Unicorn ICT Signals [TradingFinder] Breaker Block + FVG Zones🔵 Introduction
The "ICT Unicorn Model" trading strategy in the "Inner Circle Trader" (ICT) style is one of the well-known strategies in the world of Forex and financial market trading.
The ICT methodology was developed by Michael Huddleston and is based on technical analysis and Price Action concepts.
This style focuses specifically on interpreting price movements and identifying optimal entry and exit points in the market.
In the Unicorn strategy, traders seek points where the probability of price reversal or trend continuation is high. This strategy is primarily based on recognizing and analyzing Price Action patterns and market structure.
By understanding"ICT Unicorn Model", traders can make more informed decisions about where to enter or exit trades, thereby increasing their chances of success in the market.
🟣 Understanding the Breaker Block
A Breaker Block is a specialized form of an Order Block that changes its role after a key market level is broken. Typically, an Order Block is an area on the chart where large institutional orders are likely to be placed, providing strong support or resistance.
However, when this area is breached, and the price moves in the opposite direction, it transforms into what is known as a Breaker Block. This shift indicates a reversal in market sentiment, turning the previous support into resistance or vice versa, thereby signaling a potential trend change to traders.
🟣 The Significance of the Fair Value Gap (FVG)
The Fair Value Gap (FVG) refers to an area on a price chart where the price rapidly moves through a level, leaving behind a gap. This gap represents an imbalance between supply and demand and is often seen as a potential area for price to return and fill the gap.
These zones are crucial for traders as they can indicate future price movements, providing opportunities to enter or exit trades.
🟣 Defining the ICT Unicorn Model
When an FVG overlaps with a Breaker Block, it forms a highly significant trading area known as a Unicorn. This overlap creates an ideal zone for traders to enter the market, as it combines two powerful technical signals.
The Unicorn Model is therefore considered an optimal strategy for identifying precise entry and exit points in the financial markets.
Demand ICT Unicorn Model :
Supply ICT Unicorn Model :
🔵 How to Use
🟣 Bullish ICT Unicorn
The Bullish ICT Unicorn model is applicable when the market is in an uptrend, and traders are seeking buying opportunities.
Follow these steps to identify Bullish ICT Unicorn :
Identify the Bullish Breaker Block : Locate an area where the price moved upward after breaking an Order Block. This area now acts as a Breaker Block.
Identify the Bullish FVG : Look for a Fair Value Gap near the Breaker Block.
Confirm the Unicorn : When the Bullish Breaker Block and Bullish FVG overlap, a Bullish Unicorn is confirmed. Traders can enter a buy position when the price returns to this zone.
🟣Bearish ICT Unicorn
The Bearish ICT Unicorn model is used when the market is in a downtrend, and traders are looking for selling opportunities.
To identify Bearish ICT Unicorn, follow these steps :
Identify the Bearish Breaker Block : Find an area where the price moved downward after breaking an Order Block. This area now acts as a Breaker Block.
Identify the Bearish FVG : Check if a Fair Value Gap has formed near the Breaker Block.
Confirm the Unicorn : When the Bearish Breaker Block and Bearish FVG overlap, a Bearish Unicorn is confirmed. Traders can enter a sell position when the price returns to this zone.
🔵 Setting
🟣 Global Setting
Pivot Period of Order Blocks Detector : Enter the desired pivot period to identify the Order Block.
Order Block Validity Period (Bar) : You can specify the maximum time the Order Block remains valid based on the number of candles from the origin.
Mitigation Level Breaker Block : Determining the basic level of a Breaker Block. When the price hits the basic level, the Breaker Block due to mitigation.
Mitigation Level FVG : Determining the basic level of a FVG. When the price hits the basic level, the FVG due to mitigation.
Mitigation Level Unicorn : Determining the basic level of a Unicorn Block. When the price hits the basic level, the Unicorn Block due to mitigation.
🟣 Unicorn Block Display
Show All Unicorn Block : If it is turned off, only the last Order Block will be displayed.
Demand Unicorn Block : Show or not show and specify color.
Supply Unicorn Block : Show or not show and specify color.
🟣 Breaker Block Display
Show All Breaker Block : If it is turned off, only the last Breaker Block will be displayed.
Demand Main Breaker Block : Show or not show and specify color.
Demand Sub (Propulsion & BoS Origin) Breaker Block : Show or not show and specify color.
Supply Main Breaker Block : Show or not show and specify color.
Supply Sub (Propulsion & BoS Origin) Breaker Block : Show or not show and specify color.
🟣 Fair Value Gap Display
Show Bullish FVG : Toggles the display of demand-related boxes.
Show Bearish FVG : Toggles the display of supply-related boxes.
🟣 Logic Settings
🟣 Order Block Refinement
Refine Order Blocks : Enable or disable the refinement feature. Mode selection.
🟣 FVG Filter
FVG Filter : This refines the number of identified FVG areas based on a specified algorithm to focus on higher quality signals and reduce noise.
Types of FVG filters :
Very Aggressive Filter: Adds a condition where, for an upward FVG, the last candle's highest price must exceed the middle candle's highest price, and for a downward FVG, the last candle's lowest price must be lower than the middle candle's lowest price. This minimally filters out FVGs.
Aggressive Filter: Builds on the Very Aggressive mode by ensuring the middle candle is not too small, filtering out more FVGs.
Defensive Filter: Adds criteria regarding the size and structure of the middle candle, requiring it to have a substantial body and specific polarity conditions, filtering out a significant number of FVGs.
Very Defensive Filter: Further refines filtering by ensuring the first and third candles are not small-bodied doji candles, retaining only the highest quality signals.
🟣 Alert
Alert Name : The name of the alert you receive.
Alert ICT Unicorn Model Block Mitigation :
On / Off
Message Frequency :
This string parameter defines the announcement frequency. Choices include: "All" (activates the alert every time the function is called), "Once Per Bar" (activates the alert only on the first call within the bar), and "Once Per Bar Close" (the alert is activated only by a call at the last script execution of the real-time bar upon closing). The default setting is "Once per Bar".
Show Alert Time by Time Zone :
The date, hour, and minute you receive in alert messages can be based on any time zone you choose. For example, if you want New York time, you should enter "UTC-4". This input is set to the time zone "UTC" by default.
🔵Conclusion
The Unicorn Model in ICT, utilizing the concepts of Breaker Blocks and Fair Value Gaps, provides an effective tool for identifying entry and exit points in financial markets. By offering more precise signals, this model helps traders make better decisions and minimize trading risks.
Success in applying this model requires practice and a deep understanding of market structure, but it can significantly improve trading performance.
Komut dosyalarını "BOS" için ara
LIT - Awakening CheckList v.1The Awakening Checklist indicator is a tool designed to help traders evaluate certain key market conditions and elements before making trading decisions. It consists of a series of questions that the trader must answer using the options "Yes", "No" or "N/A" (not applicable).
“Has Asia Session ended?” : This question aims to determine if the Asian trading session has ended. The answer to this question can influence trading strategies depending on market conditions.
“Have you identified potential medium induction?” : This question concerns the identification of potential average inductions on the market. Recognizing these inductions can help traders anticipate future price movements.
"Have you identified potential PoI's": This question asks about the identification of potential points of interest on the market. These points of interest can indicate areas of significant support or resistance.
"Have you identified in which direction they are creating lQ?" : This question aims to determine in which direction market participants create liquidity (lQ). Understanding this dynamic can help make informed trade decisions.
“Have they induced Asia Range”: This question concerns the induction of the Asian range by market participants. Recognizing this induction can be important in assessing future price movements.
“Have you had a medium induction”: This question asks about the presence of a medium induction on the market. The answer to this question can influence trading prospects.
“Do you have a BoS away from the induction”: This question aims to find out if the trader has an offer (BoS) far from the identified induction. This can be a risk management strategy.
"Doas your induction PoI have imbalance": This question concerns the imbalance of points of interest (PoI) linked to induction. Recognizing this imbalance can help anticipate price movements.
“Do you have a valid target in mind”: This question aims to find out if the trader has a clear trading objective in mind. Having a goal can help guide trading decisions and manage risk.
Release Notes
The Awakening Checklist indicator is a tool designed to help traders evaluate certain key market conditions and elements before making trading decisions. It consists of a series of questions that the trader must answer using the options "Yes", "No" or "N/A" (not applicable).
DTFX Algo Zones [LuxAlgo]DTFX Algo Zones are auto-generated Fibonacci Retracements based on market structure shifts.
These retracement levels are intended to be used as support and resistance levels to look for price to bounce off of to confirm direction.
🔶 USAGE
Due to the retracement levels only being generated from identified market structure shifts, the retracements are confined to only draw from areas considered more important due to the technical Break of Structure (BOS) or Change of Character (CHoCH).
The simple action that causes a market structure shift occurs is price breaking above or below a specific swing point. When a market structure shift happens, a retracement is drawn from the point of break to the highest or lowest point since that point. Due to the price action necessary for a market structure shift, these retracements will not always be immediately actionable.
These retracement levels are intended to be used as points to watch for price to retrace to and bounce from, confirming the current direction of price.
In the example below, after the retracement is initiated, by bouncing off of the retracement levels formed from the previous market structure shift it would further confirm the bias of the market structure shift. A break going through these levels would display a weakness from the current market structure shift, implying that it could simply be noise.
🔶 DETAILS
The script uses standard SMC Market structure identification to determine Break of Structures (BOS) and Change of Characters (CHoCH). The specific swing points can be identified by the shapes placed above or below the specific swing high/low candle.
By unchecking the "Display All Zones" setting, users are able to specify the exact number of retracement zones to display using the "Show Last" parameter. This is handy for cleaning up the chart to stay focused on the most recent retracements.
Additionally, when displaying multiple zones, the "Clean-Up Level Overlap" setting may be helpful for decluttering as well. This option optimizes the display of retracement levels to minimize their overlap on other adjacent zones.
The script allows for up to 5 Fib levels to be displayed from each zone, with options for display, value, line style, and color for each of the 5.
The calculation for Fib Levels changes depending on the direction of market structure shifts. When an upwards (Bullish) zone is generated, the retracement is drawn with the bottom of the zone being 0 and the top of the zone being 1. This is reversed for downwards (Bearish) zones.
🔶 SETTINGS
Structure Length: Sets the SMC structure length to use for finding MMS.
Show Last: Displays this number of retracement zones. (Display All Zones Must be Unchecked)
Display All Zones: Ignores "Show Last" number and displays all historical MMS Retracement Zones.
Zone Display: Choose which zones to display, only bearish, only bullish, or both.
Clean-Up Level Overlap: Minimizes overlap between adjacent zones and levels.
Fib Levels: Settings to display and customize up to 5 Fib levels for each zone.
Smart Money Concepts by WeloTradesThe "Smart Money Concepts by WeloTrades" indicator is designed to offer traders a comprehensive tool that integrates multiple advanced features to aid in market analysis. By combining order blocks, liquidity levels, fair value gaps, trendlines, and market structure analysis, the indicator provides a holistic approach to understanding market dynamics and making informed trading decisions.
Components and Their Integration:
Order Blocks and Breaker Blocks Detection
Functionality: Order blocks represent areas where significant buying or selling occurred, creating potential support or resistance zones. Breaker blocks signal potential reversals.
Integration: By detecting and visualizing these blocks, the indicator helps traders identify key levels where price might react, aiding in entry and exit decisions. The customizable settings allow traders to adjust the visibility and parameters to suit their specific trading strategy.
Liquidity Levels Analysis
Functionality: Liquidity levels indicate zones where significant price movements can occur due to the presence of large orders. These are areas where smart money might be executing trades.
Integration: By tracking these high-probability liquidity areas, traders can anticipate potential price movements. Customizable display limits and mitigation strategies ensure that the information is tailored to the trader’s needs, providing precise and actionable insights.
Fair Value Gaps (FVG)
Functionality: Fair value gaps highlight areas where there is an imbalance between buyers and sellers. These gaps often represent potential trading opportunities.
Integration: The ability to identify and analyze FVGs helps traders spot potential entries based on market inefficiencies. The touch and break detection functionalities provide further refinement, enhancing the precision of trading signals.
Trendlines
Functionality: Trendlines help in identifying the direction of the market and potential reversal points. The additional trendline adds a layer of confirmation for breaks or retests.
Integration: Automatically drawn trendlines assist traders in visualizing market trends and making decisions about potential entries and exits. The additional trendline for stronger confirmation reduces the risk of false signals, providing more reliable trading opportunities.
Market Structure Analysis
Functionality: Understanding market structure is crucial for identifying key support and resistance levels and overall market dynamics. This component displays internal, external, and composite market structures.
Integration: By automatically highlighting shifts in market structure, the indicator helps traders recognize important levels and potential changes in market direction. This analysis is critical for strategic planning and execution in trading.
Customizable Alerts
Functionality: Alerts ensure that traders do not miss significant market events, such as the formation or breach of order blocks, liquidity levels, and trendline interactions.
Integration: Customizable alerts enhance the user experience by providing timely notifications of key events. This feature ensures that traders can act quickly and efficiently, leveraging the insights provided by the indicator.
Interactive Visualization
Functionality: Customizable visual aspects of the indicator allow traders to tailor the display to their preferences and trading style.
Integration: This feature enhances user engagement and usability, making it easier for traders to interpret the data and make informed decisions. Personalization options like colors, styles, and display formats improve the overall effectiveness of the indicator.
How Components Work Together
Comprehensive Market Analysis
Each component of the indicator addresses a different aspect of market analysis. Order blocks and liquidity levels highlight potential support and resistance zones, while fair value gaps and trendlines provide additional context for potential entries and exits. Market structure analysis ties everything together by offering a broad view of market dynamics.
Synergistic Insights
The integration of multiple features allows for cross-validation of trading signals. For instance, an order block coinciding with a high-probability liquidity level and a fair value gap can provide a stronger signal than any of these features alone. This synergy enhances the reliability of the insights and trading signals generated by the indicator.
Enhanced Decision Making
By combining these advanced features into a single tool, traders are equipped with a powerful resource for making informed decisions. The customizable alerts and interactive visualization further support this by ensuring that traders can act quickly on the insights provided.
Order Blocks ( OB) & Breaker Blocks (BB) Visuals:
📝 OB Input Settings
📊 Timeframe #1
TF #1🕑: Enable or disable Timeframe 1.
What it is: A boolean input to toggle the use of the first timeframe.
What it does: Enables or disables Timeframe 1 for the OB settings.
How to use it: Check or uncheck the box to enable or disable.
📊 Timeframe 1 Selection
Timeframe #1🕑: Select the timeframe for Timeframe 1.
What it is: A dropdown to select the desired timeframe.
What it does: Sets the timeframe for Timeframe 1.
How to use it: Choose a timeframe from the dropdown list.
📊 Timeframe #2
TF #2🕑: Enable or disable Timeframe 2.
What it is: A boolean input to toggle the use of the second timeframe.
What it does: Enables or disables Timeframe 2 for the OB settings.
How to use it: Check or uncheck the box to enable or disable.
📊 Timeframe 2 Selection
Timeframe #2🕑: Select the timeframe for Timeframe 2.
What it is: A dropdown to select the desired timeframe.
What it does: Sets the timeframe for Timeframe 2.
How to use it: Choose a timeframe from the dropdown list.
Additional Info: Higher TF Chart & Lower TF Setting / Lower TF Chart & Higher TF Setting.
📏 Show OBs
OB (Length)📏: Toggle the display of Order Blocks.
What it is: A boolean input to enable or disable the display of Order Blocks.
What it does: Shows or hides Order Blocks based on the selected swing length.
How to use it: Check or uncheck the box to enable or disable.
📏 Swing Length Option
Swing Length Option: Select the swing length option.
What it is: A dropdown to choose between SHORT, MID, LONG, or CUSTOM.
What it does: Sets the length of swings for Order Blocks.
How to use it: Choose an option from the dropdown.
Additional Info: Default lengths are SHORT=10, MID=28, LONG=50.
🔧 Custom Swing Length
🔧custom: Specify a custom swing length.
What it is: An integer input for setting a custom swing length.
What it does: Overrides the default swing lengths if set to CUSTOM.
How to use it: Enter a custom integer value (only shown when CUSTOM is selected).
📛 Show BBs
BB (Method)📛: Toggle the display of Breaker Blocks.
What it is: A boolean input to enable or disable the display of Breaker Blocks.
What it does: Shows or hides Breaker Blocks.
How to use it: Check or uncheck the box to enable or disable.
📛 OB End Method
OB End Method: Select the method for determining the end of a Breaker Block.
What it is: A dropdown to choose between Wick and Close.
What it does: Sets the criteria for when a Breaker Block is considered mitigated.
How to use it: Choose an option from the dropdown.
Additional Info: Wicks: OB is mitigated when the price wicks through the OB Level. Close: OB is mitigated when the closing price is within the OB Level.
🔍 Max Bullish Zones
🔍Max Bullish: Set the maximum number of Bullish Order Blocks to display.
What it is: A dropdown to select the maximum number of Bullish Order Blocks.
What it does: Limits the number of Bullish Order Blocks shown on the chart.
How to use it: Choose a value from the dropdown (1-10).
🔍 Max Bearish Zones
🔍Max Bearish: Set the maximum number of Bearish Order Blocks to display.
What it is: A dropdown to select the maximum number of Bearish Order Blocks.
What it does: Limits the number of Bearish Order Blocks shown on the chart.
How to use it: Choose a value from the dropdown (1-10).
🟩 Bullish OB Color
Bullish OB Color: Set the color for Bullish Order Blocks.
What it is: A color picker to set the color of Bullish Order Blocks.
What it does: Changes the color of Bullish Order Blocks on the chart.
How to use it: Select a color from the color picker.
🟥 Bearish OB Color
Bearish OB Color: Set the color for Bearish Order Blocks.
What it is: A color picker to set the color of Bearish Order Blocks.
What it does: Changes the color of Bearish Order Blocks on the chart.
How to use it: Select a color from the color picker.
🔧 OB & BB Range
↔ OB & BB Range: Select the range option for OB and BB.
What it is: A dropdown to choose between RANGE and CUSTOM.
What it does: Sets how far the OB or BB should extend.
How to use it: Choose an option from the dropdown.
Additional Info: RANGE = Current price, CUSTOM = Adjustable Range.
🔧 Custom OB & BB Range
🔧Custom: Specify a custom range for OB and BB.
What it is: An integer input for setting a custom range.
What it does: Defines how far the OB or BB should go, based on a custom value.
How to use it: Enter a custom integer value (range: 1000-500000).
💬 Text Options
💬Text Options: Set text size and color for OB and BB.
What it is: A dropdown to select text size and a color picker to choose text color.
What it does: Changes the size and color of the text displayed for OB and BB.
How to use it: Select a size from the dropdown and a color from the color picker.
💬 Show Timeframe OB
Text: Toggle to display the timeframe of OB.
What it is: A boolean input to show or hide the timeframe text for OB.
What it does: Displays the timeframe information for Order Blocks on the chart.
How to use it: Check or uncheck the box to enable or disable.
💬 Show Volume
Volume: Toggle to display the volume of OB.
What it is: A boolean input to show or hide the volume information for Order Blocks.
What it does: Displays the volume information for Order Blocks on the chart.
How to use it: Check or uncheck the box to enable or disable.
Additional Info:
What it represents: The volume displayed represents the total trading volume that occurred during the formation of the Order Block. This can indicate the level of participation or interest in that price level.
How it's calculated: The volume is the sum of all traded volumes within the candles that form the Order Block.
What it means: Higher volume at an Order Block level may suggest stronger support or resistance. It shows the amount of trading activity and can be an indicator of the potential strength or validity of the Order Block.
Why it's shown: To give traders an idea of the market participation and to help assess the strength of the Order Block.
💬 Show Percentage
%: Toggle to display the percentage of OB.
What it is: A boolean input to show or hide the percentage information for Order Blocks.
What it does: Displays the percentage information for Order Blocks on the chart.
How to use it: Check or uncheck the box to enable or disable.
Additional Info:
What it represents: The percentage displayed usually represents the proportion of price movement relative to the Order Block.
How it's calculated: This can be the percentage move from the start to the end of the Order Block or the retracement level that price has reached relative to the Order Block's range.
What it means: It helps traders understand the extent of price movement within the Order Block and can indicate the significance of the price level.
Why it's shown: To provide a clearer understanding of the price dynamics and the importance of the Order Block within the overall price movement.
Additional Information
Volume Example: If an Order Block forms over three candles with volumes of 100, 150, and 200, the total volume displayed for that Order Block would be 450.
Percentage Example: If the price moves from 100 to 110 within an Order Block, and the total range of the Order Block is from 100 to 120, the percentage shown might be 50% (since the price has moved halfway through the Order Block's range).
Liquidity Levels visuals:
📊 Liquidity Levels Input Settings
📊 Current Timeframe
TF #1🕑: Enable or disable the current timeframe.
What it is: A boolean input to toggle the use of the current timeframe.
What it does: Enables or disables the display of liquidity levels for the current timeframe.
How to use it: Check or uncheck the box to enable or disable.
📊 Higher Timeframe
Higher Timeframe: Select the higher timeframe for liquidity levels.
What it is: A dropdown to select the desired higher timeframe.
What it does: Sets the higher timeframe for liquidity levels.
How to use it: Choose a timeframe from the dropdown list.
📏 Liquidity Length Option
📏Liquidity Length: Select the length for liquidity levels.
What it is: A dropdown to choose between SHORT, MID, LONG, or CUSTOM.
What it does: Sets the length of swings for liquidity levels.
How to use it: Choose an option from the dropdown.
Additional Info: Default lengths are SHORT=10, MID=28, LONG=50.
🔧 Custom Liquidity Length
🔧custom: Specify a custom length for liquidity levels.
What it is: An integer input for setting a custom swing length.
What it does: Overrides the default liquidity lengths if set to CUSTOM.
How to use it: Enter a custom integer value (only shown when CUSTOM is selected).
📛 Mitigation Method
📛Mitigation (Method): Select the method for determining the mitigation of liquidity levels.
What it is: A dropdown to choose between Close and Wick.
What it does: Sets the criteria for when a liquidity level is considered mitigated.
How to use it: Choose an option from the dropdown.
Additional Info:
Wick: Level is mitigated when the price wicks through the level.
Close: Level is mitigated when the closing price is within the level.
📛 Display Mitigated Levels
-: Select to display or hide mitigated levels.
What it is: A dropdown to choose between Remove and Show.
What it does: Displays or hides mitigated liquidity levels.
How to use it: Choose an option from the dropdown.
Additional Info:
Remove: Hide mitigated levels.
Show: Display mitigated levels.
🔍 Max Buy Side Liquidity
🔍Max Buy Side Liquidity: Set the maximum number of Buy Side Liquidity Levels to display.
What it is: An integer input to set the maximum number of Buy Side Liquidity Levels.
What it does: Limits the number of Buy Side Liquidity Levels shown on the chart.
How to use it: Enter a value between 0 and 50.
🟦 Buy Side Liquidity Color
Buy Side Liquidity Color: Set the color for Buy Side Liquidity Levels.
What it is: A color picker to set the color of Buy Side Liquidity Levels.
What it does: Changes the color of Buy Side Liquidity Levels on the chart.
How to use it: Select a color from the color picker.
Additional Info:
Tooltip: Set the maximum number of Buy Side Liquidity Levels to display. Default: 5, Min: 1, Max: 50.
If liquidity levels are not displayed as expected, try increasing the max count.
🔍 Max Sell Side Liquidity
🔍Max Sell Side Liquidity: Set the maximum number of Sell Side Liquidity Levels to display.
What it is: An integer input to set the maximum number of Sell Side Liquidity Levels.
What it does: Limits the number of Sell Side Liquidity Levels shown on the chart.
How to use it: Enter a value between 0 and 50.
🟥 Sell Side Liquidity Color
Sell Side Liquidity Color: Set the color for Sell Side Liquidity Levels.
What it is: A color picker to set the color of Sell Side Liquidity Levels.
What it does: Changes the color of Sell Side Liquidity Levels on the chart.
How to use it: Select a color from the color picker.
Additional Info:
Tooltip: Set the maximum number of Sell Side Liquidity Levels to display. Default: 5, Min: 1, Max: 50.
If liquidity levels are not displayed as expected, try increasing the max count.
✂ Box Style (Height)
✂ Box Style (↕): Set the box height style for liquidity levels.
What it is: A float input to set the height of the boxes.
What it does: Adjusts the height of the boxes displaying liquidity levels.
How to use it: Enter a value between -50 and 50.
Additional Info: Default value is -5.
📏 Box Length
b: Set the box length of liquidity levels.
What it is: An integer input to set the length of the boxes.
What it does: Adjusts the length of the boxes displaying liquidity levels.
How to use it: Enter a value between 0 and 500.
Additional Info: Default value is 20.
⏭ Extend Liquidity Levels
Extend ⏭: Toggle to extend liquidity levels beyond the current range.
What it is: A boolean input to enable or disable the extension of liquidity levels.
What it does: Extends liquidity levels beyond their default range.
How to use it: Check or uncheck the box to enable or disable.
Additional Info: Extend liquidity levels beyond the current range.
💬 Text Options
💬 Text Options: Set text size and color for liquidity levels.
What it is: A dropdown to select text size and a color picker to choose text color.
What it does: Changes the size and color of the text displayed for liquidity levels.
How to use it: Select a size from the dropdown and a color from the color picker.
💬 Show Text
Text: Toggle to display text for liquidity levels.
What it is: A boolean input to show or hide the text for liquidity levels.
What it does: Displays the text information for liquidity levels on the chart.
How to use it: Check or uncheck the box to enable or disable.
💬 Show Volume
Volume: Toggle to display the volume of liquidity levels.
What it is: A boolean input to show or hide the volume information for liquidity levels.
What it does: Displays the volume information for liquidity levels on the chart.
How to use it: Check or uncheck the box to enable or disable.
Additional Info:
What it represents: The volume displayed represents the total trading volume that occurred during the formation of the liquidity level. This can indicate the level of participation or interest in that price level.
How it's calculated: The volume is the sum of all traded volumes within the candles that form the liquidity level.
What it means: Higher volume at a liquidity level may suggest stronger support or resistance. It shows the amount of trading activity and can be an indicator of the potential strength or validity of the liquidity level.
Why it's shown: To give traders an idea of the market participation and to help assess the strength of the liquidity level.
💬 Show Percentage
%: Toggle to display the percentage of liquidity levels.
What it is: A boolean input to show or hide the percentage information for liquidity levels.
What it does: Displays the percentage information for liquidity levels on the chart.
How to use it: Check or uncheck the box to enable or disable.
Additional Info:
What it represents: The percentage displayed usually represents the proportion of price movement relative to the liquidity level.
How it's calculated: This can be the percentage move from the start to the end of the liquidity level or the retracement level that price has reached relative to the liquidity level's range.
What it means: It helps traders understand the extent of price movement within the liquidity level and can indicate the significance of the price level.
Why it's shown: To provide a clearer understanding of the price dynamics and the importance of the liquidity level within the overall price movement.
Fair Value Gaps visuals:
📊 Fair Value Gaps Input Settings
📊 Show FVG
TF #1🕑: Enable or disable Fair Value Gaps for Timeframe 1.
What it is: A boolean input to toggle the display of Fair Value Gaps.
What it does: Shows or hides Fair Value Gaps on the chart.
How to use it: Check or uncheck the box to enable or disable.
📊 Select Timeframe
Timeframe: Select the timeframe for Fair Value Gaps.
What it is: A dropdown to select the desired timeframe.
What it does: Sets the timeframe for Fair Value Gaps.
How to use it: Choose a timeframe from the dropdown list.
Additional Info: Higher TF Chart & Lower TF Setting or Lower TF Chart & Higher TF Setting.
📛 FVG Break Method
📛FVG Break (Method): Select the method for determining when an FVG is mitigated.
What it is: A dropdown to choose between Touch, Wicks, Close, or Average.
What it does: Sets the criteria for when a Fair Value Gap is considered mitigated.
How to use it: Choose an option from the dropdown.
Additional Info:
Touch: FVG is mitigated when the price touches the gap.
Wicks: FVG is mitigated when the price wicks through the gap.
Close: FVG is mitigated when the closing price is within the gap.
Average: FVG is mitigated when the average price (average of high and low) is within the gap.
📛 Show Mitigated FVG
show: Toggle to display mitigated FVGs.
What it is: A boolean input to show or hide mitigated Fair Value Gaps.
What it does: Displays or hides mitigated Fair Value Gaps.
How to use it: Check or uncheck the box to enable or disable.
📛 Fill FVG
Fill: Toggle to fill Fair Value Gaps.
What it is: A boolean input to fill the Fair Value Gaps with color.
What it does: Adds a color fill to the Fair Value Gaps.
How to use it: Check or uncheck the box to enable or disable.
📛 Shade FVG
Shade: Toggle to shade Fair Value Gaps.
What it is: A boolean input to shade the Fair Value Gaps.
What it does: Adds a shade effect to the Fair Value Gaps.
How to use it: Check or uncheck the box to enable or disable.
Additional Info: Select the method to break FVGs and toggle the visibility of FVG Breaks (fill FVG and/or shade FVG).
🔍 Max Bullish FVG
🔍Max Bullish FVG: Set the maximum number of Bullish Fair Value Gaps to display.
What it is: An integer input to set the maximum number of Bullish Fair Value Gaps.
What it does: Limits the number of Bullish Fair Value Gaps shown on the chart.
How to use it: Enter a value between 0 and 50.
🔍 Max Bearish FVG
🔍Max Bearish FVG: Set the maximum number of Bearish Fair Value Gaps to display.
What it is: An integer input to set the maximum number of Bearish Fair Value Gaps.
What it does: Limits the number of Bearish Fair Value Gaps shown on the chart.
How to use it: Enter a value between 0 and 50.
🟥 Bearish FVG Color
Bearish FVG Color: Set the color for Bearish Fair Value Gaps.
What it is: A color picker to set the color of Bearish Fair Value Gaps.
What it does: Changes the color of Bearish Fair Value Gaps on the chart.
How to use it: Select a color from the color picker.
Additional Info:
Tooltip: Set the maximum number of Bearish Fair Value Gaps to display. Default: 5, Min: 1, Max: 50.
If Fair Value Gaps are not displayed as expected, try increasing the max count.
🟦 Bullish FVG Color
Bullish FVG Color: Set the color for Bullish Fair Value Gaps.
What it is: A color picker to set the color of Bullish Fair Value Gaps.
What it does: Changes the color of Bullish Fair Value Gaps on the chart.
How to use it: Select a color from the color picker.
Additional Info:
Tooltip: Set the maximum number of Bullish Fair Value Gaps to display. Default: 5, Min: 1, Max: 50.
If Fair Value Gaps are not displayed as expected, try increasing the max count.
📏 FVG Range
↔ FVG Range: Set the range for Fair Value Gaps.
What it is: An integer input to set the range of the Fair Value Gaps.
What it does: Adjusts the range of the Fair Value Gaps displayed.
How to use it: Enter a value between 0 and 100.
Additional Info: Adjustable length only works when both RANGE & EXTEND display OFF. Range=current price, Extend=Full Range.
⏭ Extend FVG
Extend⏭: Toggle to extend Fair Value Gaps beyond the current range.
What it is: A boolean input to enable or disable the extension of Fair Value Gaps.
What it does: Extends Fair Value Gaps beyond their default range.
How to use it: Check or uncheck the box to enable or disable.
⏯ FVG Range
Range⏯: Toggle the range of Fair Value Gaps.
What it is: A boolean input to enable or disable the range display for Fair Value Gaps.
What it does: Sets the range of Fair Value Gaps displayed.
How to use it: Check or uncheck the box to enable or disable.
↕ Max Width
↕ Max Width: Set the maximum width of Fair Value Gaps.
What it is: A float input to set the maximum width of Fair Value Gaps.
What it does: Limits the width of Fair Value Gaps as a percentage of the price range.
How to use it: Enter a value between 0 and 5.0.
Additional Info: FVGs wider than this value will be ignored.
♻ Filter FVG
Filter FVG ♻: Toggle to filter out small Fair Value Gaps.
What it is: A boolean input to filter out small Fair Value Gaps.
What it does: Ignores Fair Value Gaps smaller than the specified max width.
How to use it: Check or uncheck the box to enable or disable.
➖ Mid Line Style
➖Mid Line Style: Select the style of the mid line for Fair Value Gaps.
What it is: A dropdown to choose between Solid, Dashed, or Dotted.
What it does: Sets the style of the mid line within Fair Value Gaps.
How to use it: Choose an option from the dropdown.
🎨 Mid Line Color
Mid Line Color: Set the color for the mid line within Fair Value Gaps.
What it is: A color picker to set the color of the mid line.
What it does: Changes the color of the mid line within Fair Value Gaps.
How to use it: Select a color from the color picker.
Additional Information
Mitigation Methods: Each method (Touch, Wicks, Close, Average) provides different criteria for when a Fair Value Gap is considered mitigated, helping traders to understand the dynamics of price movements within gaps.
Volume and Percentage: Displaying volume and percentage information for Fair Value Gaps helps traders gauge the strength and significance of these gaps in relation to trading activity and price movements.
Trendlines visuals:
📊 Trendlines Input Settings
📊 Show Trendlines
Trendlines & Trendlines Difference(%) ↕: Enable or disable trendlines and set the percentage difference from the first trendline.
What it is: A boolean input to toggle the display of trendlines.
What it does: Shows or hides trendlines on the chart and allows setting a percentage difference from the first trendline.
How to use it: Check or uncheck the box to enable or disable.
Additional Info: The percentage difference determines the distance of the second trendline from the first one.
📏 Trendline Length Option
📏Trendline Length: Select the length for trendlines.
What it is: A dropdown to choose between SHORT, MID, LONG, or CUSTOM.
What it does: Sets the length of trendlines.
How to use it: Choose an option from the dropdown.
Additional Info: Default lengths are SHORT=50, MID=100, LONG=200.
🔧 Custom Trendline Length
🔧custom: Specify a custom length for trendlines.
What it is: An integer input for setting a custom trendline length.
What it does: Overrides the default trendline lengths if set to CUSTOM.
How to use it: Enter a custom integer value (only shown when CUSTOM is selected).
🔍 Max Bearish Trendlines
🔍Max Trendlines Bearish: Set the maximum number of bearish trendlines to display.
What it is: A dropdown to select the maximum number of bearish trendlines.
What it does: Limits the number of bearish trendlines shown on the chart.
How to use it: Choose a value from the dropdown (2-20).
🟩 Bearish Trendline Color
Bearish Trendline Color: Set the color for bearish trendlines.
What it is: A color picker to set the color of bearish trendlines.
What it does: Changes the color of bearish trendlines on the chart.
How to use it: Select a color from the color picker.
Additional Info: Adjust to control how many bearish trendlines are displayed.
🔍 Max Bullish Trendlines
🔍Max Trendlines Bullish: Set the maximum number of bullish trendlines to display.
What it is: A dropdown to select the maximum number of bullish trendlines.
What it does: Limits the number of bullish trendlines shown on the chart.
How to use it: Choose a value from the dropdown (2-20).
🟥 Bullish Trendline Color
Bullish Trendline Color: Set the color for bullish trendlines.
What it is: A color picker to set the color of bullish trendlines.
What it does: Changes the color of bullish trendlines on the chart.
How to use it: Select a color from the color picker.
Additional Info: Adjust to control how many bullish trendlines are displayed.
📐 Degrees Text
📐Degrees ° (💬 Size): Enable or disable degrees text and set its size and color.
What it is: A boolean input to show or hide the degrees text for trendlines.
What it does: Displays the degrees text for trendlines.
How to use it: Check or uncheck the box to enable or disable.
📏 Text Size for Degrees
Text Size: Set the text size for degrees on trendlines.
What it is: A dropdown to select the size of the degrees text.
What it does: Changes the size of the degrees text displayed for trendlines.
How to use it: Choose a size from the dropdown (XS, S, M, L, XL).
🎨 Degrees Text Color
Degrees Text Color: Set the color for the degrees text on trendlines.
What it is: A color picker to set the color of the degrees text.
What it does: Changes the color of the degrees text on the chart.
How to use it: Select a color from the color picker.
♻ Filter Degrees
♻ Filter Degrees °: Enable or disable angle filtering and set the angle range.
What it is: A boolean input to filter trendlines by their angle.
What it does: Shows only trendlines within a specified angle range.
How to use it: Check or uncheck the box to enable or disable.
Additional Info: Angles outside this range will be filtered out.
🔢 Angle Range
Angle Range: Set the angle range for filtering trendlines.
What it is: Two float inputs to set the minimum and maximum angle for trendlines.
What it does: Defines the range of angles for which trendlines will be shown.
How to use it: Enter values for the minimum and maximum angles.
➖ Line Style
➖Style #1 & #2: Select the style of the primary and secondary trendlines.
What it is: Two dropdowns to choose between Solid, Dashed, or Dotted for the trendlines.
What it does: Sets the style of the primary and secondary trendlines.
How to use it: Choose a style from each dropdown.
📏 Line Thickness
: Set the thickness for the trendlines.
What it is: An integer input to set the thickness of the trendlines.
What it does: Adjusts the thickness of the trendlines displayed on the chart.
How to use it: Enter a value between 1 and 5.
Additional Information
Trendline Percentage Difference: Setting a percentage difference helps in analyzing the relative position and angle of trendlines.
Filtering by Angle: This feature allows focusing on trendlines within a specific angle range, enhancing the clarity of trend analysis.
BOS & CHOCH Market Structure visuals:
📊 BOS & CHOCH Market Structure Input Settings
📏 Market Structure Length Option
📏Market Structure: Select the market structure length option.
What it is: A dropdown to choose between INTERNAL, EXTERNAL, ALL, CUSTOM, or NONE.
What it does: Sets the type of market structure to be displayed.
How to use it: Choose an option from the dropdown.
Additional Info:
INTERNAL: Only internal structure.
EXTERNAL: Only external structure.
ALL: Both internal and external structures.
CUSTOM: Custom lengths.
NONE: No structure.
🔧 Custom Internal Length
🔧Custom Internal: Specify a custom length for internal market structure.
What it is: An integer input for setting a custom internal length.
What it does: Defines the length of internal market structures if CUSTOM is selected.
How to use it: Enter a custom integer value (only shown when CUSTOM is selected).
💬 Internal Label Size
💬Internal Label Size: Set the label size for internal market structures.
What it is: A dropdown to select the size of the labels.
What it does: Changes the size of the labels for internal market structures.
How to use it: Choose a size from the dropdown (XS, S, M, L, XL).
🟩 Internal Bullish Color
Internal Bullish Color: Set the color for bullish internal market structures.
What it is: A color picker to set the color of bullish internal market structures.
What it does: Changes the color of bullish internal market structures on the chart.
How to use it: Select a color from the color picker.
🟥 Internal Bearish Color
Internal Bearish Color: Set the color for bearish internal market structures.
What it is: A color picker to set the color of bearish internal market structures.
What it does: Changes the color of bearish internal market structures on the chart.
How to use it: Select a color from the color picker.
🔧 Custom External Length
🔧Custom External: Specify a custom length for external market structure.
What it is: An integer input for setting a custom external length.
What it does: Defines the length of external market structures if CUSTOM is selected.
How to use it: Enter a custom integer value (only shown when CUSTOM is selected).
💬 External Label Size
💬External Label Size: Set the label size for external market structures.
What it is: A dropdown to select the size of the labels.
What it does: Changes the size of the labels for external market structures.
How to use it: Choose a size from the dropdown (XS, S, M, L, XL).
🟩 External Bullish Color
External Bullish Color: Set the color for bullish external market structures.
What it is: A color picker to set the color of bullish external market structures.
What it does: Changes the color of bullish external market structures on the chart.
How to use it: Select a color from the color picker.
🟥 External Bearish Color
External Bearish Color: Set the color for bearish external market structures.
What it is: A color picker to set the color of bearish external market structures.
What it does: Changes the color of bearish external market structures on the chart.
How to use it: Select a color from the color picker.
📐 Show Equal Highs and Lows
EQL & EQH📐: Toggle visibility for equal highs and lows.
What it is: A boolean input to show or hide equal highs and lows.
What it does: Displays or hides equal highs and lows on the chart.
How to use it: Check or uncheck the box to enable or disable.
📏 Equal Highs and Lows Threshold
Equal Highs and Lows Threshold: Set the threshold for equal highs and lows.
What it is: A float input to set the threshold for equal highs and lows.
What it does: Defines the range within which highs and lows are considered equal.
How to use it: Enter a value between 0 and 10.
💬 Label Size for Equal Highs and Lows
💬Label Size for Equal Highs and Lows: Set the label size for equal highs and lows.
What it is: A dropdown to select the size of the labels.
What it does: Changes the size of the labels for equal highs and lows.
How to use it: Choose a size from the dropdown (XS, S, M, L, XL).
🟩 Bullish Color for Equal Highs and Lows
Bullish Color for Equal Highs and Lows: Set the color for bullish equal highs and lows.
What it is: A color picker to set the color of bullish equal highs and lows.
What it does: Changes the color of bullish equal highs and lows on the chart.
How to use it: Select a color from the color picker.
🟥 Bearish Color for Equal Highs and Lows
Bearish Color for Equal Highs and Lows: Set the color for bearish equal highs and lows.
What it is: A color picker to set the color of bearish equal highs and lows.
What it does: Changes the color of bearish equal highs and lows on the chart.
How to use it: Select a color from the color picker.
📏 Show Swing Points
Swing Points📏: Toggle visibility for swing points.
What it is: A boolean input to show or hide swing points.
What it does: Displays or hides swing points on the chart.
How to use it: Check or uncheck the box to enable or disable.
📏 Swing Points Length Option
Swing Points Length Option: Select the length for swing points.
What it is: A dropdown to choose between SHORT, MID, LONG, or CUSTOM.
What it does: Sets the length of swing points.
How to use it: Choose an option from the dropdown.
Additional Info: Default lengths are SHORT=10, MID=28, LONG=50.
💬 Swing Points Label Size
💬Swing Points Label Size: Set the label size for swing points.
What it is: A dropdown to select the size of the labels.
What it does: Changes the size of the labels for swing points.
How to use it: Choose a size from the dropdown (XS, S, M, L, XL).
🎨 Swing Points Color
Swing Points Color: Set the color for swing points.
What it is: A color picker to set the color of swing points.
What it does: Changes the color of swing points on the chart.
How to use it: Select a color from the color picker.
🔧 Custom Swing Points Length
🔧Custom Swings: Specify a custom length for swing points.
What it is: An integer input for setting a custom length for swing points.
What it does: Defines the length of swing points if CUSTOM is selected.
How to use it: Enter a custom integer value (only shown when CUSTOM is selected).
Additional Information
Market Structure Types: Understanding internal and external structures helps in analyzing different market behaviors.
Equal Highs and Lows: This feature identifies areas where price action is balanced, which can be significant for trading strategies.
Swing Points: Highlighting swing points aids in recognizing significant market reversals or continuations.
Benefits
Enhance your trading strategy by visualizing smart money's influence on price movements.
Make informed decisions with real-time data on significant market structures.
Reduce manual analysis with automated detection of key trading signals.
Ideal For
Traders looking for an edge in forex, equities, and cryptocurrency markets by understanding the underlying forces driving market dynamics.
Acknowledgements
Special thanks to these amazing creators for inspiration and their creations:
I want to thank these amazing creators for creating there amazing indicators , that inspired me and also gave me a head start by making this indicator! Without their amazing indicators it wouldn't be possible!
Flux Charts: Volumized Order Blocks
LuxAlgo: Trend Lines
UAlgo: Fair Value Gaps (FVG)
By Leviathan: Market Structure
Sonarlab: Liquidity Levels
Note
Remember to always backtest the indicator first before integrating it into your strategy! For any questions about the indicator, please feel free to ask for assistance.
Engulfing with Fibonacci LevelsIndicator Explanation
The indicator identifies bullish and bearish engulfing patterns and plots Fibonacci levels based on these patterns. Here's a detailed explanation of the script:
1. Bullish Engulfing Pattern
A bullish engulfing pattern is identified when:
- The previous candle is bearish (`close < open `).
- The current candle is bullish (`close > open`).
- The low of the current candle is lower than the low of the previous candle (`low < low `).
- The current candle's close is higher than the previous candle's open (`close > open `).
When a bullish engulfing pattern is identified:
- Fibonacci levels are plotted from the low (0%) to the high (100%) of the bullish candle.
- A green dot is plotted below the bullish candle to indicate a buy signal.
2. Bearish Engulfing Pattern
A bearish engulfing pattern is identified when:
- The previous candle is bullish (`close > open `).
- The current candle is bearish (`close < open`).
- The high of the current candle is higher than the high of the previous candle (`high > high `).
- The current candle's close is lower than the previous candle's open (`close < open `).
When a bearish engulfing pattern is identified:
- Fibonacci levels are plotted from the high (0%) to the low (100%) of the bearish candle.
- A red dot is plotted above the bearish candle to indicate a sell signal.
3. Plotting Fibonacci Levels
For both bullish and bearish patterns, Fibonacci levels are plotted at:
- 0% (high for bullish, low for bearish)
- 50%
- 61.8%
- 79%
- 100% (low for bullish, high for bearish)
Smart Money Concept (SMC) Explanation
Bearish Signal
In the context of Smart Money Concepts (SMC), a bearish engulfing pattern can indicate:
- **Buy Side Liquidity Grab**: The high of the current bearish candle goes above the high of the previous bullish candle, potentially grabbing buy-side liquidity (stop losses of short positions or buy stops).
- **Break of Structure (BoS)**: The close of the bearish candle below the open of the previous bullish candle indicates a shift in market structure.
After identifying this bearish engulfing pattern, a smart money trader might:
1. Wait for the market to retrace 50% of the bearish candle.
2. Enter a sell trade around the 50% retracement level, anticipating a continuation of the downward move.
#### Bullish Signal
Similarly, a bullish engulfing pattern can indicate:
- **Sell Side Liquidity Grab**: The low of the current bullish candle goes below the low of the previous bearish candle, potentially grabbing sell-side liquidity (stop losses of long positions or sell stops).
- **Break of Structure (BoS)**: The close of the bullish candle above the open of the previous bearish candle indicates a shift in market structure.
After identifying this bullish engulfing pattern, a smart money trader might:
1. Wait for the market to retrace 50% of the bullish candle.
2. Enter a buy trade around the 50% retracement level, anticipating a continuation of the upward move.
The indicator helps traders identify key engulfing patterns that align with smart money concepts of liquidity grabs and breaks of structure. By plotting Fibonacci levels, it visually aids traders in waiting for optimal retracement levels (50%) to enter trades in the direction of the anticipated move. This approach leverages the idea that significant market participants often seek liquidity and cause structural shifts, providing entry opportunities for informed traders.
Price Action SuiteThe TRN Price Action Suite incorporates a treasure trove of time and price action concepts. It includes a set of trading tools that, when combined, allow for a more accurate view of the market. This enables traders to find high probability entry points before the market moves to the next liquidation level.
Features of the TRN Price Action Suite:
(Inverse) Fair Value Gaps (FVG)
Order Blocks (OB)
FVG and OB with Cumulative Volume Delta
Volume Imbalances
Market Structure
Liquidity levels
Sessions
Kill zones/Opening Range
The indicator helps traders to easily identify favorable market conditions and high probability trade setups. It automatically finds time and price action concepts and displays them in an intuitive way on the chart. One of the highlights is the detection of Fair Value Gaps and Order Blocks in connection with Cumulative Volume Delta (approx.). You will not find this connection anywhere else.
Fair Value Gaps (FVGs)
A fair value gap occurs when there are inefficiencies in the market or imbalanced buying and selling pressures. Fair value gaps can become a magnet for the price before continuing in the same direction. Special attention should be paid to FVGs that are supported by support and resistance levels, as these offer a higher probability of success for trades. Additionally, the indicator plots inverse FVG (iFVG). These are FVG that are “closed” by a FVG in the other direction. IFVGs are a strong sign of the market to continue in the direction of the iFVG.
In addition to the FVGs you see on the chart, you can add also FVGs from a higher timeframe including the cumulative buy/sell volume. For this you can set “Timeframe 1” and “Timeframe 2” in the settings to your preferred timeframes. E.g. you trade on a 5-minute chart, and you want to see FVGs from 4 hours and a daily chart, then you set Timeframe 1 to 4 h and to Timeframe 2 to 1 D.
Order Blocks and Volume Imbalances can also be shown from higher timeframes.
Order Blocks (OBs)
Order blocks are areas on the chart where a high concentration of limit orders was found in the past. They can serve as potential support or resistance areas. These represent areas in the market where there is an oversupply (supply) or an excess demand (demand). They are often key zones for potential turning points or continuations of the current trend. A bullish OB, for example, is the last bearish candle before a significant uptrend.
FVGs and OBs with Cumulative Volume Delta
The TRN Price Action Suite can show FVGs and OBs with the corresponding Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD). It is a metric to analyze market dynamics by tracking the net difference between buying and selling volumes over a specific timeframe. It is used to determine the strength of the FVG/OB. The FVG/OB includes two bars on the left side, indicating the cumulative buy volume in green as well es the cumulative sell volume in red. At the right side of the FVG/OB box the ratio of the cumulative buy/sell volume is displayed. A high ratio over 1, for example 1.5, indicates a lot of buying pressure. On the hand, a ratio far below 1, for example 0.66, indicates a lot of selling pressure.
Volume Imbalances (VIBs)
Volume Imbalances indicate a price gap from the previous close, but unlike gaps, there is no absence of trading activity within a specific price range. Bullish VIs have opening and closing prices above the previous close, with overlap between the current low and previous high. Bearish VIs are vice versa.
Market Structure
The market structure represents the dominant trend in the market. It is based on swing highs and lows. For instance, if the price makes higher highs (HH) and higher lows (HL) the market structure represents an uptrend. Vice versa if price makes lower lows (LL) and lower highs (LH) the market trend is down.
If the market structure is up, traders can enter positions in a pullback. For this, a trader could use a FVG or an OB as an entry condition.
Market Structure Shift (MSS) (Change of Character (ChoCh))
A market structure shift occurs when the market transitions from one dominant trend to a different one, often signaling a potential change in the underlying market dynamics. A MSS signals the start of a new trend. It signals the change from an uptrend to a down trend and vice versa. Therefore, it is sometimes called change of character (ChoCh). A valid MSS should ideally occur in a strong supply or demand zone. This indicates that the market may be approaching a trend reversal or consolidation.
Break of Structure (BOS)
A break of structure happens when the market breaks out of its established trading range or pattern. The market continues its dominant trend, indicated by the last MSS.
In an uptrend, for example, each time the price breaks through a new high, a "bullish BOS" is formed. This indicates that the market can overcome previous resistance levels and continue to rise.
Levels
One core concept in trading is that price flows to areas of liquidity. Natural liquidity areas are the current day open, high, low (CDO, CDH, CDL) or the previous day high, low, close (PDH, PDL, PDC). The same is true for the current week (CWO, CWH, CWL) and the previous week (PWH, PWL, PWC).
Pay special attention in case some of these levels are close together. Then these levels serve like a magnet for the price. The TRN Price Action Suite indicator can cluster these levels fully automatically together to give the trader the flexibility to focus solely on the trading part.
Sessions
Sessions are the trading hours during which the banks are actively trading. The three main trading sessions:
Asia: Most of the volume from the Asian players are handled within this session.
London: This is where the European players are most active.
New York: In the New York session all the USA players are active as well as all the other American players. Furthermore, a lot of global players are active in this session as well.
Killzones
A kill zone in trading refers to a specific time period during the trading day when the market experiences increased volatility and liquidity. It is an opportunity for traders to capitalize on potential price movements and generate profits. There are several different killzones during the day.
There are three different types of killzones:
Indices/Futures: This one is suitable if you trade products like the ES, NQ, FDAX, CL or Stocks, Options.
Forex: If you trade Forex this setting will mark the most liquid periods of the day.
Opening Range: In case you trade the opening range of the sessions, use this setting.
Trading Example
Awakening CHECHLISTThe Awakening Checklist indicator is a tool designed to help traders evaluate certain key market conditions and elements before making trading decisions. It consists of a series of questions that the trader must answer using the options "Yes", "No" or "N/A" (not applicable).
“Has Asia Session ended?” : This question aims to determine if the Asian trading session has ended. The answer to this question can influence trading strategies depending on market conditions.
“Have you identified potential medium induction?” : This question concerns the identification of potential average inductions on the market. Recognizing these inductions can help traders anticipate future price movements.
"Have you identified potential PoI's": This question asks about the identification of potential points of interest on the market. These points of interest can indicate areas of significant support or resistance.
"Have you identified in which direction they are creating lQ?" : This question aims to determine in which direction market participants create liquidity (lQ). Understanding this dynamic can help make informed trade decisions.
“Have they induced Asia Range”: This question concerns the induction of the Asian range by market participants. Recognizing this induction can be important in assessing future price movements.
“Have you had a medium induction”: This question asks about the presence of a medium induction on the market. The answer to this question can influence trading prospects.
“Do you have a BoS away from the induction”: This question aims to find out if the trader has an offer (BoS) far from the identified induction. This can be a risk management strategy.
"Doas your induction PoI have imbalance": This question concerns the imbalance of points of interest (PoI) linked to induction. Recognizing this imbalance can help anticipate price movements.
“Do you have a valid target in mind”: This question aims to find out if the trader has a clear trading objective in mind. Having a goal can help guide trading decisions and manage risk.
Market Structure (Range) & Internal Liquidity
This indicator will simplify the price-action reading of any trader/investor by decluttering his/her charts from un-important & confusing candles to highlight the true momentum candles which are usually formed by institutional buying/selling .
The indicator will be a good tool in the arsenal of the following styles of Trading/Investing
Smart Money / Liquidity Concepts
Price Action Concepts
Demand & Supply Concepts
Support & Resistance Concepts
UNIQUE FEATURES:
1. Market Structure - Range & Internal Liquidity:
Unlike other liquidity indicators, this indicator only highlights liquidity levels of significant importance. Not every intermediate high & low in a chart are worthy of noticing, hence by enabling the 'Swings' & 'Range (BoS)' feature in the indicator settings, the structure highs and lows (external liquidity) in a chart can be identified.
Any other liquidity levels within a market range (Range between structural High & Low) is known as internal liquidity which price targets to collect enough orders before heading towards the external liquidity levels.
2. Gaps (Fair Value Gaps / Imbalance):
Not every imbalance / gap between candles are important & trade-worthy. This feature of the indicator is different from the other widely available imbalance indicators & only highlights gaps formed by true momentum candles. Gaps between unimportant inside bars are not highlighted, as these bars occur in the absence of momentum.
3. True Price Action:
Looking at the two charts below, we can clearly observe the difference between price action of a confusing normal chart & the simplified price action highlighted by the indicator. This feature declutters the charts by only highlighting the candles a trader / investor should notice in a chart.
This feature when used in confluence with the liquidity levels feature & gap feature of the indicator, helps identify the true demand & supply zones (order blocks) in a chart.
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After
4. Zig Zag Lines:
This unique feature which is useful to Identify & Backtest different entry types taught by Smart Money Traders . This feature helps the trader understand the True Fractal Nature of price. This can also be seen as an alternate to the default line chart feature.
Examples of Entry Types taken by Smart Money Traders
ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
(These features are essential addons to trade liquidity. However, these are derived from publicly available indicators from the Tradingview library, but with a different interpretation for a better visualization of charts & or to time better trade entries without cluttering the charts)
a. Inside Bar & Outside Bars:
Identify not just a single Inside Bar as highlighted by other indicators, but to highlight a series of candles which are within a master candle range and are exhibiting unimportant sideways price action.
Outside Bars only relevant to momentum candles are highlighted, ignoring candles that occur within a master candle range. Highs & Lows of such Outside Bars are used by aggressive traders to identify liquidity levels in the charts.
b. Highs & Lows of previous Monthly / Weekly / Daily & Hourly Candles:
This feature draws Highs & Lows of previous Monthly / Weekly / Daily & Hourly Candles on the extreme right hand side of the chart to keep the charts clean.
Additionally for Hourly time frame, the indicator includes a setting to select the hourly candle time frame (60 min / 75 min / 240 min), which are personal and different for each trader.
UNDERLYING CONCEPT:
In the image below we see how a large majority of Traders / Investors incorrectly mark Structure markings, mistaking a raid of internal liquidity as a Break of Structure, thereby taking trades opposite to the broader trend of the markets
However, this indicator has a higher accuracy of identifying the correct price structure by only marking a structure high or low, when a subsequently opposite side liquidity is taken/raided. Further the broader trend of the markets can be easily identified by looking as to which side the Break of Structure has happened. (This is visible in the indicator in the form of 'Range' feature, so if a Range High is broken then it is understood to be in an uptrend & vice versa)
The underlying core functionality of the indicator is best displayed by the image below
USECASE OF THE INDICATOR:
Before taking any Buying/Selling position in the markets, a Trader / Investor must analyze the price action on the following parameters
HTF & LTF Trend Identification (To judge if trade is Pro-Trend or Counter-Trend)
Is Price at a High Probability Area of Interest?
Is Price satisfying the trade entry conditions?
Let us see how this indicator can be used as a complete trading system in itself and addresses each of the above parameters
Disclaimer: Illustrations shown below are just for understanding the features of the indicator & does not guarantee profitability. Every trader must back test their setups to arrive at a setup with an edge (positive expectancy) before they start actively trading the setup.
1. HTF & LTF Trend Identification (Pro-Trend / Counter-Trend) using 'Range (BoS)' feature of the indicator
Let's assume a Day Trader, uses hourly chart (75 min) to frame his Higher Time Frame (HTF) ideas & 15min charts (LTF) for trade entries
Looking at the chart below the Trader concludes that the HTF has most recently broken the structure to the downside and is considered Bearish till price action is below the range high of 48600 levels. It can also be concluded that the price is currently in a Bullish retracement.
The Trader can choose to take both Pro-Trend or Counter-Trend Trades, timing the trade entries using the LTF charts.
Looking at the LTF chart below, it is evident that price on LTF has also broken structure to the downside and is now aligned with the HTF Bearish Trend. The Trader will now look to get into short trades, to take trades both in line with HTF & LTF trend.
2. Let's identify if Price is at a High Probability Area of Interest, using either single or combination of the 'Swings' / 'Gaps' / 'Outside Bars' / 'HL of previous M,W,D, H candles' features of the indicator
Definition of High Probability Level / Area differs from each Traders perspective depending upon which of the Trading Styles (mentioned in the beginning) does one use.
Smart Money Traders
SMC Traders are known to get into trades early and their high R:R trades are taken mostly at a High Probability Area of Interest which are identified by them on HTF, by looking for candles with imbalance (gaps) & or candles which have taken out a previous liquidity and then having creating imbalance (gaps).
Also Turtle Soups is one of the favorite setups for SMC traders, where a trader enters a trade on LTF (typically 1 min/3min & 5min) after grabbing HTF liquidity lying at H/L of outside bar / previous monthly, weekly, daily or hourly candles.
Demand & Supply Traders
Some of the Best Demand & Supply Traders have the patience to wait for trades and take trades at the extreme Demand & Supply Zones within a market Range.
As illustrated below, the extreme hourly supply zone just below the structure high, which has the confluence of imbalance and Bearish HTF confirmation resulted in a good R:R trade.
Price Action Traders & Support & Resistance Traders
From the illustration below we can see how the 15 min Range breakdown confirms the breakdown of the Inverted Cup Pattern for Price Action Traders & Support & Resistance Traders using the same area of breakdown as the new Resistance to enter Short trades
3. Let's identify if Price is satisfying the Trade Entry Conditions using the 'Zig-Zag Lines' feature
Statistics say that majority (> 80%) of Traders blow up their accounts multiple times or completely give up and never achieve profitability.
One of the primary reasons for this is Traders punching trades randomly and without having proper Setup or rules for entering Trades.
Also in order to arrive at rules or execute the different entry models (couple of examples highlighted earlier) taught by different Trainers, a Trader needs to learn to visualize charts in a similar format to what the trainers are teaching.
The Zig-Zag lines feature is a form of line chart that joins the swing high points to the swing low points on the chart to represent the True Price action & a proper fractal nature of the markets, unlike the line chart which is formed by only by joining the closing value of each candle.
From the image below we can see that the Zig-Zag lines feature eliminates the randomness visible in the line chart and is a more smoother chart. Using this feature one can back test the various entry models widely available on the internet or arrive at a user specific model which he/she is comfortable with.
CONCLUSION:
Trading with a deeper understanding of Price Action allows a Trader/Investor to enter or exit trades with ease. Price Action trading allows individuals to keep their charts clean and stay away from the other lagging technical indicators and enter trades much earlier than other technical indicators.
This indicator attempts in simplifying the understanding of price action for every one and identify potential high probability areas / levels where one should enter / exit trades.
This indicator will be an important tool in the arsenal of any Trader / Investor to take better informed trades, however it does not guarantee profitability of a Trader, due to the randomness of the markets & external factors that influence each trader.
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Refer Author's instructions below to get access to the indicator
Smart Money Setup 02 [TradingFinder] Mitigated Major OB Proof🔵 Introduction
"Smart money" is money invested by knowledgeable individuals at the right time, and this investment can yield the highest returns.
The concept we focus on in this indicator is whether the market is in an uptrend or downtrend. The market briefly takes a weak and reversal trend with "Minor BoS" without being able to break the major pivot.
In the next step, it returns to its main trend with a strong bullish move and continues its trend with a "Major BoS". The "order block" behind this rapid and powerful movement can be a valid order block for trading.
To better understand this setup, please refer to the explanations in the two images below.
Bullish Setup Details :
Bearish Setup Details :
🔵 How to Use
After adding the indicator to the chart, you should wait for trading opportunities to form. By changing the "Time Frame" and "Period Pivot", you can see different trading positions. In general, the lower the "Time Frame" and "Period Pivot", the higher the likelihood of forming trading opportunities.
Bullish Setup Details on Chart :
Bearish Setup Details on Chart :
You can access "Period Pivot" via settings as an input.
MTF Workbench [WinWorld]WHAT IS THIS?
This is MTF Workbench — an indicator, which is based on World Class SMC, but has one main feature — multi-timeframe analysis.
WHY MAKING MTF FEATURE AS A SEPARATE INDICATOR?
We weren't able to implement this feature in the World Class SMC itself due to huge size and complexity of the script, so we have re-written the entire script and optimized it to implement MTF and decided to make a separate script for MTF features in order to not make World Class SMC any heavier, because otherwise the script would probably not even load up on the chart.
WHAT ARE THE FEATURES?
MTF Workbench has two features for now: dashboard and structure mapping. But there will be more soon!
DASHBOARD
Dashboard gathers data from 4 different timeframes and visualize the results in the nice little table on the chart. It is useful to have a dashboard because it visualizes important data in a simple way.
The settings of the dashboard are:
- Position. this settings has 2 subsettings: vertical position (bottom, middle, top) and horizontal position (left, center, right). These subsettings allow you to place dashboard on any side of the chart;
- Text size. This settings defines size of the text in the dashboard, simple as that;
- Timeframe #1, #2, ..., #4. These four settings allow you to choose 4 different timeframes for the table to gather data from.
How to read the dashboard:
- The colour of the specific data cell is the current trend of selected timeframe;
- IDM ⧖ — price has not reached IDM yet;
- IDM ✓ — price grabbed IDM.
This is it for dashboard, now for structure mapping.
STRUCTURE MAPPING
By structure we mean IDM, BoS and ChoCh (if you don't what this means, refer to World Class SMC description to learn the terms, we won't explain it here). In our main indicator structure was only drawn for the timeframe you were currently using, but now you can choose whatever timeframe you want to get structure from!
Why do this matter? Well, this feature alone allows to perform so called intern-structure analysis, because now you will able to compare current timeframe's structure to a higher timeframe's structure and get an a sufficient amount of edge about what Smart Money are doing.
* And yes, this feature only works for analyzing higher timeframes!
The structure itself is plotted the same way as it is in our main indicator, but we also add timeframe to the specific structure event (event is when price reaches IDM, BoS or ChoCh lines) so you could differentiate internal-structure events from any other events.
Live structure is also available in this indicator.
WHY USE THIS INDICATOR?
Even though there a lot of structure mapping indicators with MTF features, they don't have what MTF Workbench has — the correct core structure-mapping algorithm. We took our core structure-mapping algorithm and put it into MTF Workbench to finally bring MTF analysis to life to work state-of-the-art structure-mapping algorithm, which gives any user a huge edge in the market by a very simple reason — this algorithm actually works. Our algorithm proved itself to be efficient and it helps map structure without human intervention, which is a huge leap in smart money trading. To this day we were not able to find an algorithm which would match the quality of our algo! Which why we think making an MTF version of our algorithm is a good thing to do, because now users can finally work with current timeframe and see information about structure from other timeframes using only ONE chart. If you are smart-money trader, you understand that this is a HUGE thing.
For PineScript moderators
We know the rule not publish slightly modifie version of some indicator as another indicator, but this is not a slightly different version. MTF Workbench was completely re-writtten from scratch and optimized so it could fint PineSript's code restrictions such as 500 max local scopes, which World Class SMC with MTF Workbench's features exceeded way too far.
Also, by referencing our World Class SMC indicator we don't promote it in any way. The reference is only made with purposes of
1) Informational reference to help users learn specific terms.
2) Informational reference to some of the World Class SMC features to give users a clue about what exactly MTF Workbench does.
We hope that you will find a great use from MTF Workbench as we did and it will help your level up your edge!
Sincerely, WinWorld Team.
Automating wealth creation since 2022.
Price Action Toolkit | Flux Charts💎 GENERAL OVERVIEW
Introducing our new Price Action Toolkit indicator! Price Action Toolkit integrates key level strategy , traditional supply-demand analysis , and market structures to help traders in their decisions. Now with features that are available to use in multiple timeframes!
Features of the new Price Action Toolkit indicator :
Volumized Fair Value Gaps (FVGs)
Volumized Order & Breaker Blocks
Identification of Market Structures
Equal Highs & Lows
Buyside & Sellside Liquidity
Premium & Discount Zones
MTF Highs & Lows (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Pre-Market)
Customizable Settings
📌 HOW DOES IT WORK ?
We believe that the analytical elements that are within this indicator work best when they co-exist with each other on the chart. Trading often requires taking multiple elements into consideration for better accuracy on market analysis. Thus, we combined some of the useful strategies in one indicator for ease of use.
1. Volumized Fair Value Gaps
Fair value gaps often occur when there is an imbalance in the market, and can be spotted with a specific formation on the chart.
The volume when the FVG occurs plays an important role when determining the strength of it, so we've placed two bars on the FVG zone, indicating the high & low volumes of the FVG. The high volume is the total volume of the last two bars on a bullish FVG, while the low volume is - of the FVG. For a bearish FVG, the total volume of the last two bars is the low volume. The indicator can also detect FVGs that exist in other timeframes than the current chart.
2. Volumized Order Blocks
Order blocks occur when there is a high amount of market orders exist on a price range. It is possible to find order blocks using specific formations on the chart.
The high & low volume of order blocks should be taken into consideration while determining their strengths. The determination of the high & low volume of order blocks are similar to FVGs, in a bullish order block, the high volume is the last 2 bars' total volume, while the low volume is the oldest bar's volume. In a bearish order block scenerio, the low volume becomes the last 2 bars' total volume.
3. Volumized Breaker Blocks
Breaker blocks form when an order block fails, or "breaks". It is often associated with market going in the opposite direction of the broken order block, and they can be spotted by following order blocks and finding the point they get broken, ie. price goes below a bullish order block.
The volume of a breaker block is simply the total volume of the bar that the original order block is broken. Often the higher the breaking bar's volume, the stronger the breaker block is.
4. Market Structures
Sometimes specific market structures form and break as the market fills buy & sell orders. Formed Change of Character (CHoCH) and Break of Structure (BOS) often mean that market will change direction, and they can be spotted by inspecting low & high pivot points of the chart.
5. Equal Highs & Lows
Equal Highs & Lows occur when there is a significant amount of difference between a candle's close price and it's high / low value, and it happens again in a specific range. EQH and EQL usually mean there is a resistance that blocks the price from going further up / down.
6. Buyside & Sellside Liquidity
Buyside & Sellside Liquidity zones are where most traders place their take-profits and stop-losses in their long / short positions. They are spotted by using high & low pivot points on the chart.
7. Premium & Discount Zones
The premium zone is a zone that is over the fair value of the asset's price, and the discount zone is the opposite. They are formed by the latest high & low pivot points.
8. MTF Highs / Lows
MTF Highs / Lows are actually pretty self-explanatory, you can enable / disable Daily, Weekly, Monthly & Pre-Market Highs and Lows.
🚩UNIQUENESS
Our new indicator offers a comprehensive toolkit for traders, combining multiple analytical elements with customizable settings to aid in decision-making across different market conditions and timeframes. The volumetric information of both FVGs and Order & Breaker Blocks will be present in your chart to serve you greater detail about them. The indicator also efficiently identifies market structures, liquidity zones and premium & discount zones to give you an insight about the current state of the market. And finally with the use of multiple timeframes , you can easily take a look at the bigger picture. We recommend reading the "How Does It Work" section of the descripton to get a better understanding about how this indicator is unique to others.
⚙️SETTINGS
1. General Configuration
Show Historic Zones -> This will show historic Fair Value Gaps, Order & Breaker Blocks and Sellside & Buyside liquidities which are expired.
2. Fair Value Gaps
Enabled -> Enables / Disables Fair Value Gaps
Volumetric Info -> The volumetric information of the FVG Zones will be rendered if activated.
Zone Invalidation -> Select between Wick & Close price for FVG Zone Invalidation.
Zone Filtering -> With "Average Range" selected, algorithm will find FVG zones in comparison with average range of last bars in the chart. With the "Volume Threshold" option, you may select a Volume Threshold % to spot FVGs with a larger total volume than average.
FVG Detection -> With the "Same Type" option, all 3 bars that formed the FVG should be the same type. (Bullish / Bearish). If the "All" option is selected, bar types may vary between Bullish / Bearish.
Detection Sensitivity -> You may select between Low, Normal or High FVG detection sensitivity. This will essentially determine the size of the spotted FVGs, with lower sensitivies resulting in spotting bigger FVGs, and higher sensitivies resulting in spotting all sizes of FVGs.
3. Order Blocks
Enabled -> Enables / Disables Order Blocks
Volumetric Info -> The volumetric information of the Order Blocks will be rendered if activated.
Zone Invalidation -> Select between Wick & Close price for Order Block Invalidation.
Swing Length -> Swing length is used when finding order block formations. Smaller values will result in finding smaller order blocks.
4. Breaker Blocks
Enabled -> Enables / Disables Breaker Blocks
Volumetric Info -> The volumetric information of the Breaker Blocks will be rendered if activated.
Zone Invalidation -> Select between Wick & Close price for Breaker Block Invalidation.
5. Timeframes
You can set and enable / disable up to 3 timeframes. Note that only higher timeframes than the current chart will work.
6. Market Structures
Break Of Structure ( BOS ) -> If the current structure of the market is broken in a bullish or bearish direction, it will be displayed.
Change Of Character ( CHoCH ) -> If the market shifts into another direction, it will be displayed.
Change Of Character+ ( CHoCH+ ) -> This will display stronger Change Of Characters if enabled.
7. Equal Highs & Lows
EQH -> Enables / Disables Equal Highs.
EQL -> Enables / Disables Equal Lows.
ATR Multiplier (0.1 - 1.0) -> Determines the maximum difference between highs / lows to be considered as equal. Lower values will result in more accurate results.
8. Buyside & Sellside Liquidity
Zone Width -> Determines the width of the liquidity zones, 1 = 0.025%, 2 = 0.05%, 3 = 0.1%.
9. Premium & Discount Zones
Enabled -> Enables / Disables Premium & Discount Zones.
10. MTF Highs / Lows
You can enable / disable Daily, Weekly, Monthly & Pre-Market Highs and Lows using this setting. You can also switch their line shapes between solid, dashed and dotted.
[AlbaTherium] OptiStruct™ Premium for Smart Money Concepts An Insight into Structure Mapping and Order Block Identification with Smart Money Concepts
Introduction:
Structure Mapping & Demands and Supplies Premium serves as a fundamental pillar in the realm of Smart Money Concepts . This indicator adeptly charts the market structure based on a refined version of SMC while identifying Order Blocks. All the concepts embedded in this method are meticulously defined, offering users the ability to chart the market structure with precision and heightened confidence. With this indicator, there is no need for excessive questioning of the accuracy of your markings; it diligently strives to perform this task effectively. There are no hidden 'magic' properties underlying this indicator, ensuring that our users can independently verify each and every feature. It is this commitment to transparency that sets us apart and makes us unique in the market.
In this discussion, we delve into the intricacies of Break of Structure, Change of Character , and SMART MONEY TRAP . We also introduce the concepts of Extreme Order Blocks, Decisional Order Blocks , and Smart Money Trap Order Blocks .
Chapter 1: Understanding Structure Mapping:
Let's begin with some definitions:
- Inside bars are candles that lie within the range of a preceding candle.
- Pullbacks occur in an uptrend when the low of a preceding candle's range (excluding inside bars ) is breached, and the price continues to rise.
- Inducements (IDM) are price levels defined as the low of the latest pullback before the most recent high. They often act as liquidity points that the market revisits before continuing its move.
Break of Structure (BoS):
In an uptrend, after surpassing an IDM , the most recent high becomes a Confirmed structure high, or a Major High . If the price then closes above this Major High, a Bullish Break of Structure (Bullish BoS) is confirmed. Similarly, the lowest point between these movements becomes a Confirmed structure low or Major Low in a downtrend.
Change of Character (ChoCh):
In an uptrend, if the price falls below a Major Low, it indicates a shift in market bias from Bullish to Bearish, or a Bearish Change of Character .
Example of a bullish ChoCh:
Chapter 2: The Significance of Order Blocks:
Order Blocks (OB) play a pivotal role in Smart Money Concepts during entry points. Understanding what they represent and how to identify them is essential. For a Bullish/Bearish Order Block to be confirmed, specific conditions, including price imbalance and breaching the previous candle's high or low, must be met. We will delve into the finer details of identifying and trading Order Blocks, with an emphasis on the fact that price often reacts from Decisional Order Blocks, Extreme Order Blocks , and Smart Money Trap Order Blocks .
An OB is the initial candle range of a pullback that creates a Fair value gap.
These are zones where proactive traders enter the market, resulting in significant price changes indicated by Fair value gaps. It is believed that when the price revisits these zones in the future, it tends to bounce back. This property makes Order Blocks excellent potential entry points.
Order Blocks are categorized as follows:
- Extreme OB : The first and lowest OB between the Major Low and Major High.
- Decisional OB : The most recent OB lower than the current IDM.
- Smart Money Traps : All OBs between Extreme and Decisional OB.
- Demand above IDM / Supply below IDM
Chapter 3: Understanding SMART MONEY TRAP (SMT):
SMART MONEY TRAP is a concept that brings clarity to the distinction between Structure and Order Blocks within Smart Money Concepts and is a unique feature of this indicator. While many Smart Money Traders base their trades on Structure and Order Blocks, it's crucial to recognize that Order Blocks serve as an additional confirmation for buy or sell decisions. Blindly trading based on Order Blocks is not advisable. Instead, traders should exercise patience and await other confirmations like inducement or Liquidity sweep before executing trades on Order Blocks. We will illustrate how this concept works in practice.
In the example above, the market made a high wick up, taking out the buy-side liquidity, then made a bearish ChoCh. We place our sell order on the order block above IDM. This presents a promising trading opportunity, with a stop loss placed above the OB and a take profit set at the low of previous structure.
Conclusion:
Structure Mapping & Demands and Supplies Premium as the epitome of Smart Money Concepts, presenting traders with a tool meticulously crafted for an exceptional user experience . This indicator integrates structural mapping and Order Blocks, providing not only a wealth of knowledge but a platform tailor-made for personalization to suit your unique style and preferences. By mastering the nuances of Impulsive Moves and Corrections, and expertly identifying and trading Order Blocks while considering the SMART MONEY TRAP, traders gain a distinct advantage in the ever-evolving financial markets.
This document serves as an enriching guide to Structure Mapping & Demands and Supplies Premium, accentuating its pivotal role within the Smart Money Concepts framework. We invite users to immerse themselves in an experience that transcends the ordinary, delving into the intricacies that define successful trading. As you navigate the complexities of the market, these detailed insights become your compass, providing a rich and customizable user experience that unlocks the full potential of Smart Money Concepts. Embrace these tools judiciously, and empower your daily analysis with a wealth of information that truly holds its weight in gold.
SMC Fair Value Gap[Truth Indie]FVG (Fair Value Gap)
FVG is another component used in the SMC Concept.
This indicator will help you quickly identify FVG along with customizable market structure.
HISTORY FVG SETTING
-You can choose to show or hide the FVG (Fair Value Gap).
-You can choose to expand the History FVG to the right.
-You can change the number of History Internal FVG.
-You can change the number of History External FVG.
FVG Setting
-You can adjust the strength of the imbalance candlestick.
An example:
The imbalance candlestick in the image has a strength of 124.6 times compared to the previous candlestick.
FVG TEXT/COLOR SETUP
-You can change the name of FVG.
-Adjust the font size and color.
-Adjust the color of the FVG BOX and History BOX.
Market Structure
Comprising the process of breaking the price structure, resulting in BOS (Breakout of Structure) or CHoCH (Change of Character High), and creating new High or Low based on the price structure.
Structure Setting
1.You can choose to show or hide the swing of the structure.
2.Adjust the font size and color.
3.When the market forms a price structure with High and Low, when the price moves to disrupt the structure in either direction, it will lead to BOS or CHoCH, resulting in a new High or Low. You can adjust the method of breaking the structure using the close, high, or low.
Miner Inducement Setting
4.You can choose to show or hide the Minor Inducement.
5.You can choose to show or hide the Fibo Minor Inducement.
6.When price break the price structure, a High or Low will be formed on one side, and it will lead to an Inducement Swing. When the price moves and collides, it will create a price range of High and Low. You can adjust the method of breaking the structure using the close, high, or low.
7.There is an option for testing Fibonacci (Fibo). Its function is similar to the Inducement Swing. You can adjust the Fibonacci settings.
8.Adjust the length of the Minor Inducement swing.
- In this section, it functions similarly to Pivot Points High Low, capturing swings based on the specified length.
9.Adjust Fibo Minor Inducement.
- Fibo IDM helps filter Swing IDM.
- When the market is in an uptrend, IDM will be lower than Fibo IDM.
- When the market is in a downtrend, IDM will be higher than Fibo IDM.
-Adjust the font size.
-Adjust the color of the Fibo Minor Inducement.
-Adjust the color of the Fibo for break.
-Show or hide the Label Swing.
An example of a market in a downtrend.
1. Fibo IDM filters out Swing IDM that is above the Fibo line.
2. IDM occurs above the Fibo line in a downtrending market and below the Fibo line in an uptrending market.
3. An example of the Pivot Points High Low indicator with the length set to 3.
Premium & Discount Zone
-The Premium & Discount Zone will appear based on the current price structure. It helps you see the price zones you are interested in.
-You can adjust the %Premium & Discount as needed.
-Show or hide the premium & discount zone.
-Adjust the font size.
-Adjust the color of the premium & discount zone.
SMC Order Block [Truth Indie]Smart Money Concept (SMC)
For me, SMC is a trading philosophy that stems from those with knowledge and understanding of the structure of the Smart Money group's trading system. It is developed through the observation of price behavior.
SMC is related to the Smart Money group or those entities that can influence the market, such as financial institutions, banks, or funds. Market movements are often driven by market fundamentals or economics. The Smart Money group possesses extensive research data for analyzing the market's fundamentals and has the ability to steer the market in various directions based on market and economic fundamentals at a given time.
The SMC concept is adapted from the ICT concept, and it was developed and shared by The Inner Circle Trader.
I have been studying and trying to understand SMC for some time, and I have many questions I would like to explore. The challenge lies in the fact that different sources of knowledge on this topic often have varying teachings, and my proficiency in the English language is limited. As a result, I haven't had the opportunity to study from the primary source, The Inner Circle Trader.
This indicator was created for the purpose of researching Market Structure and Order Blocks, which are integral parts of the SMC Concept.
The fundamental principle for identifying Order Blocks is as follows:
1.Locate swings that create candlestick imbalances.
2.An imbalance refers to a candlestick that is larger than the preceding one and contains a Fair Value Gap (FVG).
This indicator categorizes Order Blocks into four types, and you are encouraged to customize them to suit your preferences.
OB Type1
1.The closing price of candle has an opposite direction to the candle .
2.Candle has a wick longer than its body, by at least 1 times or more (adjustable).
3.Candle has a wick longer than candle , by at least 2 times or more (adjustable).
4.There is a Fair Value Gap (FVG) between the wicks of candle and .
OB Type1_HTF
-This condition is the same as OB Type1, but it involves analyzing 6 candles instead. This means looking at a larger time frame, twice as big as the original one.
OB Type2
1.The closing price of candle has the opposite direction to candle .
2.Candle has a body larger than its wick by at least 1 times or more (adjustable).
3.Candle has a body larger than candle by at least 2 times or more (adjustable).
4.There is a Fair Value Gap (FVG) between the wicks of candle and .
OB Type2_HTF means observing a larger time frame, specifically twice as big as the previous one.
OB Type3
1.The closing price of candle has the same direction as candle .
2.Candle has a wick longer than its body, by at least 1 times or more (adjustable).
3.Candle has a wick longer than candle , by at least 2 times or more (adjustable).
4.There is a Fair Value Gap (FVG) between the wicks of candle and .
OB Type3_HTF means observing a larger time frame, specifically twice as big as the previous one.
OB Type4
1.The closing price of candle has the same direction as candle .
2.Candle has a body larger than its wick by at least 1 times or more (adjustable).
3.Candle has a body larger than candle by at least 2 times or more (adjustable).
4.There is a Fair Value Gap (FVG) between the wicks of candle and .
OB Type4_HTF is an indicator that involves looking at a larger time frame, specifically twice as big as the original one.
Order Block Setting
1.Click to activate the OB search in different Types.
2.Adjust the body of the candle .
3.Adjust the strength of the candle or the Imbalance candle.
4.You can change the name of OB.
5.Adjust the font size and color.
6.Adjust the color of the OB BOX and History BOX.
7.Adjust the font of OB HTF.
1.It refers to the value of W for a specific candle.
2.It refers to the value of Im for a specific candle.
3.It refers to the values of W and Im in the HTF.
4.For OB Type1 and Type3, a higher W value will search for candles with a larger wick and a smaller body. When the W value is lower, it will search for candles with a smaller wick and a larger body, moving from low to high.
5.For OB Type2 and Type4, a lower W value will search for candles with a smaller wick and a larger body. When the W value is higher, it will search for candles with a larger wick and a smaller body, moving from high to low.
Market Structure
Comprising the process of breaking the price structure, resulting in BOS (Breakout of Structure) or CHoCH (Change of Character High), and creating new High or Low based on the price structure.
1.When the market forms a price structure with High and Low, when the price moves to disrupt the structure in either direction, it will lead to BOS or CHoCH, resulting in a new High or Low. You can adjust the method of breaking the structure using the close, high, or low.
2.When you break the price structure, a High or Low will be formed on one side, and it will lead to an Inducement Swing. When the price moves and collides, it will create a price range of High and Low. You can adjust the method of breaking the structure using the close, high, or low.
3.There is an option for testing Fibonacci (Fibo). Its function is similar to the Inducement Swing. You can adjust the Fibonacci settings.
Premium & Discount Zone
1.The Premium & Discount Zone will appear based on the current price structure. It helps you see the price zones you are interested in.
2.You can adjust the %Premium & Discount as needed.
3.The OB (Order Block) will be displayed when a price structure of High and Low forms within the Premium & Discount Zone. The OB in this indicator is not a recommendation to buy or sell. You need to research and test various conditions before making trading decisions.
Everyone's trading strategies are different, and it comes down to backtesting and selecting the strategy that suits your individual needs. Hopefully, this indicator will assist the TradingView community of traders in their trading endeavors.
[AlbaTherium] Structure Mapping with Demand & Supply Zones Structure Mapping v3.0 with Demand & Supply Zones
Introduction:
Structure Mapping v3.0 with Demand & Supply Zones marks a significant advancement in the realm of technical analysis and trading tools. This latest version of the indicator is designed to offer traders a comprehensive understanding of market structure and key demand and supply zones based on a refined version of Smart Money Concepts. All the concepts integrated into this method are meticulously defined, empowering users to map the market structure with confidence. With this indicator, there's no need to doubt the accuracy of your markings; it performs this task effectively. There are no hidden 'magic' properties underlying this indicator, ensuring that our users can independently verify each and every feature. It is our unwavering commitment to transparency that distinguishes us and makes us unique in the market.
Chapter 1: Understanding Market Structure
1.1 Market Structure Defined:
- Market structure forms the bedrock upon which successful trading strategies are constructed. It encompasses the highs, lows, and significant price levels that shape a market's behavior. Structure Mapping v3.0 provides a clear visualization of market structure, enabling traders to identify crucial support and resistance levels.
1.2 The Power of Structural Analysis:
- Structural analysis is a pivotal component of this indicator. By recognizing the fundamental elements of market structure, traders can make informed decisions regarding trend direction, potential reversals, and optimal entry and exit points.
1.3 Rules for Structure Mapping:
Let's explore some key definitions:
- Inside bars: These are candles that exist within the range of a preceding candle.
- Pullbacks: In an uptrend, a valid pullback occurs when the low of a previous candle's range (excluding inside bars) is breached, and the price continues to rise.
- Inducements (IDM): An inducement is a price level. In an uptrend, it is defined as the low of the latest pullback before the highest high. It is considered a liquidity area, often revisited by the market to access liquidity before continuing its upward movement.
- Break of Structure (BoS): In an uptrend, after surpassing an IDM , the highest high becomes a Confirmed structure high, or a Major High . If the price then closes above this Major High, a Bullish Break of Structure (Bullish BoS) is confirmed. Similarly, the lowest point between these movements becomes a Confirmed structure low or Major Low in a downtrend.
Change of Character (ChoCh):
In an uptrend, if the price falls below a Major Low, it indicates a shift in market bias from Bullish to Bearish, or a Bearish Change of Character.
Example of a bullish ChoCh:
Chapter 2: Demand & Supply Zones
2.1 Introduction to Demand & Supply Zones:
- Demand and Supply zones are critical areas on a price chart where significant buying or selling pressure is expected. This indicator highlights these zones, enabling traders to anticipate potential price reactions.
2.2 Identifying Demand and Supply Zones:
A Demand or Supply zone is the first candle of a pullback that leaves a Fair value gap.
Classic example of a trade with our indicator:
Conclusion:
Structure Mapping v3.0 with Demand & Supply Zones is a potent tool for traders seeking to gain an advantage in the financial markets. By focusing on market structure and identifying key demand and supply zones, this indicator equips traders with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions. Whether you're a novice or an experienced trader, this tool can enhance your technical analysis and trading strategies in the dynamic world of trading.
This document serves as a comprehensive guide to Structure Mapping v3.0 with Demand & Supply Zones, emphasizing its significance in understanding market dynamics and identifying critical trading zones. Applying these principles in your trading endeavors can lead to improved decision-making and more profitable outcomes.
[AlbaTherium] Structure Mapping & Order Blocks Advanced - Beta An Insight into Structure Mapping and Order Block Identification with Smart Money Concepts
Introduction:
Structure Mapping & Order Blocks Advanced - Beta serves as a fundamental pillar in the realm of Smart Money Concepts . This indicator adeptly charts the market structure based on a refined version of SMC while identifying Order Blocks. All the concepts embedded in this method are meticulously defined, offering users the ability to chart the market structure with heightened confidence. With this indicator, there is no need for excessive questioning of the accuracy of your markings; it diligently strives to perform this task effectively. There are no hidden 'magic' properties underlying this indicator, ensuring that our users can independently verify each and every feature. It is this commitment to transparency that sets us apart and makes us unique in the market.
In this discussion, we delve into the intricacies of Break of Structure , Change of Character , and SMART MONEY TRAP . We also introduce the concepts of Extreme Order Blocks , Decisional Order Blocks , and Smart Money Trap Order Blocks .
Chapter 1: Understanding Structure Mapping:
Let's begin with some definitions:
- Inside bars are candles that lie within the range of a preceding candle.
- Pullbacks occur in an uptrend when the low of a preceding candle's range (excluding inside bars) is breached, and the price continues to rise.
- Inducements (IDM) are price levels defined as the low of the latest pullback before the most recent high. They often act as liquidity points that the market revisits before continuing its move.
- Break of Structure (BoS):
In an uptrend, after surpassing an IDM , the most recent high becomes a Confirmed structure high, or a Major High . If the price then closes above this Major High , a Bullish Break of Structure (Bullish BoS) is confirmed. Similarly, the lowest point between these movements becomes a Confirmed structure low or Major Low in a downtrend.
- Change of Character (ChoCh):
In an uptrend, if the price falls below a Major Low , it indicates a shift in market bias from Bullish to Bearish, or a Bearish Change of Character .
Example of a bullish ChoCh :
Chapter 2: The Significance of Order Blocks:
Order Blocks (OB) play a pivotal role in Smart Money Concepts during entry points. Understanding what they represent and how to identify them is essential. For a Bullish/Bearish Order Block to be confirmed, specific conditions, including price imbalance and breaching the previous candle's high or low, must be met. We will delve into the finer details of identifying and trading Order Blocks, with an emphasis on the fact that price often reacts from Decisional Order Blocks, Extreme Order Blocks , and Smart Money Trap Order Blocks .
- An OB is the initial candle range of a pullback that creates a Fair value gap .
These are zones where proactive traders enter the market, resulting in significant price changes indicated by Fair value gaps . It is believed that when the price revisits these zones in the future, it tends to bounce back. This property makes Order Blocks excellent potential entry points.
Order Blocks are categorized as follows:
- Extreme OB : The first and lowest OB between the Major Low and Major High.
- Decisional OB : The most recent OB lower than the current IDM.
- Smart Money Traps : All OBs between Extreme and Decisional OB.
- Demand above IDM / Supply below IDM
Chapter 3: Understanding SMART MONEY TRAP (SMT):
SMART MONEY TRAP is a concept that brings clarity to the distinction between Structure and Order Blocks within Smart Money Concepts and is a unique feature of this indicator. While many Smart Money Traders base their trades on Structure and Order Blocks, it's crucial to recognize that Order Blocks serve as an additional confirmation for buy or sell decisions. Blindly trading based on Order Blocks is not advisable. Instead, traders should exercise patience and await other confirmations like inducement or Liquidity sweep before executing trades on Order Blocks. We will illustrate how this concept works in practice.
In the example above, the market largely disregards all the SMT s and responds favorably to the Extreme OB . This presents a promising trading opportunity, with a stop loss placed below the OB and a take profit set at the fill of the Fair value gap.
Conclusion:
Structure Mapping & Order Blocks Advanced - Beta embodies the essence of Smart Money Concepts , serving as a powerful tool for traders. This indicator effectively combines the elements of structure mapping and Order Blocks to guide trading decisions. By comprehending the dynamics of Impulsive Moves and Corrections, distinguishing between Bearish and Bullish Order Flow, and mastering the identification and trading of Order Blocks while considering SMART MONEY TRAP, traders can gain a competitive edge in the dynamic landscape of financial markets.
This document serves as a comprehensive guide to Structure Mapping & Order Blocks Advanced - Beta, highlighting its significance within the Smart Money Concepts framework. It is essential to apply these concepts judiciously to enhance trading.
Bist Manipulation [Projeadam]
OVERVIEW | GENEL BAKIŞ
ENG: Indicator that detects manipulation candles according to changing market conditions.
TR: Değişen piyasa koşullarına göre manipülasyon mumlarını tespit eden gösterge.
ENG: IMPORTANT NOTE: This indicator works in BIST Market and only in Future Parities.
Example ->> PETKM1! --SASA1!
TR: ÖNEMLİ NOT: Bu indikatör BİST Piyasasında ve sadece Future Paritelerde Çalışır.
Örnek- >> PETKM1! -- SASA1!
ENG: Market makers manipulate the market because most people who trade on the stock exchange act with their emotions and are forced to close the transaction at a loss.
TR: Piyasada market yapıcı oluşumlar manipülasyon yaparlar çünkü borsada işlem alan insanların birçoğu duygularıyla hareket eder ve zararla işlem kapatılmaya zorlanır.
ENG: If we detect manipulation candles in the market, we can control our fragile psychology and close our transactions in profit by trading with market-making formations in these areas.
TR: Marketde manipülasyon mumlarını tespit edersek kırılgan psikolojimizi kontrol edebilir ve bu alanlardan market yapıcı oluşumlarla beraber işlem alarak işlemlerimizi karda kapatabiliriz.
ALGORITHM | ALGORİTMA
ENG: With the help of this indicator, you can detect manipulation candles in the BIST exchange with the help of the algorithm I created by using volumetric data and wicks created by the price.
When there is excessive volatility in price movement, the algorithm in this indicator notices this price volatility and calculates a manipulation value by dividing it by the volatility value in past price movements.
TR: Bu indikatör yardımıyla hacimsel veriler ve fiyatın oluşturduğu fitillerden yararlanarak oluşturduğum algoritma yardımıyla siz de BİST borsasında manipülasyon mumlarını tespit edebilirsiniz.
Fiyat hareketinde aşırı derece oynaklık olduğunda bu indikatördeki algoritma bu fiyat oynaklığını fark eder ve geçmiş fiyat hareketlerindeki oylanklık degerine bölerek bize bir manipülasyon degeri hesaplar.
How does the indicator work? | Gösterge nasıl çalışır?
ENG: The manipulation candle does not give us information about the direction of price movement, it is only used as an auxiliary indicator.
TR: Manipülasyon mumu bize fiyat hareketinin yönü hakkında bilgi vermez sadece yardımcı bir gösterge olarak kullanılır.
ENG: We show our manipulation values as columns. We draw a channel over the values we show and we understand that there is manipulation in the candle of our values above this channel.
TR: Manipülasyon degerlerimiz kolonlar şeklinde gösteriyoruz. Gösterdiğimiz değerlerimizin üzerine bir kanal çizdiriyoruz ve bu kanalın üzerinde kalan değerlerimizdeki mumda manipülasyon yapıldığını anlıyoruz.
ENG: The indicator shows the manipulation value in the form of columns. Our manipulation value that goes outside the channel we have determined is colored red, within the channel it is colored yellow, and below the channel it is colored green. Red columns indicate candles that are manipulations.
TR: İndikatör manipülasyon degerini kolonlar şeklinde gösteriyor. Bizim belirlediğimiz kanal dışına çıkan manipülasyon degerimiz kırmızı, kanal içerisinde sarı, kanal altında yeşil olarak renklendiriliyor. Kırmızı kolonlar manipülasyon olan mumları göstermektedir.
Example | Örnek
ENG: In our example above, we see a manipulation candle that clears the price gaps, while the market maker clears the orders in the price gaps at the bottom to move the price up.
TR: Yukarıdaki örneğimizde oluşan fiyat boşluklarını temizleyen bir manipülasyon mumu görmekteyiz, alt kısımdaki fiyat boşluklarındaki emirleri temizleyen market maker fiyatı yukarı taşımak için buradaki emirleri temizliyor.
SETTINGS PANEL | AYARLAR PANELİ
ENG: We have only one setting in this indicator.
TR: Bu indikatörde tek ayarımız vardır.
ENG: Our multiplier value determines the width of the band value formed above our manipulation value. In the chart above, our multiplier value is 3.3. If we reduce our multiplier value, our manipulation sensitivity will decrease as there will be much more candles on the band.
TR: Çarpan değerimiz manipülasyon değerimizin üstünde oluşşan band değerinin genişliğini belirlemektedir.Yukarıdaki grafikte çarpan değerimiz 3.3, Eğer çarpan değerimizi azaltırsak band üstünde çok daha fazla mum olacağı için manipülasyon hassasiyetimiz azalacaktır.
ENG: When we set our multiplier value to 2.3, we have a more sensitive manipulation skin and it gives signals in more candles.
TR: Çarpan değerimizi 2.3 yapınca daha hassas manipülasyon derimiz oluyor ve daha fazla mumda sinyal veriyor.
If you have any ideas what to add to my work to add more sources or make calculations cooler, suggest in DM .
SMTV IndicatorThis indicator uses the ATR set to 2 to indicate Dynamic Support and Resistance levels. It also uses VWAP set to Weekly and a 50 Moving Average to indicate additional trend and support and resistance levels.
ATR x 2
View the Indicator on the 1H to Identify the Daily Support and Resistance levels.
This will be the Green and Red channel lines.
Red Line will indicate the daily Resistance Level.
Green Line will indicate the daily Support Level.
This is where prices are most likely to go to and either reverse or breakthrough, if it breaks either the Support or Resistance level then the next Support and Resistance Level will be marked out.
VWAP
The indicator is set to weekly, and it will indicate a Key Support or Resistance Level.
If price is above the VWAP it will indicate a Bullish Bias.
If price is below VWAP it will indicate a Bearish Bias.
You will often see bounces from this level, depending on if the Market is Bullish or Bearish.
If the VWAP is broken through and a bounce takes places then you can often see Trend reversal
Break of Structure
The indicator will also indicate when a Bullish or Bearish break off structure has occurred, which generally will indicate a trend change.
Green meaning Bullish.
Red meaning Bearish.
There is also an option to check the Buy and Sell signals box in the input, these signals will occur when a Break of Structure has taken place and the next candle after the BOS closes in the same direction as the BOS signal.
You can use this indicator on anytime frame, however you will get more false signals on lower time frames, if you wish in these times, you can set the ATR to 3 or 4 to get less false signals. It is important to view the Daily Support and Resistance levels and the VWAP and 50MA these will be the main levels with highest Risk to Reward entries. You can then use lower time frames like the 5 or 1min to find break of structure indication to indicate the direction around the daily support and resistance, VWAP and 50MA.
Liquidity Engulfing & Displacement [MsF]Japanese below / 日本語説明は英文の後にあります。
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*This indicator is based on upslidedown's "Liquidity Engulfing Candles ". It's a very cool indicator. thank you.
It has 2 functions: show the Liquidity Engulfing on HTF and candle color change when displacement occurs.
=== Function description ===
1. Liquidity Engulfing on HTF
This indicator gives Liquidity Engulfing signals not only for the current candle, but also for H4 and H1 on HTF.
You can use that a bullish engulfing on H1 is a BOS on m5 and on H4 is a BOS on m15. It uses the theory of stop hunt from ICT.
Also, It's possible to fire alert.
2. Displacement
Change the color display of the candlesticks when a bullish candleStick or bearish candleStick is attached. Furthermore, by enabling the "Require FVG" option, you can easily discover the FVG (Fair Value Gap). It is a very useful function for ICT trading.
When H1 candle takes liquidity from one side and moves with an explosive move to the other side of the previous candle (displacement), it creates break of market structure on M5. Entry on discount FVG or OTE with stop loss at or below the stop hunt wick.
=== Parameter description ===
- Liquidity engulfing candles(LEC) SETTING
- Show H1 LEC … Whether to show LEC for H1
- Show H4 LEC … Whether to show LEC for H4
- Show Current LEC … Whether to show LEC for current timeframe
- Apply Stop Hunt Wick Filter … Require candle wick into prior candle retracement zone
- Apply Close Filter … Require LL/HH on candle in order to print a valid engulfing signal
- DISPLACEMENT SETTING
- Require FVG … Draw only when FVG occurs
- Displacement Type … Displacement from open to close? or from high to low?
- Displacement Length … Period over which to calculate the standard deviation
- Displacement Strength … The larger the number, the stronger the displacement detected
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2つの機能があります: 上位足のLiquidity engulfing(流動性獲得)を表示することと、大きな変位が発生したときにローソク足の色を変更することです。
=== 機能説明 ===
1. 上位足のLiquidity engulfing
このインジケーターは、現在のローソク足だけでなく、上位足の H4 および H1 に対してもLiquidity engulfingシグナルを提供します。
H1はm5、H4はm15での使用を推奨します。これはICTのストップハント理論を活用しています。また、アラートを発することも可能です。
2. 変位(DISPLACEMENT)
大きな陽線、陰線を付けた場合に、そのローソク足をカラー表示を変更します。
さらに"Require FVG"オプションを有効にすることで、FVG(Fair Value Gap)を容易に発見することができます。ICTトレードにを行うにあたり大変有用な機能となっています。
=== パラメータの説明 ===
- Liquidity engulfing candles(LEC) SETTING
- Show H1 LEC … H1のLECを表示するかどうか
- Show H4 LEC … H4のLECを表示するかどうか
- Show Current LEC … 現在の期間の LEC を表示するかどうか
- Apply Stop Hunt Wick Filter … ハラミ足、もしくは包み足になっている場合のみに検知させる
- Apply Close Filter … 1つ前のローソクよりも終値で超えていた場合のみに検知させる
- DISPLACEMENT SETTING
- Require FVG … FVG発生時のみ描画する
- Displacement Type … openからcloseまでの変位か?highからlowまでの変位か?
- Displacement Length … 標準偏差を計算する期間
- Displacement Strength … 変位の強さ(数字が大きいほど強い変位を検出)
SMC Toolkit |ASE|This indicator provides 10+ features all-in-one. Focusing on price action and Smart Money concepts, we have provided automated multi-timeframe features such as Market Structure(BOS / CHoCH) to identify trends, Fair Value Gaps to identify Imbalances, and much more.
Pure price action analysis is a preferred strategy over indicators due to their lag and noise. Many traders popularized SMC or “Smart Money” concepts to identify and trade like/with institutions or Smart Money traders. We have automated these features and made them multi-timeframe to simplify your charting process and advance your trading so you can efficiently trade.
Features:
The included price action features are listed below:
- Multi-Timeframe Market Structure (BOS, CHoCH, MSS, IDM)
- Trend based Candle Coloring
- Multichart (Extra time frame on the same chart)
- Multi-Timeframe Fair Value Gaps & Balanced Price Ranges
- Trapped Market Participants (Multi-Time Frame based on Orderblocks)
- SMT Divergences
- Volume Imbalances
- Premium Discount Array
- Displacement Candles
- Previous OHLC (Daily, Weekly, Monthly)
- VWAP and Std.Dev. Waves
Benefits & Examples:
In the image below we can see plenty of trade setups that formed in confluence with the features we were using. Displayed we have higher timeframe FVGs as our point of interests, Market Structure (Trend Bar Coloring) as our entry confirmation, and Liquidity Levels as our targets.
In this image we can see the same setup as before, higher timeframe FVG with Market Structure reversal targeting a Liquidity Level. In addition we can see the Trapped Market Participants feature showing trapped sellers at the low which provides additional confluence for our long position and offers a cleaner and safer entry on the pullback.
Our goal is to provide as many useful features as possible, automating the process to make it easier and quicker for us as traders. We want to spend less time charting and more time planning proper trades.
ICT HTF Liquidity Levels /w Alert [MsF]Japanese below / 日本語説明は英文の後にあります。
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*This indicator is based on sbtnc's "HTF Liquidity Levels". It's a very cool indicator. thank you.
It has 3 functions: visualization of HTF liquidity (with alert), candle color change when displacement occurs, and MSB (market structure break) line display.
=== Function description ===
1. HTF liquidity (with alert)
Lines visualize the liquidity pools on the HTF bars. Alerts can be set for each TF's line.
Once the price reaches the line, the line is repaint.
To put it plainly, the old line disappears and a new line appears. The line that disappeared remains as a purged line. (It is also possible to hide the purged line with a parameter)
The alert will be triggered at the moment the line disappears. An alert will be issued when you touch the HTF's liquid pools where the loss is accumulated, so you can notice the stop hunting with the alert.
This alert is an original feature of this indicator.
The timeframe of the HTF can't modify. You can get Monthly, weekly, daily and H1 and H4.
Each timeframe displays the 3 most recent lines. By narrowing it down to 3, it is devised to make it easier to see visually. (This indicator original)
2. Displacement
Change the color display of the candlesticks when a bullish candle stick or bearish candle stick is attached. Furthermore, by enabling the "Require FVG" option, you can easily discover the FVG (Fair Value Gap). It is a very useful function for ICT trading.
3. MSB (market structure break)
Displays High/Low lines for the period specified by the parameter. It is useful for discovering BoS & CHoCH/MSS, which are important in ICT trading.
=== Parameter description ===
- HTF LIQUIDITY
- Daily … Daily line display settings (color, line width)
- Weekly … Weekly line display settings (color, line width)
- Monthly … Monthly line display settings (color, line width)
- INTRADAY LIQUIDITY
- 1H … 1H line display settings (color, line width)
- 4H … 4H line display settings (color, line width)
- PURGED LIQUIDITY … Display setting of the line once the candle reaches
- Show Purge Daily … Daily purged line display/non-display setting
- Show Purge Weekly … Weekly purged line display/non-display setting
- Show Purge Monthly … Monthly purged line display/non-display setting
- Show Purge 1H … 1H purged line display/non-display setting
- Show Purge 4H … 4H purged line display/non-display setting
- MARKET STRUCTURE BREAK - MBS
- Loopback … Period for searching High/Low
- DISPLACEMENT FOR FVG
- Require FVG … Draw only when FVG occurs
- Displacement Type … Displacement from open to close? or from high to low?
- Displacement Length … Period over which to calculate the standard deviation
- Displacement Strength … The larger the number, the stronger the displacement detected
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このインジケータはsbtncさんの"HTF Liquidity Levels"をベースに作成しています。
上位足流動性の可視化(アラート付き)、変位発生時のローソク色変更、MSB(market structure break)ライン表示の3つの機能を有します。
<機能説明>
■上位足流動性の可視化
上位足の流動性の吹き溜まり(ストップが溜まっているところ)をラインで可視化します。ラインにはアラートを設定することが可能です。
一度価格がラインに到達するとそのラインは再描画されます。
平たく言うと、今までのラインが消えて新しいラインが出現する。という事です。
消えたラインはpurgeラインとして残ります。(パラメータでpurgeラインを非表示にすることも可能です)
アラートはラインが消える瞬間に発報します。上位足の損切り溜まってるところにタッチするとアラートを発報するので、アラートにてストップ狩りに気づくことができます。
このアラート発報については本インジケータオリジナルの機能となります。
表示可能な上位足のタイムフレームは固定です。月足、週足、日足およびH1とH4を表示することができます。
各タイムフレーム、直近から3つのラインを表示します。3つに絞ることで視覚的に見やすく工夫しています。(本インジケータオリジナル)
■変位発生時のローソク色変更
大きな陽線、陰線を付けた場合に、そのローソク足をカラー表示を変更します。
さらに"Require FVG"オプションを有効にすることで、FVG(Fair Value Gap)を容易に発見することができます。ICTトレードにを行うにあたり大変有用な機能となっています。
■MSB(market structure break)ライン表示
パラメータで指定した期間のHigh/Lowをライン表示します。ICTトレードで重要視しているBoS & CHoCH/MSSの発見に役立ちます。
<パラメータ説明>
- HTF LIQUIDITY
- Daily … 日足ライン表示設定(色、線幅)
- Weekly … 週足ライン表示設定(色、線幅)
- Monthly … 月足ライン表示設定(色、線幅)
- INTRADAY LIQUIDITY
- 1H … 1時間足ライン表示設定(色、線幅)
- 4H … 4時間足ライン表示設定(色、線幅)
- PURGED LIQUIDITY … 一度到達したラインの表示設定
- Show Purge Daily … 日足ライン表示/非表示設定
- Show Purge Weekly … 週足ライン表示/非表示設定
- Show Purge Monthly … 月足ライン表示/非表示設定
- Show Purge 1H … 1時間足ライン表示/非表示設定
- Show Purge 4H … 4時間足ライン表示/非表示設定
- MARKET STRUCTURE BREAK - MBS
- Loopback … High/Lowを探索する期間
- DISPLACEMENT FOR FVG
- Require FVG … FVG発生時のみ描画する
- Displacement Type … openからcloseまでの変位か?highからlowまでの変位か?
- Displacement Length … 標準偏差を計算する期間
- Displacement Strength … 変位の強さ(数字が大きいほど強い変位を検出)
Smart Money Essentials [TFO]This indicator utilizes “Smart Money Concepts” like liquidity, order blocks, premium & discount, and more to analyze price action.
What’s included in the initial release:
Market Structure
Liquidity
Displacement
Order Blocks
Premium / Discount
Confluence Table
Alerts
Market structure logic objectively identifies whether the current trend is bullish or bearish, based on swing highs and lows. Liquidity levels offer insight into major pivots where we can assume many traders may place their stop loss, which can also serve as areas where “Smart Money” may be accumulating or distributing positions.
Displacement adds to this by spotting rapid price movement, often accompanied by imbalances where price may come back to before continuing in the direction of the displacement. These can be filtered based on whether the imbalance is accompanied by a Break of Structure (BOS) or Market Structure Shift (MSS), which may give additional insight into the draw on liquidity.
Order blocks (OB’s) are detected and treated as areas that may offer support for price in an uptrend or resistance in a downtrend. Premium and discount zones are essentially fitted by an “auto-fib” retracement that looks at recent liquidity levels, and optionally offers areas to look for an Optimal Trade Entry (OTE) where price retraces between 62-79% of the preceding displacement leg.
The confluence table provides an organized place to visualize and identify where any of the above concepts may be present at or around the same time. We can implement a threshold where, if the number of selected factors meets or exceeds this threshold, we can potentially identify bullish and bearish opportunities where multiple layers of confluence are overlapping.
And of course, alerts are built in for all significant events related to the above concepts, for example: runs on liquidity, BOS and MSS, rejections from OB and OTE, etc.
Strategy: Range BreakoutWhat?
In the price action, levels have a significant role to play. Based on the price moving above/below the levels - the underlying instrument shows some price-action in the direction of breakout/breakdown.
There are plenty of ways level can be determined. Levels are the decision point to take a trade or not. But if we make the level derivation complex, then the execution may get hamper.
This strategy script, developed in PineScript v5, is our attempt at solving this problem at the core by providing this simple, yet elegant solution to this problem.
It's essentially an attempt to Trade Simple by drawing logical (horizontal) lines in the chart and take actions, after multiple associated parameters confirmation, on the breakout / breakdown of the levels.
How?
Let us explain how we are drawing the levels.
We are depending on some of the parameters as described below:
Open Range : During intraday movement, often if prices move beyond a particular level, it exibits more movement in the same swing in same direction. We found out, through our back testing for Indian Indices like NSE:NIFTY , NSE:BANKNIFTY or NSE:CNXFINANCE the first 15m (i.e 09:15 AM to 09:30 AM, IST) is one of such range. For Indian stocks, it is 9:15 to 9:45. And for MCX MCX:CRUDEOIL1! it's 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. There are our first levels.
PDHCL : Previous Day High, Close, Low. This is our next level
VWAP : The rolling VWAP (volume weighted average price)
In the breakout/breakdown of the Open Range and Previous Day High/Low, we are taking the trade decisions as follows using CEST principle:
C onditions :
If current bar's (say you are in 5m timeframe) closing is broken out the Open Range High or Previous Day High, taken a Buy/Long decision (let's say buying a Call Option CE or selling a Put Option PE or buying the future or cash).
If current bar's (say you are in 5m timeframe) closing is broken down the Open Range Low or Previous Day Low, taken a Sell/Short decision (let's say buying a Put Option CE or selling a Call Option PE or selling the future or cash).
Additionally, and optionally (default ON, one can turn off): we are checking various other associated multiple confirmations as follows:
1. Momentum : Checking 14-period RSI value is more than 50 or less than 50 (all parameters like period, OB, OS ranges are configurable through settings)
2. Current bar's volume is more than the last 20 bars volume average. How much more - that multiplier is also configurable. (default is 1)
3. The breakout candle is bullish (green) or bearish (red).
E ntry :
All of these happens only on the closing of the candle . Means: Non Repainting! .
Clearly in the chart we are showing as green up arrow BO (breakout for buy) and red down arrow BD (breakdown for sell) to take your decision process smooth.
So, on the closing of the decision BO/BD candle we are entering the trade (with a thumping heart and nail biting ...)
S top Loss :
We are relying on the time tasted (last 40 years) mechanism of Average True Range (ATR) of default 14 period. This default period is also configurable.
So for Long trades: the 14 period ATR low band is the SL.
For Short trades: the 14 period ATR high band is the SL.
T arget :
We are depending on the thump rule of 1:2 Risk Reward. It's simple and effective. No fancy thing. We are closing the trade on double the favorable price movement compared to the SL placed. Of course, this RR ratio is confiurable from the settings, as usual.
What's Unqiue in it?
The utter simplicity of this trading mechanism. No fancy things like complex chart pattern, OI data, multiple candlestick patterns, Order flow analysis etc.
Simple level determination,
Marking clearly in the chart.
Making each parameter configurable in Settings and showing tooltip adjacent to the parameter to make you understand it better for your customization,
Wait for the candle close, thus eliminating the chances of repainting menace (as much as possible)
Additional momentum and volume check to trade entry confirmation.
Works with normal candlestick (nothing special ones like HA ...)
Showing everything as a Summary Table (which, again can be turned off optionally) overlaying at the bottom-right corner of the chart,
Optionally the Summary Table can be configured to alert you back (say you get it notified in your email or SMS).
That way, a single, simple, effective trade setup will ease your journey as smooth sail as possible.
Mentions
There are plenty of friends from whom time to time we borrowed some of the ideas while working closely together over last one year.
From tradingview community, we took the spirit of @zzzcrypto123 awesome work done long back (in 2020) as the indicator "ORB - Opening Range Breakout". (We tried to reach him for his explicit consent, unable to catch hold of him).
Some other publicly available materials we have consulted to get the additional checks (like RSI, volume).
Lat word
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Disclaimer :
This piece of software does not come up with any warrantee or any rights of not changing it over the future course of time.
We are not responsible for any trading/investment decision you are taking out of the outcome of this indicator.