Previous Day Week Highs & LowsThis script plots the previous n day and week highs and lows (previous two days and previous week by default).
Here are some additional info about the script behavior:
Plots highs and/or lows
Plots for days and/or weeks
Day highs and lows are shown only on intraday timeframes
Week highs and lows are shown only on timeframes < weekly
"high low" için komut dosyalarını ara
Lucid SARI wrote this script after having listened to Hyperwave with Sawcruhteez and Tyler Jenks of Lucid Investments Strategies LLC on July 3, 2019. They felt that the existing built-in Parabolic SAR indicator was not doing its calculations properly, and they hoped that someone might help them correct this. So I tried my hand at it, learning Pine Script as I went. I worked on it through the early morning hours and finished it by 4 am on July 4, 2019. I've added a few bits of code since, adding the rule regarding the SAR not advancing beyond the high (low) of the prior two candles during an uptrend (downtrend), but the core script is as it was.
This code is open source under the MIT license. If you have any improvements or corrections to suggest, please send me a pull request via the github repository github.com
For more details on the initial script, see
Sawcruhteez from Lucid Investment Strategies wrote the following description of the Parabolic SAR, where the quotes are from Section II of J. Welles Wilder, Jr.'s book New Concepts in Technical Trading Systems (1978)
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Parabolic SAR
"The Parabolic Time / Price System derives its name from the fact that when charted, the
pattern formed by the stops resembles a parabola, or if you will, a French Curve. The system
allows room for the market to react for the first few days after a trade is initiated and then the
stop begins to move up more rapidly. The stop is not only a function of price but also a function
of time .
"The stop never backs up. It moves an incremental amount each day, only in the direction which
the trade has been initiated."
"The stop is also a function of price because the distance the stop moves up is relative to the
favorable distance the price has moved... specifically, the most favorable price reached since the
trade was initiated."
A. The calculation for a bullish Parabolic SAR is:
Tomorrow’s SAR = Today’s SAR + AF(EP - Today’s SAR)
"Acceleration Factor (AF) is one of a progression of numbers beginning at 0.02 and ending at
0.20. The AF is increased by 0.02 each period that a new high is made" (if long) or new low is
made (if short).
EP is the "Extreme Price Point for the trade made so far. If Long , EP is the extreme high price for
the trade; if Short , EP is the extreme low price for the trade.”
Most websites will provide the above calculation for the Parabolic SAR but almost all of them
leave out this crucial detail:
B. "Never move the SAR into the previous day’s range or today’s range
"1. If Long , never move the SAR for tomorrow above the previous day’s low or
today’s low . If the SAR is calculated to be above the previous day’s low or
today’s low, then use the lower low between today and the previous day as
the new SAR. Make the next days calculations based upon this SAR.
"2. If Short , never move the SAR for tomorrow below the previous day’s high or
today’s high . If the SAR is calculated to be below the previous days’ high or
today’s high, then use the higher high between today and the previous day
as the new SAR. Make the next days calculations based upon this SAR."
When a Bullish SAR is broken then it gets placed at the SIP (significant point) of the prior trend.
In otherwords it is placed above the current candle and at the price that was the SIP.
The inverse is true for the first Bullish SAR.
"This system is a true reversal system; that is, every stop point is also a reverse point." If breaking
through a bearish SAR (one above price) that simultaneously signals to close a short and go
long.
Ease of Movement WatcherHere’s a handy Ease of Movement(EMV) Indicator. I tried to include detailed comments so that anyone that’s learning pine can follow along.
The Ease of Movement Indicator is a volume based oscillator that is designed to measure the ease (or movability) of price movement for a security. The EMV is a centered oscillator, meaning that values can fluctuate above and below zero.
To understand how to use and interpret the EMV Indicator, its crucial to first understand its two main calculations :
Distance Moved = ((high + low) / 2) - ((high + low ) / 2)
-This is the difference between the current period’s midpoint and the previous period’s
midpoint.
Box Ratio = (volume / 100,000) / (high - low)
-When calculating the Box Ratio, it is common to divide the volume by 100,000 for a clearer visualization of the data. However, users can choose
to modify this value with the ‘volumeDiv’ input.
The Ease of Movement Value is then pretty simple to calculate:
EMV = (Distance Moved / Box Ratio)
The indicator then plots a SMA of the previous 24 EMV Values.
Looking at the formula, we know that combining low volume with a large {high, low} range will result in a relatively small box ratio value. Thus, we know that the EMV value for that period will be higher since EMV is found by dividing the Distance Moved by the Box Ratio.
Here’s a simple guide to interpreting the EMV:
- If (EMV > 0)
then price is increasing with relative ease.
-If (EMV < 0)
then price is decreasing with relative ease.
- If high-low range is large and volume is low
then ease of movement is high.
-If high-low range is small and volume is high
then ease of movement is low.
The Chart:
-The histogram represents the Simple Moving Average of EMV Values. The default length is 24, but users can adjust this value at the inputs menu(I've
found 24 works best).
-The teal and pink dotted lines represent the standard deviation of the SMA of EMV values multiplied by 2.5.
-The histogram turns dark green when the EMV SMA is greater than the top teal dotted standard deviations line.
-The histogram turns maroon when the EMV SMA falls below the bottom pink standard deviation line.
How To Use:
Enter a long position when the most recent EMV SMA value was below the lower pink stand. dev. line and the current EMV SMA value rises above that
same pink line. That means the previous bar was maroon and the current bar is not.
If the user enables the option to show entry points, a green dot will be plotted when it is time to enter a long position.
Exit the long position when the most recent EMV SMA value was above the upper green standard deviation line and the current EMV SMA value falls
below that same line. If this is true, then the previous bar will be dark green, and the current will be light green.
If the ‘showExits’ option is enabled, then a red dot will be plotted when it is time to exit the long position.
Input Options:
- 'volumeDiv' : Integer. Used in the calculation of Box Ratio.
- 'lenSMA' : Integer. The length of the Simple Moving Average of Ease of Movement Values.
- 'showStDev' : Bool. If true, dotted green and red lines will be shown at values equal to 2.5 * standard deviation of emvSMA and -2.5 * standard deviation of
emvSMA.
- 'showEntries' and 'showExits' : Bool. If true, a green circle will be plotted at long entry points and a red circle will be plotted at long exit points.
- 'changeBgColor': Bool. If true, the background color will change to green when it is time to enter a long position and red when it is time to exit.
Alerts:
- When it is time to enter a long position, an alert with the message "EMV Tracker - Enter Long" is sent.
- When it is time to exit a long position, an alert with the message "EMV Tracker - Exit Long" is sent.
NOTE:
- I usually use this indicator to confirm signals from other indicators rather than relying on it solely.
- Most accurate signals are generated on 30 minutes with the default input values I've set in the script.
Shoot me a message if you have any ideas for modifications or questions.
~ Happy Trading ~
Pivot & ORB //@version=5
indicator("Pivot & ORB Thin Zones with Small Labels", overlay=true, max_boxes_count=500)
// ───── Input Settings ─────
orbMinutes = input.int(15, "ORB Minutes")
zoneThickness = input.float(0.0005, "Zone Thickness") // height of thin boxes
showPD = input.bool(true, "Show Previous Day Zone")
showPM = input.bool(true, "Show Previous Month Zone")
showORB = input.bool(true, "Show ORB Zone")
// ───── Previous Day High / Low ─────
pdh = request.security(syminfo.tickerid, "D", high )
pdl = request.security(syminfo.tickerid, "D", low )
var box pdhBox = na
var box pdlBox = na
if showPD
box.delete(pdhBox)
box.delete(pdlBox)
pdhBox := box.new(left=bar_index-1, right=bar_index, top=pdh+zoneThickness, bottom=pdh-zoneThickness, bgcolor=color.new(color.red, 80), border_color=color.red)
pdlBox := box.new(left=bar_index-1, right=bar_index, top=pdl+zoneThickness, bottom=pdl-zoneThickness, bgcolor=color.new(color.green, 80), border_color=color.green)
label.new(bar_index, pdh, "PDH", style=label.style_label_down, size=size.tiny, textcolor=color.white, color=color.red)
label.new(bar_index, pdl, "PDL", style=label.style_label_up, size=size.tiny, textcolor=color.white, color=color.green)
// ───── Previous Month High / Low ─────
pmh = request.security(syminfo.tickerid, "M", high )
pml = request.security(syminfo.tickerid, "M", low )
var box pmhBox = na
var box pmlBox = na
if showPM
box.delete(pmhBox)
box.delete(pmlBox)
pmhBox := box.new(left=bar_index-1, right=bar_index, top=pmh+zoneThickness, bottom=pmh-zoneThickness, bgcolor=color.new(color.orange, 80), border_color=color.orange)
pmlBox := box.new(left=bar_index-1, right=bar_index, top=pml+zoneThickness, bottom=pml-zoneThickness, bgcolor=color.new(color.blue, 80), border_color=color.blue)
label.new(bar_index, pmh, "PMH", style=label.style_label_down, size=size.tiny, textcolor=color.white, color=color.orange)
label.new(bar_index, pml, "PML", style=label.style_label_up, size=size.tiny, textcolor=color.white, color=color.blue)
// ───── ORB (Opening Range Breakout) ─────
var float orbHigh = na
var float orbLow = na
var box orbHighBox = na
var box orbLowBox = na
sessionStart = timestamp("GMT+0", year, month, dayofmonth, hour, minute)
inORB = (timenow - sessionStart) <= orbMinutes * 60000
if inORB
orbHigh := na(orbHigh) ? high : math.max(orbHigh, high)
orbLow := na(orbLow) ? low : math.min(orbLow, low)
else
if not na(orbHigh) and showORB
box.delete(orbHighBox)
box.delete(orbLowBox)
orbHighBox := box.new(left=bar_index-1, right=bar_index, top=orbHigh+zoneThickness, bottom=orbHigh-zoneThickness, bgcolor=color.new(color.yellow, 70), border_color=color.yellow)
orbLowBox := box.new(left=bar_index-1, right=bar_index, top=orbLow+zoneThickness, bottom=orbLow-zoneThickness, bgcolor=color.new(color.yellow, 70), border_color=color.yellow)
label.new(bar_index, orbHigh, "ORB High", style=label.style_label_down, size=size.tiny, textcolor=color.black, color=color.yellow)
label.new(bar_index, orbLow, "ORB Low", style=label.style_label_up, size=size.tiny, textcolor=color.black, color=color.yellow)
orbHigh := na
orbLow := na
15M Swing Sweep Lines + SMT (ES vs NQ)15M Swing Sweep Lines (NY Killzones)Visualize liquidity sweeps of 15-minute swing highs/lows exclusively during high-impact London & New York killzones.This ICT-inspired indicator detects when price sweeps (wicks beyond) the most recent confirmed 15-minute swing high or low — classic signs of liquidity raids or stop hunts — but only if the sweep happens during key "killzone" sessions where institutional activity is typically highest.Key Features15M Swing Detection: Uses confirmed pivot highs/lows (length 2) on the 15-minute timeframe for reliable structure points.
Killzone Filters (New York time):London Killzone: 3:00 AM – 4:59 AM
New York Killzone: 9:30 AM – 10:59 AM (captures the high-volatility NY open overlap)
Sweep Visualization:Bearish Sweep (high > last 15M swing high): Thick red horizontal line from the swing point to the sweep bar.
Bullish Sweep (low < last 15M swing low): Thick green horizontal line from the swing point to the sweep bar.
Lines use xloc.bar_time for precise placement and extend only to the bar where the sweep occurs.
No duplicates: Prevents multiple lines for the same swing sweep.
Non-repainting logic with lookahead_off for clean, trustworthy signals.
Why Killzones MatterMany ICT/SMC traders focus on these windows because they often feature aggressive manipulation, equal highs/lows sweeps, and the setup for strong directional moves. This tool helps you instantly spot when buy-side or sell-side liquidity has been raided on the 15M structure during these prime times.Ideal ForConfirming potential reversals or inducements after liquidity grabs.
Adding confluence to entries during London or NY sessions.
Futures traders (ES, NQ, etc.) looking for clean visual cues of smart money engineering.
Lightweight, overlay-friendly, and focused — add it to your chart for clearer insight into 15M liquidity sweeps when it matters most. Perfect companion for killzone-based strategies!
Golden Zone Structure [Kodexius]Golden Zone Structure is a ZigZag based market structure and Fibonacci tool designed to make swing context easier to read directly on the price chart. It detects meaningful pivot highs and lows, labels the evolving structure (HH, HL, LH, LL, including equal highs and lows), and automatically projects a Fibonacci map across the most recent completed swing.
Instead of forcing you to manually anchor Fib tools after every new leg, the script rebuilds levels each time a fresh pivot is confirmed. This makes it well suited for traders who focus on swing continuation, pullback depth, and reaction zones where liquidity and orderflow often concentrate.
A key emphasis is the Golden Zone highlight. The indicator shades the zone that is most relevant to the current swing context so you can quickly spot where a retracement is approaching a higher probability reaction area, without cluttering the chart with too many permanent objects.
The tool is intentionally visual and configurable. You can choose pivot source (High/Low or Close), adjust swing sensitivity via ZigZag period, switch color themes, and decide how much detail you want on screen (levels, zigzag lines, labels).
Optional trading markers can be enabled for users who want a lightweight “zone interaction” prompt. These markers are not intended as a standalone trading system. They are meant to complement your own confirmation rules (structure alignment, volume, higher timeframe bias, or price action triggers).
🔹Features
🔸 ZigZag Swing Engine
- Uses a configurable ZigZag period to filter noise and confirm swing points only when the lookback logic validates the move.
Supports different pivot sources (High/Low or Close) so you can choose between cleaner structure or more reactive behavior depending on the instrument.
Optional ZigZag leg drawing to visualize swing flow without clutter.
🔸 Market Structure Labels (HH, HL, LH, LL + Equals)
- Automatically labels each confirmed pivot based on how it compares to the prior pivot of the same type.
High side classification: H, HH, LH, EH.
Low side classification: L, HL, LL, EL.
Equal highs and lows help reveal potential liquidity pools and “magnet” areas where price often reacts or breaks with intent.
🔸 Auto Fibonacci Map on the Active Swing
- Rebuilds Fibonacci levels every time a new pivot is confirmed, keeping the projection aligned with the most recent completed leg.
Core retracement levels: 0.236, 0.382, 0.500, 0.618, 0.786.
Extension levels: 1.272 and 1.618 for expansion targeting and continuation mapping.
Optional price labels on each level, formatted to tick size so levels remain readable across markets.
🔸 Golden Zone Highlighting (Context Aware)
- Highlights the most relevant retracement band with a soft fill so you can spot “zone approach” moments at a glance.
The zone selection adapts to swing context, focusing on a different retracement region depending on whether the last confirmed pivot is a peak or a trough.
Adjustable transparency keeps the chart clean while preserving the key reaction area.
🔸 Visual Customization + Themes
- Multiple color themes (Neon, Ocean, Sunset, Monochrome) so the tool fits different chart styles and backgrounds.
Independent toggles for Fib levels, Golden Zone shading, ZigZag lines, and price labels.
Line width controls for better scaling across timeframes.
🔸 Optional Trading Markers + Alerts
- Optional BUY and SELL labels based on zone interaction logic with candle confirmation filters.
ATR based placement offset scaled by sensitivity so labels stay visually separated during volatility.
Built in alert conditions for new pivot highs and new pivot lows so you can monitor structure changes without watching every bar.
▶ Practical Usage Tip
• Use structure labels to define bias (HH + HL for bullish structure, LH + LL for bearish structure).
• Use the Golden Zone as a location filter, then wait for your own trigger (break of minor structure, rejection candle, volume shift, etc.).
• Treat extensions as “map points” not guaranteed targets. They work best when structure supports continuation.
ES Multi-Timeframe SMC Entry SystemOverviewThis is a comprehensive Smart Money Concepts (SMC) trading strategy for ES1! (E-mini S&P 500) futures that provides simultaneous buy and sell signals across three timeframes: Daily, Weekly, and Monthly. It incorporates your complete entry checklists, confluence scoring system, and automated risk management.Core Features1. Multi-Timeframe Signal Generation
Daily Signals (D) - For intraday/swing trades (1-3 day holds)
Weekly Signals (W) - For swing trades (3-10 day holds)
Monthly Signals (M) - For position trades (weeks to months)
All three timeframes can trigger simultaneously (pyramiding enabled)
2. Smart Money Concepts ImplementationOrder Blocks (OB)
Automatically detects bullish and bearish order blocks
Bullish OB = Down candle before strong impulse up
Bearish OB = Up candle before strong impulse down
Validates freshness (< 10 bars = higher quality)
Visual boxes displayed on chart
Fair Value Gaps (FVG)
Identifies 3-candle imbalance patterns
Bullish FVG = Gap between high and current low
Bearish FVG = Gap between low and current high
Tracks unfilled gaps as targets/entry zones
Auto-removes when filled
Premium/Discount Zones
Calculates 50-period swing range
Premium = Upper 50% (short from here)
Discount = Lower 50% (long from here)
Deep zones (<30% or >70%) for higher quality setups
Visual shading: Red = Premium, Green = Discount
Liquidity Sweeps
Sell-Side Sweep (SSL) = False break below lows → reversal up
Buy-Side Sweep (BSL) = False break above highs → reversal down
Marked with yellow labels on chart
Valid for 10 bars after occurrence
Break of Structure (BOS)
Identifies when price breaks recent swing high/low
Confirms trend continuation
Marked with small circles on chart
3. Confluence Scoring SystemEach timeframe has a 10-point scoring system based on your checklist requirements:Daily Score (10 points max)
HTF Trend Alignment (2 pts) - 4H and Daily EMAs aligned
SMC Structure (2 pts) - OB in correct zone with HTF bias
Liquidity Sweep (1 pt) - Recent SSL/BSL occurred
Volume Confirmation (1 pt) - Volume > 1.2x 20-period average
Optimal Time (1 pt) - 9:30-12 PM or 2-4 PM ET (avoids lunch)
Risk-Reward >2:1 (1 pt) - Built into exit strategy
Clean Price Action (1 pt) - BOS occurred
FVG Present (1 pt) - Near unfilled fair value gap
Minimum Required: 6/10 (adjustable)Weekly Score (10 points max)
Weekly/Monthly Alignment (2 pts) - W and M EMAs aligned
Daily/Weekly Alignment (2 pts) - D and W trends match
Premium/Discount Correct (2 pts) - Deep zone + trend alignment
Major Liquidity Event (1 pt) - SSL/BSL sweep
Order Block Present (1 pt) - Valid OB detected
Risk-Reward >3:1 (1 pt) - Built into exit
Fresh Order Block (1 pt) - OB < 10 bars old
Minimum Required: 7/10 (adjustable)Monthly Score (10 points max)
Monthly/Weekly Alignment (2 pts) - M and W trends match
Weekly OB in Monthly Zone (2 pts) - OB in deep discount/premium
Major Liquidity Sweep (2 pts) - Significant SSL/BSL
Strong Trend Alignment (2 pts) - D, W, M all aligned
Risk-Reward >4:1 (1 pt) - Built into exit
Extreme Zone (1 pt) - Price <20% or >80% of range
Minimum Required: 8/10 (adjustable)4. Entry ConditionsDaily Long Entry
✅ Daily score ≥ 6/10
✅ 4H trend bullish (price > EMAs)
✅ Price in discount zone
✅ Bullish OB OR SSL sweep OR near bullish FVG
✅ NOT during avoid times (lunch/first 5 min)Daily Short Entry
✅ Daily score ≥ 6/10
✅ 4H trend bearish
✅ Price in premium zone
✅ Bearish OB OR BSL sweep OR near bearish FVG
✅ NOT during avoid timesWeekly Long Entry
✅ Weekly score ≥ 7/10
✅ Weekly trend bullish
✅ Daily trend bullish
✅ Price in discount
✅ Bullish OB OR SSL sweepWeekly Short Entry
✅ Weekly score ≥ 7/10
✅ Weekly trend bearish
✅ Daily trend bearish
✅ Price in premium
✅ Bearish OB OR BSL sweepMonthly Long Entry
✅ Monthly score ≥ 8/10
✅ Monthly trend bullish
✅ Weekly trend bullish
✅ Price in DEEP discount (<30%)
✅ Bullish order block presentMonthly Short Entry
✅ Monthly score ≥ 8/10
✅ Monthly trend bearish
✅ Weekly trend bearish
✅ Price in DEEP premium (>70%)
✅ Bearish order block present5. Automated Risk ManagementPosition Sizing (Per Entry)
Daily: 1.0% account risk per trade
Weekly: 0.75% account risk per trade
Monthly: 0.5% account risk per trade
Formula:
Contracts = (Account Equity × Risk%) ÷ (Stop Points × $50)
Minimum = 1 contractStop Losses
Daily: 12 points ($600 per contract)
Weekly: 40 points ($2,000 per contract)
Monthly: 100 points ($5,000 per contract)
Profit Targets (Risk:Reward)
Daily: 2:1 = 24 points ($1,200 profit)
Weekly: 3:1 = 120 points ($6,000 profit)
Monthly: 4:1 = 400 points ($20,000 profit)
Example with $50,000 AccountDaily Trade:
Risk = $500 (1% of $50k)
Stop = 12 points × $50 = $600
Contracts = $500 ÷ $600 = 0.83 → 1 contract
Target = 24 points = $1,200 profit
Weekly Trade:
Risk = $375 (0.75% of $50k)
Stop = 40 points × $50 = $2,000
Contracts = $375 ÷ $2,000 = 0.18 → 1 contract
Target = 120 points = $6,000 profit
Monthly Trade:
Risk = $250 (0.5% of $50k)
Stop = 100 points × $50 = $5,000
Contracts = $250 ÷ $5,000 = 0.05 → 1 contract
Target = 400 points = $20,000 profit
6. Visual Elements on ChartKey Levels
Previous Daily High/Low - Red/Green solid lines
Previous Weekly High/Low - Red/Green circles
Previous Monthly High/Low - Red/Green crosses
Equilibrium Line - White dotted line (50% of range)
Zones
Premium Zone - Light red shading (upper 50%)
Discount Zone - Light green shading (lower 50%)
SMC Markings
Bullish Order Blocks - Green boxes with "Bull OB" label
Bearish Order Blocks - Red boxes with "Bear OB" label
Bullish FVGs - Green boxes with "FVG↑"
Bearish FVGs - Red boxes with "FVG↓"
Liquidity Sweeps - Yellow "SSL" (down) or "BSL" (up) labels
Break of Structure - Small lime/red circles
Entry Signals
Daily Long - Small lime triangle ▲ with "D" below price
Daily Short - Small red triangle ▼ with "D" above price
Weekly Long - Medium green triangle ▲ with "W" below price
Weekly Short - Medium maroon triangle ▼ with "W" above price
Monthly Long - Large aqua triangle ▲ with "M" below price
Monthly Short - Large fuchsia triangle ▼ with "M" above price
7. Information TablesConfluence Score Table (Top Right)
┌──────────┬────────┬────────┬────────┐
│ TF │ SCORE │ STATUS │ SIGNAL │
├──────────┼────────┼────────┼────────┤
│ 📊 DAILY │ 7/10 │ ✓ PASS │ 🔼 │
│ 📈 WEEKLY│ 6/10 │ ✗ WAIT │ ━ │
│ 🌙 MONTH │ 9/10 │ ✓ PASS │ 🔽 │
├──────────┴────────┴────────┴────────┤
│ P&L: $2,450 │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘
Green scores = Pass (meets minimum threshold)
Orange/Red scores = Fail (wait for better setup)
🔼 = Long signal active
🔽 = Short signal active
━ = No signal
Entry Checklist Table (Bottom Right)
┌──────────────┬───┐
│ CHECKLIST │ ✓ │
├──────────────┼───┤
│ ━ DAILY ━ │ │
│ HTF Trend │ ✓ │
│ Zone │ ✓ │
│ OB │ ✗ │
│ Liq Sweep │ ✓ │
│ Volume │ ✓ │
│ ━ WEEKLY ━ │ │
│ W/M Align │ ✓ │
│ Deep Zone │ ✗ │
│ ━ MONTHLY ━ │ │
│ M/W/D Align │ ✓ │
│ Zone: Discount│ │
└──────────────┴───┘
Green ✓ = Condition met
Red ✗ = Condition not met
Real-time updates as market conditions change
8. Alert SystemIndividual Alerts:
"Daily Long" - Triggers when daily long setup appears
"Daily Short" - Triggers when daily short setup appears
"Weekly Long" - Triggers when weekly long setup appears
"Weekly Short" - Triggers when weekly short setup appears
"Monthly Long" - Triggers when monthly long setup appears
"Monthly Short" - Triggers when monthly short setup appears
Combined Alerts:
"Any Long Signal" - Catches any bullish opportunity (D/W/M)
"Any Short Signal" - Catches any bearish opportunity (D/W/M)
Alert Messages Include:
🔼/🔽 Direction indicator
Timeframe (DAILY/WEEKLY/MONTHLY)
Current confluence score
MP SESSIONS, DST, OTTHere’s a clear description you can use for this script (for yourself or as a TradingView “Indicator Description”):
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### MP SESSIONS, DST, OTT – What this indicator does
This script is a **multi-session market timing tool** that:
1. **Draws full trading sessions on the chart** (Asia, Sydney, Tokyo, Shanghai, Europe, London, New York, NYSE)
2. **Automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time (DST)** for Sydney, London, and New York
3. **Shows a live info table** with session times, DST status, and whether each session is currently open or closed
4. **Adds optional custom “OTT” vertical lines** at user-defined intraday times (for your own models, killzones, or time blocks)
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### Main Features (high level)
#### 1. Market mode & time zone handling
* **Market Mode**:
* `Forex`
* `Stock`
* `User Custom` (you type your own session ranges)
* `TFlab suggestion` (predefined “optimized” session times)
* **Time Zone Mode**:
* `UTC`
* `Session Local Time` (local exchange time: Sydney, Tokyo, London, New York etc.)
* `Your Time Zone` (converts to the user-selected TZ, e.g. `UTC-4:00`)
* Handles separate time zones for:
* Asia, Sydney, Tokyo, Shanghai, Europe, London, New York, NYSE
* Has logic to **recalculate session start/end depending on DST** and the chosen mode.
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#### 2. Daylight Saving Time (DST) engine
The function `DST_Detector`:
* Calculates when DST **starts and ends** for:
* `Australia/Sydney`
* `Europe/London`
* `America/New_York`
* Detects the correct Sunday (2nd, 4th, etc.) for start/end using day-of-week and week counts.
* Returns `'Active'` or `'Inactive'` for each region.
* These values are then used to **shift the sessions** (e.g. New York 13:00–21:00 vs 12:00–20:00 in UTC).
The script can also **draw vertical lines** on the chart when DST starts/ends and label them:
* “Sydney DST Started / Ended”
* “London DST Started / Ended”
* “New York DST Started / Ended”
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#### 3. Session timing & sessions on the chart
The function `Market_TimeZone_Calculator`:
* Based on **Market Mode** + **Time Zone Mode** + **DST state**, it returns:
* Time ranges for: Sydney, Tokyo, Shanghai, Asia (combined), Europe, London, New York, NYSE
* These ranges are in `"HHMM-HHMM"` format.
Then the script:
* Converts these to `time()` conditions using the proper time zone
* Creates boolean series like `On_sesAsia`, `On_sesEurope`, `On_sesNewYork`, etc., which are **1 when the session is open and 0 when closed**.
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#### 4. Session high/low boxes & labels
The function `LowHighSessionDetector`:
* Tracks **high and low of each session** while it’s active.
* When a new session starts:
* Resets and starts recording the session high/low.
* While session is active:
* Updates `High` with the max of current bar high and previous session high.
* Updates `Low` with the min of current bar low and previous session low.
* When the session is "on":
* Draws a **box** from session low to high (`box.new`) and extends it to the right as long as the session continues.
* Places a **label with session name** (Asia, London, New York, etc.) near the high:
* Style depends on the session (down/right/left).
You have visibility toggles per session:
* `Asia Session`, `Sydney Session`, `Tokyo Session`, `Shanghai Session`, `Europe Session`, `London Session`, `New York Session`, `NYSE` (for TFlab mode).
So you visually see:
* A shaded box for each session
* The full H/L range for that session
* A text label with the session name.
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#### 5. Info table
The indicator builds a **table in a corner of the chart** showing:
* Header:
* “FOREX Session”, “Stock Market Trading Hours”, “User Custom Session”, or “TFlab suggestion” depending on mode.
* Columns:
1. Session name (Asia, Sydney, Tokyo, Shanghai, Europe, London, New York, NYSE)
2. DST status for that region (“Active 🌞 / Inactive 🍂 / Not Observed”)
3. Session **start time**
4. Session **end time**
5. Current **status** (“Open / Closed”, with green/red background)
The function `SplitFunction`:
* Parses the `"HHMM-HHMM"` strings for each session.
* Converts them into:
* Either raw times (if viewing in UTC/session local)
* Or converted times in **Your Time Zone** using `timestamp` and `hour/ minute` with `YourTZ`.
* Returns formatted `Start` and `End` strings like `9:30`, `13:00`, etc.
So the table is effectively a **live session schedule** that:
* Auto-adjusts to DST
* Can show times in your own time zone
* Shows which session is open right now.
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#### 6. OTT vertical lines (custom intraday markers)
At the bottom, there is an **OTT section** which lets you draw up to **three sets of vertical lines** at specific times:
* Each OTT block has:
* Enable toggle (`Enable OTT 1/2/3`)
* Start hour & minute
* End hour & minute
* Color
* Global OTT settings:
* Line style: `Solid / Dashed / Dotted`
* Line width
* Toggle: “Show OTT Labels?”
Logic:
* `is_ott_time()` checks if current bar’s `hour` and `minute` match the OTT input time.
* `draw_ott()`:
* When the bar time matches, draws a **vertical line** through the candle from low to high (`extend.both`).
* Optionally adds a label above the bar, like `"OTT1 Start"`, `"OTT1 End"`, etc.
Use cases:
* Marking **open/close of your trading session**
* Defining **killzones**, news times, or custom model windows
* Visual anchors for your intraday routine (NY open, 10 AM candle, etc.)
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### TL;DR
This indicator is a **session toolkit + DST engine + time markers**:
* **Visually paints the main global sessions** with boxes and labels.
* **Handles DST automatically** for Sydney, London, New York.
* **Shows a live table** with session times, DST status, and open/closed status in your time zone.
* **Adds up to three configurable vertical time markers (OTT)** for custom session windows or key times.
If you want, I can also write a **short version** (2–3 sentences) for the TradingView “Description” field.
MP SESSIONS, DST, OTTMP SESSIONS, DST, OTT – What this indicator does
This script is a multi-session market timing tool that:
Draws full trading sessions on the chart (Asia, Sydney, Tokyo, Shanghai, Europe, London, New York, NYSE)
Automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time (DST) for Sydney, London, and New York
Shows a live info table with session times, DST status, and whether each session is currently open or closed
Adds optional custom “OTT” vertical lines at user-defined intraday times (for your own models, killzones, or time blocks)
Main Features (high level)
1. Market mode & time zone handling
Market Mode:
Forex
Stock
User Custom (you type your own session ranges)
TFlab suggestion (predefined “optimized” session times)
Time Zone Mode:
UTC
Session Local Time (local exchange time: Sydney, Tokyo, London, New York etc.)
Your Time Zone (converts to the user-selected TZ, e.g. UTC-4:00)
Handles separate time zones for:
Asia, Sydney, Tokyo, Shanghai, Europe, London, New York, NYSE
Has logic to recalculate session start/end depending on DST and the chosen mode.
2. Daylight Saving Time (DST) engine
The function DST_Detector:
Calculates when DST starts and ends for:
Australia/Sydney
Europe/London
America/New_York
Detects the correct Sunday (2nd, 4th, etc.) for start/end using day-of-week and week counts.
Returns 'Active' or 'Inactive' for each region.
These values are then used to shift the sessions (e.g. New York 13:00–21:00 vs 12:00–20:00 in UTC).
The script can also draw vertical lines on the chart when DST starts/ends and label them:
“Sydney DST Started / Ended”
“London DST Started / Ended”
“New York DST Started / Ended”
3. Session timing & sessions on the chart
The function Market_TimeZone_Calculator:
Based on Market Mode + Time Zone Mode + DST state, it returns:
Time ranges for: Sydney, Tokyo, Shanghai, Asia (combined), Europe, London, New York, NYSE
These ranges are in "HHMM-HHMM" format.
Then the script:
Converts these to time() conditions using the proper time zone
Creates boolean series like On_sesAsia, On_sesEurope, On_sesNewYork, etc., which are 1 when the session is open and 0 when closed.
4. Session high/low boxes & labels
The function LowHighSessionDetector:
Tracks high and low of each session while it’s active.
When a new session starts:
Resets and starts recording the session high/low.
While session is active:
Updates High with the max of current bar high and previous session high.
Updates Low with the min of current bar low and previous session low.
When the session is "on":
Draws a box from session low to high (box.new) and extends it to the right as long as the session continues.
Places a label with session name (Asia, London, New York, etc.) near the high:
Style depends on the session (down/right/left).
You have visibility toggles per session:
Asia Session, Sydney Session, Tokyo Session, Shanghai Session, Europe Session, London Session, New York Session, NYSE (for TFlab mode).
So you visually see:
A shaded box for each session
The full H/L range for that session
A text label with the session name.
5. Info table
The indicator builds a table in a corner of the chart showing:
Header:
“FOREX Session”, “Stock Market Trading Hours”, “User Custom Session”, or “TFlab suggestion” depending on mode.
Columns:
Session name (Asia, Sydney, Tokyo, Shanghai, Europe, London, New York, NYSE)
DST status for that region (“Active 🌞 / Inactive 🍂 / Not Observed”)
Session start time
Session end time
Current status (“Open / Closed”, with green/red background)
The function SplitFunction:
Parses the "HHMM-HHMM" strings for each session.
Converts them into:
Either raw times (if viewing in UTC/session local)
Or converted times in Your Time Zone using timestamp and hour/ minute with YourTZ.
Returns formatted Start and End strings like 9:30, 13:00, etc.
So the table is effectively a live session schedule that:
Auto-adjusts to DST
Can show times in your own time zone
Shows which session is open right now.
6. OTT vertical lines (custom intraday markers)
At the bottom, there is an OTT section which lets you draw up to three sets of vertical lines at specific times:
Each OTT block has:
Enable toggle (Enable OTT 1/2/3)
Start hour & minute
End hour & minute
Color
Global OTT settings:
Line style: Solid / Dashed / Dotted
Line width
Toggle: “Show OTT Labels?”
Logic:
is_ott_time() checks if current bar’s hour and minute match the OTT input time.
draw_ott():
When the bar time matches, draws a vertical line through the candle from low to high (extend.both).
Optionally adds a label above the bar, like "OTT1 Start", "OTT1 End", etc.
Use cases:
Marking open/close of your trading session
Defining killzones, news times, or custom model windows
Visual anchors for your intraday routine (NY open, 10 AM candle, etc.)
Pivot Oscillator█ OVERVIEW
Pivot Oscillator is a versatile oscillator that measures market strength by comparing the current price to local price pivots. Values are scaled by ATR, normalized to a 0–100 range, and displayed along with an SMA line.
Oscillator: generates signals suitable for pullback strategies.
SMA line: serves as a momentum indicator.
█ CONCEPTS
Pivot Oscillator is designed with dual functionality:
- Oscillator & signals: ideal for pullback strategies, detecting local highs/lows and short-term reversals.
- SMA (Momentum): shows stable market-side dominance and filters price impulses.
Calculation logic:
- Oscillator = closing price − pivot line (derived from average high/low pivots).
Scaled by ATR and normalized to 0–100:
50 – bullish dominance,
< 50 – bearish dominance.
SMA is computed from smoothed oscillator values and serves as a momentum indicator.
█ FEATURES
Pivot Calculation:
- Pivot Length (lenSwing) – the number of bars used to identify local pivots (highs/lows). Higher values filter only larger extremes, while lower values make the oscillator react faster to local highs and lows.
- Pivot Level (pivotLevel) – determines the position of the pivot line between the average low and high pivots. A value of 0.5 places the pivotLine exactly halfway between the average high and low pivots; values closer to 0 or 1 shift the line toward the low or high pivots, respectively.
- Pivot Lookback (lookback) – the number of recent pivots used to calculate the average pivot, which smooths the pivotLine and reduces noise caused by individual extremes.
- Oscillator calculation: closing price − pivotLine (average of pivots computed from the above parameters).
The pivotLine is then scaled by ATR and normalized to a 0–100 range.
ATR Scaling:
- ATR period (atrLen)
- Multipliers (multUp / multDown) for upper and lower scaling.
Dynamic Colors:
- Oscillator > 50 → green (bullish)
- Oscillator < 50 → red (bearish)
SMA Line (Momentum):
- Smoothed oscillator (SMA) serves as a momentum indicator.
- Dynamic color indicates direction of SMA.
- Helps identify dominant market side and trend.
Overbought / Oversold Zones:
- Configurable OB/OS levels for both oscillator and SMA.
- Dynamic band colors: change depending on SMA relative to maOverbought / maOversold.
- Provides visual confirmation for potential corrections or strong momentum.
Gradients & Visualization:
- Oscillator and SMA gradients (3 layers) with adjustable transparency.
- Gradient visualization for OB/OS zones and oscillator.
- Full customization of colors, line width, and transparency.
Signals:
- Oscillator leaving oversold zone → long signal
- Oscillator leaving overbought zone → short signal
- OB/OS band colors dynamically reflect SMA levels for additional confirmation.
Alerts:
- OB/OS cross alerts.
█ HOW TO USE
Add the indicator to your TradingView chart → Indicators → search for “Pivot Oscillator”.
Parameter Configuration:
- Pivot Settings: pivot length, pivot level, pivot lookback.
- ATR Settings: ATR period, scaling multipliers.
- Threshold Levels: OB/OS levels for oscillator and SMA.
- Signal Settings: SMA length, extra smoothing.
- Style Settings: bullish/bearish colors, OB/OS lines, midline, text colors.
- Gradient Settings: enable/disable gradients and transparency.
Signal Interpretation:
BUY (Long):
- Oscillator leaves the oversold zone (OS crossover).
- OB/OS band color may additionally confirm the signal when SMA < maOversold.
SELL (Short):
- Oscillator leaves the overbought zone (OB crossunder).
- OB/OS band color may additionally confirm the signal when SMA > maOverbought.
█ APPLICATIONS
Pivot Oscillator and SMA can be scaled for different strategies:
- Pullback strategies: oscillator detects local highs/lows.
- Momentum / Trend: SMA shows market-side dominance and trend direction.
Adjust pivot and ATR parameters:
- Lower settings: faster reaction, suitable for scalping or intraday trading.
- Higher settings: more stable readings, suitable for swing trading or longer timeframes.
█ NOTES
- In strong trends, the oscillator may remain in extreme zones for extended periods – reflects dominance, not necessarily a reversal.
- OB/OS levels should be adapted to the instrument and pivot/ATR settings.
- Works best when combined with other tools: support/resistance, market structure, and volume analysis.
TRZigZagLibLibrary "TRZigZagLib"
method directionName(this)
Gets pivot direction as string
Namespace types: Pivot
Parameters:
this (Pivot) : Pivot instance
Returns: "HIGH" or "LOW"
method isHigh(this)
Checks if pivot is a high
Namespace types: Pivot
Parameters:
this (Pivot) : Pivot instance
Returns: true if pivot is a high
method isLow(this)
Checks if pivot is a low
Namespace types: Pivot
Parameters:
this (Pivot) : Pivot instance
Returns: true if pivot is a low
method newSettings(minLength, minBarSize, maxBarSize)
Creates default ZigZag settings
Namespace types: series int, simple int, input int, const int
Parameters:
minLength (int) : Minimum pivot length (default: 10)
minBarSize (int) : Minimum bars between pivots (default: 5)
maxBarSize (int) : Maximum bars to lookback (default: 300)
Returns: New ZigZagSettings instance
method setLineStyle(this, lineColor, lineWidth, lineStyle)
Sets line appearance
Namespace types: ZigZagSettings
Parameters:
this (ZigZagSettings) : Settings instance
lineColor (color)
lineWidth (int)
lineStyle (string)
Returns: Modified settings instance
method newZigZag(settings, depth)
Creates a new ZigZag instance
Namespace types: ZigZagSettings
Parameters:
settings (ZigZagSettings) : ZigZag settings
depth (int) : Depth value for this ZigZag
Returns: New ZigZag instance
method calculate(this)
Calculates ZigZag using LuxAlgo-style pivot detection
Namespace types: ZigZag
Parameters:
this (ZigZag) : ZigZag instance
method getLastPivots(this, count)
Gets the last N pivots
Namespace types: ZigZag
Parameters:
this (ZigZag) : ZigZag instance
count (int) : Number of pivots to get (default: 5)
Returns: Array of pivots
method getPivot(this, index)
Gets pivot at index
Namespace types: ZigZag
Parameters:
this (ZigZag) : ZigZag instance
index (int) : Index (0 = most recent)
Returns: Pivot or na
method truncate(this, maxBars)
Truncates old pivots beyond lookback window
Namespace types: ZigZag
Parameters:
this (ZigZag) : ZigZag instance
maxBars (int) : Maximum bars to keep
method newMultiZigZag(settings, minDepth, maxDepth, count)
Creates a new MultiZigZag manager
Namespace types: ZigZagSettings
Parameters:
settings (ZigZagSettings) : Base settings for all ZigZags
minDepth (int) : Minimum depth value
maxDepth (int) : Maximum depth value
count (int) : Number of ZigZag instances (max 11)
Returns: New MultiZigZag instance
method calculateAll(this)
Updates all ZigZag instances
Namespace types: MultiZigZag
Parameters:
this (MultiZigZag) : MultiZigZag instance
method getZigZag(this, index)
Gets ZigZag at index
Namespace types: MultiZigZag
Parameters:
this (MultiZigZag) : MultiZigZag instance
index (int) : Index (0 to count-1)
Returns: ZigZag instance or na
method getDepth(this, index)
Gets depth value at index
Namespace types: MultiZigZag
Parameters:
this (MultiZigZag) : MultiZigZag instance
index (int) : Index (0 to count-1)
Returns: Depth value
method size(this)
Gets total number of ZigZag instances
Namespace types: MultiZigZag
Parameters:
this (MultiZigZag) : MultiZigZag instance
Returns: Count of ZigZag instances
method truncateAll(this, maxBars)
Truncates all ZigZag instances
Namespace types: MultiZigZag
Parameters:
this (MultiZigZag) : MultiZigZag instance
maxBars (int) : Maximum bars to keep
method distance(p1, p2)
Calculates distance between two pivots
Namespace types: Pivot
Parameters:
p1 (Pivot) : First pivot
p2 (Pivot) : Second pivot
Returns: Price distance (absolute)
method barSpan(p1, p2)
Calculates bar span between two pivots
Namespace types: Pivot
Parameters:
p1 (Pivot) : First pivot
p2 (Pivot) : Second pivot
Returns: Bar span (absolute)
method isAlternating(pivots)
Checks if pivots are alternating (high-low-high or low-high-low)
Namespace types: array
Parameters:
pivots (array) : Array of pivots
Returns: true if alternating pattern exists
Pivot
Pivot point in the chart
Fields:
d (series int) : Direction: 1=high, -1=low
x (series int) : Bar index
y (series float) : Price
confirmed (series bool) : Pivot confirmation flag
ZigZagSettings
ZigZag configuration settings
Fields:
minLength (series int) : Minimum pivot detection length
minBarSize (series int) : Minimum bars between pivots
maxBarSize (series int) : Maximum bars to lookback
lineColor (series color) : ZigZag line color
lineWidth (series int) : ZigZag line width
lineStyle (series string) : ZigZag line style
ZigZag
Single ZigZag instance
Fields:
settings (ZigZagSettings) : Configuration settings
pivots (array) : Array of pivot points (max 25 for patterns)
lastUpdateBar (series int) : Last bar index when updated
depth (series int) : Current depth value
MultiZigZag
Multi-depth ZigZag manager
Fields:
zigzags (array) : Array of ZigZag instances (max 11)
depthValues (array) : Array of depth values being used
currentBar (series int) : Current bar index being processed
Trend Following $ZEC - Multi-Timeframe Structure Filter + Revers# Trend Following CRYPTOCAP:ZEC - Strategy Guide
## 📊 Strategy Overview
Trend Following CRYPTOCAP:ZEC is an enhanced Turtle Trading system designed for cryptocurrency spot trading, combining Donchian Channel breakouts, multi-timeframe structure filtering, and ATR-based dynamic risk management for both long and short positions.
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## 🎯 Core Features
1. Multi-Timeframe Structure Filtering
- Uses Swing High/Low to identify market structure
- Customizable structure timeframe (default: 1 minute)
- Only enters trades in the direction of the trend, avoiding counter-trend positions
2. Reverse Signal Exit
- No fixed stop-loss or fixed-period exits
- Exits only when a reverse entry signal triggers
- Maximizes trend profits, reduces premature exits
3. ATR Dynamic Pyramiding
- Adds positions when price moves 0.5 ATR in favorable direction
- Supports up to 2 units maximum (adjustable)
- Pyramid scaling to enhance profitability
4. Complete Risk Management
- Fixed position size (5000 USD per unit)
- Commission fee 0.06% (Binance spot rate)
- Initial capital 10,000 USD
---
## 📈 Trading Logic
Entry Conditions
✅ Long Entry:
- Close price breaks above 20-period high
- Structure trend is bullish (price breaks above Swing High)
✅ Short Entry:
- Close price breaks below 20-period low
- Structure trend is bearish (price breaks below Swing Low)
Add Position Conditions
- Long: Price rises ≥ 0.5 ATR
- Short: Price falls ≥ 0.5 ATR
- Maximum 2 units including initial entry
Exit Conditions
- Long Exit: When short entry signal triggers (price breaks 20-period low + structure turns bearish)
- Short Exit: When long entry signal triggers (price breaks 20-period high + structure turns bullish)
---
## ⚙️ Parameter Settings
Channel Settings
- Entry Channel Period: 20 (Donchian Channel breakout period)
- Exit Channel Period: 10 (reserved parameter, actually uses reverse signal exit)
ATR Settings
- ATR Period: 20
- Stop Loss ATR Multiplier: 2.0 (reserved parameter)
- Add Position ATR Multiplier: 0.5
Structure Filter
- Swing Length: 160 (Swing High/Low calculation period)
- Structure Timeframe: 1 minute (can change to 5/15/60, etc.)
Position Management
- Maximum Units: 2 (including initial entry)
- Capital Per Unit: 5000 USD
---
## 🎨 Visualization Features
Background Colors
- Light Green: Bullish structure
- Light Red: Bearish structure
- Dark Green: Long entry
- Dark Red: Short entry
Optional Display (Default: OFF)
- Entry/exit channel lines
- Structure high/low lines
- ATR stop-loss line
- Next add position indicator
- Entry/exit labels
---
## 📱 Alert Message Format
Strategy sends notifications on entry/exit with the following format:
- Entry: `1m Long EP:428.26`
- Add Position: `15m Add Long 2/2 EP:429.50`
- Exit: `1m Close Long Reverse Signal`
Where:
- `1m`/`15m` = Current chart timeframe
- `EP` = Entry Price
---
## 💰 Backtest Settings
Capital Allocation
- Initial Capital: 10,000 USD
- Per Entry: 5,000 USD (split into 2 entries)
- Leverage: 0x (spot trading)
Trading Costs
- Commission: 0.06% (Binance spot VIP0)
- Slippage: 0
---
## 🎯 Use Cases
✅ Best Scenarios
- Trending markets
- Moderate volatility assets
- 1-minute to 4-hour timeframes
⚠️ Not Suitable For
- Highly volatile choppy markets
- Low liquidity small-cap coins
- Extreme market conditions (black swan events)
---
## 📊 Usage Recommendations
Timeframe Suggestions
| Timeframe | Trading Style | Suggested Parameter Adjustment |
|-----------|--------------|-------------------------------|
| 1-5 min | Scalping | Swing Length 100-160 |
| 15-30 min | Short-term | Swing Length 50-100 |
| 1-4 hour | Swing Trading | Swing Length 20-50 |
Optimization Tips
1. Adjust swing length based on backtest results
2. Different coins may require different parameters
3. Recommend backtesting on 1-minute chart first before live trading
4. Enable labels to observe entry/exit points
---
## ⚠️ Risk Disclaimer
1. Past Performance Does Not Guarantee Future Results
- Backtest data is for reference only
- Live trading may be affected by slippage, delays, etc.
2. Market Condition Changes
- Strategy performs better in trending markets
- May experience frequent stops in ranging markets
3. Capital Management
- Do not invest more than you can afford to lose
- Recommend setting total capital stop-loss threshold
4. Commission Impact
- Frequent trading accumulates commission fees
- Recommend using exchange discounts (BNB fee reduction, etc.)
---
## 🔧 Troubleshooting
Q: No entry signals?
A: Check if structure filter is too strict, adjust swing length or timeframe
Q: Too many labels displayed?
A: Turn off "Show Labels" option in settings
Q: Poor backtest performance?
A:
1. Check if the coin is suitable for trend-following strategies
2. Adjust parameters (swing length, channel period)
3. Try different timeframes
Q: How to set alerts?
A:
1. Click "Alert" in top-right corner of chart
2. Condition: Select "Strategy - Trend Following CRYPTOCAP:ZEC "
3. Choose "Order filled"
4. Set notification method (Webhook/Email/App)
---
## 📞 Contact Information
Strategy Name: Trend Following CRYPTOCAP:ZEC
Version: v1.0
Pine Script Version: v6
Last Updated: December 2025
---
## 📄 Copyright Notice
This strategy is for educational and research purposes only.
All risks of using this strategy for live trading are borne by the user.
Commercial use without authorization is prohibited.
---
## 🎓 Learning Resources
To understand the strategy principles in depth, recommended reading:
- "The Complete TurtleTrader" - Curtis Faith
- "Trend Following" - Michael Covel
- TradingView Pine Script Official Documentation
---
Happy Trading! Remember to manage your risk 📈
FVG Maxing - Fair Value Gaps, Equilibrium, and Candle Patterns
What this script does
This open-source indicator highlights 3-candle fair value gaps (FVGs) on the active chart timeframe, draws their midpoint ("equilibrium") line, tracks when each gap is mitigated, and optionally marks simple candle patterns (engulfing and doji) for confluence. It is intended as an educational tool to study how price interacts with imbalances.
3-candle bullish and bearish FVG zones drawn as forward-extending boxes.
Equilibrium line at 50% of each gap.
Different styling for mitigated vs unmitigated gaps.
Compact statistics panel showing how many gaps are currently active and filled.
Optional overlays for bullish/bearish engulfing patterns and doji candles.
1. FVG logic (3-candle gaps)
The script focuses on a strict 3-candle definition of a fair value gap:
Three consecutive candles with the same body direction.
The wick of candle 3 is separated from the wick of candle 1 (no overlap).
A bullish gap is created when price moves up fast enough to leave a gap between candle 1 and 3. A bearish gap is the mirror case to the downside.
In Pine, the core detection looks like this:
// Three candles with the same body direction
bull_seq = close > open and close > open and close > open
bear_seq = close < open and close < open and close < open
// Wick gap between candle 1 and candle 3
bull_gap = bull_seq and low > high
bear_gap = bear_seq and high < low
// Final FVG flags
is_bull_fvg = bull_gap
is_bear_fvg = bear_gap
For each detected FVG:
Bullish FVG range: from high up to low (gap below current price).
Bearish FVG range: from low down to high (gap above current price).
Each zone is stored in a custom FVGData structure so it can be updated when price later trades back inside it.
2. Equilibrium line (0.5 of the gap)
Every FVG box gets an optional equilibrium line plotted at the midpoint between its top and bottom:
eq_level = (top + bottom) / 2.0
right_index = extend_boxes ? bar_index + extend_length_bars : bar_index
bx = box.new(bar_index - 2, top, right_index, bottom)
eq_ln = line.new(bar_index - 2, eq_level, right_index, eq_level)
line.set_style(eq_ln, line.style_dashed)
line.set_color(eq_ln, eq_color)
You can use this line as a neutral “fair value” reference inside the zone, or as a simple way to think in terms of premium/discount within each gap.
3. Mitigation rules and styling
Each FVG stays active until price trades back into the gap:
Bullish FVG is considered mitigated when the low touches or moves below the top of the gap.
Bearish FVG is considered mitigated when the high touches or moves above the bottom of the gap.
When that happens, the script:
Marks the internal FVGData entry as mitigated.
Softens the box fill and border colors.
Optionally updates the label text from "BULL EQ / BEAR EQ" to "BULL FILLED / BEAR FILLED".
Can hide mitigated zones almost completely if you only want to see unfilled imbalances.
This allows you to distinguish between current areas of interest and zones that have already been traded through.
4. Candle pattern overlays (engulfing and doji)
For additional confluence, the script can mark simple candle patterns on top of the FVG view:
Bullish engulfing — current candle body fully wraps the previous bearish body and is larger in size.
Bearish engulfing — current candle body fully wraps the previous bullish body and is larger in size.
Doji — candles where the real body is small relative to the full range (high–low).
The detection is based on basic body and range geometry:
curr_body = math.abs(close - open)
prev_body = math.abs(close - open )
curr_range = high - low
body_ratio = curr_range > 0 ? curr_body / curr_range : 1.0
bull_engulfing = close > open and close < open and open <= close and close >= open and curr_body > prev_body
bear_engulfing = close < open and close > open and open >= close and close <= open and curr_body > prev_body
is_doji = curr_range > 0 and body_ratio <= doji_body_ratio
On the chart, they appear as:
Small triangle markers below bullish engulfing candles.
Small triangle markers above bearish engulfing candles.
Small circles above doji candles.
All three overlays are optional and can be turned on or off and recolored in the CANDLE PATTERNS group of inputs.
5. Inputs overview
The script organizes settings into clear groups:
DISPLAY SETTINGS : Show bullish/bearish FVGs, show/hide mitigated zones, box extension length, box border width, and maximum number of boxes.
EQUILIBRIUM : Toggle equilibrium lines, color, and line width.
LABELS : Enable labels, choose whether to label unmitigated and/or mitigated zones, and select label size.
BULLISH COLORS / BEARISH COLORS : Separate fill and border colors for bullish and bearish gaps.
MITIGATED STYLE : Opacity used when a gap is marked as mitigated.
STATISTICS : Toggle the on-chart FVG statistics panel.
CANDLE PATTERNS : Show engulfing patterns, show dojis, colors, and the body-to-range threshold that defines a doji.
6. Statistics panel
An optional table in the corner of the chart summarizes the current state of all tracked gaps:
Total number of FVGs still being tracked.
Number of bullish vs bearish FVGs.
Number of unfilled vs mitigated FVGs.
Simple fill rate: percentage of tracked FVGs that have been marked as mitigated.
This can help you study how a particular market tends to treat gaps over time.
7. How you might use it (examples)
These are usage ideas only, not recommendations:
Study how often your symbol mitigates gaps and where inside the zone price tends to react.
Use higher-timeframe context and then refine entries near the equilibrium line on your trading timeframe.
Combine FVG zones with basic candle patterns (engulfing/doji) as an extra visual anchor, if that fits your process.
Hope you enjoy, give your feedback in the comments!
- officialjackofalltrades
Session Candle Hunter 🎯🎯 Session Candle Hunter — Precision Session Mapping for Smart Traders
Session Candle Hunter 🎯 is a powerful tool designed to help traders identify and track the most important session candle of the trading day—commonly used for liquidity grabs, range mapping, volatility zones, and breakout anticipation.
Whether you trade NY session, London session, or custom time windows, this indicator automatically detects the candle at your chosen New York Time, extracts its high and low, and visually projects these levels into the current session.
🔍 What This Indicator Does
1️⃣ Detects the Key Session Candle
You select:
Hour of the candle (NY Time)
Candle timeframe (1H, 4H, 15m, etc.)
The script automatically:
Identifies the candle when it forms
Stores its High/Low
Prepares levels for visual projection
🎨 2️⃣ Highlights the Candle Zone
Optionally displays a colored zone (box) between the candle’s high and low:
Helps visualize the liquidity pocket
Useful for session traps, expansion moves, and fair value interpretation
You can choose:
Zone color
Whether to show it or not
Whether it should update only for the latest candle
📈 3️⃣ Draws High/Low Lines With Extensions
High and Low of the detected candle can be plotted as:
Standard lines
Or infinitely extended to the right
Great for identifying:
Breakouts
Retests
Range boundaries
Session expansion models
Optional labels display exact price levels.
🕐 4️⃣ Delayed Display Logic
The indicator only shows levels after a user-defined NY time.
For example:
Show lines only after 8:30 NY — perfect for traders who want pre-session levels hidden until relevant.
🔄 5️⃣ “Show Only Last” Mode
A clean, uncluttered mode that removes all historical drawings and only displays:
The latest zone
The latest high/low lines
Latest labels
Perfect for minimal-chart traders.
⚠️ 6️⃣ Alert System
Receive alerts the moment the targeted session candle forms:
“New Candle Detected”
🧾 7️⃣ Info Panel (Top-Left Corner)
Displays:
Target session hour
Display start time
Candle timeframe
Stored High/Low
Indicator name
Always visible and automatically updates.
⭐ Why Traders Love This Tool
✔ Helps visualize major liquidity zones
✔ Works on all markets & timeframes
✔ Perfect for ICT-style session concepts
✔ Helps anticipate session expansion
✔ Automates manual level drawing
✔ Clean visuals with optional minimal mode
BB Breakout-Momentum + Reversion Strategies# BB Breakout-Momentum + Reversion Strategies
## Overview
This indicator combines two complementary Bollinger Band trading strategies that automatically adapt to market conditions. Strategy 1 capitalizes on trending markets with breakout-pullback-momentum setups, while Strategy 2 exploits mean reversion in ranging markets. Advanced filtering using ADX and BB Width ensures each strategy only fires in its optimal market environment.
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## Strategy 1: Breakout → Pullback → Renewed Momentum (Long B / Short B)
### Best Market Conditions
- **Trending Markets**: ADX ≥ 25
- **High Volatility**: BB Width ≥ 1.0× average
- Directional price action with sustained momentum
### Entry Logic
**Long B (Bullish Breakout):**
1. **Initial Breakout**: Price breaks above upper Bollinger Band with strong momentum
2. **Controlled Pullback**: Price pulls back 1-12 bars but holds above lower band (stays in trend)
3. **Defended Zone**: Pullback creates a support zone based on swing lows (validated by multiple touches)
4. **Renewed Momentum**: Price reclaims with green candle, volume confirmation, bullish MACD
5. **Position Check**: Entry must have cushion below upper band and room to reach targets
**Short B (Bearish Breakdown):**
- Mirror logic for downtrends: breakdown below lower band, pullback stays below upper band, renewed selling pressure
### Risk Management
- **Stop Loss**: Lower of (zone floor/previous low) OR (1.5 × ATR from entry)
- **Targets**:
- T1: Entry + 0.85R (0.85 × 1.5 ATR)
- T2: Entry + 1.40R (1.40 × 1.5 ATR)
- T3: Entry + 2.50R (2.50 × 1.5 ATR)
- T4: Entry + 4.50R (4.50 × 1.5 ATR)
- Risk is calculated using ATR (ATRX = 1.5 ATR), stop uses tighter of structural level (ATRL) or ATRX
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## Strategy 2: Bollinger Band Mean Reversion (Long R / Short R)
### Best Market Conditions
- **Ranging Markets**: ADX ≤ 20
- **Low Volatility**: BB Width ≤ 0.8× average
- Price oscillating around the mean without sustained trend
### Entry Logic
**Long R (Long Reversion):**
1. **Overextension**: Price breaks below lower Bollinger Band (2 consecutive closes)
2. **Snap Back**: Price crosses back above lower band (re-enters the range)
3. **Entry Window**: Within 2 candles of re-entry, look for:
- **Green candle** (close > open) confirming bullish strength
- Close above previous candle (close > close )
4. **Trigger**: First qualifying candle within 2-bar window executes the trade
**Short R (Short Reversion):**
1. **Overextension**: Price breaks above upper Bollinger Band (2 consecutive closes)
2. **Snap Back**: Price crosses back below upper band (re-enters the range)
3. **Entry Window**: Within 2 candles of re-entry, look for:
- **Red candle** (close < open) confirming bearish pressure
- Close below previous candle (close < close )
4. **Trigger**: First qualifying candle within 2-bar window executes the trade
### Risk Management
- **Stop Loss**: Lower of (previous high/low) OR (1.5 × ATR from entry)
- **Targets**: Same as Strategy 1 (0.85R, 1.4R, 2.5R, 4.5R based on 1.5 ATR)
- Betting on return to Bollinger Band basis (mean)
---
## Advanced Filtering System
### ADX Filter (Average Directional Index)
- **Purpose**: Measures trend strength vs choppy/ranging conditions
- **Trending**: ADX ≥ 25 → Enables Strategy 1 (Breakout)
- **Ranging**: ADX ≤ 20 → Enables Strategy 2 (Reversion)
- **Neutral**: ADX 20-25 → No signals (indecisive market)
### BB Width Filter
- **Purpose**: Confirms volatility expansion/contraction
- **Wide Bands**: Current width ≥ 1.0× 50-bar average → Trending environment
- **Narrow Bands**: Current width ≤ 0.8× 50-bar average → Ranging environment
- **Logic**: Both ADX and BB Width must agree on market state before signaling
### Combined Logic
- **Strategy 1 fires**: When BOTH ADX shows trending AND bands are wide
- **Strategy 2 fires**: When BOTH ADX shows ranging AND bands are narrow
- **Visual Display**: Table at bottom-right shows ADX value, BB Width ratio, and current market state
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## Visual Elements
### Bollinger Bands
- **Gray line**: 20-period SMA (basis/mean)
- **Green line**: Upper band (basis + 2 standard deviations)
- **Red line**: Lower band (basis - 2 standard deviations)
### Strategy 1 Markers
- **Long B**: Green triangle below bar with "Long B" text
- **Short B**: Orange triangle above bar with "Short B" text
- **Defended Zones**: Green/red boxes showing pullback support/resistance areas
- **Targets**: Green/orange crosses showing T1-T4 and stop loss levels
### Strategy 2 Markers
- **Long R**: Blue label below bar with "Long R" text
- **Short R**: Purple label above bar with "Short R" text
- **Trade Levels**: Horizontal lines extending 50 bars forward
- Blue solid = Entry price
- Red dashed = Stop loss
- Green/Orange dotted = Targets (T1-T4)
### Market State Table
- **ADX**: Current value with color coding (green=trending, orange=ranging, gray=neutral)
- **BB Width**: Ratio vs 50-bar average (e.g., "1.15x" = 15% wider than average)
- **State**: TREND / RANGE / NEUTRAL classification
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## Settings & Customization
### Bollinger Bands
- **BB Length**: 20 (default) - period for moving average
- **BB Std Dev**: 2.0 (default) - standard deviation multiplier
### ATR & Risk
- **ATR Length**: 14 (default) - period for Average True Range calculation
- All stop losses and targets are derived from 1.5 × ATR
### Trend/Range Filters
- **ADX Length**: 14 (default)
- **ADX Trending Threshold**: 25 (higher = stronger trend required)
- **ADX Ranging Threshold**: 20 (lower = tighter ranging condition)
- **BB Width Average Length**: 50 (period for comparing current width)
- **BB Width Trend Multiplier**: 1.0 (width must be ≥ this × average)
- **BB Width Range Multiplier**: 0.8 (width must be ≤ this × average)
- **Use ADX Filter**: Toggle on/off
- **Use BB Width Filter**: Toggle on/off
### Strategy 1 (Breakout-Momentum)
- **Breakout Lookback**: 15 bars (how far back to search for initial breakout)
- **Min Pullback Bars**: 1 (minimum consolidation period)
- **Max Pullback Bars**: 12 (maximum consolidation period)
- **Show Defended Zone**: Display support/resistance boxes
- **Show Signals**: Display Long B / Short B markers
- **Show Targets**: Display stop loss and target levels
### Strategy 2 (Reversion)
- **Show Signals**: Display Long R / Short R markers
- **Show Trade Levels**: Display entry, stop, and target lines
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## How to Use This Indicator
### Step 1: Identify Market State
- Check the table in bottom-right corner
- **TREND**: Look for Strategy 1 signals (Long B / Short B)
- **RANGE**: Look for Strategy 2 signals (Long R / Short R)
- **NEUTRAL**: Wait for clearer conditions
### Step 2: Wait for Signal
- Signals only fire when ALL conditions are met (structural + momentum + filters + room-to-target)
- Signals are relatively rare but high-probability
### Step 3: Execute Trade
- **Entry**: Close of signal candle
- **Stop Loss**: Shown as red cross (Strategy 1) or red dashed line (Strategy 2)
- **Targets**: Scale out at T1, T2, T3, T4 or hold for maximum R:R
### Step 4: Management
- Consider moving stop to breakeven after T1
- Trail stop using swing lows/highs in Strategy 1
- Exit full position at T2-T3 in Strategy 2 (mean reversion has limited upside)
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## Key Principles
### Why This Works
1. **Market Adaptation**: Uses right strategy for right conditions (trend vs range)
2. **Confluence**: Multiple confirmations required (structure + momentum + volatility + room)
3. **Risk-Defined**: Every trade has pre-calculated stop and targets based on ATR
4. **Probability**: Filters reduce noise and increase win rate by waiting for ideal setups
### Common Pitfalls to Avoid
- ❌ Taking signals in NEUTRAL market state (indicators disagree)
- ❌ Overriding the stop loss (it's calculated for a reason)
- ❌ Expecting signals on every swing (quality over quantity)
- ❌ Using Strategy 1 in ranging markets or Strategy 2 in trending markets
- ❌ Ignoring the room-to-target check (signal won't fire if targets are blocked)
### Complementary Analysis
This indicator works best when combined with:
- Higher timeframe trend analysis
- Key support/resistance levels
- Volume analysis
- Market structure (swing highs/lows)
- Risk management rules (position sizing, max daily loss, etc.)
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## Technical Details
### Indicators Used
- **Bollinger Bands**: 20-period SMA ± 2 standard deviations
- **ATR**: 14-period Average True Range for volatility measurement
- **ADX**: 14-period Average Directional Index for trend strength
- **EMA**: 10 and 20-period exponential moving averages (Strategy 1 filter)
- **MACD**: 12/26/9 settings (Strategy 1 momentum confirmation)
- **Volume**: Compared to 15-bar average (Strategy 1 confirmation)
### Calculation Methodology
- **ATRL** (Structural Risk): Previous swing high/low or defended zone boundary
- **ATRX** (ATR Risk): 1.5 × 14-period ATR from entry price
- **Stop Loss**: Minimum of ATRL and ATRX (tightest protection)
- **Targets**: Always calculated from ATRX (consistent R-multiples)
- **BB Width Ratio**: Current BB width ÷ 50-period SMA of BB width
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## Performance Notes
### Strengths
- Adapts to changing market conditions automatically
- Clear, objective entry and exit criteria
- Pre-defined risk on every trade
- Filters reduce false signals significantly
- Works across multiple timeframes and instruments
### Limitations
- Signals are infrequent (by design - quality over quantity)
- Requires patience to wait for all conditions to align
- May miss explosive moves if pullback doesn't form properly (Strategy 1)
- Ranging markets can transition to trending (Strategy 2 risk)
- Filters may delay entry in fast-moving markets
### Best Timeframes
- **Strategy 1**: 1H, 4H, Daily (needs time for proper pullback structure)
- **Strategy 2**: 15M, 30M, 1H (mean reversion works best intraday)
- Both strategies can work on any timeframe if market conditions are right
### Best Instruments
- **Liquid markets**: Major stocks, indices, forex pairs, liquid crypto
- **Sufficient volatility**: ATR should be meaningful relative to price
- **Clear trend/range cycles**: Markets that respect technical levels
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## IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
### Risk Warning
**TRADING INVOLVES SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF LOSS AND IS NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL INVESTORS.**
This indicator is provided for **educational and informational purposes only**. It does not constitute financial advice, investment advice, trading advice, or any other sort of advice. You should not treat any of the indicator's content as such.
### No Guarantee of Profit
Past performance is not indicative of future results. No trading strategy, including this indicator, can guarantee profits or protect against losses. The market is inherently unpredictable and all trading involves risk.
### User Responsibility
- **Do Your Own Research**: Always conduct your own analysis before making trading decisions
- **Test First**: Backtest and paper trade this strategy before risking real capital
- **Risk Management**: Never risk more than you can afford to lose
- **Position Sizing**: Use appropriate position sizes relative to your account
- **Stop Losses**: Always use stop losses and respect them
- **Market Conditions**: Understand that market conditions change and past behavior may not repeat
### No Liability
The creator of this indicator accepts no liability for any financial losses incurred through the use of this tool. All trading decisions are made at your own risk. You are solely responsible for evaluating the merits and risks associated with the use of any trading systems, signals, or content provided.
### Not Financial Advice
This indicator does not take into account your personal financial situation, investment objectives, risk tolerance, or specific needs. You should consult with a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
### Technical Limitations
- Indicators can repaint or lag in real-time
- Past signals may look different than real-time signals
- Code bugs or errors may exist despite testing
- TradingView platform limitations may affect functionality
### Market Risks
- Markets can gap, causing stops to be executed at worse prices
- Slippage and commissions can significantly impact results
- High volatility can cause unexpected losses
- Counterparty risk exists in all leveraged products
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## Version History
- **v1.0**: Initial release combining breakout-momentum and mean reversion strategies
- Includes ADX and BB Width filtering
- ATRL/ATRX risk calculation system
- 2-candle entry window for reversion trades
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## Credits & License
This indicator combines concepts from classical technical analysis including Bollinger Bands (John Bollinger), ATR (Welles Wilder), and ADX (Welles Wilder). The specific implementation and combination of filters is original work.
**Use at your own risk. Trade responsibly.**
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*For questions, suggestions, or to report bugs, please comment below or contact the author.*
**Remember: The best indicator is the one between your ears. Use this tool as part of a comprehensive trading plan, not as a standalone solution.**
Omega Correlation [OmegaTools]Omega Correlation (Ω CRR) is a cross-asset analytics tool designed to quantify both the strength of the relationship between two instruments and the tendency of one to move ahead of the other. It is intended for traders who work with indices, futures, FX, commodities, equities and ETFs, and who require something more robust than a simple linear correlation line.
The indicator operates in two distinct modes, selected via the “Show” parameter: Correlation and Anticipation. In Correlation mode, the script focuses on how tightly the current chart and the chosen second asset move together. In Anticipation mode, it shifts to a lead–lag perspective and estimates whether the second asset tends to behave as a leader or a follower relative to the symbol on the chart.
In both modes, the core inputs are the chart symbol and a user-selected second symbol. Internally, both assets are transformed into normalized log-returns: the script computes logarithmic returns, removes short-term mean and scales by realized volatility, then clips extreme values. This normalisation allows the tool to compare behaviour across assets with different price levels and volatility profiles.
In Correlation mode, the indicator computes a composite correlation score that typically ranges between –1 and +1. Values near +1 indicate strong and persistent positive co-movement, values near zero indicate an unstable or weak link, and values near –1 indicate a stable anti-correlation regime. The composite score is constructed from three components.
The first component is a normalized return co-movement measure. After transforming both instruments into normalized returns, the script evaluates how similar those returns are bar by bar. When the two assets consistently deliver returns of similar sign and magnitude, this component is high and positive. When they frequently diverge or move in opposite directions, it becomes negative. This captures short-term co-movement in a volatility-adjusted way.
The second component focuses on high–low swing alignment. Rather than looking only at closes, it examines the direction of changes in highs and lows for each bar. If both instruments are printing higher highs and higher lows together, or lower highs and lower lows together, the swing structure is considered aligned. Persistent alignment contributes positively to the correlation score, while repeated mismatches between the swing directions reduce it. This helps differentiate between superficial price noise and structural similarity in trend behaviour.
The third component is a classical Pearson correlation on closing prices, computed over a longer lookback. This serves as a stabilising backbone that summarises general co-movement over a broader window. By combining normalized return co-movement, swing alignment and standard price correlation with calibrated weights, the Correlation mode provides a richer view than a single linear measure, capturing both short-term dynamic interaction and longer-term structural linkage.
In Anticipation mode, Omega Correlation estimates whether the second asset tends to lead or lag the current chart. The output is again a continuous score around the range. Positive values suggest that the second asset is acting more as a leader, with its past moves bearing informative value for subsequent moves of the chart symbol. Negative values indicate that the second asset behaves more like a laggard or follower. Values near zero suggest that no stable lead–lag structure can be identified.
The anticipation score is built from four elements inspired by quantitative lead–lag and price discovery analysis. The first element is a residual lead correlation, conceptually similar to Granger-style logic. The script first measures how much of the chart symbol’s normalized returns can be explained by its own lagged values. It then removes that component and studies the correlation between the residuals and lagged returns of the second asset. If the second asset’s past returns consistently explain what the chart symbol does beyond its own autoregressive behaviour, this residual correlation becomes significantly positive.
The second element is an asymmetric lead–lag structure measure. It compares the strength of relationships in both directions across multiple lags: the correlation of the current symbol with lagged versions of the second asset (candidate leader) versus the correlation of lagged values of the current symbol with the present values of the second asset. If the forward direction (second asset leading the first) is systematically stronger than the backward direction, the structure is skewed toward genuine leadership of the second asset.
The third element is a relative price discovery score, constructed by building a dynamic hedge ratio between the two prices and defining a spread. The indicator looks at how changes in each asset contribute to correcting deviations in this spread over time. When the chart symbol tends to do most of the adjustment while the second asset remains relatively stable, it suggests that the second asset is taking a greater role in determining the equilibrium price and the chart symbol is adjusting to it. The difference in adjustment intensity between the two instruments is summarised into a single score.
The fourth element is a breakout follow-through causality component. The script scans for breakout events on the second asset, where its price breaks out of a recent high or low range while the chart symbol has not yet done so. It then evaluates whether the chart symbol subsequently confirms the breakout direction, remains neutral, or moves against it. Events where the second asset breaks and the first asset later follows in the same direction add positive contribution, while failed or contrarian follow-through reduce this component. The contribution is also lightly modulated by the strength of the breakout, via the underlying normalized return.
The four elements of the Anticipation mode are combined into a single leading correlation score, providing a compact and interpretable measure of whether the second asset currently behaves as an effective early signal for the symbol you trade.
To aid interpretation, Omega Correlation builds dynamic bands around the active series (correlation or anticipation). It estimates a long-term central tendency and a typical deviation around it, plotting upper and lower bands that highlight unusually high or low values relative to recent history. These bands can be used to distinguish routine fluctuations from genuinely extreme regimes.
The script also computes percentile-based levels for the correlation series and uses them to track two special price levels on the main chart: lost correlation levels and gained correlation levels. When the correlation drops below an upper percentile threshold, the current price is stored as a lost correlation level and plotted as a horizontal line. When the correlation rises above a lower percentile threshold, the current price is stored as a gained correlation level. These levels mark zones where a historically strong relationship between the two markets broke down or re-emerged, and can be used to frame divergence, convergence and spread opportunities.
An information panel summarises, in real time, whether the second asset is behaving more as a leading, lagging or independent instrument according to the anticipation score, and suggests whether the current environment is more conducive to de-alignment, re-alignment or classic spread behaviour based on the correlation regime. This makes the tool directly interpretable even for users who are not familiar with all the underlying statistical details.
Typical applications for Omega Correlation include intermarket analysis (for example, index vs index, commodity vs related equity sector, FX vs bonds), dynamic hedge sizing, regime detection for algorithmic strategies, and the identification of lead–lag structures where a macro driver or benchmark can be monitored as an early signal for the instrument actually traded. The indicator can be applied across intraday and higher timeframes, with the understanding that the strength and nature of relationships will differ across horizons.
Omega Correlation is designed as an advanced analytical framework, not as a standalone trading system. Correlation and lead–lag relationships are statistical in nature and can change abruptly, especially around macro events, regime shifts or liquidity shocks. A positive anticipation reading does not guarantee that the second asset will always move first, and a high correlation regime can break without warning. All outputs of this tool should be combined with independent analysis, sound risk management and, when appropriate, backtesting or forward testing on the user’s specific instruments and timeframes.
The intention behind Omega Correlation is to bring techniques inspired by quantitative research, such as normalized return analysis, residual correlation, asymmetric lead–lag structure, price discovery logic and breakout event studies, into an accessible TradingView indicator. It is intended for traders who want a structured, professional way to understand how markets interact and to incorporate that information into their discretionary or systematic decision-making processes.
Day-Type Detector — Rejection / FNL / Outside / StopRun (Clean)Day-Type Detector — Rejection / FNL / Outside / Stop-Run (Clean Version)
This indicator identifies four high-impact candlestick day-types commonly used in professional price-action and auction-market trading: Rejection Days, Failed New Low (FNL) Days, Outside Days, and Stop-Run Days. These patterns often precede major directional moves, reversals, and absorption events, making them particularly valuable for swing traders, positional traders, and short-term discretionary traders.
The script is designed to work across all timeframes and is built around volatility-adjusted measurements using Average Daily Range (ADR) for accuracy and consistency.
What This Indicator Detects
1. Rejection Day (Bullish & Bearish)
A Rejection Day is a wide-range bar that rejects a previous extreme.
The indicator identifies rejection based on:
Range > ADR × threshold
Long lower wick (for bullish) or long upper wick (for bearish)
Close located in the strong zone of the day’s range
These conditions highlight areas where aggressive counter-orderflow entered the market.
2. Failed New Low (FNL) / Failed New High
An FNL day traps traders who attempted breakout selling or buying.
The indicator checks for:
A break beyond the previous session’s low or high
Immediate rejection back inside
Midpoint recapture conditions
ADR-normalized range requirements
These days often trigger powerful directional reversals.
3. Outside Day (Bullish & Bearish)
An Outside Day is a statistically significant expansion day that breaks both the previous high and low.
The script validates:
High > previous high and low < previous low
Range > ADR threshold
Close beyond prior session extreme to complete the rejection sequence
Outside Days often represent stop runs, shakeouts, or trend accelerations.
4. Stop-Run Day (Bullish & Bearish)
Stop-Run Days are aggressive volatility expansions and tend to be the largest ranges within short windows.
This detector identifies them using:
Range > ADR × multiplier
Close located near the extreme of the day (top for bullish, bottom for bearish)
Strong body relative to total range
Break above/below previous session extreme
These patterns indicate capitulation or forced liquidation and are often followed by continuation or sharp counter-rotation.
Key Features
✔ Historical Pattern Marking
All qualifying bars are marked on the chart using plotshape() in global scope, ensuring full historical visibility.
✔ Event Logging & Table Display
A table (top-right of the chart) displays the most recent pattern detections, including:
Timestamp
Pattern type
Bar index
This allows users to monitor and study past pattern occurrences without scanning the chart manually.
✔ ADR-Adjusted Detection
Volatility uncertainty is removed by anchoring all thresholds to ADR.
This ensures consistency across:
Different symbols
Different timeframes
Different market regimes
✔ Alerts Included
Alerts are preconfigured for:
Rejection Day Bull / Bear
FNL Bull / Bear
Outside Day Bull / Bear
Stop-Run Bull / Bear
This allows the user to receive real-time notifications when major day-type structures develop.
How to Use
Add the indicator to any timeframe chart.
Enable or disable:
Historical markers
History table
ADR diagnostics
Watch for shape markers or use alerts for real-time signals.
Use the history table to review recent occurrences.
Combine these day-types with:
Market structure levels
High/low volume nodes (LVNs)
Support/resistance zones
Trend context
These day-types are most effective when they occur near meaningful structural levels because they show where strong order-flow entered the market.
Best Practices
Use higher timeframes (1H–1D) for swing entries.
Confirm signals with market structure or volume profile.
Treat these day-types as context, not standalone signals.
Observe follow-through behavior in the next 1–3 bars after detection.
Credits
This script is based on concepts commonly seen in auction-market theory and professional price-action frameworks, such as Rejection Days, Failed New Lows, Outside Days, and Stop-Run behaviors.
All calculations and logic have been rebuilt from scratch to ensure clean, reliable, and optimized Pine Script v6 execution.
DAO - Demand Advanced Oscillator# DAO - Demand Advanced Oscillator
## 📊 Overview
DAO (Demand Advanced Oscillator) is a powerful momentum oscillator that measures buying and selling pressure by analyzing consecutive high-low relationships. It helps identify market extremes, divergences, and potential trend reversals.
**Values range from 0 to 1:**
- **Above 0.70** = Overbought (potential reversal down)
- **Below 0.30** = Oversold (potential reversal up)
- **0.30 - 0.70** = Neutral zone
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## ✨ Key Features
✅ **Automatic Divergence Detection**
- Bullish divergences (price lower low + DAO higher low)
- Bearish divergences (price higher high + DAO lower high)
- Visual lines connecting divergence points
✅ **Multi-Timeframe Analysis**
- View higher timeframe DAO on current chart
- Perfect for trend alignment strategies
✅ **Signal Line (EMA)**
- Customizable EMA for trend confirmation
- Crossover signals for momentum shifts
✅ **Real-Time Statistics Dashboard**
- Current DAO value
- Market status (Overbought/Oversold/Neutral)
- Trend direction indicator
✅ **Complete Alert System**
- Overbought/Oversold signals
- Bullish/Bearish divergences
- Signal line crosses
- Level crosses
✅ **Fully Customizable**
- Adjustable periods and levels
- Customizable colors and zones
- Toggle features on/off
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## 📈 Trading Signals
### 1. Divergences (Most Powerful)
**Bullish Divergence:**
- Price makes lower low
- DAO makes higher low
- Signal: Strong reversal up likely
**Bearish Divergence:**
- Price makes higher high
- DAO makes lower high
- Signal: Strong reversal down likely
### 2. Overbought/Oversold
**Overbought (>0.70):**
- Market may be overextended
- Consider taking profits or looking for shorts
- Can remain overbought in strong trends
**Oversold (<0.30):**
- Market may be oversold
- Consider buying opportunities
- Can remain oversold in strong downtrends
### 3. Signal Line Crossovers
**Bullish Cross:**
- DAO crosses above signal line
- Momentum turning positive
**Bearish Cross:**
- DAO crosses below signal line
- Momentum turning negative
### 4. Level Crosses
**Cross Above 0.30:** Exiting oversold zone (potential uptrend)
**Cross Below 0.70:** Exiting overbought zone (potential downtrend)
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## ⚙️ Default Settings
📊 Oscillator Period: 14
Number of bars for calculation
📈 Signal Line Period: 9
EMA period for signal line
🔴 Overbought Level: 0.70
Upper threshold
🟢 Oversold Level: 0.30
Lower threshold
🎯 Divergence Detection: ON
Auto divergence identification
⏰ Multi-Timeframe: OFF
Higher TF overlay (optional)
All parameters are fully customizable!
---
## 🔔 Alerts
Six pre-configured alerts available:
1. DAO Overbought
2. DAO Oversold
3. DAO Bullish Divergence
4. DAO Bearish Divergence
5. DAO Signal Cross Up
6. DAO Signal Cross Down
**Setup:** Right-click indicator → Add Alert → Choose condition
---
## 💡 How to Use
### Best Practices:
✅ Focus on divergences (strongest signals)
✅ Combine with support/resistance levels
✅ Use multiple timeframes for confirmation
✅ Wait for price action confirmation
✅ Practice proper risk management
### Avoid:
❌ Trading on indicator alone
❌ Fighting strong trends
❌ Ignoring market context
❌ Overtrading
### Recommended Settings by Trading Style:
**Day Trading:** Period 7-10, All alerts ON
**Swing Trading:** Period 14-21, Divergence alerts
**Scalping:** Period 5-7, Signal crosses
**Position Trading:** Period 21-30, Weekly/Daily TF
---
## 🌍 Markets & Timeframes
**Works on all markets:**
- Forex (all pairs)
- Stocks (all exchanges)
- Cryptocurrencies
- Commodities
- Indices
- Futures
**Works on all timeframes:** 1m to Monthly
---
## 📊 How It Works
DAO calculates the ratio of buying pressure to total market pressure:
1. **Calculate Buying Pressure (DemandMax):**
- If current high > previous high: DemandMax = difference
- Otherwise: DemandMax = 0
2. **Calculate Selling Pressure (DemandMin):**
- If previous low > current low: DemandMin = difference
- Otherwise: DemandMin = 0
3. **Apply Smoothing:**
- Calculate SMA of DemandMax over N periods
- Calculate SMA of DemandMin over N periods
4. **Final Formula:**
```
DAO = SMA(DemandMax) / (SMA(DemandMax) + SMA(DemandMin))
```
This produces a normalized value (0-1) representing market demand strength.
---
## 🎯 Trading Strategies
### Strategy 1: Divergence Trading
- Wait for divergence label
- Confirm at support/resistance
- Enter on confirming candle
- Stop loss beyond recent swing
- Target: opposite level or 0.50
### Strategy 2: Overbought/Oversold
- Best for ranging markets
- Wait for extreme readings
- Enter on reversal from extremes
- Target: middle line (0.50)
### Strategy 3: Trend Following
- Identify trend direction first
- Use DAO to time entries in trend direction only
- Enter on pullbacks to oversold (uptrend) or overbought (downtrend)
- Trade with the trend
### Strategy 4: Multi-Timeframe
- Enable MTF feature
- Trade only when both timeframes align
- Higher TF = trend direction
- Lower TF = precise entry
---
## 📂 Category
**Primary:** Oscillators
**Secondary:** Statistics, Volatility, Momentum
---
## 🏷️ Tags
dao, oscillator, momentum, overbought-oversold, divergence, reversal, demand-indicator, price-exhaustion, statistics, volatility, forex, stocks, crypto, multi-timeframe, technical-analysis
---
## ⚠️ Disclaimer
**This indicator is for educational purposes only.** It does not constitute financial advice. Trading involves substantial risk of loss. Always conduct your own research, use proper risk management, and consult with financial professionals before making trading decisions. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
---
## 📄 License
Open source - Free to use for personal trading, modify as needed, and share with attribution.
---
**Version:** 1.0
**Status:** Production Ready ✅
**Pine Script:** v5
**Trademark-Free:** 100% Safe to Publish
---
*Made with 💙 for traders worldwide*
[FS] Pivot Measurements# Pivot Measurements
An advanced TradingView indicator that combines LuxAlgo's pivot point detection algorithm with automatic measurement calculations between consecutive pivots.
## Features
### Pivot Detection
- **Regular Pivots**: Detects standard pivot highs and lows using configurable pivot length
- **Missed Pivots**: Identifies missed reversal levels that occurred between regular pivots
- **Visual Indicators**:
- Regular pivot highs: Red downward triangle (▼)
- Regular pivot lows: Teal upward triangle (▲)
- Missed pivots: Ghost emoji (👻)
- **Zigzag Lines**: Connects pivots with colored lines (solid for regular, dashed for missed)
- **Ghost Levels**: Horizontal lines indicating missed pivot levels
### Measurement System
- **Automatic Measurements**: Calculates price movements between consecutive pivots
- **Visual Display**:
- Transparent colored boxes (blue for upward, red for downward movements)
- Measurement labels showing:
- Price change (absolute and percentage)
- Duration (bars, days, hours, minutes)
- Volume approximation
- **Smart Positioning**: Labels positioned outside boxes (above for upward, below for downward)
- **Color Coding**: Blue for positive movements, red for negative movements
## Parameters
### Pivot Detection
- **Pivot Length** (default: 50): Number of bars on each side to identify a pivot point
- **Regular Pivots**: Toggle and colors for regular pivot highs and lows
- **Missed Pivots**: Toggle and colors for missed pivot detection
### Measurements
- **Number of Measurements** (1-10, default: 10): Maximum number of measurements to display
- **Show Measurement Boxes**: Toggle to show/hide measurement boxes and labels
- **Box Transparency** (0-100, default: 90): Transparency level for measurement boxes
- **Border Transparency** (0-100, default: 50): Transparency level for box borders
- **Label Background Transparency** (0-100, default: 30): Transparency level for label backgrounds
- **Label Size**: Size of measurement labels (tiny, small, normal, large)
## Usage
1. Add the indicator to your chart
2. Configure the **Pivot Length** based on your timeframe:
- Lower values for shorter timeframes (e.g., 10-20 for 1-5 min)
- Higher values for longer timeframes (e.g., 50-100 for daily)
3. Adjust pivot colors and visibility as needed
4. Customize measurement display settings:
- Set the number of measurements to display
- Adjust transparency levels for boxes, borders, and labels
- Choose label size
## Technical Details
- **Pine Script Version**: v6
- **Pivot Detection**: Based on () algorithm for detecting regular and missed pivots
- **Measurement Calculation**:
- Measures between consecutive pivots (from most recent to older)
- Calculates price change, percentage change, duration, and approximate volume
- Automatically sorts pivots chronologically
- **Performance**: Optimized with helper functions to reduce code duplication
## Notes
- The indicator automatically limits the number of stored pivots to optimize performance
- Measurements are only created when there are at least 2 pivots detected
- All measurements are recalculated on each bar update
- The indicator uses `max_bars_back=5000` to ensure sufficient historical data
## License
This indicator uses LuxAlgo's pivot detection algorithm from (). Please refer to the original LuxAlgo license for pivot detection components.
LibPvotLibrary "LibPvot"
This is a library for advanced technical analysis, specializing
in two core areas: the detection of price-oscillator
divergences and the analysis of market structure. It provides
a back-end engine for signal detection and a toolkit for
indicator plotting.
Key Features:
1. **Complete Divergence Suite (Class A, B, C):** The engine detects
all three major types of divergences, providing a full spectrum of
analytical signals:
- **Regular (A):** For potential trend reversals.
- **Hidden (B):** For potential trend continuations.
- **Exaggerated (C):** For identifying weakness at double tops/bottoms.
2. **Advanced Signal Filtering:** The detection logic uses a
percentage-based price tolerance (`prcTol`). This feature
enables the practical detection of Exaggerated divergences
(which rarely occur at the exact same price) and creates a
"dead zone" to filter insignificant noise from triggering
Regular divergences.
3. **Pivot Synchronization:** A bar tolerance (`barTol`) is used
to reliably match price and oscillator pivots that do not
align perfectly on the same bar, preventing missed signals.
4. **Signal Invalidation Logic:** Features two built-in invalidation
rules:
- An optional `invalidate` parameter automatically terminates
active divergences if the price or the oscillator breaks
the level of the confirming pivot.
- The engine also discards 'half-pivots' (e.g., a price pivot)
if a corresponding oscillator pivot does not appear within
the `barTol` window.
5. **Stateful Plotting Helpers:** Provides helper functions
(`bullDivPos` and `bearDivPos`) that abstract away the
state management issues of visualizing persistent signals.
They generate gap-free, accurately anchored data series
ready to be used in `plotshape` functions, simplifying
indicator-side code.
6. **Rich Data Output:** The core detection functions (`bullDiv`, `bearDiv`)
return a comprehensive 9-field data tuple. This includes the
boolean flags for each divergence type and the precise
coordinates (price, oscillator value, bar index) of both the
starting and the confirming pivots.
7. **Market Structure & Trend Analysis:** Includes a
`marketStructure` function to automatically identify pivot
highs/lows, classify their relationship (HH, LH, LL, HL),
detect structure breaks, and determine the current trend
state (Up, Down, Neutral) based on pivot sequences.
---
**DISCLAIMER**
This library is provided "AS IS" and for informational and
educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial,
investment, or trading advice.
The author assumes no liability for any errors, inaccuracies,
or omissions in the code. Using this library to build
trading indicators or strategies is entirely at your own risk.
As a developer using this library, you are solely responsible
for the rigorous testing, validation, and performance of any
scripts you create based on these functions. The author shall
not be held liable for any financial losses incurred directly
or indirectly from the use of this library or any scripts
derived from it.
bullDiv(priceSrc, oscSrc, leftLen, rightLen, depth, barTol, prcTol, persist, invalidate)
Detects bullish divergences (Regular, Hidden, Exaggerated) based on pivot lows.
Parameters:
priceSrc (float) : series float Price series to check for pivots (e.g., `low`).
oscSrc (float) : series float Oscillator series to check for pivots.
leftLen (int) : series int Number of bars to the left of a pivot (default 5).
rightLen (int) : series int Number of bars to the right of a pivot (default 5).
depth (int) : series int Maximum number of stored pivot pairs to check against (default 2).
barTol (int) : series int Maximum bar distance allowed between the price pivot and the oscillator pivot (default 3).
prcTol (float) : series float The percentage tolerance for comparing pivot prices. Used to detect Exaggerated
divergences and filter out market noise (default 0.05%).
persist (bool) : series bool If `true` (default), the divergence flag stays active for the entire duration of the signal.
If `false`, it returns a single-bar pulse on detection.
invalidate (bool) : series bool If `true` (default), terminates an active divergence if price or oscillator break
below the confirming pivot low.
Returns: A tuple containing comprehensive data for a detected bullish divergence.
regBull series bool `true` if a Regular bullish divergence (Class A) is active.
hidBull series bool `true` if a Hidden bullish divergence (Class B) is active.
exgBull series bool `true` if an Exaggerated bullish divergence (Class C) is active.
initPivotPrc series float Price value of the initial (older) pivot low.
initPivotOsz series float Oscillator value of the initial pivot low.
initPivotBar series int Bar index of the initial pivot low.
lastPivotPrc series float Price value of the last (confirming) pivot low.
lastPivotOsz series float Oscillator value of the last pivot low.
lastPivotBar series int Bar index of the last pivot low.
bearDiv(priceSrc, oscSrc, leftLen, rightLen, depth, barTol, prcTol, persist, invalidate)
Detects bearish divergences (Regular, Hidden, Exaggerated) based on pivot highs.
Parameters:
priceSrc (float) : series float Price series to check for pivots (e.g., `high`).
oscSrc (float) : series float Oscillator series to check for pivots.
leftLen (int) : series int Number of bars to the left of a pivot (default 5).
rightLen (int) : series int Number of bars to the right of a pivot (default 5).
depth (int) : series int Maximum number of stored pivot pairs to check against (default 2).
barTol (int) : series int Maximum bar distance allowed between the price pivot and the oscillator pivot (default 3).
prcTol (float) : series float The percentage tolerance for comparing pivot prices. Used to detect Exaggerated
divergences and filter out market noise (default 0.05%).
persist (bool) : series bool If `true` (default), the divergence flag stays active for the entire duration of the signal.
If `false`, it returns a single-bar pulse on detection.
invalidate (bool) : series bool If `true` (default), terminates an active divergence if price or oscillator break
above the confirming pivot high.
Returns: A tuple containing comprehensive data for a detected bearish divergence.
regBear series bool `true` if a Regular bearish divergence (Class A) is active.
hidBear series bool `true` if a Hidden bearish divergence (Class B) is active.
exgBear series bool `true` if an Exaggerated bearish divergence (Class C) is active.
initPivotPrc series float Price value of the initial (older) pivot high.
initPivotOsz series float Oscillator value of the initial pivot high.
initPivotBar series int Bar index of the initial pivot high.
lastPivotPrc series float Price value of the last (confirming) pivot high.
lastPivotOsz series float Oscillator value of the last pivot high.
lastPivotBar series int Bar index of the last pivot high.
bullDivPos(regBull, hidBull, exgBull, rightLen, yPos)
Calculates the plottable data series for bullish divergences. It manages
the complex state of a persistent signal's plotting window to ensure
gap-free and accurately anchored visualization.
Parameters:
regBull (bool) : series bool The regular bullish divergence flag from `bullDiv`.
hidBull (bool) : series bool The hidden bullish divergence flag from `bullDiv`.
exgBull (bool) : series bool The exaggerated bullish divergence flag from `bullDiv`.
rightLen (int) : series int The same `rightLen` value used in `bullDiv` for correct timing.
yPos (float) : series float The series providing the base Y-coordinate for the shapes (e.g., `low`).
Returns: A tuple of three `series float` for plotting bullish divergences.
regBullPosY series float Contains the static anchor Y-value for Regular divergences where a shape should be plotted; `na` otherwise.
hidBullPosY series float Contains the static anchor Y-value for Hidden divergences where a shape should be plotted; `na` otherwise.
exgBullPosY series float Contains the static anchor Y-value for Exaggerated divergences where a shape should be plotted; `na` otherwise.
bearDivPos(regBear, hidBear, exgBear, rightLen, yPos)
Calculates the plottable data series for bearish divergences. It manages
the complex state of a persistent signal's plotting window to ensure
gap-free and accurately anchored visualization.
Parameters:
regBear (bool) : series bool The regular bearish divergence flag from `bearDiv`.
hidBear (bool) : series bool The hidden bearish divergence flag from `bearDiv`.
exgBear (bool) : series bool The exaggerated bearish divergence flag from `bearDiv`.
rightLen (int) : series int The same `rightLen` value used in `bearDiv` for correct timing.
yPos (float) : series float The series providing the base Y-coordinate for the shapes (e.g., `high`).
Returns: A tuple of three `series float` for plotting bearish divergences.
regBearPosY series float Contains the static anchor Y-value for Regular divergences where a shape should be plotted; `na` otherwise.
hidBearPosY series float Contains the static anchor Y-value for Hidden divergences where a shape should be plotted; `na` otherwise.
exgBearPosY series float Contains the static anchor Y-value for Exaggerated divergences where a shape should be plotted; `na` otherwise.
marketStructure(highSrc, lowSrc, leftLen, rightLen, srcTol)
Analyzes the market structure by identifying pivot points, classifying
their sequence (e.g., Higher Highs, Lower Lows), and determining the
prevailing trend state.
Parameters:
highSrc (float) : series float Price series for pivot high detection (e.g., `high`).
lowSrc (float) : series float Price series for pivot low detection (e.g., `low`).
leftLen (int) : series int Number of bars to the left of a pivot (default 5).
rightLen (int) : series int Number of bars to the right of a pivot (default 5).
srcTol (float) : series float Percentage tolerance to consider two pivots as 'equal' (default 0.05%).
Returns: A tuple containing detailed market structure information.
pivType series PivType The type of the most recently formed pivot (e.g., `hh`, `ll`).
lastPivHi series float The price level of the last confirmed pivot high.
lastPivLo series float The price level of the last confirmed pivot low.
lastPiv series float The price level of the last confirmed pivot (either high or low).
pivHiBroken series bool `true` if the price has broken above the last pivot high.
pivLoBroken series bool `true` if the price has broken below the last pivot low.
trendState series TrendState The current trend state (`up`, `down`, or `neutral`).
Sunmool's NY Lunch Model BacktestingICT NY Lunch Model Backtesting (12:00–13:00 NY) 🗽🍔
This research indicator tests an ICT narrative using the New York lunch window (12:00–13:00 America/New_York). It records that hour’s high/low and measures, during the post-lunch session (default 13:00–16:00), how often:
⬆️ If the afternoon trends up, the Lunch Low gets swept first.
⬇️ If the afternoon trends down, the Lunch High gets swept first.
It reports these as conditional probabilities, not trade signals. 📈
👀 What it shows
🟦 Lunch Range box (toggle): high/low from 12:00–13:00 NY
🔻🔺 Sweep signals (bar-anchored)
Low sweep: triangle below bar + optional “L”
High sweep: triangle above bar + optional “H”
🧱 Optional small box wrapping the swept candle
📊 Stats table (top-right)
P(L-swept | Up) — % of Up-days where Lunch Low was swept
P(H-swept | Down) — % of Down-days where Lunch High was swept
🔁 Contradictions + sample sizes (Up-days / Down-days)
🎯 Direction logic (Up/Down)
Anchor: 13:00 open (pmOpen) ⏰
Threshold: ATR × multiple or % from 13:00
Close ≥ pmOpen + threshold → Up-day
Close ≤ pmOpen − threshold → Down-day
Tiny moves under the threshold are ignored to reduce noise 🧹
⚙️ Inputs
🌐 Timezone: America/New_York (DST handled)
🍽️ Lunch window: 1200–1300
🕓 Post-lunch window: default 1300–1600 (try 17:00/20:00 for sensitivity)
📐 Trend threshold: ATR / Percent (with length/multiple or % level)
📅 Weekdays-only toggle (FX/Equities style)
👁️ Display toggles: Lunch box / sweep arrows / sweep text / sweep candle box / stats table
🔔 TF hint when chart TF > 15m
🧭 How to use
Use 5–15m charts for accurate lunch range capture.
Scroll ~1 year for meaningful samples.
Run sensitivity checks: vary ATR/% thresholds and the post-lunch end time.
For crypto, compare with vs without weekends. 🚀
🧠 Reading the results
High P(L-swept | Up) with a solid Up-day count ⇒ on up afternoons, lunch low is often swept.
High P(H-swept | Down) ⇒ on down afternoons, lunch high is often swept.
Lower Contradictions = cleaner tendency.
Remember: this is a probabilistic tendency, not a rule. 🎲
📝 Notes & limits
All markers (arrows, text, sweep boxes) are bar-anchored; the lunch range box is a research overlay you can toggle.
Real-time vs historical bar building can differ—interpret on bar close. 🔒
mysourcetypesncsLibrary "mysourcetypes"
Libreria personale per sorgenti estese (Close, Open, High, Low, Median, Typical, Weighted, Average, Average Median Body, Trend Biased, Trend Biased Extreme, Volume Body, Momentum Biased, Volatility Adjusted, Body Dominance, Shadow Biased, Gap Aware, Rejection Biased, Range Position, Adaptive Trend, Pressure Balanced, Impulse Wave)
rclose()
Regular Close
Returns: Close price
ropen()
Regular Open
Returns: Open price
rhigh()
Regular High
Returns: High price
rlow()
Regular Low
Returns: Low price
rmedian()
Regular Median (HL2)
Returns: (High + Low) / 2
rtypical()
Regular Typical (HLC3)
Returns: (High + Low + Close) / 3
rweighted()
Regular Weighted (HLCC4)
Returns: (High + Low + Close + Close) / 4
raverage()
Regular Average (OHLC4)
Returns: (Open + High + Low + Close) / 4
ravemedbody()
Average Median Body
Returns: (Open + Close) / 2
rtrendb()
Trend Biased Regular
Returns: Trend-weighted price
rtrendbext()
Trend Biased Extreme
Returns: Extreme trend-weighted price
rvolbody()
Volume Weighted Body
Returns: Body midpoint weighted by volume intensity
rmomentum()
Momentum Biased
Returns: Price biased towards momentum direction
rvolatility()
Volatility Adjusted
Returns: Price adjusted by candle's volatility
rbodydominance()
Body Dominance
Returns: Emphasizes body over wicks
rshadowbias()
Shadow Biased
Returns: Price biased by shadow length
rgapaware()
Gap Aware
Returns: Considers gap between candles
rrejection()
Rejection Biased
Returns: Emphasizes price rejection levels
rrangeposition()
Range Position
Returns: Where close sits within the candle range (0-100%)
radaptivetrend()
Adaptive Trend
Returns: Adapts based on recent trend strength
rpressure()
Pressure Balanced
Returns: Balances buying/selling pressure within candle
rimpulse()
Impulse Wave
Returns: Detects impulsive moves vs corrections
Ultimate Oscillator (ULTOSC)The Ultimate Oscillator (ULTOSC) is a technical momentum indicator developed by Larry Williams that combines three different time periods to reduce the volatility and false signals common in single-period oscillators. By using a weighted average of three Stochastic-like calculations across short, medium, and long-term periods, the Ultimate Oscillator provides a more comprehensive view of market momentum while maintaining sensitivity to price changes.
The indicator addresses the common problem of oscillators being either too sensitive (generating many false signals) or too slow (missing opportunities). By incorporating multiple timeframes with decreasing weights for longer periods, ULTOSC attempts to capture both short-term momentum shifts and longer-term trend strength, making it particularly valuable for identifying divergences and potential reversal points.
## Core Concepts
* **Multi-timeframe analysis:** Combines three different periods (typically 7, 14, 28) to capture various momentum cycles
* **Weighted averaging:** Assigns higher weights to shorter periods for responsiveness while including longer periods for stability
* **Buying pressure focus:** Measures the relationship between closing price and the true range rather than just high-low range
* **Divergence detection:** Particularly effective at identifying momentum divergences that precede price reversals
* **Normalized scale:** Oscillates between 0 and 100, with clear overbought/oversold levels
## Common Settings and Parameters
| Parameter | Default | Function | When to Adjust |
|-----------|---------|----------|---------------|
| Fast Period | 7 | Short-term momentum calculation | Lower (5-6) for more sensitivity, higher (9-12) for smoother signals |
| Medium Period | 14 | Medium-term momentum calculation | Adjust based on typical swing duration in the market |
| Slow Period | 28 | Long-term momentum calculation | Higher values (35-42) for longer-term position trading |
| Fast Weight | 4.0 | Weight applied to fast period | Higher weight increases short-term sensitivity |
| Medium Weight | 2.0 | Weight applied to medium period | Adjust to balance medium-term influence |
| Slow Weight | 1.0 | Weight applied to slow period | Usually kept at 1.0 as the baseline weight |
**Pro Tip:** The classic 7/14/28 periods with 4/2/1 weights work well for most markets, but consider using 5/10/20 with adjusted weights for faster markets or 14/28/56 for longer-term analysis.
## Calculation and Mathematical Foundation
**Simplified explanation:**
The Ultimate Oscillator calculates three separate "buying pressure" ratios using different time periods, then combines them using weighted averaging. Buying pressure is defined as the close minus the true low, divided by the true range.
**Technical formula:**
```
BP = Close - Min(Low, Previous Close)
TR = Max(High, Previous Close) - Min(Low, Previous Close)
BP_Sum_Fast = Sum(BP, Fast Period)
TR_Sum_Fast = Sum(TR, Fast Period)
Raw_Fast = 100 × (BP_Sum_Fast / TR_Sum_Fast)
BP_Sum_Medium = Sum(BP, Medium Period)
TR_Sum_Medium = Sum(TR, Medium Period)
Raw_Medium = 100 × (BP_Sum_Medium / TR_Sum_Medium)
BP_Sum_Slow = Sum(BP, Slow Period)
TR_Sum_Slow = Sum(TR, Slow Period)
Raw_Slow = 100 × (BP_Sum_Slow / TR_Sum_Slow)
ULTOSC = 100 × / (Fast_Weight + Medium_Weight + Slow_Weight)
```
Where:
- BP = Buying Pressure
- TR = True Range
- Fast Period = 7, Medium Period = 14, Slow Period = 28 (defaults)
- Fast Weight = 4, Medium Weight = 2, Slow Weight = 1 (defaults)
> 🔍 **Technical Note:** The implementation uses efficient circular buffers for all three period calculations, maintaining O(1) time complexity per bar. The algorithm properly handles true range calculations including gaps and ensures accurate buying pressure measurements across all timeframes.
## Interpretation Details
ULTOSC provides several analytical perspectives:
* **Overbought/Oversold conditions:** Values above 70 suggest overbought conditions, below 30 suggest oversold conditions
* **Momentum direction:** Rising ULTOSC indicates increasing buying pressure, falling indicates increasing selling pressure
* **Divergence analysis:** Divergences between ULTOSC and price often precede significant reversals
* **Trend confirmation:** ULTOSC direction can confirm or question the prevailing price trend
* **Signal quality:** Extreme readings (>80 or <20) indicate strong momentum that may be unsustainable
* **Multiple timeframe consensus:** When all three underlying periods agree, signals are typically more reliable
## Trading Applications
**Primary Uses:**
- **Divergence trading:** Identify when momentum diverges from price for reversal signals
- **Overbought/oversold identification:** Find potential entry/exit points at extreme levels
- **Trend confirmation:** Validate breakouts and trend continuations
- **Momentum analysis:** Assess the strength of current price movements
**Advanced Strategies:**
- **Multi-divergence confirmation:** Look for divergences across multiple timeframes
- **Momentum breakouts:** Trade when ULTOSC breaks above/below key levels with volume
- **Swing trading entries:** Use oversold/overbought levels for swing position entries
- **Trend strength assessment:** Evaluate trend quality using momentum consistency
## Signal Combinations
**Strong Bullish Signals:**
- ULTOSC rises from oversold territory (<30) with positive price divergence
- ULTOSC breaks above 50 after forming a base near 30
- All three underlying periods show increasing buying pressure
**Strong Bearish Signals:**
- ULTOSC falls from overbought territory (>70) with negative price divergence
- ULTOSC breaks below 50 after forming a top near 70
- All three underlying periods show decreasing buying pressure
**Divergence Signals:**
- **Bullish divergence:** Price makes lower lows while ULTOSC makes higher lows
- **Bearish divergence:** Price makes higher highs while ULTOSC makes lower highs
- **Hidden bullish divergence:** Price makes higher lows while ULTOSC makes lower lows (trend continuation)
- **Hidden bearish divergence:** Price makes lower highs while ULTOSC makes higher highs (trend continuation)
## Comparison with Related Oscillators
| Indicator | Periods | Focus | Best Use Case |
|-----------|---------|-------|---------------|
| **Ultimate Oscillator** | 3 periods | Buying pressure | Divergence detection |
| **Stochastic** | 1-2 periods | Price position | Overbought/oversold |
| **RSI** | 1 period | Price momentum | Momentum analysis |
| **Williams %R** | 1 period | Price position | Short-term signals |
## Advanced Configurations
**Fast Trading Setup:**
- Fast: 5, Medium: 10, Slow: 20
- Weights: 4/2/1, Thresholds: 75/25
**Standard Setup:**
- Fast: 7, Medium: 14, Slow: 28
- Weights: 4/2/1, Thresholds: 70/30
**Conservative Setup:**
- Fast: 14, Medium: 28, Slow: 56
- Weights: 3/2/1, Thresholds: 65/35
**Divergence Focused:**
- Fast: 7, Medium: 14, Slow: 28
- Weights: 2/2/2, Thresholds: 70/30
## Market-Specific Adjustments
**Volatile Markets:**
- Use longer periods (10/20/40) to reduce noise
- Consider higher threshold levels (75/25)
- Focus on extreme readings for signal quality
**Trending Markets:**
- Emphasize divergence analysis over absolute levels
- Look for momentum confirmation rather than reversal signals
- Use hidden divergences for trend continuation
**Range-Bound Markets:**
- Standard overbought/oversold levels work well
- Trade reversals from extreme levels
- Combine with support/resistance analysis
## Limitations and Considerations
* **Lagging component:** Contains inherent lag due to multiple moving average calculations
* **Complex calculation:** More computationally intensive than single-period oscillators
* **Parameter sensitivity:** Performance varies significantly with different period/weight combinations
* **Market dependency:** Most effective in trending markets with clear momentum patterns
* **False divergences:** Not all divergences lead to significant price reversals
* **Whipsaw potential:** Can generate conflicting signals in choppy markets
## Best Practices
**Effective Usage:**
- Focus on divergences rather than absolute overbought/oversold levels
- Combine with trend analysis for context
- Use multiple timeframe analysis for confirmation
- Pay attention to the speed of momentum changes
**Common Mistakes:**
- Over-relying on overbought/oversold levels in strong trends
- Ignoring the underlying trend direction
- Using inappropriate period settings for the market being analyzed
- Trading every divergence without additional confirmation
**Signal Enhancement:**
- Combine with volume analysis for confirmation
- Use price action context (support/resistance levels)
- Consider market volatility when setting thresholds
- Look for convergence across multiple momentum indicators
## Historical Context and Development
The Ultimate Oscillator was developed by Larry Williams and introduced in his 1985 article "The Ultimate Oscillator" in Technical Analysis of Stocks and Commodities magazine. Williams designed it to address the limitations of single-period oscillators by:
- Reducing false signals through multi-timeframe analysis
- Maintaining sensitivity to short-term momentum changes
- Providing more reliable divergence signals
- Creating a more robust momentum measurement tool
The indicator has become a standard tool in technical analysis, particularly valued for its divergence detection capabilities and its balanced approach to momentum measurement.
## References
* Williams, L. R. (1985). The Ultimate Oscillator. Technical Analysis of Stocks and Commodities, 3(4).
* Williams, L. R. (1999). Long-Term Secrets to Short-Term Trading. Wiley Trading.
