > 1.5x
4. Watch for Divergences: Price up with decreasing volume = weakness
COLOR LEGEND
- Blue: Pocket Pivot Volume (Bullish)
- Orange: Pivot Negative Volume (Bearish)
- Aqua: Institutional Accumulation
- Yellow: Churning/Distribution
- Purple: Volume Dry-up
- Fuchsia: Volume Climax
- Green: Above-average up volume
- Red: Above-average down volume
- Gray: Below-average volume
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
This indicator implements concepts from:
- "Trade Like an O'Neil Disciple" by Gil Morales & Chris Kacher
- William O'Neil's volume analysis principles
- Richard Wyckoff's accumulation/distribution methodology
Happy Trading! May the volume be with you!
ICT Opening Range Projections (tristanlee85)ICT Opening Range Projections
This indicator visualizes key price levels based on ICT's (Inner Circle Trader) "Opening Range" concept. This 30-minute time interval establishes price levels that the algorithm will refer to throughout the session. The indicator displays these levels, including standard deviation projections, internal subdivisions (quadrants), and the opening price.
🟪 What It Does
The Opening Range is a crucial 30-minute window where market algorithms establish significant price levels. ICT theory suggests this range forms the basis for daily price movement.
This script helps you:
Mark the high, low, and opening price of each session.
Divide the range into quadrants (premium, discount, and midpoint/Consequent Encroachment).
Project potential price targets beyond the range using configurable standard deviation multiples .
🟪 How to Use It
This tool aids in time-based technical analysis rooted in ICT's Opening Range model, helping you observe price interaction with algorithmic levels.
Example uses include:
Identifying early structural boundaries.
Observing price behavior within premium/discount zones.
Visualizing initial displacement from the range to anticipate future moves.
Comparing price reactions at projected standard deviation levels.
Aligning price action with significant times like London or NY Open.
Note: This indicator provides a visual framework; it does not offer trade signals or interpretations.
🟪 Key Information
Time Zone: New York time (ET) is required on your chart.
Sessions: Supports multiple sessions, including NY midnight, NY AM, NY PM, and three custom timeframes.
Time Interval: Supports multi-timeframe up to 15 minutes. Best used on a 1-minute chart for accuracy.
🟪 Session Options
The Opening Range interval is configurable for up to 6 sessions:
Pre-defined ICT Sessions:
NY Midnight: 12:00 AM – 12:30 AM ET
NY AM: 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM ET
NY PM: 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM ET
Custom Sessions:
Three user-defined start/end time pairs.
This example shows a custom session from 03:30 - 04:00:
🟪 Understanding the Levels
The Opening Price is the open of the first 1-minute candle within the chosen session.
At session close, the Opening Range is calculated using its High and Low . An optional swing-based mode uses swing highs/lows for range boundaries.
The range is divided into quadrants by its midpoint ( Consequent Encroachment or CE):
Upper Quadrant: CE to high (premium).
Lower Quadrant: Low to CE (discount).
These subdivisions help visualize internal range dynamics, where price often reacts during algorithmic delivery.
🟪 Working with Ranges
By default, the range is determined by the highest high and lowest low of the 30-minute session:
A range can also be determined by the highest/lowest swing points:
Quadrants outline the premium and discount of a range that price will reference:
Small ranges still follow the same algorithmic logic, but may be deemed insignificant for one's trading. These can be filtered in the settings by specifying a minimum ticks limit. In this example, the range is 42 ticks (10.5 points) but the indicator is configured for 80 ticks (20 points). We can select which levels will plot if the range is below the limit. Here, only the 00:00 opening price is plotted:
You may opt to include the range high/low, quadrants, and projections as well. This will plot a red (configurable) range bracket to indicate it is below the limit while plotting the levels:
🟪 Price Projections
Projections extend beyond the Opening Range using standard deviations, framing the market beyond the initial session and identifying potential targets. You define the standard deviation multiples (e.g., 1.0, 1.5, 2.0).
Both positive and negative extensions are displayed, symmetrically projected from the range's high and low.
The Dynamic Levels option plots only the next projection level once price crosses the previous extreme. For example, only the 0.5 STDEV level plots until price reaches it, then the 1.0 level appears, and so on. This continues up to your defined maximum projections, or indefinitely if standard deviations are set to 0.
This example shows dynamic levels for a total of 6 sessions, only 1 of which meet a configured minimum limit of 50 ticks:
Small ranges followed by significant displacement are impacted the most with the number of levels plotted. You may hide projections when configuring the minimum ticks.
A fixed standard deviation will plot levels in both directions, regardless of the price range. Here, we plot up to 3.0 which hiding projections for small ranges:
🟪 Legal Disclaimer
This indicator is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not financial advice, and should not be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument. Trading involves substantial risk, and you could lose a significant amount of money. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always consult with a qualified financial professional before making any trading or investment decisions. The creators and distributors of this indicator assume no responsibility for your trading outcomes.
RRC Sniper SetupRRC Sniper Setup, this looks at candles this way:
Go to Market Scanner
Create New Scan → "RRC Sniper Setup"
Add filters listed below with timeframe logic (e.g. 1m/5m)
Run scan on:
Your Watchlist
SPY 500
QQQ 100
AI/Momentum names
1. Reclaim Filter
Find price breaking back above a key level (VWAP or EMA113)
Last 1m Close > EMA 113 (1m)
OR
Last 5m Close > VWAP
2. Retrace Filter
Price pulls back into the zone and holds within a tight range
Current Price < VWAP * 1.0025
AND
Current Price > VWAP * 0.9975
AND
Volume (Current Candle) < Volume (Previous Candle)
✅ 3. Confirm Filter
Price begins moving back up with confirmation candle and volume
Last Candle Close > Last Candle Open
AND
Volume (Current Candle) > Volume (Previous Candle)
BVB dominance bars
Hello everyone, this is my first indicator. these candles shows you who's in control. I like to think its some what close to heikin ashi candles as it shows you the Trend but doesn't average it out. also shows you when there is indecision. please read the instructions on how it works. its not a stand alone strategy. but adds value to your own strategy.
📖 How It Works
The BvB Dominance Bars indicator is a visual tool that colors candles based on market control—whether bulls or bears are in charge. It uses a custom metric comparing the price's relationship to a smoothed moving average (EMA), then normalizes that difference over time to express relative bullish or bearish pressure.
Here’s the breakdown:
Bulls vs Bears Logic:
A short-term EMA (default: 14-period) is used to establish a midpoint reference.
Bull Pressure is calculated as how far the high is above this EMA.
Bear Pressure is how far the low is below this EMA.
These are normalized over a lookback period (default: 120 bars) to produce percentile scores (0–100) for both bulls and bears.
Dominance & Color Coding:
The indicator compares normalized bull and bear scores.
Candles are color-coded based on:
Bright Lime: Strong Bull Dominance (with high confidence)
Soft Lime/Yellow: Moderate Bull Control
Bright Red: Strong Bear Dominance
Soft Red/Yellow: Moderate Bear Control
Gray: Neutral/Low conviction
Optional Live Label:
A small floating label shows who has control: “Bull Control,” “Bear Control,” or “Neutral.”
🧠 How to Use It (Example Strategy)
The BvB Dominance Bars indicator is not a standalone buy/sell signal but a market sentiment overlay. It’s most effective when combined with your own strategy, like price action or trend-following tools.
Here’s an example use case:
🧪 Reversal Confirmation Strategy
Objective: Catch high-probability reversals during key kill zones or supply/demand levels.
Setup:
Mark your key support/resistance zones using your standard method (e.g., FVGs, liquidity sweeps, or ICT PD arrays).
Wait for price to reach one of these zones.
Watch candle colors from the BvB Dominance Bars:
If you expect a bullish reversal, wait for a transition from red/gray candles to lime green or bright lime (bullish dominance taking over).
If you expect a bearish reversal, look for a change from green/gray to red or bright red.
Entry Filter:
Only enter if the dominant color holds for 2+ candles.
Avoid trades when candles are gray or yellow (indecision/neutral).
Exit Option:
Exit if dominance shifts against you (e.g., from lime to red), or use structure-based stops.
⚙️ Settings You Can Adjust:
BvB Period: Controls how fast EMA responds.
Bars Back: Determines how long the normalization looks back.
Thresholds: Influence how strong the dominance must be to change candle color.
✅ Best Used When:
You already have a bias and just want a confirmation of sentiment.
You're trading intraday and want a feel for shifting momentum without relying on noisy indicators.
You want a clean, color-coded overlay to help filter out fakeouts and indecision.
Trucker Doug Master Indicator for Making Money📈 Trucker Doug Master Indicator for Making Money™
This all-in-one indicator was built for speed, clarity, and dominance — designed by a trader, for traders who hate fluff and want to get paid.
🔥 What It Does:
TP/SL/R:R Overlay: Automatically plots entry, stop-loss, and 5 take-profit levels (including a "TP LAMBO" target) based on your custom ATR multiplier and risk percentage. Each TP level includes its R:R ratio, so you can instantly see if the trade is worth it.
Live Volume Analysis: Displays Relative Volume (RVOL) as a percentage, with color-coded states (red = weak, black = neutral, yellow = increasing, green = explosive). Also shows average volume for context.
ATR Value: Dynamically calculated and displayed so you always know your volatility baseline.
MACD & RSI Values: Shown in the overlay box for a quick read — no extra indicators cluttering your chart.
EMA/SMA Lines: Clean, adjustable moving averages (default: EMA 5, EMA 9, SMA 50) plotted directly on the chart.
Fuse Visual Explainer™: Marks EMA 5 crossing EMA 9 (colored dot) and EMA 5 crossing SMA 50 (black X) directly where they intersect. Helps you visually confirm momentum or momentum reversals in real time.
⚙️ Fully Customizable in Settings:
Toggle on/off: TP lines, the volume/ATR table, EMA/SMA lines, RSI/MACD display, Fuse visuals.
Adjust:
TP multipliers (TP1–TP4, Lambo)
Stop-loss offset %
ATR period
Volume average period
Line colors for each TP level, SL, entry, and even the R:R label
Table text size and position
TP/SL line length (how far it stretches left/right)
💡 Why It’s Awesome:
No more layering 5 indicators. No more eyeballing risk-to-reward. No more guessing if volume is legit. This is a precision tool for real traders.
Built for those who are tired of chart noise and want everything that matters — clean, calculated, and completely in your control.
Profit Guard ProProfitGuard Pro
ProfitGuard Pro is a risk management and profit calculation tool that helps traders optimize their trades by handling position sizing, risk management, leverage, and take profit calculations. With support for both cumulative and non-cumulative take profit strategies, this versatile indicator provides the insights you need to maximize your trading strategy.
How to Use ProfitGuard Pro:
Load the Indicator: Add ProfitGuard Pro to your chart in TradingView.
Set Your Entry Position: Input your desired entry price.
Define Your Stop Loss: Enter the price at which your trade will exit to minimize losses.
Add Take Profit Levels: Input your TP1, TP2, TP3, and TP4 levels, as needed.
If you want fewer take profit levels, adjust the number of TPs in the settings menu. You can choose between 1 to 4 take profit levels based on your strategy.
Adjust Risk Settings: Specify your account size and risk percentage to calculate position size and leverage.
Choose Cumulative or Non-Cumulative Mode: Toggle cumulative profit mode to either recalculate position sizes as each take profit is hit or keep position sizes static for each TP.
Once set up, ProfitGuard Pro will automatically calculate your position size, leverage, and potential profits for each take profit level, providing a clear visual on your chart to guide your trading decisions.
Key Features:
Risk Management:
Calculate your risk percentage based on account size and stop loss.
Visualize risk in dollar terms and percentage of your account.
Position Size & Leverage:
Automatically calculate the ideal position size and leverage for your trade based on your entry, stop loss, and risk settings.
Ensure you are trading with the appropriate leverage for your account size.
Cumulative vs Non-Cumulative Profit Mode:
Cumulative Mode: Adjusts position size after each take profit is reached, recalculating for remaining contracts.
Non-Cumulative Mode: Treats each take profit as a separate calculation using the full position size.
Take Profit Levels:
Set up to 4 customizable take profit levels.
Adjust percentage values for each TP target, and visualize them on your chart with easy-to-read lines.
Profit Calculation:
Displays potential profits for each take profit level based on whether cumulative or non-cumulative mode is selected.
Calculate your risk-reward ratio dynamically at each TP.
Customizable Visuals:
Easily customize the table's size, position, and color scheme to fit your chart.
Visualize key trade details like leverage, contracts, margin, and profits directly on your chart.
Short and Long Position Support:
Automatically adjusts calculations based on whether you're trading long or short.
Zero Lag Multi Timeframe MACDCommon parts of the Multi Time Frame MACD
Why This MACD is Special
Traditional MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) is a powerful trend-following indicator, but it has a key limitation: it only reflects price action on a single timeframe. Traders who rely on top-down analysis—analyzing higher timeframes first before moving to lower ones—often face a frustrating delay.
The Problem with Traditional Multi-Timeframe MACD with top down analysis:
If you’re on a 5-minute chart and want to see the 1-hour MACD, you must wait for 12 candles (1 hour) to close before the MACD updates.
This lag means you miss real-time signals and react too late to trend changes.
The Zero Lag Multi-Timeframe MACD solves this by using a custom time-adjusted formula (developed by CoffeeShopCrypto) that projects higher timeframe MACD values onto lower timeframe charts in real time.
How Traders Normally Use MACD
Single-Timeframe MACD (Traditional Approach)
Used for trend identification (bullish/bearish).
Crossovers (MACD line crossing signal line) signal potential entries.
Divergences (price vs. MACD direction) warn of trend exhaustion.
Top-Down Analysis with Standard MACD (Manual Switching)
1. Check higher timeframe (e.g., 1-hour) for trend direction.
2. Switch to lower timeframe (e.g., 5-minute) for entries.
Problem: You must constantly switch charts and wait for higher timeframe candles to close.
This MACD Eliminates the Need for Switching
Higher timeframe MACD is plotted in real time on your lower timeframe chart.
No waiting for candle closes—instant trend confirmation.
Single-chart top-down analysis without switching timeframes.
How to Use This MACD for Trading
Since the MACD is an averaging indicator, it works best when trading with the trend. This version enhances that by showing two trends at once:
Lower Timeframe (LTF) MACD – Your current chart’s trend.
Higher Timeframe (HTF) MACD – The dominant trend.
Key Trading Rules
1. Strong Uptrend Setup (Best for Long Entries)
HTF MACD line is rising & above zero (strong bullish momentum).
LTF MACD line is also rising (confirms alignment).
Entry: Look for LTF MACD to cross above signal line.
Long Entry Confirmation:
When both the High Timeframe and Low Timeframe MACD Lines are moving in the same direction, this is a confirmation that both the HTF is matching the direction of the LTF.
In this example both MACD Lines are moving long so we are only looking to take long entries at this point forward.
Short Entry Confirmation:
When both the High Timeframe and Low Timeframe MACD Lines are moving in the same direction, this is a confirmation that both the HTF is matching the direction of the LTF.
In this example both MACD Lines are moving short so we are only looking to take long entries at this point forward.
2. Potential Reversal or Weak Uptrend
Trend Divergence Confirmation
This example shows you a confirmation of divergence between the trends. Its best to watch for a continuation of the previous major trend. In this example, we just came off a downtrend with a GAP DOWN.
How to see it: (Trend Divergence)
Two things will help you confirm this divergence
1.Notice the LTF and HTF MACD are moving away from each other.
2. Both the HTF and LTF Histogram are shrinking.
This is an expression of lack of trend.
What to do:
High Timeframe Trends are always the lead so wait for the Low Timeframe to catch up to the High Timeframe trend.
Limitations:
The Exponential Moving Average calculation can only be applied to the Low Timeframe MACD because of the way its weighted against more recent price action and closing values.
This same EMA calculation can not be applied to the High Timeframe MACD as its being recalculated and the result means you can not weigh values against its current plot point.
Low Timeframe MACD can use EMA / SMA
High Timeframe MACD can only use SMA
CCI Divergence Detector
A technical analysis tool that identifies divergences between price action and the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) oscillator. Unlike standard divergence indicators, this system employs advanced gradient visualization, multi-layer wave effects, and comprehensive customization options to provide traders with crystal-clear divergence signals and market momentum insights.
Core Detection Mechanism
CCI-Based Analysis: The indicator utilizes the Commodity Channel Index as its primary oscillator, calculated from user-configurable source data (default: HLC3) with adjustable length parameters. The CCI provides reliable momentum readings that effectively highlight price-momentum divergences.
Dynamic Pivot Detection: The system employs adaptive pivot detection with three sensitivity levels (High/Normal/Low) to identify significant highs and lows in both price and CCI values. This dynamic approach ensures optimal divergence detection across different market conditions and timeframes.
Dual Divergence Analysis:
Regular Bullish Divergences: Detected when price makes lower lows while CCI makes higher lows, indicating potential upward reversal
Regular Bearish Divergences: Identified when price makes higher highs while CCI makes lower highs, signaling potential downward reversal
Strength Classification System: Each detected divergence is automatically classified into three strength categories (Weak/Moderate/Strong) based on:
-Price differential magnitude
-CCI differential magnitude
-Time duration between pivot points
-User-configurable strength multiplier
Advanced Visual System
Multi-Layer Wave Effects: The indicator features a revolutionary wave visualization system that creates depth through multiple gradient layers around the CCI line. The wave width dynamically adjusts based on ATR volatility, providing intuitive visual feedback about market conditions.
Professional Color Gradient System: Nine independent color inputs control every visual aspect:
Bullish Colors (Light/Medium/Dark): Control oversold areas, wave effects, and strong bullish signals
Bearish Colors (Light/Medium/Dark): Manage overbought zones, wave fills, and strong bearish signals
Neutral Colors (Light/Medium/Dark): Handle table elements, zero line, and transitional states
Intelligent Color Mapping: Colors automatically adapt based on CCI values:
Overbought territory (>100): Bearish color gradients with increasing intensity
Neutral positive (0 to 100): Blend from neutral to bearish tones
Oversold territory (<-100): Bullish color gradients with increasing intensity
Neutral negative (-100 to 0): Transition from neutral to bullish tones
Key Features & Components
Advanced Configuration System: Eight organized input groups provide granular control:
General Settings: System enable, pivot length, confidence thresholds
Oscillator Selection: CCI parameters, overbought/oversold levels, normalization options
Detection Parameters: Divergence types, minimum strength requirements
Sensitivity Tuning: Pivot sensitivity, divergence threshold, confirmation bars
Visual System: Line thickness, labels, backgrounds, table display
Wave Effects: Dynamic width, volatility response, layer count, glow effects
Transparency Controls: Independent transparency for all visual elements
Smoothing & Filtering: CCI smoothing types, noise filtering, wave smoothing
Professional Alert System: Comprehensive alert functionality with dynamic messages including:
-Divergence type and strength classification
-Current CCI value and confidence percentage
-Customizable alert frequency and conditions
Enhanced Information Table: Real-time display showing:
-Current CCI length and value
-Market status (Overbought/Normal/Oversold)
-Active sensitivity setting
Configurable table positioning (4 corner options)
Visual Elements Explained
Primary CCI Line: Main oscillator plot with gradient coloring that reflects market momentum and CCI intensity. Line thickness is user-configurable (1-8 pixels).
Wave Effect Layers: Multi-layer gradient fills creating a dynamic wave around the
CCI line:
-Outer layers provide broad market context
-Inner layers highlight immediate momentum
-Core layers show precise CCI movement
-All layers respond to volatility and momentum changes
Divergence Lines & Labels:
-Solid lines connecting divergence pivot points
-Color-coded based on divergence type and strength
-Labels displaying divergence type and strength classification
-Customizable transparency and size options
Reference Lines:
-Zero line with neutral color coding
-Overbought level (default: 100) with bearish coloring
-Oversold level (default: -100) with bullish coloring
Background Gradient: Optional background coloring that reflects CCI intensity and market conditions with user-controlled transparency (80-99%).
Configuration Options
Sensitivity Controls:
Pivot sensitivity: High/Normal/Low detection levels
Divergence threshold: 0.1-2.0 sensitivity range
Confirmation bars: 1-5 bar confirmation requirement
Strength multiplier: 0.1-3.0 calculation adjustment
Visual Customization:
Line transparency: 0-90% for main elements
Wave transparency: 0-95% for fill effects
Background transparency: 80-99% for subtle background
Label transparency: 0-50% for text elements
Glow transparency: 50-95% for glow effects
Advanced Processing:
Five smoothing types: None/SMA/EMA/RMA/WMA
Noise filtering with adjustable threshold (0.1-10.0)
CCI normalization for enhanced gradient scaling
Dynamic wave width with ATR-based volatility response
Interpretation Guidelines
Divergence Signals:
Strong divergences: High-confidence reversal signals requiring immediate attention
Moderate divergences: Reliable signals suitable for most trading strategies
Weak divergences: Early warning signals best combined with additional confirmation
Wave Intensity: Wave width and color intensity provide real-time volatility and momentum feedback. Wider, more intense waves indicate higher market volatility and stronger momentum.
Color Transitions: Smooth color transitions between bullish, neutral, and bearish states help identify market regime changes and momentum shifts.
CCI Levels: Traditional overbought (>100) and oversold (<-100) levels remain relevant, but the gradient system provides more nuanced momentum reading between these extremes.
Technical Specifications
Compatible Timeframes: All timeframes supported
Maximum Labels: 500 (for divergence marking)
Maximum Lines: 500 (for divergence drawing)
Pine Script Version: v5 (latest optimization)
Overlay Mode: False (separate pane indicator)
Usage Recommendations
This indicator works best when:
-Combined with price action analysis and support/resistance levels
-Used across multiple timeframes for confirmation
-Integrated with proper risk management protocols
-Applied in trending markets for divergence-based reversal signals
-Utilized with other technical indicators for comprehensive analysis
Risk Disclaimer: Trading involves substantial risk of loss. This indicator is provided for analytical purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Divergence signals, while powerful, are not guaranteed to predict future price movements. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always use proper risk management and never trade with capital you cannot afford to lose.
X OC StoryOverview
The "X OC Story" is a Pine Script indicator that visualizes the Open-Close range of a higher timeframe (HTF) candle on a lower timeframe chart. By plotting dynamic lines to represent the open and close prices of the previous HTF bar, this tool gives traders a clearer context of recent market sentiment and structural shifts. It includes color-coded visual fills to distinguish between bullish and bearish candles and offers the option to display only the most recent range.
Concept
1. Multi-Timeframe Analysis (MTF)
At its core, this indicator utilizes multi-timeframe analysis by requesting open, high, low, and close values from a user-defined HTF (input.timeframe('60')) and applying them to a lower timeframe chart. This allows traders to incorporate higher timeframe information without switching chart intervals.
2. Timeframe Change Detection
The indicator detects when a new HTF candle begins which lets the script know when to capture and visualize a new set of HTF open-close values.
3. Encapsulation with Custom Type (candles)
The script defines a custom type candles to encapsulate OHLC values of the previous HTF candle. This improves code readability and structure by keeping all relevant HTF data in a single object.
4. Dynamic Line Drawing
When a new HTF candle is detected, two horizontal lines are drawn for Open and Close. These are updated dynamically on each bar to extend across the entire HTF candle range on the lower timeframe chart.
5. Visual Highlighting
a shaded area is drawn between the open and close lines which help highlight market structure without overwhelming the chart.
6. Selective Persistence of Drawings
Users can enable deleteOld to show only the most recent HTF open-close range. When enabled, previously drawn lines are tracked in an array and deleted upon creation of a new range, keeping the chart clean and focused.
How a Trader Might Use This Tool
Contextual Decision-Making
This indicator helps traders see where the market is trading relative to the previous HTF candle:
Trading above the HTF close may suggest bullish continuation
Trading below the HTF open may indicate a bearish reversal or breakdown
Confluence Zones
The open and close lines of HTF candles often act as support/resistance levels. A trader might:
Watch for rejections or breakouts at these levels
Use them in confluence with intraday setups or trend indicators
Scalping or Intraday Strategy Support
Since this visual is drawn on a lower timeframe (like 5m or 15m), it’s particularly useful for scalpers or day traders who want to factor in HTF sentiment without leaving their active chart.
Cleaner Charting
With the optional setting to display only the most recent range (deleteOld), traders avoid clutter and focus on the current actionable zone.
Summary
“X OC Story” is a clean, visual, and effective multi-timeframe utility that helps traders:
Identify HTF open-close context
Highlight possible support/resistance zones
Analyze sentiment and structure visually
It’s an excellent addition to any discretionary trader’s toolkit for improved context awareness and informed entries or exits.
EMA 9/21 Cross + Volume FilterThis indicator plots fast (9-period) and slow (21-period) EMAs and highlights bullish or bearish crossovers only when volume exceeds its 20-period average, filtering out low-participation whipsaws. It places “UP”/“DN” triangles on qualifying crosses and includes built-in alertcondition() triggers plus a single alert() call, so one “Any alert() function call” alert delivers real-time push, e-mail, or webhook notifications. Adjustable inputs: EMA lengths, volume-SMA length, and a toggle to show/hide signal labels. Ideal for trend-following scalps or swing entries on any timeframe and ticker.
5 DMA (Close Above) Buy5 DMA (Close Above) Buy
This indicator identifies momentum-based breakout signals when a green candle closes above the 5-day Simple Moving Average (5DMA) for the first time after price was previously below it.
🔹 Signal Logic:
The script plots a green arrow below the candle when a bullish candle (close > open) closes above the 5DMA
Signals are only shown once per trend leg
The signal resets only after price closes back below the 5DMA
🔔 Built-in Alerts:
Use the included alert condition: "Buy Alert" to be notified in real time whenever a valid signal occurs.
This tool is ideal for traders seeking simple price-action confirmations to catch early trend continuation after pullbacks.
Consolidation BoxesConsolidation Boxes — Indicator
Overview :
This indicator automatically detects and highlights periods of market consolidation, drawing shaded boxes around tight price ranges where the market is temporarily indecisive. It’s designed to help traders easily identify when price is moving sideways — a key phase that often precedes a breakout.
Key Features :
-Automatic Consolidation Detection: Recognizes when a series of candles close within a defined range and marks the area as a consolidation zone.
-Customizable Parameters: Set how many candles must consolidate before a box is drawn.
-Breakout Alerts: Notifies you when price breaks out above or below a consolidation box — a potential signal for trade entries.
-Clean Chart Management: Optional setting to automatically remove old zones when new consolidations form.
-Dynamic Box Extension: As long as price stays within the box, the zone will continue to extend until a breakout occurs.
Inputs :
- Minimum Consolidation Candles : Define how many candles must fit within a range to confirm a consolidation zone.
- Terminate Old Zones : Automatically delete the previous zone when a new one is formed (optional).
How to use :
1. Add the Indicator: Apply it to any chart — works across all timeframes and markets (e.g., crypto, stocks, forex).
2. Adjust Parameters: Choose how many candles must consolidate to form a valid box. Enable or disable zone termination to fit your preference.
3. Watch the Boxes: The indicator draws a shaded box once it detects a valid consolidation zone. The box will continue to extend as long as price stays within the range.
4. Look for Breakouts: When price breaks above or below the box, a breakout is confirmed and an alert (if enabled) will trigger — great for breakout trading strategies.
5. Use in Strategy: Combine with volume, momentum indicators, or price action to validate breakouts and filter false signals.
Ideal For :
Traders who want to visually identify consolidation areas and trade breakout setups with minimal manual analysis. Especially useful for scalpers, day traders, and swing traders looking to anticipate volatility after quiet periods.
Support and Resistance ZonesSupport and Resistance Zones— Indicator
Overview :
This indicator dynamically detects and visualizes key support and resistance zones by aggregating price data into synthetic candles. It highlights these critical price areas as shaded boxes that adjust in real-time, providing traders with clear visual cues on where price might find support or resistance.
Key Features :
-Dynamic Zone Detection: Automatically identifies zones formed by consecutive grouped candles meeting customizable criteria.
-Aggregation Factor: Combine multiple bars into synthetic candles to reduce noise and emphasize significant price zones.
-Customizable Zone Length: Extend the zone boxes by a user-defined number of bars beyond the current price for enhanced visualization.
-Visual Styling: Fully customizable zone fill and border colors to suit your chart preferences.
-Zone Lifecycle Control: Option to terminate old zones to maintain a clean chart.
-Breakout Alerts: Trigger alerts when price breaks above or below confirmed zones, signaling potential trading opportunities.
Inputs :
-Minimum Candles to Form Zone: Sets how many consecutive synthetic candles must align to form a valid zone.
-Aggregation Factor: Defines how many bars are combined to create a synthetic candle.
-Zone Fill and Border Colors: Customize the appearance of zones on the chart.
-Terminate Old Zones: Enable or disable automatic removal of previous zones.
-Box Extension Bars: Number of bars the zone boxes extend beyond their detected range for better visibility.
How to Use :
1. Apply the Indicator : Add it to your chart on any timeframe or market (Forex, stocks, crypto).
2. Set Input : Adjust the minimum candles, aggregation factor, and box extension bars based on your trading style and timeframe. For example, higher aggregation smooths noise for longer-term zones.
3. Visualize Zones : Watch as the indicator dynamically draws shaded boxes representing areas of support and resistance. Zones will grow as price action confirms their strength.
4. Monitor Breakouts : Use breakout alerts to be notified when price decisively moves beyond a zone, providing signals for possible entries or exits.
5.Customize Appearance : Adjust colors and enable zone termination to keep your chart clear and focused.
This tool simplifies identifying important price levels, reducing manual analysis time and helping you make informed trading decisions.
Parabolic-Fibonacci MA ForecastThis indicator displays a series of projected price levels based on Fibonacci moving averages. For each selected Fibonacci period, it calculates a simple moving average (SMA) and mirrors the distance from the current price to that SMA in the opposite direction, creating a vertical forecast distance. These forecast distances are drawn forward into the future using geometric spacing (squared increments: 1², 2², 3², etc.), creating a fan-like or polyline visual structure.
Users can choose between three display modes:
Fan: Lines drawn from the current price to projected values at increasing intervals
Polyline: Forecast points connected to form a jagged projection path
Both: Displays both fan and polyline structures simultaneously
Options are provided to adjust the number of Fibonacci lines (up to 12), line width, and colors for lines above/below price or up/down slope.
This tool can help visualize directional price tendencies using multiple SMA-based forecasts in a spatially meaningful layout.
Jesus Vix Spike ComboThis script will:
Show you vix spikes with your 4 different settings.
Draw a white line at the start of each vix.
Draw a dotted green line for 3 spikes in 6 minutes.
Draw a dotted pink line for 3 spikes in 16 minutes.
Draw a green line extending right if it takes out a past low in the last 200 bars plus a spike.
It will also:
Place a white dot on the 5th candle if the price rises past the vix starting point,
a white omega sign on the 6th candle if price rises past the vix starting point,
and a large white dot on the 7th candle past the vix starting point if the price is higher.
It will also:
Show higher time frame EMAs and other emas.
Has some alerts added also.
I have only been using this on the 1 minute chart with $OANDA:SPX500USD.
Ill write about the strategy I use for this soon. But basically you wait for a drop and for some prominent lows to be taken out, then a vix, then your white dot, omega then the large white dot to enter, expect a 100% expansion from the vix low. More aggressive entry's would be the first white dot or 3 green candles in a row. Backtest to see.
Thanks for checking it out. Let me know if it can be better.
The original script is from Xxattaxx and Christ Moody I believe, thank you for sharing all your hard work.
3 EMA + SupertrendThree EMAs: Helps you identify the general trend direction and potential crossovers.
When the Fast EMA crosses above the Medium or Slow EMAs, it may indicate a bullish trend, and vice versa for bearish trends.
Supertrend: Works as a trend filter. You can use it to identify overall market conditions:
When the Supertrend is green, it indicates an uptrend.
When the Supertrend is red, it indicates a downtrend.
Combination: The EMAs help you confirm the trend, and the Supertrend can act as a filter or confirmation tool for your entries and exits.
Potential Strategy Idea:
Long Entry: When the Fast EMA crosses above the Medium EMA, and the Supertrend is green.
Short Entry: When the Fast EMA crosses below the Medium EMA, and the Supertrend is red.
Exit: You can use either the Supertrend turning from green to red (for long exits) or vice versa.
S&P 500 & Normalized CAPE Z-Score AnalyzerThis macro-focused indicator visualizes the historical valuation of the U.S. equity market using the CAPE ratio (Shiller P/E), normalized over its long-term average and standard deviations. It helps traders and investors identify overvaluation and undervaluation zones over time, combining both statistical signals and historical context.
💡 Why It’s Useful
This indicator is ideal for macro traders and long-term investors looking to contextualize equity valuations across decades. It helps identify statistical extremes in valuation by referencing the standard deviation of the CAPE ratio relative to its long-term mean. The overlay of S&P 500 price with valuation zones provides a visual confirmation tool for macro decisions or timing insights.
It includes:
✅ Three display modes:
-S&P 500 (color-coded by CAPE valuation zone)
-Normalized CAPE (vs. long-term mean)
-CAPE Z-Score (standardized measure)
🎯 How to Interpret
Dynamic coloring of the S&P 500 price based on CAPE valuation:
🔴 Z > +2σ → Highly Overvalued
🟠 Z > +1σ → Overvalued
⚪ -1σ < Z < +1σ → Neutral
🟢 Z < -1σ → Undervalued
✅ Z < -2σ → Strong Buy Zone
-Live valuation label showing the current CAPE, Z-score, and zone.
-Macro event shading: major historical events (e.g. Great Depression, Oil Crisis, Dot-com Bubble, COVID Crash) are shaded on the chart for context.
✅ Built-in alerts:
CAPE > +2σ → Potential risk zone
CAPE < -2σ → Potential opportunity zone
📊 Use Cases
This indicator is ideal for:
🧠 Macro traders seeking long-term valuation extremes.
📈 Portfolio managers monitoring systemic valuation risk.
🏛️ Long-term investors timing strategic allocation shifts.
🧪 How It Works
CAPE ratio (Shiller PE) is retrieved from Quandl (MULTPL/SHILLER_PE_RATIO_MONTH).
The script calculates the long-term average and standard deviation of CAPE.
The Z-score is computed as:
(CAPE - Mean) / Standard Deviation
Users can switch between:
S&P 500 chart, color-coded by CAPE valuation zones.
Normalized CAPE, centered around zero (historic mean).
CAPE Z-score, showing statistical positioning directly.
Visual bands represent +1σ, +2σ, -1σ, -2σ thresholds.
You can switch between modes using the “Display” dropdown in the settings panel.
📊 Data Sources
CAPE: MULTPL/SHILLER_PE_RATIO_MONTH via Quandl
S&P 500: Monthly close prices of SPX (TradingView data)
All data updated on monthly resolution
This is not a repackaged built-in or autogenerated script. It’s a custom-built and interactive indicator designed for educational and analytical use in macroeconomic valuation studies.
Value at Risk (VaR/CVaR) - Stop Loss ToolThis script calculates Value at Risk (VaR) and Conditional Value at Risk (CVaR) over a configurable T-bar forward horizon, based on historical T-bar log returns. It plots projected price thresholds that reflect the worst X% of historical return outcomes, helping set statistically grounded stop-loss levels.
A 95% 5-day VaR of −3% means: “In the worst 5% of all historical 5-day periods, losses were 3% or more.” If you're bullish, and your thesis is correct, price should not behave like one of those worst-case scenarios. So if the market starts trading below that 5-day VaR level, it may indicate that your long bias is invalidated, and a stop-loss near that level can help protect against further downside consistent with tail-risk behavior.
How it's different:
Unlike ATR or standard deviation-based methods, which measure recent volatility magnitude, VaR/CVaR incorporate both the magnitude and **likelihood** (5% chance for example) of adverse moves. This makes it better suited for risk-aware position sizing and exits grounded in actual historical return distributions.
How to use for stop placement:
- Set your holding horizon (T) and confidence level (e.g., 95%) in the inputs.
- The script plots a price level below which only the worst 5% (or chosen %) of T-bar returns have historically occurred (VaR).
- If price approaches or breaches the VaR line, your bullish/bearish thesis may be invalidated.
- CVaR gives a deeper threshold: the average loss **if** things go worse than VaR — useful for a secondary or emergency stop.
FURTHER NOTES FROM SOURCE CODE:
//======================================================================//
// If you're bullish (expecting the price to go up), then under normal circumstances, prices should not behave like they do on the worst-case days.
// If they are — you're probably wrong, or something unexpected is happening. Basically, returns shouldn't be exhibiting downside tail-like behavior if you're bullish.
// VaR(95%, T) gives the threshold below which the price falls only 5% of the time historically, over T days/bars and considering N historical samples.
// CVaR tells you the expected/average price level if that adverse move continues
// Caveats:
// For a variety of reasons, VaR underestimates volatility, despite using historical returns directly rather than making normality assumptions
// as is the case with the standard historicalvol/bollinger band/stdev/ATR approaches)
// Volatility begets volatility (volatility clustering), and VaR is not a conditional probability on recent volatility so it likely underestimates the true volatility of an adverse event
// Regieme shifts occur (bullish phase after prolonged bearish behavior), so upside/short VaR would underestimate the best-case days in the beginning of that move, depending on lookahead horizon/sampling period
// News/events happen, and maybe your sampling period doesn't contain enough event-driven returns to form reliable stats
// In general of course, this tool assumes past return distributions are reflective of forward risk (not the case in non-stationary time series)
// Thus, this tool is not predictive — it shows historical tail risk, not guaranteed outcomes.
// Also, when forming log-returns, overlapping windows of returns are used (to get more samples), but this introduces autocorrelation (if it wasn't there already). This means again, the true VaR is underestimated.
// Description:
// This script calculates and plots both Value at Risk (VaR) and
// Conditional Value at Risk (CVaR) for a given confidence level, using
// historical log returns. It computes both long-side (left tail) and
// short-side (right tail) risk, and converts them into price thresholds (red and green lines respectively).
//
// Key Concepts:
// - VaR: "There is a 95% chance the loss will be less than this value over T days. Represents the 95th-percentile worst empirical returns observed in the sampling period, over T bars.
// - CVaR: "Given that the loss exceeds the VaR, the average of those worst 5% losses is this value. (blue line)" Expected tail loss. If the worst case breached, how bad can it get on average
// - For shorts, the script computes the mirror (right-tail) equivalents.
// - Use T-day log returns if estimating risk over multiple days forward.
// - You can see instances where the VaR for time T, was surpassed historically with the "backtest" boolean
//
// Usage for Stop-Loss:
// - LONG POSITIONS:
// • 95th percentile means, 5% of the time (1 in 20 times) you'd expect to get a VaR level loss (touch the red line), over the next T bars.
// • VaR threshold = minimum price expected with (1 – confidence)% chance.
// • CVaR threshold = expected price if that worst-case zone is breached.
// → Use as potential stop-loss (VaR) or disaster stop (CVaR). If you're bullish (and you're right), price should not be exhibiting returns consistent with the worst 5% of days/T_bars historically.
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Quantum State Superposition Indicator (QSSI)Quantum State Superposition Indicator (QSSI) - Where Physics Meets Finance
The Quantum Revolution in Market Analysis
After months of research into quantum mechanics and its applications to financial markets, I'm thrilled to present the Quantum State Superposition Indicator (QSSI) - a groundbreaking approach that models price action through the lens of quantum physics. This isn't just another technical indicator; it's a paradigm shift in how we understand market behavior.
The Theoretical Foundation
Quantum Superposition in Markets
In quantum mechanics, particles exist in multiple states simultaneously until observed. Similarly, markets exist in a superposition of potential states (bullish, bearish, neutral) until a significant volume event "collapses" the wave function into a definitive direction.
The mathematical framework:
Wave Function (Ψ): Represents the market's quantum state as a weighted sum of all possible states:
Ψ = Σ(αᵢ × Sᵢ)
Where αᵢ are probability amplitudes and Sᵢ are individual quantum states.
Probability Amplitudes: Calculated using the Born rule, normalized so Σ|αᵢ|² = 1
Observation Operator: Volume/Average Volume ratio determines observation strength
The Five Quantum States
Momentum State: Short-term price velocity (EMA of returns)
Mean Reversion State: Deviation from equilibrium (normalized z-score)
Volatility Expansion State: ATR relative to historical average
Trend Continuation State: Long-term price positioning
Chaos State: Volatility of volatility (market uncertainty)
Each state contributes to the overall wave function based on current market conditions.
Wave Function Collapse
When volume exceeds the observation threshold (default 1.5x average), the wave function "collapses," committing the market to a direction. This models how institutional volume forces markets out of uncertainty into trending states.
Collapse Detection Formula:
Collapse = Volume > (Threshold × Average Volume)
Direction = Sign(Ψ) at collapse moment
Advanced Quantum Concepts
Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
The indicator calculates market uncertainty as the product of price and momentum
uncertainties:
ΔP × ΔM = ℏ (market uncertainty constant)
This manifests as dynamic uncertainty bands that widen during unstable periods.
Quantum Tunneling
Calculates the probability of price "tunneling" through resistance/support barriers:
P(tunnel) = e^(-2×|barrier_height|×√coherence_length)
Unlike classical technical analysis, this gives probability of breakouts before they occur.
Entanglement
Measures the quantum correlation between price and volume:
Entanglement = |Correlation(Price, Volume, lookback)|
High entanglement suggests coordinated institutional activity.
Decoherence
When market states lose quantum properties and behave classically:
Decoherence = 1 - Σ(amplitude²)
Indicates trend emergence from quantum uncertainty.
Visual Innovation
Probability Clouds
Three-tier probability distributions visualize market uncertainty:
Inner Cloud (68%): One standard deviation - most likely price range
Middle Cloud (95%): Two standard deviations - probable extremes
Outer Cloud (99.7%): Three standard deviations - tail risk zones
Cloud width directly represents market uncertainty - wider clouds signal higher entropy states.
Quantum State Visualization
Colored dots represent individual quantum states:
Green: Momentum state strength
Red: Mean reversion state strength
Yellow: Volatility state strength
Dot brightness indicates amplitude (influence) of each state.
Collapse Events
Aqua Diamonds (Above): Bullish collapse - upward commitment
Pink Diamonds (Below): Bearish collapse - downward commitment
These mark precise moments when markets exit superposition.
Implementation Details
Core Calculations
Feature Extraction: Normalize price returns, volume ratios, and volatility measures
State Calculation: Compute each quantum state's value
Amplitude Assignment: Weight states by market conditions and observation strength
Wave Function: Sum weighted states for final market quantum state
Visualization: Transform quantum values to price space for display
Performance Optimization
- Efficient array operations for state calculations
- Single-pass normalization algorithms
- Optimized correlation calculations for entanglement
- Smart label management to prevent visual clutter
Trading Applications:
Signal Generation
Bullish Signals:
- Positive wave function during collapse
- High tunneling probability at support
- Coherent market state with bullish bias
Bearish Signals:
- Negative wave function during collapse
- High tunneling probability at resistance
- Decoherent state transitioning bearish
Risk Management
Uncertainty-Based Position Sizing:
Narrow clouds: Normal position size
Wide clouds: Reduced position size
Extreme uncertainty: Stay flat
Quantum Stop Losses:
- Place stops outside probability clouds
- Adjust for Heisenberg uncertainty
- Respect quantum tunneling levels
Market Regime Recognition
Quantum Coherent (Superposed):
- Market in multiple states
- Avoid directional trades
- Prepare for collapse
Quantum Decoherent (Classical):
-Clear trend emergence
- Follow directional signals
- Traditional analysis applies
Advanced Features
Adaptive Dashboards
Quantum State Panel: Real-time wave function, dominant state, and coherence status
Performance Metrics: Win rate, signal frequency, and regime analysis
Information Guide: Comprehensive explanation of all quantum concepts
- All dashboards feature adjustable sizing for different screen resolutions.
Multi-Timeframe Quantum Analysis
The indicator adapts to any timeframe:
Scalping (1-5m): Short coherence length, sensitive thresholds
Day Trading (15m-1H): Balanced parameters
Swing Trading (4H-1D): Long coherence, stable states
Alert System
Sophisticated alerts for:
- Wave function collapse events
- Decoherence transitions
- High tunneling probability
- Strong entanglement detection
Originality & Innovation
This indicator introduces several firsts:
Quantum Superposition: First to model markets as quantum systems
Wave Function Collapse: Original volume-triggered state commitment
Tunneling Probability: Novel breakout prediction method
Entanglement Metrics: Unique price-volume quantum correlation
Probability Clouds: Revolutionary uncertainty visualization
Development Journey
Creating QSSI required:
- Deep study of quantum mechanics principles
- Translation of physics equations to market context
- Extensive backtesting across multiple markets
- UI/UX optimization for trader accessibility
- Performance optimization for real-time calculation
- The result bridges cutting-edge physics with practical trading.
Best Practices
Parameter Optimization
Quantum States (2-5):
- 2-3 for simple markets (forex majors)
- 4-5 for complex markets (indices, crypto)
Coherence Length (10-50):
- Lower for fast markets
- Higher for stable markets
Observation Threshold (1.0-3.0):
- Lower for active markets
- Higher for thin markets
Signal Confirmation
Always confirm quantum signals with:
- Market structure (support/resistance)
- Volume patterns
- Correlated assets
- Fundamental context
Risk Guidelines
- Never risk more than 2% per trade
- Respect probability cloud boundaries
- Exit on decoherence shifts
- Scale with confidence levels
Educational Value
QSSI teaches advanced concepts:
- Quantum mechanics applications
- Probability theory
- Non-linear dynamics
- Risk management
- Market microstructure
Perfect for traders seeking deeper market understanding.
Disclaimer
This indicator is for educational and research purposes only. While quantum mechanics provides a fascinating framework for market analysis, no indicator can predict future prices with certainty. The probabilistic nature of both quantum mechanics and markets means outcomes are inherently uncertain.
Always use proper risk management, conduct thorough analysis, and never risk more than you can afford to lose. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Conclusion
The Quantum State Superposition Indicator represents a revolutionary approach to market analysis, bringing institutional-grade quantum modeling to retail traders. By viewing markets through the lens of quantum mechanics, we gain unique insights into uncertainty, probability, and state transitions that classical indicators miss.
Whether you're a physicist interested in finance or a trader seeking cutting-edge tools, QSSI opens new dimensions in market analysis.
"The market, like Schrödinger's cat, exists in multiple states until observed through volume."
* As you may have noticed, the past two indicators I've released (Lorentzian Classification and Quantum State Superposition) are designed with strategy implementation in mind. I'm currently developing a stable execution platform that's completely unique and moves away from traditional ATR-based position sizing and stop loss systems. I've found ATR-based approaches to be unreliable in volatile markets and regime transitions - they often lag behind actual market conditions and can lead to premature exits or oversized positions during volatility spikes.
The goal is to create something that adapts to market conditions in real-time using the quantum and relativistic principles we've been exploring. Hopefully I'll have something groundbreaking to share soon. Stay tuned!
Trade with quantum insight. Trade with QSSI .
— Dskyz , for DAFE Trading Systems
