SDRange+ [JJumbo]Introduction:
versatile and highly customizable tool crafted for traders who rely on precise price levels and Time-based analysis, with a special focus on the Overnight Session (ONS) range.
This indicator defaults to capturing the critical 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM Eastern Time overnight session window—a period often pivotal for setting the day's momentum and key price zones before regular trading hours (RTH) commence. However, its standout feature is the ability to define a custom session window, allowing traders to adapt the range to any preferred time period, making it suitable for various trading styles and market conditions beyond the standard overnight session.
Key features:
Range dynamics:
time based-based ranges (user-defined) with projections marking the exhaustion points and profit-taking/position-closing area of the range chosen.
Statistics calculated externally for the x0.5 and 1.33-1.66, when using specific time ranges (such as 6am to 9am range, Eastern Time) the projections functions as points of interest to frame your trades and position yourself in the right side of the market.
Sessions liquidity:
Pivot sessions automatically marking the user-defined swing high and low of the chosen sessions (such as Asia session high and low or London session high and low), this feature helps you display the the high and low of important sessions liquidity where stop hunts will form making them potential points of reversals or take profit levels.
Range levels and projections functions:
This tool will give you automatically all the levels you need to frame you set ups and have clear targets and areas of action, the 1.33-1.66 projections area derives from a mathematical calculation called "Rule of Thirds" where algorithms in funds sets logical profit-taking and position closing making price behave in the sense of retracing or reverting from said levels.
Range open (of the chosen range) often plays as level of action generating reactions to then distribute to our projections.
Inversely, the range open becomes our target after the range break when remaining un-tapped, statistically the retracement to range open (any range) once the range gets swept or broken has a very high hit percentage.
Additional customizable features:
How can traders use this framework and tool effectively in their trading:
Identify and trade reversals and breakouts effectively:
The idea behind the framework is to have two scenarios in play, the reversal trade (where we fade the range breakout and capitalize on the breakout failure targeting opposing levels of the breakout direction) or the breakout trades (where we anticipate early breakouts with the inner -range levels such as "range open or midpoint of the range" using the features in the tool as guidance.
Retracement/Reversal trades:
Utilize the 1.33-1.66 projection area to anticipate the reaction move, be it a retracement or a full reversal, it will either way give you the move needed to capitalize on it.
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✅ Elev8+Overview:
The Elev8+ indicator is a multi-layered trading indicator designed to help traders identify high-probability reversal points and trend-following opportunities. By combining the Classic Elev8+ Reversal Indicator, the DI StdDev Filter, and EMA/BB Trend Fills, this indicator offers a powerful toolset for navigating volatile markets with increased accuracy.
Key Features and Logic:
Classic Elev8+ Reversal Logic:
Liquidity Sweep Signals: The indicator detects liquidity sweeps by identifying price action that breaks previous high/low points with significant volume. This is crucial for identifying strong reversal signals when the market is grabbing liquidity.
ADX Trend Filter: The ADX filter ensures that the indicator only triggers signals during strong trending conditions, reducing false signals in range-bound markets. It requires the DI+ to be greater than ADX and ADX to be above 25, confirming a trend.
Bollinger Band Wick Filter: This filter helps identify price action where wicks penetrate the outer Bollinger Bands (3 to 3.5 standard deviations), indicating a potential reversal after price extremes. This adds an extra layer of confirmation for a reversal.
DI StdDev Filter:
Volatility-Adjusted DI Filtering: The DI StdDev Filter adds a volatility component to the classic ADX strategy. It tracks the DI+ and DI- lines' standard deviation, ensuring that trend strength is not only above the threshold but also confirms significant deviations, marking high-probability trend shifts.
Dynamic Thresholds: The upper and lower thresholds for DI are dynamically adjusted based on standard deviations, enhancing the responsiveness of the indicator in fast-moving markets.
EMA and Bollinger Band Trend Fills:
EMA Trend Fill: The Elev8+ Indicator visually highlights trend direction using fast and slow EMAs. A bullish trend is indicated when the fast EMA is above the slow EMA, and a bearish trend is indicated when the fast EMA is below the slow EMA. The background is filled with a semi-transparent color to easily distinguish trending conditions.
Bollinger Band Zones: The fill between the outer Bollinger Bands is used to highlight extreme price levels. These areas often signal overbought or oversold conditions, which traders can use to confirm reversal signals.
How It Works:
The Elev8+ Indicator intelligently combines trend-following and counter-trend signals. When multiple conditions are met, such as a liquidity sweep in the opposite direction of the trend, a reversal is signaled. Traders will benefit from the following:
Buy Signal: When the conditions for a strong reversal align (liquidity sweep, low volume, and confirmed by DI StdDev or BB wick filters), a buy signal is triggered.
Sell Signal: Similarly, when bearish reversal conditions (liquidity sweep and overbought conditions) align with the DI StdDev or BB wick filters, a sell signal is triggered.
Why It's Unique:
Comprehensive Market Filters: The combination of liquidity sweeps, ADX trend strength, DI StdDev volatility filtering, and Bollinger Bands ensures the indicator provides high-quality, high-probability trade setups.
Dual Reversal and Trend Confirmation: By incorporating both trend-following (EMA fills) and reversal logic (liquidity sweeps, BB filters), this script can adapt to different market conditions, providing both trend continuation and counter-trend signals.
Customizable Inputs: Traders can fine-tune the indicator's behavior by adjusting various parameters such as ADX period, Bollinger Band standard deviation, and DI StdDev thresholds to better fit their trading style and timeframes.
How to Use:
Set Up the Indicator: Apply the Elev8+ Indicator to your chart and enable the Classic Elev8 and/or DI StdDev Filter depending on your trading preferences. You can also adjust the EMA Trend Fill for clearer trend visualization.
Monitor Signals: Pay attention to the buy and sell signals generated by the combination of liquidity sweeps, ADX filters, and volatility adjustments. Confirm trades with the EMA trend fill and Bollinger Band zones.
Adapt to Market Conditions: Customize the sensitivity of the indicator by adjusting the ADX and DI StdDev parameters, as well as the Bollinger Band settings to fit different market environments and volatility.
Chart Explanation:
The indicator includes:
Reversal and trend-following signals: Easily identifiable buy and sell signals represented by small up and down triangles.
EMA Trend Fill: A background color fill that shows the prevailing trend.
Bollinger Band Zones: Shaded areas indicating overbought or oversold conditions.
Adjustable Parameters: Users can toggle features and modify parameters to suit their trading strategy.
VP + Game Theory Integrated Strategy9s için DüşünceVP + Game Theory Integrated Strategy Indicator: Explanation and Working Logic
Hello! You can upload the provided Pine Script code to TradingView. This is compatible with Pine Script Editor (v6 version) – simply copy-paste it directly. The indicator's name is "VP + Game Theory Integrated Strategy," and since overlay=true, it will display on top of the price chart (over the candlesticks). Maximum boxes, lines, and labels are set to 500, so it handles dense charts without performance issues.
Below, I'll provide a detailed explanation of the indicator, its working logic, main components, and usage tips step by step. This indicator integrates Volume Profile (VP), Game Theory, and Wick (Candle Wick) Patterns to generate buy/sell signals. It aims to detect high-probability reversal points by analyzing market liquidity, herd behavior, and institutional movements. It's suitable for crypto, forex, or stock markets, but always backtest before using in live trading.
1. General Description
Purpose: This indicator combines volume-based analysis (Volume Profile), game theory elements (herd behavior, Nash equilibrium, contrarian strategies), and candle wick patterns. It identifies strong resistance/support levels (POC, VAH/VAL, liquidity zones) and generates "Power" signals based on them. Signals are shown with labels, lines, and alerts for buy (green) or sell (red).
Key Features:
Volume Profile (VP): Calculates high-volume areas (POC: Point of Control, the highest volume level; VAH/VAL: Value Area High/Low) and displays them on the chart.
Game Theory (GT): Models the market as "players" (retail herd, institutions). Detects herd buying/selling panics and generates contrarian signals.
Wick-Based Signals: Captures reversals with large wicks. Applies strict criteria for "Power" and "Ultra Power" levels.
Market Maker (MM) Elements: Monitors liquidity traps and institutional volume spikes.
Visualization: Nash bands, liquidity boxes, info table (top-right), background colors, and alerts.
Signal Types: Normal, Power, Ultra Power, GT-confirmed. Signals are limited (max 1-5 per zone) with a minimum wait time (40 bars).
Input Parameters: Grouped into 3 sections (GT, Wick, VP, MM). Default values are balanced, but customizable (e.g., strictMode=true makes it more selective).
Warning: This is an indicator, not a full strategy. It includes alerts, but add stop-loss/take-profit for risk management. Use TradingView's Strategy Tester for backtesting.
2. Working Logic (Step by Step)
The indicator processes each bar (candle) as follows:
a. Basic Calculations
ATR (Average True Range): Measures volatility (20 periods). Candle size (high-low) must be at least ATR x 2.5 for signals to be valid.
Candle Components: Calculates candle body (close-open), upper/lower wick.
Volume Analysis: Average volume (SMA 20), detects spikes (based on threshold).
Trend Filter: EMAs (20/50/200) determine up/downtrend. In strict mode, it's stricter (strong uptrend: EMA20 > EMA50 > EMA200 and close > EMA20).
b. Game Theory (GT) Component
Herd Behavior: RSI (14) overbought/oversold (70/30) + volume spike + momentum detects it. Herd buying: Overbuying frenzy (red background). Herd selling: Selling panic (green background).
Institutional Flow: Volume > average x 2.5 + Accumulation/Distribution (AD) indicator. Accumulation: Institutions buying (strengthens buy signals). Distribution: Selling (strengthens sell).
Liquidity Traps: In the last 50 bars, if a new high/low is broken but close pulls back + volume spike = Trap (up/down).
Smart Money: Intra-candle movement (close-open)/(high-low) x volume. Positive = Smart money inflow.
Nash Equilibrium: Price mean (SMA 100) ± deviation (stdev x 0.02). In equilibrium: Normal. Above: Sell potential. Below: Buy. Bands are optionally shown.
GT Signals:
Contrarian: Herd selling + accumulation = Buy.
Momentum: Below Nash + positive smart money = Buy (opposite for sell).
Nash Reversion: Below Nash + rising close + volume = Buy.
Power Signal: At least 3 GT signals (min_signals_for_power=3) + volume confirmation = Power GT buy/sell. Can show only GT-confirmed signals (show_gt_only_signals=true).
c. Volume Profile (VP) Component
Calculation: For the last 100 bars (vpPeriod), divides the price range (high-low) into vpRows (24) rows. Distributes volume across rows.
POC (Point of Control): Highest volume level (orange line). Threshold 80% (pocThreshold).
Value Area (VA): 70% of total volume (valueAreaPercent). VAH (upper bound, blue dotted), VAL (lower bound).
High-Volume Area: Price near POC or volume > POC x 80% = Strong zone.
Visualization: Histogram boxes on the right (blue/orange). POC/VAH/VAL lines and labels.
d. Wick (Candle Wick) and Power Signals
Main Wick Criteria: Large candle (ATR x 2.5), small body (<8%), wick 8x body length (anaFitilCarpan) and 80% of candle (anaFitilYuzde). High volume + trend filter (downtrend for upper wick).
Signal Wick: More flexible for triggers (5x length, 70%).
Power/Ultra Power:
Power Sell: Main upper wick + near POC/VAH + MM volume (2.5x) + GT contrarian/momentum.
Power Buy: Similar for lower wick.
Super Wick: Power + institutional volume + strong momentum.
Ultra Power: Super + GT power (3/3) + distribution/accumulation + Nash deviation + liquidity trap. Rarest and strongest (fuchsia/lime color).
Signal Management: Detected wick level (high/low) is saved. Wait min 40 bars, max 1-5 signals per zone. When trigger candle arrives (price reaches level + long wick + close in opposite direction) = BUY/SELL plotshape.
e. Market Maker (MM) and Liquidity
MM Volume: Average x 2.5 + wick bonus (1.3x).
Liquidity Zones: Saves last 20 high-volume highs/lows. Shown as boxes on chart (red/green, lasting 200 bars).
Traps: Integrated with GT, strengthens power signals.
f. Visualization and Alerts
Background: Ultra Power (fuchsia/lime), Power GT (red/green), Herd (red/green).
Lines: Active resistance/support (dashed, colored).
Table (Top-Right): Resistance/support levels, remaining signals, POC/VAH/VAL, GT status (herd, institutional, Nash, signal strength), volume/liquidity.
Alerts: For Ultra Power, GT Power, Super Wick, normal signals. Messages include level/price.
g. Filters and Options
Strict Mode: Stricter (higher volume 1.5x, strong trend, RSI filter).
Require Volume Confirmation: Mandatory volume check.
Only Show Power Signals: Display only power/ultra.
Require Ultra Power: Strictest, only ultra.
3. Usage Tips
Chart Timeframe: H1-D1 for medium-long term. Shorter frames (M1-M5) may produce too many signals.
Settings:
StrictMode=true: Fewer but higher-quality signals.
Use_game_theory=false: Use only VP + Wicks.
ShowVP=false: Hide histogram to reduce clutter.
Strategy Integration: Filter BUY/SELL with EMAs. Stop-loss: ATR x 1-2, Take-profit: POC/VAH levels.
Backtesting: Convert to strategy in TradingView (use alertconditions). Test on historical data.
Risk: Designed for market manipulation (MM traps), but no indicator is 100% accurate. Apply capital management.
Troubleshooting: If errors (e.g., vpInitialized=false), increase period or refresh chart.
This indicator is complex but powerful – blending VP for volume zones with GT for psychology. If you have questions or need setting changes, let me know!
Price over VolumeVersion 0.1
Price over Volume Indicator
Description
The Price over Volume indicator calculates the ratio of the closing price to the trading volume (price / volume) for the current chart's symbol and displays it as a histogram in a separate pane. A horizontal zero line is included as a reference to highlight positive and negative values or periods of undefined data (e.g., zero volume). The indicator is designed to help traders analyze the relationship between price movements and trading volume.
Insights Provided
Price-Volume Dynamics: The indicator shows how price per unit of volume fluctuates, offering insights into market efficiency and liquidity. High ratios may indicate low volume relative to price, suggesting potential volatility or thin markets, while low ratios may reflect high volume supporting price stability.
Trend and Momentum Analysis: Spikes or trends in the price-to-volume ratio can signal significant market events, such as buying/selling pressure or low liquidity periods, helping traders identify potential reversals or continuations.
Zero Line Reference: The zero line helps identify periods where the ratio is undefined (e.g., zero volume) or negative (if applicable), aiding in the interpretation of market conditions.
Volume Sensitivity: By normalizing price by volume, the indicator highlights how volume influences price movements, which is useful for assessing the strength of trends or breakouts.
How to Use
Setup: Apply the indicator to any chart with price and volume data (e.g., stocks, cryptocurrencies like BINANCE:BTCUSDT). The histogram appears in a separate pane below the main chart.
Interpretation :
High Ratios: Indicate low trading volume relative to price, potentially signaling overbought conditions or low liquidity. Use with caution in thin markets.
Low Ratios: Suggest high volume supporting price levels, indicating stronger market participation or stability.
Spikes: Watch for sudden increases in the ratio, which may precede volatility or significant price moves.
Zero Line: Periods where the histogram is absent (due to zero volume) indicate no trading activity, useful for identifying illiquid periods.
Trading Applications:
Confirmation Tool: Combine with other indicators (e.g., RSI, MACD) to confirm trend strength. A rising price-to-volume ratio with a price uptrend may indicate weakening volume support, suggesting a potential reversal.
Volume Analysis: Use alongside volume-based indicators (e.g., OBV, VWAP) to assess whether price movements are backed by sufficient volume.
Scalping/Day Trading: Monitor intraday ratio changes to identify high-impact periods with low volume, which may offer short-term trading opportunities.
Customization: Adjust the histogram color or style (e.g., change to line plot) via the Pine Editor to suit your preferences. Consider adding smoothing (e.g., moving average) for cleaner signals.
Notes
Data Requirements: Ensure the chart’s symbol has valid volume data. Symbols with no volume (e.g., some forex pairs) will result in undefined (na) values.
Limitations: The indicator is sensitive to zero-volume periods, which may cause gaps in the histogram. Use on high-liquidity symbols for best results.
Performance: Lightweight and efficient, suitable for all timeframes.
This indicator is ideal for traders seeking to understand the interplay between price and volume, offering a unique perspective on market dynamics for informed trading decisions.
H turnoverTrading Value refers to the total monetary amount of all transactions for a particular stock or the entire market over a specific period. It is calculated by multiplying the trading volume (the number of shares traded) by the price at which they were traded. For example, if 10,000 shares of a stock are traded in a day at an average price of 50,000 KRW, the trading value for that day would be 500,000,000 KRW.
Key points about trading value:
Market Activity and Liquidity: A high trading value indicates an active and liquid market.
Flow of Investment Funds: Increasing trading value suggests more money is flowing into the market or a particular stock.
Relationship with Price Movements: When both trading value and price rise together, it often signals strong buying interest. Conversely, significant price changes with low trading value may be less reliable.
Market Sentiment Indicator: Changes in trading value can reflect shifts in investor interest and sentiment.
In summary, trading value is the total amount of money exchanged in trades and serves as an important indicator of market activity, liquidity, and investor sentiment.
Price Action SuiteThe TRN Price Action Suite incorporates a treasure trove of time and price action concepts. It includes a set of trading tools that, when combined, allow for a more accurate view of the market. This enables traders to find high probability entry points before the market moves to the next liquidation level.
Features of the TRN Price Action Suite:
(Inverse) Fair Value Gaps (FVG)
Order Blocks (OB)
FVG and OB with Cumulative Volume Delta
Volume Imbalances
Market Structure
Liquidity levels
Sessions
Kill zones/Opening Range
The indicator helps traders to easily identify favorable market conditions and high probability trade setups. It automatically finds time and price action concepts and displays them in an intuitive way on the chart. One of the highlights is the detection of Fair Value Gaps and Order Blocks in connection with Cumulative Volume Delta (approx.). You will not find this connection anywhere else.
Fair Value Gaps (FVGs)
A fair value gap occurs when there are inefficiencies in the market or imbalanced buying and selling pressures. Fair value gaps can become a magnet for the price before continuing in the same direction. Special attention should be paid to FVGs that are supported by support and resistance levels, as these offer a higher probability of success for trades. Additionally, the indicator plots inverse FVG (iFVG). These are FVG that are “closed” by a FVG in the other direction. IFVGs are a strong sign of the market to continue in the direction of the iFVG.
In addition to the FVGs you see on the chart, you can add also FVGs from a higher timeframe including the cumulative buy/sell volume. For this you can set “Timeframe 1” and “Timeframe 2” in the settings to your preferred timeframes. E.g. you trade on a 5-minute chart, and you want to see FVGs from 4 hours and a daily chart, then you set Timeframe 1 to 4 h and to Timeframe 2 to 1 D.
Order Blocks and Volume Imbalances can also be shown from higher timeframes.
Order Blocks (OBs)
Order blocks are areas on the chart where a high concentration of limit orders was found in the past. They can serve as potential support or resistance areas. These represent areas in the market where there is an oversupply (supply) or an excess demand (demand). They are often key zones for potential turning points or continuations of the current trend. A bullish OB, for example, is the last bearish candle before a significant uptrend.
FVGs and OBs with Cumulative Volume Delta
The TRN Price Action Suite can show FVGs and OBs with the corresponding Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD). It is a metric to analyze market dynamics by tracking the net difference between buying and selling volumes over a specific timeframe. It is used to determine the strength of the FVG/OB. The FVG/OB includes two bars on the left side, indicating the cumulative buy volume in green as well es the cumulative sell volume in red. At the right side of the FVG/OB box the ratio of the cumulative buy/sell volume is displayed. A high ratio over 1, for example 1.5, indicates a lot of buying pressure. On the hand, a ratio far below 1, for example 0.66, indicates a lot of selling pressure.
Volume Imbalances (VIBs)
Volume Imbalances indicate a price gap from the previous close, but unlike gaps, there is no absence of trading activity within a specific price range. Bullish VIs have opening and closing prices above the previous close, with overlap between the current low and previous high. Bearish VIs are vice versa.
Market Structure
The market structure represents the dominant trend in the market. It is based on swing highs and lows. For instance, if the price makes higher highs (HH) and higher lows (HL) the market structure represents an uptrend. Vice versa if price makes lower lows (LL) and lower highs (LH) the market trend is down.
If the market structure is up, traders can enter positions in a pullback. For this, a trader could use a FVG or an OB as an entry condition.
Market Structure Shift (MSS) (Change of Character (ChoCh))
A market structure shift occurs when the market transitions from one dominant trend to a different one, often signaling a potential change in the underlying market dynamics. A MSS signals the start of a new trend. It signals the change from an uptrend to a down trend and vice versa. Therefore, it is sometimes called change of character (ChoCh). A valid MSS should ideally occur in a strong supply or demand zone. This indicates that the market may be approaching a trend reversal or consolidation.
Break of Structure (BOS)
A break of structure happens when the market breaks out of its established trading range or pattern. The market continues its dominant trend, indicated by the last MSS.
In an uptrend, for example, each time the price breaks through a new high, a "bullish BOS" is formed. This indicates that the market can overcome previous resistance levels and continue to rise.
Levels
One core concept in trading is that price flows to areas of liquidity. Natural liquidity areas are the current day open, high, low (CDO, CDH, CDL) or the previous day high, low, close (PDH, PDL, PDC). The same is true for the current week (CWO, CWH, CWL) and the previous week (PWH, PWL, PWC).
Pay special attention in case some of these levels are close together. Then these levels serve like a magnet for the price. The TRN Price Action Suite indicator can cluster these levels fully automatically together to give the trader the flexibility to focus solely on the trading part.
Sessions
Sessions are the trading hours during which the banks are actively trading. The three main trading sessions:
Asia: Most of the volume from the Asian players are handled within this session.
London: This is where the European players are most active.
New York: In the New York session all the USA players are active as well as all the other American players. Furthermore, a lot of global players are active in this session as well.
Killzones
A kill zone in trading refers to a specific time period during the trading day when the market experiences increased volatility and liquidity. It is an opportunity for traders to capitalize on potential price movements and generate profits. There are several different killzones during the day.
There are three different types of killzones:
Indices/Futures: This one is suitable if you trade products like the ES, NQ, FDAX, CL or Stocks, Options.
Forex: If you trade Forex this setting will mark the most liquid periods of the day.
Opening Range: In case you trade the opening range of the sessions, use this setting.
Trading Example
Gross and Net LTF Volume + Trailing Percentile Sessions CVOL Hi Traders !
Gross volume, net lower time frame (LTF) volume and trailing session percentile Cumulative session volume:
The code calculates and plots the following volume indicators:
Volume (Gross Volume): The total volume for the current bar.
Net lower time frame volume: The difference between the buy and sell volumes of the lower time frame.
Cumulative daily session volume: The cumulative sum of the volume for the current day.
Percentile Cumulative daily session volume: The percentile of the cumulative daily session volume (calculated on a rolling basis).
The above indicators may be plotted exclusively or exclusively.
Why is Volume important:
Volume is the number of shares or contracts traded (of a financial asset) during a given time period (timeframe). It is a crucial indicator in technical analysis and quantitative trading, as volume helps in identifying
Price Confirmation: Volume confirms price movements by indicating the level of interest and participation in the market. When prices move significantly, accompanied by strong volume, it suggests that the movement is likely to be sustained. Conversely, if prices move without significant volume, it suggests that the movement may be temporary or lacking conviction.
Trend Strength: Volume can help identify the strength and direction of a trend. During an uptrend, increasing volume alongside price increases indicates that the upward momentum is gaining traction. Conversely, decreasing volume during an uptrend suggests that the upward momentum may be weakening.
Reversal Points: Sharp volume spikes in the opposite direction of the prevailing trend can signal a potential reversal point. This is because large volume indicates a significant shift in trader sentiment, suggesting that the trend may be changing direction.
Liquidity: High volume indicates that a security is liquid, meaning that it can be easily bought and sold without significant price impact. Liquidity is important for traders who want to execute large orders without significantly affecting the market price.
For example, suppose we want to identify positive price confirmation and positive trend strength, in this case we may use the CVOL (with trailing percentile).
The above image showcases price expansion conditional on high positive volume (increasing CVOL), The price expansion also exhibits Volume confluences (the colored bars).
Positive Confluence: Increase in positive total volume and an increase in positive lower time frame volume in relative and absolute terms.
Negative Confluence : Increase in negative total volume and an increase in negative lower time frame volume in relative and absolute terms.
Also note how the percentile color does not change, this means that the new volume bars are > than the highest percentile (80%) of volume values from the beginning of the session.
SMC Yardımcısı - TR (Optimize v2.1)BOS (Break of Structure)
Labels when price closes above/below a previous swing high/low.
Shows continuation of the current trend.
CHOCH (Change of Character)
Appears when trend direction shifts (from bullish to bearish or vice versa).
Marks possible market reversals.
FVG (Fair Value Gap)
Highlights price imbalance zones (3-candle gaps).
These are often areas where price later returns to “fill” liquidity.
OTE (Optimal Trade Entry, 62–79% retracement)
Uses the last swing high and swing low.
Draws the Fibonacci retracement zone (62–79%), considered a common institutional entry area.
BSL (Buy Side Liquidity – Equal Highs)
Detects equal highs and plots them as liquidity pools.
Shows where buy-side liquidity/stop hunts may occur.
SSL (Sell Side Liquidity – Equal Lows)
Detects equal lows and plots them.
Indicates sell-side liquidity levels.
Inducement / Liquidity Sweep
If price wicks above BSL or below SSL but closes back inside, a “sweep” label is shown.BOS (Break of Structure – Yapı Kırılımı)
Fractal Market Model [BLAZ]Version 1.0 – Published August 2025: Initial release
1. Overview & Purpose
1.1. What This Indicator Does
The Fractal Market Model is an original multi-timeframe technical analysis tool that bridges the critical gap between macro-level market structure and micro-level price execution. Designed to work across all financial markets including Forex, Stocks, Crypto, Futures, and Commodities. While traditional Smart Money Concepts indicators exist, this implementation analyses multi-timeframe liquidity zones and price action shifts, marking potential reversal points where Higher Timeframe (HTF) liquidity sweeps coincide with Low Timeframe (LTF) price action dynamics changes.
Snapshot details: NASDAQ:GOOG , 1W Timeframe, Year 2025
1.2. What Sets This Indicator Apart
The Fractal Market Model analyses multi-timeframe correlations between HTF structural events and LTF price action. This creates a dynamic framework that reveals patterns observed historically in price behaviour that are believed to reflect institutional activity across multiple time dimensions.
The indicator recognizes that markets move in fractal cycles following the AMDX pattern (Accumulation, Manipulation, Distribution, Continuation/Reversal). By tracking this pattern across timeframes, it flags zones where price action dynamics characteristics have historically shown shifts. In the LTF, the indicator monitors for price closing through the open of an opposing candle near HTF swing highs or lows, marking this as a Change in State of Delivery (CISD), a threshold event where price action historically transitions direction.
Practical Value:
Multi-Timeframe Integration: Connects HTF structural events with LTF execution patterns.
Fractal Pattern Recognition: Identifies AMDX cycles across different time dimensions.
Price Behavior Analysis: Tracks CISD patterns that may reflect historical shifts in order flow commonly associated with institutional activity.
Range-Based Context: Analyses price action within established HTF liquidity zones.
1.3. How It Works
The indicator employs a systematic 5-candle HTF tracking methodology:
Candles 0-1: Accumulation phase identification.
Candle 2: Manipulation detection (raids previous highs/lows).
Candle 3: Distribution phase recognition.
Candle 4: Continuation/reversal toward opposite liquidity.
The system monitors for CISD patterns on the LTF when HTF manipulation candles close with confirmed sweeps, highlighting zones where order flow dynamics historically shifted within the established HTF range.
Snapshot details: FOREXCOM:AUDUSD , 1H Timeframe, 17 to 28 July 2025
Note: The Candle 0-5 and AMDX labels shown in the accompanying image are for demonstration purposes only and are not part of the indicator’s actual functionality.
2. Visual Elements & Components
2.1. Complete FMM Setup Overview
A fully developed Fractal Market Model setup displays multiple analytical components that work together to provide comprehensive market structure analysis. Each visual element serves a specific purpose in identifying and tracking the AMDX cycle across timeframes.
2.2. Core Visual Components
Snapshot details: FOREXCOM:EURUSD , 5 Minutes Timeframe, 27 May 2025.
Note: The numbering labels 1 to 14 shown in the accompanying image are for demonstration purposes only and are not part of the indicator’s actual functionality.
2.2.1. HTF Structure Elements
(1) HTF Candle Visualization: Displays the 5-candle sequence being tracked (configurable quantity up to 10).
(2) HTF Candle Labels (C2-C4): Numbered identification for each candle in the AMDX cycle.
(3) HTF Resolution Label: Shows the higher timeframe being analysed.
(4) Time Remaining Indicator: Countdown to HTF candle closure.
(5) Vertical Separation Lines: Clearly delineates each HTF candle period.
2.2.2. Key Price Levels
(6) Liquidity Levels: High/low levels from HTF candles 0 and 1 representing potential target zones.
(7) Sweep Detection Lines: Marks where previous HTF candle extremes have been breached on both HTF and LTF.
(8) HTF Candle Mid-Levels: 50% retracement levels of previous HTF candles displayed on current timeframe.
(9) Open Level Marker: Shows the opening price of the most recent HTF candle.
2.2.3. Institutional Analysis Tools
(10) CISD Line: Marks the Change in State of Delivery pattern identification point.
(11) Consequent Encroachment (CE): Mid-level of identified institutional order blocks.
(12) Potential Reversal Area (PRA): Zone extending from previous candle close to the mid-level.
(13) Fair Value Gap (FVG): Identifies imbalance areas requiring potential price revisits.
(14) HTF Time Labels: Individual time period labels for each HTF candle.
2.3. Interactive Features
All visual elements update dynamically as new price data confirms or invalidates the tracked patterns, providing real-time market structure analysis across the selected timeframe combination.
3. Input Parameters and Settings
3.1. Alert Configuration
Setup Notifications: Users can configure alerts to receive notifications when new FMM setups form based on their selected bias, timeframes, and filters. Enable this feature by:
Configure the bias, timeframes and filters and other settings as desired.
Toggle the "Alerts?" checkbox to ON in indicator settings.
On the chart, click the three dots menu beside the indicator's name or press Alt + A.
Select "Add Alert" and click “Create” to activate the alert.
3.2. Display Control Settings
3.2.1. Historical Setup Quantity
Setup Display Control: Customize how many historical setups appear on the chart, with support for up to 50 combined entries. The indicator displays both bullish and bearish FMM setups within the selected limit, including invalidated scenarios. For example, selecting "3 setups" will display the most recent combination of bullish and bearish patterns based on the model's detection logic.
Snapshot details: BINANCE:BTCUSD , 1H Timeframe, 27-Feb to 11-Mar 2025
Note: The labels “Setup 1, 2 & 3: Bullish or Bearish” shown in the accompanying image are for demonstration purposes only and are not part of the indicator’s actual functionality.
3.2.2. Directional Bias Filter
Bias Filter: Control which setups are displayed based on directional preference:
Bullish Only: Shows exclusively upward bias setups.
Bearish Only: Shows exclusively downward bias setups.
Balanced Mode: Displays both directional setups.
This flexibility helps align the indicator's output with broader market analysis or trading framework preferences. The chart below illustrates the same chart in 3.2.1. but when filtered to show only bullish setups.
Snapshot details: BINANCE:BTCUSD , 1H Timeframe, 27-Feb to 11-Mar 2025
Note: The labels “Setup 1, 2 & 3: Bullish” shown in the accompanying image are for demonstration purposes only and are not part of the indicator’s actual functionality.
3.2.3. Invalidated Setup Display
Invalidation Visibility: A setup becomes invalidated when price moves beyond the extreme high or low of the Manipulation candle (C2), indicating that the expected fractal pattern has been disrupted. Choose whether to display or hide setups that have been invalidated by subsequent price action. This feature helps maintain chart clarity while preserving analytical context:
Amber Labels: Setups invalidated at Candle 3 (C3).
Red Labels: Setups invalidated at Candle 4 (C4).
Count Preservation: Invalidated setups remain part of the total setup count regardless of visibility setting.
Below image illustrates balanced setups:
Left side: 1 bearish valid setup, with 2 invalidated setups visible.
Right side: 1 bearish valid setup, with 2 invalidated setups hidden for chart clarity.
Snapshot details: FOREXCOM:GBPJPY , 5M Timeframe, 30 July 2025
3.3. Timeframe Configuration
3.3.1. Multi-Timeframe Alignment
Custom Timeframe Selection: Configure preferred combinations of Higher Timeframe (HTF) and Lower Timeframe (LTF) for setup generation. While the indicator includes optimized default alignments (1Y –1Q, 1Q –1M, 1M –1W, 1M –1D, 1W–4H, 1D–1H, 4H-30m, 4H –15m, 1H –5m, 30m –3m, 15m –1m), users can define custom HTF-LTF configurations to suit their analysis preferences and market focus.
The image below illustrates two different HTF – LTF configuration, both on the 5 minutes chart:
Right side: Automatic multi-timeframe alignment, where the indicator autonomously sets the HTF pairing to 1H when the current chart timeframe is the 5 minutes.
Left side: Custom Timeframe enabled, where HTF is manually set to 4H, and LTF is manually set to 15 minutes, while being on the 5 minutes chart.
Snapshot details: FOREXCOM:GBPJPY , 5 minutes timeframe, 30 July 2025
3.3.2. Session-Based Filtering
Visibility Filters: Control when FMM setups appear using multiple filtering options:
Time-Based Controls:
Show Below: Limit setup visibility to timeframes below the selected threshold.
Use Session Filter: Enable session-based time window restrictions.
Session 1, 2, 3: Configure up to three custom time sessions with start and end times.
These filtering capabilities help concentrate analysis on specific market periods or timeframe contexts.
The image below illustrates the application of session filters:
Left side: The session filter is disabled, resulting in four setups being displayed throughout the day—two during the London session and two during the New York session.
Right side: The session filter is enabled to display setups exclusively within the New York session (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM). Setups outside this time window are hidden. Since the total number of setups is limited to four, the indicator backfills by identifying and displaying two qualifying setups from earlier price action that occurred within the specified New York session window.
Snapshot details: COMEX:GC1! , 5 minutes Timeframe, 29 July 2025
3.4. Annotation Systems
3.4.1. Higher Timeframe (HTF) Annotations
HTF Display Control: Enable HTF visualization using the "HTF candles" checkbox with quantity selector (default: 5 candles, expandable to 10). This displays all HTF elements detailed in the Visual Components section 2.2. above.
Customisation Categories:
Dimensions: Adjust candle offset, gap spacing, and width for optimal chart fit.
Colours: Customize body, border, and wick colours for bullish/bearish candle differentiation.
Style Options: Control line styles for HTF opens, sweep lines, and equilibrium levels.
Feature Toggles: Enable/disable Fair Value Gaps, countdown labels, and individual candle labelling.
All HTF annotation elements support individual styling controls to maintain visual clarity while preserving analytical depth. The image below shows two examples: the left side has customized styling applied, while the right side shows the default appearance.
Snapshot details: CME_MINI:NQ1! , 5 minutes Timeframe, 29 July 2025
3.4.2. Lower Timeframe (LTF) Annotations
LTF Display Control: Comprehensive annotation system for detailed execution analysis, displaying all LTF elements outlined in the Visual Components section 2.2. above.
Customization Categories:
Core Elements: Control HTF separation lines, sweep markers, CISD levels, and candle phase toggles (C2, C3, C4) to selectively show or hide the LTF annotations for each of these specific HTF candle phases.
Reference Levels: Adjust previous equilibrium lines, CISD consequent encroachment, and HTF liquidity levels.
Analysis Tools: Enable potential holding area (PHA) markers.
Styling Options: Individual visibility toggles, colour schemes, line styles, and thickness controls for each element.
All LTF components support full customization to maintain chart clarity while providing precise execution context. The image below shows two examples: the left side has customized styling applied, while the right side shows the default appearance.
Snapshot details: TVC:DXY , 5 minutes Timeframe, 28 July 2025
3.5. Performance Considerations
Higher setup counts and extended HTF displays may impact chart loading times. Adjust settings based on device performance and analysis requirements.
4. Closed-Source Protection Justification
4.1. Why This Indicator Requires Protected Source Code
The Fractal Market Model is the result of original research, development, and practical application of advanced price action frameworks. The indicator leverages proprietary algorithmic systems designed to interpret complex market behavior across multiple timeframes. To preserve the integrity of these innovations and prevent unauthorized replication, the source code is protected.
4.1.1. Key Proprietary Innovations
Real-Time Multi-Timeframe Correlation Engine: A dynamic logic system that synchronizes higher timeframe structural behaviour with lower timeframe execution shifts using custom correlation algorithms, adaptive thresholds, and time-sensitive conditions, supporting seamless fractal analysis across nested timeframes.
CISD Detection Framework: A dedicated mechanism for identifying Change in State of Delivery (CISD), where price closes through the open of an opposing candle at or near HTF swing highs or lows after liquidity has been swept. This is used to highlight potential zones of directional change based on historical order flow dynamics.
Fractal AMDX Cycle Recognition: An engineered structure that detects and classifies phases of Accumulation, Manipulation, Distribution, and Continuation/Reversal (AMDX) across configurable candle sequences, allowing traders to visualize market intent within a repeatable cycle model.
Dynamic Invalidation Logic: An automated monitoring system that continually evaluates the validity of active setups. Setups are invalidated in real time when price breaches the extreme of the manipulation phase (C2), ensuring analytical consistency and contextual alignment.
4.1.2. Community Value
The closed-source nature of this tool protects the author’s original intellectual property while still delivering value to the TradingView community. The indicator offers a complete, real-time visual framework, educational annotations, and intuitive controls for analysing price action structure and historically observed patterns commonly attributed to institutional behaviour across timeframes.
5. Disclaimer & Terms of Use
This indicator, titled Fractal Market Model , has been independently developed by the author based on their own study, interpretation, and practical application of the smart money concepts. The code and structure of this indicator are original and were written entirely from scratch to reflect the author's unique understanding and experience. This indicator is an invite-only script. It is closed-source to protect proprietary algorithms and research methodologies.
This tool is provided solely for educational and informational purposes. It is not intended—and must not be interpreted—as financial advice, investment guidance, or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument. The indicator is designed to assist with technical analysis based on market structure theory but does not guarantee accuracy, profitability, or specific results.
Trading financial markets involves significant risk, including the possibility of loss of capital. By using this indicator, you acknowledge and accept that you are solely responsible for any decisions you make while using the tool, including all trading or investment outcomes. No part of this script or its features should be considered a signal or assurance of success in the market.
By subscribing to or using the indicator, you agree to the following:
You fully assume all responsibility and liability for the use of this product.
You release the author from any and all liability, including losses or damages arising from its use.
You acknowledge that past performance—real or hypothetical—does not guarantee future outcomes.
You understand that this indicator does not offer personalised advice, and no content associated with it constitutes a solicitation of financial action.
You agree that all purchases are final. Once access is granted, no refunds, reimbursements, or chargebacks will be issued under any circumstance.
You agree to not redistribute, resell, or reverse engineer the script or any part of its logic.
Users are expected to abide by all platform guidelines while using or interacting with this tool. For access instructions, please refer to the Author's Instructions section or access the tool through the verified vendor platform.
Candle Range DetectorCandle Range Detector
// Pine Script v6
// Detects candle-based ranges, mitigations, and sweeps with advanced logic
Overview
This indicator automatically detects price ranges based on candle containment, then tracks when those ranges are mitigated (broken) and when a sweep occurs. It is designed for traders who want to identify liquidity events and range breaks with precision.
How It Works
- Range Detection: A range is formed when a candle is fully contained within the previous candle (its high is lower and its low is higher). This marks a potential area of price balance or liquidity.
- Mitigation: A range is considered mitigated when price closes beyond its extension levels (configurable by normal or Fibonacci logic). This signals that the range has been invalidated or "taken out" by price action.
- Sweep Detection: After mitigation, the script watches for a sweep event: a candle that both trades through the range extreme and closes decisively beyond the log-mid of the candle itself. This is a strong sign of a liquidity grab or stop run.
- Alerts & Visuals: You can enable alerts and on-chart labels for sweeps. Only the most recent mitigated range can be swept, and each range can only be swept once.
- Timeframe Sensitivity: On weekly or monthly charts, a candle can both mitigate and sweep a range on the same bar. On lower timeframes, only one event can occur per bar.
Why It Works
- Candle containment is a robust way to identify natural price ranges and liquidity pools, as it reflects where price is consolidating or being absorbed.
- Mitigation marks the moment when a range is no longer defended, often leading to new directional moves.
- Sweeps are powerful signals of stop hunts or liquidity grabs, especially when confirmed by a close beyond the log-mid of the candle, indicating strong intent.
Visual Explanation
Tip: Use this tool to spot high-probability reversal or continuation zones, and to get alerted to key liquidity events in real time.
SiCInside Sweep Close (ISC):
This concept captures a specific price action behavior and can help refine trading strategies for better precision. Here's a detailed explanation:
Inside:
The closing price of the candle stays within the range of the previous candle.
This indicates a containment of price action, suggesting indecision or preparation for a significant move.
Sweep:
The wick of the candle takes out (or "sweeps") the low (or high) of the previous candle.
This sweep can trigger stop-losses of retail traders or activate pending orders, often used by smart money strategies.
Close:
The candle ultimately closes inside the range of the previous candle.
This close signifies that the sweep was a liquidity grab rather than a genuine breakout, providing an actionable trading signal.
How ISC Can Be Used in Trading:
Liquidity Grab Recognition:
ISC can indicate when liquidity is swept from the market, making it an ideal entry point for traders anticipating a reversal or continuation.
Smart Money Concept (SMC) Synergy:
If you follow SMC principles, ISC aligns with key concepts like liquidity sweeps, order blocks, and mitigation zones.
Risk Management:
By identifying the ISC setup, you can place tighter stop-loss levels just outside the sweep, optimizing risk-reward ratios.
Entry Signals:
When you spot an ISC, you can enter trades at the close of the candle, anticipating a move in the direction opposite to the sweep.
Example of ISC in Action:
Imagine a bearish candle:
The wick sweeps the low of the previous candle, possibly triggering stop-losses.
However, the close stays inside the previous candle’s range.
This setup might indicate a reversal, where price moves upward after grabbing liquidity.
Why This Name Works:
It’s concise, professional, and directly linked to the trading action you’re describing.
The short form, ISC, is easy to remember and discuss within trading circles or while teaching others.
It ties into widely known concepts like smart money, price action, and liquidity sweeps, making it relatable yet unique.
Does this align with how you envision using the concept? Let me know if you’d like more refinements or visual examples!
Smart Money Concepts IndicatorBEST ICT AND SMC INDICATOR
The **Smart Money Concepts Indicator** is designed to enhance trading decisions by incorporating key principles from Smart Money Concepts (SMC), focusing on the detection of market structure changes, liquidity zones, order flow, and order blocks. This indicator is particularly useful for traders looking to understand market dynamics and make informed trading decisions based on advanced market analysis.
#### Key Features:
1. **Break of Structure (BOS)**:
- Identifies upward and downward breaks in market structure, indicating potential trend reversals.
- Visual markers on the chart help traders spot these critical levels.
2. **Change of Character (CHOCH)**:
- Detects significant changes in market direction, highlighting potential shifts in momentum.
- Clearly labeled signals indicate when the market may be changing its character.
3. **Order Blocks**:
- Highlights order blocks, which are key areas where significant buying or selling has occurred.
- Provides visual cues for potential support and resistance zones.
4. **Liquidity Zones**:
- Marks liquidity zones, indicating areas where buy-side or sell-side liquidity may be targeted.
- Helps traders understand where the market might draw liquidity.
5. **Dynamic Take Profit and Stop Loss Levels**:
- Calculates and plots take profit (TP) and stop loss (SL) levels based on the Average True Range (ATR) for adaptive risk management.
- Customizable multipliers allow traders to adjust levels based on their risk tolerance.
6. **Order Flow Analysis**:
- Displays bullish and bearish order flow signals based on candle close relative to open.
- Provides insights into market sentiment and potential future price action.
#### How to Use:
- **Identifying Entry and Exit Points**: Use BOS and CHOCH signals to find potential entry points, while leveraging TP and SL levels for risk management.
- **Market Analysis**: Analyze order blocks and liquidity zones to make informed decisions on market behavior.
- **Visual Confirmation**: The clear visual cues provided by the indicator make it easier to interpret market movements and align trades with institutional behavior.
#### Conclusion:
The Smart Money Concepts Indicator is an invaluable tool for traders looking to enhance their understanding of market structure and make more informed trading decisions. By integrating advanced concepts like BOS, CHOCH, and liquidity analysis, this indicator helps traders navigate the complexities of the market with greater confidence.
ICT Comprehensive IndicatorThe ICT Comprehensive Indicator is a robust tool designed to assist traders in applying key concepts from the Inner Circle Trader (ICT) methodology directly to their TradingView charts. This indicator integrates multiple ICT principles to provide a holistic view of the market, aiming to enhance trading analysis and decision-making.
Key Features:
Market Structure Analysis:
Swing Highs and Lows:
Automatically identifies and marks significant swing highs and lows.
Plots dotted lines at these levels to help visualize market structure and trend direction.
Red Lines: Indicate swing highs (potential resistance levels).
Green Lines: Indicate swing lows (potential support levels).
Liquidity Pools:
Highlights potential liquidity zones where stop orders may accumulate.
Marks previous swing highs and lows with small circles to identify areas institutions might target for liquidity.
Order Blocks Identification:
Bullish Order Blocks:
Detects the last down candle before a significant up move.
Draws solid green lines extended to the right, representing potential support zones.
Bearish Order Blocks:
Detects the last up candle before a significant down move.
Draws solid red lines extended to the right, representing potential resistance zones.
Fair Value Gaps (Imbalance):
Identifies and highlights gaps in price action where the market moved rapidly, leaving imbalances.
Draws semi-transparent purple boxes to indicate areas where the price may retrace to fill unfilled orders.
Time and Price Theory:
Trading Sessions Highlighting:
Allows selection of major trading sessions: London, New York, or Asian.
Highlights the chosen session on the chart with a semi-transparent blue background.
Helps focus analysis during periods of higher liquidity and volatility.
Risk Management Display:
Calculates and displays the risk amount per trade based on user-defined account size and risk percentage.
Shows a label on the chart with the calculated risk amount to aid in proper position sizing.
Custom Alerts:
Provides alerts for key events:
Formation of new swing highs or lows.
Identification of bullish or bearish order blocks.
Detection of fair value gaps (both up and down).
How to Use:
Add the Indicator to Your Chart:
Search for "ICT Comprehensive Indicator" in the TradingView Indicators library.
Add it to your chart to begin analyzing the market using ICT concepts.
Configure Settings:
Trading Session Selection:
Choose your preferred trading session in the settings to highlight it on the chart.
Risk Management Inputs:
Input your account size and desired risk percentage per trade to calculate the risk amount.
Analyze the Market:
Market Structure:
Use the swing highs and lows to understand the current market trend.
Liquidity Pools and Order Blocks:
Identify potential entry and exit points by observing marked liquidity zones and order blocks.
Fair Value Gaps:
Look for possible retracement areas where the price may return to fill imbalances.
Set Up Alerts:
Configure alerts based on the indicator's conditions to stay informed of significant market events without constant monitoring.
Benefits:
Holistic Analysis Tool:
Combines multiple ICT principles into one indicator for comprehensive market analysis.
Enhanced Decision-Making:
Aids in identifying high-probability trade setups by highlighting key market areas.
Time-Efficient:
Automates the detection of complex trading concepts, saving time on manual analysis.
Customizable:
Adjustable settings allow tailoring the indicator to individual trading styles and preferences.
Disclaimer:
This indicator is intended for educational and informational purposes only.
Trading involves significant risk, and past performance is not indicative of future results.
Always conduct thorough analysis and consult with a financial advisor before making trading decisions.
Note:
This indicator is inspired by ICT concepts but is not affiliated with or endorsed by Inner Circle Trader.
Users are encouraged to have a foundational understanding of ICT methodologies to fully benefit from this tool.
Sessions Lite [TradingFinder] New York, London, Asia, NYSE Forex🔵 Introduction
A trading session is one of the basic concepts in the financial market that refers to specific time periods. In fact, a session means hours during the day and night, during which traders in a certain part of the world conduct their transactions.
Although the "Forex" and "CFDs" market is open 24 hours a day and it is possible to trade in it, but in some hours the activity in this market decreases so much that many traders prefer not to trade and only watch the market. On the other hand, there are specific times when the market is very busy and dynamic, and many traders tend to trade during these hours of the day and night.
Trading sessions are usually divided into three main categories, which are "Asian", "European" and "North American" sessions. These trading sessions are also called the "Tokyo", "London" and "New York" sessions, respectively. But they also categorized these sessions in more detailed ways such as "Sydney session", "Shanghai session" or "NYSE session".
🔵 Tokyo trading session (Asian session)
After the weekend that happens on Saturday and Sunday, the Forex market starts with the Asian session. In this continent, most of the transactions are done in the Tokyo session, and for this reason, it is usually called the Asian session or the Tokyo session. However, other countries such as Australia, China and Singapore also do a lot of trading in this session.
The Tokyo session has a lower volume of transactions compared to the London and New York sessions, and therefore the liquidity is lower. In this session, most of the Forex currency pairs move in a price range. For this reason, different people use the ups and downs with the trading strategy in the range and get profit.
The low liquidity of the Tokyo session means that trading spreads are also higher during these hours. Besides, most of the transactions of this session are done in the early hours and at the same time as the planned news release.
In the Tokyo or Asia session, the best currency pairs to trade are the "Japanese yen", the "Australian dollar", and the "New Zealand dollar".
"Nikkei" index is also a good option for trading. If you trade in the Tokyo session, you should also be aware of the release of economic news and data from Australian, New Zealand and Japanese financial institutions.
🔵 London trading session (European session)
After the Asian session, it is time for the European session. In this period of time, transactions are very large and many European markets are involved. However, the European session is usually known as the London session.
Because of its specific time zone, London is not only known as the Forex trading center in Europe, but it is also known as the Forex trading center in the world. The London session overlaps with two other major trading sessions in the world, Asia and America. This means that most of the Forex transactions are done in this session. According to the latest statistics, 32% of Forex transactions are related to the London session, which shows that about a third of the activity performed in Forex takes place during this period.
This will increase the volume of Forex transactions and increase liquidity. An event that causes the spread of transactions to decrease. Of course, high liquidity also leads to greater volatility, which is desirable for many traders.
In the European session, the pound and euro currencies and the "DAX", "FTSE100", and "CAC40" indices are known as the best tradable assets. Also, traders of this session should pay attention to the news and data published by the "European Central Bank" and the "Bank of England". The news of countries like Germany, France and Italy are also very important.
🔵 American trading session (New York session)
When the New York session begins, several hours have passed since the end of the Tokyo session, but the European session is in the middle. In this session, they usually affect the financial activities carried out in America, but they also affect other countries such as Canada, Mexico and several South American countries.
The "US dollar" and stock indices such as "S&P", "Dow Jones" and "Nasdaq" are the most important assets that are traded in this session.
The early hours of the American session have a lot of liquidity and volatility due to the overlap with the European session, but with the end of the European session, the activity in the American session also decreases.
You can trade all major Forex currency pairs in the New York trading session. In this session, the "Federal Reserve", as the most important central bank in the world, is the institution that you should pay attention to its news and data.
The trading session indicator is an analytical tool in the financial markets that is used to display and analyze specific trading periods during a day. These indicators are generally useful for determining support and resistance levels during any trading session and for detecting different trading patterns.
For example, usually these indicators display the open and close price levels, the highest and lowest prices during a trading session. Also, you may notice various price patterns such as price channels, price phase phases and market trend changes during different trading sessions using these indicators.
🔵 cause of construction
In particular, the session light indicator version is designed and built for those traders who use many different tools on their chart at the same time. These traders can include "Volume Traders", "ICT traders", "Day Traders" and... These individuals can use "Session Lite" without disturbing the display of their other trading tools such as "Order Blocks", "Liquidity", "Zigzag", "FVG" etc.
But in general, there are several reasons for making tools like trading session indicators in financial markets, some of which include the following :
1. Analysis of specific time frames : Some traders and investors like to consider specific time frames for price analysis and review. For example, analyzing price changes during each trading session can help analyze trading patterns and identify trading opportunities.
2. Recognize different price patterns : Different price patterns may be observed during trading sessions. Trading session indicators can help to make better trading decisions by analyzing these patterns and their strengths and weaknesses.
3. Identifying Support and Resistance Levels : These tools may help to identify support and resistance levels during any trading session which can be helpful in deciding whether to enter or exit the market.
🔵 How to use
The Session Lite indicator displays 8 sessions by default. Asia session, Sydney session, Tokyo session, Shanghai session, Europe session, London session, New York session and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) session are the sessions that are displayed.
You can activate or deactivate the display of each session by using the tick button next to the name of each session.
Two gray vertical dashes are also displayed by default, which indicate the beginning of the European session and the New York session. This feature is available for all sessions, but it is enabled by default only for these two sessions, and you can activate it for the rest of the session. You can enable or disable the display of this line by using the Start Session tick key.
Likewise, the information table is displayed by default, which includes the open or closed information of each session and the start and end times of each session. These timings are based on the UTC time zone.
Accordingly, the schedule of trading sessions is as follows :
Asia session from 23:00 to 06:00
Sydney session from 23:00 to 05:00
Tokyo session from 00:00 to 00:06
Shanghai session from 01:30 to 06:57
European session from 07:00 to 16:30
London session from 08:00 to 16:30
New York session from 13:00 to 22:00
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) session from 14:30 to T 22:00
Important note : the beginning of the European session coincides with the opening of the Frankfurt market.
🔵 Settings
• In the settings section, there are customization capabilities according to the type of use of each user. The settings related to showing or not showing the box of each session, the start indicator of each session, setting the start and end time of the session and choosing the desired color to display each session are among the things that can be set from this section.
• At the end of the settings, you will see the "Info Table" option; By disabling this option, the "sessions" clock table displayed on the upper right side will be disabled.
Smart Money Essentials [TFO]This indicator utilizes “Smart Money Concepts” like liquidity, order blocks, premium & discount, and more to analyze price action.
What’s included in the initial release:
Market Structure
Liquidity
Displacement
Order Blocks
Premium / Discount
Confluence Table
Alerts
Market structure logic objectively identifies whether the current trend is bullish or bearish, based on swing highs and lows. Liquidity levels offer insight into major pivots where we can assume many traders may place their stop loss, which can also serve as areas where “Smart Money” may be accumulating or distributing positions.
Displacement adds to this by spotting rapid price movement, often accompanied by imbalances where price may come back to before continuing in the direction of the displacement. These can be filtered based on whether the imbalance is accompanied by a Break of Structure (BOS) or Market Structure Shift (MSS), which may give additional insight into the draw on liquidity.
Order blocks (OB’s) are detected and treated as areas that may offer support for price in an uptrend or resistance in a downtrend. Premium and discount zones are essentially fitted by an “auto-fib” retracement that looks at recent liquidity levels, and optionally offers areas to look for an Optimal Trade Entry (OTE) where price retraces between 62-79% of the preceding displacement leg.
The confluence table provides an organized place to visualize and identify where any of the above concepts may be present at or around the same time. We can implement a threshold where, if the number of selected factors meets or exceeds this threshold, we can potentially identify bullish and bearish opportunities where multiple layers of confluence are overlapping.
And of course, alerts are built in for all significant events related to the above concepts, for example: runs on liquidity, BOS and MSS, rejections from OB and OTE, etc.
Order Block Finder# Day Trading GPS Order Block Finder
## Description
The Day Trading GPS Order Block Finder indicator is a powerful tool designed to identify and visualize key supply and demand zones in the market. This indicator stands out by offering unparalleled customization and control over the display of order blocks, allowing traders to fine-tune their analysis based on specific market conditions and trading sessions.
## Key Features
1. **Selective Order Block Display**: Unique ability to show only unmitigated order blocks, providing a cleaner and more relevant view of potential support and resistance areas.
2. **Time-Based Filtering**: Customize the indicator to display order blocks only during specific trading sessions or periods of high liquidity. This feature allows traders to focus on the most significant order blocks that occur when market participation is at its peak.
3. **Liquidity-Focused Analysis**: By coupling order block detection with customizable time windows, traders can highlight only those order blocks that coincide with periods of high market activity, potentially increasing the reliability of the signals.
4. **Flexible Reference Points**: Choose between using candle wicks or body for order block calculations, adapting to different trading styles and preferences.
5. **Dynamic Proximity Factor**: Automatically adjust the visibility of order blocks based on their proximity to the current price, ensuring focus on the most relevant zones.
6. **Customizable Visuals**: Full control over the appearance of order blocks, including colors, label styles, and midline display options.
7. **Multi-Session Support**: Define up to four different trading sessions with unique colors, perfect for multi-market analysis or focusing on specific trading windows.
8. **Comprehensive Dashboard**: Optional dashboard display providing real-time information on active order blocks, enhancing your market overview at a glance.
## How It Enhances Your Trading
- Identify potential reversal zones with precision
- Filter out noise by focusing on unmitigated order blocks
- Tailor your analysis to specific trading sessions or high liquidity periods
- Gain a clear visual representation of supply and demand dynamics
- Enhance your trading decisions with a customizable, data-rich dashboard
- Focus on the most significant order blocks by aligning with periods of high market participation
## Videos on setting up the Day Trading GPS Order Block Finder Indicator & its features - make sure you watch both videos
- Video #1 is a short video (about 4 minutes): youtu.be
- Video #2 is much longer (about 20 minutes) and goes into more detail: youtu.be
Whether you're a day trader focusing on specific market hours or a swing trader looking for key levels, the Day Trading GPS Order Block Finder Indicator adapts to your strategy, providing valuable insights into market structure and potential turning points. By allowing you to filter order blocks based on time and potential market liquidity, this indicator helps you focus on the most impactful price levels for your trading decisions.
## Note
This indicator is a visual tool to aid in your trading decisions. Always combine its signals with other forms of analysis and adhere to proper risk management practices. The ability to filter order blocks based on time windows is particularly useful for traders who want to focus on periods of high liquidity, but remember that market conditions can vary, and past performance doesn't guarantee future results.
HyperFlowIntroduction
HyperFlow is a premium market structure and liquidity rotation model built around the principles of internal inefficiencies, tested imbalances, and delivery shifts. Drawing inspiration from ICT concepts, it provides a high-level framework for identifying smart money footprints and timing entries with precision.
Rather than forecasting direction, HyperFlow focuses on recognizing repeatable delivery behaviors — helping traders visually track liquidity shifts from internal ranges to external objectives with consistency.
Core Philosophy
Markets are governed by the logic of liquidity engineering — the search and destruction of internal inefficiencies (Fair Value Gaps), followed by continuations toward external liquidity.
Timeframes to use:
HTF -> LTF
5m -> 15s
15m -> 1m
1h -> 5m
4h -> 15m
Daily -> 1h
Weekly -> 4h
Monthly -> 1D
HyperFlow identifies these transitions by:
Detecting High Timeframe Fair Value Gaps (HTF FVGs) — structural imbalances created by displacement
Tracking Valid Tests of those FVGs — signaling willingness to respect internal structure
Filtering for Delivery Confirmations — only acting when price delivers with intent through reclaimed imbalances
Mapping Risk and Objective Zones — using recent swing structures to define stop and target logic rooted in market logic
All components are reactive, visual, and non-repainting — designed to highlight structure after it forms, not anticipate it prematurely.
Key Features
Internal Range Liquidity Zones: Cleanly marked HTF imbalances show where price may seek efficiency
Tested FVG Filtering: Signals only form on valid rebalances — we wait for proof, not potential
Shift in Delivery Conditions: Price must show intent to reclaim imbalance before any rotation is considered
Automatic Objective Mapping: Recent structural highs/lows are used to project stop and target zones automatically
Session Filters + Time Alignment: Restrict signals to high-probability hours or defined killzones
Minimal, High-Impact Visuals: Tested/untested FVGs are differentiated by transparency and tone, keeping your chart clean and focused
HyperFlow is built for:
Traders who understand price delivery theory
Analysts studying displacement → reversion → continuation
Those seeking higher timeframe bias alignment through tested structure
Users of ICT-based concepts who want a visual, rules-based companion
This is not a beginner's tool. It’s for those seeking repeatable execution through structure and refinement, not guesswork.
Terms and Conditions
Our charting tools are products provided for informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial, investment, or trading advice. Our charting tools are not designed to predict market movements or provide specific recommendations. Users should be aware that past performance is not indicative of future results and should not be relied upon for making financial decisions. By using our charting tools, the purchaser agrees that the seller and the creator are not responsible for any decisions made based on the information provided by these charting tools. The purchaser assumes full responsibility and liability for any actions taken and the consequences thereof, including any loss of money or investments that may occur as a result of using these products. Hence, by purchasing these charting tools, the customer accepts and acknowledges that the seller and the creator are not liable nor responsible for any unwanted outcome that arises from the development, the sale, or the use of these products. Finally, the purchaser indemnifies the seller from any and all liability. If the purchaser was invited through the Friends and Family Program, they acknowledge that the provided discount code only applies to the first initial purchase of any SMCapital product. The purchaser is therefore responsible for cancelling – or requesting to cancel – their subscription in the event that they do not wish to continue using the product at full retail price. If the purchaser no longer wishes to use the products, they must unsubscribe from the membership service, if applicable. We hold no reimbursement, refund, or chargeback policy. Once these Terms and Conditions are accepted by the Customer, before purchase, no reimbursements, refunds or chargebacks will be provided under any circumstances.
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Currency Futures StatisticsThe "Currency Futures Statistics" indicator provides comprehensive insights into the performance and characteristics of various currency futures. This indicator is crucial for portfolio management as it combines multiple metrics that are instrumental in evaluating currency futures' risk and return profiles.
Metrics Included:
Historical Volatility:
Definition: Historical volatility measures the standard deviation of returns over a specified period, scaled to an annual basis.
Importance: High volatility indicates greater price fluctuations, which translates to higher risk. Investors and portfolio managers use volatility to gauge the stability of a currency future and to make informed decisions about risk management and position sizing (Hull, J. C. (2017). Options, Futures, and Other Derivatives).
Open Interest:
Definition: Open interest represents the total number of outstanding futures contracts that are held by market participants.
Importance: High open interest often signifies liquidity in the market, meaning that entering and exiting positions is less likely to impact the price significantly. It also reflects market sentiment and the degree of participation in the futures market (Black, F., & Scholes, M. (1973). The Pricing of Options and Corporate Liabilities).
Year-over-Year (YoY) Performance:
Definition: YoY performance calculates the percentage change in the futures contract's price compared to the same week from the previous year.
Importance: This metric provides insight into the long-term trend and relative performance of a currency future. Positive YoY performance suggests strengthening trends, while negative values indicate weakening trends (Fama, E. F. (1991). Efficient Capital Markets: II).
200-Day Simple Moving Average (SMA) Position:
Definition: This metric indicates whether the current price of the currency future is above or below its 200-day simple moving average.
Importance: The 200-day SMA is a widely used trend indicator. If the price is above the SMA, it suggests a bullish trend, while being below indicates a bearish trend. This information is vital for trend-following strategies and can help in making buy or sell decisions (Bollinger, J. (2001). Bollinger on Bollinger Bands).
Why These Metrics are Important for Portfolio Management:
Risk Assessment: Historical volatility and open interest provide essential information for assessing the risk associated with currency futures. Understanding the volatility helps in estimating potential price swings, which is crucial for managing risk and setting appropriate stop-loss levels.
Liquidity and Market Participation: Open interest is a critical indicator of market liquidity. Higher open interest usually means tighter bid-ask spreads and better liquidity, which facilitates smoother trading and better execution of trades.
Trend Analysis: YoY performance and the SMA position help in analyzing long-term trends. This analysis is crucial for making strategic investment decisions and adjusting the portfolio based on changing market conditions.
Informed Decision-Making: Combining these metrics allows for a holistic view of the currency futures market. This comprehensive view helps in making informed decisions, balancing risks and returns, and optimizing the portfolio to align with investment goals.
In summary, the "Currency Futures Statistics" indicator equips investors and portfolio managers with valuable data points that are essential for effective risk management, liquidity assessment, trend analysis, and overall portfolio optimization.
VAMSI ADVANCE Entry HelperThe "VAMSI Entry Helper" indicator is designed to assist traders in identifying potential entry points in the market by analyzing price equilibrium and liquidity equilibrium using a combination of Relative Strength Index (RSI) and moving averages. Here’s a detailed description of its components and functionality:
Components of the Indicator:
RSI (Relative Strength Index):
RSI Length: This parameter (rsiLengthInput) controls the period over which the RSI is calculated. It is set to 50 by default, but you can adjust it as needed.
RSI Source: The source of the price data for calculating the RSI, which is the closing price by default.
Moving Average (MA):
MA Type: You can choose between Simple Moving Average (SMA) and Exponential Moving Average (EMA) for smoothing the RSI values.
MA Length: This parameter (maLengthInput) controls the period over which the moving average of the RSI is calculated. It is set to 60 by default.
Functionality:
RSI Calculation:
The script calculates the RSI based on the selected source and length. RSI is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements and oscillates between 0 and 100.
The RSI calculation involves computing the average gains and losses over the specified period (rsiLengthInput), and then applying the RSI formula.
Moving Average of RSI:
After calculating the RSI, the indicator computes a moving average of the RSI values using the specified type (SMA or EMA) and length (maLengthInput). This smoothed RSI helps in identifying the equilibrium of liquidity.
Plots:
RSI Plot: The RSI values are plotted on the chart with a purple line (#4B0082), providing a visual representation of price equilibrium.
MA Plot: The moving average of the RSI is plotted with a black line, showing the smoothed trend of the RSI.
Middle Band: A horizontal line at the 50 level is plotted as a reference point, indicating the midpoint of the RSI scale. This can help in identifying overbought and oversold conditions.
Use Case:
Price Equilibrium: The RSI plot helps traders identify when the price is relatively strong or weak. RSI values above 70 may indicate an overbought condition, while values below 30 may indicate an oversold condition.
Liquidity Equilibrium: The moving average of the RSI provides a smoothed view of the RSI, helping traders see the overall trend of liquidity equilibrium.
Example Usage:
Entry Points: Traders might look for entry points when the RSI crosses above or below its moving average, indicating potential changes in momentum.
Overbought/Oversold Conditions: Traders can use the RSI values along with the middle band (50) to identify overbought (RSI > 70) and oversold (RSI < 30) conditions.
Customization:
RSI Length: Adjustable to fit different trading strategies and timeframes.
Source: You can change the source data for the RSI calculation (e.g., close, open, high, low).
MA Type and Length: You can choose between SMA and EMA and adjust the period to better fit your trading style.
This indicator provides a comprehensive tool for traders to analyze price and liquidity equilibrium, helping them make informed decisions about entry points in the market.
CRYPTO DIVERGENCE FINDERThis indicator allows you to easily compare any ticker you're looking at with the ones I've found to work best over many years of studying the crypto market. For these reasons, the code of the script is hidden because that is exactly what makes it unique.
You can choose any cryptocurrency, but I recommend using only perpetuals on 'BINANCE' exchange.
If the comparison mode is enabled, the current ticker you are viewing is divided by the ticker selected in the indicator.
For example, if you are watching "SOLUSDT.P" you should open the settings of the indicator and write "SOLUSDT.P" in the ticker field. Then you will get the SOLUSDT.P correlation index with other crypto and currency pairs that are correlated (like I already said this is something that is product of many years of studying this market and this is exactly what is unique about the code so the source of the script have to stay protected).
If you are a beginer, you can just apply simple trend-breakout strategy after you spot the divergence.
For advanced traders, you can use this together with ICT's and SMC concepts as a confirmation upon your entry.
Universal Global SessionUniversal Global Session
This Script combines the world sessions of: Stocks, Forex, Bitcoin Kill Zones, strategic points, all configurable, in a single Script, to capitalize the opening and closing times of global exchanges as investment assets, becoming an Universal Global Session .
It is based on the great work of @oscarvs ( BITCOIN KILL ZONES v2 ) and the scripts of @ChrisMoody. Thank you Oscar and Chris for your excellent judgment and great work.
At the end of this writing you can find all the internet references of the extensive documentation that I present here. To maximize your benefits in the use of this Script, I recommend that you read the entire document to create an objective and practical criterion.
All the hours of the different exchanges are presented at GMT -6. In Market24hClock you can adjust it to your preferences.
After a deep investigation I have been able to show that the different world sessions reveal underlying investment cycles, where it is possible to find sustained changes in the nominal behavior of the trend before the passage from one session to another and in the natural overlaps between the sessions. These underlying movements generally occur 15 minutes before the start, close or overlap of the session, when the session properly starts and also 15 minutes after respectively. Therefore, this script is designed to highlight these particular trending behaviors. Try it, discover your own conclusions and let me know in the notes, thank you.
Foreign Exchange Market Hours
It is the schedule by which currency market participants can buy, sell, trade and speculate on currencies all over the world. It is open 24 hours a day during working days and closes on weekends, thanks to the fact that operations are carried out through a network of information systems, instead of physical exchanges that close at a certain time. It opens Monday morning at 8 am local time in Sydney —Australia— (which is equivalent to Sunday night at 7 pm, in New York City —United States—, according to Eastern Standard Time), and It closes at 5pm local time in New York City (which is equivalent to 6am Saturday morning in Sydney).
The Forex market is decentralized and driven by local sessions, where the hours of Forex trading are based on the opening range of each active country, becoming an efficient transfer mechanism for all participants. Four territories in particular stand out: Sydney, Tokyo, London and New York, where the highest volume of operations occurs when the sessions in London and New York overlap. Furthermore, Europe is complemented by major financial centers such as Paris, Frankfurt and Zurich. Each day of forex trading begins with the opening of Australia, then Asia, followed by Europe, and finally North America. As markets in one region close, another opens - or has already opened - and continues to trade in the currency market. The seven most traded currencies in the world are: the US dollar, the euro, the Japanese yen, the British pound, the Australian dollar, the Canadian dollar, and the New Zealand dollar.
Currencies are needed around the world for international trade, this means that operations are not dominated by a single exchange market, but rather involve a global network of brokers from around the world, such as banks, commercial companies, central banks, companies investment management, hedge funds, as well as retail forex brokers and global investors. Because this market operates in multiple time zones, it can be accessed at any time except during the weekend, therefore, there is continuously at least one open market and there are some hours of overlap between the closing of the market of one region and the opening of another. The international scope of currency trading means that there are always traders around the world making and satisfying demands for a particular currency.
The market involves a global network of exchanges and brokers from around the world, although time zones overlap, the generally accepted time zone for each region is as follows:
Sydney 5pm to 2am EST (10pm to 7am UTC)
London 3am to 12 noon EST (8pm to 5pm UTC)
New York 8am to 5pm EST (1pm to 10pm UTC)
Tokyo 7pm to 4am EST (12am to 9am UTC)
Trading Session
A financial asset trading session refers to a period of time that coincides with the daytime trading hours for a given location, it is a business day in the local financial market. This may vary according to the asset class and the country, therefore operators must know the hours of trading sessions for the securities and derivatives in which they are interested in trading. If investors can understand market hours and set proper targets, they will have a much greater chance of making a profit within a workable schedule.
Kill Zones
Kill zones are highly liquid events. Many different market participants often come together and perform around these events. The activity itself can be event-driven (margin calls or option exercise-related activity), portfolio management-driven (asset allocation rebalancing orders and closing buy-in), or institutionally driven (larger players needing liquidity to complete the size) or a combination of any of the three. This intense cross-current of activity at a very specific point in time often occurs near significant technical levels and the established trends emerging from these events often persist until the next Death Zone approaches or enters.
Kill Zones are evolving with time and the course of world history. Since the end of World War II, New York has slowly invaded London's place as the world center for commercial banking. So much so that during the latter part of the 20th century, New York was considered the new center of the financial universe. With the end of the cold war, that leadership appears to have shifted towards Europe and away from the United States. Furthermore, Japan has slowly lost its former dominance in the global economic landscape, while Beijing's has increased dramatically. Only time will tell how these death zones will evolve given the ever-changing political, economic, and socioeconomic influences of each region.
Financial Markets
New York
New York (NYSE Chicago, NASDAQ)
7:30 am - 2:00 pm
It is the second largest currency platform in the world, followed largely by foreign investors as it participates in 90% of all operations, where movements on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) can have an immediate effect (powerful) on the dollar, for example, when companies merge and acquisitions are finalized, the dollar can instantly gain or lose value.
A. Complementary Stock Exchanges
Brazil (BOVESPA - Brazilian Stock Exchange)
07:00 am - 02:55 pm
Canada (TSX - Toronto Stock Exchange)
07:30 am - 02:00 pm
New York (NYSE - New York Stock Exchange)
08:30 am - 03:00 pm
B. North American Trading Session
07:00 am - 03:00 pm
(from the beginning of the business day on NYSE and NASDAQ, until the end of the New York session)
New York, Chicago and Toronto (Canada) open the North American session. Characterized by the most aggressive trading within the markets, currency pairs show high volatility. As the US markets open, trading is still active in Europe, however trading volume generally decreases with the end of the European session and the overlap between the US and Europe.
C. Strategic Points
US main session starts in 1 hour
07:30 am
The euro tends to drop before the US session. The NYSE, CHX and TSX (Canada) trading sessions begin 1 hour after this strategic point. The North American session begins trading Forex at 07:00 am.
This constitutes the beginning of the overlap of the United States and the European market that spans from 07:00 am to 10:35 am, often called the best time to trade EUR / USD, it is the period of greatest liquidity for the main European currencies since it is where they have their widest daily ranges.
When New York opens at 07:00 am the most intense trading begins in both the US and European markets. The overlap of European and American trading sessions has 80% of the total average trading range for all currency pairs during US business hours and 70% of the total average trading range for all currency pairs during European business hours. The intersection of the US and European sessions are the most volatile overlapping hours of all.
Influential news and data for the USD are released between 07:30 am and 09:00 am and play the biggest role in the North American Session. These are the strategically most important moments of this activity period: 07:00 am, 08:00 am and 08:30 am.
The main session of operations in the United States and Canada begins
08:30 am
Start of main trading sessions in New York, Chicago and Toronto. The European session still overlaps the North American session and this is the time for large-scale unpredictable trading. The United States leads the market. It is difficult to interpret the news due to speculation. Trends develop very quickly and it is difficult to identify them, however trends (especially for the euro), which have developed during the overlap, often turn the other way when Europe exits the market.
Second hour of the US session and last hour of the European session
09:30 am
End of the European session
10:35 am
The trend of the euro will change rapidly after the end of the European session.
Last hour of the United States session
02:00 pm
Institutional clients and very large funds are very active during the first and last working hours of almost all stock exchanges, knowing this allows to better predict price movements in the opening and closing of large markets. Within the last trading hours of the secondary market session, a pullback can often be seen in the EUR / USD that continues until the opening of the Tokyo session. Generally it happens if there was an upward price movement before 04:00 pm - 05:00 pm.
End of the trade session in the United States
03:00 pm
D. Kill Zones
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
New York Kill Zone. The United States is still the world's largest economy, so by default, the New York opening carries a lot of weight and often comes with a huge injection of liquidity. In fact, most of the world's marketable assets are priced in US dollars, making political and economic activity within this region even more important. Because it is relatively late in the world's trading day, this Death Zone often sees violent price swings within its first hour, leading to the proven adage "never trust the first hour of trading in America. North.
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London
London (LSE - London Stock Exchange)
02:00 am - 10:35 am
Britain dominates the currency markets around the world, and London is its main component. London, a central trading capital of the world, accounts for about 43% of world trade, many Forex trends often originate from London.
A. Complementary Stock Exchange
Dubai (DFM - Dubai Financial Market)
12:00 am - 03:50 am
Moscow (MOEX - Moscow Exchange)
12:30 am - 10:00 am
Germany (FWB - Frankfurt Stock Exchange)
01:00 am - 10:30 am
Afríca (JSE - Johannesburg Stock Exchange)
01:00 am - 09:00 am
Saudi Arabia (TADAWUL - Saudi Stock Exchange)
01:00 am - 06:00 am
Switzerland (SIX - Swiss Stock Exchange)
02:00 am - 10:30 am
B. European Trading Session
02:00 am - 11:00 am
(from the opening of the Frankfurt session to the close of the Order Book on the London Stock Exchange / Euronext)
It is a very liquid trading session, where trends are set that start during the first trading hours in Europe and generally continue until the beginning of the US session.
C. Middle East Trading Session
12:00 am - 06:00 am
(from the opening of the Dubai session to the end of the Riyadh session)
D. Strategic Points
European session begins
02:00 am
London, Frankfurt and Zurich Stock Exchange enter the market, overlap between Europe and Asia begins.
End of the Singapore and Asia sessions
03:00 am
The euro rises almost immediately or an hour after Singapore exits the market.
Middle East Oil Markets Completion Process
05:00 am
Operations are ending in the European-Asian market, at which time Dubai, Qatar and in another hour in Riyadh, which constitute the Middle East oil markets, are closing. Because oil trading is done in US dollars, and the region with the trading day coming to an end no longer needs the dollar, consequently, the euro tends to grow more frequently.
End of the Middle East trading session
06:00 am
E. Kill Zones
5:00 am - 7:00 am
London Kill Zone. Considered the center of the financial universe for more than 500 years, Europe still has a lot of influence in the banking world. Many older players use the European session to establish their positions. As such, the London Open often sees the most significant trend-setting activity on any trading day. In fact, it has been suggested that 80% of all weekly trends are set through the London Kill Zone on Tuesday.
F. Kill Zones (close)
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
London Kill Zone (close).
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Tokyo
Tokyo (JPX - Tokyo Stock Exchange)
06:00 pm - 12:00 am
It is the first Asian market to open, receiving most of the Asian trade, just ahead of Hong Kong and Singapore.
A. Complementary Stock Exchange
Singapore (SGX - Singapore Exchange)
07:00 pm - 03:00 am
Hong Kong (HKEx - Hong Kong Stock Exchange)
07:30 pm - 02:00 am
Shanghai (SSE - Shanghai Stock Exchange)
07:30 pm - 01:00 am
India (NSE - India National Stock Exchange)
09:45 pm - 04:00 am
B. Asian Trading Session
06:00 pm - 03:00 am
From the opening of the Tokyo session to the end of the Singapore session
The first major Asian market to open is Tokyo which has the largest market share and is the third largest Forex trading center in the world. Singapore opens in an hour, and then the Chinese markets: Shanghai and Hong Kong open 30 minutes later. With them, the trading volume increases and begins a large-scale operation in the Asia-Pacific region, offering more liquidity for the Asian-Pacific currencies and their crosses. When European countries open their doors, more liquidity will be offered to Asian and European crossings.
C. Strategic Points
Second hour of the Tokyo session
07:00 pm
This session also opens the Singapore market. The commercial dynamics grows in anticipation of the opening of the two largest Chinese markets in 30 minutes: Shanghai and Hong Kong, within these 30 minutes or just before the China session begins, the euro usually falls until the same moment of the opening of Shanghai and Hong Kong.
Second hour of the China session
08:30 pm
Hong Kong and Shanghai start trading and the euro usually grows for more than an hour. The EUR / USD pair mixes up as Asian exporters convert part of their earnings into both US dollars and euros.
Last hour of the Tokyo session
11:00 pm
End of the Tokyo session
12:00 am
If the euro has been actively declining up to this time, China will raise the euro after the Tokyo shutdown. Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore remain open and take matters into their own hands causing the growth of the euro. Asia is a huge commercial and industrial region with a large number of high-quality economic products and gigantic financial turnover, making the number of transactions on the stock exchanges huge during the Asian session. That is why traders, who entered the trade at the opening of the London session, should pay attention to their terminals when Asia exits the market.
End of the Shanghai session
01:00 am
The trade ends in Shanghai. This is the last trading hour of the Hong Kong session, during which market activity peaks.
D. Kill Zones
10:00 pm - 2:00 am
Asian Kill Zone. Considered the "Institutional" Zone, this zone represents both the launch pad for new trends as well as a recharge area for the post-American session. It is the beginning of a new day (or week) for the world and as such it makes sense that this zone often sets the tone for the remainder of the global business day. It is ideal to pay attention to the opening of Tokyo, Beijing and Sydney.
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Sidney
Sydney (ASX - Australia Stock Exchange)
06:00 pm - 12:00 am
A. Complementary Stock Exchange
New Zealand (NZX - New Zealand Stock Exchange)
04:00 pm - 10:45 pm
It's where the global trading day officially begins. While it is the smallest of the megamarkets, it sees a lot of initial action when markets reopen Sunday afternoon as individual traders and financial institutions are trying to regroup after the long hiatus since Friday afternoon. On weekdays it constitutes the end of the current trading day where the change in the settlement date occurs.
B. Pacific Trading Session
04:00 pm - 12:00 am
(from the opening of the Wellington session to the end of the Sydney session)
Forex begins its business hours when Wellington (New Zealand Exchange) opens local time on Monday. Sydney (Australian Stock Exchange) opens in 2 hours. It is a session with a fairly low volatility, configuring itself as the calmest session of all. Strong movements appear when influential news is published and when the Pacific session overlaps the Asian Session.
C. Strategic Points
End of the Sydney session
12:00 am
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Conclusions
The best time to trade is during overlaps in trading times between open markets. Overlaps equate to higher price ranges, creating greater opportunities.
Regarding press releases (news), it should be noted that these in the currency markets have the power to improve a normally slow trading period. When a major announcement is made regarding economic data, especially when it goes against the predicted forecast, the coin can lose or gain value in a matter of seconds. In general, the more economic growth a country produces, the more positive the economy is for international investors. Investment capital tends to flow to countries that are believed to have good growth prospects and subsequently good investment opportunities, leading to the strengthening of the country's exchange rate. Also, a country that has higher interest rates through its government bonds tends to attract investment capital as foreign investors seek high-yield opportunities. However, stable economic growth and attractive yields or interest rates are inextricably intertwined. It's important to take advantage of market overlaps and keep an eye out for press releases when setting up a trading schedule.
References:
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BE-Indicator Aggregator toolkit█ Overview:
BE-Indicator Aggregator toolkit is a toolkit which is built for those we rely on taking multi-confirmation from different indicators available with the traders. This Toolkit aid's traders in understanding their custom logic for their trade setups and provides the summarized results on how it performed over the past.
█ How It Works:
Load the external indicator plots in the indicator input setting
Provide your custom logic for the trade setup
Set your expected SL & TP values
█ Legends, Definitions & Logic Building Rules:
Building the logic for your trade setup plays a pivotal role in the toolkit, it shall be broken into parts and toolkit aims to understand each of the logical parts of your setup and interpret the outcome as trade accuracy.
Toolkit broadly aims to understand 4 types of inputs in "Condition Builder"
Comments : Line which starts with single quotation ( ' ) shall be ignored by toolkit while understanding the logic.
Note: Blank line space or less than 3 characters are treated equally to comments.
Long Condition: Line which starts with " L- " shall be considered for identifying Long setups.
Short Condition: Line which starts with " S- " shall be considered for identifying Short setups.
Variables: Line which starts with " VAR- " shall be considered as variables. Variables can be one such criteria for Long or short condition.
Building Rules: Define all variables first then specify the condition. The usual declare and assign concept of programming. :p)
Criteria Rules: Criteria are individual logic for your one parent condition. multiple criteria can be present in one condition. Each parameter should be delimited with ' | ' key and each criteria should be delimited with ' , ' (Comma with a space - IMPORTANT!!!)
█ Sample Codes for Conditional Builder:
For Trading Long when Open = Low
For Trading Short when Open = High with a Red candle
'Long Setup <---- Comment
L-O|E|L
' E <- in the above line refers to Equals ' = '
'Short Setup
S-AND:O|E|H, O|G|C
' 2 Criteria for used building one condition. Since, both have to satisfied used "AND:" logic.
Understanding of Operator Legends:
"E" => Refers to Equals
"NE" => Refers to Not Equals
"NEOR" => Logical value is Either Comparing value 1 or Comparing value 2
"NEAND" => Logical value is Comparing value 1 And Comparing value 2
"G" => Logical value Greater than Comparing value 1
"GE" => Logical value Greater than and equal to Comparing value 1
"L" => Logical value Lesser than Comparing value 1
"LE" => Logical value Lesser than and equal to Comparing value 1
"B" => Logical value is Between Comparing value 1 & Comparing value 2
"BE" => Logical value is Between or Equal to Comparing value 1 & Comparing value 2
"OSE" => Logical value is Outside of Comparing value 1 & Comparing value 2
"OSI" => Logical value is Outside or Equal to Comparing value 1 & Comparing value 2
"ERR" => Logical value is 'na'
"NERR" => Logical value is not 'na'
"CO" => Logical value Crossed Over Comparing value 1
"CU" => Logical value Crossed Under Comparing value 1
Understanding of Condition Legends:
AND: -> All criteria's to be satisfied for the condition to be True.
NAND: -> Output of AND condition shall be Inversed for the condition to be True.
OR: -> One of criteria to be satisfied for the condition to be True.
NOR: -> Output of OR condition shall be Inversed for the condition to be True.
ATLEAST:X: -> At-least X no of criteria to be satisfied for the condition to be True.
Note: "X" can be any number
NATLEAST:X: -> Output of ATLEAST condition shall be Inversed for the condition to be True
WASTRUE:X: -> Single criteria WAS TRUE within X bar in past for the condition to be True.
Note: "X" can be any number.
ISTRUE:X: -> Single criteria is TRUE since X bar in past for the condition to be True.
Note: "X" can be any number.
Understanding of Variable Legends:
While Condition Supports 8 Types, Variable supports only 6 Types listed below
AND: -> All criteria's to be satisfied for the Variable to be True.
NAND: -> Output of AND condition shall be Inversed for the Variable to be True.
OR: -> One of criteria to be satisfied for the Variable to be True.
NOR: -> Output of OR condition shall be Inversed for the Variable to be True.
ATLEAST:X: -> At-least X no of criteria to be satisfied for the Variable to be True.
Note: "X" can be any number
NATLEAST:X: -> Output of ATLEAST condition shall be Inversed for the Variable to be True
█ Sample Outputs with Logics:
1. RSI Indicator + Technical Indicator: StopLoss: 2.25 against Reward ratio of 1.75 (3.94 value)
Plots Used in Indicator Settings:
Source 1:- RSI
Source 2:- RSI Based MA
Source 3:- Strong Buy
Source 4:- Strong Sell
Logic Used:
For Long Setup : RSI Should be above RSI Based MA, RSI has been Rising when compared to 3 candles ago, Technical Indicator signaled for a Strong Buy on the current candle, however in last 6 candles Technical indicator signaled for Strong Sell.
Similarly Inverse for Short Setup.
L-AND:ES1|GE|ES2, ES1|G|ES1
L-ES3|E|1
L-OR:ES4 |E|1, ES4 |E|1, ES4 |E|1, ES4 |E|1, ES4 |E|1, ES4 |E|1
S-AND:ES1|LE|ES2, ES1|L|ES1
S-ES4|E|1
S-OR:ES3 |E|1, ES3 |E|1, ES3 |E|1, ES3 |E|1, ES3 |E|1, ES3 |E|1
'Note: Last OR condition can also be written by using WASTRUE definition like below
'L-WASTRUE:6:ES4|E|1
'S-WASTRUE:6:ES3|E|1
Output:
2. Volumatic Support / Resistance Levels :
Plots Used in Indicator Settings:
Source 1:- Resistance
Source 2:- Support
Logic Used:
For Long Setup : Long Trade on Liquidity Support.
For Short Setup : Short Trade on Liquidity Resistance.
'Variable Named "ChkLowTradingAbvSupport" is declared to check if last 3 candles is trading above support line of liquidity.
VAR-ChkLowTradingAbvSupport:AND:L|G|ES2, L |G|ES2, L |G|ES2
'Variable Named "ChkCurBarClsdAbv4thBarHigh" is declared to check if current bar closed above the high of previous candle where the Liquidity support is taken (4th Bar).
VAR-ChkCurBarClsdAbv4thBarHigh:OR:C|GE|H , L|G|H
'Combining Condition and Variable to Initiate Long Trade Logic
L-L |LE|ES2
L-AND:ChkLowTradingAbvSupport, ChkCurBarClsdAbv4thBarHigh
VAR-ChkHghTradingBlwRes:AND:H|L|ES1, H |L|ES1, H |L|ES1
VAR-ChkCurBarClsdBlw4thBarLow:OR:C|LE|L , H|L|L
S-H |GE|ES1
S-AND:ChkHghTradingBlwRes, ChkCurBarClsdBlw4thBarLow
Output 1: Day Trading Version
Output 2: Scalper Version
Output 3: Position Version
Rpaid Killzone Breakout v3.6Final Indicator Title: Rapid Killzone Break & HTF Levels
Overview
Welcome to the Rapid Killzone Break & HTF Levels, an all-in-one trading toolkit designed for precision and context. This indicator was built to solve a common problem for day traders: how to combine a precise, lower-timeframe (LTF) entry model with the essential context of higher-timeframe (HTF) levels.
This tool is founded on a session-based breakout strategy, leveraging the volatility and liquidity generated during specific market hours (the "Killzones"). It then layers critical HTF support and resistance levels onto your chart, allowing you to make more informed trading decisions without ever needing to switch timeframes.
Whether you trade Forex, Gold, or major Indices, this indicator provides a comprehensive framework for identifying high-probability breakout opportunities.
The Core Strategy
The methodology is a powerful three-step process based on session liquidity and qualified breakouts:
The Killzone Range: The indicator first identifies the high and low established during a specific, high-volatility trading session (e.g., the first hour of London or New York). This range acts as a pool of liquidity. The core idea is that the market will often seek to "sweep" or run the liquidity resting above the session high or below the session low.
The Qualified Breakout: This is not just any breakout strategy. A valid entry signal only appears when price closes decisively outside the Killzone range with significant momentum. To ensure the quality of the signal, the breakout must meet several user-defined criteria:
The Killzone must have a minimum pip range.
The breakout candle must have a strong body-to-wick ratio.
The breakout must be accompanied by a spike in volume.
Higher Timeframe Confluence: A breakout is more likely to succeed if it aligns with the HTF narrative. This indicator plots the previous higher-timeframe candle's high and low directly onto your chart. These levels act as powerful magnets for price or as formidable support/resistance zones. A breakout on the LTF that targets the HTF previous high is a much higher-probability setup than one trading directly into it.
Key Features
📊 DST-Aware Killzones: Automatically adjusting session boxes for London and New York. The timezones are fully configurable (e.g., Europe/London, America/New_York) and automatically handle Daylight Saving Time changes so you never have to manually adjust them.
📈 Killzone Pivots: Automatically draws the High, Low, and a dotted Midpoint from each Killzone session, acting as key intraday levels.
🏛️ Higher Timeframe (HTF) Levels: Plots the previous HTF candle's High and Low as dashed lines on your chart, providing critical context for support, resistance, and targets.
🕯️ HTF Mini-Candles: Displays a visual summary of the last three HTF candles on the right side of your chart, so you can see the HTF trend at a glance.
⏰ Custom Vertical Timestamps: Up to three configurable vertical lines with labels to mark key events like other session opens (e.g., "Sydney Open").
🎛️ Advanced Breakout Filters: Fine-tune your signals with filters for minimum Killzone range, minimum candle body percentage, and volume spikes. (Important: The volume filter requires a data feed that provides real volume, such as OANDA, FXCM, or futures/stock data).
✅ Dynamic Entry Advice Table: After a signal, a table provides a suggested entry technique (e.g., "50% retrace to signal candle") based on how far price has moved from the breakout level.
📋 Killzone Range Stats Table: A clean table shows the current and average pip range for both the London and New York sessions, helping you gauge current volatility.
🛠️ Fully Customizable: Nearly every visual element can be toggled on/off or have its color and style changed to suit your personal chart theme.
How to Use This Indicator
This tool is designed to provide a clear, step-by-step workflow for your trading sessions.
Setup: In the settings, choose your desired Reference Timeframe (e.g., 240 for 4-Hour). Configure your Killzone session times and colors.
Context is King: Before the session begins, take note of where price is in relation to the dashed HTF High/Low lines. Is price consolidating below the previous HTF low? A breakout might target it. Is price approaching the HTF high? This could be a take-profit area or a point of resistance.
Wait for the Range: Allow the London or New York Killzone (the colored box) to form completely.
Anticipate the Breakout: Once the session box is closed, the indicator is now hunting for a valid breakout.
Validate the Signal: When a "Long" or "Short" label appears, this is your entry signal. Check the Info-Box data (RSI, volume, candle body %) to confirm the strength of the move.
Manage the Trade: Use the Killzone pivots and the HTF High/Low lines as potential areas to manage your trade, take partial profits, or identify a final target. Check the Entry Advice table for ideas on refined entries if you miss the initial move.
Applicable Markets
This strategy is most effective on instruments known for their session-based volatility. It has been tested and works exceptionally well on:
Forex Majors: EUR/USD, GBP/USD, etc.
Gold: XAU/USD
Indices: NASDAQ 100 (NQ100), S&P 500 (SPX500)
It is best used on lower timeframes (such as the 5-minute or 15-minute chart) for trade execution.
