Institutional Frontrunner w/ PCR & VIX - Fixed Distance LabelsUse this script to evaluate if buying or selling is indicated based on a variety of metrics surrounding momentum and volume or institutional traders.
Sentiment
Trinity Opening Range and Previous Day BreakoutTrinity Previous Day Breakout + Opening Range + Fib/ATR Targets Indicator
This is a comprehensive day-trading indicator designed primarily for stocks (especially US equities), focusing on **previous day breakout strategies** with strong visual support and customization.
### Core Concept
The indicator helps identify when price breaks out of the **Previous Day Range** (PDH/PDL), marks important reference levels from pre-market and opening range, shows potential take-profit targets, and visually highlights range-bound vs breakout behavior.
### Main Features
1. **Previous Day High & Low (PDH/PDL)**
Blue line = Previous Day High
Red line = Previous Day Low
These levels are the core breakout references for the entire session.
2. **Pre-Market High & Low (PMH/PML)**
Orange line = Pre-market session high (default 4:00–9:30 ET)
Purple line = Pre-market session low
Appears only after pre-market ends (useful for judging early strength/weakness).
3. **Opening Range (Initial Balance)**
Lime line = Opening Range High (ORH)
Fuchsia line = Opening Range Low (ORL)
Semi-transparent yellow box highlights the time period where the opening range is being formed
User-selectable duration: 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, 30 min, or 1 hour (default = 1h)
Only appears after the selected period completes.
4. **VWAP Levels**
Aqua dashed line = Current session VWAP
Gray dashed line = Previous day’s VWAP (very useful as a big-picture bias reference)
5. **Background Coloring**
- **Light gray** = current candle is completely inside previous day range (consolidation)
- **Green** = candle breaks above PDH (bullish expansion)
- **Red** = candle breaks below PDL (bearish expansion)
6. **Breakout Signals**
Green ↑ arrow below bar = close crosses above PDH (bullish breakout trigger)
Red ↓ arrow above bar = close crosses below PDL (bearish breakout trigger)
7. **Take-Profit / Target Levels** (most customizable part)
Three levels are calculated after the **first** breakout of the day (either direction)
They remain visible until the next trading day.
Two calculation modes (toggleable):
- **ATR mode** (default) → targets = breakout level ± multiplier × daily 14-period ATR
- **Fibonacci Extension mode** → targets = breakout level ± multiplier × previous day range (PDH - PDL)
Three target lines per direction:
- TP1 (usually green) – first / conservative target
- TP2 (green) – main target for many traders
- TP3 (brighter green/red) – stretch / runner target
**Important customization options:**
- Toggle to use Fib mode instead of ATR
- Quick preset dropdown with 3 popular combinations:
- Conservative → 0.5 / 1.0 / 1.5
- Standard → 0.618 / 1.0 / 1.618
- Aggressive → 1.0 / 1.618 / 2.618
- Custom mode → manually type any values you prefer (0.382, 1.272, 2.0, 3.0, etc.)
8. **Right-edge Labels**
Clean, non-cluttering labels appear on the right side of the chart (only on the last bar):
- PDH, PDL, PMH, PML, ORH, ORL
- Current VWAP, Previous VWAP
- All active TP levels (Bull TP1/2/3 or Bear TP1/2/3)
Global toggle to show/hide all labels at once.
### How to Use the Indicator Effectively (Typical Day-Trading Workflow)
1. **Before Open**
- Look at PDH/PDL distance → wide range = bigger potential moves
- Check previous day VWAP position for overall bias
2. **Pre-market / Early Session**
- Watch where price is relative to PMH/PML
- Note if early action is respecting or rejecting these levels
3. **Opening Range Formation (first 5–60 min)**
- Observe the yellow box — tight range = potential explosive breakout later
- ORH/ORL often act as very strong intraday support/resistance
4. **Breakout Phase**
- Wait for strong close above PDH (green arrow + green background) → consider long
- Or strong close below PDL (red arrow + red background) → consider short
- The first breakout usually sets the directional bias for much of the day
5. **Targets & Management**
- After breakout trigger → three target lines appear automatically
- Use presets or custom multipliers according to market conditions:
• Quiet/low-volatility days → Conservative or even smaller multipliers
• High-volatility/strong trend days → Standard or Aggressive
- Many traders take partial profits at TP1 or TP2, let a runner run toward TP3
6. **Additional Context**
- Compare price action to current VWAP (short-term mean reversion)
- Use previous VWAP as a major pivot/magnet level
- Background color helps quickly see whether market is still ranging or expanding
### Quick Tips
- Best on 5m–15m timeframes for intraday trading
- Works especially well on volatile stocks (tech, small-caps, meme stocks)
- Toggle off features you don't use (especially labels if screen gets crowded)
- When using Fib mode, experiment with multipliers like 0.382 / 0.618 / 1.0 for more conservative targets
- The indicator resets all levels automatically at the start of each new trading day
JMMF3 PANTOKRATOR V1.5.4 [update]This script implements an advanced market reading and diagnostic system based on a deterministic state architecture. Its design follows formal systems engineering principles and structural evaluation criteria, with the purpose of identifying valid operational contexts and vetoing those that do not meet the required conditions.
The system does not perform predictions and does not provide investment recommendations. Its function is strictly analytical and intended to support user decision making by offering an objective framework for market assessment across different operational states.
The script evaluates multiple market dimensions in a synchronized manner and only recognizes states that are fully validated by its internal architecture. There is no automated discretion and no trade execution. The user retains full responsibility for any operational decision at all times.
Access to this script is private and granted exclusively by invitation. Its use is limited to personal purposes and is non transferable. Any form of reproduction, redistribution, or reverse engineering is strictly prohibited.
This development does not constitute financial advice nor an automated trading system.
This script is available in both Spanish and English versions.
DLR - Daily Liquidity Range Framework (v1.3)Daily Level Ranges
This strategy targets discounted premiums for buying Call/Put Options in discounted areas based on liquidity levels that form ranges.
Opening Range creates the strongest liquidity for the day.
Premarket Highs/Lows are strong liquidity points.
Previous Day Highs/Lows are reliable liquidity points.
PMH/PML and PDH/PDL may alternate positions relative to OR.
* Discounted Calls are taken under the OR in Bullish conditions
* Discounted Puts are taken above the OR in bearish conditions.
- Momentum Calls are taken at the OR in Bullish Conditions
- Momentum Puts are taken at the OR in Bearish Conditions
Market Control LevelsMarket Control Levels (MCL)
A market structure indicator that highlights control levels derived from price momentum + volume percentile behavior.
It identifies potential Buy Control and Sell Control levels when the market shows statistically significant activity.
Designed as a context and level-mapping tool, not an automatic entry/exit system.
🔹 Core Concept
This indicator evaluates each bar using:
Momentum (price change over a short lookback)
Volume percentile rank (relative volume compared to recent history)
When momentum and volume align strongly enough, the script locks in a control level:
Buy Level is mapped from the bar’s low during strong bullish pressure
Sell Level is mapped from the bar’s high during strong bearish pressure
These levels can act as reference zones for reaction, continuation, or rejection.
⚙️ How It Works
1) Percentile Ranking
Volume PercentRank measures how “high” the current volume is relative to the past Comparison period.
Momentum PercentRank measures how large the current momentum is relative to the same window.
2) Weighted Pressure Score
Bars are classified into volume zones:
High volume zone
Medium volume zone
Low volume zone
Each zone applies a configurable weight, producing a final score (rank_2) that reflects directional pressure intensity.
3) Control Level Creation
When the pressure score crosses the user-defined threshold:
Rank 2 ≥ Threshold → updates Buy Level
Rank 2 ≤ -Threshold → updates Sell Level
Levels remain active until replaced by a new qualifying event.
✅ Use Cases
Marking areas where buyers or sellers showed strong control
Mapping reaction levels during pullbacks or extensions
Adding a context layer to other systems (VWAP, Volume Profile, Orderflow, etc.)
⚠️ Disclaimer
This indicator is a market analysis tool designed to highlight statistically significant pressure-based levels.
It does not provide guaranteed buy/sell signals and should be used with proper risk management and a complete trading plan.
Time Pressure ZonesTime Pressure Zones is a multi‑purpose candle and volume‑based indicator that highlights moments when markets are likely being driven by urgency rather than routine trading flow.
**Overview**
Detects sequences of strong, one‑directional candles accompanied by volume spikes to approximate institutional time pressure (forced buying or selling).
Paints subtle background zones, labels, and a net‑pressure histogram so you can see when aggressive flow is building or exhausting across any instrument and timeframe.
**Core Logic**
A bar is tagged “strong” when its real body occupies at least a user‑defined percentage of the full high‑low range, filtering out indecision candles and long‑wick noise.
Volume is compared to a rolling 20‑bar average; only bars with volume above a configurable multiple are treated as meaningful participation, which makes the tool adapt to different symbols and sessions.
The script counts consecutive bars that are both strong and high‑volume in the same direction, then flags a time‑pressure event once a set fraction of the lookback has been reached (e.g., 2 out of 3, 3 out of 5).
**Visual Outputs**
Background shading: green or red bands mark active bullish or bearish time‑pressure windows without overpowering other tools on the chart.
On‑chart labels: “↑ Time Pressure” and “↓ Time Pressure” appear only on the first bar of a new pressure sequence, ideal for alerts and discretionary entries.
Net Pressure histogram: plots the difference between bullish and bearish streak counts, giving a quick at‑a‑glance sense of which side currently dominates.
**Sessions and News**
Uses UTC‑based logic to highlight London and New York open and close windows, where institutional flows and intraday “deadline” behavior tend to cluster.
Includes a manual News Window toggle so you can mark high‑impact event periods (CPI, FOMC, NFP, etc.), aligning tape‑based urgency with scheduled catalysts.
**How To Use**
Look to join moves when fresh time‑pressure labels print into session opens, breakouts, or key levels, rather than fading them.
Tune the three main inputs per market and timeframe: lower thresholds for choppy or thin markets, and higher body/volume requirements for very liquid symbols like major indices or BTC pairs.
Aggregate Bull & Bear IndexAggregate Bull and Bear Index
The Aggregate Bull and Bear Index represents a systematic approach to measuring market sentiment through the aggregation of multiple fundamental market factors. This indicator draws conceptual inspiration from the Bank of America Bull and Bear Indicator, a widely followed institutional sentiment gauge that has demonstrated significant predictive value for market turning points over multiple market cycles (Hartnett, 2019). While the original Bank of America indicator relies on proprietary institutional data flows and internal metrics that remain inaccessible to individual investors, the Aggregate Bull and Bear Index provides a methodologically similar framework using publicly available market data, thereby democratizing access to sentiment analysis previously reserved for institutional participants.
The theoretical foundation of sentiment based investing rests on decades of behavioral finance research demonstrating that market participants systematically exhibit predictable psychological biases during periods of extreme optimism and pessimism. Shiller (2000) documented how irrational exuberance manifests in asset prices through feedback loops of investor enthusiasm, while Kahneman and Tversky (1979) established that human decision making under uncertainty deviates substantially from rational expectations. These behavioral patterns create opportunities for contrarian strategies that exploit the tendency of crowds to overreact at market extremes. The Aggregate Bull and Bear Index quantifies these psychological states by synthesizing information from diverse market segments into a unified scale ranging from zero to ten, where readings below two indicate extreme fear and readings above eight signal extreme greed.
Methodology and Calculation Framework
The methodology underlying the Aggregate Bull and Bear Index incorporates statistical normalization techniques that transform raw market data into comparable standardized scores. Each component factor is processed through a calculation that measures how far current values deviate from historical norms, effectively capturing whether specific market metrics exhibit unusual readings relative to their own history. These normalized components are then aggregated using a weighting scheme designed to balance information from different market segments while minimizing noise and false signals. The final composite undergoes percentile ranking over a trailing lookback period to produce the familiar zero to ten scale that facilitates intuitive interpretation.
The indicator incorporates several important features designed to enhance signal quality and reduce the probability of acting on spurious readings. A consensus filter examines whether multiple underlying components align in the same direction, adding weight to signals when broad agreement exists across different market factors and discounting readings that rest on narrow evidence. Dynamic threshold adjustment allows the extreme zones to adapt to changing market volatility regimes, recognizing that the appropriate definition of extreme varies depending on ambient market conditions. These refinements reflect lessons learned from decades of quantitative finance research on signal processing and regime detection.
Professional Application and Portfolio Integration
Professional portfolio managers have long recognized the value of sentiment indicators as a complementary tool to fundamental and technical analysis. The fundamental insight underlying sentiment based strategies is elegantly simple yet empirically robust. When market participants become uniformly bullish, marginal buyers become exhausted and the probability of price declines increases substantially. Conversely, when pessimism reaches extreme levels, forced selling creates attractive entry points for patient capital. Bank of America research found that their Bull and Bear Indicator generated a remarkable track record when deployed as a contrarian signal, with extreme fear readings historically preceding positive forward returns in equity markets (Bank of America Global Research, 2020). The Aggregate Bull and Bear Index applies this same contrarian logic while adapting the methodology to accommodate the data constraints facing individual investors.
For institutional investors operating with fiduciary responsibilities and substantial capital, the Aggregate Bull and Bear Index serves as one input among many in comprehensive risk management frameworks. Large asset managers might use extreme readings to trigger portfolio review processes, stress testing exercises, or adjustments to tactical allocation overlays. The indicator proves particularly valuable when it diverges from consensus expectations, as such divergences often precede meaningful market inflections. Hedge fund managers implementing systematic strategies can incorporate the index as a conditioning variable that adjusts position sizing or strategy weights based on the prevailing sentiment environment.
The integration of sentiment analysis into investment practice finds support in the concept of informational efficiency and the limits thereof. While efficient market hypothesis suggests that prices reflect all available information, the behavioral finance literature demonstrates that information processing by market participants exhibits systematic biases that create temporary mispricings (Barberis and Thaler, 2003). Sentiment indicators capture the psychological dimension of this information processing, providing insight into how market participants collectively interpret and react to fundamental developments. Extreme sentiment readings often indicate that psychological factors have pushed prices away from levels justified by fundamentals alone, creating opportunities for those willing to act against prevailing market opinion.
Practical Implementation for Individual Investors
The practical implementation of the indicator follows straightforward principles that both sophisticated institutions and individual retail traders can apply within their existing investment frameworks. When the index falls into the extreme fear zone below a reading of two, this suggests that market participants have become excessively pessimistic and that risk assets may offer favorable risk reward characteristics. Traders might consider this an opportune moment to increase equity exposure or reduce hedging positions. When the index rises into the extreme greed zone above eight, the opposite dynamic applies and a defensive posture becomes prudent. This could manifest as reducing equity allocations, increasing cash reserves, or implementing protective hedging strategies. The neutral zone between these extremes suggests no strong directional bias from a sentiment perspective, during which time other analytical frameworks should take precedence in decision making.
Individual retail investors can derive substantial benefit from the indicator even without sophisticated infrastructure or large capital bases. The most straightforward application involves treating extreme readings as alerts that warrant careful examination of existing portfolio positioning. A reading in the extreme fear zone might prompt consideration of whether recent market declines have created opportunities to deploy excess cash or rebalance toward equities. A reading in the extreme greed zone could trigger review of whether current equity exposure exceeds target allocations and whether risk reduction measures merit consideration. Importantly, the indicator should inform rather than dictate investment decisions, serving as one valuable perspective within a broader analytical framework.
Retail investors frequently find themselves at a psychological disadvantage during market extremes because emotional responses to portfolio losses or gains often prompt actions contrary to long term wealth accumulation. The academic literature on investor behavior consistently documents that individual investors tend to buy near market peaks when confidence runs highest and sell near market bottoms when fear dominates (Barber and Odean, 2000). A systematic sentiment indicator provides an objective framework for recognizing these emotional extremes and consciously acting against natural psychological impulses. By externalizing the assessment of market mood into a quantifiable metric, investors create psychological distance from their own emotional state and gain perspective on the collective sentiment environment.
The decision to implement a sentiment indicator within an investment process requires thoughtful consideration of how it complements existing analytical approaches. Technical analysts may find that sentiment readings help contextualize chart patterns and momentum signals, with extreme fear adding conviction to bullish technical setups and extreme greed warranting caution even when price trends appear strong. Fundamental investors can use sentiment as a timing tool that helps avoid the common mistake of being right on valuation but wrong on timing. Quantitative investors might incorporate sentiment factors into multi factor models or use them to adjust position sizing across strategies.
Trading Behavior and Strategy Characteristics
The Aggregate Bull and Bear Index employs a contrarian investment methodology that fundamentally diverges from trend following approaches prevalent in systematic trading. The trading logic rests upon the principle of accumulating positions when collective fear pervades market sentiment and liquidating those positions when greed dominates investor psychology. This approach stands in direct opposition to momentum strategies that amplify existing market movements rather than positioning against them.
The observation that the indicator frequently initiates long positions despite subsequent downward price movement represents not a flaw but an inherent characteristic of contrarian strategies. When the indicator signals extreme fear, this indicates that market participants have already engaged in substantial selling and pessimistic expectations have become embedded in asset prices. However, this emphatically does not guarantee that the ultimate trough has been reached. Fear can intensify, panic selling can escalate, and fundamental deterioration can trigger additional price declines before stabilization occurs. The indicator identifies phases where the statistical probability distribution of future returns appears favorable rather than pinpointing exact inflection points. Academic research by De Bondt and Thaler (1985) demonstrated that markets systematically overreact to both positive and negative information, creating opportunities for patient contrarian investors willing to endure interim volatility.
Risk Profile and Investment Considerations
This characteristic produces a distinctive risk profile that investors must thoroughly comprehend before implementation. The primary danger manifests in what practitioners colloquially term catching a falling knife. Purchasing assets during declining markets exposes capital to potentially severe interim drawdowns even when the ultimate investment thesis proves correct. The backtest evidence reveals numerous instances where positions experienced double digit percentage declines before eventually generating positive returns or triggering exit signals. Investors lacking the psychological fortitude to maintain positions through such adversity will inevitably abandon the strategy at precisely the wrong moment, crystallizing losses that patient adherents would have recovered. Behavioral research by Odean (1998) documented that individual investors exhibit a strong disposition effect, holding losing positions too long in some contexts while selling winners prematurely, yet paradoxically abandoning systematic strategies during drawdowns when discipline matters most.
The temporal dimension of contrarian investing demands particular attention. Unlike trend following strategies that can generate returns relatively quickly by riding established momentum, contrarian approaches often require extended holding periods before mean reversion materializes. The indicator may signal fear and initiate positions that subsequently experience weeks or months of continued decline before sentiment shifts and prices recover. This extended timeline conflicts with human psychological preferences for immediate gratification and creates substantial opportunity for doubt and strategy abandonment. Investors must recognize that the strategy optimizes for terminal wealth accumulation over extended horizons rather than minimizing short term discomfort.
A critical risk factor involves the possibility of genuine regime changes that invalidate historical relationships. While extreme fear readings have historically preceded favorable forward returns, this pattern assumes that pessimism eventually proves excessive and fundamentals stabilize or improve. In scenarios involving structural economic transformation, permanent impairment of earnings power, or systemic financial crisis, fear may prove entirely justified rather than excessive. The indicator cannot distinguish between irrational panic creating buying opportunities and rational recognition of deteriorating fundamentals. This limitation underscores the importance of using the indicator as one input among many rather than as a standalone decision mechanism.
Risk management applications deserve particular attention given the indicator's historical tendency to signal market stress before price declines fully materialize. Portfolio managers charged with protecting capital during drawdowns can use rising greed readings as an early warning system that justifies defensive measures such as reducing beta exposure, increasing cash allocations, or purchasing portfolio protection through options strategies. The contrarian nature of the indicator means that protective action occurs when markets appear strongest rather than weakest, avoiding the common trap of implementing risk reduction after substantial losses have already occurred.
Opportunity Set and Compounding Benefits
The opportunity set presented by contrarian sentiment investing derives from persistent behavioral biases that academic research has extensively documented. Extrapolation bias leads investors to assume recent trends will continue indefinitely, causing excessive optimism after gains and excessive pessimism after losses (Greenwood and Shleifer, 2014). Herding behavior amplifies these tendencies as investors observe and mimic the actions of others, creating self reinforcing cycles of buying or selling that push prices away from fundamental values. The Aggregate Bull and Bear Index systematically exploits these patterns by positioning against the prevailing emotional consensus.
The compounding benefits of buying during fear merit emphasis. When the indicator signals extreme pessimism, asset prices by definition trade at depressed levels relative to recent history. Investors who accumulate positions at these reduced valuations capture not only potential price recovery but also enhanced long term compound returns from reinvesting dividends and earnings at favorable prices. This mathematical advantage compounds over decades, explaining why legendary investors from Benjamin Graham to Warren Buffett have emphasized the importance of purchasing during periods of market distress despite the psychological difficulty such actions entail.
Investor Suitability and Implementation Requirements
Regarding suitability, the Aggregate Bull and Bear Index aligns most appropriately with investors possessing specific characteristics. First, a genuinely long term investment horizon measured in years rather than months proves essential. The strategy will underperform during extended bull markets when momentum approaches dominate and will experience painful interim drawdowns during crisis periods. Only investors capable of maintaining positions through these challenging phases will capture the strategy's full return potential. Second, psychological resilience to act against consensus and tolerate portfolio volatility represents a prerequisite. Research by Goetzmann and Kumar (2008) demonstrated that most individual investors lack the temperament for contrarian strategies despite their theoretical appeal. Third, sufficient financial reserves to avoid forced liquidation during drawdowns ensures that temporary price declines do not become permanent capital impairment.
The indicator proves less suitable for investors seeking steady returns with minimal volatility, those with short investment horizons or imminent liquidity needs, and individuals whose emotional responses to portfolio fluctuations compromise rational decision making. Institutional investors with quarterly performance pressures may find the strategy incompatible with their governance constraints despite its long term merits. Retirees depending on portfolio withdrawals must carefully consider whether interim drawdowns could force disadvantageous liquidations.
For appropriate investors, the Aggregate Bull and Bear Index offers a systematic framework for implementing time tested contrarian principles that have generated superior long term returns across multiple market cycles. By externalizing sentiment assessment into an objective metric, the indicator helps investors overcome the natural human tendency to capitulate at market bottoms and chase performance at market tops. The strategy demands patience, discipline, and genuine long term orientation, but rewards those characteristics with the potential for meaningful wealth accumulation over extended investment horizons.
Proprietary Elements and Limitations
The proprietary aspects of the indicator's construction reflect both practical and theoretical considerations. From a practical standpoint, maintaining certain methodological details as proprietary preserves the informational advantage that the indicator provides and prevents degradation of signal quality that might occur if widespread adoption prompted market participants to trade directly against the underlying components. From a theoretical perspective, the specific parameter choices and weighting schemes represent empirical findings from extensive research that constitute intellectual property developed through substantial effort.
Academic research on sentiment indicators provides encouraging evidence regarding their predictive value while appropriately acknowledging limitations. Baker and Wurgler (2006) demonstrated that investor sentiment predicts the cross section of stock returns, with high sentiment periods followed by lower returns for speculative stocks prone to overvaluation during euphoric conditions. Brown and Cliff (2005) found that sentiment measures contain information about near term market returns beyond that captured by traditional risk factors. However, the same literature cautions that sentiment signals exhibit variable lead times and occasional false positives, reinforcing the importance of using such indicators as part of comprehensive analytical frameworks rather than standalone trading systems.
The Aggregate Bull and Bear Index ultimately represents an attempt to bridge the gap between institutional grade sentiment analysis and the tools available to broader investor populations. By providing a systematic framework for assessing collective market psychology, the indicator empowers users to recognize emotional extremes and consider contrarian positioning when conditions warrant. The historical tendency of markets to reverse from extreme sentiment readings creates opportunities for those willing to act against crowd psychology, while the indicator's multi factor construction and quality filters help distinguish genuine extremes from temporary fluctuations. Whether deployed by professional money managers seeking to refine risk management practices or individual investors striving to overcome behavioral biases, the Aggregate Bull and Bear Index offers a valuable perspective on the eternal struggle between fear and greed that drives financial markets.
References
Baker, M. and Wurgler, J. (2006) Investor sentiment and the cross section of stock returns. The Journal of Finance, 61(4), pp. 1645 to 1680.
Bank of America Global Research (2020) The Bull and Bear Indicator: A contrarian timing tool. Bank of America Securities Research Report.
Barber, B.M. and Odean, T. (2000) Trading is hazardous to your wealth: The common stock investment performance of individual investors. The Journal of Finance, 55(2), pp. 773 to 806.
Barberis, N. and Thaler, R. (2003) A survey of behavioral finance. Handbook of the Economics of Finance, 1, pp. 1053 to 1128.
Brown, G.W. and Cliff, M.T. (2005) Investor sentiment and asset valuation. The Journal of Business, 78(2), pp. 405 to 440.
De Bondt, W.F.M. and Thaler, R. (1985) Does the stock market overreact? The Journal of Finance, 40(3), pp. 793 to 805.
Goetzmann, W.N. and Kumar, A. (2008) Equity portfolio diversification. Review of Finance, 12(3), pp. 433 to 463.
Greenwood, R. and Shleifer, A. (2014) Expectations of returns and expected returns. The Review of Financial Studies, 27(3), pp. 714 to 746.
Hartnett, M. (2019) Flow Show: Bull and Bear Indicator methodology and applications. Bank of America Merrill Lynch Investment Strategy.
Kahneman, D. and Tversky, A. (1979) Prospect theory: An analysis of decision under risk. Econometrica, 47(2), pp. 263 to 291.
Odean, T. (1998) Are investors reluctant to realize their losses? The Journal of Finance, 53(5), pp. 1775 to 1798.
Shiller, R.J. (2000) Irrational Exuberance. Princeton University Press.
Delta Hedging Pressure📊 COT Delta Hedging Pressure – Institutional Sentiment Indicator
This indicator visualizes institutional hedging pressure by aggregating delta-style positioning into a clean, session-aware sentiment framework.
Instead of guessing direction, it shows who is likely hedging vs. pressing, helping traders align intraday execution with higher-timeframe positioning.
🔍 What This Indicator Does
Calculates cumulative hedging pressure using price-based delta logic
Classifies market state into:
Bullish (positive hedge pressure)
Bearish (negative hedge pressure)
Neutral (balanced flow)
Resets cleanly by session or user-defined period
Visualizes sentiment using:
Background shading
Labels
Cumulative plots
🧠 How Traders Use It
Directional bias filter (trade only with sentiment)
Context for FVGs, liquidity raids, and pullbacks
Avoids chop by identifying neutral hedge conditions
Pairs especially well with:
XAUUSD
Index CFDs
Futures / CFD hybrids
⚙️ Key Features
Session-aware cumulative logic
Adjustable sensitivity and lookback
Clean visual design (no clutter)
Non-repainting calculations
Works on 1m → HTF
⚠️ Important Notes
This is a context tool, not a signal generator
Best used alongside price structure and risk management
Designed for discipline and alignment, not overtrading
🎯 Ideal For
Scalpers & intraday traders
Traders using:
Fair Value Gaps (FVG)
Liquidity sweeps
Session-based models
Traders transitioning from prop logic to personal capital
🧩 Final Thought
This indicator answers one question:
“Is the market hedging or pressing — and should I be aggressive or patient?”
If you trade with structure, this keeps you on the right side.
Market State Fear & Greed Bubble Index V1Market State Fear & Greed Bubble Index V1
📊 Comprehensive Market Sentiment Analyzer
This advanced indicator measures market psychology through a multi-dimensional scoring system, combining demand/supply pressure, trend momentum, and statistical extremes to identify fear/greed cycles and trading opportunities.
🎯 Core Features
Five-Factor Fear & Greed Score
Weighted sentiment analysis:
Demand/Supply (25%): Real-time buying/selling pressure
RSI (25%): Momentum extremes
KDJ (20%): Overbought/oversold detection
Bollinger Band % (20%): Statistical positioning
ADX Trend (10%): Trend strength confirmation
Multi-Layer Market State Detection
Extreme Fear/Greed: Statistical bubble identification
Trend Bias: Bullish/Bearish/Neutral classification
Confidence Scoring: Setup reliability assessment
Reversal Alerts: Early trend change signals
Visual Dashboard
Top-right information panel displays:
Fear & Greed Score (0-100)
Market State Classification
Trend Bias & Confidence
Signal Quality & Alerts
📈 Key Components
Fear & Greed Gauge
0-30: Extreme Fear (buying opportunities)
30-47: Fear (accumulation zones)
47-70: Neutral (consolidation)
70-90: Greed (caution zones)
90-100: Extreme Greed (selling opportunities)
Deviation Zones
Red Zone (±17.065): Critical reversal areas
Yellow Zone (±34.135): Warning levels
Blue Zone (±47.72): Statistical extremes where reversals are highly likely. These occur when asset prices are in a bubble that's about to pop.
Signal Types
Buy/Sell Labels: Primary entry/exit signals
Scalp Signals: Short-term opportunities
Bottom/Top Detectors: Extreme reversal zones
Whale Indicators: Institutional activity markers
🚀 Trading Applications
Extreme Fear Setups Conditions:
Fear & Greed Score < 34.135
BB% < 0 or < J-inverted line
RSI < 34.135
Confidence score > 68%
Bullish divergence present
Action: Accumulation positions, scaled entries
Extreme Greed Setup Conditions:
Fear & Greed Score > 68.2
BB% > 100 or > 80 with divergence
RSI > 68.2
ADX showing trend exhaustion
Multiple timeframe resistance
Action: Profit-taking, protective stops
Trend Following
Bullish Conditions:
Sentiment score rising from fear zones
DMI+ above DMI- and rising
Confidence > 75%
Volume supporting moves
Bearish Conditions:
Sentiment declining from greed zones
DMI- above DMI+ and rising
Distribution patterns
Multiple resistance failures
⚙️ Customization Options
Adjustable Parameters:
DMI Settings: DI lengths, ADX smoothing
KDJ Periods: Customizable sensitivity
BB% Range: Statistical band adjustments
Smoothing Options: Demand/Supply filtering
Alert Thresholds: Custom signal levels
Visual Customization:
Color schemes for different market states
Line thickness and style preferences
Information panel display options
Alert sound/visual preferences
📊 Signal Interpretation
Primary Signals:
Green 'B': Strong buy opportunity
Red 'S': Strong sell opportunity
White 'Scalp': Short-term trade
Trade Area: Accumulation/distribution zones
Visual Markers:
🔥: Bullish momentum building
🐻: Bear exhaustion building
🐳: Whale/institutional activity
Color-coded fills: Market state visualization
Confidence Levels:
≥80%: High reliability setups
60-79%: Moderate confidence
<60%: Low confidence, avoid or reduce size
⚠️ Risk Management Guidelines
Critical Rules:
Never trade against extreme sentiment (Extreme Fear → buy, Extreme Greed → sell)
Require multiple confirmation signals
Use confidence scores for position sizing
Avoid When:
Conflicting signals between components
Low volume participation
Confidence score < 50%
Major news events pending
Extreme volatility conditions
💡 Advanced Strategies
Sentiment Cycle Trading
Identify sentiment extremes
Wait for confirmation reversals
Enter with trend confirmation
Exit at opposite sentiment extreme
Use confidence scores and fear & greed scores to scale:
Fear & greed scores < 30 = buy area
Fear & greed score > 60 = sell area
Trend Momentum
Exit: At extreme greed with divergence
Enter: At extreme fear with divergence
📊 Market State Classification
Five Primary States:
EXTREME FEAR (BB% <0, RSI <34, Score <34)
FEAR (Score 34-47, bearish momentum)
NEUTRAL (Score 47-70, consolidation)
GREED (Score 70-90, bullish momentum)
EXTREME GREED (Score >90, BB% >100)
State Transitions:
Fear → Neutral: Early accumulation
Neutral → Greed: Trend development
Greed → Extreme Greed: Distribution
Extreme → Reversal: Trend change
🔍 Information Panel Guide
Real-Time Metrics:
FEAR & GREED: Current sentiment score
Market State: Classification and bias
Trend Bias: Bullish/Bearish/Neutral
Confidence: Setup reliability percentage
Momentum: Current directional strength
Volatility: Market condition assessment
Signal Quality: Trade recommendation
Reversal Imminent: Early warning alerts
🌟 Unique Advantages
Psychological Edge:
Quantifies market emotion through multiple indicators
Identifies bubbles before they pop
Provides statistical confidence for each setup
Combines technical extremes with sentiment analysis
Offers clear visual cues for decision making
Professional Features:
Multi-timeframe sentiment analysis
Real-time confidence scoring
Comprehensive alert system
Institutional activity detection
Clear risk/reward visualization
📚 Educational Value
This indicator teaches:
Market psychology cycles
Statistical extreme identification
Multi-indicator confirmation
Risk quantification methods
Professional trade management
Perfect for traders seeking to understand and profit from market sentiment cycles.
Disclaimer: For educational purposes. Trading involves risk. Past performance doesn't guarantee future results.
Volume Dynamic Liquidity BandsThis indicator visualizes liquidity zones on the chart by detecting areas where high-volume trading occurred. It combines volume analysis with price action to identify significant liquidity levels that traders and market makers are likely watching.
IA | Universal Real Time Screener For All AssetsDISCLAIMER:
⚠️ Tool designed to **COMPLEMENT** trading decisions.
PURPOSE:
This real-time screener identifies potential mean reversion opportunities across all markets, timeframes, and assets. It calculates a probabilistic reversion level using an AI/quantitative model and displays the current price's deviation from that level as a percentage.
SCREENING CAPACITY: View up to **600 assets simultaneously** on one screen. 40 Assets each table.
Add 5 modules each one with 3 tables, this manner you are able to see 600 assets in one screen.
LOGIC:
1. The core engine calculates a dynamic "Reversion Level" . This level is derived from a multi-factor model analyzing price structure, volume, volatility and momentum among others.
2. Percentage close to 100% suggests reversion level (potential selling).
3. Percentage close to cero(0%) suggests reversion level (potential buying).
4. Percentages not reaching zero % or 100% suggest neutrality.
OPTIMAL SETUP FOR MAXIMUM PRECISION:
TIMEFRAME: For highest accuracy, use on the **1-second** chart. This provides the most granular real-time data for the AI model.
NAVIGATION: Use the page selector at the bottom of the screener table to navigate through results. Page number can also be configured in the indicator's input settings.
VISUAL ALERT SYSTEM - ENTRY ZONE WARNING:
GREEN HIGHLIGHT: Activates when the price is approaching the BUY/ENTRY ZONE. Indicates the asset is getting close to an optimal long entry point.
RED HIGHLIGHT: Activates when the price is approaching the SELL/SHORT ENTRY ZONE from below. Indicates the asset is getting close to an optimal short entry point.
This visual cue helps anticipate entries before the exact reversion level is reached, allowing better trade preparation.
RokTrades's Info Table LITERokTrade’s Info Table — LITE is the free “quick context” version of my PRO table.
I built this for intraday traders who want the important market internals and key levels in one clean panel, without turning the chart into a mess. This version is intentionally trimmed: no scoring engine, no ORB module, no trap logic, and no chart plotting — just the core info I check every session.
WHAT LITE INCLUDES
INTERNALS (LIVE)
VIX: value + 1-bar change, plus optional “since open” delta in the hint column
Put/Call (P/C): includes a moving average and a simple regime tag (P/C above MA = risk-off, below = risk-on)
ADD: advance/decline with change + optional since-open delta
NYSE U/D and NASDAQ U/D: signed up/down volume ratio
Optional toggles: TRIN and TICK (if you want them)
SIMPLE “STATE TAGS” (NO SCORING)
This is not a bias/score engine, but it does give quick context:
VIX Regime: VIX vs EMA
P/C Regime: P/C vs MA
Breadth Bias: simple majority read using available breadth signals so you can see if internals are leaning bullish, bearish, or mixed
KEY LEVELS (TABLE ONLY)
Premarket High / Low (PMH / PML)
Prior Day High / Low (PDH / PDL)
Prior Day Close (YClose)
Prior Day Mid (PD Mid)
UI / USABILITY
Compact vs Expanded table mode
Mobile-friendly short labels option
Table position + text size controls
Optional “update only on last bar” for performance
NOTES
Premarket High/Low requires Extended Hours candles enabled.
If you don’t see certain internals on your symbol/exchange, that’s usually a data feed/symbol mapping limitation (TradingView varies by broker/feed).
WHAT THE PRO VERSION ADDS (TEASER)
PRO is where the “decision layer” lives:
Bias scoring engine
OPEN bias vs INT bias + alignment / divergence read
ORB 15/30/60 status
Trap warning system + play hints (when breakouts/breakdowns are suspect)
Prior Day Volume Profile levels (YPOC + Value Area)
Plot up to 10 key levels on the chart with labels + styling options
Momentum Status Tracker by VKKScript Coder: Vivek K.
Disclaimer : Use this indicator at your own risk. Do proper back testing to make sure it works for you. I am not responsible for any losses you may have. Indicator may give false signals during consolidation state. Make sure to use other indicators for correct momentum or directional confirmations.
Bullish: Price is above the 5, 13, 20 EMAs AND the VWAP.
Bearish: Price is below the 5, 13, 20 EMAs AND the VWAP.
Cautious: This triggers when the "stack" is broken. For example, if you are in a clear uptrend but the price closes below the 5 EMA, the table will flip to Cautious to warn you of a potential slowdown.
Neutral: Used as a fallback if the price is chopping directly inside the EMA cluster.
PropKorea US10Y Monitor for NQPropKorea US10Y Monitor for NQ
Overview This indicator is specifically designed for Nasdaq (NQ) day traders and scalpers. It visualizes the real-time fluctuations of the US 10-Year Treasury Yield (US10Y), which historically has a strong Inverse Correlation with tech stocks.
By monitoring the US10Y yield in real-time, traders can gauge the macro pressure on the Nasdaq. This script features a Smart Smoothing Algorithm to filter out tick noise on lower timeframes (e.g., 1-minute chart) and uses a "Neon" visual effect to intuitively display market sentiment (Risk On/Off).
Key Features
Neon Trend Signals (Risk Gauge)
🔴 Red Zone: Yield is UP vs. Previous Close (Bearish pressure on NQ → Short Bias).
🟢 Green Zone: Yield is DOWN vs. Previous Close (Bullish pressure on NQ → Long Bias).
⚪ Gray (Neutral): Trend is reversing or consolidating (Wait or Exit signal).
Smart Smoothing (Noise Filter)
Apply a customizable Moving Average filter to ignore minor tick whipsaws on 1-minute charts.
Adjust the Smoothing Strength in settings to fit your trading style.
1:1 Candle Matching (Dot Style)
Supports "Line + Dots" style to align yield data points perfectly with NQ candles for precise timing.
Session Filter
The Neon effect activates only during the main NY Session (08:30 – 17:00 EST) to focus on high-liquidity hours.
How to Use
Add this indicator to a separate pane below your NQ chart.
Short Setup: If the background/line is Red, look for Short opportunities when NQ bounces.
Long Setup: If the background/line is Green, look for Long opportunities when NQ dips.
Caution: If the color turns Gray, the yield trend is losing momentum. Consider tightening stops or waiting.
Disclaimer This tool is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee profits. Please be aware that markets can decouple from yields during major news events (e.g., Earnings surprises).
개요 (Overview) 이 지표는 나스닥(NQ) 데이 트레이더와 스캘퍼를 위해 제작되었습니다. 기술주와 강력한 **역상관 관계(Inverse Correlation)**를 가지는 **미국 10년물 국채 금리(US10Y)**의 실시간 변동을 시각화하여 트레이딩에 도움을 줍니다.
1분봉 이하의 빠른 스캘핑 환경에서도 틱 노이즈(Noise)에 속지 않도록 스마트 스무딩(Smart Smoothing) 알고리즘이 적용되어 있으며, 네온(Neon) 효과를 통해 현재 시장의 분위기(Risk On/Off)를 직관적으로 파악할 수 있습니다.
핵심 기능 (Key Features)
네온 트렌드 신호 (Neon Trend)
🔴 레드존 (Red Zone): 전일 대비 금리 상승 중 (나스닥 하방 압력 → 매도 우위)
🟢 그린존 (Green Zone): 전일 대비 금리 하락 중 (나스닥 상방 압력 → 매수 우위)
⚪ 회색 (Gray): 추세 반전 또는 횡보 구간 (관망 또는 청산 신호)
스마트 스무딩 (노이즈 제거)
이동평균 필터를 적용하여 1분봉 차트에서의 자잘한 틱 튀김 현상을 걸러냅니다.
설정에서 노이즈 제거 강도를 조절하여 본인의 스타일에 맞게 튜닝할 수 있습니다.
1:1 캔들 매칭 (Dot Style)
"Line + Dots" 스타일을 지원하여 나스닥 캔들과 금리 데이터를 1:1로 매칭해 정확한 타점을 볼 수 있습니다.
세션 필터 (Session Filter)
유동성이 풍부한 뉴욕 본장(08:30~17:00 EST) 시간에만 네온 효과가 켜지고, 그 외 시간에는 눈의 피로를 줄이기 위해 차분한 회색으로 전환됩니다.
사용 가이드 (How to Use)
NQ 차트 하단 패널에 이 지표를 추가하십시오.
매도 진입: 배경과 선이 붉은색일 때, 나스닥이 반등하면 매도 포지션 진입을 고려합니다.
매수 진입: 배경과 선이 초록색일 때, 나스닥이 눌림목을 주면 매수 포지션 진입을 고려합니다.
주의: 선명하던 색상이 회색으로 변하면 금리 추세가 멈추거나 반전되고 있다는 신호이므로 주의가 필요합니다.
주의 사항 (Disclaimer) 본 지표는 보조 도구일 뿐이며 절대적인 수익을 보장하지 않습니다. 강력한 개별 호재(실적 발표 등)가 있는 날에는 금리와 디커플링(Decoupling) 될 수 있음을 유의하십시오.
Developed by PropKorea
Market Regime Guard PRO Institutional No-Trade ZonesThis dashboard automatically blocks trading on structurally dangerous market days caused by volatility compression, inside-day accumulation, rising VIX liquidation risk, EMA breakdowns, and thin liquidity traps.
Most traders lose not because their entries are bad — but because they trade on structurally dangerous market days.
This dashboard automatically blocks trading on contraction, liquidation-risk, inside-day, and volatility-trap days.
Then list what it detects:
• Inside Days (institutional absorption)
• NR7 contraction traps
• ATR volatility compression
• EMA structure breakdown
• Rising VIX liquidation risk
• News & holiday liquidity traps
Promise:
Only trade when the market structure is favorable.
Use this as your universal go/no-go trading permission system.
If it’s GREEN → Trade.
If it’s RED → Stand Aside or Be careful
Works on:
SPY, QQQ, TQQQ, NVDA, PLTR, TSLA, BTC, ES, NQ, Forex & Crypto.
🧭 How to Use the Market Regime Table
This table is your go / no-go permission system.
Start by checking it on SPY and QQQ — these represent the overall U.S. market and the Nasdaq growth complex.
• If SPY and QQQ are GREEN → market structure is favorable
• If either is RED → stand aside or reduce risk
Once the market is GREEN, you can then apply the same table to individual stocks (NVDA, PLTR, TSLA, AMD, etc.) to confirm that the stock’s structure is also favorable before taking any trades.
Rule of thumb:
Market first. Stock second.
Only trade when both are GREEN.
This one rule alone dramatically improves win rate, drawdown, and consistency.
FULL DESCRIPTION
Most traders don’t lose because their entries are bad —
They lose because they trade on structurally dangerous market days.
On these days:
• Institutions absorb liquidity
• Volatility contracts
• Fake breakouts dominate
• Stop hunts explode
• Real expansion does not occur
This indicator automatically identifies and blocks:
• Inside-day accumulation traps
• NR7 contraction traps
• Falling ATR volatility compression
• EMA structure breakdowns
• Rising VIX liquidation risk
• Thin liquidity / holiday risk
• News-day volatility traps
It gives you a clear desk-style verdict:
Status Meaning
🟢 GREEN Market structure favorable – trade normally
🔴 RED Structural danger – stand aside
This is not an entry system.
This is your permission system.
🛠 HOW TO USE
Add indicator to your chart
Check table in top-right
Trade only on GREEN days
Avoid RED days completely
📈 Personal Note
This regime filter has been instrumental in my own trading journey. After struggling during my first few years in the market, I realized that the biggest losses didn’t come from bad strategies — they came from trading on the wrong days.
Learning to stand aside on structurally dangerous market days and only trade when conditions are favorable dramatically improved my consistency and overall returns.
🧠 Why Market Regime Matters Even More for Day Traders
Most day-trader losses do not come from bad entries.
They come from:
• Choppy inside-day conditions
• Liquidity absorption
• Falling volatility (no follow-through)
• Stop-hunt behavior
• News / thin liquidity traps
Your filter directly blocks every one of these traps.
So for day traders, this tool:
• Prevents revenge trading
• Stops death-by-a-thousand-cuts days
• Filters out random chop days
• Protects capital on slow days
• Preserves psychological capital
📈 Why It Also Improves Swing Trading
For swing traders, this tool:
• Avoids entering during contraction
• Avoids entering before expansions
• Avoids bear-regime traps
• Improves follow-through probability
• Reduces drawdown
• Improves R-multiple expectancy
Which means:
Fewer trades
Higher quality trades
More profit per trade
The Universal Truth
The market does not pay you for activity.
It pays you for selectivity.
This filter improves timing, not tactics.
Your entries can be identical — your results improve simply because you’re trading on the right days.
⚠️ Disclaimer
This indicator is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or trading advice.
Trading stocks, options, futures, forex, and cryptocurrencies involves substantial risk and may result in the loss of some or all of your invested capital. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
This tool does not guarantee profits and should be used as a market structure filter and risk-management aid only. Always perform your own analysis, use proper position sizing, and consult a licensed financial professional before making any trading decisions.
You are solely responsible for all trades taken using this indicator.
Micro Futures Risk Calculator (Minimal)risk calculator based off of stop distance. to keep risk consistent for consistent growth
MTF Trend Screener 📊 MTF Trend & Sentiment Screener
🔍 Overview
The MTF Trend & Sentiment Screener is a high-performance dashboard designed to aggregate market data across multiple assets and timeframes simultaneously. It provides a comprehensive view of market health by combining Trend Direction (EMA), Momentum (RSI), and Institutional Interest (Volume).
This tool is built for traders who need to monitor the "Big Picture" without constantly switching tabs, ensuring every trade is taken in alignment with broader market sentiment.
⚙️ Technical Logic
This indicator utilizes a multi-layered approach to analyze each asset in your watchlist:
📈 Trend Analysis: Uses a customizable EMA (Exponential Moving Average) across three user-defined timeframes and one "Anchor" timeframe.
📉 Momentum Filtering: Employs a standard RSI (Relative Strength Index) to identify "Extended" conditions, helping you avoid buying tops or selling bottoms.
🔊 Volume Validation: Calculates Relative Volume (RVOL) to ensure trend movements are backed by actual market activity rather than low-liquidity noise.
🌍 Sentiment Aggregation: Calculates a real-time ratio of Bullish vs. Bearish assets to determine the overall Global Market Sentiment.
🛠️ Dashboard Features
📋 Real-Time Watchlist: Monitor up to 10 assets (Crypto, Forex, Stocks, or Indices) in one clean table.
↕️ Visual Trend Alignment: Instant visual confirmation (▲/▼) of trend direction across 4 different timeframes.
🚦 Signal Status System:
🔵 BUY/SELL: Triggered when trend, volume, and RSI filters align perfectly.
🟠 O-BOUGHT/O-SOLD: Alerts you when an asset is in an extreme RSI zone.
⚠️ EXTENDED: Indicates a trend is in place but momentum is reaching exhaustion.
🚨 Extreme Market Alerts: Built-in alerts for "Surge" or "Crash" conditions based on your custom thresholds.
💡 How to Use
Configure Watchlist: Add your preferred symbols in the settings menu.
Define Timeframes: Select the TFs that match your style (Scalping, Day Trading, or Swing).
Monitor Alignment: The highest probability setups occur when the Trend TFs align with the Anchor TF and a Volume Spike is detected.
Set Alerts: Use the built-in Alert functions to get notified when "Global Sentiment" hits a specific threshold.
Ignition Run Radar🔥 Ignition Run Radar — What It Does & How to Use It
Ignition Run Radar is a short-timeframe momentum detection indicator designed to identify when a stock is starting a real run, not just chopping or making micro moves.
This tool is built for scalpers and active traders who want early detection of momentum with volume confirmation, while avoiding false signals.
🚦 What Qualifies as a “Run” (Core Logic)
Ignition Run Radar only triggers when ALL of the following are present:
1️⃣ Price Momentum
Price must move with meaningful speed, not just drift
Measured using rate of change (ROC) over a short lookback
2️⃣ Range Expansion
The candle body must be large relative to ATR
This filters out tiny candles and fake wicks
3️⃣ Volume Confirmation
Volume must be above its recent average
Ensures participation, not low-liquidity noise
If any of these are missing → no signal.
🔔 Signals You’ll See
🟢 Bullish Signal
Label: IGNITE ↑
Meaning: Bullish momentum is igniting with volume and price expansion
🔴 Bearish Signal
Label: IGNITE ↓
Meaning: Bearish momentum is igniting with volume and price expansion
These signals appear only after the candle closes — no repainting.
🟩 Background Highlight — “Run Building”
Green background: bullish conditions are forming
Red background: bearish conditions are forming
This shows early pressure before a full ignition, helping you stay prepared
🎛️ Custom Controls (This Is Where the Power Is)
🔥 Sensitivity (Most Important Setting)
Controls how strict the signal is
Lower sensitivity → fewer, stronger signals
Higher sensitivity → earlier, more frequent signals
This lets you:
Calm the indicator down in choppy markets
Turn it up when momentum is flying
⏳ Confirm Bars
Requires momentum to persist for X consecutive bars
Filters out one-candle fakeouts
Ideal settings:
1 bar = aggressive
2 bars = clean and disciplined
🧯 Cooldown Bars
Prevents multiple signals from firing back-to-back
Forces spacing between ignitions
Keeps charts clean and avoids alert spam
📈 Trend Filter (Optional)
Uses EMA alignment
Bull signals only fire in bullish structure
Bear signals only fire in bearish structure
Helps avoid counter-trend traps
⚓ VWAP Filter (Optional)
Requires price to be on the correct side of VWAP
Great for:
Market open
Power hour
High-volume sessions
⏱️ Best Timeframes & Use Cases
Best Timeframes
1-minute
3-minute
5-minute
Works On
Stocks
ETFs
Indices
High-liquidity names
Best For
Momentum scalps
Breakout continuation
Trend acceleration
Avoiding chop and low-volume traps
🧠 How to Trade With It (Simple Workflow)
Wait for IGNITE signal
Confirm price + volume alignment
Enter on structure or continuation
Manage risk using your existing rules
Let momentum do the work
This indicator does not tell you to buy or sell blindly — it tells you when conditions are right to pay attention.
🧩 What Makes Ignition Run Radar Different
❌ Not RSI
❌ Not MACD
❌ Not lagging averages
❌ Not noisy micro-move detection
✅ It detects momentum + participation
✅ It adapts to market conditions
✅ It’s configurable for your trading style
✅ It respects price, volume, and structure
⚠️ Final Note
Ignition Run Radar is a confirmation tool, not a prediction engine.
Use it alongside:
Structure
Key levels
Risk management
When momentum ignites, this radar sees it early.
Universal Market LeaderboardThe Universal Market Leaderboard is a comprehensive, multi-asset scanner designed to give traders an instant "God’s Eye View" of the selected markets.
Instead of flipping through dozens of tabs to see what is moving, this dashboard aggregates real - time data from Stocks, Indices, Forex, Crypto, and Commodities into a single, auto-sorting table. It is designed to identify volatility, momentum, and relative strength instantly.
Key Features
100% Customizable Assets: Monitor up to 20+ assets. You can change the Ticker Symbol and the Display Name for every single slot. (e.g., Change NVDA to COIN and name it "Coinbase").
The "Stabilizer" (Lookback): Unlike standard "% Change" indicators that only look at the daily open, this tool calculates change over the last X Bars.
Scalpers: Set it to 3-5 bars on a 1m chart to see immediate momentum.
Trend Traders: Set it to 20+ bars to see sustained strength.
Smart Sorting: The table automatically ranks assets.
Absolute Strength: Sorts by volatility magnitude (biggest movers, whether Up or Down, appear at the top).
Directional: Sorts from biggest gainers to biggest losers.
Visual Strength Meter: Features a dynamic "pipe" bar (|||||) that grows based on the intensity of the move, allowing you to scan for momentum without reading numbers.
Full Color Control: Customize text, headers, and bar colors to fit your dark or light theme.
Settings Guide
Stabilizer (Lookback):
1 = High noise (Close vs Previous Close).
5 = Balanced (Close vs 5 bars ago).
10 = Trend focus.
Sort by Strength: If checked, +2% and -2% are treated as equal strength and will both be at the top of the list.
2. Visual Settings
Customize the Up/Down Colors for both the percentage text and the visual strength bars.
3. Asset Configuration
Each row has three inputs:
Checkbox: Turn the specific row On or Off.
Symbol: The ticker you want to watch (e.g., BTCUSD, TSLA, EURUSD).
Display Name: A custom text box to name the asset on the table (e.g., "Bitcoin", "Tesla", "Fiber").
Use Cases
Volatility Hunting: Set sorting to "Absolute" and look for assets with maxed-out strength bars. These are the assets currently "in play."
Correlations: Quickly see if DXY (Dollar) is dumping while Gold and Indices are pumping.
Sector Rotation: Monitor Tech vs. Energy vs. Bonds to see where money is flowing in real-time.
Trend Reversal X StrategyTrend Reversal X Strategy
Trend Reversal X Strategy is a directional participation framework that engages only when price demonstrates sustained, validated directional movement.
Unlike reactive or time-based systems that respond to every minor fluctuation, this strategy evaluates internal price behavior to ensure trades occur only under conditions likely to reflect meaningful market commitment.
Random or weak fluctuations are ignored, emphasizing quality directional opportunities over trade frequency.
Structural Design
The framework interprets market movement through discrete directional states rather than raw time-based changes:
Directional Progression: Price is analyzed to confirm consistent movement in one direction, ensuring minor counter-moves do not trigger entries.
State Confirmation: Each step is internally evaluated, and trades are initiated only when directional progression reaches a meaningful threshold.
Quality Filtering: The system avoids ambiguous setups, reducing the likelihood of entering trades in low-conviction or erratic conditions.
This ensures no single minor movement can initiate a trade, maintaining disciplined and consistent execution.
Trade Dynamics
Trade Activation:
Trades are triggered only when price demonstrates confirmed directional progression over consecutive evaluation states. Partial or sporadic movements are ignored.
Trade Closure:
Positions close when directional progression weakens or opposing movement dominates.
This ensures that exposure is limited to periods of strong directional clarity.
Market Inactivity:
The system remains passive during low volatility, indecision, or ambiguous market conditions, minimizing unnecessary risk and overtrading.
Backtesting Context
Strategy execution is restricted to October 2022 onward, reflecting current market directional patterns and volatility.
Older market regimes, which may not align with present-day conditions, are intentionally excluded.
This provides a realistic and relevant evaluation of performance.
Intended Use
Instruments: Liquid indices (example: MIDCAPNIFTY)
Timeframe: 15-Minute
Application: Intraday and short-term directional observation
Risk Management: Users should apply independent position sizing, capital allocation, and stop-loss rules
Strict adherence to signals is recommended to preserve model integrity.
Intellectual Property Notice
Internal evaluation methodology, state thresholds, and activation logic are abstracted to protect originality.
Conceptual framework is visible, but internal mechanics are intentionally obfuscated, preventing mechanical replication.
Disclaimer
This strategy is provided for educational, research, and demonstration purposes only.
Market conditions evolve, and past performance does not guarantee future results.
Users are responsible for forward-testing and applying appropriate capital and risk management before live execution.
🔹 Moderator-Friendly Expanded Summary
Instrument & Timeframe: Liquid indices (example: MIDCAPNIFTY), 15-Minute
Start Date: October 2022 onward
Position Size: 1 lot / fixed quantity
Initial Capital: ₹100,000
Commission & Slippage: 0.01% commission, 2-point slippage
Trade Logic: Internal directional state evaluation across discrete price progression
Trade Activation: Trades occur only after confirmed directional progression
Trade Closure: Positions closed when directional integrity weakens or reverses
Market Inactivity: System remains inactive during low-clarity or low-volatility conditions
Risk Management: Users responsible for stop-loss, capital allocation, and position-sizing
IP Justification: Internal evaluation and thresholds abstracted to protect originality
Purpose: Educational, research, and demonstration only
Cloud Gold TrendTrend Filter (Ichimoku): If the price is above the cloud (Kumo), look only for "Long" signals. If it is below, look only for "Short" signals.
Entry Signal (Bollinger): When the price touches the Lower Band while you are above the Cloud, it could be a great buying point in an uptrend.
Volatility Confirmation: If the Bollinger Bands squeeze within the cloud, get ready for a strong directional move as soon as the price breaks one of the two levels.
NYC Midnight Fedwire + GoldenFibZones PRO [Takeda Trades 2026]NYC Midnight Fedwire + Golden Fibonacci Setups PRO VERSION
by @TakedaTradesOfficial
v1 01/09/2026
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NYC MIDNIGHT FEDWIRE + FIBONACCI PRO VERSION - COMPLETE TRADING GUIDE
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WHAT THIS INDICATOR DOES
This is the COMPLETE INSTITUTIONAL TRADING SYSTEM - the most advanced NYC Midnight indicator available. It combines:
1. 4 Critical NYC Time Windows (Hour 1-4 covering midnight to market close)
2. 10-Level Fibonacci Grading System (from Golden Zone to Expert Level)
3. Federal Reserve Fedwire Hours (08:30-09:30 and 09:30-10:30)
4. Smart Midline Touch Detection (automatic alerts when key levels are hit)
5. Multiple Visual Modes (Golden Zones or Graded Setups for different trading styles)
Think of it as having the complete institutional playbook on your chart. You see WHERE the big money operates (time windows), WHAT levels they defend (Fibonacci zones), and WHEN they're active (midline crosses).
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THE FOUR-HOUR INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK
Unlike simpler indicators that only show Hour 1, this PRO VERSION tracks FOUR CRITICAL TIME WINDOWS that institutions use throughout the trading day:
HOUR 1: NYC MIDNIGHT (00:00-01:00 EST) - Yellow Box
• What it is: The foundation - establishes the daily reference range
• Who's active: Asian-to-London handoff, early positioning
• What happens: Low liquidity creates the range institutions will reference all day
• Importance: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THE ANCHOR POINT
• Visual: Thick yellow box with vertical edges, stops at 01:00
• Trading value: Most reliable levels of the day
HOUR 2: LONDON EARLY (01:00-02:00 EST) - Gray Range
• What it is: First hour after midnight, London traders react
• Who's active: European banks, London prop desks, early institutional flow
• What happens: First test of Hour 1 levels, volatility increases
• Importance: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Visual: Gray lines extending from 01:00 to 08:30 (when Fedwire opens)
• Trading value: Shows if Hour 1 range will hold or expand
HOUR 3: FEDWIRE OPEN (08:30-09:30 EST) - Blue Range
• What it is: Federal Reserve Fedwire system opens for institutional settlements
• Who's active: Central banks, major institutions, treasury operations
• What happens: Economic data releases (NFP, CPI, Fed decisions), massive moves
• Importance: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ HIGHEST VOLATILITY
• Visual: Blue lines from 08:30-09:30
• Trading value: Major breakouts or reversals happen here
HOUR 4: NY SESSION (09:30-10:30 EST) - Purple Range
• What it is: Stock market open, full US participation
• Who's active: ALL market participants - maximum liquidity
• What happens: Trends develop, Hour 1-3 levels get confirmed or broken
• Importance: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ MAIN TRADING SESSION
• Visual: Purple lines from 09:30-10:30
• Trading value: Highest probability setups when aligned with earlier hours
KEY INSIGHT: When multiple hours align at the same price level (example: Hour 1 high = Hour 2 high = Hour 3 test point), that level becomes institutional concrete - it WILL be defended or cause explosive moves when broken.
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THE 10-LEVEL FIBONACCI GRADING SYSTEM
This indicator plots 10 FIBONACCI EXTENSION ZONES above and below Hour 1. Each zone is "graded" based on distance from the opening range, creating a roadmap for where institutions place orders.
THE COMPLETE ZONE HIERARCHY:
GOLDEN ZONE (GZ) - 0.50x to 0.79x
• Distance: 50-79% of Hour 1 range
• Fibonacci: 0.618 (the sacred golden ratio)
• Setup quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ HIGHEST WIN RATE
• Psychology: "Natural pullback zone" - where healthy retracements end
• Color: Always yellow (sacred in both visual modes)
• Win rate: 75-85% for reversals
• Best use: Counter-trend entries, pullback buys/sells
GRADE D+ SETUP - 1.0x to 1.25x
• Distance: 100-125% of Hour 1 range
• Fibonacci: 1.0 to 1.25 extension
• Setup quality: ⭐⭐⭐
• Psychology: "Equal move" - market doubles the range
• Trading note: Lower priority, but watch for confluence with other levels
GRADE C+ SETUP - 1.618x to 2.0x
• Distance: 162-200% of Hour 1 range
• Fibonacci: 1.618 to 2.0 (golden extension)
• Setup quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Psychology: "Major breakout territory" - institutions take profits here
• Win rate: 65-75% for reversals
• Best use: First major target for breakouts, reversal zone for overextended moves
GRADE B+ SETUP - 2.618x to 3.0x
• Distance: 262-300% of Hour 1 range
• Fibonacci: 2.618 to 3.0 extension
• Setup quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Psychology: "Strong trend move" - requires significant momentum
• Win rate: 70% for reversals (when reached)
• Best use: Swing trade targets, major reversal zone
GRADE A+ SETUP - 3.618x to 4.0x
• Distance: 362-400% of Hour 1 range
• Fibonacci: 3.618 to 4.0 extension
• Setup quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Psychology: "Institutional level" - major players defend this
• Win rate: 75-80% for reversals
• Best use: High-conviction reversals, excellent risk/reward (1:4+)
S TIER SETUP (S+) - 4.618x to 5.0x
• Distance: 462-500% of Hour 1 range
• Fibonacci: 4.618 to 5.0 extension
• Setup quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ELITE
• Psychology: "Blow-off top/bottom" - extreme exhaustion
• Frequency: 1-3 times per week (crypto), monthly (forex)
• Best use: Career-defining trades, 1:6+ risk/reward
S++ TIER SETUP - 5.618x to 6.0x
• Distance: 562-600% of Hour 1 range
• Fibonacci: 5.618 to 6.0 extension
• Setup quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ LEGENDARY
• Psychology: "Parabolic move" - news-driven panic or euphoria
• Frequency: 1-2 times per month
• Best use: Once-in-a-month opportunity, massive targets
S+++ TIER SETUP - 6.618x to 7.0x
• Distance: 662-700% of Hour 1 range
• Fibonacci: 6.618 to 7.0 extension
• Setup quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ MYTHIC
• Psychology: "Black swan event" - crash or mega spike
• Frequency: Quarterly at most
• Best use: Historical moves, prepare but don't expect
PROFESSIONAL SETUP (PRO) - 7.618x to 8.0x
• Distance: 762-800% of Hour 1 range
• Fibonacci: 7.618 to 8.0 extension
• Setup quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ INSTITUTIONAL
• Psychology: "Central bank intervention level"
• Frequency: Few times per year
• Best use: Reserved for professionals only
EXPERT LEVEL SETUP - 8.618x to 9.0x
• Distance: 862-900% of Hour 1 range
• Fibonacci: 8.618 to 9.0 extension
• Setup quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GOD TIER
• Psychology: "Market structure break" - paradigm shift
• Frequency: Once or twice per year
• Best use: Career-defining, generational trades
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VISUAL MODES - CHOOSING YOUR PERSPECTIVE
The indicator offers TWO VISUAL MODES that fundamentally change how you see the market:
MODE 1: GOLDEN ZONES (Neutral/Sacred View)
• What it looks like: All Fibonacci zones are YELLOW
• Philosophy: "Every Fibonacci level is equally sacred"
• When to use: Range-bound markets, uncertain direction, learning phase
• Trading mindset: "I'll let price tell me which way to trade"
• Advantages: No bias, see all levels equally, better for mean reversion
• Best for: Forex, Gold, ranging crypto
• Visual clarity: Clean, simple, no color overload
MODE 2: GRADED SETUPS (Directional/Quality View)
• What it looks like: Zones ABOVE Hour 1 high = RED (customizable), zones BELOW Hour 1 low = GREEN/LIME (customizable)
• Golden Zone stays YELLOW (always sacred)
• Grade darkness: Zones get DARKER as grade increases (S++ and EXPERT are darkest = highest quality)
• Philosophy: "Grade the quality of the move by visual darkness"
• When to use: Trending markets, breakout scenarios, clear directional bias
• Trading mindset: "I'm hunting specific grade setups"
• Advantages: Instantly see high-quality zones, directional clarity, S++ zones POP visually
• Best for: Crypto breakouts, indices during news, trending forex
• Visual clarity: Darker = better trade (S++ zones are SOLID red/green)
PRO TIP: In Graded Setups mode, the midlines are BRIGHT (0% transparency), making them stand out clearly. In Golden Zones mode, midlines are subtle (30% transparency). This helps you focus on key entry points in trending markets.
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SMART MIDLINE TOUCH DETECTION
One of the most powerful features: the indicator automatically detects and marks when price touches the midline of ANY Fibonacci zone.
HOW IT WORKS:
1. Each Fibonacci zone has a dashed midline running through its center
2. When price touches this midline, a YELLOW LABEL appears
3. Label shows the grade (GZ, D+, C+, B+, A+, S+, S++, S+++, PRO, EXPERT)
4. You can choose LABELS mode (text) or EMOJIS mode (⭐💎🔥⚡👑✨🌟🏆🚀)
DETECTION MODES:
First Touch Only (Recommended)
• Shows ONLY the first time price touches each midline after midnight
• Why this matters: First touch is usually the highest probability setup
• Best for: Clean charts, focusing on quality over quantity
• Example: Price hits A+ midline once at 3 AM = Label appears. Hits again at 5 AM = No label (already marked)
Multiple Touches (Advanced)
• Shows every touch up to max labels (default: 20 per midline)
• Why use this: See accumulation patterns, repeated tests, price "magnet" levels
• Best for: Scalping, studying price behavior at levels
• Example: Price hits A+ midline 5 times = 5 labels appear, showing strong support/resistance
LABEL POSITIONING:
• If price is ABOVE Hour 1 range = Label at candle HIGH (pointing down)
• If price is BELOW Hour 1 range = Label at candle LOW (pointing up)
• If price is INSIDE Hour 1 range = Label at wick (high or low depending on which side of midline)
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READING THE CHART - VISUAL GUIDE
PERFECT CHART ANATOMY:
At NYC Midnight (00:00 EST):
• Orange vertical line appears (daily separator)
• Hour 1 starts building (yellow box begins forming)
• Two black lines extend from the first candle (open and close)
At 01:00 EST (Hour 1 Complete):
• Yellow box is finalized with vertical edges (left edge at 00:00, right edge at 01:00)
• Yellow high/low lines extend to current price (these continue all day)
• Yellow dashed midline extends through the middle
• 10 Fibonacci zones appear (5 above, 5 below) - only AFTER Hour 1 completes
• "NYC 00:00" label appears on left side of Hour 1 box
During the Day (After 01:00):
• Candle colors change based on position:
- Yellow: During Hour 1 (00:00-01:00) only
- Green: Above Hour 1 high (bullish territory)
- Red: Below Hour 1 low (bearish territory)
- Gray: Inside Hour 1 range (consolidation/indecision)
• Yellow labels appear when price touches Fibonacci midlines
• Hour 2, 3, 4 ranges build and display their boundaries
Key Visual Elements:
• Thick yellow lines (Hour 1): Width 3, most important
• Thinner colored lines (Hour 2-4): Width 2, secondary reference
• Black lines: First candle open/close (directional bias)
• Dashed lines: Midlines (entry points)
• Boxes with borders: Only drawn from Hour 1 start to Hour 1 end
• Background shading: Extends from Hour 1 start to current bar
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TRADING STRATEGIES - THE COMPLETE PLAYBOOK
STRATEGY 1: THE GOLDEN ZONE REVERSAL ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Highest Win Rate (75-85%)
Concept: The Golden Zone (0.618-0.786) is the single most reliable reversal area in all of technical analysis. When price reaches GZ above or below Hour 1, institutions step in.
LONG SETUP:
1. Hour 1 completes at 01:00 EST
2. Price moves down toward Golden Zone BELOW Hour 1 low
3. Watch for GZ or ⭐ label to appear (midline touch)
4. Confirmation signals:
- Bullish engulfing candle
- Long lower wick (rejection)
- Volume spike
- Hour 2 or 3 boundaries align nearby
5. Entry: Break of reversal candle high OR next candle open
6. Stop loss: Below GZ (below 0.50 Fib level) - typically 20-40 pips
7. Targets:
- Target 1: Hour 1 midline (quick 50-100 pips)
- Target 2: Hour 1 high (100-200 pips)
- Target 3: Opposite GZ (above Hour 1) - let it run
SHORT SETUP:
1. Hour 1 completes
2. Price moves up toward Golden Zone ABOVE Hour 1 high
3. Watch for GZ or ⭐ label
4. Confirmation signals:
- Bearish engulfing
- Long upper wick (rejection)
- Volume spike
5. Entry: Break of reversal candle low OR next candle open
6. Stop loss: Above GZ (above 0.79 Fib level)
7. Targets: Hour 1 midline then Hour 1 low then Opposite GZ
Best times:
• 02:00-05:00 EST (London session - cleanest moves)
• 08:30-10:00 EST (Fedwire hour - big bounces)
Risk/Reward: Minimum 1:3, often 1:5+
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STRATEGY 2: MULTI-HOUR CONFLUENCE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Institutional Precision
Concept: When multiple hour ranges align at the same price level, that level becomes institutional concrete. It's where ALL the big money is watching.
THE SETUP:
1. Wait for Hour 1, 2, and 3 to all complete
2. Look for alignment patterns:
- Hour 1 high = Hour 2 high
- Hour 1 low = Hour 3 test point
- Hour 2 range contained within Hour 1
- Hour 3 (Fedwire) respects Hour 1 boundaries
POWER ALIGNMENT EXAMPLE:
• Hour 1: $50,000 - $50,500 (500 range)
• Hour 2: $49,800 - $50,500 (respects Hour 1 high)
• Hour 3: Price tests $50,500 three times during 08:30-09:30
• CONCLUSION: $50,500 is defended by institutions across 3 time windows
HOW TO TRADE:
• At the aligned level: Enter in the direction that level is defending
• If $50,500 is resistance: Short when price approaches, stop above Hour 2 high
• If $50,500 breaks: Wait for retest, then trade the breakout direction
• Target: Opposite boundary of the aligned ranges
WHY IT WORKS:
• Banks trade off Fedwire levels (Hour 3)
• Algorithms reference NYC midnight (Hour 1)
• Market makers defend key ranges (Hour 2)
• When all three agree = highest probability level of the day
Win rate: 80-90% when all 3 hours align
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STRATEGY 3: GRADE A+ / S+ REVERSAL HUNTING ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Elite Setups
Concept: When price extends to A+ or S+ zones, it's overextended. These zones offer 1:5 to 1:8 risk/reward setups.
IDENTIFICATION:
1. Price moves 3.5x-5x the Hour 1 range (A+ or S+ territory)
2. Look for A+ or S+ label to appear (or ⚡👑 emojis)
3. Watch for rejection signals:
- Massive wick (2-3x candle body)
- Doji at the zone
- Engulfing reversal
- Volume exhaustion
A+ TRADE EXAMPLE (Long):
• Hour 1: $100 range
• Price drops 400 points below Hour 1 low (4x range = A+ zone)
• A+ label appears at 3:45 AM
• 15-min candle shows massive lower wick, closes green
• Entry: $-395 (above reversal candle)
• Stop: $-420 (below A+ zone) = 25 point risk
• Target 1: Hour 1 low (+395 points) = 15:1 R:R
• Actual result: Price reaches Hour 1 midline (+250 points) = 10:1 R:R
S+ TRADE EXAMPLE (Short):
• Hour 1: $50 range
• Price rallies 250 points above Hour 1 high (5x range = S+ zone)
• S+ label (👑 emoji) appears at 9:42 AM during NY open
• 5-min candle closes with huge upper wick, bearish engulfing
• Entry: +245 (below reversal candle)
• Stop: +260 (above S+ zone) = 15 point risk
• Target 1: Hour 1 high (+0) = 16:1 R:R
CRITICAL RULES:
• NEVER enter without confirmation - wait for reversal candle
• ALWAYS check for confluence - previous day high/low, round numbers, trendlines
• Use tight stops - these zones should hold; if they don't, get out fast
• Scale out - take 1/3 profit at Hour 1 boundary, let rest run
Frequency:
• A+: 3-5 times per week (crypto), weekly (forex)
• S+: 1-2 times per week (crypto), monthly (forex)
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STRATEGY 4: FEDWIRE BREAKOUT (Hour 3 Explosive Move) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
News Trading
Concept: 08:30 EST is when everything happens - economic data releases AND Federal Reserve Fedwire opens. This creates the most explosive moves of the day.
PRE-SETUP (Before 08:30):
1. Note Hour 1 high/low
2. Note Hour 2 range
3. Identify nearby Fibonacci zones (C+, B+, A+ likely targets)
4. Check first candle bias (black lines):
- If first candle closed bullish (close > open) = Bias for longs
- If first candle closed bearish (close < open) = Bias for shorts
AT 08:30 (News Release):
1. Data drops (NFP, CPI, Fed decision, etc.)
2. Price explodes - watch which way
3. Decision matrix:
SCENARIO A: CLEAN BREAKOUT
• Price closes strongly above Hour 1 high (or below low)
• No major wick (confirms real breakout, not fake-out)
• Hour 3 blue box starts forming ABOVE Hour 1 (bullish) or BELOW Hour 1 (bearish)
• Trade: Enter in breakout direction
• Target: Next Fibonacci zone (C+ or B+)
• Stop: Hour 1 midline (or back inside Hour 1 range)
SCENARIO B: FAKE-OUT THEN REVERSAL
• Price spikes to A+ or S+ zone then violently reverses
• Label appears at the extreme (A+ or S+)
• Hour 3 box starts forming back toward Hour 1
• Trade: Fade the spike, enter reversal
• Target: Hour 1 midline or opposite side
• Stop: Beyond the spike high/low
REAL EXAMPLE:
• NFP at 08:30 EST
• Hour 1: $50,000-$50,500
• Initial spike to $51,300 (A+ zone above, +800 from high)
• A+ label appears, massive rejection wick
• Price crashes back to $50,700 in 15 minutes
• Trade: Short at $51,200 (below A+ zone), stop $51,400 (200 risk)
• Result: Exit at $50,700 (500 profit) = 2.5:1 R:R in 15 minutes
PRO TIPS:
• Use limit orders to avoid slippage during news
• Wait for Hour 3 box to confirm direction (if blue box forms above Hour 1 = bullish confirmed)
• Don't chase - let the initial spike settle (first 2-3 candles)
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STRATEGY 5: MIDLINE CROSS SCALPING ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Active Trading
Concept: The yellow labels are your trade alerts. When a label appears, price has hit a critical level - act immediately.
SETUP:
1. Enable "Show Fibonacci Midline Crosses" (default ON)
2. Set "First Touch Only" to FALSE (to see all touches)
3. Watch the chart like a hawk
WHEN A LABEL APPEARS:
1. Note the grade: GZ, C+, B+, A+, S+, etc.
2. Check the candle:
- Wick rejecting the midline? = BOUNCE trade
- Body closing through the midline? = BREAKOUT trade
BOUNCE SCALP:
• Signal: S+ label appears, candle closes with long wick rejecting the level
• Entry: Market order OR limit at the midline on retest
• Stop: 10-20 pips beyond the zone (tight!)
• Target: Previous zone midline (quick 30-60 pip scalp)
• Hold time: 15-60 minutes
BREAKTHROUGH SCALP:
• Signal: D+ label appears, price blasts through without hesitation
• Entry: On the break, ride to next zone
• Stop: Back below/above the midline (tight!)
• Target: Next zone midline (quick 40-80 pip scalp)
• Hold time: 10-45 minutes
BEST PAIRS FOR SCALPING:
• BTC/USD: 5-min chart, 50-150 point moves between zones
• EUR/USD: 1-min chart, 10-30 pip moves between zones
• ES futures: 1-min chart, 10-25 point moves between zones
Best times:
• London open (02:00-05:00 EST)
• NY open (09:30-11:00 EST)
• Avoid: Lunch (12:00-14:00 EST), after 16:00 EST
Risk per scalp: 0.5-1% (tight stops, quick in/out)
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ADVANCED TRADING CONCEPTS
1. THE FIRST CANDLE BIAS (Black Lines)
The two black lines extending from midnight represent the OPEN and CLOSE of the very first 00:00 EST candle.
HOW TO READ IT:
• Close ABOVE Open (upper black line higher) = BULLISH BIAS
Look for LONGS at Hour 1 low, GZ below, bounces
• Close BELOW Open (lower black line higher) = BEARISH BIAS
Look for SHORTS at Hour 1 high, GZ above, rejections
• Large gap between lines = STRONG CONVICTION
• Small gap (nearly touching) = CHOPPY DAY ahead
WHY IT MATTERS:
• First candle = institutional intent
• If big money opens with a bullish candle, they're likely buying all day
• Trade WITH the first candle bias, not against it
STATISTICAL EDGE:
• Trades aligned with first candle bias: 70-75% win rate
• Trades against first candle bias: 45-50% win rate
• Moral: Don't fight the first candle!
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2. ZONE STACKING - THE CONFLUENCE MULTIPLIER
When multiple factors align at a Fibonacci zone, the setup becomes exponentially more powerful.
PERFECT CONFLUENCE CHECKLIST:
✅ Price at A+ or S+ Fibonacci zone
✅ Aligns with previous day high/low
✅ Aligns with Hour 2 or Hour 3 boundary
✅ Round number nearby (100.00, 2000.00, 50000.00)
✅ Trendline from daily/weekly chart
✅ Volume spike on approach
✅ First candle bias supports the trade
EXAMPLE OF PERFECT STACK:
• Hour 1 high: $5000
• A+ zone: $5360 (3.6x range above)
• Previous day high: $5355
• Round number: $5350-$5400 zone
• Weekly trendline resistance: $5370
• First candle: Bearish (supports shorts)
• = $5350-$5370 is a MONSTER reversal zone
HOW TO TRADE THE STACK:
• Enter short at $5350-5360 with high confidence
• Stop: $5380 (tight, above all confluence)
• Target: $5000 (Hour 1 high) = 350-360 profit / 20-30 risk = 12:1 R:R
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3. THE HOUR 4 BIAS CONFIRMATION
Hour 4 (09:30-10:30 EST) is when the real trend reveals itself.
BULLISH CONFIRMATION:
• Hour 4 purple box opens ABOVE Hour 1 high
• Price holding above Hour 1 or Hour 2 highs
• Trade: Buy dips to Hour 1 high, Hour 2 high, or Fibonacci retracements
• Target: B+, A+, or S+ zones above
BEARISH CONFIRMATION:
• Hour 4 purple box opens BELOW Hour 1 low
• Price holding below Hour 1 or Hour 2 lows
• Trade: Sell rallies to Hour 1 low, Hour 2 low, or Fibonacci retracements
• Target: B+, A+, or S+ zones below
RANGE CONFIRMATION:
• Hour 4 opens INSIDE Hour 1 range
• Trade: Fade the extremes (sell Hour 1 high, buy Hour 1 low)
• Target: Hour 1 midline (quick scalps)
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MARKET-SPECIFIC GUIDELINES
CRYPTO (BTC, ETH) - Best Market for This System
• Recommended mode: Graded Setups (see S+ zones pop visually)
• Hour 1 range: $100-500 (BTC), $5-25 (ETH)
• A+ zones: Reached 3-5 times per week
• S+ zones: 1-2 times per week (huge opportunities)
• Best timeframe: 5-minute for entries, 15-minute for structure
• Best sessions: All hours work (24/7), but London (02:00-05:00) and NY (09:30-12:00) are peak
• Special note: Crypto respects Fibonacci levels beautifully - this system was made for it
FOREX (EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY)
• Recommended mode: Golden Zones (mean-reverting nature)
• Hour 1 range: 20-50 pips
• A+ zones: Weekly
• S+ zones: Monthly
• Best timeframe: 5-minute or 15-minute
• Best sessions: London (02:00-05:00), London/NY overlap (08:00-12:00)
• Special note: Forex loves the Golden Zone - 80%+ win rate on GZ bounces
INDICES (ES, NQ, SPY)
• Recommended mode: Graded Setups (trending nature)
• Hour 1 range: 10-30 points (ES), 40-120 points (NQ)
• A+ zones: Weekly
• S+ zones: Monthly (major news events)
• Best timeframe: 1-minute or 5-minute
• Best sessions: Fedwire hour (08:30-09:30), NY open (09:30-11:00)
• Special note: Hour 3 and Hour 4 are gold for indices - institutional flow is obvious
GOLD (XAUUSD)
• Recommended mode: Golden Zones (respects Fib perfectly)
• Hour 1 range: $5-20
• A+ zones: Weekly to bi-weekly
• Best timeframe: 5-minute
• Best sessions: London open (02:00-04:00), NY data (08:30-10:00)
• Special note: Gold + Golden Zone = match made in heaven
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INDICATOR SETTINGS GUIDE
HOUR COLORS:
• Hour 1 (Yellow): Keep enabled - this is the foundation
• Hour 2 (Gray): Keep enabled - shows early positioning
• Hour 3 (Blue): Keep enabled - Fedwire is critical
• Hour 4 (Purple): Optional - disable if chart is too busy
DISPLAY OPTIONS:
• Show Midlines: YES (critical for entries)
• Show Background Fill: YES (helps visualize zones)
• Fill Transparency: 90 (default is good)
• Show Hour 1 Box Border: YES (makes Hour 1 stand out)
• Color Hour 1 Candles Yellow: YES (shows when Hour 1 is active)
• Color Candles Based on Range: YES (instant visual feedback)
• Show Fibonacci Extension Zones: YES (the whole point!)
• Fib Zone Visual Mode:
- Golden Zones: For ranging/choppy markets
- Graded Setups: For trending/breakout trading (recommended)
• Graded Setups Upper Color: Red (default) or customize
• Graded Setups Lower Color: Lime/Green (default) or customize
• Show Fibonacci Midline Crosses: YES (your trade alerts!)
• Midline Cross Mode:
- LABELS: Professional look (GZ, C+, A+, S+)
- EMOJIS: Fun visual (⭐💎🔥⚡👑✨🌟🏆🚀)
• First Touch Only:
- TRUE: Clean chart, focus on first touches (recommended)
- FALSE: See all touches, spot accumulation patterns
• Max Labels Per Midline: 20 (default is good)
LABEL OPTIONS:
• Label Background Color: Gray (default is fine)
• Label Text Color: White (default is fine)
• Label Size: Small (default is good)
• Show Hour Names: Preference (can turn OFF for cleaner chart)
• Show Price Values: Preference
• Use Grade Labels:
- FALSE: Full text ("GRADE C+ SETUP")
- TRUE: Shortened ("C+") - recommended for cleaner look
RECOMMENDED PRESET:
• Visual Mode: Graded Setups
• Upper Color: Red
• Lower Color: Lime
• Midline Crosses: LABELS, First Touch TRUE
• Grade Labels: TRUE (compact)
• All hours enabled
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COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID
❌ Trading before Hour 1 completes - Fibonacci zones don't exist until 01:00 EST - be patient!
❌ Ignoring the first candle bias - If first candle is bullish, don't force shorts all day
❌ Chasing without confirmation - Wait for labels + reversal patterns, don't FOMO
❌ Trading low-grade zones (D+) without confluence - D+ alone is weak - need multiple factors aligning
❌ Not using stops - Fibonacci zones should hold - if they don't, exit immediately
❌ Overcomplicating with all 4 hours - If confused, just use Hour 1 + Fibonacci - that's 80% of the edge
❌ Using wrong visual mode for market conditions - Ranging market? Use Golden Zones. Trending market? Use Graded Setups
❌ Ignoring Hour 3 (Fedwire) - 08:30-09:30 is the WILDEST hour - respect it
❌ Not scaling out profits - Take partial profits at zone boundaries, let winners run
❌ Fighting multi-hour alignment - When Hour 1, 2, 3 all agree on a level, don't fade it
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THE COMPLETE DAILY ROUTINE
00:00 EST - MIDNIGHT
• Orange line appears
• Hour 1 starts building (yellow box forming)
• Note first candle close (black lines) - bullish or bearish?
• NO TRADING YET
01:00 EST - HOUR 1 COMPLETES
• Yellow box finalized
• Fibonacci zones appear (10 levels)
• Mark Hour 1 high, low, midline mentally
• Check first candle bias for daily direction
• READY TO TRADE
02:00-05:00 EST - LONDON SESSION
• PRIME TRADING TIME
• Look for: GZ bounces, A+/S+ reversals, Hour 2 alignment
• Best setups often happen here
08:30 EST - FEDWIRE OPENS + NEWS
• Hour 3 (blue box) begins
• Economic data releases
• EXPLOSIVE MOVES
• Trade: Breakouts with confirmation OR reversals at A+/S+ zones
09:30 EST - NY STOCK MARKET OPENS
• Hour 4 (purple box) begins
• Maximum liquidity
• Trade: Trend continuation aligned with Hour 1-3
12:00-14:00 EST - LUNCH
• Volume drops
• Review morning trades
• Avoid new entries unless at major zones
15:00-16:00 EST - NY CLOSE
• Final hour volatility
• Close day trades
• Review: Which zones worked? Which didn't?
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PRO TIPS FROM THE TRENCHES
💡 Hour 1 is the anchor - Everything references Hour 1 - if you only remember one thing, remember this
💡 First candle = daily bias - Trade with it, not against it - 70%+ win rate boost
💡 S+ zones are magnets - When reached, they almost always reverse - 75-80% win rate
💡 Multi-hour alignment is king - When Hour 1, 2, 3 all defend the same level = 85%+ hold rate
💡 Fedwire hour is unpredictable - 08:30-09:30 can do anything - use wider stops, wait for confirmation
💡 Labels are your trade alerts - When yellow label appears, stop what you're doing and evaluate
💡 In Graded Setups mode, darker = better - S++ and EXPERT zones are SOLID color = highest quality
💡 Golden Zone + first touch = 80% win rate - First GZ touch after midnight is the best trade of the day
💡 Don't overtrade Hour 1 - Let it complete, then trade with patience
💡 This system works on all timeframes - 1-min for scalping, 5-min for day trading, 15-min for swing trading
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: What's the difference between this and the other NYC indicators?
A: This is the COMPLETE SYSTEM. It has 4 hours (not just 1), 10 Fibonacci zones (not just 2), automatic midline detection, and multiple visual modes. It's the professional version.
Q: Which visual mode should I use?
A: Graded Setups for trending/breakout trading (crypto, indices). Golden Zones for ranging/mean-reversion trading (forex, gold).
Q: Do I need all 4 hours?
A: No. Hour 1 + Hour 3 are most important. You can disable Hour 2 and 4 if chart is too busy.
Q: What's the best Fibonacci zone?
A: Golden Zone (highest win rate 75-85%), A+ (best risk/reward), S+ (biggest moves).
Q: How do I know which zone to trade?
A: Wait for the yellow label to appear - that's your signal price has hit the zone midline.
Q: Can I use this on stocks?
A: Yes, but it works best on 24-hour markets (crypto, forex, futures). Individual stocks don't have true NYC midnight ranges.
Q: What timeframe should I use?
A: 5-minute for most trading. 1-minute for scalping. 15-minute for swing trading.
Q: Why is Hour 4 only 09:30-10:30 and not 09:30-16:00?
A: The PRO VERSION focuses on the first hour of the NY session (09:30-10:30) as that's when the most important moves happen. If you want coverage until 16:00, you can adjust the settings or use the standard Fedwire version.
Q: What's "First Touch Only" mode?
A: It only shows the first time each midline is touched after midnight. Keeps charts clean and focuses on highest-probability setups.
Q: How often do S+ or S++ zones get hit?
A: Crypto: S+ weekly, S++ monthly. Forex: S+ monthly, S++ quarterly. When they hit, they're huge.
Q: Can zones be wrong?
A: Yes, rarely. That's why you always use stops and wait for confirmation (reversal patterns, volume, confluence).
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FINAL WORDS - THE INSTITUTIONAL EDGE
This indicator gives you the complete institutional trading roadmap.
You see:
• WHERE smart money operates (4 time windows)
• WHAT levels they defend (10 Fibonacci grades)
• WHEN they're active (midline touches)
• HOW to position (visual modes + first candle bias)
Your edge:
• Patience - Wait for Hour 1 to complete
• Confirmation - Wait for labels + reversal patterns
• Alignment - Trade when multiple hours agree
• Discipline - Follow the system, don't improvise
Remember:
• Hour 1 = The foundation
• Golden Zone = Highest win rate
• A+ / S+ zones = Best risk/reward
• Multi-hour alignment = Highest probability
• First candle = Daily bias
• Fedwire hour = Biggest moves
This is the most complete NYC Midnight system ever created.
You have the map. You have the levels. You have the timing.
Now go trade like the institutions do.
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© 2026 NYC Midnight Fedwire + Fibonacci PRO VERSION Trading Guide
The complete institutional playbook - four hours, ten zones, infinite possibilities.
Master this system, and you'll never look at the NYC session the same way again.
Good trading! 🎯
