Alertes Trading Manuel//@version=6
indicator("Signal simple +0.5% LONG", overlay = true)
// --- Paramètres ---
tpPctInput = input.float(0.5, "TP (%)", step = 0.1) // objectif pour toi : 0.5%
slPctInput = input.float(0.3, "SL (%)", step = 0.1) // SL indicatif : 0.3%
tpPct = tpPctInput / 100.0
slPct = slPctInput / 100.0
emaLenFast = input.int(50, "EMA rapide (intraday)", minval = 1)
emaLenSlow = input.int(200, "EMA lente (intraday)", minval = 1)
volLen = input.int(20, "Période moyenne Volume", minval = 1)
// --- Tendance daily : MA200 jours ---
ma200D = request.security(syminfo.tickerid, "D", ta.sma(close, 200))
above200D = close > ma200D
// --- Tendance intraday ---
emaFast = ta.ema(close, emaLenFast)
emaSlow = ta.ema(close, emaLenSlow)
upTrendIntraday = close > emaFast and emaFast > emaSlow
// --- MACD & RSI ---
= ta.macd(close, 12, 26, 9)
rsi = ta.rsi(close, 14)
macdOK = macdLine > macdSignal
rsiOK = rsi > 49 and rsi < 75
// --- Volume ---
volMa = ta.sma(volume, volLen)
volOK = volume > volume and volume > volMa
// --- Signal LONG simple ---
longSignal = above200D and upTrendIntraday and macdOK and rsiOK and volOK
// --- Affichage du signal ---
plotshape(
longSignal,
title = "Signal LONG",
location = location.belowbar,
style = shape.triangleup,
color = color.lime,
size = size.small,
text = "LONG"
)
// --- Lignes TP / SL indicatives basées sur le dernier signal ---
var float tpLine = na
var float slLine = na
if longSignal
tpLine := close * (1 + tpPct)
slLine := close * (1 - slPct)
// Les lignes restent jusqu'au prochain signal
plot(tpLine, "TP indicatif", color = color.new(color.green, 50), style = plot.style_linebr)
plot(slLine, "SL indicatif", color = color.new(color.red, 50), style = plot.style_linebr)
// --- Affichage des moyennes ---
plot(emaFast, "EMA rapide", color = color.new(color.blue, 40))
plot(emaSlow, "EMA lente", color = color.new(color.orange, 40))
plot(ma200D, "MA200 jours (daily)", color = color.new(color.fuchsia, 0), linewidth = 2)
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Buy / Sell Points With Take Profits (Non-Repaint)This indicator generates automatic BUY/SELL flip signals based on trend direction, volatility status, and ATR dynamics.
Labels are placed based on actual High/Low and do not shift.
Features
✔ Dynamic ATR Multipliers
✔ Volatility Stretch (calm market → narrow, aggressive → wide)
✔ Trend Memory (25-bar direction memory)
✔ Automatic TP1–TP5 (%1 – %5) calculation
✔ Desktop & Mobile compatible TP Panel
✔ Bull/Bear Flip labels
✔ TradingView alert support
Suitable Markets
Forex, Crypto, Stocks, Indices, Gold, Oil
Works on all timeframes (5min – 1min – 4min – Daily).
⚠ Important Note
This tool is not investment advice.
It does not provide any buy–sell recommendations.
All trading decisions are yours; risk management is entirely the user's responsibility.
Stochastic RSI + RSI/ADX Stochastic RSI with RSI/ADX Display
DESCRIPTION:
Advanced momentum oscillator combining Stochastic RSI with Ehlers SuperSmoother filter for reduced noise and cleaner signals. Includes real-time RSI and ADX value displays for complete market analysis.
KEY FEATURES:
- Stochastic RSI applied to logarithmic price for normalized movements
- Ehlers SuperSmoother filter reduces lag while eliminating false signals
- Second derivative (curvature) analysis filters out low-probability setups
- Real-time RSI and ADX boxes with color-coded thresholds
- Buy/Sell signals only trigger with confirmed momentum and curvature alignment
COMPONENTS:
1. K Line (Blue): Smoothed Stochastic RSI
2. D Line (Orange): Signal line (SMA of K)
3. RSI Box: Green above 50, Red below 50
4. ADX Box: Green above 25 (trending), Red below 25 (ranging)
SIGNAL LOGIC:
BUY: K crosses above D + positive curvature + below midpoint (50)
SELL: K crosses below D + negative curvature + above midpoint (50)
PARAMETERS:
- K Smoothing: 10 (Ehlers filter period)
- D Smoothing: 3 (Signal line)
- RSI
Position CalculatorAn on chart indicator that helps you calculate position sizes, risk/reward ratios, and potential profit/loss for your trades.
BOS Indicator (Anchored, TP1-TP3, MTF>=4, Multi-Entry)BOS Indicator (Anchored, TP1–TP3, MTF≥4, Multi-Entry)
This indicator is designed to identify high-probability Break of Structure (BOS) trade setups using a combination of market structure, EMA bias, and multi-timeframe direction confirmation. It is intended for discretionary traders who want clear structure-based entries with predefined risk and profit targets.
🔹 Core Logic
Uses a long-term EMA to define bullish or bearish market bias
Tracks market structure using swing pivots to identify valid BOS events
A trade is only signaled after:
Price is on the correct side of the EMA
A valid pullback has formed
Structure is broken in the direction of the trend
Optional multi-timeframe confirmation ensures alignment across higher timeframes before signaling a trade
🔹 Trade Visualization
When a valid BOS setup occurs, the indicator automatically draws:
Entry level
Stop loss zone
Profit target zone
Three Take Profit levels (TP1, TP2, TP3)
Risk and reward boxes anchored to the signal candle
🔹 Take Profit & Trade Management (Important)
This script is designed to be used with partial profit-taking:
TP1
Take 50% of the position off
Locks in early profits and reduces risk
TP2
Take 25% more off the position
At this point, it is recommended to move the stop loss slightly into profit (or near TP1) to protect the trade and eliminate downside risk
TP3
Let the remaining 25% run toward the final target
This allows traders to benefit from extended moves while already being protected
This approach balances risk control, consistency, and the ability to capture larger trend moves.
🔹 Additional Features
Supports multi-entry trends after exits
Works across all markets and timeframes
Visual MTF direction panel for quick confirmation
Designed to avoid false signals caused by minor consolidations
⚠️ Disclaimer
This indicator is a decision-support tool only and does not guarantee profits. Always use proper risk management and confirm signals with your own analysis.
Gann Volume Swing (GVS)## **Gann Volume Swing (GVS) Indicator**
*Professional Hybrid Volume-Gann Reversal Detector*
### **Core Concept & Purpose**
The Gann Volume Swing (GVS) indicator is a sophisticated trading tool designed to identify high-probability reversal points by integrating three key market dimensions: **volume dynamics**, **geometric price levels**, and **momentum confirmation**. Developed for serious technical traders, GVS addresses the common challenge of distinguishing meaningful breakouts/reversals from temporary noise.
The indicator operates on the principle that **significant volume expansions** at **precise geometric support/resistance levels** (derived from Gann theory) often precede substantial price movements. By combining these elements with traditional momentum filters (RSI, MACD), GVS provides a multi-factor approach to market timing.
### **Theoretical Foundation**
The methodology synthesizes:
1. **Wyckoff's Volume-Price Relationship**: Volume precedes and confirms price action
2. **Gann's Geometric Trading**: Price moves in predictable angular patterns from swing points
3. **Modern Momentum Filters**: Additional confirmation from established oscillators
This creates a robust framework that respects both classical technical analysis and contemporary trading psychology.
---
## **TECHNICAL ARCHITECTURE**
### **1. Volume Engine Module**
```
Inputs:
• Volume MA Period (20): Smoothing window for volume baseline
• Volume Multiplier (2.0): Threshold for "abnormal" volume detection
Calculation Logic:
Current Volume > AND
Current Volume >
Output: Boolean flag signaling institutional-grade participation
```
### **2. Gann Geometry Module**
```
Pivot Detection:
• Swing Highs: PivotHigh(25,25) - Identifies significant peaks
• Swing Lows: PivotLow(25,25) - Identifies significant troughs
Line Generation:
• 1x1 Lines: Base angular lines from pivots (45-degree equivalents)
• 2x1 Lines: Secondary steeper/flatter lines (dynamic angles)
Key Parameter:
• Gann Sensitivity (0.5): Controls line steepness (0.1=flat, 1.0=steep)
```
### **3. Signal Generation Logic**
```
Long Signal =
+ + + +
Short Signal =
+ + + +
Anti-Whipsaw Protection:
• 5-bar cooldown between same-direction signals
• Proximity threshold: 0.5×ATR from Gann lines
```
### **4. Visualization System**
```
Primary Elements:
• Real-time Gann lines (4 colors, 2 styles)
• Signal markers (▲/▼ triangles)
• Bar coloring (lime/red highlights)
Display Control:
• Toggle Gann lines on/off
• Adjust transparency levels
• Custom alert configurations
```
---
## **QUICK REFERENCE CARD**
**GANN VOLUME SWING (GVS)**
*Volume-Powered Geometric Reversal Indicator*
### **🔧 PARAMETER SETTINGS**
**VOLUME GROUP**
`Volume MA Period`: 20 (14-30 range)
`Volume Multiplier`: 2.0 (1.5-2.5 optimal)
**GANN GROUP**
`Swing Period`: 50 bars (pivot sensitivity)
`Gann Sensitivity`: 0.3-0.5 (adjust for market type)
**FILTERS GROUP**
`RSI Period`: 14 (standard)
`Use Filters`: ON (recommended)
**DISPLAY GROUP**
`Show Gann Levels`: ON
`Cooldown Bars`: 5 (prevents signal flooding)
### **🎯 SIGNAL INTERPRETATION**
**LONG SETUP (Green ▲)**
- Volume spike (2× average) + Price at Gann support + Bullish candle
- Entry: Close of signal bar
- SL: 1.5×ATR below support line
- TP: Next Gann resistance or 2:1 R/R
**SHORT SETUP (Red ▼)**
- Volume spike + Price at Gann resistance + Bearish candle
- Entry: Close of signal bar
- SL: 1.5×ATR above resistance line
- TP: Next Gann support or 2:1 R/R
### **📊 VISUAL ELEMENTS KEY**
**LINES**
- `Solid Green`: 1x1 Support (primary)
- `Solid Red`: 1x1 Resistance (primary)
- `Blue Dots`: 2x1 Support (secondary)
- `Orange Dots`: 2x1 Resistance (secondary)
**MARKERS**
- `▲ Below Bar`: Long signal
- `▼ Above Bar`: Short signal
- `Bar Coloring`: Confirmation highlight
### **⚙️ OPTIMIZATION GUIDE**
**TRENDING MARKETS**
- Sensitivity: 0.2-0.3 (shallower angles)
- Volume Multiplier: 1.8-2.0
- Filters: Strict (RSI 65/35)
**RANGING MARKETS**
- Sensitivity: 0.6-0.8 (steeper angles)
- Volume Multiplier: 2.2-2.5
- Filters: Moderate (RSI 70/30)
**HIGH VOLATILITY**
- Increase ATR multiplier to 0.7-1.0
- Extend cooldown to 7-10 bars
- Require stronger volume confirmation
### **🚫 LIMITATIONS & NOTES**
**KNOWN CONSTRAINTS**
- Less effective in extremely choppy markets
- Requires adequate historical data (200+ bars)
- Volume reliability varies by asset class
- Gann lines repaint as new pivots form
**BEST PRACTICES**
- Combine with higher timeframe trend analysis
- Use on 1H+ charts for reliability
- Wait for close confirmation before acting
- Track win rate by market condition
**ALERT CONFIGURATION**
- Enable both Long/Short alerts
- Set to "Once Per Bar Close"
- Include ATR distance in alert message
- Log all signals for performance review
---
## **TRADING SYSTEM INTEGRATION**
### **Recommended Confluence Factors**
1. **Trend Alignment** (Higher timeframe direction)
2. **Market Structure** (Support/Resistance clusters)
3. **Economic Context** (News event proximity)
4. **Session Timing** (High-volume trading hours)
### **Risk Management Protocol**
- Maximum risk: 1% per trade
- Correlation limit: 2 simultaneous GVS signals
- Daily loss cap: 3% of portfolio
- Weekly review of signal accuracy
### **Performance Metrics to Track**
- Signal-to-Noise ratio (profitable signals/total)
- Average Reward/Risk achieved
- Best/worst market conditions
- Optimal parameter sets per asset
---
## **SUMMARY**
The **Gann Volume Swing** indicator represents a sophisticated approach to technical analysis, blending time-tested principles with modern computational techniques. By focusing on the confluence of **unusual volume**, **geometric price levels**, and **momentum confirmation**, it provides traders with a structured framework for identifying high-quality setups.
**Ideal User Profile**: Intermediate to advanced traders comfortable with multi-factor analysis, geometric concepts, and disciplined risk management.
**Disclaimer**: This tool generates probabilities, not certainties. Always combine with comprehensive market analysis and strict risk control measures.
---
**Version**: 5.0
**Category**: Volume + Geometric Analysis
**Complexity**: Advanced
**Best Timeframe**: 1H - Daily
**Recommended Assets**: Liquid stocks, major Forex pairs, indices
ALFA BUY IndikatorThis indicator is an improved version of the Mucip + Yağız indicator. I have been using it smoothly for the past 3 months.
I use it on futures markets for the three major coins such as BNB/USDT, BTC/USDT, and ETH/USDT.
My usage logic is as follows: on average, it generates around 2 signals per coin per day.
For each trade, I enter positions using 4–5% of my total capital.
I use 25x leverage on ETH and BNB, and 50x leverage on BTC.
My take-profit levels are 0.25% for BTC and 0.5% for the others, which results in approximately 10–12% profit per trade.
Overall, the average daily capital growth is around 2–3%.
Note: I use a trading bot for executions, because the indicator is designed for 2-minute charts, and it is almost impossible to catch the signals manually.
So far, everything has been working flawlessly, and it performs best on 2-minute timeframes.
Ichimoku Trading Checklist - 5 Rules🧠 Description
This indicator implements a rule-based checklist built on Ichimoku Kinko Hyo, complemented with RSI and price structure, designed to help traders objectively evaluate whether a bullish setup is valid or not.
⚠️ This indicator does NOT generate buy or sell signals.
⚠️ It is NOT a trading system or financial advice.
The core philosophy is discipline and consistency:
If there is no setup, there is no trade.
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✅ The 5 Rules Evaluated
1. Chikou Span above price (26 bars back)
Confirms that current price is above historical price, validating a bullish context.
2. Bullish TK Cross (Tenkan-sen > Kijun-sen)
Measures bullish momentum within the Ichimoku framework.
3. Bullish divergence or convergence between RSI and price
Evaluates relative strength using recent RSI pivots and price structure.
4. Kumo breakout followed by a valid pullback
Requires a bullish cloud breakout and a pullback that respects the structure.
5. Bullish Kumo (green cloud / twist)
Confirms that the Ichimoku cloud supports a bullish bias.
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🚦 Decision Traffic Light (Final Row)
The last row of the table provides a traffic-light style summary:
• 🟢 5/5 rules met → Valid setup
• 🟡 1–4 rules met → Incomplete setup
• 🔴 0 rules met → No trade
Core message displayed: “No setup, No trade!” 🚫
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🎨 Customization
Through the Inputs panel, users can customize:
• Header, body, and footer background colors
• Traffic-light colors and icons (🟢 🟡 🔴)
• Text alignment (left / center / right)
• Optional rule counter (x/5)
⚠️ Tables do not use TradingView’s Style tab; all customization is handled via Inputs.
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⏱️ Timeframe
The indicator is timeframe-agnostic, but it was designed and tested primarily on the 1H timeframe, where Ichimoku and RSI structure tend to be more consistent.
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⚠️ Disclaimer
This script is provided for educational and informational purposes only.
It does not constitute financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any asset.
Trading involves risk, and all decisions remain the sole responsibility of the user.
Remember that every strategy is based on probabilities and scenarios that you have already tested in hundreds of trades.
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👤 Author
© Yesid Correa Cano
Pine Script v6
License: Mozilla Public License 2.0 (MPL-2.0)
RMO [modded LazyBear] OscillatorBoth Yellow lines mean short or PUT option.. Both BLUE lines mean LONG or Call options. Using this to watch structure, and trend bias. this is only good for entry, and Not stop Loss. Don't be on the wrong side of trend
Vertical Time LinesVertical Time Lines is an indicator that draws vertical lines at specific times of each day on the price chart.
⚙️ Main Features
Up to 5 independent time lines
Precise hour and minute editing (HH:MM)
Individual enable/disable option per line
Customizable line color and style
Works on any asset and any timeframe
📝 Note
Due to Pine Script limitations, the lines are drawn using UTC time, not the time zone configured on the chart.
Lines are generated only when a candle exists exactly at the configured minute. If candles for the specified hours and minutes are not visible on the chart, the lines will not be displayed.
Sentinel System V1.1
Sentinel System – High-Probability Confluence Indicator (Non-Repainting)The Sentinel System is a powerful all-in-one indicator designed for traders who want clean, high-probability entries with minimal false signals. Built around the principle of multiple confluence, it combines trend filtering, momentum triggers, and dynamic price zones to deliver precise buy/sell arrows only when everything aligns.Key Features:Trend Filter: Uses EMA 50/200 to ensure signals only appear in the direction of the prevailing trend (no counter-trend noise).
Sentinel Trigger: Custom fast/slow momentum crossover optimized to catch the beginning of impulsive moves.
Sentinel Zones: Shaded dynamic areas based on recent pivots/fractals, mild overbought/oversold conditions, and relative strength. Signals are only validated inside these high-confluence zones.
Clean Arrows & Alerts: Non-repainting ↑ (long) and ↓ (short) arrows with pop-up, sound, and push alerts.
Confluence Dashboard: Small on-chart label showing signal strength (Strong / Medium / Weak).
Works on any timeframe and any asset – exceptional performance on volatile markets like BTC, ETH, XAU/USD, and major forex pairs.
Why traders love it:Extremely low false signal rate thanks to triple-layer confirmation.
Fully non-repainting – once an arrow appears, it stays.
Perfect for scalping (lower TFs) or swing trading (higher TFs).
Simple and clean visuals – no chart clutter.
Whether you're a beginner looking for reliable signals or an experienced trader seeking confluence confirmation, Sentinel System helps you stay on the right side of the market with confidence.Feel free to test it extensively – the results speak for themselves. Disclaimer: No indicator guarantees profits. Always use proper risk manageme
¿Cómo funciona?Combina tres capas de confirmación:Tendencia (EMA).
Momentum (trigger).
Zona de precio dinámica.
Solo cuando las tres coinciden, aparece una señal. Esto reduce mucho las entradas falsas.¿Para qué sirve?Funciona en cualquier timeframe y cualquier activo.
Destaca especialmente en mercados volátiles como Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), oro (XAU/USD) y pares mayores de forex.
Ideal para scalping (timeframes bajos) o swing trading (timeframes altos).
Perfecto para principiantes que buscan señales claras o traders avanzados que quieren confirmación extra.
Normalized Volume Dynamics [NVD]Concept & Overview
**Normalized Volume Dynamics (NVD)** is a volume analysis indicator designed to reduce time-of-day noise and highlight unusual volume behavior relative to historical conditions.
Most standard volume indicators compare current volume to a rolling average, which can lead to misleading readings during naturally active periods.
**NVD** addresses this by using a time-normalized volume baseline, comparing the current bar’s volume to volume observed at the same intraday bar position across prior sessions, rather than to a generic moving average.
This approach helps distinguish expected activity from statistically abnormal volume.
**Market Suitability**
The time-normalized logic depends on consistent intraday data structure.
**Crypto (24/7 Markets):**
Continuous trading provides consistent intraday alignment, making normalization most reliable.
**Futures:**
Continuous futures contracts with minimal session gaps generally work well.
**Stocks & Forex:**
Session gaps, holidays, and irregular trading hours may introduce minor baseline drift. While the indicator remains functional, continuous markets are preferred for best accuracy.
**How the Indicator Works**
NVD combines three core components:
**1. Time-Normalized Volume Baseline**
Current volume is compared against the average volume of the same intraday bar position over prior sessions.
* Filters out predictable time-based volume patterns
* Highlights volume that exceeds what is historically typical for that point in the session
* Automatically falls back to a smoothed volume average on non-intraday charts or limited history
**2. Efficiency Oscillator (Lower Panel)**
The histogram evaluates the relationship between price movement and volume effort, showing how efficiently price is moving.
Color interpretation:
* **Green Columns:** Buying pressure with high efficiency (Trend is healthy).
* **Red Columns:** Selling pressure with high efficiency.
* **Yellow Columns:** Volume Spike. Abnormal volume detected (2x average) indicating a potential breakout or exhaustion.
* **Grey Columns:** Absorption/Churn. Volume is present but price is not moving significantly. This often happens before a violent move
**3. Informational Flow Signals (Main Chart)**
The indicator can mark candles where unusual volume coincides with price rejection. These markers are informational and require multiple conditions:
* Volume exceeds the selected baseline by a user-defined multiplier
* Price makes a new local high or low but closes back within the candle range, indicating rejection
* Optional Money Flow Index (MFI) filter confirms an overbought or oversold condition
**Dashboard Overview**
An optional dashboard provides a compact summary of the indicator’s internal states for quick reference.
The dashboard displays:
**Trend State (ADX)**
* Uses ADX to classify conditions as **TRENDING** or **RANGING**
* Helps contextualize whether volume behavior is occurring in a directional environment
**Flow Bias**
* Derived from the Efficiency Oscillator and VWAP relationship
* Displays:
**BUYING**
**SELLING**
**ABSORPTION** (low efficiency / churn)
* An arrow indicates whether price is positioned above or below VWAP
**Volume Status**
* Indicates whether current volume qualifies as a high-volume condition relative to the selected baseline
* Matches the logic used for histogram coloring and informational markers
**Multi-Timeframe Support**
* The dashboard can optionally run on a separate timeframe
* Users may choose to sync the histogram with the dashboard timeframe or keep it on the chart timeframe
*Note: The dashboard summarizes internal calculations and does not generate independent trade signals. All values update on confirmed bars.*
**How to Trade: "INFO" Signals**
The chart arrows are labeled **INFO BUY** and **INFO SELL** to emphasize that these are informational warnings of stopping volume, not blind entry signals.
**INFO BUY (Green Arrow):**
* **The Logic:** Sellers pushed price to a low, but massive volume entered to absorb the sell pressure, forcing a close in the upper range. This is a "Bear Trap" or Liquidity Sweep.
* **Usage:** If you are Short, this is a warning to tighten stops. If looking for Longs, wait for price to break the high of the signal candle for confirmation.
**INFO SELL (Red Arrow):**
* **The Logic:** Buyers pushed price to a high, but massive volume entered to block the move, forcing a close in the lower range. This is a "Bull Trap."
* **Usage:** If you are Long, this indicates overhead resistance/supply. If looking for Shorts, wait for price to break the low of the signal candle.
**Features & Settings**
* Time-Normalized or Recent-Average volume calculation modes
* Efficiency histogram with absorption and volume spike detection
* Optional MFI filter for informational signals
* VWAP-based contextual filter
* Dashboard showing trend state, flow bias, and volume status
* Non-repainting alerts triggered on bar close
**Recommended Usage**
* Higher timeframes (5m and above) generally provide clearer structure
* On lower timeframes, increasing the analysis period can help reduce noise
* Designed to be used as a supporting analysis tool, not a standalone system
**Disclaimer**
*This indicator is provided strictly for educational and informational purposes. It does not constitute financial, investment, trading, or other professional advice.*
*All calculations, visualizations, and signals produced by this indicator are derived solely from historical price and volume data. No representation is made that the indicator can predict future market behavior or outcomes. Any interpretations drawn from its output are the sole responsibility of the user.*
*Trading and investing involve substantial risk, including the possible loss of all or more than the initial capital. Market conditions can change rapidly, and past market behavior, patterns, or indicator performance do not guarantee similar results in the future.*
*The informational markers, alerts, dashboard readings, and histogram values generated by this indicator are not trade recommendations and should not be used as the sole basis for making trading decisions. Users are encouraged to combine this tool with their own analysis, risk management, and confirmation methods.*
*The author assumes no responsibility or liability for any trading decisions, losses, or damages resulting directly or indirectly from the use of this indicator. By using this script, you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your trading decisions and outcomes.*
*Use at your own risk.*
AlphaSignals Pro🟠OVERVIEW
AlphaSignals Pro™ is a comprehensive trading indicator suite developed by A1TradingHub. The
system combines trend analysis, momentum indicators, and proprietary signal algorithms to identify
high-probability trading opportunities across all market conditions and timeframes.
Core Components
■ Long/Short Signals — Clear entry markers based on trend reversals and momentum shifts
■ Golden Call/Put — Premium signals for high-conviction directional trades
■ Support & Resistance — Dynamic price zones with visual highlighting
■ Moving Averages — Trend direction with color-coded crossover signals
■ Keltner Channels — Volatility bands for breakout and mean-reversion setups
■ Signal Dashboard — Multi-symbol overview with trend and momentum status
🟠Long & Short Entry Signals
The core signal system identifies optimal entry points by analyzing price action, momentum, and
trend structure. LONG signals appear at potential reversal points for upward moves, while SHORT
signals indicate bearish opportunities at resistance.
◆ Green 'LONG' labels mark buy zones at support levels
◆ Red 'SHORT' labels indicate sell zones at resistance
◆ Momentum confirmation filters out false signals
◆ Works across all timeframes (1min to daily)
🟠Trend Direction Arrows
Small directional arrows provide real-time trend feedback. ▲ Green arrows confirm bullish
momentum, ▼ red arrows signal bearish pressure. These micro-signals help traders stay aligned with
the dominant trend.
◆ Green up arrows during bullish momentum phases
◆ Red down arrows indicate bearish momentum shifts
◆ Confirms entry signals and aids trade management
◆ Minimalist design preserves chart clarity
🟠 Golden Put Signal
The Golden Put identifies high-probability short opportunities. Triggers when multiple bearish factors
align: price rejection at resistance, momentum divergence, and volume confirmation. These premium
signals represent the highest-conviction bearish trades.
◆ Triggered at major resistance with momentum divergence
◆ Red 'GOLDEN PUT' label marks premium short entries
◆ Designed for options traders seeking directional plays
◆ Lower frequency, higher accuracy than standard signals
🟠 Golden Call Signal
The Golden Call is the bullish counterpart, identifying premium long opportunities. Appears when
price finds strong support with bullish momentum divergence and institutional volume patterns. Marks
optimal entry points for aggressive upside plays.
◆ Yellow 'GOLDEN CALL' highlights premium buy setups
◆ Triggers at key support with momentum confirmation
◆ Ideal for call options or leveraged positions
◆ Signals typically precede significant advances
🟠 Moving Average System
The dual moving average system provides trend context and dynamic support/resistance. The red
line is the fast MA (shorter period), the green line is the slow MA. Color transitions indicate trend
changes and crossover signals.
◆ Red MA: Fast period for short-term direction
◆ Green MA: Slow period for primary trend
◆ Bullish crossover: Fast crosses above slow
◆ Bearish crossover: Fast crosses below slow
◆ MAs act as dynamic support/resistance
🟠 Keltner Channel Bands
Volatility-based price envelopes that adapt to market conditions. Bands expand during high volatility,
contract during consolidation. Price at outer bands signals mean-reversion opportunities; breakouts
beyond bands may indicate trend continuation.
◆ Upper/lower bands adapt to current volatility
◆ Pink outer bands mark extreme price zones
◆ Cyan middle band shows baseline trend
◆ Band touches signal reversal or breakout setups
◆ Shaded fill visualizes the volatility range
🟠 Support & Resistance Zones
Automatic detection of key price levels with visual highlighting. Green zones mark support where
buying pressure emerges, red zones highlight resistance with selling pressure. Dashed lines show
precise price levels.
◆ Green shaded areas: Support zones (buy interest)
◆ Red shaded areas: Resistance zones (sell interest)
◆ Horizontal dashed lines mark exact levels
◆ Zones update dynamically as new levels form
◆ Essential for targets and stop-loss placement
🟠 Golden Signal Dashboard
Multi-symbol dashboard provides comprehensive market overview. Track multiple instruments with
real-time trend status, momentum readings, active signals, and freshness indicators. Perfect for
scanning opportunities across your watchlist.
◆ SYMBOL: Tracked instruments (SPY, QQQ, IWM, TSLA)
◆ PRICE & CHG%: Current price and daily change
◆ MOMENTUM: Bullish/Bearish classification
◆ SIGNAL: Active Golden Call or Put signals
◆ BARS: Bars since last signal
◆ STATUS: Signal temperature (HOT/WARM/COLD)
🟠 Best Practices
✓ Confirm signals with dominant trend (use MAs)
✓ Prioritize Golden signals — higher probability
✓ Use S/R zones for stop-loss placement
✓ Check dashboard for multi-timeframe confluence
✓ Combine with your own analysis
Advanced Rainbow EMA + SMMA SystemAdvanced Rainbow EMA + SMMA System
This custom indicator overlays eight rainbow‑colored EMAs (20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55) together with two Smoothed Moving Averages (SMMA 50 in white, SMMA 200 in red).
Features:
🌈 Rainbow EMAs: Smooth gradient from yellow → gold → orange → dark orange → tomato → crimson → red → blue, showing short‑ to medium‑term momentum.
⚪🔴 Smoothed Moving Averages: Thick white SMMA (50) and thick red SMMA (200) for long‑term trend context.
🟩🟥 Background shading: Green when EMAs align bullish and SMMA 50 > SMMA 200, red when bearish.
📈📉 Signal arrows: “BUY” labels on Golden Cross (SMMA 50 crossing above SMMA 200), “SELL” labels on Death Cross (SMMA 50 crossing below SMMA 200).
🔔 Alerts: Built‑in TradingView alerts for Golden/Death Cross and for strong bullish/bearish EMA alignment.
Use case: This tool helps traders quickly visualize short‑term momentum against long‑term smoothed trend direction. It highlights strong trending conditions, potential reversals, and crossover signals, making it suitable for swing trading, trend following, and confirmation of entries/exits.
NQ Key Levels [EOY 2025]Key Price Levels to Watch
| Level | Type | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| 26,000 | Psychological Target | The "round number" magnet for the End of Year (EOY) close. |
| 25,835 | Major Resistance | The recent high from Dec 10. A break above this signals the Santa Rally is live. |
| 25,196 | Current Price | Friday's close. We are in "no man's land" here. |
| 25,000 | Critical Support | A psychological floor. If NQ breaks below this next week, the bullish thesis weakens. |
| 24,800 | Trend Defense | The "line in the sand." Bulls must defend this level to keep the uptrend intact. |
Projected Path for NQ (Dec 15 – Dec 31, 2025)
Dec 15–17 (Mon-Wed): Market tests support at 25,000. If it holds, buyers will step in.
Dec 18–19 (Thu-Fri): Erratic price action due to Triple Witching expiry. Avoid heavy leverage here.
Dec 22–31: Volume drops, but directional bias turns UP. The path of least resistance will be higher as sellers leave for the holidays.
NuAing Liquidity Zone & Sweep Detector NuAing Liquidity Zone & Sweep Detector, sakali anu aing tetep anu aing
Triple VWAP: Anchored# Triple VWAP: Anchored + Last 2 Sessions
## 📊 Overview
**Triple VWAP** is a professional-grade Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) indicator designed for serious traders who need multi-timeframe volume analysis on a single chart. This indicator combines three powerful VWAP calculations: a custom **Anchored VWAP** from any historical date, a real-time **Current Session VWAP**, and **Previous Session VWAP** reference levels—all with configurable standard deviation bands.
Perfect for intraday traders, swing traders, and institutional-level analysis on Indian markets (Nifty, BankNifty) and global instruments.
***
## ✨ Key Features
### 🎯 Three Independent VWAP Calculations
**📍 Anchored VWAP (Long-term Reference)**
- Anchor VWAP from any specific date and time (year, month, day, hour, minute)
- Ideal for tracking price action from significant market events, earnings, or trend reversals
- Maintains accumulation from your chosen anchor point throughout the entire timeframe
**📅 Current Session VWAP (Real-Time)**
- Automatically resets at the start of each trading day
- Calculates dynamically as new bars form during the session
- Shows institutional trading levels and intraday fair value
**📆 Previous Session VWAP (Reference Levels)**
- Displays yesterday's final VWAP as horizontal reference lines
- Helps identify support/resistance zones from prior session
- Useful for gap analysis and opening range strategies
### 📐 Standard Deviation Bands
Each VWAP calculation includes optional standard deviation bands:
- **±1 SD** - Identifies normal price deviation zones
- **±2 SD** - Marks extreme price movements (high probability reversal zones)
- **±3 SD** - Ultra-extreme levels (rare price extensions)
Configure which SD levels to display for each VWAP type independently.
### 🎨 Customizable Visual Settings
- **Independent Color Schemes**: Assign unique colors to each VWAP type and its SD bands
- **Adjustable Line Widths**: Configure VWAP and SD line thickness (1-5 for VWAP, 1-3 for SD)
- **Plot Styles**: Previous session plots use cross-style for clear differentiation from real-time plots
- **Background Zones**: Optional colored zones when price extends beyond ±2 SD levels
- **Session Labels**: Automatic date labels marking each VWAP anchor point
### 📊 Information Dashboard
Real-time statistics table displaying:
- Current VWAP values for all three calculations
- Live standard deviation values
- ±1 SD levels for quick reference
- Distance from price to each VWAP (percentage format)
- Session tracking counter
- Color-coded proximity indicators
***
## 🔧 How to Use
### For Intraday Trading
1. **Current Session VWAP** acts as dynamic support/resistance—price above VWAP indicates bullish bias, below indicates bearish bias
2. Use **±1 SD bands** for profit targets and stop-loss placement
3. **±2 SD touches** often signal mean reversion opportunities
4. **Previous Session VWAP** provides overnight gap reference levels
### For Swing Trading
1. **Anchored VWAP** from significant events (breakouts, earnings, trend changes) shows institutional cost basis
2. Price trading consistently above/below anchored VWAP confirms trend strength
3. SD band rejections provide high-probability entry zones
### For Multi-Timeframe Analysis
1. Combine all three VWAPs to identify confluence zones
2. When current session VWAP aligns with previous session and anchored VWAP, expect strong support/resistance
3. Monitor distance percentage to gauge overextension
***
## ⚙️ Input Parameters
**📍 Anchored VWAP Configuration**
- `Enable Anchored VWAP` - Toggle on/off
- `Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute` - Set your custom anchor point (requires confirmation)
**📅 Session VWAP Toggles**
- `Enable Current Session VWAP` - Toggle real-time daily VWAP
- `Enable Previous Session VWAP` - Toggle yesterday's reference VWAP
**General Settings**
- `VWAP Source` - Choose calculation source (default: HLC3)
- `Show ±1/2/3 SD` - Enable/disable each standard deviation level
**Visual Customization**
- Individual color pickers for each VWAP type and SD bands
- Line width adjustments
- `Show VWAP Labels` - Date labels at anchor points
- `Show Info Table` - Statistics dashboard toggle
- `Show SD Zones` - Background coloring beyond ±2 SD
***
## 💡 Trading Applications
✅ **Mean Reversion Trades**: Enter when price touches ±2 SD with reversal confirmation
✅ **Trend Following**: Trade in direction when price holds above/below VWAP
✅ **Institutional Levels**: Anchored VWAP reveals where large players accumulated positions
✅ **Gap Trading**: Use previous session VWAP to gauge gap fill probability
✅ **Volume Profile Analysis**: VWAP represents fair value based on actual volume traded
✅ **Support/Resistance Confluence**: Multiple VWAP alignment creates high-probability zones
***
## 🎓 Understanding VWAP
VWAP is the average price weighted by volume—representing the true average price paid by all market participants during a specific period. Unlike simple moving averages, VWAP gives more weight to price levels with higher trading volume, making it particularly valuable for:
- Institutional traders executing large orders
- Algorithmic trading systems
- Identifying fair value and overextended prices
- Minimizing market impact on large trades
***
## 📈 Chart Setup Recommendations
**Best Timeframes**: 1-minute to 15-minute charts for intraday; 1-hour to 4-hour for swing trading
**Compatible Markets**: Stocks, Indices (Nifty 50, Bank Nifty), Futures, Forex, Crypto
**Session Settings**: Works with standard daily sessions; automatically detects trading days (not calendar days)
***
## 🚀 What Makes This Indicator Unique
Unlike standard VWAP indicators that only show current session data, **Triple VWAP** provides:
- **Multi-session analysis** on a single chart without clutter
- **Historical anchoring** capability for event-driven analysis
- **Professional-grade statistics** dashboard
- **Independent customization** for each VWAP type
- **Optimized calculations** for real-time performance
***
## ⚠️ Important Notes
- **Anchored VWAP** requires manual date input (use significant market events like breakouts, earnings, trend reversals)
- **Session detection** based on daily timeframe changes—works on all chart timeframes
- **Previous Session VWAP** displays as static horizontal lines (reference only, not recalculated)
- **Standard Deviations** calculated using volume-weighted variance formula
- Works best on instruments with **consistent volume data**
***
## 📝 Credits & License
This indicator is published under **TradingView House Rules**. Code is original and follows Pine Script v6 best practices for performance and maintainability.
***
## 🤝 Support & Feedback
If you find this indicator valuable, please:
- ⭐ **Like** this publication
- 💬 **Comment** with your feedback or questions
- 🔔 **Follow** for updates and new releases
***
**Disclaimer**: This indicator is for educational and informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always use proper risk management and combine with your own analysis before making trading decisions.
***
Wyckoff Method - Comprehensive Analysis# WYCKOFF METHOD - QUICK REFERENCE CHEAT SHEET
## 🟢 STRONGEST BUY SIGNALS
### 1. SPRING ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- **What:** False breakdown below support on LOW volume
- **Look for:** Quick reversal, close above support
- **Entry:** When price closes back in range
- **Stop:** Below spring low
- **Target:** Top of range minimum
### 2. SOS (Sign of Strength) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- **What:** Breakout above resistance on HIGH volume
- **Look for:** Wide spread up bar, strong close
- **Entry:** On breakout or wait for LPS pullback
- **Stop:** Below range top
- **Target:** Height of range projected up
### 3. SHAKEOUT ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- **What:** Sharp move below support with HIGH volume, immediate reversal
- **Look for:** Long lower wick, closes strong
- **Entry:** When price reclaims support
- **Stop:** Below shakeout low
- **Target:** Previous resistance
---
## 🔴 STRONGEST SELL SIGNALS
### 1. UTAD (Upthrust After Distribution) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- **What:** False breakout above resistance, quick rejection
- **Look for:** Spike high, weak close, often high volume
- **Entry:** When price closes back in range
- **Stop:** Above UTAD high
- **Target:** Bottom of range minimum
### 2. SOW (Sign of Weakness) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- **What:** Breakdown below support on HIGH volume
- **Look for:** Wide spread down bar, weak close
- **Entry:** On breakdown or wait for LPSY rally
- **Stop:** Above range bottom
- **Target:** Height of range projected down
### 3. UPTHRUST ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- **What:** Move above resistance on LOW volume, weak close
- **Look for:** Long upper wick, closes in lower half
- **Entry:** When resistance holds
- **Stop:** Above upthrust high
- **Target:** Support level
---
## 📊 ACCUMULATION PHASES (Bottom Formation)
```
PHASE A: Stopping the Downtrend
├─ PS (Preliminary Support) - First buying
├─ SC (Selling Climax) - Panic bottom ⚠️ KEY EVENT
├─ AR (Automatic Rally) - Relief bounce
└─ ST (Secondary Test) - Retest SC low
PHASE B: Building the Cause
├─ Trading range forms
├─ Multiple tests of support
├─ Volume decreasing
└─ Absorption occurring
PHASE C: The Test
├─ SPRING - False breakdown ⚠️ KEY EVENT
└─ TEST - Support holds on low volume
PHASE D: Dominance Emerges
├─ SOS - Breakout ⚠️ KEY EVENT
├─ LPS - Last Point of Support (pullback)
└─ BU - Backup
PHASE E: Markup
└─ New uptrend, strong momentum
```
**Background Color:** Blue → Green (getting brighter)
**Action:** Buy in Phase C/D, Hold through Phase E
---
## 📊 DISTRIBUTION PHASES (Top Formation)
```
PHASE A: Stopping the Uptrend
├─ PSY (Preliminary Supply) - First selling
├─ BC (Buying Climax) - Euphoric top ⚠️ KEY EVENT
├─ AR (Automatic Reaction) - Sharp drop
└─ ST (Secondary Test) - Retest BC high
PHASE B: Building the Cause
├─ Trading range forms
├─ Multiple tests of resistance
├─ Demand being absorbed
└─ Volume patterns change
PHASE C: The Test
└─ UTAD - False breakout ⚠️ KEY EVENT
PHASE D: Dominance Emerges
├─ SOW - Breakdown ⚠️ KEY EVENT
└─ LPSY - Last Point of Supply (rally to exit)
PHASE E: Markdown
└─ New downtrend, strong selling
```
**Background Color:** Orange → Red (getting darker)
**Action:** Sell in Phase C/D, Stay out during Phase E
---
## 💰 VOLUME SPREAD ANALYSIS (VSA)
| Signal | Meaning | Color | Implication |
|--------|---------|-------|-------------|
| **ND** (No Demand) | Up bar, LOW volume | 🟠 Orange | Weakness - uptrend ending |
| **NS** (No Supply) | Down bar, LOW volume | 🔵 Blue | Strength - downtrend ending |
| **SV** (Stopping Volume) | VERY HIGH volume, narrow spread | 🟣 Purple | Potential reversal |
| **UT** (Upthrust) | Above resistance, LOW vol, weak close | 🔴 Red | Sell signal |
| **SO** (Shakeout) | Below support, HIGH vol, strong close | 🟢 Green | Buy signal |
---
## 🎯 VOLUME INTERPRETATION
| Volume Level | Bar Color | Meaning |
|--------------|-----------|---------|
| **VERY HIGH** (>2x average) | Dark Green/Red | Climax, potential reversal |
| **HIGH** (>1.5x average) | Light Green/Red | Strong interest |
| **NORMAL** | Gray | Average trading |
| **LOW** (<0.7x average) | Faint Gray | Testing, no interest |
---
## ⚖️ EFFORT vs RESULT
| Scenario | Volume | Spread | Meaning |
|----------|--------|--------|---------|
| **High Effort, Low Result** | HIGH | Narrow | ⚠️ Potential reversal |
| **Low Effort, High Result** | LOW | Wide | ⚠️ Trend weakening |
| **High Effort, High Result** | HIGH | Wide | ✅ Strong trend |
| **Low Effort, Low Result** | LOW | Narrow | 😴 No interest |
---
## 📏 TRADING RULES
### ✅ DO:
- ✅ Wait for confirmation before entering
- ✅ Trade in direction of higher timeframe
- ✅ Use springs and UTAD as primary signals
- ✅ Measure trading range for targets
- ✅ Place stops outside the range
- ✅ Look for volume confirmation
- ✅ Check multiple timeframes
- ✅ Focus on Phase C and D events
### ❌ DON'T:
- ❌ Buy during Phase E Markdown
- ❌ Sell during Phase E Markup
- ❌ Trade against major trend
- ❌ Ignore volume signals
- ❌ Enter without clear stop loss
- ❌ Trade every signal
- ❌ Use on very low timeframes without practice
- ❌ Ignore the context
---
## 🎪 COMPOSITE OPERATOR (Smart Money)
### 💰 Green Money Symbol (Bottom)
- **Meaning:** Institutions accumulating
- **Location:** Demand zones, springs, tests
- **Action:** Follow the smart money - buy
### 💰 Red Money Symbol (Top)
- **Meaning:** Institutions distributing
- **Location:** Supply zones, UTAD, weak rallies
- **Action:** Follow the smart money - sell
---
## 📍 SUPPLY & DEMAND ZONES
### 🟢 Demand Zones (Green Boxes)
- **Created at:** SC, Spring, Shakeout
- **Represents:** Where smart money bought
- **Action:** Look for bounces
### 🔴 Supply Zones (Red Boxes)
- **Created at:** BC, UTAD, Upthrust
- **Represents:** Where smart money sold
- **Action:** Look for rejections
---
## 🎯 TARGET CALCULATION
### Measured Move Method
```
1. Measure trading range height
Example: Top at 120, Bottom at 100 = 20 points
2. Add to breakout point (accumulation)
Breakout at 120 + 20 = Target: 140
3. Or subtract from breakdown (distribution)
Breakdown at 100 - 20 = Target: 80
```
### Multiple Targets
- **Conservative:** 1x range height (100% probability reached)
- **Moderate:** 1.5x range height (70% probability)
- **Aggressive:** 2x range height (40% probability)
---
## ⏰ TIMEFRAME GUIDE
| Timeframe | Use For | Reliability | Recommended For |
|-----------|---------|-------------|-----------------|
| **Weekly** | Major trends | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Position traders |
| **Daily** | Swing trades | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Most traders |
| **4-Hour** | Active swing | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Active traders |
| **1-Hour** | Day trading | ⭐⭐⭐ | Experienced only |
| **15-Min** | Scalping | ⭐⭐ | Experts only |
**Golden Rule:** Always check one timeframe higher for context!
---
## 🚨 ALERT PRIORITY
### 🔔 MUST-HAVE ALERTS
1. Spring
2. UTAD
3. SOS
4. SOW
### 🔔 NICE-TO-HAVE ALERTS
5. Selling Climax (SC)
6. Buying Climax (BC)
7. Smart Money Accumulation
8. Smart Money Distribution
### 🔔 CONFIRMATION ALERTS
9. Phase E Markup
10. Phase E Markdown
---
## 💡 QUICK DECISION TREE
```
Is there a clear trading range?
├─ YES
│ ├─ Did price break BELOW support?
│ │ ├─ Volume LOW + Quick reversal = SPRING → BUY ✅
│ │ └─ Volume HIGH + Stays down = Breakdown → SELL ⚠️
│ │
│ └─ Did price break ABOVE resistance?
│ ├─ Volume LOW + Quick reversal = UTAD → SELL ✅
│ └─ Volume HIGH + Stays up = Breakout → BUY ⚠️
│
└─ NO
├─ Strong uptrend = Wait for re-accumulation
└─ Strong downtrend = Wait for re-distribution
```
---
## 📝 PRE-TRADE CHECKLIST
Before entering any trade:
- Identified the current Wyckoff phase
- Confirmed with volume analysis
- Checked higher timeframe trend
- Located supply/demand zones
- Identified clear entry point
- Set stop loss level
- Calculated target (risk:reward >1:2)
- Verified position size (risk 1-2%)
- Have at least 2 confirming signals
- Not trading against major trend
---
## 🧠 REMEMBER
**The Three Laws:**
1. **Supply & Demand** - Price is determined by imbalance
2. **Cause & Effect** - Range size predicts move size
3. **Effort & Result** - Volume should confirm price movement
**The Key Principle:**
> "Trade with the Composite Operator (smart money), not against them"
**Best Setups:**
1. Spring in accumulation (Phase C)
2. UTAD in distribution (Phase C)
3. SOS breakout (Phase D)
4. SOW breakdown (Phase D)
**When in Doubt:**
- ❓ Stay out
- 📈 Use higher timeframe
- 📚 Review the documentation
- 🎯 Wait for clearer signal
---
## 📱 INDICATOR SETTINGS QUICK SETUP
**For Stocks/Crypto (Good Volume Data):**
- Volume MA Length: 20
- High Volume Multiplier: 1.5
- Climax Volume: 2.0
- Swing Length: 5
**For Forex (Limited Volume Data):**
- Volume MA Length: 20
- High Volume Multiplier: 1.3
- Climax Volume: 1.8
- Swing Length: 7
- Turn OFF "Volume Confirmation"
**For Day Trading:**
- Swing Length: 3
- All other settings: Default
**For Position Trading:**
- Swing Length: 7-10
- Volume MA Length: 30
- Use Daily/Weekly charts
---
## 🎓 SKILL PROGRESSION
### Beginner (Month 1-2)
- Focus on: SC, Spring, SOS
- Timeframe: Daily only
- Goal: Identify phases correctly
### Intermediate (Month 3-6)
- Add: All accumulation events
- Timeframe: Daily + 4H
- Goal: Trade springs profitably
### Advanced (Month 6-12)
- Add: Distribution events, VSA
- Timeframe: Multiple timeframes
- Goal: Trade complete cycles
### Expert (Year 2+)
- Master: All events, all timeframes
- Combine: With other methodologies
- Goal: Consistent profitability
---
**Print this sheet and keep it next to your trading desk!**
*Remember: Quality over quantity. Wait for the best setups.*
# Wyckoff Method - Comprehensive Analysis Indicator
## Complete Implementation Guide for TradingView Pine Script
---
## TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. (#overview)
2. (#installation)
3. (#theory)
4. (#components)
5. (#signals)
6. (#strategies)
7. (#settings)
8. (#alerts)
9. (#patterns)
10. (#troubleshooting)
---
## OVERVIEW
This indicator implements Richard Wyckoff's complete trading methodology, including:
- **All 5 Phases** of Accumulation and Distribution
- **18+ Wyckoff Events** (PS, SC, AR, ST, Spring, SOS, LPS, BC, UTAD, SOW, etc.)
- **Volume Spread Analysis (VSA)** principles
- **Supply & Demand Zone** detection
- **Composite Operator** logic (Smart Money tracking)
- **Effort vs Result** analysis
- **Three Wyckoff Laws**: Supply/Demand, Cause/Effect, Effort/Result
---
## INSTALLATION
### Step 1: Copy the Code
1. Open the `wyckoff_comprehensive.pine` file
2. Select all code (Ctrl+A / Cmd+A)
3. Copy to clipboard (Ctrl+C / Cmd+C)
### Step 2: Add to TradingView
1. Go to TradingView.com
2. Open any chart
3. Click "Pine Editor" at the bottom of the screen
4. Click "New" or "Open"
5. Paste the entire code
6. Click "Save" and give it a name
7. Click "Add to Chart"
### Step 3: Verify Installation
You should see:
- Labels on the chart (PS, SC, Spring, SOS, etc.)
- Background colors indicating phases
- Volume analysis in the lower pane
- A table in the top-right corner showing current phase
---
## WYCKOFF METHOD THEORY
### The Three Fundamental Laws
#### 1. **Law of Supply and Demand**
- Price rises when demand exceeds supply
- Price falls when supply exceeds demand
- The indicator tracks volume vs price movement to identify imbalances
#### 2. **Law of Cause and Effect**
- A period of accumulation (cause) leads to markup (effect)
- A period of distribution (cause) leads to markdown (effect)
- Trading ranges build "cause" for future price movement
#### 3. **Law of Effort vs Result**
- **Effort** = Volume (energy put into the market)
- **Result** = Price movement (spread of the bar)
- High effort with low result = potential reversal
- Low effort with high result = trend weakness
### The Five Phases
#### **ACCUMULATION CYCLE**
**Phase A: Stopping the Downtrend**
- Preliminary Support (PS): First sign of buying
- Selling Climax (SC): Panic selling exhaustion
- Automatic Rally (AR): Bounce from SC
- Secondary Test (ST): Test of SC low on lower volume
**Phase B: Building the Cause**
- Trading range develops
- Supply being absorbed by composite operator
- Multiple tests of support and resistance
- Volume generally decreases
**Phase C: The Test (Spring)**
- False breakdown below support
- Traps late sellers
- Quick reversal on low volume
- Last chance to accumulate before markup
**Phase D: Dominance Emerges**
- Sign of Strength (SOS): Break above resistance
- Last Point of Support (LPS): Pullback opportunity
- Backup (BU): Final consolidation
- Demand clearly exceeds supply
**Phase E: Markup**
- New uptrend established
- Price moves rapidly higher
- Phase E can last months/years
- Original trading range becomes support
#### **DISTRIBUTION CYCLE**
**Phase A: Stopping the Uptrend**
- Preliminary Supply (PSY): First sign of selling
- Buying Climax (BC): Euphoric buying exhaustion
- Automatic Reaction (AR): Sharp selloff from BC
- Secondary Test (ST): Test of BC high on lower volume
**Phase B: Building the Cause**
- Trading range at top
- Demand being absorbed by composite operator
- Multiple tests of support and resistance
**Phase C: The Test (UTAD)**
- Upthrust After Distribution
- False breakout above resistance
- Traps late buyers
- Quick reversal
**Phase D: Dominance Emerges**
- Sign of Weakness (SOW): Break below support
- Last Point of Supply (LPSY): Rally opportunity to exit
- Supply clearly exceeds demand
**Phase E: Markdown**
- New downtrend established
- Price moves rapidly lower
- Original trading range becomes resistance
---
## INDICATOR COMPONENTS
### 1. EVENT LABELS
#### Accumulation Events (Green labels)
- **PS** = Preliminary Support
- **SC** = Selling Climax (largest label, most important)
- **AR** = Automatic Rally
- **ST** = Secondary Test
- **SPRING** = Spring (critical buy signal)
- **TEST** = Test of support
- **SOS** = Sign of Strength (breakout)
- **LPS** = Last Point of Support
- **BU** = Backup
#### Distribution Events (Red labels)
- **PSY** = Preliminary Supply
- **BC** = Buying Climax (largest label, most important)
- **AR** = Automatic Reaction
- **ST** = Secondary Test
- **UTAD** = Upthrust After Distribution (critical sell signal)
- **SOW** = Sign of Weakness
- **LPSY** = Last Point of Supply
#### VSA Events (Small colored labels)
- **ND** (Orange) = No Demand - weakness
- **NS** (Blue) = No Supply - strength
- **SV** (Purple) = Stopping Volume
- **UT** (Red) = Upthrust - weakness
- **SO** (Green) = Shakeout - strength
#### Composite Operator (💰 symbols)
- Green 💰 at bottom = Smart Money Accumulation
- Red 💰 at top = Smart Money Distribution
### 2. BACKGROUND COLORS
- **Light Blue** = Phase A (Accumulation)
- **Light Orange** = Phase A (Distribution)
- **Very Light Green** = Phase C (Accumulation Testing)
- **Very Light Red** = Phase C (Distribution Testing)
- **Light Green** = Phase D (Accumulation Strength)
- **Light Red** = Phase D (Distribution Weakness)
- **Green** = Phase E (Markup - Bull trend)
- **Red** = Phase E (Markdown - Bear trend)
### 3. SUPPLY & DEMAND ZONES
- **Green boxes** = Demand zones (where smart money accumulated)
- **Red boxes** = Supply zones (where smart money distributed)
- Zones extend 20 bars into the future
- Price reactions at these zones are significant
### 4. VOLUME PANEL
- **Dark Green/Red bars** = Very High Volume (climax)
- **Light Green/Red bars** = High Volume
- **Gray bars** = Normal Volume
- **Faint Gray bars** = Low Volume
- **Blue line** = Volume Moving Average
### 5. INFORMATION TABLE (Top Right)
Displays real-time analysis:
- **Current Phase** (A, B, C, D, or E)
- **Status** (description of what's happening)
- **Volume** (Very High, High, Normal, Low)
- **Spread** (Wide, Normal, Narrow)
- **Effort/Result** (Poor, Normal, Good)
- **Range** (YES if in trading range)
- **Bias** (BULLISH, BEARISH, or NEUTRAL)
---
## HOW TO READ THE SIGNALS
### STRONG BUY SIGNALS (in order of strength)
1. **SPRING** (strongest)
- False breakdown below support
- Look for: Low volume, quick reversal, close above support
- Entry: When price closes back above support level
- Stop: Below the spring low
2. **SOS (Sign of Strength)**
- Break above trading range resistance
- Look for: High volume, wide spread up bar
- Entry: On breakout or pullback to LPS
- Stop: Below trading range
3. **Shakeout (SO)**
- Similar to spring but more violent
- Look for: High volume, penetration of support, strong close
- Entry: When price reclaims support
- Stop: Below shakeout low
4. **LPS (Last Point of Support)**
- Pullback after SOS
- Look for: Low volume, shallow pullback
- Entry: When support holds
- Stop: Below LPS
5. **No Supply (NS)**
- Down bar on very low volume
- Indicates lack of selling pressure
- Confirms accumulation phase
### STRONG SELL SIGNALS (in order of strength)
1. **UTAD (Upthrust After Distribution)** (strongest)
- False breakout above resistance
- Look for: High volume spike, rejection, close below resistance
- Entry: When price closes back below resistance
- Stop: Above UTAD high
2. **SOW (Sign of Weakness)**
- Break below trading range support
- Look for: High volume, wide spread down bar
- Entry: On breakdown or rally to LPSY
- Stop: Above trading range
3. **Upthrust (UT)**
- Move above resistance on low volume, weak close
- Look for: Low volume, close in lower half of bar
- Entry: When resistance becomes resistance again
- Stop: Above upthrust high
4. **LPSY (Last Point of Supply)**
- Rally after SOW
- Look for: Low volume, weak rally
- Entry: When rally fails
- Stop: Above LPSY
5. **No Demand (ND)**
- Up bar on very low volume
- Indicates lack of buying pressure
- Confirms distribution phase
### NEUTRAL/WARNING SIGNALS
- **High Effort, Low Result** = Potential reversal coming
- **Stopping Volume** = Trend may be ending
- **Absorption** = Large volume with small movement (accumulation/distribution)
---
## TRADING STRATEGY EXAMPLES
### Strategy 1: Accumulation Range Breakout
**Setup:**
1. Identify trading range (blue background in Phase B)
2. Wait for Spring or Test (Phase C)
3. Wait for SOS breakout (Phase D)
**Entry:**
- Option A: Buy on SOS breakout
- Option B: Wait for LPS pullback (better risk/reward)
**Stop Loss:**
- Below the spring low or trading range bottom
**Target:**
- Measure height of trading range (cause)
- Project upward from breakout point (effect)
- Minimum target = range height
**Example:**
```
Trading Range: 100 to 120 (20 point range)
SOS Breakout at: 120
Target: 120 + 20 = 140 minimum
```
### Strategy 2: Distribution Range Breakdown
**Setup:**
1. Identify trading range after uptrend
2. Wait for UTAD (Phase C)
3. Wait for SOW breakdown (Phase D)
**Entry:**
- Option A: Sell on SOW breakdown
- Option B: Wait for LPSY rally (better risk/reward)
**Stop Loss:**
- Above the UTAD high or trading range top
**Target:**
- Measure height of trading range
- Project downward from breakdown point
- Minimum target = range height
### Strategy 3: Spring Trading
**Setup:**
1. Strong downtrend followed by range
2. Price breaks below range bottom
3. Volume is LOW on breakdown
4. Price quickly reverses and closes above support
**Entry:**
- When candle closes above support level
- Or on retest of support
**Stop Loss:**
- Below spring low (usually tight)
**Target:**
- Top of trading range
- Previous swing high
**Risk/Reward:**
- Typically 1:3 or better
### Strategy 4: Smart Money Tracking
**Setup:**
1. Look for 💰 symbols in demand zones
2. Multiple accumulation signals (PS, SC, ST, Test)
3. Volume decreasing during range
**Entry:**
- At next demand zone test
- On SOS breakout
**Confirmation:**
- Background turning green (Phase D/E)
- Table shows "BULLISH" bias
### Strategy 5: VSA Reversal
**Setup:**
1. Strong trend in place
2. Stopping Volume (SV) appears at extreme
3. Followed by No Demand (ND) or No Supply (NS)
**Entry:**
- When trend breaks down/up
- On retest of extreme
**Example (Bullish):**
```
Downtrend → Stopping Volume → No Supply → Up bar
Entry: Buy when price moves above SV bar
```
---
## SETTINGS & CUSTOMIZATION
### Volume Analysis Settings
**Volume MA Length** (default: 20)
- Shorter = More sensitive to volume changes
- Longer = Smoother, less noise
- Recommended: 15-25 for most timeframes
**High Volume Multiplier** (default: 1.5)
- Threshold for "high volume"
- Lower = More signals
- Higher = Only extreme volume
- Recommended: 1.3-2.0
**Climax Volume Multiplier** (default: 2.0)
- Threshold for climax events (SC, BC)
- Should be significantly higher than normal
- Recommended: 2.0-3.0
### Phase Detection Settings
**Swing Detection Length** (default: 5)
- How many bars to look left/right for swing points
- Shorter = More swings detected (more noise)
- Longer = Fewer swings (cleaner, might miss some)
- Recommended: 3-7
**Range Expansion Threshold** (default: 1.5)
- Multiplier for "wide spread" bars
- Higher = Only very wide bars qualify
- Recommended: 1.3-2.0
**Volume Confirmation** (default: ON)
- Requires volume confirmation for events
- Turn OFF for very low volume instruments
- Keep ON for stocks, forex, crypto
### Display Options
Toggle on/off:
- ✅ **Show Accumulation/Distribution Phases** - Background colors
- ✅ **Show Wyckoff Events** - All labeled events
- ✅ **Show Volume Spread Analysis** - VSA labels
- ✅ **Show Supply/Demand Zones** - Boxes on chart
- ✅ **Show Composite Operator Signals** - 💰 symbols
### Color Customization
- **Bullish Color** - All accumulation events
- **Bearish Color** - All distribution events
- **Neutral Color** - Range/neutral signals
---
## ALERT SETUP
### Available Alerts
1. **Selling Climax (SC)** - Potential bottom forming
2. **Spring** - Strong buy signal
3. **Sign of Strength (SOS)** - Bullish breakout
4. **Buying Climax (BC)** - Potential top forming
5. **UTAD** - Strong sell signal
6. **Sign of Weakness (SOW)** - Bearish breakdown
7. **Phase E Markup** - Uptrend confirmed
8. **Phase E Markdown** - Downtrend confirmed
9. **Smart Money Accumulation** - Institutions buying
10. **Smart Money Distribution** - Institutions selling
### How to Set Up Alerts
1. Click the "⏰" icon on TradingView
2. Select "Create Alert"
3. Condition: Choose the indicator and alert type
4. Example: "Wyckoff Method - Spring"
5. Set notification preferences (popup, email, webhook)
6. Click "Create"
### Recommended Alert Strategy
**Conservative Trader:**
- Spring
- SOS
- UTAD
- SOW
**Aggressive Trader:**
- Add: SC, BC, Smart Money signals
**Long-term Investor:**
- Phase E Markup
- Phase E Markdown
- Smart Money Accumulation
---
## COMMON PATTERNS
### Pattern 1: Classic Accumulation
```
Phase A: Downtrend → PS → SC → AR → ST
Phase B: Range building (4-12 weeks typical)
Phase C: Spring (false breakdown)
Phase D: SOS → LPS → BU
Phase E: Markup (new uptrend)
```
**What to do:**
- Mark the range boundaries
- Wait for spring
- Buy on LPS or SOS
- Hold through markup
### Pattern 2: Classic Distribution
```
Phase A: Uptrend → PSY → BC → AR → ST
Phase B: Range building (topping process)
Phase C: UTAD (false breakout)
Phase D: SOW → LPSY
Phase E: Markdown (new downtrend)
```
**What to do:**
- Mark the range boundaries
- Wait for UTAD
- Sell on LPSY or SOW
- Stay out during markdown
### Pattern 3: Re-Accumulation
```
Uptrend → Trading Range → Spring → Uptrend continues
```
- Occurs during existing uptrend
- Shorter accumulation period
- Often no clear SC (trend is already up)
- Spring is the key signal
### Pattern 4: Re-Distribution
```
Downtrend → Trading Range → UTAD → Downtrend continues
```
- Occurs during existing downtrend
- Shorter distribution period
- Often no clear BC (trend is already down)
- UTAD is the key signal
### Pattern 5: Failed Breakout
**Bullish Failed Breakout:**
```
Range → Breakdown → Immediate reversal (Spring)
```
- Price breaks support
- Volume is LOW
- Immediate strong reversal
- Very bullish
**Bearish Failed Breakout:**
```
Range → Breakout → Immediate reversal (UTAD)
```
- Price breaks resistance
- Volume may be high initially
- Quick rejection and reversal
- Very bearish
---
## TIMEFRAME RECOMMENDATIONS
### Daily Charts (Most Reliable)
- Best for swing trading
- Clear phases and events
- Less noise
- Recommended for beginners
### 4-Hour Charts
- Good for active swing traders
- Faster signals than daily
- Still reliable
### 1-Hour Charts
- For day traders
- More false signals
- Need to filter carefully
- Use in conjunction with higher timeframe
### 15-Minute / 5-Minute
- Only for experienced traders
- High noise level
- Many false signals
- Use daily chart for context
**Golden Rule:** Always check higher timeframe first!
---
## MULTI-TIMEFRAME ANALYSIS
### Top-Down Approach (Recommended)
1. **Weekly Chart** - Identify major trend and phase
2. **Daily Chart** - Find current accumulation/distribution
3. **4H Chart** - Identify entry timing
4. **Entry Timeframe** - Execute trade
### Example Analysis:
**Weekly:** Phase E Markup (bullish)
**Daily:** Phase B Re-accumulation
**4-Hour:** Spring detected
**Action:** Buy on daily LPS
---
## WYCKOFF + OTHER INDICATORS
### Complementary Tools
1. **Moving Averages**
- 20/50 SMA for trend context
- Already plotted on indicator
2. **RSI**
- Divergences at SC/BC
- Confirms overbought/oversold
3. **MACD**
- Confirms trend change in Phase D
- Divergences support Wyckoff events
4. **Volume Profile**
- Identifies value areas
- Confirms supply/demand zones
5. **Order Flow / Footprint Charts**
- See institutional activity
- Confirms smart money signals
**Don't Over-Complicate:**
- Wyckoff is a complete system
- Other indicators are supplementary
- When in doubt, trust Wyckoff
---
## TROUBLESHOOTING
### Issue: Too Many Labels
**Solution:**
- Increase swing length (Settings → 7 or 10)
- Increase volume multipliers
- Turn off VSA labels if not needed
- Focus on major events only (SC, Spring, SOS, BC, UTAD, SOW)
### Issue: Missing Expected Events
**Solution:**
- Decrease swing length (Settings → 3)
- Decrease volume multipliers
- Turn OFF volume confirmation
- Check timeframe (use daily chart)
### Issue: False Signals
**Solution:**
- Use higher timeframe
- Wait for confirmation
- Don't trade against major trend
- Look for multiple signal convergence
### Issue: Can't See Background Colors
**Solution:**
- Check "Show Phases" is enabled
- Increase monitor brightness
- Colors are subtle by design (not to obscure price)
### Issue: Volume Shows Incorrectly
**Solution:**
- Ensure volume data is available for your symbol
- Some symbols have poor volume data
- Forex spot pairs have no real volume
- Use futures or stock markets for best results
### Issue: No Trading Range Detected
**Solution:**
- Market may be trending strongly
- Trading range might be too small
- Wait for price to consolidate
- Not all markets have clear ranges
---
## ADVANCED TIPS
### 1. Count Point & Figure Charts
- Wyckoff used P&F to measure "cause"
- Width of range × height = minimum move target
- Longer accumulation = larger markup
### 2. Watch for Absorption
- High volume + narrow spread = someone absorbing
- In downtrend = accumulation
- In uptrend = distribution
### 3. Multiple Timeframe Springs
- Spring on daily + spring on weekly = very strong
- Increases probability significantly
### 4. Failed Signals Are Signals Too
- Failed spring = weakness, expect lower
- Failed UTAD = strength, expect higher
### 5. Context is King
- Don't buy during Phase E Markdown
- Don't sell during Phase E Markup
- Respect the major trend
### 6. Volume Precedes Price
- Study volume changes first
- Price follows volume
- Decreasing volume in range = building energy
### 7. Composite Operator Mindset
- Think like institutions
- Where would smart money buy/sell?
- They need liquidity (retail traders)
---
## RISK MANAGEMENT
### Position Sizing
**Conservative:**
- Risk 1% per trade
- Wider stops at range boundaries
**Moderate:**
- Risk 1-2% per trade
- Stops below spring/above UTAD
**Aggressive:**
- Risk 2-3% per trade
- Tight stops
- Higher win rate needed
### Stop Loss Placement
**Accumulation:**
- Below spring low
- Below trading range bottom
- Below demand zone
**Distribution:**
- Above UTAD high
- Above trading range top
- Above supply zone
### Take Profit Strategy
**Method 1: Measured Move**
- Range height = minimum target
- 2x range height = extended target
**Method 2: Fibonacci Extensions**
- 1.0 = range height
- 1.618 = extended target
- 2.618 = maximum target
**Method 3: Trail the Stop**
- Move stop to breakeven at 1R
- Trail under swing lows in markup
- Lock in profits progressively
---
## BACKTESTING CHECKLIST
Before trading with real money:
- Backtest on 50+ historical examples
- Record all signals in trading journal
- Calculate win rate (aim for >50%)
- Calculate average R:R (aim for >1:2)
- Test on multiple instruments
- Test on multiple timeframes
- Test in different market conditions
- Verify signal consistency
- Practice on demo account
- Start small with real money
---
## RECOMMENDED READING
### Books
1. **"Studies in Tape Reading"** - Richard D. Wyckoff
2. **"The Richard D. Wyckoff Method"** - Rubén Villahermosa
3. **"Charting the Stock Market: The Wyckoff Method"** - Jack Hutson
4. **"Master the Markets"** - Tom Williams (VSA)
### Courses
1. Wyckoff Analytics - Official Wyckoff course
2. TradeVSA - Volume Spread Analysis
3. StockCharts - Wyckoff education
### Communities
1. Wyckoff Analytics Forum
2. Reddit r/Wyckoff
3. TradingView Wyckoff ideas section
---
## FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
**Q: Can I use this on crypto?**
A: Yes, works well on major cryptocurrencies with good volume.
**Q: Does it work on forex?**
A: Yes, but use futures volume (like 6E for EUR/USD) for better accuracy.
**Q: What's the best timeframe?**
A: Daily chart for most traders. 4H for more active trading.
**Q: How long does accumulation last?**
A: Typically 2-12 weeks. Longer accumulation = bigger markup.
**Q: Can I automate this?**
A: You can use the alerts, but manual analysis is recommended.
**Q: What's the win rate?**
A: With proper filtering: 60-70% on major signals (Spring, UTAD, SOS, SOW).
**Q: Should I trade every signal?**
A: No. Focus on Spring, UTAD, SOS, and SOW in trending markets.
**Q: What if I see conflicting signals?**
A: Use higher timeframe for context. When in doubt, stay out.
**Q: How do I know which phase I'm in?**
A: Check the table in top-right corner. Also look at background color.
**Q: Can I use this for options trading?**
A: Yes, excellent for timing option entries (especially around Spring/UTAD).
---
## FINAL THOUGHTS
The Wyckoff Method is:
- **A complete trading system** (not just an indicator)
- **Based on 100+ years** of market wisdom
- **Used by institutions** and professional traders
- **Requires practice** and screen time
- **Highly effective** when applied correctly
**Success Tips:**
1. Start with daily charts
2. Focus on major events (SC, Spring, SOS, BC, UTAD, SOW)
3. Always check higher timeframe context
4. Wait for confirmation before entering
5. Manage risk properly
6. Keep a trading journal
7. Be patient - wait for the best setups
**Remember:**
- Not every range will have all events
- Some phases may be abbreviated
- Context and confluence matter most
- Practice makes perfect
---
## SUPPORT & UPDATES
For questions, improvements, or bug reports:
- Check TradingView script comments
- Join Wyckoff trading communities
- Study historical examples
- Practice on demo accounts
**Good luck and happy trading!**
---
*Disclaimer: This indicator is for educational purposes. Always do your own analysis and risk management. Past performance does not guarantee future results.*
# WYCKOFF VISUAL SETUP EXAMPLES
## ACCUMULATION SCHEMATIC #1 (Classic Bottom)
```
Price Chart View:
│ PHASE E
│ MARKUP
│ ╱
│ ╱
┌─SOS─────┤ ╱
│ │ ╱
┌───────────┤ ┌LPS │╱
│ PHASE B │ │ │
│ (Cause) └──┴──────┤
┌AR──┤ │
┌────┤ │ ┌─Spring │ PHASE D
│ └ST──┤ │ │
│ │ │ │
────SC────────┴─────────┴───────────┴──────────
│
PS
│ PHASE A
│
Downtrend
```
### PHASE A - Stopping the Downtrend
```
PS: │ High volume down bar
▼ First sign of support
■ Not bottom yet
SC: │ VERY HIGH volume
▼ Panic selling exhaustion
█ Long lower wick
█ This is the low
AR: │ Automatic rally
▲ Relief bounce
■ High volume acceptable
ST: │ Secondary test
▼ Low volume (KEY!)
■ Tests SC low
```
### PHASE B - Building the Cause
```
┌─────────┐
│ ~~~ │ Multiple tests
│ ~ ~ │ Volume decreases
│~ ~ │ Range gets tighter
└─────────┘
Duration: 2-12 weeks typical
The longer, the bigger the eventual move
```
### PHASE C - The Test (SPRING)
```
║ False breakdown
─────╨─────
▼ Low volume
█ Breaks below support
■
█ Quick reversal
▲ Closes ABOVE support
CRITICAL: Volume must be LOW
Close must be strong
Happens quickly (1-3 bars)
```
### PHASE D - Strength Emerges
```
SOS: ▲ Sign of Strength
────╥──── Break above resistance
║ High volume
║ Wide spread
LPS: ▼ Last Point Support
■ Pullback on LOW volume
▲ Great entry point
BU: ▲ Backup
■ Final consolidation
▲ Before markup
```
### PHASE E - Markup
```
╱
╱
╱ Strong uptrend
╱ High momentum
╱ Can last months/years
──╱──
```
---
## DISTRIBUTION SCHEMATIC #2 (Classic Top)
```
Price Chart View:
Uptrend
│
PSY
│ PHASE A
────BC────────┬─────────┬───────────┬──────────
│ │ UTAD │
│ PHASE B │ │ PHASE D
┌AR──┤ ┌LPSY │ │
│ │ │ └───────────┤
│ └──┴──────┐ │╲
└ST──┤ │ │ ╲
│ └───────────┤ ╲
└─SOW─────┤ │ ╲
│ │ ╲
│ PHASE C │ ╲
│ │ PHASE E
│ │ MARKDOWN
```
### PHASE A - Stopping the Uptrend
```
PSY: │ High volume up bar
▲ Preliminary supply
■ Selling starting
BC: │ VERY HIGH volume
▲ Buying climax
█ Euphoric top
█ Long upper wick
AR: │ Automatic reaction
▼ Sharp selloff
■ High volume
ST: │ Secondary test
▲ Low volume (KEY!)
■ Tests BC high
```
### PHASE C - The Test (UTAD)
```
▲ False breakout
────╥────
║ Breaks ABOVE resistance
║ Often high volume spike
▼
█ Rejection / weak close
█ Closes BELOW resistance
▼
CRITICAL: Closes weak
Quick rejection
Traps buyers
```
### PHASE D - Weakness Emerges
```
SOW: ▼ Sign of Weakness
────╨──── Break below support
║ High volume
║ Wide spread
LPSY: ▲ Last Point Supply
■ Rally on LOW volume
▼ Last chance to exit
```
---
## VOLUME PATTERNS (Critical to Understanding)
### ACCUMULATION Volume Pattern
```
Volume
│ SC
█
█ ST
■ ■ Spring
■ ■ ■ SOS LPS
──┴────┴────┴──────█───■────►
│ │ │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │
A A C D D
Pattern: HIGH → low → low → HIGH → low
Key: Volume DECREASES during range
INCREASES on breakout
```
### DISTRIBUTION Volume Pattern
```
Volume
│ BC
█
█ ST
■ ■ UTAD
■ ■ ■ SOW LPSY
──┴────┴────┴──────█───■────►
│ │ │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │
A A C D D
Pattern: HIGH → low → varies → HIGH → low
Key: Volume MAY increase on UTAD
Definitely HIGH on breakdown (SOW)
```
---
## REAL TRADE SETUPS
### Setup #1: SPRING BUY
```
Entry Conditions:
1. Clear trading range identified
2. Price breaks BELOW support
3. Volume is LOW (critical!)
4. Price reverses QUICKLY
5. Closes ABOVE support level
Entry: Next bar or on retest
Stop: Below spring low
Target: Top of range (minimum)
Example:
Support: $100
Spring low: $98 (low volume)
Close: $101
Entry: $102
Stop: $97.50
Target: $120 (range top)
Risk/Reward: 1:4
```
### Setup #2: UTAD SELL
```
Entry Conditions:
1. Clear trading range identified (after uptrend)
2. Price breaks ABOVE resistance
3. Often high volume spike
4. Price reverses QUICKLY
5. Closes BELOW resistance level
Entry: Next bar or on retest
Stop: Above UTAD high
Target: Bottom of range (minimum)
Example:
Resistance: $200
UTAD high: $205 (spike)
Close: $198
Entry: $197
Stop: $206
Target: $180 (range bottom)
Risk/Reward: 1:2
```
### Setup #3: SOS BREAKOUT
```
Entry Conditions:
1. Clear accumulation range
2. Spring already occurred (ideal)
3. Price breaks ABOVE resistance
4. HIGH volume on breakout
5. Wide spread up bar
Entry Option A: On breakout ($120)
Entry Option B: Wait for LPS pullback ($115)
Stop: Below range or LPS
Target: Range height projected up
Example:
Range: $100-$120 (20 points)
SOS breakout: $120
Entry A: $120
Stop: $115
Target 1: $140 (100%)
Target 2: $150 (150%)
```
---
## VSA SPECIFIC PATTERNS
### Pattern 1: No Demand (Weakness)
```
▲
■ Up bar
■ Low volume ◄── KEY
▲ Small body
Context: After uptrend
Meaning: Buyers exhausted
Action: Prepare to sell
```
### Pattern 2: No Supply (Strength)
```
▼
■ Down bar
■ Low volume ◄── KEY
▼ Small body
Context: After downtrend
Meaning: Sellers exhausted
Action: Prepare to buy
```
### Pattern 3: Stopping Volume
```
═ Very high volume
█ Narrow spread ◄── KEY
═ Price not moving
Context: At extremes
Meaning: Absorption
Action: Expect reversal
```
---
## COMMON MISTAKES (What NOT to Do)
### ❌ Mistake 1: Buying Prematurely
```
WRONG:
SC
▼
█ ← DON'T BUY HERE
CORRECT:
Spring
─────╨─────
▼
█ ← BUY HERE
▲
```
### ❌ Mistake 2: Ignoring Volume
```
WRONG: "It broke below support, must be spring"
─────╨───── High volume
█
This is a BREAKDOWN, not a spring!
CORRECT Spring:
─────╨───── LOW volume ✓
■ Quick reversal ✓
▲
```
### ❌ Mistake 3: Trading Against Trend
```
WRONG:
Markdown Phase E
╲
╲ ← Trying to buy here
╲
╲
CORRECT:
Wait for new accumulation to complete
```
---
## MULTI-TIMEFRAME EXAMPLE
### Weekly Chart: Phase E Markup (Bullish)
```
╱
╱
╱ Long-term uptrend
╱
───╱─────
```
### Daily Chart: Re-Accumulation Phase C
```
┌─────────┐
│ Spring │ ← We are here
│ ▼ │
─────┴────█────┴─────
▲
```
### 4-Hour Chart: Entry Timing
```
Last 48 hours:
─────╨───── Spring occurred
█
▲ ← Enter now
■
```
**Result:** Triple confirmation across timeframes = High probability trade
---
## PROFIT TARGETS (Visual Guide)
### Method 1: Basic Measured Move
```
Resistance: 120 ┐ ─────────
│
│ 20 points
│
Support: 100 ┘ ─────────
Breakout: 120
Target: 120 + 20 = 140
╱╱╱ 140 (Target)
╱╱╱
╱╱╱
──────◄ 120 (Breakout)
│
Range │ 20
│
──────┘ 100
```
### Method 2: Multiple Targets
```
╱╱╱ 150 (Target 3: 2.5x) - 20% position
╱╱╱
╱╱╱ 140 (Target 2: 2x) - 30% position
╱╱╱
─────◄╱ 130 (Target 1: 1x) - 50% position
│
10 │ 120 (Breakout)
│
─────┘ 110 (Support)
```
### Method 3: Trailing Stop
```
1. Move stop to breakeven at Target 1
2. Trail stop under swing lows
3. Let winners run
╱╱╱
╱ ╱╱ ← Trail stop here
╱╱ ╱
╱ ╱ ← Then here
─────◄──╱
← Start here (breakeven)
```
---
## TIMING ENTRIES (Exact Bar Patterns)
### Perfect Spring Entry
```
Bar 1: ▼ Breaks below (Low vol)
█
Bar 2: ▲ Reverses (Closes strong)
█ ◄─ ENTER HERE
Bar 3: ■ Confirms
▲
DON'T WAIT for Bar 3!
Enter on Bar 2 close
```
### Perfect UTAD Entry
```
Bar 1: ▲ Breaks above (Spike vol OK)
█
Bar 2: ▼ Reverses (Closes weak)
█ ◄─ ENTER HERE
Bar 3: ■ Confirms
▼
SHORT on Bar 2 close
Don't wait for more confirmation
```
---
## COMPOSITE OPERATOR PSYCHOLOGY
### What Smart Money Does (Follow Them)
**Accumulation:**
```
1. Create fear (PS, SC)
2. Shake out weak hands (Spring)
3. Absorb supply quietly (Phase B)
4. Test for remaining supply (Test)
5. Mark it up (SOS → Phase E)
💰 They buy LOW when retail panics
```
**Distribution:**
```
1. Create euphoria (PSY, BC)
2. Trap late buyers (UTAD)
3. Distribute to buyers (Phase B)
4. Test for remaining demand (ST)
5. Mark it down (SOW → Phase E)
💰 They sell HIGH when retail buys
```
### Where to Look for Smart Money
```
💰 Buy signals appear at:
- Demand zones (green boxes)
- Springs and shakeouts
- Tests of support
- After selling climax
💰 Sell signals appear at:
- Supply zones (red boxes)
- UTAD and upthrusts
- Weak rallies (LPSY)
- After buying climax
```
---
## PRACTICE EXERCISES
### Exercise 1: Identify the Phase
Look at any chart and ask:
1. Is there a trading range? (Phase B likely)
2. Did we just stop a trend? (Phase A)
3. Was there a spring/UTAD? (Phase C)
4. Is there a breakout? (Phase D)
5. Is trend running? (Phase E)
### Exercise 2: Volume Analysis
For each bar, note:
- Volume level (High/Normal/Low)
- Spread (Wide/Normal/Narrow)
- Effort vs Result (Matching? Diverging?)
### Exercise 3: Find Historical Springs
Go back 6 months:
- Mark all springs you can find
- Note the setup before each
- Track what happened after
- Calculate win rate
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## FINAL VISUALIZATION: The Complete Cycle
```
ACCUMULATION → MARKUP → DISTRIBUTION → MARKDOWN → ACCUMULATION...
Distribution Accumulation
(Top) (Bottom)
┌───────────────┐ ┌───────────────┐
│ BC UTAD │ │ Spring SC │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
────┴───┴───┴───────┴─╲ ╱────────┴───┴───┴────
╲ ╱
Markdown ╲ ╱ Markup
(Phase E) ╲ ╱ (Phase E)
╲ ╱
╲ ╱
╲ ╱
╲ ╱
V
The market cycles endlessly
Your job: Identify where you are in the cycle
Trade accordingly
```
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**Remember:**
- 📊 Study charts daily
- 📝 Journal every setup
- 🎯 Wait for the best signals
- 💰 Follow smart money
- ⏰ Be patient
- 🚀 Let winners run
**The indicator does the heavy lifting - you make the decisions!**
IED [Harmonic Volatility Edition]IED-H
IED-H (Harmonic Volatility Edition) is a professional mean-reversion and exhaustion detection engine designed to identify institutional stress zones, volatility extremes, and harmonic reversals using a geometry-based statistical framework.
This indicator does not chase trends or breakouts.
Instead, it focuses on detecting when price deviates excessively from its equilibrium and begins to lose efficiency.
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🔬 Core Concept
IED-H measures price deviation from a dynamic trend baseline and projects it into harmonic volatility bands derived from natural square-root ratios:
• √2 → Pulse (normal deviation)
• √3 → Stretch (institutional stress)
• √5 → Extreme (critical exhaustion)
These levels adapt dynamically to market volatility and are not fixed thresholds.
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⚙️ Key Features
• Harmonic Volatility Geometry
Dynamic √2 / √3 / √5 bands scaled by statistical volatility.
• Responsive Wave Engine
Smoothed deviation wave (HMA / RMA modes) for early exhaustion detection.
• Equilibrium Noise Filter
Automatically ignores weak, low-energy oscillations around balance.
• Persistence Logic
Requires prior presence inside overbought/oversold zones to avoid false signals.
• Candle Validation
Signals are confirmed using wick structure and true volatility (ATR-based).
• Harmonic Score (Debug Mode)
Quantifies how deeply price penetrates harmonic stress levels.
• Institutional Visualization
Optional on-chart boxes highlighting validated harmonic reaction zones.
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🎯 What This Indicator Is Designed For
✔ Mean-reversion trades
✔ Exhaustion & volatility climax detection
✔ Trap zones and institutional reaction areas
✔ Advanced traders who value signal quality over signal quantity
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🚫 What This Indicator Is NOT
✘ Not a trend-following system
✘ Not a breakout indicator
✘ Not designed for momentum chasing
✘ Not a multi-purpose “all-in-one” tool
IED-H is a precision instrument, not a Swiss-army knife.
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🧠 Best Practice
For optimal results, use IED-H within a broader trading framework, preferably alongside:
• Higher-timeframe trend context
• Market structure or session logic
• Risk-controlled execution rules
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⚠️ Disclaimer
This indicator is for educational and analytical purposes only.
It does not constitute financial advice.
Always manage risk and test thoroughly before live trading.
VX Levels and Ranch Ranges with SPY/SPX price converterThis is a indicator for all Vexly subscribers to plot the following:
1. Plot SPY/SPX levels on your ES chart. Or QQQ levels on your NQ chart
2. VX levels obtained from vx_levels command. SPY on ES chart and QQQ on NQ chart
3. Ranch Range levels from the discord channel for ES and NQ chart.
You can enable/disable any of them at your discretion.
