ALMA Shifting Band Oscillator | QuantMACALMA Shifting Band Oscillator | QuantMAC
🎯 Advanced Technical Analysis Tool Combining ALMA with Dynamic Oscillator Technology
The ALMA Shifting Band Oscillator represents a sophisticated fusion of the Arnaud Legoux Moving Average (ALMA) with an innovative oscillator-based signaling system. This indicator transforms traditional moving average analysis into a comprehensive trading solution with dynamic band visualization and precise entry/exit signals.
Core Technology 🔧
Arnaud Legoux Moving Average Foundation
Built upon the mathematically superior ALMA calculation, this indicator leverages the unique properties of ALMA's phase shift and noise reduction capabilities. The ALMA component provides a responsive yet smooth baseline that adapts to market conditions with minimal lag.
Dynamic Band System
The indicator generates adaptive upper and lower bands around the ALMA centerline using statistical deviation analysis. These bands automatically adjust to market volatility, creating a dynamic envelope that captures price extremes and potential reversal zones.
Normalized Oscillator Engine
The heart of the system transforms price action relative to the dynamic bands into a normalized oscillator that oscillates around a zero line. This oscillator provides clear visual representation of momentum and position within the established bands.
Visual Features 🎨
Multi-Pane Display Architecture
Primary oscillator plotted in separate pane for clarity
Dynamic band overlay on price chart with elegant fill visualization
ALMA centerline marked with distinctive styling
Customizable threshold lines for signal identification
Advanced Color Schemes
Choose from 9 professionally designed color palettes:
Classic series offering various aesthetic preferences
High contrast options for different chart backgrounds
State-based coloring that changes with market conditions
Candle coloring that reflects current oscillator state
Enhanced Visual Elements
Smooth gradient band fills for easy trend identification
Dynamic line thickness and styling options
Professional transparency settings for overlay clarity
Customizable threshold visualization
Signal Generation System 📊
Dual Threshold Architecture
The indicator employs two distinct threshold levels that create a sophisticated signal framework:
Long Threshold : Triggers bullish signal generation
Short Threshold : Activates bearish signal conditions
Intelligent State Management
Advanced state tracking ensures clean signal generation without false triggers:
Prevents redundant signals in same direction
Maintains position awareness for proper entries/exits
Implements crossover logic for precise timing
Flexible Trading Modes
Long/Short Mode : Full bidirectional trading capabilities
Long/Cash Mode : Conservative approach with cash positions during bearish conditions
Professional Analytics Suite 📈
Comprehensive Performance Metrics
Integrated real-time performance analysis including:
Maximum Drawdown percentage tracking
Sortino Ratio for downside risk assessment
Sharpe Ratio for risk-adjusted returns
Omega Ratio for comprehensive performance evaluation
Profit Factor calculation
Win rate percentage analysis
Half Kelly percentage for position sizing guidance
Total trade count and net profit tracking
Advanced Risk Management
Real-time equity curve tracking
Peak-to-trough drawdown monitoring
Downside deviation calculations
Risk-adjusted return measurements
Customization Options ⚙️
ALMA Parameter Control
ALMA Length (Default: 42) - Controls the lookback period for the moving average calculation. Lower values (20-30) create faster, more responsive signals but increase noise. Higher values (50-100) produce smoother signals with less false alerts but slower reaction to price changes.
ALMA Offset (Default: 0.68) - Determines the phase shift of the moving average. Values closer to 0 behave like a simple moving average. Values closer to 1 act more like an exponential moving average. 0.68 provides optimal balance between responsiveness and smoothness.
ALMA Sigma (Default: 1.8) - Controls the smoothness factor of the ALMA calculation. Lower values (1.0-2.0) create sharper, more reactive averages. Higher values (4.0-8.0) produce extremely smooth but slower-responding averages. Affects how quickly the ALMA adapts to price changes.
Source Selection - Choose between Close, Open, High, Low, or custom price combinations. Close price is standard for most analysis. HL2 or HLC3 can provide different market perspectives and reduce single-price volatility.
Oscillator Fine-tuning
Standard Deviation Length (Default: 27) - Determines the lookback period for volatility calculation. Shorter periods (10-20) make bands more reactive to recent volatility changes. Longer periods (40-60) create more stable bands that filter out short-term volatility spikes.
SD Multiplier (Default: 2.8) - Controls the width of the dynamic bands. Lower values (1.5-2.0) create tighter bands with more frequent signals but higher false signal rate. Higher values (3.0-4.0) produce wider bands with fewer but potentially more reliable signals.
Oscillator Multiplier (Default: 100) - Scales the oscillator for visual clarity. This is purely cosmetic and doesn't affect signal generation. Adjust based on your preferred oscillator range visualization.
Long Threshold (Default: 82) - Sets the level where bullish signals trigger. Lower values (70-80) generate more frequent long signals but may include weaker setups. Higher values (85-95) create fewer but potentially stronger bullish signals.
Short Threshold (Default: 50) - Determines where bearish signals activate. Higher values (55-65) produce more short signals. Lower values (35-45) wait for stronger bearish conditions before signaling.
Trading Mode Configuration
Long/Short Mode - Full bidirectional trading that takes both long and short positions. Suitable for trending markets and experienced traders comfortable with short selling.
Long/Cash Mode - Conservative approach that only takes long positions or moves to cash during bearish signals. Ideal for bull market conditions or traders who prefer not to short.
Display Customization
Color Schemes (9 Options) - Choose from Classic to Classic9 palettes. Each offers different visual contrast for various chart backgrounds and personal preferences.
Metrics Table Position - Place performance metrics in any of 6 chart locations: Top Left/Right, Middle Left/Right, Bottom Left/Right.
Show/Hide Metrics Table - Toggle the comprehensive performance analytics display on or off based on your analysis needs.
Date Range Limiter - Set specific start dates for backtesting and signal generation. Useful for testing strategies on specific market periods or excluding unusual market events.
Parameter Optimization Tips
Volatile Markets - Use shorter ALMA Length (25-35), lower SD Multiplier (2.0-2.5), and moderate thresholds
Trending Markets - Employ longer ALMA Length (45-60), higher SD Multiplier (3.0-4.0), and extreme thresholds
Sideways Markets - Try medium ALMA Length (35-45), standard SD Multiplier (2.5-3.0), and closer thresholds (75/55)
Higher Timeframes - Generally use longer periods and higher multipliers for smoother signals
Lower Timeframes - Opt for shorter periods and lower multipliers for more responsive signals
Practical Applications 💡
Trend Following
Identify and follow established trends using the dynamic band system and oscillator position relative to thresholds.
Momentum Analysis
Gauge market momentum through oscillator readings and their relationship to historical levels.
Reversal Detection
Spot potential reversal points when price reaches extreme oscillator levels combined with band interactions.
Risk Management
Utilize integrated metrics for position sizing and risk assessment decisions.
Technical Specifications 🔍
Calculation Methodology
The indicator employs sophisticated mathematical formulations for ALMA calculation combined with statistical analysis for band generation. The oscillator normalization process ensures consistent readings across different market conditions and timeframes.
Performance Optimization
Designed for efficient processing with minimal computational overhead while maintaining calculation accuracy across all timeframes.
Multi-Timeframe Compatibility
Functions effectively across all trading timeframes from intraday scalping to long-term position trading.
Installation and Usage 📋
Simple Setup Process
Add indicator to chart
Configure ALMA parameters for your preferred responsiveness
Adjust threshold levels based on market volatility
Select desired color scheme and display options
Enable metrics table for performance tracking
Best Practices
Use multiple timeframe analysis for context
Monitor metrics table for strategy performance
Adjust parameters based on market conditions
This indicator represents a professional-grade tool designed for serious traders seeking advanced technical analysis capabilities with comprehensive performance tracking. The combination of ALMA's mathematical precision with dynamic oscillator technology creates a unique analytical framework suitable for various trading styles and market conditions.
🚀 Transform your technical analysis with this advanced ALMA-based oscillator system!
⚠️ IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
Past Performance Warning: 📉⚠️
PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. Historical backtesting results, while useful for strategy development and parameter optimization, do not guarantee similar performance in live trading conditions. Market conditions change continuously, and what worked in the past may not work in the future.
Remember: Successful trading requires discipline, continuous learning, and adaptation to changing market conditions. No indicator or strategy guarantees profits, and all trading involves substantial risk of loss.
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Brian Shannon 5-Day MA BackgroundBrian Shannon 5-Day Moving Average with Dynamic Background Fill
OVERVIEW
This indicator implements Brian Shannon's renowned 5-Day Moving Average methodology from his acclaimed work "Technical Analysis Using Multiple Timeframes." The indicator provides instant visual clarity on short-term trend direction and momentum, making it an essential tool for swing traders and active investors.
KEY FEATURES
• True 5-Day Moving Average: Dynamically calculates the correct period across all timeframes (1min, 5min, 15min, 1H, etc.)
• Visual Price-to-MA Relationship: Color-coded fill between price and the moving average
- Green Fill: Price is above the 5-day MA (bullish short-term momentum)
- Red Fill: Price is below the 5-day MA (bearish short-term momentum)
• Multi-Timeframe Compatible: Works seamlessly on any chart timeframe while maintaining the true 5-day calculation
BRIAN SHANNON'S STRATEGIC APPLICATION
Primary Uses:
1. Trend Identification: Quickly identify short-term momentum shifts
2. Dynamic Support/Resistance: The 5-day MA acts as a moving support level in uptrends and resistance in downtrends
3. Entry Signal Confirmation: Look for pullbacks to the 5-day MA as potential entry points in trending stocks
4. Multi-Timeframe Analysis: Essential component of Shannon's multiple timeframe approach
Perfect Combination with:
• AVWAP (Anchored Volume Weighted Average Price): Use together to identify high-probability setups where price is above both the 5-day MA and AVWAP
• Longer-term Moving Averages: Combine with 20-day and 50-day MAs for complete trend analysis
• Volume Analysis: Confirm 5-day MA signals with volume patterns
TRADING APPLICATIONS
For Swing Traders:
• Bullish Setup: Price above 5-day MA + above AVWAP + above longer-term MAs = Strong uptrend
• Bearish Setup: Price below 5-day MA + below AVWAP + below longer-term MAs = Strong downtrend
• Entry Timing: Use pullbacks to the 5-day MA as entry opportunities in the direction of the primary trend
For Day Traders:
• Quick visual confirmation of intraday momentum
• Dynamic support/resistance levels for scalping opportunities
• Clear trend bias for directional trades
WHY THIS INDICATOR WORKS
Brian Shannon's approach emphasizes that the 5-day moving average represents the short-term sentiment of market participants. When price is consistently above this level, it indicates buyers are in control of short-term price action. Conversely, when price falls below, it suggests selling pressure is dominating.
The visual fill makes it immediately obvious:
• How far price is from the 5-day MA
• The strength of the current short-term trend
• Potential areas where price might find support or resistance
BEST PRACTICES
1. Never use in isolation - Always combine with longer timeframe analysis
2. Volume confirmation - Look for volume expansion on moves away from the 5-day MA
3. Multiple timeframe approach - Check higher timeframes for overall trend direction
4. Combine with AVWAP - Most powerful when both indicators align
INSTALLATION NOTES
This indicator automatically adjusts for any timeframe, ensuring you always get a true 5-trading-day moving average regardless of whether you're viewing 1-minute or hourly charts.
Based on the technical analysis methodology of Brian Shannon, author of "Technical Analysis Using Multiple Timeframes"
Volume pressure by GSK-VIZAG-AP-INDIA🔍 Volume Pressure by GSK-VIZAG-AP-INDIA
🧠 Overview
“Volume Pressure” is a multi-timeframe, real-time table-based volume analysis tool designed to give traders a clear and immediate view of buying and selling pressure across custom-selected timeframes. By breaking down buy volume, sell volume, total volume, and their percentages, this indicator helps traders identify demand/supply imbalances and volume momentum in the market.
🎯 Purpose / Trading Use Case
This indicator is ideal for intraday and short-term traders who want to:
Spot aggressive buying or selling activity
Track volume dynamics across multiple timeframes *1 min time frame will give best results*
Use volume pressure as a confirming tool alongside price action or trend-based systems
It helps determine when large buying/selling activity is occurring and whether such behavior is consistent across timeframes—a strong signal of institutional interest or volume-driven trend shifts.
🧩 Key Features & Logic
Real-Time Table Display: A clean, dynamic table showing:
Buy Volume
Sell Volume
Total Volume
Buy % of total volume
Sell % of total volume
Multi-Time frame Analysis: Supports 8 user-selectable custom time frames from 1 to 240 minutes, giving flexibility to analyze volume pressure at various granularities.
Color-Coded Volume Bias:
Green for dominant Buy pressure
Red for dominant Sell pressure
Yellow for Neutral
Intensity-based blinking for extreme values (over 70%)
Dynamic Data Calculation:
Uses volume * (close > open) logic to estimate buy vs sell volumes bar-by-bar, then aggregates by timeframe.
⚙️ User Inputs & Settings
Timeframe Selectors (TF1 to TF8): Choose any 8 timeframes you want to monitor volume pressure across.
Text & Color Settings:
Customize text colors for Buy, Sell, Total volumes
Choose Buy/Sell bias colors
Enable/disable blinking for visual emphasis on extremes
Table Appearance:
Set header color, metric background, and text size
Table positioning: top-right, bottom-right, etc.
Blinking Highlight Toggle: Enable this to visually highlight when Buy/Sell % exceeds 70%—a sign of strong pressure.
📊 Visual Elements Explained
The table has 6 rows and 10 columns:
Row 0: Headers for Today and TF1 to TF8
Rows 1–3: Absolute values (Buy Vol, Sell Vol, Total Vol)
Rows 4–5: Relative percentages (Buy %, Sell %), with dynamic background color
First column shows the metric names (e.g., “Buy Vol”)
Cells blink using alternate background colors if volume pressure crosses thresholds
💡 How to Use It Effectively
Use Buy/Sell % rows to confirm potential breakout trades or identify volume exhaustion zones
Look for multi-timeframe confluence: If 5 or more TFs show >70% Buy pressure, buyers are in control
Combine with price action (e.g., breakouts, reversals) to increase conviction
Suitable for equities, indices, futures, crypto, especially on lower timeframes (1m to 15m)
🏆 What Makes It Unique
Table-based MTF Volume Pressure Display: Most indicators only show volume as bars or histograms; this script summarizes and color-codes volume bias across timeframes in a tabular format.
Customization-friendly: Full control over colors, themes, and timeframes
Blinking Alerts: Rare visual feature to capture user attention during extreme pressure
Designed with performance and readability in mind—even for fast-paced scalping environments.
🚨 Alerts / Extras
While this script doesn’t include TradingView alert functions directly, the visual blinking serves as a strong real-time alert mechanism.
Future versions may include built-in alert conditions for buy/sell bias thresholds.
🔬 Technical Concepts Used
Volume Dissection using close > open logic (to estimate buyer vs seller pressure)
Simple aggregation of volume over custom timeframes
Table plotting using Pine Script table.new, table.cell
Dynamic color logic for bias identification
Custom blinking logic using na(bar_index % 2 == 0 ? colorA : colorB)
⚠️ Disclaimer
This indicator is a tool for analysis, not financial advice. Always backtest and validate strategies before using any indicator for live trading. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Use at your own risk and apply proper risk management.
✍️ Author & Signature
Indicator Name: Volume Pressure
Author: GSK-VIZAG-AP-INDIA
TradingView Username: prowelltraders
Volume Oscillator Pro – Spike Visualizer{NJ}📊 **Volume Oscillator Pro – Spike Visualizer (NJ)**
An enhanced volume oscillator for scalpers, day traders, and momentum traders.
This indicator visually highlights significant volume surges to help identify real market strength.
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🔍 **Features:**
– Dynamic color changes based on volume pressure
– Warning zone starts at 70% (orange), confirmed spike at 100% (red)
– Horizontal spike line at 100% for clear reference
– Optional background color for extreme volume breakouts
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⚙️ **Recommended Use:**
– Use on **1–5 minute charts** for scalping and fast momentum entries
– Combine with **price structure or candle pattern setups**
– Spikes above 100% often indicate large player entries or exits
– Helps you distinguish real movement from market noise
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🧪 **Suggested Settings:**
– Short Length: `5`
– Long Length: `10`
– Spike Threshold: fixed at 100% (can be adjusted)
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Created by **Nasir Jebri**
Candle Range Trading (CRT) with Alerts
📌 Description:
The Candle Range Trading (CRT) indicator identifies potential reversal or continuation setups based on specific two-candle price action patterns.
It analyzes pairs of candles to detect Bullish or Bearish CRT patterns and provides visual signals (triangles) and alert notifications to support scalp or swing trading strategies.
🔍 How It Works:
🔻 Bearish CRT Pattern:
Candle 1 is bullish
Candle 2 is bearish
Candle 2's high > Candle 1's high
Candle 2 closes within Candle 1’s range
🔺 Red triangle above candle
🔺 Bullish CRT Pattern:
Candle 1 is bearish
Candle 2 is bullish
Candle 2's low < Candle 1's low
Candle 2 closes within Candle 1’s range
🔻 Green triangle below candle
📈 Visual Features:
🔺 Red triangle = Bearish CRT
🔻 Green triangle = Bullish CRT
📏 Optional box showing CRT High and CRT Low
🔔 Built-in Alerts:
Bullish CRT Alert: "Bullish CRT Pattern Detected"
Bearish CRT Alert: "Bearish CRT Pattern Detected"
Set alerts to get notified instantly when a pattern is detected.
⚠️ Note:
Use in conjunction with trend filters, support/resistance, or volume for best results.
Ideal for scalping or short-term trades.
Avoid trading in choppy or low-volume markets.
⚠️ Disclaimer:
This script was generated with the assistance of ChatGPT by OpenAI and is intended for educational and informational purposes only.
All strategies, alerts, and signals derived from this indicator should be thoroughly backtested and validated before using in live trading.
Trading involves substantial risk, and past performance is not indicative of future results. The author and ChatGPT bear no responsibility for any trading losses or financial decisions made using this script.
Users are solely responsible for the risks associated with their trading actions. Always apply proper risk management and perform your own due diligence before making any financial decisions.
[RenkoCore] PublicWhen it comes the Renko chart, we all know it has its advantages & disadvantages compared to the candle-stick chart. My aim of this was to alleviate some of the disadvantages by providing some sort of structure on Renko chart. These set of tools may hopefully help your trading journey on Renko chart.
Helpful tips:
a) Enable wicks on your Renko settings, this indicator needs wicks to work.
b) Choose correct size (I recommend traditional size option) for your Renko chart as well as for your instrument.
c) Keep it on 1-second time frame, anything other than that doesn't work on TradingView's Renko. This is important as price will not repaint.
d) If you want to see bigger picture (like 4hr/daily on candle-stick chart), just increase your Renko size, but still keep it on 1-second timeframe.
This toolset includes couple different methods to provide some structures as explained below:
1. 📌 Balance | Price Action Equilibrium Zones
Overview
The Balance is a visual framework designed to evaluate directional bias and internal structure in price action. It measures net bullish/bearish momentum within a configurable rolling window, while highlighting key structural turning points based on multiple custom sensitivity levels. This tool helps traders stay in sync with market rhythm by emphasizing balance, imbalance, and inflection zones.
🔧 How It Works:
Inflection Tiers
Three customizable rounds of pivot-based divergence detection—labeled as 1°, 2°, and 3°—automatically identify regular bullish and regular bearish pivot structures. Though may not be always accurate, these structural signals are intended to keep user's focus to continually reflect emerging internal market shifts.
Balance Limit
Monitors directional bar disparity within a customizable retrospective span. When the net balance exceeds ±50% of the range, the line turns green to suggest strong directional bias. A red fill zone between these thresholds indicates equilibrium or no-trade conditions.
Volatility Based Reversal (Candle Reversal Detector)
This tool scans for extreme price movements relative to local volatility baselines, helping traders detect possible tops and bottoms before major price reversals or pauses. Compares current price action to the lowest recent volatility anchor or if price sharply dips below the highest recent volatility anchor.
🧠 Use Case Recommendations:
Discretionary trading to visually confirm balance and momentum shifts.
Confluence strategies, combining the balance counter with trend indicators or support/resistance levels.
Structure mapping, to highlight exhaustion zones or emerging reversals based on internal divergences.
Avoid using this tool in isolation. It is most effective when combined with broader market context or other confirmation layers.
2. 📌 Primary Level Detection
Overview
This is a precision tool for detecting dynamic price zones where significant market reversals may begin. Using a blend of momentum, price tension, and volatility structure, it identifies potential top and bottom areas — and tracks them with adaptive channel levels that evolve in real time.
🔧 How It Works:
Combines price action, RSI-based bias, and volatility deviation to identify moments when price is overextended.
Reacts only to major changes — reducing false positives in choppy markets.
Levels persist on the chart until a new valid reversal is confirmed, giving you visual structure and actionable areas to work with.
🧠 Use Case Recommendations:
Trading reversals, reversion-to-mean, or liquidity sweeps
Confirming entries from other indicators (like divergence, order blocks, or support/resistance)
Analyzing volatile markets where rapid direction changes are common (e.g., crypto, futures, scalping)
3. 📌 Secondary Level Detection
Overview
This tool highlights where price may be overextended and due for a short-term reversal, based on recent price structure.
🔧 How It Works:
It uses dynamic bar-count and swing conditions to identify potential price turning points after extended directional moves or strong sequence of bars in same direction.
Levels persist on the chart until a new valid reversal is confirmed, giving you visual structure and actionable areas to work with.
🧠 Use Case Recommendations:
Trading reversals, reversion-to-mean, or liquidity sweeps
Confirming entries from other indicators (like divergence, order blocks, or support/resistance)
⚠️ Important Notes:
This indicator does not repaint. All pivots and plots are based on closed candles and verified conditions.
This tool does not provide trade signals. It is a structural analysis tool intended to assist in discretionary decision-making. This indicator is for informational and educational purposes only. Use in combination with your own trading strategy, risk management, and market context. The signals generated do not guarantee outcomes and should not be used in isolation.
It is not intended to be financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security or asset. Trading involves risk. Always do your own research and consult with a licensed financial advisor before making any trading decisions. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
The author is not responsible for any losses incurred from the use of this script.
AMD Setup - Full (Long + Short) ICT ModelICTSNIPERKILLS!
Accumulation, Manipulation, Distribution (AMD) Script!
1. Clarifies Structure: Accumulation, Manipulation, Distribution (AMD)
The script visualizes the AMD framework:
Accumulation → Price ranges inside Initial Balance (IB).
Manipulation → Liquidity sweep above IB High or below IB Low.
Distribution → Market Structure Shift (MSS) confirms a directional move.
This gives you a narrative structure for each session, helping you avoid random trades.
🧠 2. Filters Out Noise with MSS Confirmation
It waits for:
A liquidity sweep (manipulation),
Followed by a market structure shift (MSS),
And then confirms an entry only after a candle closes beyond structure.
This structure:
Reduces false signals,
Improves trade timing,
Helps you align with smart money delivery.
🕘 3. Focuses on the Right Time Window (Initial Balance)
You only engage after the 10:30 AM EST close, once the Initial Balance is formed.This aligns with ICT's focus on:
Killzones (like 9:30–11:00),
Avoiding early overtrading,
Letting the market tip its hand first (through sweeps + MSS).
This timing logic supports discipline and consistency.
🟢🔴 4. Marks Entries with Risk/Reward Guidance
It plots:
AMD SHORT / LONG entries after MSS + candle confirmation,
Basic TP and SL visual markers using a static risk-reward (2:1),
Optional Fair Value Gaps (FVGs) for refinement zones.
While static, these help plan trades visually and frame targets quickly, especially if you're scalping or trading micro futures like MNQ.
📈 5. Alerts You in Real Time
Instead of manually watching:
You'll get alerts when sweeps or MSS setups appear.
You can stay focused during the killzone or walk away and return when signals trigger.
This supports patience and alert-based discipline.
💡
You already:
Use 15M/1M execution,
Wait for ERL or HOD/LOD sweeps,
Look for MSS + CISD,
Trade in killzones only,
Target 50–62–70% Fibs with SMT/FVG confluence.
This script:✅ Automates sweep + MSS detection✅ Plots AMD-based entries visually✅ Simplifies your killzone execution✅ Helps avoid FOMO by filtering setups✅ Keeps your journal entries clean with structure
Hull Moving Average RibbonGradient Wave HMA - Multi-Ribbon Hull Moving Average System
Overview
The Gradient Wave HMA is an advanced technical indicator that transforms Alan Hull's Hull Moving Average (HMA) into a dynamic multi-layered ribbon system. Unlike traditional moving average ribbons that use simple or exponential calculations, this indicator applies Hull's innovative lag-reduction formula across 12 different timeframes simultaneously, creating a visually striking gradient effect that flows with market momentum.
Technical Foundation
This indicator is built upon the Hull Moving Average, developed by Alan Hull in 2005. The HMA uses a weighted moving average calculation designed to almost eliminate lag while maintaining curve smoothness:
HMA = WMA(2*WMA(n/2) − WMA(n), sqrt(n))
Credit: Alan Hull (www.alanhull.com)
Key Features
Multi-Period Ribbon Structure
12 individual HMA lines with customizable periods
Preset configurations for different trading styles:
Fast: 3-30 period range (scalping/intraday)
Swing: 8-55 period range (swing trading)
Position: 20-100 period range (position trading)
Custom: User-defined periods
2. Neon Gradient Visualization
Bullish Gradient: Transitions from blue-purple to hot purple
Bearish Gradient: Flows from hot pink to purple-pink
Each line has a unique color in the spectrum
Gradient fills between lines create depth and visual flow
3. Advanced Alert System
Trend Reversal Alerts: Notifies when ribbon changes direction
Price Breakout Alerts: Triggers when price crosses the ribbon
Compression Alerts: Signals potential breakouts during consolidation
Expansion Alerts: Confirms strong trending conditions
Momentum Surge Alerts: Catches explosive moves early
How It Works
The indicator calculates 12 Hull Moving Averages, each with a different period length. The trend direction is determined by the middle HMA (6th line), which triggers the color change across the entire ribbon. When trending up, the ribbon displays a purple gradient; when trending down, it shifts to a pink gradient.
Trading Applications
1. Trend Identification
Ribbon color indicates overall trend direction
All lines moving in sync confirms strong trend
Mixed signals suggest choppy or transitioning markets
2. Dynamic Support/Resistance
In uptrends, the ribbon acts as moving support
In downtrends, it provides resistance levels
Multiple layers offer various strength levels
3. Momentum Analysis
Expanding ribbon = Increasing momentum
Contracting ribbon = Decreasing momentum/consolidation
Ribbon angle indicates trend strength
4. Trading Example
Advantages Over Traditional MAs
Reduced Lag: Hull's formula provides faster response than SMA/EMA ribbons
Visual Clarity: Gradient effect makes trend changes immediately visible
Multiple Timeframes: 12 periods provide comprehensive market view
Flexibility: Presets adapt to different trading styles
Best Practices
Use higher timeframes (4H, Daily) for position trading
Combine with volume indicators for confirmation
Watch for ribbon compression before major moves
Consider overall market conditions when interpreting signals
Customization Options
Adjust individual HMA periods
Fine-tune transparency for different backgrounds
Choose between WMA and EMA base calculations
The Gradient Wave HMA combines Alan Hull's breakthrough moving average formula with modern visualization techniques to create a powerful trend-following tool that's both technically sophisticated and visually intuitive.
Delta Volume Color CoderDelta Volume Color Coder - Smart Money Footprint Visualizer
OVERVIEW
The Delta Volume Color Coder is a clean, minimalist indicator that highlights candles with exceptional delta volume, helping you instantly identify where smart money is actively trading. Unlike complex volume indicators that clutter your chart, this tool simply colors candles when institutional-level volume appears, leaving your normal price action untouched.
WHAT IS DELTA VOLUME?
Delta volume represents the difference between buying and selling pressure within each candle. Positive delta indicates more aggressive buying, while negative delta shows stronger selling. When delta reaches extreme levels, it often signals institutional activity or significant market events.
KEY FEATURES
- Clean Chart Design - Only colors candles with significant delta volume
- No Chart Compression - Overlay indicator that doesn't distort price scales
- Smart Detection - Automatically calculates dynamic thresholds based on recent activity
- Customizable Thresholds - Adjust sensitivity to match your trading style
- Multiple Calculation Methods - Classic or Range-Based delta calculations
COLOR CODING (Default)
- White Candles - Extreme positive delta (massive institutional buying)
- Green Candles - High positive delta (strong buying pressure)
- Red Candles - High negative delta (strong selling pressure)
- Violet Candles - Extreme negative delta (massive institutional selling)
- Normal Candles - Unchanged (standard TradingView red/green)
HOW TO USE
1. Add to any chart - Works on all timeframes and instruments
2. Look for colored candles - These mark significant volume events
3. White/Violet candles often mark reversals or breakouts
4. Multiple colored candles in sequence indicate strong trends
5. Colored candles at support/resistance levels are especially significant
SETTINGS EXPLAINED
- Lookback Period (20) - Bars used to calculate average delta
- High Delta Threshold (1.5x) - Triggers green/red coloring
- Extreme Delta Threshold (2.5x) - Triggers white/violet coloring
- Delta Calculation - Classic (open/close) or Range Based (close position)
- Color Wicks - Option to color entire candle or just the body
- All colors fully customizable
TRADING APPLICATIONS
- Reversal Detection - White/violet candles often mark exhaustion points
- Breakout Confirmation - Colored candles on breakouts show conviction
- Support/Resistance - High delta at key levels indicates significance
- Trend Strength - Frequency of colored candles shows trend momentum
- Institutional Tracking - Extreme delta reveals where big players are active
BEST PRACTICES
- Lower timeframes (1-15m) - Use for scalping and day trading entries
- Higher timeframes (1H+) - Identify major accumulation/distribution
- Combine with price action - Most effective at key technical levels
- Watch for clusters - Multiple extreme candles = major event
- Volume confirmation - Extreme delta + high volume = highest significance
TIPS FOR SUCCESS
1. White candles after downtrends often mark bottoms
2. Violet candles after uptrends often mark tops
3. Consecutive colored candles confirm trend direction
4. Lack of colored candles = low volatility, potential breakout ahead
5. Extreme delta at round numbers indicates institutional interest
WHY THIS INDICATOR?
- Simple Yet Powerful - No complex analysis needed
- Instant Visual Feedback - See institutional activity at a glance
- Clean Charts - No overlays, lines, or clutter
- Real-Time Detection - Updates with each new candle
- Universal Application - Works on stocks, forex, crypto, futures
UNIQUE ADVANTAGES
Unlike traditional volume indicators that require separate panes or compress your chart, the Delta Volume Color Coder seamlessly integrates with your existing setup. It answers one simple question: "Where is the smart money trading RIGHT NOW?"
Perfect for traders who want institutional-level insights without the complexity. Just add to your chart and let the colors guide you to where the real action is happening.
CAFX Liquidity Pro V1CAFX Liquidity Pro Indicator
Precision Engineered for Smart Profit-Taking
The CAFX Liquidity Pro Indicator is a powerful trading tool designed to help traders pinpoint high-probability liquidity zones, making it ideal for setting accurate and strategic take profit levels. By identifying where institutional interest is likely to reside, this indicator highlights the areas where price is most likely to react, reverse, or pause—giving you the edge in locking in profits before the market shifts.
Whether you're scalping, day trading, or swing trading, the CAFX Liquidity Pro provides clear visual cues that simplify your decision-making process and enhance your trade management. With a focus on precision and reliability, it helps you avoid emotional exits and instead base your take profits on real market behavior and liquidity dynamics.
Use CAFX Liquidity Pro to stay one step ahead—because knowing where to exit is just as important as knowing when to enter.
Sri_Momentum Burst Histogram📝 Description :
🌀 Sri_Momentum Burst Histogram — A Custom Momentum and Volatility Fusion Tool
The Sri_Momentum Burst Histogram is a unique technical analysis tool designed to visualize sudden changes in price momentum in the form of a dynamic, color-coded histogram. This indicator helps traders identify trend accelerations, early momentum shifts, and potential exhaustion in real time.
By combining a MACD-like momentum engine with a volatility-sensitive Bollinger Band range, this script offers an enhanced view of market bursts — moments where momentum "pops" beyond typical ranges. The result is a refined perspective on market sentiment, helping traders to anticipate reversals, follow breakouts, and assess the relative strength of ongoing trends.
🧠 Core Methodology
The indicator calculates the difference between a fast and slow EMA (Exponential Moving Average), similar to a MACD histogram.
This difference is then compared across candles to gauge the rate of change in momentum — referred to here as a “momentum burst.”
A sensitivity multiplier allows you to scale the response based on your preferred timeframe and trading style.
A volatility band, derived from Bollinger Band logic, is used to frame the relative intensity of the momentum change.
The histogram is divided into two parts:
Green/Lime Bars represent increasing and decreasing bullish momentum.
Red/Orange Bars represent increasing and decreasing bearish momentum.
⚙️ Customizable Inputs
Momentum Sensitivity: Adjust the responsiveness of the burst detection mechanism.
Short EMA Period: Sets the lookback period for the fast EMA.
Long EMA Period: Sets the lookback period for the slow EMA.
Volatility Band Length: Controls the length used for Bollinger Band calculations.
Band Std Dev Multiplier: Adjusts how wide the volatility range should be, based on price dispersion.
📈 How to Use It
Use the green/red histogram bars to visually gauge momentum strength and direction.
Watch for transitions in color intensity (e.g., green to lime, red to orange) as early warning signs of trend exhaustion or reversal.
Combine with other indicators like RSI, MACD, ADX, or volume profiles to confirm entry/exit points.
Useful in both trending and ranging markets, especially on lower timeframes for scalping or intraday setups.
✅ Key Features
Easy-to-read histogram with intuitive color coding.
Fully customizable settings for fine-tuned signal control.
Can be used on any asset class — stocks, forex, crypto, commodities.
Optimized for real-time use with minimal lag.
🔐 This script is an original creation, developed independently by adapting publicly known mathematical concepts into a unique visualization tool. All function and variable names have been customized for originality and compliance with TradingView’s publishing and community standards.
💡 Developed by: @venkat_27
🧩 For educational purposes only — not financial advice.
ADX+ Oscillator📈 ADX+ Oscillator — Enhanced Trend Strength Indicator
🔹 Description:
A modified oscillator based on the ADX (Average Directional Index), providing both visual and digital interpretation of trend strength and direction. A powerful tool for filtering sideways markets and identifying strong impulses across any timeframe.
🔹 Features:
• ADX line to assess trend strength
• DI+ and DI− lines to determine trend direction
• Colored background zones:
• Gray: ranging market (ADX < 20)
• Orange: transition zone (20 ≤ ADX < 25)
• Green: strong trend (ADX ≥ 25)
• Digital value labels for ADX / DI+ / DI− on the latest candle
• Signal arrows when DI+ crosses DI− and vice versa
🔹 Why use it:
• Signal filtering: avoid trades in flat markets (ADX < 20)
• Trend confirmation: enter only when ADX is rising above 25
• Directional guidance via DI+ and DI− behavior
🔹 Best for:
• Scalping (1m, 5m)
• Intraday trading (15m, 1h)
• Swing trading (4h and above)
• Breakout and pullback strategies
ScalpZone NQ 1M - Volume Signals with Highlight Box📊 ScalpZone NQ 1M - Volume Signals with Highlight Box
ScalpZone is a professional-grade indicator designed specifically for 1-minute scalping on Nasdaq Futures (NQ), focusing on high-volume price action zones. It automatically detects aggressive buying/selling activity based on volume spikes and visualizes potential entry zones with dynamic horizontal lines and price boxes.
🔍 Key Features:
Volume Spike Detection: Identifies high-volume candles using an adjustable EMA-based volume threshold.
Directional Volume Signals: Highlights candles with directional momentum (bullish or bearish) based on real-time volume dominance.
Scalp Zone Visualization:
Draws horizontal support/resistance lines at volume signal prices.
Renders price boxes around those levels to highlight actionable zones.
Zones automatically extend when respected by price, and disappear when invalidated.
Visual Candle Enhancement: Dynamically colors candles to reflect normalized volume intensity and direction.
Customizable Parameters:
Volume EMA & threshold multiplier
Line and box dimensions
Toggle zone visibility
🛠️ Use Case:
Perfect for scalpers and short-term traders looking to exploit volume-based reversals or breakout traps on the NQ 1-minute chart. Traders can use the visual cues to time entries, manage stops, or validate confluence with other tools (e.g., order flow, delta spikes, or footprint charts).
4 colour MACD with Delta % + Div LabelMACD 4C + Delta % + Divergence Label
This advanced MACD-based indicator is designed for professional traders seeking enhanced momentum analysis with visual clarity. It offers a multi-faceted view of MACD behavior with real-time insights into trend strength, acceleration, and divergence signals.
Key Features:
4-Color MACD Histogram:
Visually distinguishes between rising and falling MACD bars in both bullish and bearish zones for quicker momentum assessment.
Delta % Labels:
Each bar displays the percentage change in MACD compared to the previous bar, providing instant feedback on MACD acceleration and shift in momentum.
Automatic Divergence Detection:
Identifies regular bullish and bearish divergences using pivot-based logic. Displays clear, compact labels near MACD bars to highlight potential reversal zones.
Clean, Minimalist Design:
Divergence labels are sized for readability and positioned to avoid overlapping with MACD data, ensuring clean chart presentation.
No repainting or lag:
All divergence calculations are based on confirmed pivots, ensuring reliable signal generation without false alerts.
This tool is ideal for scalpers, swing traders, and momentum traders who rely on MACD dynamics for precise timing and directional bias. Use it to improve your entry and exit accuracy by combining traditional MACD signals with real-time volume and divergence insight.
🔹 Usage Notes
Recommended Timeframes:
Works well on all timeframes. For scalping, use 1m–5m; for swing trading, use 15m–1H+.
Best for:
Traders looking for a fast, visual way to assess trend strength and spot divergence-based reversal opportunities.
Pair With:
Can be used alongside price action, volume profile, RSI, or order flow-based indicators for confirmation.
How to Read:
Green/Red MACD bars indicate bullish/bearish momentum.
Delta % shows MACD change rate — increasing positive delta = strengthening trend.
Arrows/text labels signal potential divergence — pay attention when divergence aligns with support/resistance or price structure.
Notes:
No repainting — divergence is only drawn after pivots are confirmed.
All labels are automatically managed for clean display.
Can be customized further for hidden divergences or alert integration.
TICK Extreme Levels & AlertsAutomatically draws horizontal lines at +1000 and -1000 TICK levels
Sends alerts when TICK crosses those levels (for potential scalping/reversal setups)
Strategy: How to Use TICK in Real-Time Trading
1. Confirm Market Breadth
Use TICK to confirm broad participation in the move:
• Long S&P futures or SPY? Only buy breakouts if TICK is above +600 to +1000
• Shorting? Confirm with TICK below –600 to –1000
2. Fade Extremes for Scalps
Look for reversals at extreme levels:
• Fade +1200+: market likely overbought short term → scalp short
• Fade –1200–: market likely oversold → scalp long
Use in combo with other signals (like price exhaustion, candlestick reversal, or VWAP touches)
3. Avoid Trading in the Choppy Zone
If TICK remains between –400 and +400, institutions are not committed. This is where fakeouts are common.
4. Time Entries with TICK Swings
For example:
• TICK moves from –800 to +600 = momentum shift → look for long entries
• TICK stalling around +1000 = momentum climax → partial profit or fade play
ZigZag ProZigZag Pro is a precise market structure indicator that automatically detects two independent ZigZag patterns and highlights breakouts whenever significant highs or lows are breached.
The indicator calculates two separate ZigZag structures in real time. ZigZag1 captures the broader market swings and is ideal for trend or swing trading. ZigZag2 is optional and reacts more quickly – perfect for intraday or scalping setups. Both layers are fully customizable in terms of depth, color, and line width.
What makes this tool especially useful: whenever a previous swing high (for long trades) or swing low (for short trades) is broken, the indicator draws a horizontal breakout line on the chart. This makes it easy to spot structural breakouts and take advantage of potential momentum moves.
ZigZag Pro is designed for traders who rely on clean, rule-based market structure — whether you're trading classic breakouts, smart money concepts, or simply want a clearer view of trend shifts. The visuals are minimal, responsive, and suitable for any timeframe.
MTF Candle Direction Forecast + Breakdown🧭 MTF Candle Direction Forecast + Breakdown 🔥📈🔼
This script is a multi-timeframe (MTF) price action dashboard that helps traders assess real-time directional bias across five customizable timeframes — with a focus on candle behavior, trend alignment, and confidence strength.
📌 What It Does
For each timeframe, this dashboard summarizes:
Current direction → Bullish, Bearish, or Neutral
Confidence score (0–100) → How strongly price is likely to continue in that direction
Candle strength → 🔥 icon appears if the current candle has a large body relative to its range
Trend alignment:
📈 = EMA9 is above EMA20
🔼 = Price is above VWAP
Color-coded background to visually reinforce directional state
Each row gives you a visual “at-a-glance” readout of what price is doing right now — not in the past.
💡 Why It’s Useful
✅ Direction forecasting based on price action
Instead of lagging indicators, this script prioritizes:
Candle body-to-range ratio (momentum)
Real-time VWAP/EMA structure
Immediate price positioning
✅ Confidence is quantified
The score (0–100) helps you judge how reliable each directional signal is:
90+ → Strong conviction
50–70 → Mixed but potentially valid
<40 → Weak move or early signal
✅ Timeframe confluence at a glance
See whether multiple timeframes are aligning directionally — helpful for scalping, day trading, or waiting for multi-timeframe breakout setups.
✅ Visual & intuitive
Icons, colors, and layout make it easy to scan your dashboard instead of deciphering charts or code.
🛠️ Adjustable Settings
Setting Description
Timeframe 1–5 Choose any timeframes to monitor (e.g., 5m, 15m, 1h, 4h)
Candle Display Mode Show trend color via emoji (🟢/🔴) or background shading
Strong Candle Threshold Adjust the body-to-range % needed to trigger 🔥 strength
Bullish/Bearish Background Customize label color coding
Neutral Background (opacity) Set transparency or styling for flat/consolidating zones
Table Location Place the dashboard anywhere on the chart
🎯 Use Cases
Scalpers: Confirm trend across 1m/5m/15m before entering
Day Traders: Use confidence score to avoid low-momentum setups
Swing Traders: Monitor higher timeframes for trend shifts while tracking intraday noise
VWAP/EMA traders: Quickly see when price is reclaiming or losing critical trend levels
🧠 What Makes It Unique?
Unlike generic trend meters or mashups of standard indicators, this script:
Uses live candle dynamics (not just closes or lagging values)
Computes directional bias and confidence together
Visualizes strength and structure in a compact, readable interface
Let’s you filter by price action, not just indicator alignment
💥 Why Traders Love Will Love It
✅ Instant clarity on which timeframes agree
✅ No more guessing candle strength or trend health
✅ Confidence score keeps you out of weak trades
✅ Works with any strategy — trend following, VWAP reclaim, EMA scalps, even breakouts
✅ Keeps your chart clean — all the context, none of the clutter
⚠️ Transparency🧬 Under the Hood
Powered by live candle body analysis, trend structure (EMA9 vs EMA20), and VWAP placement.
All scores are generated in real-time — No repainting or lookahead bias: all values are computed with lookahead=barmerge.lookahead_on
Confidence scores reflect the current candle only — they do not predict future moves but measure momentum and alignment in real-time
Labels update per bar and respond to subtle shifts in candle structure and trend indicators
✅ MTF Trend Snapshot (Live Output Example Shown in Chart Above)
This dashboard gives you a fast, visual summary of market trend and momentum across 5 timeframes. Here's what it's telling you right now:
🕔 5 Minute (5m)
📉 EMA Trend: Down
🔼 Price: Above VWAP
Direction: Bearish (42)
🟥 Weak bearish bias. Short-term pullback against a stronger trend. Use caution — lower confidence and mixed structure.
⏱️ 15 Minute (15m)
📈 EMA Trend: Up
🔼 Price: Above VWAP
Direction: Bullish (73)
🟩 Clean bullish structure with growing momentum. Solid for intraday confirmation.
🕧 30 Minute (30m)
📈 EMA Trend: Up
🔼 Price: Above VWAP
Direction: Bullish (77)
🟩 Stronger trend forming. Above VWAP and EMAs — building conviction.
🕐 1 Hour (1h)
📈 EMA Trend: Up
🔼 Price: Above VWAP
Direction: Bullish (70)
🟩 Confident, clean trend. Good alignment across indicators. Ideal timeframe for swing entries.
🕓 4 Hour (4h)
🔥 Strong Candle
📈 EMA Trend: Up
🔼 Price: Above VWAP
Direction: Bullish (100)
🟩 Full trend alignment with max momentum. Strong body candle + structure — high confidence continuation.
🧠 Quick Takeaway
🔻 5m is pulling back short term
✅ 15m through 4h are fully aligned Bullish
🔥 4h has max confidence — big-picture trend is intact
📈 Ideal setup for momentum traders looking to ride trend with multi-timeframe confirmation
Try pinning this dashboard to your chart during live trading to read price like a story across timeframes, and filter out weak setups with low-confidence noise.
SuperTrend Confluence Signals [AlgoAlpha]OVERVIEW
This script enhances the classic SuperTrend indicator by integrating volume dynamics, retracement detection, and a multi-asset trend matrix—alongside an automatic mitigation-level drawing system. It's designed for traders who want to see not just trend direction, but the confluence of trend strength, volatility-adjusted retracements, and capital flow through volume pressure. It visually maps key transitions in market structure while offering a clean, color-coded overview of multiple symbols and timeframes in a single chart.
CONCEPTS
At the core is the traditional SuperTrend , which determines directional bias using Average True Range (ATR) with a volatility multiplier. This script overlays that with a dynamic volume histogram that scales relative to recent volume standard deviation, coloring volume bursts within the trend. Retracement signals are triggered when price pulls back toward the SuperTrend level but respects it—quantified through normalized distance sensitivity. On top of that, the indicator automatically draws and manages horizontal support/resistance zones that appear at key trend shifts. These levels persist and are cleared based on configurable rules such as wick/body sweeps or consecutive candle closes. A multi-asset, multi-timeframe table then gives an instant snapshot of trend status across five user-defined symbols and timeframes.
FEATURES
SuperTrend : Configurable ATR length and multiplier for flexible trend sensitivity.
Volumetric Histogram : Gradient-filled candles anchored to SuperTrend bands, scaled by relative volume to indicate activity intensity during trends.
Retracement Arrows : Signals printed when price nears the SuperTrend level without breaking it, allowing identification of high-probability continuation zones.
Volume TP Markers : Diamond markers flag high-volume events, contextualizing price moves with liquidity bursts.
Automatic Structure Levels : Draws clean horizontal lines at significant trend transitions, with optional volatility-based band fills. These levels self-update and clear based on price interaction logic.
Trend Table : Displays trend direction (▲/▼) across five assets and five timeframes. Each cell is colored according to trend bias, providing a compact overview for multi-market confluence.
USAGE
Start by loading the indicator on your main chart and adjusting the ATR Length and Multiplier to match your strategy timeframe. Use lower values for scalping and higher values for swing trading. The histogram bars will appear as colored candles above or below the SuperTrend level, indicating how strong volume is within that trend. Arrow signals suggest minor pullbacks within the trend, which can act as entry opportunities. The level system will automatically plot key price zones during trend flips; if "Body" is selected for mitigation, price must close through the level to invalidate it. If "Wick" is chosen, a single wick breach is enough. Adjust expiry and rejection settings to fine-tune how long levels stay on chart. Finally, enable the Multi-Asset Table to view live trend signals across popular symbols like AAPL or NVDA in different timeframes, helping spot macro-to-micro alignment for higher-confidence trades.
X OC StoryOverview
The "X OC Story" is a Pine Script indicator that visualizes the Open-Close range of a higher timeframe (HTF) candle on a lower timeframe chart. By plotting dynamic lines to represent the open and close prices of the previous HTF bar, this tool gives traders a clearer context of recent market sentiment and structural shifts. It includes color-coded visual fills to distinguish between bullish and bearish candles and offers the option to display only the most recent range.
Concept
1. Multi-Timeframe Analysis (MTF)
At its core, this indicator utilizes multi-timeframe analysis by requesting open, high, low, and close values from a user-defined HTF (input.timeframe('60')) and applying them to a lower timeframe chart. This allows traders to incorporate higher timeframe information without switching chart intervals.
2. Timeframe Change Detection
The indicator detects when a new HTF candle begins which lets the script know when to capture and visualize a new set of HTF open-close values.
3. Encapsulation with Custom Type (candles)
The script defines a custom type candles to encapsulate OHLC values of the previous HTF candle. This improves code readability and structure by keeping all relevant HTF data in a single object.
4. Dynamic Line Drawing
When a new HTF candle is detected, two horizontal lines are drawn for Open and Close. These are updated dynamically on each bar to extend across the entire HTF candle range on the lower timeframe chart.
5. Visual Highlighting
a shaded area is drawn between the open and close lines which help highlight market structure without overwhelming the chart.
6. Selective Persistence of Drawings
Users can enable deleteOld to show only the most recent HTF open-close range. When enabled, previously drawn lines are tracked in an array and deleted upon creation of a new range, keeping the chart clean and focused.
How a Trader Might Use This Tool
Contextual Decision-Making
This indicator helps traders see where the market is trading relative to the previous HTF candle:
Trading above the HTF close may suggest bullish continuation
Trading below the HTF open may indicate a bearish reversal or breakdown
Confluence Zones
The open and close lines of HTF candles often act as support/resistance levels. A trader might:
Watch for rejections or breakouts at these levels
Use them in confluence with intraday setups or trend indicators
Scalping or Intraday Strategy Support
Since this visual is drawn on a lower timeframe (like 5m or 15m), it’s particularly useful for scalpers or day traders who want to factor in HTF sentiment without leaving their active chart.
Cleaner Charting
With the optional setting to display only the most recent range (deleteOld), traders avoid clutter and focus on the current actionable zone.
Summary
“X OC Story” is a clean, visual, and effective multi-timeframe utility that helps traders:
Identify HTF open-close context
Highlight possible support/resistance zones
Analyze sentiment and structure visually
It’s an excellent addition to any discretionary trader’s toolkit for improved context awareness and informed entries or exits.
Quantum State Superposition Indicator (QSSI)Quantum State Superposition Indicator (QSSI) - Where Physics Meets Finance
The Quantum Revolution in Market Analysis
After months of research into quantum mechanics and its applications to financial markets, I'm thrilled to present the Quantum State Superposition Indicator (QSSI) - a groundbreaking approach that models price action through the lens of quantum physics. This isn't just another technical indicator; it's a paradigm shift in how we understand market behavior.
The Theoretical Foundation
Quantum Superposition in Markets
In quantum mechanics, particles exist in multiple states simultaneously until observed. Similarly, markets exist in a superposition of potential states (bullish, bearish, neutral) until a significant volume event "collapses" the wave function into a definitive direction.
The mathematical framework:
Wave Function (Ψ): Represents the market's quantum state as a weighted sum of all possible states:
Ψ = Σ(αᵢ × Sᵢ)
Where αᵢ are probability amplitudes and Sᵢ are individual quantum states.
Probability Amplitudes: Calculated using the Born rule, normalized so Σ|αᵢ|² = 1
Observation Operator: Volume/Average Volume ratio determines observation strength
The Five Quantum States
Momentum State: Short-term price velocity (EMA of returns)
Mean Reversion State: Deviation from equilibrium (normalized z-score)
Volatility Expansion State: ATR relative to historical average
Trend Continuation State: Long-term price positioning
Chaos State: Volatility of volatility (market uncertainty)
Each state contributes to the overall wave function based on current market conditions.
Wave Function Collapse
When volume exceeds the observation threshold (default 1.5x average), the wave function "collapses," committing the market to a direction. This models how institutional volume forces markets out of uncertainty into trending states.
Collapse Detection Formula:
Collapse = Volume > (Threshold × Average Volume)
Direction = Sign(Ψ) at collapse moment
Advanced Quantum Concepts
Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
The indicator calculates market uncertainty as the product of price and momentum
uncertainties:
ΔP × ΔM = ℏ (market uncertainty constant)
This manifests as dynamic uncertainty bands that widen during unstable periods.
Quantum Tunneling
Calculates the probability of price "tunneling" through resistance/support barriers:
P(tunnel) = e^(-2×|barrier_height|×√coherence_length)
Unlike classical technical analysis, this gives probability of breakouts before they occur.
Entanglement
Measures the quantum correlation between price and volume:
Entanglement = |Correlation(Price, Volume, lookback)|
High entanglement suggests coordinated institutional activity.
Decoherence
When market states lose quantum properties and behave classically:
Decoherence = 1 - Σ(amplitude²)
Indicates trend emergence from quantum uncertainty.
Visual Innovation
Probability Clouds
Three-tier probability distributions visualize market uncertainty:
Inner Cloud (68%): One standard deviation - most likely price range
Middle Cloud (95%): Two standard deviations - probable extremes
Outer Cloud (99.7%): Three standard deviations - tail risk zones
Cloud width directly represents market uncertainty - wider clouds signal higher entropy states.
Quantum State Visualization
Colored dots represent individual quantum states:
Green: Momentum state strength
Red: Mean reversion state strength
Yellow: Volatility state strength
Dot brightness indicates amplitude (influence) of each state.
Collapse Events
Aqua Diamonds (Above): Bullish collapse - upward commitment
Pink Diamonds (Below): Bearish collapse - downward commitment
These mark precise moments when markets exit superposition.
Implementation Details
Core Calculations
Feature Extraction: Normalize price returns, volume ratios, and volatility measures
State Calculation: Compute each quantum state's value
Amplitude Assignment: Weight states by market conditions and observation strength
Wave Function: Sum weighted states for final market quantum state
Visualization: Transform quantum values to price space for display
Performance Optimization
- Efficient array operations for state calculations
- Single-pass normalization algorithms
- Optimized correlation calculations for entanglement
- Smart label management to prevent visual clutter
Trading Applications:
Signal Generation
Bullish Signals:
- Positive wave function during collapse
- High tunneling probability at support
- Coherent market state with bullish bias
Bearish Signals:
- Negative wave function during collapse
- High tunneling probability at resistance
- Decoherent state transitioning bearish
Risk Management
Uncertainty-Based Position Sizing:
Narrow clouds: Normal position size
Wide clouds: Reduced position size
Extreme uncertainty: Stay flat
Quantum Stop Losses:
- Place stops outside probability clouds
- Adjust for Heisenberg uncertainty
- Respect quantum tunneling levels
Market Regime Recognition
Quantum Coherent (Superposed):
- Market in multiple states
- Avoid directional trades
- Prepare for collapse
Quantum Decoherent (Classical):
-Clear trend emergence
- Follow directional signals
- Traditional analysis applies
Advanced Features
Adaptive Dashboards
Quantum State Panel: Real-time wave function, dominant state, and coherence status
Performance Metrics: Win rate, signal frequency, and regime analysis
Information Guide: Comprehensive explanation of all quantum concepts
- All dashboards feature adjustable sizing for different screen resolutions.
Multi-Timeframe Quantum Analysis
The indicator adapts to any timeframe:
Scalping (1-5m): Short coherence length, sensitive thresholds
Day Trading (15m-1H): Balanced parameters
Swing Trading (4H-1D): Long coherence, stable states
Alert System
Sophisticated alerts for:
- Wave function collapse events
- Decoherence transitions
- High tunneling probability
- Strong entanglement detection
Originality & Innovation
This indicator introduces several firsts:
Quantum Superposition: First to model markets as quantum systems
Wave Function Collapse: Original volume-triggered state commitment
Tunneling Probability: Novel breakout prediction method
Entanglement Metrics: Unique price-volume quantum correlation
Probability Clouds: Revolutionary uncertainty visualization
Development Journey
Creating QSSI required:
- Deep study of quantum mechanics principles
- Translation of physics equations to market context
- Extensive backtesting across multiple markets
- UI/UX optimization for trader accessibility
- Performance optimization for real-time calculation
- The result bridges cutting-edge physics with practical trading.
Best Practices
Parameter Optimization
Quantum States (2-5):
- 2-3 for simple markets (forex majors)
- 4-5 for complex markets (indices, crypto)
Coherence Length (10-50):
- Lower for fast markets
- Higher for stable markets
Observation Threshold (1.0-3.0):
- Lower for active markets
- Higher for thin markets
Signal Confirmation
Always confirm quantum signals with:
- Market structure (support/resistance)
- Volume patterns
- Correlated assets
- Fundamental context
Risk Guidelines
- Never risk more than 2% per trade
- Respect probability cloud boundaries
- Exit on decoherence shifts
- Scale with confidence levels
Educational Value
QSSI teaches advanced concepts:
- Quantum mechanics applications
- Probability theory
- Non-linear dynamics
- Risk management
- Market microstructure
Perfect for traders seeking deeper market understanding.
Disclaimer
This indicator is for educational and research purposes only. While quantum mechanics provides a fascinating framework for market analysis, no indicator can predict future prices with certainty. The probabilistic nature of both quantum mechanics and markets means outcomes are inherently uncertain.
Always use proper risk management, conduct thorough analysis, and never risk more than you can afford to lose. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Conclusion
The Quantum State Superposition Indicator represents a revolutionary approach to market analysis, bringing institutional-grade quantum modeling to retail traders. By viewing markets through the lens of quantum mechanics, we gain unique insights into uncertainty, probability, and state transitions that classical indicators miss.
Whether you're a physicist interested in finance or a trader seeking cutting-edge tools, QSSI opens new dimensions in market analysis.
"The market, like Schrödinger's cat, exists in multiple states until observed through volume."
* As you may have noticed, the past two indicators I've released (Lorentzian Classification and Quantum State Superposition) are designed with strategy implementation in mind. I'm currently developing a stable execution platform that's completely unique and moves away from traditional ATR-based position sizing and stop loss systems. I've found ATR-based approaches to be unreliable in volatile markets and regime transitions - they often lag behind actual market conditions and can lead to premature exits or oversized positions during volatility spikes.
The goal is to create something that adapts to market conditions in real-time using the quantum and relativistic principles we've been exploring. Hopefully I'll have something groundbreaking to share soon. Stay tuned!
Trade with quantum insight. Trade with QSSI .
— Dskyz , for DAFE Trading Systems
Topological Market Stress (TMS) - Quantum FabricTopological Market Stress (TMS) - Quantum Fabric
What Stresses The Market?
Topological Market Stress (TMS) represents a revolutionary fusion of algebraic topology and quantum field theory applied to financial markets. Unlike traditional indicators that analyze price movements linearly, TMS examines the underlying topological structure of market data—detecting when the very fabric of market relationships begins to tear, warp, or collapse.
Drawing inspiration from the ethereal beauty of quantum field visualizations and the mathematical elegance of topological spaces, this indicator transforms complex mathematical concepts into an intuitive, visually stunning interface that reveals hidden market dynamics invisible to conventional analysis.
Theoretical Foundation: Topology Meets Markets
Topological Holes in Market Structure
In algebraic topology, a "hole" represents a fundamental structural break—a place where the normal connectivity of space fails. In markets, these topological holes manifest as:
Correlation Breakdown: When traditional price-volume relationships collapse
Volatility Clustering Failure: When volatility patterns lose their predictive power
Microstructure Stress: When market efficiency mechanisms begin to fail
The Mathematics of Market Topology
TMS constructs a topological space from market data using three key components:
1. Correlation Topology
ρ(P,V) = correlation(price, volume, period)
Hole Formation = 1 - |ρ(P,V)|
When price and volume decorrelate, topological holes begin forming.
2. Volatility Clustering Topology
σ(t) = volatility at time t
Clustering = correlation(σ(t), σ(t-1), period)
Breakdown = 1 - |Clustering|
Volatility clustering breakdown indicates structural instability.
3. Market Efficiency Topology
Efficiency = |price - EMA(price)| / ATR
Measures how far price deviates from its efficient trajectory.
Multi-Scale Topological Analysis
Markets exist across multiple temporal scales simultaneously. TMS analyzes topology at three distinct scales:
Micro Scale (3-15 periods): Immediate structural changes, market microstructure stress
Meso Scale (10-50 periods): Trend-level topology, medium-term structural shifts
Macro Scale (50-200 periods): Long-term structural topology, regime-level changes
The final stress metric combines all scales:
Combined Stress = 0.3×Micro + 0.4×Meso + 0.3×Macro
How TMS Works
1. Topological Space Construction
Each market moment is embedded in a multi-dimensional topological space where:
- Price efficiency forms one dimension
- Correlation breakdown forms another
- Volatility clustering breakdown forms the third
2. Hole Detection Algorithm
The indicator continuously scans this topological space for:
Hole Formation: When stress exceeds the formation threshold
Hole Persistence: How long structural breaks maintain
Hole Collapse: Sudden topology restoration (regime shifts)
3. Quantum Visualization Engine
The visualization system translates topological mathematics into intuitive quantum field representations:
Stress Waves: Main line showing topological stress intensity
Quantum Glow: Surrounding field indicating stress energy
Fabric Integrity: Background showing structural health
Multi-Scale Rings: Orbital representations of different timeframes
4. Signal Generation
Stable Topology (✨): Normal market structure, standard trading conditions
Stressed Topology (⚡): Increased structural tension, heightened volatility expected
Topological Collapse (🕳️): Major structural break, regime shift in progress
Critical Stress (🌋): Extreme conditions, maximum caution required
Inputs & Parameters
🕳️ Topological Parameters
Analysis Window (20-200, default: 50)
Primary period for topological analysis
20-30: High-frequency scalping, rapid structure detection
50: Balanced approach, recommended for most markets
100-200: Long-term position trading, major structural shifts only
Hole Formation Threshold (0.1-0.9, default: 0.3)
Sensitivity for detecting topological holes
0.1-0.2: Very sensitive, detects minor structural stress
0.3: Balanced, optimal for most market conditions
0.5-0.9: Conservative, only major structural breaks
Density Calculation Radius (0.1-2.0, default: 0.5)
Radius for local density estimation in topological space
0.1-0.3: Fine-grained analysis, sensitive to local changes
0.5: Standard approach, balanced sensitivity
1.0-2.0: Broad analysis, focuses on major structural features
Collapse Detection (0.5-0.95, default: 0.7)
Threshold for detecting sudden topology restoration
0.5-0.6: Very sensitive to regime changes
0.7: Balanced, reliable collapse detection
0.8-0.95: Conservative, only major regime shifts
📊 Multi-Scale Analysis
Enable Multi-Scale (default: true)
- Analyzes topology across multiple timeframes simultaneously
- Provides deeper insight into market structure at different scales
- Essential for understanding cross-timeframe topology interactions
Micro Scale Period (3-15, default: 5)
Fast scale for immediate topology changes
3-5: Ultra-fast, tick/minute data analysis
5-8: Fast, 5m-15m chart optimization
10-15: Medium-fast, 30m-1H chart focus
Meso Scale Period (10-50, default: 20)
Medium scale for trend topology analysis
10-15: Short trend structures
20-25: Medium trend structures (recommended)
30-50: Long trend structures
Macro Scale Period (50-200, default: 100)
Slow scale for structural topology
50-75: Medium-term structural analysis
100: Long-term structure (recommended)
150-200: Very long-term structural patterns
⚙️ Signal Processing
Smoothing Method (SMA/EMA/RMA/WMA, default: EMA) Method for smoothing stress signals
SMA: Simple average, stable but slower
EMA: Exponential, responsive and recommended
RMA: Running average, very smooth
WMA: Weighted average, balanced approach
Smoothing Period (1-10, default: 3)
Period for signal smoothing
1-2: Minimal smoothing, noisy but fast
3-5: Balanced, recommended for most applications
6-10: Heavy smoothing, slow but very stable
Normalization (Fixed/Adaptive/Rolling, default: Adaptive)
Method for normalizing stress values
Fixed: Static 0-1 range normalization
Adaptive: Dynamic range adjustment (recommended)
Rolling: Rolling window normalization
🎨 Quantum Visualization
Fabric Style Options:
Quantum Field: Flowing energy visualization with smooth gradients
Topological Mesh: Mathematical topology with stepped lines
Phase Space: Dynamical systems view with circular markers
Minimal: Clean, simple display with reduced visual elements
Color Scheme Options:
Quantum Gradient: Deep space blue → Quantum red progression
Thermal: Black → Hot orange thermal imaging style
Spectral: Purple → Gold full spectrum colors
Monochrome: Dark gray → Light gray elegant simplicity
Multi-Scale Rings (default: true)
- Display orbital rings for different time scales
- Visualizes how topology changes across timeframes
- Provides immediate visual feedback on cross-scale dynamics
Glow Intensity (0.0-1.0, default: 0.6)
Controls the quantum glow effect intensity
0.0: No glow, pure line display
0.6: Balanced, recommended setting
1.0: Maximum glow, full quantum field effect
📋 Dashboard & Alerts
Show Dashboard (default: true)
Real-time topology status display
Current market state and trading recommendations
Stress level visualization and fabric integrity status
Show Theory Guide (default: true)
Educational panel explaining topological concepts
Dashboard interpretation guide
Trading strategy recommendations
Enable Alerts (default: true)
Extreme stress detection alerts
Topological collapse notifications
Hole formation and recovery signals
Visual Logic & Interpretation
Main Visualization Elements
Quantum Stress Line
Primary indicator showing topological stress intensity
Color intensity reflects current market state
Line style varies based on selected fabric style
Glow effect indicates stress energy field
Equilibrium Line
Silver line showing average stress level
Reference point for normal market conditions
Helps identify when stress is elevated or suppressed
Upper/Lower Bounds
Red upper bound: High stress threshold
Green lower bound: Low stress threshold
Quantum fabric fill between bounds shows stress field
Multi-Scale Rings
Aqua circles : Micro-scale topology (immediate changes)
Orange circles: Meso-scale topology (trend-level changes)
Provides cross-timeframe topology visualization
Dashboard Information
Topology State Icons:
✨ STABLE: Normal market structure, standard trading conditions
⚡ STRESSED: Increased structural tension, monitor closely
🕳️ COLLAPSE: Major structural break, regime shift occurring
🌋 CRITICAL: Extreme conditions, reduce risk exposure
Stress Bar Visualization:
Visual representation of current stress level (0-100%)
Color-coded based on current topology state
Real-time percentage display
Fabric Integrity Dots:
●●●●● Intact: Strong market structure (0-30% stress)
●●●○○ Stressed: Weakening structure (30-70% stress)
●○○○○ Fractured: Breaking down structure (70-100% stress)
Action Recommendations:
✅ TRADE: Normal conditions, standard strategies apply
⚠️ WATCH: Monitor closely, increased vigilance required
🔄 ADAPT: Change strategy, regime shift in progress
🛑 REDUCE: Lower risk exposure, extreme conditions
Trading Strategies
In Stable Topology (✨ STABLE)
- Normal trading conditions apply
- Use standard technical analysis
- Regular position sizing appropriate
- Both trend-following and mean-reversion strategies viable
In Stressed Topology (⚡ STRESSED)
- Increased volatility expected
- Widen stop losses to account for higher volatility
- Reduce position sizes slightly
- Focus on high-probability setups
- Monitor for potential regime change
During Topological Collapse (🕳️ COLLAPSE)
- Major regime shift in progress
- Adapt strategy immediately to new market character
- Consider closing positions that rely on previous regime
- Wait for new topology to stabilize before major trades
- Opportunity for contrarian plays if collapse is extreme
In Critical Stress (🌋 CRITICAL)
- Extreme market conditions
- Significantly reduce risk exposure
- Avoid new positions until stress subsides
- Focus on capital preservation
- Consider hedging existing positions
Advanced Techniques
Multi-Timeframe Topology Analysis
- Use higher timeframe TMS for regime context
- Use lower timeframe TMS for precise entry timing
- Alignment across timeframes = highest probability trades
Topology Divergence Trading
- Most powerful at regime boundaries
- Price makes new high/low but topology stress decreases
- Early warning of potential reversals
- Combine with key support/resistance levels
Stress Persistence Analysis
- Long periods of stable topology often precede major moves
- Extended stress periods often resolve in regime changes
- Use persistence tracking for position sizing decisions
Originality & Innovation
TMS represents a genuine breakthrough in applying advanced mathematics to market analysis:
True Topological Analysis: Not a simplified proxy but actual topological space construction and hole detection using correlation breakdown, volatility clustering analysis, and market efficiency measurement.
Quantum Aesthetic: Transforms complex topology mathematics into an intuitive, visually stunning interface inspired by quantum field theory visualizations.
Multi-Scale Architecture: Simultaneous analysis across micro, meso, and macro timeframes provides unprecedented insight into market structure dynamics.
Regime Detection: Identifies fundamental market character changes before they become obvious in price action, providing early warning of structural shifts.
Practical Application: Clear, actionable signals derived from advanced mathematical concepts, making theoretical topology accessible to practical traders.
This is not a combination of existing indicators or a cosmetic enhancement of standard tools. It represents a fundamental reimagining of how we measure, visualize, and interpret market dynamics through the lens of algebraic topology and quantum field theory.
Best Practices
Start with defaults: Parameters are optimized for broad market applicability
Match timeframe: Adjust scales based on your trading timeframe
Confirm with price action: TMS shows market character, not direction
Respect topology changes: Reduce risk during regime transitions
Use appropriate strategies: Adapt approach based on current topology state
Monitor persistence: Track how long topology states maintain
Cross-timeframe analysis: Align multiple timeframes for highest probability trades
Alerts Available
Extreme Topological Stress: Market fabric under severe deformation
Topological Collapse Detected: Regime shift in progress
Topological Hole Forming: Market structure breakdown detected
Topology Stabilizing: Market structure recovering to normal
Chart Requirements
Recommended Markets: All liquid markets (forex, stocks, crypto, futures)
Optimal Timeframes: 5m to Daily (adaptable to any timeframe)
Minimum History: 200 bars for proper topology construction
Best Performance: Markets with clear regime characteristics
Academic Foundation
This indicator draws from cutting-edge research in:
- Algebraic topology and persistent homology
- Quantum field theory visualization techniques
- Market microstructure analysis
- Multi-scale dynamical systems theory
- Correlation topology and network analysis
Disclaimer
This indicator is for educational and research purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice or provide direct buy/sell signals. Topological analysis reveals market structure characteristics, not future price direction. Always use proper risk management and combine with your own analysis. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
See markets through the lens of topology. Trade the structure, not the noise.
Bringing advanced mathematics to practical trading through quantum-inspired visualization.
Trade with insight. Trade with structure.
— Dskyz , for DAFE Trading Systems
Trailing Stop Loss [TradingFinder] 4 Machine Learning Methods🔵 Introduction
The trailing stop indicator dynamically adjusts stop-loss (SL) levels to lock in profits as price moves favorably. It uses pivot levels and ATR to set optimal SL points, balancing risk and reward.
Trade confirmation filters, a key feature, ensure entries align with market conditions, reducing false signals. In 2023 a study showed filtered entries improve win rates by 15% in forex. This enhances trade precision.
SL settings, ranging from very tight to very wide, adapt to volatility via ATR calculations. These settings anchor SL to previous pivot levels, ensuring alignment with market structure. This caters to diverse trading styles, from scalping to swing trading.
The indicator colors the profit zone between the entry point (EP) and SL, using light green for buy trades and light red for sell trades. This visual cue highlights profit potential. It’s ideal for traders seeking dynamic risk management.
A table displays real-time trade details, including EP, SL, and profit/loss (PNL). Backtests show trailing stops cut losses by 20% in trending markets. This transparency aids decision-making.
🔵 How to Use
🟣 SL Levels
The trailing stop indicator sets SL based on pivot levels and ATR, offering four options: very tight, tight, wide, or very wide. Very tight SLs suit scalpers, while wide SLs fit swing traders. Select the base level to match your strategy.
If price hits the SL, the trade closes, and the indicator evaluates the next trade using the selected filter. This ensures disciplined trade management. The cycle restarts with a new confirmed entry.
Very tight SLs, set near recent pivots, trigger exits early to minimize risk but limit profits in volatile markets. Wide SLs, shown as farther lines, allow more price movement but increase exposure to losses. Adjust based on ATR and conditions, noting SL breaches open new positions.
🟣 Visualization
The indicator’s visual cues, like colored profit zones, simplify monitoring, with light green showing the profit area from EP to trailed SL. Dashed lines mark entry points, while solid lines track the trailed SL, triggering new positions when breached.
When price moves into profit, the area between EP and SL is colored—light green for longs, light red for shorts. This highlights the profit zone visually. The SL trails price, locking in gains as the trade progresses.
🟣 Filters
Upon trade entry, the indicator requires confirmation via filters like SMA 2x or ADX to validate momentum. Filters reduce false entries, though no guarantee exists for improved outcomes. Monitor price action post-entry for trade validity.
Filters like Momentum or ADX assess trend strength before entry. For example, ADX above 25 confirms strong trends. Choose “none” for unfiltered entries.
🟣 Bullish Alert
For a bullish trade, the indicator opens a long position with a green SL Line (after optional filters), trailing the SL below price. Set alerts to On in the settings for notifications, or Off to monitor manually.
🟣 Bearish Alert
In a bearish trade, the indicator opens a short position with a red SL Line post-confirmation, trailing the SL above price. With alerts On in the settings, it notifies the potential reversal.
🟣 Panel
A table displays all trades’ details, including Win Rates, PNL, and trade status. This real-time data aids in tracking performance. Check the table to assess trade outcomes instantly.
Review the table regularly to evaluate trade performance and adjust settings. Consistent monitoring ensures alignment with market dynamics. This maximizes the indicator’s effectiveness.
🔵 Settings
Length (Default: 10) : Sets the pivot period for calculating SL levels, balancing sensitivity and reliability.
Base Level : Options (“Very tight,” “Tight,” “Wide,” “Very wide”) adjust SL distance via ATR.
Show EP Checkbox : Toggles visibility of the entry point on the chart.
Show PNL : Displays profit/loss data for active and closed trades.
Filter : Options (“none,” “SMA 2x,” “Momentum,” “ADX”) validate trade entries.
🔵 Conclusion
The trailing stop indicator, a dynamic risk management tool, adjusts SLs using pivot levels and ATR. Its confirmation filters reduce false entries, boosting precision. Backtests show 20% loss reduction in trending markets.
Customizable SL settings and visual profit zones enhance usability across trading styles. The real-time table provides clear trade insights, streamlining analysis. It’s ideal for forex, stocks, or crypto.
While filters like ADX improve entry accuracy, no setup guarantees success in all conditions. Contextual analysis, like trend strength, is key. This indicator empowers disciplined, data-driven trading.
Lyapunov Market Instability (LMI)Lyapunov Market Instability (LMI)
What is Lyapunov Market Instability?
Lyapunov Market Instability (LMI) is a revolutionary indicator that brings chaos theory from theoretical physics into practical trading. By calculating Lyapunov exponents—a measure of how rapidly nearby trajectories diverge in phase space—LMI quantifies market sensitivity to initial conditions. This isn't another oscillator or trend indicator; it's a mathematical lens that reveals whether markets are in chaotic (trending) or stable (ranging) regimes.
Inspired by the meditative color field paintings of Mark Rothko, this indicator transforms complex chaos mathematics into an intuitive visual experience. The elegant simplicity of the visualization belies the sophisticated theory underneath—just as Rothko's seemingly simple color blocks contain profound depth.
Theoretical Foundation (Chaos Theory & Lyapunov Exponents)
In dynamical systems, the Lyapunov exponent (λ) measures the rate of separation of infinitesimally close trajectories:
λ > 0: System is chaotic—small changes lead to dramatically different outcomes (butterfly effect)
λ < 0: System is stable—trajectories converge, perturbations die out
λ ≈ 0: Edge of chaos—transition between regimes
Phase Space Reconstruction
Using Takens' embedding theorem , we reconstruct market dynamics in higher dimensions:
Time-delay embedding: Create vectors from price at different lags
Nearest neighbor search: Find historically similar market states
Trajectory evolution: Track how these similar states diverged over time
Divergence rate: Calculate average exponential separation
Market Application
Chaotic markets (λ > threshold): Strong trends emerge, momentum dominates, use breakout strategies
Stable markets (λ < threshold): Mean reversion dominates, fade extremes, range-bound strategies work
Transition zones: Market regime about to change, reduce position size, wait for confirmation
How LMI Works
1. Phase Space Construction
Each point in time is embedded as a vector using historical prices at specific delays (τ). This reveals the market's hidden attractor structure.
2. Lyapunov Calculation
For each current state, we:
- Find similar historical states within epsilon (ε) distance
- Track how these initially similar states evolved
- Measure exponential divergence rate
- Average across multiple trajectories for robustness
3. Signal Generation
Chaos signals: When λ crosses above threshold, market enters trending regime
Stability signals: When λ crosses below threshold, market enters ranging regime
Divergence detection: Price/Lyapunov divergences signal potential reversals
4. Rothko Visualization
Color fields: Background zones represent market states with Rothko-inspired palettes
Glowing line: Lyapunov exponent with intensity reflecting market state
Minimalist design: Focus on essential information without clutter
Inputs:
📐 Lyapunov Parameters
Embedding Dimension (default: 3)
Dimensions for phase space reconstruction
2-3: Simple dynamics (crypto/forex) - captures basic momentum patterns
4-5: Complex dynamics (stocks/indices) - captures intricate market structures
Higher dimensions need exponentially more data but reveal deeper patterns
Time Delay τ (default: 1)
Lag between phase space coordinates
1: High-frequency (1m-15m charts) - captures rapid market shifts
2-3: Medium frequency (1H-4H) - balances noise and signal
4-5: Low frequency (Daily+) - focuses on major regime changes
Match to your timeframe's natural cycle
Initial Separation ε (default: 0.001)
Neighborhood size for finding similar states
0.0001-0.0005: Highly liquid markets (major forex pairs)
0.0005-0.002: Normal markets (large-cap stocks)
0.002-0.01: Volatile markets (crypto, small-caps)
Smaller = more sensitive to chaos onset
Evolution Steps (default: 10)
How far to track trajectory divergence
5-10: Fast signals for scalping - quick regime detection
10-20: Balanced for day trading - reliable signals
20-30: Slow signals for swing trading - major regime shifts only
Nearest Neighbors (default: 5)
Phase space points for averaging
3-4: Noisy/fast markets - adapts quickly
5-6: Balanced (recommended) - smooth yet responsive
7-10: Smooth/slow markets - very stable signals
📊 Signal Parameters
Chaos Threshold (default: 0.05)
Lyapunov value above which market is chaotic
0.01-0.03: Sensitive - more chaos signals, earlier detection
0.05: Balanced - optimal for most markets
0.1-0.2: Conservative - only strong trends trigger
Stability Threshold (default: -0.05)
Lyapunov value below which market is stable
-0.01 to -0.03: Sensitive - quick stability detection
-0.05: Balanced - reliable ranging signals
-0.1 to -0.2: Conservative - only deep stability
Signal Smoothing (default: 3)
EMA period for noise reduction
1-2: Raw signals for experienced traders
3-5: Balanced - recommended for most
6-10: Very smooth for position traders
🎨 Rothko Visualization
Rothko Classic: Deep reds for chaos, midnight blues for stability
Orange/Red: Warm sunset tones throughout
Blue/Black: Cool, meditative ocean depths
Purple/Grey: Subtle, sophisticated palette
Visual Options:
Market Zones : Background fields showing regime areas
Transitions: Arrows marking regime changes
Divergences: Labels for price/Lyapunov divergences
Dashboard: Real-time state and trading signals
Guide: Educational panel explaining the theory
Visual Logic & Interpretation
Main Elements
Lyapunov Line: The heart of the indicator
Above chaos threshold: Market is trending, follow momentum
Below stability threshold: Market is ranging, fade extremes
Between thresholds: Transition zone, reduce risk
Background Zones: Rothko-inspired color fields
Red zone: Chaotic regime (trending)
Gray zone: Transition (uncertain)
Blue zone: Stable regime (ranging)
Transition Markers:
Up triangle: Entering chaos - start trend following
Down triangle: Entering stability - start mean reversion
Divergence Signals:
Bullish: Price makes low but Lyapunov rising (stability breaking down)
Bearish: Price makes high but Lyapunov falling (chaos dissipating)
Dashboard Information
Market State: Current regime (Chaotic/Stable/Transitioning)
Trading Bias: Specific strategy recommendation
Lyapunov λ: Raw value for precision
Signal Strength: Confidence in current regime
Last Change: Bars since last regime shift
Action: Clear trading directive
Trading Strategies
In Chaotic Regime (λ > threshold)
Follow trends aggressively: Breakouts have high success rate
Use momentum strategies: Moving average crossovers work well
Wider stops: Expect larger swings
Pyramid into winners: Trends tend to persist
In Stable Regime (λ < threshold)
Fade extremes: Mean reversion dominates
Use oscillators: RSI, Stochastic work well
Tighter stops: Smaller expected moves
Scale out at targets: Trends don't persist
In Transition Zone
Reduce position size: Uncertainty is high
Wait for confirmation: Let regime establish
Use options: Volatility strategies may work
Monitor closely: Quick changes possible
Advanced Techniques
- Multi-Timeframe Analysis
- Higher timeframe LMI for regime context
- Lower timeframe for entry timing
- Alignment = highest probability trades
- Divergence Trading
- Most powerful at regime boundaries
- Combine with support/resistance
- Use for early reversal detection
- Volatility Correlation
- Chaos often precedes volatility expansion
- Stability often precedes volatility contraction
- Use for options strategies
Originality & Innovation
LMI represents a genuine breakthrough in applying chaos theory to markets:
True Lyapunov Calculation: Not a simplified proxy but actual phase space reconstruction and divergence measurement
Rothko Aesthetic: Transforms complex math into meditative visual experience
Regime Detection: Identifies market state changes before price makes them obvious
Practical Application: Clear, actionable signals from theoretical physics
This is not a combination of existing indicators or a visual makeover of standard tools. It's a fundamental rethinking of how we measure and visualize market dynamics.
Best Practices
Start with defaults: Parameters are optimized for broad market conditions
Match to your timeframe: Adjust tau and evolution steps
Confirm with price action: LMI shows regime, not direction
Use appropriate strategies: Chaos = trend, Stability = reversion
Respect transitions: Reduce risk during regime changes
Alerts Available
Chaos Entry: Market entering chaotic regime - prepare for trends
Stability Entry: Market entering stable regime - prepare for ranges
Bullish Divergence: Potential bottom forming
Bearish Divergence: Potential top forming
Chart Information
Script Name: Lyapunov Market Instability (LMI) Recommended Use: All markets, all timeframes Best Performance: Liquid markets with clear regimes
Academic References
Takens, F. (1981). "Detecting strange attractors in turbulence"
Wolf, A. et al. (1985). "Determining Lyapunov exponents from a time series"
Rosenstein, M. et al. (1993). "A practical method for calculating largest Lyapunov exponents"
Note: After completing this indicator, I discovered @loxx's 2022 "Lyapunov Hodrick-Prescott Oscillator w/ DSL". While both explore Lyapunov exponents, they represent independent implementations with different methodologies and applications. This indicator uses phase space reconstruction for regime detection, while his combines Lyapunov concepts with HP filtering.
Disclaimer
This indicator is for research and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice or provide direct buy/sell signals. Chaos theory reveals market character, not future prices. Always use proper risk management and combine with your own analysis. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
See markets through the lens of chaos. Trade the regime, not the noise.
Bringing theoretical physics to practical trading through the meditative aesthetics of Mark Rothko
Trade with insight. Trade with anticipation.
— Dskyz , for DAFE Trading Systems
