Order Block Finder (5-min Demand Zones)This highlights potential bullish order blocks on a 5-min chart when:
Candle is bullish
Small body (suggesting accumulation or absorption)
Lowest low in last X bars
Komut dosyalarını "order block" için ara
Turk Pivot Candle Order BlocksOrder Blocks based on pivot reversal candle
When a pivot High or Pivot Low is found and confirmed, a box will be plotted on the open and close values of that pivot candle
You also have the ability to change the amount of candles the box stretches over as well as the colors of the bullish and bearish boxes
How To Use:-
Pivot points often provide Support and Resistance points on their own,
one way of marking up order blocks is by taking the pivot candle and marking that up as a resistance area where you could be looking for price to reverse
Order Blocks V2 [MensaTrader]Lines are Strong Support and resistance , Used to help find buy/sell or take profit zones.
When the lines turn green, these prices are suggest good limit entry prices for longs and shorts.
Default settings are left for scalping on short timeframes
Please note that this is experimental and far from perfect. feel free to play about with the variables in the settings.
feel free to comment any suggestions I hope to update this in the near future
The script is written in version 4
Order Block + FVG Detector- chakrashows OBs with entry and exits and volumes. It also shows the volumes in each Order block
Order Block plusIndicator Description: “Order Block Plus”
This indicator is designed for traders who aim to identify the strength and position of supply and demand zones on the chart and receive key signals for entry or exit. Below is a detailed explanation of its functionality:
Features and Applications:
1. Identifying Supply and Demand Zones:
• Supply (Resistance) and Demand (Support) zones are visually displayed on the chart.
• Each zone is marked with a specific color (Yellow for supply, Blue for demand) for easy identification.
2. Breakout and Reversal Signals:
• The indicator detects Breakout and Reversal patterns and highlights them with alerts.
• Example: Detecting price breaking above or below key levels.
3. Candlestick Pattern Support:
• Identifies powerful patterns such as Bullish Engulf, Bearish Engulf, Three White Soldiers, and Three Black Crows.
4. Displaying Zone Strength:
• The indicator shows the strength of supply and demand zones using text displayed inside each zone.
5. Alerts:
• Provides alerts for zone breakouts, breakdowns, and new zone formations.
• Example: Alerts for breaking a demand or supply zone.
How to Use:
1. Adding to the Chart:
• The indicator can be applied to any time frame and is suitable for Forex, stocks, or cryptocurrency charts.
2. Identifying Trading Opportunities:
• Demand zones indicate strong support levels where prices are likely to rise.
• Supply zones indicate resistance levels where prices are likely to fall.
3. Examining Zone Strength:
• The strength of each zone is displayed with text inside the zone.
Indicator Settings:
• Zone Colors:
• The default colors for supply and demand zones are yellow and blue, but they can be customized.
• Alerts:
• Configurable alerts for breakouts or reversals.
Advantages:
• Automatic detection of key price levels.
• Accurate and timely alerts for trades.
• Customizable for professional traders.
Note: This indicator is designed for technical analysis and should be used alongside a suitable trading strategy.
Order Block v1Hello Traders :)
I am Only Fibonacci.
While coding this indicator, I examined many concepts and decided to blend them.
I took the method shared by most traders and added different perspectives and options.
First of all, you can choose how many order block regions you want to see on the screen.
Note: The levels displayed on the screen are the sum of bears and bulls.
You can also choose whichever you want to see, bearish or bullish.
You can specify the precision of pivot points.
Whether you want to select a zone with a body or a zone with a wick, you can see this in the settings.
You can extend the regions infinitely with the right extension option.
Institutional Order Finder (IOF) - Hidden Order Block LiteInstitutional Order Finder (IOF) - Hidden Order Blocks
Institutional Order Finder (IOF) Indicator: Detecting Breaker Blocks and Hidden Order Blocks (HOBs)
The Institutional Order Finder (IOF) Lite is designed to assist traders in identifying breaker blocks, also known as hidden order blocks (HOBs). The indicator helps identify untouched bodies within order blocks and offers comprehensive analysis of fair value gaps (FVGs) and order blocks based on engulfing candles. The method for detecting engulfing patterns is customizable (available in the Pro version).
Features of the Institutional Order Finder (IOF) Lite Indicator
The indicator detects breaker blocks and distinguishes between complete HOBs and partial HOBs (PHOBs). An HOB is created when the body of a candle, to the left of an engulfing candle, ideally fits through the fair value gaps without being touched by wicks. The indicator differentiates between:
HOB (Hidden Order Block): The body completely fits through the FVGs and is untouched by wicks, making it a strong and reliable breaker block.
PHOB (Partial Hidden Order Block): The body does not fully fit, but at least the equilibrium (50% level of the body left of the engulfing candle) is covered by the FVGs.
The minimum requirement for a “good” HOB is for the equilibrium to be crossed by the FVGs. This method provides a focused and high-quality view of the market structure.
Visualization and Market Structure Analysis
The Institutional Order Finder (IOF) displays order blocks as lines, with the equilibrium being a critical analysis point. Once the equilibrium is reached, the order block is considered invalid. In addition to HOBs and PHOBs, the indicator also displays fair value gaps, as well as invalidated order blocks (OBs) and breaker blocks (BBs). Understanding these invalidations is essential for interpreting market behavior and potential turning points. The line representation offers a cleaner view, making it easier to combine multiple timeframes and spot clusters.
Multi-Timeframe Analysis (MTF)
The Lite version allows analysis of up to three different timeframes, helping traders observe the relevance and strength of order blocks across different time periods. For each selected timeframe, not only confirmed order blocks are shown, but also “potential order blocks (OBs) and breaker blocks (BBs).” These blocks are currently forming and are not yet confirmed. Potential OBs and BBs can provide crucial insights into the current market structure, especially for traders who seek early signals.
Lite Version and Limitations
The Lite version of the Institutional Order Finder (IOF) indicator has certain limitations. It can display only up to three timeframes, offers fewer customization options, and focuses on basic analysis tools. Nonetheless, the Lite version is a powerful tool for gaining initial insights into the functionality of the MT Breaker Block indicator and improving understanding of market structure.
Why Use the Institutional Order Finder (IOF) Indicator?
The Lite indicator offers a precise way to analyze and visualize order blocks and breaker blocks. By focusing on identifying untouched bodies and the equilibrium, the indicator provides a unique perspective on market structure, often missing from traditional order block indicators. With its ability to conduct multi-timeframe analysis and identify potential order blocks in real time, the IOF Lite indicator offers a detailed understanding of potential price movements.
Special thanks to Moneytaur for inspiring the creation of this indicator.
Settings Overview
GENERAL SETTINGS
Historical order blocks: Enables the display of historical order blocks on the chart.
Order blocks: Activates the detection and display of order blocks (OB).
Show high quality breaker blocks: Displays only high-quality breaker blocks (BB) that meet strict criteria. The lines for high-quality BBs are twice as thick as regular lines.
ENGULFING
Please choose Engulfing engine: Choose the type of engulfing pattern used to detect order blocks (e.g., “Engulfing Strict” for stricter criteria).
MTF SETTINGS
Default timeframe: Sets the default timeframe for order block analysis when the multi-timeframe (MTF) mode is turned off.
Show MTF order blocks: Enables the display of order blocks from multiple timeframes.
Timeframe 1, Timeframe 2, Timeframe 3: Specify the individual timeframes for MTF analysis.
Activate Timeframe 1, Activate Timeframe 2, Activate Timeframe 3: Control which MTF timeframes are actively used in the analysis.
ORDER BLOCK SETTINGS
Order Block Filter Strategy: Choose a filtering strategy to display only the most relevant OBs.
Extend order blocks to the right: Extends order blocks to the right until they are invalidated.
Show timeframe as label: Displays the timeframe of the order block as a label on the chart.
Bearish OB, Bullish OB, Breaker Block, Old Order Blocks, Old BB-Blocks (and possible): Choose colors for different types of order blocks and breaker blocks for easier visual distinction.
Label text color: Sets the color of the text within labels.
Label background color: Defines the background color of the labels.
Line width: Specifies the thickness of the lines that represent order blocks.
Please choose style of lines / current timeframe, Please choose style of lines / alternative timeframe: Choose the style of lines (e.g., solid or dotted) for the current and alternative timeframes.
Timeframe label offset in bars from actual bar: Determines the offset of labels relative to the candles, improving visibility.
FAIR VALUE GAPS
Show Fair Value Gaps: Activates the detection and display of fair value gaps (FVG), highlighting potential liquidity gaps.
FILTER SETTINGS
Number of Previous Candles (Candle Pattern Strength): Specifies the number of previous candles to analyze to determine the strength of the candle pattern.
Candle Size Multiplier (Candle Pattern Strength): Sets a multiplier for the candle size within the pattern to emphasize stronger patterns.
RSI Period (RSI): Defines the period for the RSI indicator, used to analyze overbought/oversold conditions.
Overbought Level (RSI), Oversold Level (RSI): Sets the RSI threshold values to identify potential trend reversal points.
Minimum Volume (Volume): Specifies the minimum volume that must be reached to validate order blocks and breaker blocks.
This guide provides a comprehensive breakdown of the Institutional Order Finder (IOF) Lite Indicator settings, allowing you to customize and maximize the indicator’s functionality for optimal trading insights.
Price Action Volumetric Order Blocks [UAlgo]"Price Action Volumetric Order Blocks" indicator aims to identify significant price zones in the market based on a combination of price action and volume analysis. It utilizes the concept of "Order Blocks," which are areas on the chart where large orders are believed to have been placed, influencing price behavior. By analyzing price swings and volume activity, the indicator attempts to highlight potential support and resistance levels.
🔶 Key Features
Swing Length: This input allows you to adjust the timeframe used to identify price swings for order block detection. A longer swing length will focus on larger timeframes and potentially capture stronger order blocks.
Show Last X Order Blocks: This controls the number of order blocks displayed on the chart. You can choose to visualize a specific number of the most recent order blocks.
Violation Check: This setting determines how the indicator identifies potential order block violations. You can choose between "Wick" or "Close" violations. A "Wick" violation occurs when the price (wick) extends beyond the order block boundaries, while a "Close" violation signifies that the closing price breaches the order block.
Hide Overlap: This option allows you to manage the display of overlapping order blocks. If set to "True," only non-overlapping order blocks will be shown, potentially offering a clearer visualization.
Colors: You can customize the color scheme for bullish (upward) and bearish (downward) order blocks to enhance visual clarity on the chart.
🔶 Interpreting the Indicator
Order Blocks: The teal-colored boxes represent bullish order blocks, indicating areas of demand where buying pressure is likely to be strong. Red-colored boxes represent bearish order blocks, indicating areas of supply where selling pressure is likely to be dominant. These zones often signal potential reversal points or consolidation areas.
Strength Calculations: The indicator calculates the relative strength of bullish and bearish blocks based on volume. A higher bullish strength indicates stronger buying pressure, while higher bearish strength suggests more selling pressure. Traders can use this information to gauge the strength of a price level and predict future price movements.
Market Structure Lines: The indicator displays horizontal lines to depict the current market structure, labeled as "MSB" (Market Sell Balance) or "BOS" (Break of Structure). These lines can help visualize the prevailing trend direction.
Order Block Violations: When a price wick or close breaches an order block (depending on the chosen violation type), the corresponding order block visualization is removed from the chart. This can signify a potential weakening of the identified support or resistance zone.
🔶 Disclaimer
Use with Caution: This indicator is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. Users should exercise caution and perform their own analysis before making trading decisions based on the indicator's signals.
Not Financial Advice: The information provided by this indicator does not constitute financial advice, and the creator (UAlgo) shall not be held responsible for any trading losses incurred as a result of using this indicator.
Backtesting Recommended: Traders are encouraged to backtest the indicator thoroughly on historical data before using it in live trading to assess its performance and suitability for their trading strategies.
Risk Management: Trading involves inherent risks, and users should implement proper risk management strategies, including but not limited to stop-loss orders and position sizing, to mitigate potential losses.
No Guarantees: The accuracy and reliability of the indicator's signals cannot be guaranteed, as they are based on historical price data and past performance may not be indicative of future results.
Timeframe Titans: Market Structure & MTF Order Blocks🟩 OVERVIEW
A combined market structure and order block indicator. Displays fractals, zigzags, Break Of Structure and Change Of Character lines. Shows order blocks on the chart and a higher timeframe.
Unique features include:
• The structure rules require counter fractals for BOS. This enables us to use more responsive fractal settings without creating excessive noise.
• Structure is strict. After the initial CHoCH there is always one and only one active CHoCH line.
• Order blocks can be filtered by market structure.
• Order blocks are based entirely on candle patterns (which appear to be unique among all the indicators we tested) instead of using pivots or other configurable calculations.
• Order blocks have separate mitigation levels, not merely the edge of the block, and being partially mitigated is a separate logical state.
🟩 WHAT IS MARKET STRUCTURE?
There are many ways to conceptualise and code market structure — the prevailing trend derived from important price levels. All of them start with identifying highs and lows in price, then use breaks of those levels to assign a trend.
This indicator displays the following market structure features:
• Williams Fractals to derive high and low pivots.
• Zigzag lines, which connect highs and lows.
• Break of Structure (BOS) lines, which are formed from the highest high in an *uptrend* or the lowest low in a *downtrend*. A break of a BOS line signals trend continuation.
• Change of Character (CHoCH) lines, which are formed from the highest high in a *downtrend* or the lowest low in an *uptrend*. A break of a CHoCH line signals trend reversal.
• Market structure bias, which is derived from the break of a CHoCH line. If a CHoCH line is broken to the upside, the trend is bullish, and if to the downside, bearish.
(For more details of the market structure features of this indicator, see the FEATURES OF THIS INDICATOR section.)
This definition of market structure implies that:
• There can only ever be one single active BOS line.
• There can only ever be one single active CHoCH line.
• A break of a BOS line creates a new CHoCH line.
• A break of a CHoCH line creates a new bias, a new BOS line, and a new CHoCH line.
• Before we can create a BOS, we need to know the bias, for which we need the CHoCH, for which we need BOS... just one of the chicken-vs-egg difficulties of coding market structure.
To understand how this indicator differs from other market structure indicators, see the COMPARISON WITH OTHER INDICATORS section.
🟩 WHAT ARE ORDER BLOCKS?
Order blocks are candle patterns that appear at highs and lows. The theory is that these areas are where many orders were filled — too many for the order book, causing an imbalance in buyers and sellers. As such, these areas can form support or resistance levels when price returns to them.
This indicator displays the following features related to order blocks:
• Imbalances, also called Fair Value Gaps.
• Order blocks of two different types (Imbalance Block and Standard Order Blocks)
(For more details of the order block features of this indicator, see the FEATURES OF THIS INDICATOR section.)
There are different patterns that can define order blocks, but the common element is that price should move vigorously away from the area after the pattern forms.
To understand how this indicator differs from other order block indicators, see the COMPARISON WITH OTHER INDICATORS section.
🟩 FEATURES OF THIS INDICATOR
Pivots
Shows Williams high and low fractals, with a configurable lookback. The pivots are always calculated, since they are the building block of all other market structure features. The pivot shape display can be turned on or off, and the display customised.
Zigzag
Draws lines between the highs and lows. The lines can be shown or hidden, and the colour and thickness configured.
Break of Structure
BOS lines are always calculated, but can be shown or hidden. The appearance can be customised. BOS lines are drawn from the candle that has the high or low that defines their level. They always extend until they are broken or the bias changes. The BOS lines have an optional, configurable label. When a BOS line is broken, an optional, configurable label is drawn on that bar.
Change of Character
CHoCH lines can be shown, hidden, and customised. CHoCH lines always extend until they are broken or a new CHoCH line is formed. CHoCH lines have optional labels. A different, customisable label is drawn when a CHoCH line is broken.
Market structure bias
Market structure bias is derived from the break of a CHoCH line. If a CHoCH line is broken to the upside, the trend is bullish, and if to the downside, bearish. The background is shaded a configurable colour based on the trend.
Imbalances
Imbalances are drawn in configurable colours. When they are mitigated, you can choose to change the colour, delete them, or leave them.
Order blocks
Two types of imbalance order blocks are displayed: Standard Order Blocks and Imbalance Blocks. They can be shown or hidden, and customised, independently.
Each order block has a mitigation line with configurable colours and style. If price exceeds the mitigation line, the order block is mitigated and is considered inactive.
The order blocks, or their labels, can be deleted when the order block is mitigated. If not deleted, their colour is changed and they no longer extend with each new bar.
Order blocks on the chart timeframe can be shown conditionally within the context of the market structure: you can choose to show:
• Pro-trend order blocks (bearish order blocks that were created in bearish market structure and vice-versa).
• Counter-trend order blocks (bearish order blocks that were created in bullish market structure and vice-versa).
• All order blocks.
Higher timeframe
Imbalances and order blocks can be independently shown and customised on a single higher timeframe. The HTF functions of this indicator do not repaint because they use confirmed data.
You can choose a custom, fixed higher timeframe, or an "Auto" mode where the script automatically chooses the higher timeframe based on the chart timeframe.
Script information messages
An optional table shows information about the script, including configuration problems, such as if a custom HTF is not actually higher than the chart timeframe.
🟩 HOW TO USE
There are very many ways to use market structure and order blocks in trading and we recommend you study extensively, and if possible get a trusted mentor.
Here is a random example we found on the recent GBPUSD chart. In the screenshot below, the left chart is at 30m and the right is at 5m. We've toggled various settings to make the chart clearer for demonstration purposes.
1 — We get a CHoCH break on the higher timeframe. So our bias (if we are trying to trade with the trend) is bearish. Now we look for some other confluence.
2 — Price revisits the top of the range and mitigates an imbalance block. It wicks the CHoCH (resetting it) but does not break it on close. The bearish market structure is thus preserved. For these reasons, we're thinking about a short, and we switch to the 5m chart on the right to find an entry. We've chosen a Custom HTF of 30m to match the left chart and we can see the mitigated HTF order block, marked "30m IB". We can see when price moves definitively out of the order block area to the downside.
3 — A bearish order block is formed and very quickly price comes back into it. We could enter a short here with a stop above the closest relevant fractal.
4 — Another bearish order block forms and price retests it. Another entry. Two previous 5m bullish order blocks at the bottom of the chart act as support. We could potentially close our short here.
5 — Another test of the same block, which was not mitigated the first time. Another potential short entry. As it happens, price makes a massive run lower here, such that we could trail our stop down one ATR above every single high fractal (marked out using manual rays and a public ATR indicator) for a good R:R, but that's not the point.
This is a made-up, retrofitted example with a fairly generic methodology. It's just to show how some of the features of this indicator could be used in trading:
• Market structure can give a bias. It can also mark interesting levels.
• Using multiple timeframes, while more complex, can level up your trading experience.
• Price trading back into order blocks can be a good R:R entry.
Your actual way of trading, your playbook of setups, your knowledge of your strengths and weakness as a trader, is your own.
🟩 LIMITATIONS
This indicator is intended for use on Forex markets, although order blocks and market structure do form on any reasonably liquid asset.
The HTF uses confirmed data, so you need to wait until the HTF bar is closed before the order block can form. Therefore it does not repaint, in the sense that people worry about repainting, of changing data in the past. We use the latest recommended method of fetching HTF data .
The market structure uses live chart data, so structure and order blocks that are created by conditions on an open realtime bar can appear and disappear as the current bar close changes. This is quite normal .
The Williams pivots are by definition only confirmed after a defined number of bars, and like everyone else we plot them offset into the past.
Similarly, we offset order blocks into the past so that they start on the candle that has the high or low that defines the order block, not the candle that created them. For HTF order blocks, we calculate the number of chart bars back assuming a 24-hour market, which gives accurate offsets only on Forex and other symbols that trade close to 24 hours each day.
🟩 COMPARISON WITH OTHER INDICATORS
There are a great number of market structure and order block indicators already published on TradingView. Since there are only a certain number of highs and lows on the chart from which to produce structure and order blocks, they all look somewhat similar. However, this indicator, written entirely from scratch without reference to the code of any other indicators, is unique and original in two kinds of ways: in patterns and in features.
PRECISE PATTERNS
We believe that edge in trading can be found in, amongst other things, precision in analysis. You can't truly trust your backtests if your system is not repeatable, and your system is repeatable only if its definitions are precise.
We trade with this indicator, and our students trade with it as well. Why did we spend months creating a new indicator instead of using one of the many existing ones, most of which are free and open source?
Because they are not quite how we wanted.
The indicator was created from our proprietary structure rules, which are based on the generally accepted understanding of market structure, with some specific tweaks.
To prepare this description (after the indicator is finished), we searched for "Market Structure", "CHoCH", and "SMC" and list below all popular (with over 3K boosts; excluding invite-only) indicators that show market structure with CHoCH (sometimes called MSS). We configured the settings to most closely match how our indicator works, added both indicators to the same chart, and looked for relevant differences.
The purpose of this section is not to try to say that this indicator is better than any other, but just that it is different. This difference is important for us and our students.
Indicator #1
As you can see, the indicator interpreted the first part of the chart as a downtrend, whereas ours interpreted it as an uptrend. The structure is completely different, because our Williams Fractal lookback is 2, and the minimum "Swing Points" value for Indicator #1 is 10. Although this indicator is deservedly popular, it isn't what we can use for the way we trade.
Indicator #2
Setting the "Zigzag Length" to 2 results in wildly different market structure, as shown below. For many fractals, this indicator does not place the zigzag at the highest high or lowest low, as ours does consistently. It does not highlight the trend in any way. It gives many Market Structure Breaks in a short period. Although it's again wildly popular, it doesn't match our way of encoding market structure.
Indicator #3
Again, setting the "Pivot lb" and "Pivot rb" inputs to 2 gives much too sensitive market structure. This is because this indicator does not require, as we do, a counter-fractal to form after a fractal in order to confirm a BOS. We believe that this rule gives less noisy structure while also being responsive. Most indicators attempt to compensate for this by having a much larger lookback period. While this does of course give fewer pivots and less noise, this is simply a different logic and gives different results. Note also that although this indicator correctly defines the first section of the chart as an uptrend, it does not draw a CHoCH line. As discussed above, our definition of market structure means that there should always be one and only one active CHoCH line, and we draw this at the earliest sensible opportunity.
Indicator #4
Again, the lack of any extra pivot confirmation logic means that this indicator creates different structure with the same lookback period. Also note the lack of initial CHoCH.
Indicator #5
The lowest lookback is 3, and so this indicator too gives very different structure.
Indicator #6
Of course, using a lookback of 2 gives different structure with this indicator too. For variety, here we show a lookback of 5, which is the lowest setting that returns significantly less noisy structure. You can see that the main CHoCH at the top of the chart is similar but not at the same place. Increasing the lookback does not ever result in a CHoCH at the same place, because the logic is simply different. When the lookback increases above 10, no CHoCH lines are drawn at the top at all.
Indicator #7
This indicator uses the highest/lowest price for the last 10 bars (fixed), along with some other bar conditions. You can see the resulting structure is quite different. Among other differences, it does not create a BOS at the top of the chart, even in an uptrend, and it does not create an opposing CHoCH when the existing CHoCH is broken.
Indicator #8
With "Custom" market structure and a length of 2, BOS and CHoCH lines are drawn by this indicator but in incongruous places.
Conclusion
Although we only illustrate the top few alternatives, we did check many, many others.
These market structure indicators may produce useful output, but their structure differs significantly from ours. We didn't even need to get into specific examples because the general approaches are so different. It is up to the user to decide which indicator, and which interpretation of market structure, best suits their needs.
ORDER BLOCKS
Continuing, we illustrate differences with the most popular order block indicators, trying to get them to match our order blocks. Note that some of these are also in the previous list as market structure indicators.
Order blocks are always formed at swings when price moves away with force, so they will be sort of the same across all the very many existing order block indicators. We are looking for precision and differentiation, as we did with market structure.
Indicator #1
This indicator does not have ability to display mitigated order blocks, only active ones. The order blocks do not match at all.
Indicator #2
With a period of 2, this indicator marks many of the same order blocks as ours. It doesn't extend the blocks, and doesn't mark them when mitigated. The logic for choosing the order block candle is also clearly different.
Indicator #3
Even with very sensitive settings, this indicator did not create as many order blocks as ours and they are quite different.
Indicator #4
Again you can see the logic for choosing candles and creating blocks is simply different. This indicator has inadequate protection against empty arrays, which causes runtime errors on charts with not much history (not a problem for Forex charts in general, but noticeable on the testing chart).
Indicator #5
We were unable to get the order blocks to extend with this indicator, although it should be possible. Anyway the blocks are wildly different.
Indicator #6
Even with the most sensitive settings, this indicator showed only one order block on our test chart.
Indicator #7
This indicator incorporates complex price action concepts. Nevertheless, the order blocks are very different indeed.
Indicator #8
This indicator forms quite different blocks to ours. It has several interesting settings including a choice of using the candle body or wick.
Indicator #9
We were not able to configure this indicator to produce the same order blocks as ours.
Indicator #10
On very sensitive settings, this indicator matches many of our order blocks, but at the same time many are different.
Conclusion
None of the indicators tested here (nor the many others we looked at previously) use the same logic as ours. The differences are so obvious that we don't have to call out individual blocks and analyse how they differ.
Fundamentally, other indicators seem to use variable precision for pivots in their order block detection calculations. Our order blocks are pure candle patterns with two different rulesets for Standard Order Blocks and Imbalance Order Blocks, and this logic does not change.
Note that our order blocks do not always automatically extend to the swing high or low, nor allow the user to choose the limit of the block, but use unique rules.
In summary, our indicator differs from other order block indicators in terms of fundamental detection logic, candle placement, boundary definition, mitigation levels, and logical states (see below).
UNIQUE COMBINATION OF FEATURES
In comparison to all other indicators we looked at, our indicator:
• Uses order blocks with three states: active, mitigated, and partially mitigated. Our mitigation lines for order blocks are rules-based. If price touches the mitigation line, the order block is considered fully mitigated. If price goes inside the order block but does not hit the mitigation line, it is only partially mitigated. These three states are visually distinguished.
• Has the most extensive visual customisation options of all those we looked at. We believe that being able to customise how you see indicator outputs is very important for reducing mental load while analysing and trading.
• Has a unique feature that combines market structure and order blocks, where the user can choose to show pro-trend order blocks (bullish blocks that are formed in bullish structure and vice-versa) or counter-trend blocks (bullish blocks that are formed in bearish structure and vice-versa).
• Approximates an initial trend bias very quickly, so we can start creatng BOS, CHoCH, etc.
• Requires a counter pivot to confirm a BOS line. This seemingly small logical step actually creates very different structure, as we saw in the comparison section.
• Uses a sophisticated array-based sorting mechanism to preserve the selected number of imbalances, use the rest of the TradingView box allowance for order blocks, and delete excess order block objects (not just drawings) in reverse historical order.
• Hides order block drawings if they are a configurable distance away from price. Magically redraws them if price moves closer.
• Includes an equivalent to the system "Calculated bars" setting for the high timeframe, to avoid unnecessary processing and improve performance.
🟩 CODING CONSIDERATIONS
This indicator consists of all original code written by @SimpleCryptoLife for Timeframe_Titans.
AI was used for the following purposes:
• Autocomplete
• Checking that bullish and bearish logic is parallel in a given function
• Querying the names and locations of variables hundreds of lines away when we forgot what they're called, like an expensive search-and-replace
• Help with debugging (it usually makes up elaborate and wrong ideas though)
It was not used to replace the coder's expertise and creativity, or to "vibe-code" some black-box functionality we didn't understand. We can recommend that you use AI the same way.
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ATR+Order Block IndicatorThe ATR+Order Block Indicator is a unique and comprehensive tool designed to combine volatility-based analysis with key price action levels to provide traders with reliable entry and exit points. This indicator merges the Average True Range (ATR) for dynamic trailing stop calculation with order block detection to identify significant support and resistance zones on the chart. This combination offers traders a powerful blend of trend-following and price level analysis for improved trading decisions.
How the Components Work Together:
1. ATR-Based Trailing Stop:
• The Average True Range (ATR) is a widely used volatility indicator that measures the degree of price movement over a specified period. In this indicator, the ATR is used to create a trailing stop that dynamically adjusts to market conditions.
• How It Works: The ATR value is multiplied by a user-defined multiplier (ATR Multiplier) to set the distance of the trailing stop from the current price. This trailing stop moves with the price:
• If the price moves upwards, the trailing stop adjusts higher, ensuring it only moves in the direction of the trade.
• If the price moves downwards, the trailing stop adjusts lower accordingly.
• Purpose: This trailing stop helps traders manage risk by automatically adjusting to market volatility, ensuring that stops are not too tight in volatile conditions or too wide in quieter markets. It also helps lock in profits while maintaining a position in the market’s direction.
2. Order Block Detection:
• Order blocks are areas on the chart where significant buying (accumulation) or selling (distribution) has occurred. These zones often act as potential support or resistance levels due to the presence of unfilled buy or sell orders by large institutions or traders.
• How It Works: The indicator identifies the highest high (seller order block) and the lowest low (buyer order block) within a user-defined lookback period. These are plotted on the chart:
• Buyer Order Block: Represents a potential support area where buying interest is likely to reappear.
• Seller Order Block: Represents a potential resistance area where selling interest may reemerge.
• Purpose: By identifying these order blocks, traders can anticipate potential price reversals or continuations, aligning their trades with key market levels where significant buying or selling has occurred.
Justification for Combining These Components:
1. Enhanced Signal Accuracy and Context:
• The combination of ATR-based trailing stops with order block detection provides a dual-layered approach to trade decisions:
• ATR Trailing Stop offers trend-following signals based on volatility, helping traders capture market momentum.
• Order Blocks provide context to these signals by highlighting critical price levels where market participants have previously shown strong interest.
• This fusion allows traders to filter signals more effectively, ensuring trades are aligned with both market trends and key support/resistance zones.
2. Dynamic Risk Management:
• Using the ATR to set a dynamic trailing stop ensures that the stop-loss level adapts to the changing volatility of the market. When combined with order block detection, traders gain an additional layer of risk management:
• Stop Loss Placement: Traders can place stops just outside identified order blocks to protect against sudden price reversals while maintaining a tight stop aligned with current market volatility.
3. Reducing Market Noise and Avoiding False Signals:
• The indicator includes a mechanism to avoid repetitive signals, requiring a minimum gap between signals. This reduces noise and helps traders avoid multiple false entries in choppy market conditions.
• Order Blocks provide additional validation: For example, a buy signal generated near a Buyer Order Block carries more weight, as it aligns both with the ATR-based momentum and a key support area.
4. Improving Entry and Exit Strategies:
• Entry Points: The indicator generates buy (long) signals when the price crosses above the ATR trailing stop and sell (short) signals when it crosses below. These signals are enhanced by considering their proximity to order blocks, ensuring trades are initiated at strategic price levels.
• Exit Points: The ATR trailing stop provides a dynamic exit strategy, allowing trades to run while adjusting to market volatility. Traders can also use order blocks as targets or potential reversal points to exit trades.
5. Providing a Comprehensive Trading Tool:
• This indicator is unique in its integration of volatility and price level analysis, offering a well-rounded approach to trading. It combines the best of both worlds: trend-following momentum with the ATR and price action sensitivity through order blocks, making it suitable for different market conditions and trading styles.
How to Use the Indicator:
• Set the Parameters:
• Choose an ATR Period (default is 10) to define the number of bars for ATR calculation.
• Set the ATR Multiplier (default is 1.5) to adjust the sensitivity of the trailing stop.
• Define the Order Block Lookback Period (default is 20) to determine how many bars back the script will search for order blocks. Recommended 50.
• Interpret the Signals:
• BUY Signal: When the price crosses above the ATR trailing stop, indicating upward momentum. Confirm this signal by checking if it is near a Buyer Order Block.
• SELL Signal: When the price crosses below the ATR trailing stop, indicating downward momentum. Look for proximity to a Seller Order Block for added confidence.
• Monitor and Manage Trades:
• Use the ATR trailing stop for dynamic stop-loss placement.
• Watch for price action around the order blocks to make informed decisions about taking profits or cutting losses.
Conclusion:
The ATR+Order Block Indicator combines volatility and price action analysis in a unique way that offers traders a comprehensive tool for making informed trading decisions. By leveraging the strengths of both ATR-based dynamic stops and order block detection, it provides a balanced approach to trend-following and support/resistance trading, enhancing overall trading effectiveness and confidence.
Advanced Market Structure & Order Blocks (fadi)Advanced Market Structure & Order Blocks indicator provides a new approach to understanding price action using ICT (Inner Circle Trader) concepts related to candle blocks to analyze the market behavior and eliminate much of the noise created by the price action.
This indicator is not intended to provide trade signals, it is designed to provide the traders with to support their trading strategies and add clarity where possible.
There are currently three main elements to this indicator:
Market Structure
Order Blocks
Liquidity Voids
Market Structure
In trading, market structure is often identified by observing higher highs and higher lows. An uptrend is characterized by a series of higher highs, where each peak surpasses the previous one, and higher lows, where each trough is higher than the preceding one. Conversely, a downtrend is marked by lower highs and lower lows.
Other indicators usually determine these peaks by calculating the highest or lowest levels within a predefined number of candles. For example, identifying the highest price level within the last 15 candles and marking it as a higher high or a lower high. While this approach offers some structure to price action, it can be arbitrary and random due to price fluctuations and the lack of proper structure analysis beyond finding the highest peaks and valleys within candle ranges.
In his 2022 mentorship, episode 12, ICT introduced an alternative approach focusing on three-candle pivots called Short Term High and Low (STH/STL), which are then used to calculate the Intermediate Term High and Low (ITH/ITL), and in turn, the Long Term High and Low (LTH/LTL). ICT’s approach provides better structure than the traditional method mentioned above. However, it can be confusing and difficult to track. There are great indicators that track and label ICT’s levels, but traders still find it challenging to follow and understand.
The Advanced Market Structure indicator takes a unique approach by analyzing candle formations, using ICT concepts, to identify possible turning points that mimic a real trader’s analysis of price action as closely as possible. However, it should be expected that Market Makers may use market manipulation to induce traders to make failed trades, and no tooling can eliminate these situations.
Advanced Market Structure tracks true Peaks and Valleys as they form, confirms them, and marks the chart with corresponding labels using traditional labeling methods (HH/HL/LH/LL), as such labeling makes it easier for traders to follow and understand. The indicator also draws levels to help identify possible liquidity areas and trade targets.
The indicator uses different calculation methods for the different type of market structure length, however all calculations are based on the same ICT candle blocks concepts.
Market Structure Settings
Other than the display settings, there are four (4) settings, mainly under the Level Settings section.
Allow Nested Candles
This option is only available on the Short Market Structure due to the methods used in calculating highs and lows. When used, the indicator will attempt to detect smaller fluctuations in price by tracking smaller candle moves, if any.
Level Settings
Level Settings allows the trader to decide two main calculations:
1. A new pivot point will form when a candle’s is crossed by the following candle’s
2. For a liquidity sweep and marking a level as mitigated, a candle’s must cross that level
Order Blocks
ICT (Inner Circle Trader) defines an Order Block as the last down-closing candle, or series of candles, before a significant upward price move or the last up-closing candle, or series of candles, before a significant downward price move. These key price levels, marked by substantial buy or sell orders from institutional traders or "smart money," create a block or zone on the price chart. When the price revisits these levels, it often leads to a strong market reaction. Order Blocks can consist of one or multiple consecutive candles of the same color, signaling areas of significant buying or selling interest. ICT's approach to Order Blocks provides traders with a structured method to identify potential areas of support or resistance, where price movements are more likely to change direction. Although ICT has shared some criteria for identifying Order Blocks publicly, the full details are reserved for his upcoming books. This indicator leverages the publicly available information to provide traders with valuable insights into these crucial price levels.
The Advanced Market Structure indicator is designed to be highly flexible, allowing traders to define their own combination of rules for identifying Order Blocks, thus customizing it to fit their unique trading strategies.
Order Block Configuration
Can be nested
An Order Block is defined as the last down candle or candles before a strong move higher, and vice versa for bearish Order Blocks. However, larger-than-usual candles resulting from news events or price action may not qualify as Order Blocks and can mute any Order Block within their range.
The "Can be nested" flag ensures that each Order Block is treated as an independent entity, even if it appears within the body of another Order Block.
Forms at swing point
Order Blocks formed at swing points typically have higher probabilities but are less frequent, assuming the same rules are applied. Additionally, Order Blocks at swing points may become Breaker and Mitigation blocks if they fail, providing more trading opportunities.
Forms a simple pivot point
A simple pivot point corresponds to ICT Short Term High and Low (STH/STL). Order Blocks using simple pivot points can occur in the middle of a move, not just at swing points. These are useful for identifying IOFED setups and supporting blocks that can bolster the price move.
Causes Market Structure Shift
Order Blocks that result in a break above or below a short swing point can help narrow down target order blocks, but they are less frequent. An Order Block causing a break above or below a pivot point does not necessarily indicate a strong Order Block. For example, an Order Block formed at a Lower Low is more likely to fail in a downtrend.
A clean close above order block
When the first candle breaks above an Order Block and closes above its high, this indicates a stronger Order Block. On the other hand, if a candle merely wicks through the Order Block without a solid close above it, it suggests a weaker Order Block. This may indicate hesitation or an impending reversal, as the wick represents a temporary and unsustained price movement.
Has displacement more than X the body
While some traders may capitalize on the initial break above an Order Block's CISD level, others prefer to focus on the return to an Order Block after displacement. Displacement is determined by the body size of the Order Block, and an Order Block cannot be tested until this level has been achieved.
Has a Fair Value Gap
When an Order Block is combined with a Fair Value Gap (FVG), it signifies a strong Order Block. The Fair Value Gap indicates a strong price movement away from the Order Block.
Has a liquidity void
A Liquidity Void occurs when two consecutive candles of the same color do not overlap, creating a gap similar to a Fair Value Gap, but involving one or more middle candles. Liquidity Voids can be utilized in combination with, or as an alternative to, the displacement setting.
Maximum number of OBs
The maximum number of Order Blocks to display.
Mitigated at block’s
An Order Block is considered mitigated when price reaches one of the main Order Block levels.
Liquidity Void
Liquidity Void refers to areas on a price chart where there is one-sided trading activity. This phenomenon occurs when the price of an asset moves sharply in one direction, leaving gaps where two consecutive candles of the same color do not overlap. These gaps can comprise one or more middle candles and indicates a pronounced lack of trading within that price range. Liquidity Voids are important because they highlight areas of minimal resistance, where price is more likely to return to fill the void and balance the market.
Liquidity Void vs Fair Value Gap
While both concepts are related to gaps in price action, they are distinct. A Fair Value Gap is a specific three-candle pattern where the middle candle creates a gap between the first and third candles. In contrast, a Liquidity Void represents a broader area on the chart where there is little to no trading activity, often encompassing multiple candles and indicating a more pronounced imbalance between buy and sell orders.
A FVG can be part of a Liquidity Void, a Liquidity Void can exist without necessarily including an FVG. Both concepts highlight areas of minimal resistance and potential price movement, but they differ in their formation and implications.
Advanced Market Structure and Order Blocks indicator focus on liquidity voids since a liquidity void can substitute for a FVG and it is usually less addressed by other indicators.
Trapped Traders Order BlocksHow It Works
The Trapped Traders Order Blocks indicator identifies specific price action patterns that suggest large market participants ("big money") have been trapped in losing positions after significant price sweeps, creating potential opportunities for reversals. The indicator detects both "bullish trap blocks" (where bearish traders are trapped) and "bearish trap blocks" (where bullish traders are trapped). Here’s the step-by-step process for each:
Bullish Trap Block (Bears Trapped):
A bearish candle (Candle A) must sweep the high of the previous candle (Candle B), meaning its high exceeds the high of the prior candle.
This bearish candle must have a longer upper wick than its lower wick, indicating rejection of higher prices.
The candle must not be a doji (i.e., it must have a significant body, defined as the body being at least 10% of the candle's range).
The next candle (Candle C) must close above the body of the bearish candle (Candle A), suggesting that price has immediately moved against the bearish sweep, potentially trapping bearish traders who entered short positions expecting a downward move.
The body of the bearish candle (Candle A) is marked as a "bullish trap block." A box is drawn around this candle's body, and a label ("Bullish Trap") is placed below it.
Bearish Trap Block (Bulls Trapped):
A bullish candle (Candle A) must sweep the low of the previous candle (Candle B), meaning its low is below the low of the prior candle.
This bullish candle must have a longer lower wick than its upper wick, indicating rejection of lower prices.
The candle must not be a doji.
The next candle (Candle C) must close below the body of the bullish candle (Candle A), suggesting that price has immediately moved against the bullish sweep, potentially trapping bullish traders who entered long positions expecting an upward move.
The body of the bullish candle (Candle A) is marked as a "bearish trap block." A box is drawn around this candle's body, and a label ("Bearish Trap") is placed above it.
Dynamic Box Extension:
For both bullish and bearish trap blocks, the box extends dynamically to the current bar unless it exceeds a user-defined age (default is 52 bars), at which point it stops at the maximum age.
Sweep Detection:
Bullish Sweep (of any trap block, bullish or bearish):
The current candle's open is above the top of the box.
The low is below the top of the box.
The close is above the top of the box.
The lower wick is longer than the upper wick (indicating rejection of lower prices).
The close is above 50% of the candle's range (ensuring a strong bullish bias).
When a bullish sweep occurs, a label ("Bullish Sweep") is placed at the low of the candle, pointing upward, and an alert is triggered.
Bearish Sweep (of any trap block, bullish or bearish):
The current candle's open is below the bottom of the box.
The high is above the bottom of the box.
The close is below the bottom of the box.
The upper wick is longer than the lower wick (indicating rejection of higher prices).
The close is below 50% of the candle's range (ensuring a strong bearish bias).
When a bearish sweep occurs, a label ("Bearish Sweep") is placed at the high of the candle, pointing downward, and an alert is triggered.
When to Be Used
The Trapped Traders Order Blocks indicator is best used in the following scenarios:
Reversal Trading:
Use this indicator to identify potential reversal points in the market. Bullish trap blocks suggest that trapped bears may unwind their short positions, leading to a potential bullish move. Bearish trap blocks suggest that trapped bulls may unwind their long positions, leading to a potential bearish move.
Look for sweeps of these blocks as confirmation of a directional move. A bullish sweep indicates a potential upward move, while a bearish sweep indicates a potential downward move.
Range-Bound Markets:
In sideways or ranging markets, trapped blocks can highlight key levels where large players have been caught off-guard. These levels often act as support or resistance, and a sweep of the block can signal a breakout or continuation in the direction of the sweep.
Confluence with Other Indicators:
Combine the trapped blocks with other technical analysis tools, such as support/resistance levels, Fibonacci retracements, or volume analysis, to increase the probability of a successful trade. For example, a bullish trap block near a strong support level with a bullish sweep can provide a high-probability setup for a long position, while a bearish trap block near a strong resistance level with a bearish sweep can signal a short opportunity.
Timeframes:
The indicator is most effective on higher timeframes such as 1-day (1D), 1-week (1W), and 1-month (1M) charts. These timeframes are more likely to capture significant moves involving large market participants, reducing noise and false signals compared to lower timeframes. While it can be used on lower timeframes (e.g., 1-hour or 4-hour), the signals may be less reliable due to increased market noise.
Logic Behind It
The logic behind the Trapped Traders Order Blocks indicator is rooted in market psychology and the behavior of large market participants ("big money"). When a large sweep candle occurs where price spikes in one direction but then quickly reverses it often indicates that traders have entered positions in the direction of the sweep, expecting a continuation. However, if the price immediately moves against them, these traders are now trapped in losing positions.
Bullish Trap Block (Bears Trapped):
A large bearish sweep candle (spiking upward but closing lower) suggests that bearish traders (bears) have entered short positions at the top of the move, expecting a downward continuation. If the next candle closes above the bearish candle's body, these bears are trapped in losing positions.
The body of the bearish candle becomes a "bullish trap block" because the trapped bears are likely to have placed their stop-loss orders or break-even exit orders just above the high of the sweep candle or within the body of the candle. As price revisits this level in the future, these trapped traders may attempt to unwind their positions by buying back their shorts, which can drive the price higher. This unwinding process often attracts new buyers, leading to a potential bullish reversal or continuation.
The bullish sweep conditions (e.g., close > box top, longer lower wick, and close above 50% of the range) ensure that the price action at the block level shows strong bullish momentum and rejection of lower prices, confirming the potential for a move higher.
Bearish Trap Block (Bulls Trapped):
A large bullish sweep candle (spiking downward but closing higher) suggests that bullish traders (bulls) have entered long positions at the bottom of the move, expecting an upward continuation. If the next candle closes below the bullish candle's body, these bulls are trapped in losing positions.
The body of the bullish candle becomes a "bearish trap block" because the trapped bulls are likely to have placed their stop-loss orders or break-even exit orders just below the low of the sweep candle or within the body of the candle. As price revisits this level in the future, these trapped traders may attempt to unwind their positions by selling their longs, which can drive the price lower. This unwinding process often attracts new sellers, leading to a potential bearish reversal or continuation.
The bearish sweep conditions (e.g., close < box bottom, longer upper wick, and close below 50% of the range) ensure that the price action at the block level shows strong bearish momentum and rejection of higher prices, confirming the potential for a move lower.
Summary
Bullish Trap Block: Occurs when bears get trapped after a bearish sweep candle is immediately followed by a bullish candle, indicating a potential reversal as trapped bears may unwind their positions.
Bearish Trap Block: Occurs when bulls get trapped after a bullish sweep candle is immediately followed by a bearish candle, indicating a potential bearish reversal.
Use Case: Ideal for identifying reversal opportunities, especially in range-bound markets or at key support/resistance levels on higher timeframes like 1D, 1W, and 1M, and can be combined with other indicators for confluence.
Logic: Large sweep candles followed by an immediate reversal suggest that big money has been trapped, and these traders may unwind their positions at break-even in the near future, driving price in the opposite direction of their initial trade.
This indicator provides a visual and actionable way to identify these trapped trader scenarios, with customizable settings for box display, sweep visuals, and alerts to help traders capitalize on these opportunities, particularly on higher timeframes where the signals are most reliable.
RSI Order Blocks [UAlgo]The "RSI Order Blocks " identifies and visualizes potential order blocks based on the Relative Strength Index (RSI) indicator. These zones may indicating potential support or resistance levels.
🔶 Key Features :
RSI-based Order Block Identification: The script utilizes the RSI indicator to identify potential order blocks. It detects pivot highs and lows in the RSI, which are indicative of potential reversal points, and marks these areas as potential order blocks.
Order Block Visualization: Identified order blocks are visually represented on the chart, making it easy for traders to recognize and interpret these significant price zones. Both bullish and bearish order blocks are differentiated by color, enhancing clarity and ease of analysis. Additionally, within each order block, the RSI value of that block is also shown.
RSI Overbought/Oversold Filter: Optionally, users can apply a filter based on RSI levels to refine the detection of order blocks. This filter prevents the creation of order blocks when the RSI is within specified overbought or oversold conditions (default between 30 and 70), helping traders focus on areas of potentially significant price action.
An Example with the OB/OS Filter Feature Turned Off:
An Example with the OB/OS Filter Feature Turned On:
Mitigation of Broken Order Blocks: Provides flexibility in selecting the mitigation method (based on close or wick) for determining order block breaches.
Customizable Parameters: The script offers a range of customizable parameters to tailor the detection and visualization of order blocks to suit individual trading preferences. Users can adjust parameters such as RSI Length, Order Block Detection Sensitivity, Mitigation Method, and order block style to fine-tune the analysis according to their trading strategy.
🔶 Disclaimer :
Not Financial Advice: This indicator is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice or recommendations to buy, sell, or hold any financial instruments.
Use at Own Risk: Trading involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Users of this indicator should exercise caution and conduct their own research and analysis before making any trading decisions.
Performance Not Guaranteed: Past performance is not indicative of future results. While the indicator aims to assist traders in analyzing market trends, there is no guarantee of accuracy or success in trading operations.
Volume Profile Bar-Magnified Order Blocks [MyTradingCoder]Introducing "Volume Profile Bar-Magnified Order Blocks", an innovative and unique trading indicator designed to provide traders with a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics. This tool takes the concept of identifying order blocks on your chart and elevates it by integrating a detailed volume profile within each order block zone.
Unlike standard order block indicators, Volume Profile Bar-Magnified Order Blocks pulls data from lower timeframe bars and assigns it to various segments of the order block. By providing this volume profile inside the order block, the indicator supplies a deeper, multi-dimensional view of market activity that can enhance your trading decisions.
Crucially, users have the ability to fine-tune the detection of order blocks. This is made possible through a single input setting called "Tuning". This integer value allows you to control the significance and frequency of the order blocks. Higher numbers will produce more significant order blocks, though they will appear less frequently. Lower numbers, on the other hand, will yield less significant order blocks, but they will occur more often. This enables you to adjust the sensitivity of the indicator according to your specific trading strategy and style.
Key Settings:
Number of Segments: Customize the level of detail in your volume profile by selecting the number of segments you want inside each order block.
Tuning: Adjust the sensitivity of order block detection to align with your trading strategy. Higher values produce more significant but less frequent order blocks, while lower values yield less significant but more frequent order blocks.
Color Inputs: Personalize the look of your chart by selecting the colors for various elements of the indicator. This ensures a seamless integration with your current chart aesthetics and improves visual clarity.
Here is a s creenshot that beautifully demonstrates the power of this indicator. You'll see how the price rejects perfectly off the highest volume segment in an order block, showcasing the indicator's potential for pinpointing high-impact price levels.
While Volume Profile Bar-Magnified Order Blocks offers many unique features, it should be used in conjunction with other indicators and forms of analysis for a complete trading strategy. As with all tools, it does not guarantee profitable trades but is intended to give traders more information to base their decisions on. Use it to complement your existing analysis and enhance your understanding of market behavior.
Experience a new level of clarity in your trading with Volume Profile Bar-Magnified Order Blocks - an indicator that goes beyond the surface to help you navigate the markets more effectively.
Hidden Order BlockThe Crystal Order Block Indicator is designed to help traders identify institutional order blocks with precision and reliability. By analyzing price action and volume behavior, this tool highlights high-probability zones where smart money has likely placed orders.
🔹 Key Features:
✅ Automated Order Block Detection – Identifies valid bullish & bearish order blocks based on price structure and volume dynamics.
✅ Unmitigated Order Block Filtering – Highlights fresh order blocks that haven’t been tapped, helping traders find high-probability trade setups.
✅ Smart Money Concepts (SMC) & ICT-Based Logic – Uses institutional trading principles to refine entry and exit points.
✅ Multi-Timeframe Compatibility – Works effectively on all timeframes, making it suitable for scalping, intraday, and swing trading.
✅ Customizable Alerts – Stay notified when a new order block forms, ensuring you never miss an opportunity.
✅ Risk Management Enhancement – Helps traders set precise stop-loss and take-profit levels based on institutional trading zones.
📌 How It Works:
The indicator scans price movements and detects areas where significant buying or selling pressure occurred, forming institutional order blocks. It then checks for mitigated vs. unmitigated order blocks, ensuring only the most relevant zones are displayed.
✔️ Bullish Order Blocks: Marked when a strong buying zone is detected, often acting as support.
✔️ Bearish Order Blocks: Identified in areas of strong selling pressure, often acting as resistance.
The indicator is optimized for Smart Money trading strategies, making it a valuable tool for traders who follow ICT, SMC, and VSA concepts.
🎯 How to Use It Effectively:
🔹 Entry Strategy: Wait for price to retest a fresh order block and confirm entry with additional confluences (e.g., volume spikes, price action signals).
🔹 Exit Strategy: Use order blocks as take-profit targets or stop-loss levels, improving risk-reward ratios.
🔹 Timeframe Recommendation: Best results on M30 and higher, but can be used on lower timeframes with additional confirmations.
🚀 What’s New in the Updated Version?
🔹 More Accurate Order Block Detection – Improved filtering for better precision.
🔹 Mitigation Tracking – Helps traders focus on fresh order blocks for higher success rates.
🔹 Better Visualization – Enhanced clarity for quick decision-making.
This indicator is a must-have for traders who want to trade like institutions and refine their trading strategy using smart money concepts.
Volume Order Blocks [BigBeluga]Volume Order Blocks is a powerful indicator that identifies significant order blocks based on price structure, helping traders spot key supply and demand zones. The tool leverages EMA crossovers to determine the formation of bullish and bearish order blocks while visualizing their associated volume and relative strength.
🔵 Key Features:
Order Block Detection via EMA Crossovers:
Plots bullish order blocks at recent lows when the short EMA crosses above the long EMA.
Plots bearish order blocks at recent highs when the short EMA crosses below the long EMA.
Uses customizable sensitivity through the “Sensitivity Detection” setting to fine-tune block formation.
Volume Collection and Visualization:
Calculates the total volume between the EMA crossover bar and the corresponding high (bearish OB) or low (bullish OB).
Displays the absolute volume amount next to each order block for clear volume insights.
Percentage Volume Distribution:
Shows the percentage distribution of volume among bullish or bearish order blocks.
100% represents the cumulative volume of all OBs in the same category (bullish or bearish).
Order Block Removal Conditions:
Bullish order blocks are removed when the price closes below the bottom of the block.
Bearish order blocks are removed when the price closes above the top of the block.
Helps maintain chart clarity by only displaying relevant and active levels.
Midline Feature:
Dashed midline inside each order block indicates the midpoint between the upper and lower boundaries.
Traders can toggle the midline on or off through the settings.
Shadow Trend:
Shadow Trend dynamically visualizes trend strength and direction by adapting its color intensity based on price movement.
🔵 Usage:
Supply & Demand Zones: Use bullish and bearish order blocks to identify key market reversal or continuation points.
Volume Strength Analysis: Compare volume percentages to gauge which order blocks hold stronger market significance.
Breakout Confirmation: Monitor block removal conditions for potential breakout signals beyond support or resistance zones.
Trend Reversals: Combine EMA crossovers with order block formation for early trend reversal detection.
Risk Management: Use OB boundaries as potential stop-loss or entry points.
Volume Order Blocks is an essential tool for traders seeking to incorporate volume-based supply and demand analysis into their trading strategy. By combining price action, volume data, and EMA crossovers, it offers a comprehensive view of market structure and potential turning points.
ICT Concept [TradingFinder] Order Block | FVG | Liquidity Sweeps🔵 Introduction
The "ICT" style is one of the subsets of "Price Action" technical analysis. ICT is a method created by "Michael Huddleston", a professional forex trader and experienced mentor. The acronym ICT stands for "Inner Circle Trader".
The main objective of the ICT trading strategy is to combine "Price Action" and the concept of "Smart Money" to identify optimal entry points into trades. However, finding suitable entry points is not the only strength of this approach. With the ICT style, traders can better understand price behavior and adapt their trading approach to market structure accordingly.
Numerous concepts are discussed in this style, but the key practical concepts for trading in financial markets include "Order Block," "Liquidity," and "FVG".
🔵 How to Use
🟣Order Block
Order blocks are a specific type of "Supply and Demand" zones formed when a series of orders are placed in a block. These orders could be created by banks or other major players. Banks typically execute large orders in blocks during their trading sessions. If they were to enter the market directly with a small quantity, significant price movements would occur before the orders are fully executed, resulting in less profit. To avoid this, they divide their orders into smaller, manageable positions. Traders should look for "buy" opportunities in "demand order blocks" areas and "sell" opportunities in "supply order blocks".
🟣Liquidity
These levels are where traders aim to exit their trades. "Market Makers" or smart money usually collects or distributes their trading positions near levels where many retail traders have placed their "Stop Loss" orders. When the liquidity resulting from these losses is collected, the price often reverses direction.
A "Stop Hunt" is a move designed to neutralize liquidity generated by triggered stop losses. Banks often use significant news events to trigger stop hunts and acquire the liquidity released in the market. If, for example, they intend to execute heavy buy orders, they encourage others to sell through stop hunts.
As a result, if there is liquidity in the market before reaching the order block region, the credibility of that order block is higher. Conversely, if liquidity is near the order block, meaning the price reaches the order block before reaching the liquidity area, the credibility of that order block is lower.
🟣FVG (Fair Value Gap)
To identify the "Fair Value Gap" on the chart, one must analyze candle by candle. Focus on candles with large bodies, examining one candle and the one before it. The candles before and after this central candle should have long shadows, and their bodies should not overlap with the body of the central candle. The distance between the shadows of the first and third candles is called the FVG range.
These zone function in two ways :
•Supply and Demand zone: In this case, the price reacts to these zone, and its trend reverses.
•Liquidity zone: In this scenario, the price "fills" the zone and then reaches the order block.
Important Note: In most cases, FVG zone with very small width act as supply and demand zone, while zone with a significant width act as liquidity zone, absorbing the price.
🔵 Setting
🟣Order Block
Refine Order Block : When the option for refining order blocks is Off, the supply and demand zones encompass the entire length of the order block (from Low to High) in their standard state and remain unaltered. On the option for refining order blocks triggers the improvement of supply and demand zones using the error correction algorithm.
Refine Type : The enhancement of order blocks via the error correction algorithm can be executed through two methods: Defensive and Aggressive. In the Aggressive approach, the widest possible range is taken into account for order blocks.
Show High Levels : If major high levels are to be displayed, set the option for showing high level to Yes.
Show Low Levels : If major low levels are to be displayed, set the option for showing low level to Yes.
Show Last Support : If showing the last support is desired, set the option for showing last support to Yes.
Show Last Resistance : If showing the last resistance is desired, set the option for showing last resistance to Yes.
🟣 FVG
FVG Filter : When FVG filtering is activated, the number of FVG areas undergoes filtration based on the specified algorithm.
FVG Filter Types :
1. Very Aggressive : Apart from the initial condition, an additional condition is introduced. For an upward FVG, the maximum price of the last candle should exceed the maximum price of the middle candle. Similarly, for a downward FVG, the minimum price of the last candle should be lower than the minimum price of the middle candle. This mode eliminates a minimal number of FVGs.
2. Aggressive : In addition to the conditions of the Very Aggressive mode, this mode considers the size of the middle candle; it should not be small. Consequently, a larger number of FVGs are eliminated in this mode.
3. Defensive : Alongside the conditions of the Very Aggressive mode, this mode takes into account the size of the middle candle, which should be relatively large with the majority of it comprising the body. Furthermore, to identify upward FVGs, the second and third candles must be positive, whereas for downward FVGs, the second and third candles must be negative. This mode filters out a considerable number of FVGs, retaining only those of suitable quality.
4. Very Defensive : In addition to the conditions of the Defensive mode, the first and third candles should not be very small-bodied doji candles. This mode filters out the majority of FVGs, leaving only the highest quality ones. Show Demand FVG: Enables the display of demand-related boxes, which can be toggled between off and on. Show Supply FVG: Enables the display of supply-related boxes along the path, which can also be toggled between off and on.
🟣 Liquidity
Statics Liquidity Line Sensitivity : A value ranging from 0 to 0.4. Increasing this value reduces the sensitivity of the "Statics Liquidity Line Detection" function and increases the number of identified lines. The default value is 0.3.
Dynamics Liquidity Line Sensitivity : A value ranging from 0.4 to 1.95. Increasing this value enhances the sensitivity of the "Dynamics Liquidity Line Detection" function and decreases the number of identified lines. The default value is 1.
Statics Period Pivot : Default value is set to 8. By adjusting this value, you can specify the period for static liquidity line pivots.
Dynamics Period Pivot : Default value is set to 3. By adjusting this value, you can specify the period for dynamic liquidity line pivots.
You can activate or deactivate liquidity lines as necessary using the buttons labeled "Show Statics High Liquidity Line," "Show Statics Low Liquidity Line," "Show Dynamics High Liquidity Line," and "Show Dynamics Low Liquidity Line".
[AlbaTherium] Structure Mapping & Order Blocks Advanced - Beta An Insight into Structure Mapping and Order Block Identification with Smart Money Concepts
Introduction:
Structure Mapping & Order Blocks Advanced - Beta serves as a fundamental pillar in the realm of Smart Money Concepts . This indicator adeptly charts the market structure based on a refined version of SMC while identifying Order Blocks. All the concepts embedded in this method are meticulously defined, offering users the ability to chart the market structure with heightened confidence. With this indicator, there is no need for excessive questioning of the accuracy of your markings; it diligently strives to perform this task effectively. There are no hidden 'magic' properties underlying this indicator, ensuring that our users can independently verify each and every feature. It is this commitment to transparency that sets us apart and makes us unique in the market.
In this discussion, we delve into the intricacies of Break of Structure , Change of Character , and SMART MONEY TRAP . We also introduce the concepts of Extreme Order Blocks , Decisional Order Blocks , and Smart Money Trap Order Blocks .
Chapter 1: Understanding Structure Mapping:
Let's begin with some definitions:
- Inside bars are candles that lie within the range of a preceding candle.
- Pullbacks occur in an uptrend when the low of a preceding candle's range (excluding inside bars) is breached, and the price continues to rise.
- Inducements (IDM) are price levels defined as the low of the latest pullback before the most recent high. They often act as liquidity points that the market revisits before continuing its move.
- Break of Structure (BoS):
In an uptrend, after surpassing an IDM , the most recent high becomes a Confirmed structure high, or a Major High . If the price then closes above this Major High , a Bullish Break of Structure (Bullish BoS) is confirmed. Similarly, the lowest point between these movements becomes a Confirmed structure low or Major Low in a downtrend.
- Change of Character (ChoCh):
In an uptrend, if the price falls below a Major Low , it indicates a shift in market bias from Bullish to Bearish, or a Bearish Change of Character .
Example of a bullish ChoCh :
Chapter 2: The Significance of Order Blocks:
Order Blocks (OB) play a pivotal role in Smart Money Concepts during entry points. Understanding what they represent and how to identify them is essential. For a Bullish/Bearish Order Block to be confirmed, specific conditions, including price imbalance and breaching the previous candle's high or low, must be met. We will delve into the finer details of identifying and trading Order Blocks, with an emphasis on the fact that price often reacts from Decisional Order Blocks, Extreme Order Blocks , and Smart Money Trap Order Blocks .
- An OB is the initial candle range of a pullback that creates a Fair value gap .
These are zones where proactive traders enter the market, resulting in significant price changes indicated by Fair value gaps . It is believed that when the price revisits these zones in the future, it tends to bounce back. This property makes Order Blocks excellent potential entry points.
Order Blocks are categorized as follows:
- Extreme OB : The first and lowest OB between the Major Low and Major High.
- Decisional OB : The most recent OB lower than the current IDM.
- Smart Money Traps : All OBs between Extreme and Decisional OB.
- Demand above IDM / Supply below IDM
Chapter 3: Understanding SMART MONEY TRAP (SMT):
SMART MONEY TRAP is a concept that brings clarity to the distinction between Structure and Order Blocks within Smart Money Concepts and is a unique feature of this indicator. While many Smart Money Traders base their trades on Structure and Order Blocks, it's crucial to recognize that Order Blocks serve as an additional confirmation for buy or sell decisions. Blindly trading based on Order Blocks is not advisable. Instead, traders should exercise patience and await other confirmations like inducement or Liquidity sweep before executing trades on Order Blocks. We will illustrate how this concept works in practice.
In the example above, the market largely disregards all the SMT s and responds favorably to the Extreme OB . This presents a promising trading opportunity, with a stop loss placed below the OB and a take profit set at the fill of the Fair value gap.
Conclusion:
Structure Mapping & Order Blocks Advanced - Beta embodies the essence of Smart Money Concepts , serving as a powerful tool for traders. This indicator effectively combines the elements of structure mapping and Order Blocks to guide trading decisions. By comprehending the dynamics of Impulsive Moves and Corrections, distinguishing between Bearish and Bullish Order Flow, and mastering the identification and trading of Order Blocks while considering SMART MONEY TRAP, traders can gain a competitive edge in the dynamic landscape of financial markets.
This document serves as a comprehensive guide to Structure Mapping & Order Blocks Advanced - Beta, highlighting its significance within the Smart Money Concepts framework. It is essential to apply these concepts judiciously to enhance trading.
Volume Delta & Order Block Suite [QuantAlgo]Upgrade your volume analysis and order flow trading with Volume Delta & Order Block Suite by QuantAlgo, a sophisticated technical indicator that leverages advanced volume delta calculations, along with dynamic order block detection to provide deep insights into market participant behavior. By calculating the distribution of volume between buyers and sellers and tracking pivotal volume zones, the indicator helps traders understand the underlying forces driving price movements. It is particularly valuable for those looking to identify high-probability trading opportunities based on volume imbalances and key price levels where significant activity has occurred.
🟢 Technical Foundation
The Volume Delta & Order Block Suite utilizes sophisticated volume analysis techniques to estimate buying and selling pressure within each price candle. The core volume delta calculation employs a formula that estimates buy volume as: Volume × (Close - Low) ÷ (High - Low) , with sell volume calculated as the remainder of total volume. This approach assumes that when price closes near the high of a candle, most volume represents buying pressure, and when price closes near the low, most volume represents selling pressure.
For order block detection, the indicator implements a multi-step process involving volume pivot identification and price state tracking. It first detects significant volume pivot points using the ta.pivothigh function with a user-defined pivot period. It then tracks the market's order state based on whether the high exceeds the highest high or the low falls below the lowest low. When a volume pivot occurs, the indicator creates order blocks based on price levels at that pivot point. These blocks are continuously monitored for invalidation based on subsequent price action.
🟢 Key Features & Signals
1. Volume Delta Representation on Candles
The Volume Delta visualization on candles shows the buy/sell distribution directly on price bars, creating an immediate visual representation of volume pressure.
When buyers are dominant, candles are colored with the bullish theme color (default: green/teal).
Similarly, when sellers are dominant, candles are colored with the bearish theme color (default: red).
This visualization provides immediate insights into underlying volume pressure without requiring separate indicators, helping traders quickly identify which side of the market is in control.
2. Buy/Sell Pressure Information Table
The Volume Analysis Table provides a comprehensive breakdown of volume metrics across multiple timeframes, helping traders identify shifts in market behavior.
The table is organized into four timeframe columns:
Current Volume
1 Bar Before
1 Day Before
1 Week Before
For each timeframe, the table displays:
Buy volume: The estimated buying volume based on price action
Sell volume: The estimated selling volume based on price action
Total volume: The sum of buy and sell volume
Delta: The difference between buy and sell volume (positive when buyers are dominant, negative when sellers are dominant)
Additionally, the table shows both absolute values and percentage distributions, with trend indicators (Up, Down, or Neutral) at the bottom row of each timeframe column.
This multi-timeframe approach helps traders:
→ Identify volume imbalances between buyers and sellers
→ Track changes in volume delta across different periods
→ Compare current conditions with historical patterns
→ Detect potential reversals by watching for shifts in delta direction
The delta values are particularly useful as they provide a clear indication of market dominance – positive delta (Up) when buyers are dominant, and negative delta (Down) when sellers are dominant.
3. Order Blocks and Their Confluence
Order blocks represent significant price zones where volume pivots occur, potentially indicating areas of significant market participant activity.
The indicator identifies two types of order blocks:
Bullish Order Blocks (support): Highlighted with a green/teal color, these represent potential support areas where price might bounce when revisited
Bearish Order Blocks (resistance): Highlighted with a red color, these represent potential resistance areas where price might reverse when revisited
Each order block is visualized as a colored rectangle with a dashed line showing the average price within the block. The blocks are extended to the right until they are invalidated.
Order blocks can serve as key reference points for trading decisions, for example:
Support/resistance identification
Stop loss placement (beyond the opposite edge of the block)
Potential reversal zones
Target areas for profit-taking
When price approaches an order block, traders should look for confluence with the volume delta on candles and the information in the volume analysis table. Strong setups occur when all three components align – for example, when price approaches a bearish order block with increasing sell volume shown on the candles and in the volume table.
🟢 Practical Usage Tips
→ Volume Analysis and Interpretation: The indicator visualizes the buy/sell volume ratio directly on price candles using color intensity, allowing traders to immediately identify which side (buyers or sellers) is dominant. This information helps in assessing the strength behind price movements and potential continuation or reversal signals.
→ Order Block Trading Strategies: The indicator highlights significant price zones where volume pivots occur, marking these as potential support (bullish order blocks) or resistance (bearish order blocks). Traders can use these levels to identify potential reversal points, stop placement, and profit targets.
→ Multi-timeframe Volume Comparison: Through its comprehensive volume analysis table, the indicator enables traders to compare volume patterns across current, recent, daily, and weekly timeframes. This helps in identifying shifts in market behavior and confirming the strength of ongoing trends.
🟢 Pro Tips
Adjust Pivot Period based on your timeframe:
→ Lower values (3-5) for more frequent order blocks
→ Higher values (7-10) for stronger, less frequent order blocks
Fine-tune Mitigation Method based on your trading style:
→ "Wick" for more conservative invalidation
→ "Close" for more lenient order block survival
Look for confluence between components:
→ Strong volume delta in the expected direction when price touches an order block
→ Corresponding patterns in the volume analysis table
→ Overall market context aligning with the expected direction
Use for multiple trading approaches:
→ Support/resistance trading at order blocks
→ Trend confirmation with volume delta
→ Reversal detection when volume delta changes direction
→ Stop loss placement using order block boundaries
Combine with:
→ Trend analysis using trend-following indicators for trade confirmation
→ Multiple timeframe analysis for strategic context
Crystal Order BlockThe Crystal Order Block Indicator is a powerful tool designed to help traders identify key institutional order blocks with high precision. This indicator is ideal for traders following Smart Money Concepts (SMC) and Institutional Trading Strategies, providing clear insights into potential high-probability trade setups.
🔹 Key Features:
✔ Automatic Order Block Detection: Identifies valid bullish & bearish order blocks.
✔ Unmitigated Order Blocks Highlighted: Focuses on fresh order blocks for improved trade opportunities.
✔ Trend-Focused Trading: Works best when combined with market structure analysis.
✔ Multi-Timeframe Support: Suitable for scalping, swing trading, and intraday trading.
✔ Risk Management Enhancement: Helps traders refine entries and exits based on institutional price movements.
📈 How to Use the Crystal Order Block Indicator:
🔹 Identifying Order Blocks:
➡ The indicator automatically detects order blocks formed by institutional trading activity.
➡ Unmitigated order blocks are highlighted, indicating areas where price may react.
🔹 High-Probability Trade Setups:
➡ Buy Setup: Look for a bullish order block in an uptrend, confirming strength.
➡ Sell Setup: Identify a bearish order block in a downtrend for potential short trades.
🔹 Order Block Mitigation:
➡ The updated version filters out mitigated order blocks, allowing traders to focus on fresh trading opportunities.
📊 Best Practices & Timeframes:
🔸 Works on all timeframes, but higher accuracy is observed on M30 and above.
🔸 Best suited for Smart Money Trading, Institutional Trading, and Price Action Strategies.
🔸 Should be used with liquidity concepts and market structure analysis for enhanced precision.
⚠ Important Note:
This indicator is a technical tool designed to assist traders in market analysis. It does not guarantee success and should be used alongside proper risk management and trading discipline.
Support Resistance with Order BlocksIndicator Description
Professional Price Level Detection for Smart Trading. Master the Markets with Precision Support/Resistance and Order Block Analysis . It provides traders with clear visual cues for potential reversal and breakout areas, combining both retail and institutional trading concepts into one powerful tool.
The Support & Resistance with Order Blocks indicator is a versatile Pine Script tool designed to empower traders with clear, actionable insights into key market levels. By combining advanced pivot-based support and resistance (S/R) detection with order block (OB) filtering, this indicator delivers clean, high-probability zones for entries, exits, and reversals. With customizable display options (boxes or lines) and intuitive settings, it’s perfect for traders of all styles—whether you’re scalping, swing trading, or investing long-term. Overlay it on your TradingView chart and elevate your trading strategy today!
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Key Features
✅ Dynamic Support/Resistance - Auto-adjusting levels based on price action
✅ Smart Order Block Detection - Identifies institutional buying/selling zones
✅ Dual Display Modes - Choose between Boxes or Clean Lines for different chart styles
✅ Customizable Sensitivity - Adjust detection parameters for different markets
✅ Broken Level Markers - Clearly shows when key levels are breached
✅ Timeframe-Adaptive - Automatically adjusts for daily/weekly charts
1. Dynamic Support & Resistance Detection
Identifies critical S/R zones using pivot high/low calculations with adjustable look back periods.
Visualizes active S/R zones with distinct colors and labels ("Support" or "Resistance" for boxes, lines for cleaner charts).
Marks broken S/R levels as "Br S" (broken support) or "Br R" (broken resistance) when historical display is enabled, aiding in breakout and reversal analysis.
2. Smart Order Block Identification
Detects bullish and bearish order blocks based on significant price movements (default: ±0.3% over 5 candles).
Highlights institutional buying/selling zones with customizable colors, displayed as boxes or lines.
Filters out overlapping OB zones to keep your chart clutter-free.
3. Dual Display Options
Boxes or Lines: Choose to display S/R and OB as boxes for detailed zones or lines for a minimalist view.
Line Width Customization: Adjust line widths for S/R and OB (1–5 pixels) for optimal visibility.
Color Customization: Tailor colors for active/broken S/R and bullish/bearish OB zones.
4. Advanced Overlap Filtering
Ensures S/R zones don’t overlap with OB zones or other S/R levels, providing only the most relevant levels.
Limits the number of active zones (default: 10) to maintain chart clarity.
5. Historical S/R Visualization
Optionally display broken S/R levels with distinct colors and labels ("Br S" or "Br R") to track historical price reactions.
Broken levels are dynamically updated and removed (or retained) based on user settings.
6. Timeframe Adaptability
Automatically adjusts pivot detection for daily/weekly timeframes (40-candle look back) versus shorter timeframes (20-candle look back).
Works seamlessly across all asset classes (stocks, forex, crypto, etc.) and timeframes.
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How It Works
• Support & Resistance:
Uses ta.pivothigh and ta.pivotlow to detect significant price pivots, with a user-defined look back (default: 5 candles post-pivot).
Plots S/R as boxes (with labels "Support" or "Resistance") or lines, extending to the current bar for real-time relevance.
Broken S/R levels are marked with adjusted colors and labels ("S" or "R" for boxes, "Br S" or "Br R" for lines when historical display is enabled).
• Order Blocks:
Identifies OB based on strong price movements over 4 candles, plotted as boxes or lines at the candle’s midpoint.
Validates OB to prevent overlap, ensuring only significant zones are displayed.
Removes OB zones when price breaks through, keeping the chart focused on active levels.
• Customization:
Toggle S/R and OB visibility, adjust detection sensitivity, and set maximum active zones (4–50).
Fine-tune line widths and colors for a personalized chart experience.
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Why Use This Indicator?
• Precision Trading: Pinpoint high-probability entry/exit zones with filtered S/R and OB levels.
• Clean Charts: Overlap filtering and zone limits reduce clutter, focusing on key levels.
• Versatile Display: Switch between boxes for detailed zones or lines for simplicity, with adjustable line widths.
• Institutional Edge: Leverage OB detection to align with institutional activity for smarter trades.
• User-Friendly: Intuitive settings and clear visuals make it accessible for beginners and pros alike.
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⚙ Input Parameters
Settings Overview
Display Options:
Display Type: Choose "Boxes" or "Lines" for S/R and OB visualization.
S/R Line Width: Set line thickness for S/R lines (1–5 pixels, default: 2).
OB Line Width: Set line thickness for OB lines (1–5 pixels, default: 2).
Order Block Options:
Show Order Block: Enable/disable OB display.
Bull/Bear OB Colors: Customise border and fill colors for bullish and bearish OB zones.
Support/Resistance Options:
Show S/R: Toggle active S/R zones.
Show Historical S/R: Display broken S/R levels, marked as "Br S" or "Br R" for lines.
Detection Period: Set candle lookback for pivot detection (4–50, default: 5).
Max Active Zones: Limit active S/R and OB zones (4–50, default: 10).
Colors: Customise active and broken S/R colors for clear differentiation.
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How to Use
1. Add to Chart: Apply the indicator to your TradingView chart.
2. Customize Settings:
o Select "Boxes" or "Lines" for your preferred display style.
o Adjust line widths, colors, and detection parameters to suit your trading style.
o Enable "Show Historical S/R" to track broken levels with "Br S" and "Br R" labels.
3. Analyze Levels:
o Use support zones (green) for buy entries and resistance zones (red) for sell entries.
o Monitor OB zones for institutional activity, signaling potential reversals or continuations.
o Watch for "Br S" or "Br R" labels to identify breakout opportunities.
4. Combine with Other Tools: Pair with trend indicators, volume analysis, or price action for a robust strategy.
5. Monitor Breakouts: Trade breakouts when price breaches S/R or OB zones, with historical labels providing context.
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Example Use Cases
• Swing Trading: Use S/R and OB zones to identify entry/exit points, with historical broken levels for context.
• Breakout Trading: Trade price breaks through S/R or OB, using "Br S" and "Br R" labels to confirm reversals.
• Scalping: Adjust detection period for faster S/R and OB identification on lower timeframes.
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• Performance: Optimized for all timeframes, with best results on 5M, 15M, 30M, 1H, 4H, or daily charts for swing trading.
• Compatibility: Works with any asset class and TradingView chart.
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Get Started
Transform your trading with Support & Resistance with Order Blocks! Add it to your chart, customize it to your style, and trade with confidence. For questions or feedback, drop a comment on TradingView or message the author. Happy trading! 🚀
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Disclaimer: This indicator is for educational and informational purposes only. Always conduct your own analysis and practice proper risk management before trading.
Simple ICT Order Blocks and Fair Value Gaps by Gowtham KannakajeThis scripts identifies ICT Order Block and ICT Fair Value Gaps
Fair Value Gap:
- Fair Value Gap toggle is off by default
- Users can choose to color the bars having Fair Value Gaps or can select to define the Fair Value Gap using boxes.
- Bar color and box colors can be customized
Order Blocks:
- Order Block box and candle color toggle is on by default
- Users can choose to color the Order Block candles or can select to define the Order Blocks using boxes.
- Bar color and box colors can be customized for bullish and bearish Order Block separately
Note:
- Order Blocks are considered valid only if the candle forming the Fair Value Gap closes away from the Order Block.
- Since Trading View limits the number of boxes to 500, it is advised to use the Color Candle option to identify the Order Blocks or Fair Value Gaps which are very old.
New concept Definitions:
Naked OB : An order block whose immediate next candle forms a Fair Value Gap. Here, the Order Block high or low contributes to the formation of Fair Value Gap.
Covered OB : An order block whose immediate next candle doesn't form a Fair Value Gap. Here, the Order Block high or low doesn't contribute to the formation of Fair Value Gap. Instead it will have other candles in between the Order Block and Fair Value Gap.
Disclaimer: The usage of this indicator might or might not contribute to your profits and losses and the author is not responsible for the same.
Happy Trading.
Supply and Demand Order Blocks - Nadeem Al-QahwiThis advanced order block detection system identifies key supply and demand zones on your chart using a proprietary multi-factor algorithm. Unlike basic implementations that only look for engulfing patterns, this indicator incorporates price momentum, volume confirmation, and swing point analysis to filter out false signals and highlight only the most significant trading zones.
Unique Features
Dual Detection System:
Identifies both internal order blocks (within trends) and swing order blocks (at market turns)
Separate customization for each type allows focused analysis
Smart Zone Validation:
Dynamic strength calculation based on price rejection intensity
Timeframe-sensitive filtering (automatically adjusts for different chart intervals)
Minimum price movement threshold to eliminate insignificant zones
Advanced Visualization:
Three display modes (Boxes & Levels, Boxes Only, Levels Only)
Gradient coloring system showing zone strength intensity
Configurable midline markers for precise entry/exit planning
Methodology
The indicator scans the specified lookback period for:
Bullish Order Blocks: Last bearish candle before a sustained upward move
Bearish Order Blocks: Last bullish candle before a sustained downward move
Each potential zone is evaluated using:
Price Action Confirmation:
Minimum required price move (configurable as percentage)
Consecutive closes beyond the order block range
Volume Analysis (implied through price movement):
Significant expansion beyond the zone
Sustained momentum after breakout
Zone Quality Filters:
Overlap prevention (merges similar zones)
Strength ranking system (prioritizes zones with strongest reactions)
Usage Instructions
Primary Settings:
Adjust lookback period (default 500 bars)
Select display style based on your trading needs
Zone Customization:
Internal Order Blocks: Best for trending markets
Swing Order Blocks: Ideal for reversal trading
Configure colors and styles for visual clarity
Advanced Filters:
Minimum price move: Increase for higher timeframes
Overlap threshold: Adjust based on market volatility
Strength filter: Focus only on high-probability zones
Trading Applications
Trend Trading: Use internal order blocks as continuation signals
Reversal Trading: Swing order blocks mark potential turning points
Risk Management: Zone boundaries serve as natural stop levels
Multiple Timeframe Analysis: Combine settings for different chart intervals
Originality Statement
This implementation differs from basic order block indicators through:
Proprietary strength calculation algorithm
Adaptive timeframe filtering
Intelligent zone merging technology
Configurable display system for personalized charting
While the concept of order blocks is not novel, this particular implementation adds significant value through its sophisticated filtering mechanisms and customizable visualization options that aren't available in open-source alternatives.
