RTH Volume Candle DeltaOverview
This indicator is designed specifically for RTH (Regular Trading Hours) intraday traders who scalp the E-mini S&P 500 (ES), Nasdaq (NQ), and other high-liquidity futures. It solves a major flaw in time-based charts: the inability to see the "Speed of the Tape." By using a unique Transparency Heatmap, it simulates MotiveWave-style Constant Volume Bars while keeping your candles fixed to the time-based X-axis to maintain alignment with indicators like VWAP and EMAs.
The Power of RTH (Regular Trading Hours)
This script is optimized for the high-liquidity environment of the US Regular Session.
During RTH: The volume distribution is statistically significant, allowing the script to accurately identify institutional "sweeps."
During ETH (Overnight): Volume is often too thin for reliable delta analysis. I have included a "Hide Overnight" toggle to keep your chart clean and focused on the liquidity that matters.
Core Logic 1: Volume Partitioning (The Heatmap)
The script partitions volume into two visual states based on your target (Default: 1000V):
Normal Volume (< Target): These candles are dimmed (High Transparency). They represent background noise where the volume target has not yet been reached within that time slice.
Burst Volume (> Target): These candles become solid (Opaque). If a single 15s bar exceeds 1000V, it highlights a Velocity Peak—this is where institutional "Big Money" is actively consuming liquidity.
Core Logic 2: Effort-Based Delta (1s Precision)This is the "engine" of the script. Rather than using simple Close-Open delta, it fetches 1-second sub-bar data (the highest precision available without tick data) and applies an Effort vs. Result formula:$ SET:DELTA = Volume \times \frac{(Close - Low) - (High - Close)}{High - Low}$$Buyer Effort: $(Close - Low)$ — How effectively buyers lifted price from the floor before the close.Seller Effort: $(High - Close)$ — How effectively sellers pushed price down from the ceiling.Adaptive Light-Up: The candle "Lights Up" (White/Yellow) only when the Delta is 1.5x greater than the MA 20 of recent deltas. This filters out standard two-way trade and highlights aggressive initiative.
How to Trade with this Indicator
Spotting Absorption: If you see a Solid (Burst) candle with a small body and "Normal" color, a limit order "Wall" is likely absorbing the market orders.
Confirming the Drive: A Solid White/Yellow candle at a key level (VWAP, PDH, or Opening Range) is a high-probability signal that aggressive money is driving the breakout.
Multiplier Labels: The labels provide an "x Multiplier" (e.g., x4.2), telling you exactly how many 1000V rotations occurred within that single time-bar.
Final Recommendations for Users
ES (S&P 500): 1000V is the standard. On a 1m chart, set it to 4000V.
NQ (Nasdaq): 400V - 500V is recommended due to thinner liquidity.
Setup: For the best experience, hide the default TradingView candle bodies in your chart settings.
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Strategy H4-H1-M15 Triple Screen + Table + Statst.me
Master of Multi-Timeframe Trading: "Triple Screen" Strategy
"▲▼ & BUY/SELL M15 Tags" — H1 Ready signals warn the trader in advance that a reversal is brewing on the medium timeframe.
Settings:
Stochastic Settings: Oscillator length and smoothing adjustment.
Overbought/Oversold: Overbought/oversold level settings (default 80/20).
SL Offset: Buffer in ticks/pips for setting stop-loss beyond extremes.
Usage Instructions:
Long: Background painted light green (H4 Trend UP + H1 Stoch Low), wait for green "BUY M15" tag.
Short: Background painted light red (H4 Trend DOWN + H1 Stoch High), wait for red "SELL M15" tag.
Entry → SL → TP = PROFIT
Short Description (for preview):
Comprehensive "Triple Screen" strategy based on MACD (H4) and Stochastic (H1, M15). Features trend monitoring panel and precise entry signals with automatic Stop Loss calculation.
Technical Notes (for developers):
Hardcoded Timeframes: "240" (H4) and "60" (H1) are hardcoded. For universal use on other timeframe combinations (D1-H4-H1), make these input.timeframe variables.
Repainting: request.security may cause repainting on historical bars (current bar is honest). Standard practice for multi-timeframe TradingView indicators.
Alerts: Built-in alert support for one-click trading convenience.
[HFT] Leaky Bucket: FPGA-Based Order Flow SimulationDescription:
This indicator is a functional simulation of a hardware-based "Leaky Bucket" algorithm, typically used in FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) chips for High-Frequency Trading (HFT) and network traffic shaping.
Unlike standard volume indicators (like OBV or CMF) that rely on floating-point Moving Averages (EMA/SMA), this script uses Bitwise Integer Math to simulate hardware registers. This approach removes the lag associated with smoothing and provides a raw, "tick-by-tick" representation of Order Flow exhaustion.
█ Underlying Concepts (How it works)
Integer Math & Bitwise Logic: The script eschews standard float calculations for int registers. Instead of division, it uses Bitwise Right Shift (>>) to simulate the "leak" rate. This mimics how hardware processes data streams with near-zero latency.
The Leaky Bucket Model:
Flow (Input): Volume * Price Delta flows into a "Bucket" (Accumulator Register).
Leak (Output): The bucket leaks at a constant rate determined by the Decay Shift.
Saturation: If the Flow > Leak, the bucket fills. We simulate a 32-bit integer saturation limit (sat_limit). When the bucket hits this limit, it represents "Panic Buying/Selling" — the market capability to absorb orders is saturated.
█ Uniqueness & Originality This is custom-built code, not a mashup of existing indicators. It translates hardware logic (Verilog/VHDL concepts) into Pine Script:
It introduces a "Saturation Warning" mechanism that detects when volume pressure exceeds mathematical limits.
It implements a "Gray Line" Strategy, focusing on volatility decay rather than momentum initiation.
█ How to Use: The "Gray Line" Strategy
This tool is designed for Mean Reversion and Exhaustion Trading, specifically on M1 to M5 timeframes.
Do NOT trade the breakout: When you see massive Green (Long) or Purple (Short) bars, this indicates "Extreme Momentum". Do not enter yet. Wait.
Wait for the "Gray Line": The signal is generated when the Extreme Momentum stops and the bar turns Gray (Neutral).
Signal L (Long): Generated when a sequence of Extreme Short bars (Purple) ends, and the histogram returns to Gray/Maroon. This confirms sellers are exhausted.
Signal S (Short): Generated when a sequence of Extreme Long bars (Green) ends, and the histogram returns to Gray/Teal. This confirms buyers are exhausted.
█ Disclaimer This script is intended for educational purposes regarding HFT algorithms and Order Flow analysis. It does not provide financial advice.
Session Liquidity SignalsThis indicator is called SLF VT and it analyzes market liquidity across major sessions
It defines three specific time windows which are Asia London and New York
During these times it draws colored boxes to mark the session High and Low
When a session ends the indicator extends dashed lines from the High and Low prices
These lines represent liquidity vectors where stop losses might be located
The core logic is designed to detect a Trap pattern
A Bullish Trap happens when price sweeps below a previous session Low but closes back above it
A Bearish Trap happens when price sweeps above a previous session High but closes back below it
The code calculates the Wick Ratio to ensure the reversal is sharp and valid
If a trap is confirmed the indicator plots a text label on the chart and can trigger an alert
Buy / Sell Volume LabelsINDICATOR NAME:
Buy/Sell Volume Labels
DESCRIPTION:
Buy/Sell Volume Labels displays real-time buying and selling volume with dynamic color-coded labels that highlight market dominance. The indicator automatically emphasizes the dominant side (buy or sell) with bright green or red backgrounds, while the non-dominant side fades to gray for instant visual clarity.
Key Features:
- Dynamic Color Coding: Dominant volume side displays in bright green (buy) or red (sell), non-dominant side in gray
- Trend Indicator: Optional "Bullish Trend", "Bearish Trend", or "Neutral" label shows current market bias
- Flexible Display Options: Choose to show percentages only, volume only, or both
- Customizable Position: Place labels anywhere on chart (top, center, bottom; left, center, right)
- Adjustable Size: Six size options from Tiny to Huge, including Auto
- Lookback Period: Calculate volume for current bar or sum across multiple bars
- Neutral Threshold: Define when market is considered neutral vs. trending
How It Works:
- The indicator calculates buying and selling volume based on where price closes within each bar's range. When buying volume dominates, the Buy label turns bright green with black text while the Sell label turns gray. When selling dominates, the Sell label turns bright red with white text while the Buy label turns gray. This makes it immediately obvious which side controls the market.
Perfect For:
- Day traders and scalpers on futures (/MNQ, /ES, /NQ)
- Identifying accumulation vs. distribution phases
- Confirming trend strength and reversals
- Quick visual assessment of market pressure
- All timeframes from tick charts to daily
Settings:
- Header location (9 positions)
- Display mode (Volume, Percent- age, or Both)
- Table size (Tiny to Huge + Auto)
- Lookback period (bars)
- Trend label toggle
- Neutral threshold percentage
Created by NPR21 for the TradingView community.
Smart Fixed Volume Profile [MarkitTick]💡 This comprehensive analysis suite integrates Auction Market Theory, structural gap analysis, and statistical liquidity strain modeling into a single, cohesive toolkit. Designed for traders who require a granular view of institutional order flow, this indicator overlays a Fixed Range Volume Profile with intelligent price gap classification and a volatility-adjusted exhaustion detector. By combining these three distinct analytical dimensions, it allows users to identify value consensus, structural breakouts, and potential market turns driven by liquidity shortages.
✨ Originality and Utility
While standard Volume Profiles display where trading occurred, this script advances the concept by contextually analyzing *how* price arrived at those levels. It solves the problem of isolated analysis by fusing three disparate methodologies:
Contextual Integration: It does not merely show support and resistance; it qualifies moves using "Smart Gaps" (classifying gaps based on market structure) and "Liquidity Strain" (identifying unsustainable price velocity).
Institutional Footprint: The inclusion of an "Unusual Volume" highlighter within the profile bars helps traders spot hidden institutional accumulation or distribution blocks that standard profiles miss.
Hybrid Logic: By combining a fixed-time profile (anchored to specific dates) with dynamic, developing gap analysis, it provides both a static roadmap of the past and a dynamic interpretation of current price action.
🔬 Methodology and Concepts
• Fixed Volume Profile Engine
The core of the indicator constructs a volume distribution histogram over a user-defined time window. It utilizes a custom aggregation engine that:
Fetches higher-timeframe volume and price data to ensure accuracy.
Segments the price range into specific "bins" or rows.
Allocates volume to these bins based on price action within the bar, separating Buying Volume (Up bars) from Selling Volume (Down bars).
Calculates the Point of Control (POC) —the price level with the highest traded volume—and the Value Area , which contains 70% (customizable) of the total volume centered around the POC.
• Smart Gap Logic
The script systematically identifies price gaps and classifies them based on their location relative to market pivots (Highs/Lows):
Breakaway Gaps: Occur when price gaps beyond a significant structural pivot (Lookback High/Low), signaling a potential trend initiation.
Runaway Gaps: Occur within an existing trend without breaking structure, indicating trend continuation.
Exhaustion Gaps: Identified when a gap occurs late in a mature trend (measured by bar count since the last pivot) accompanied by a volume spike, suggesting the trend is overextended.
• Liquidity Strain Detector
This module utilizes a statistical approach to measure market stress. It calculates "Illiquidity" by analyzing the ratio of True Range to Volume (Price Impact).
It applies a Logarithmic transformation to normalize the data.
It calculates a Z-Score (Standard Deviation from the mean) of this impact.
If the Z-Score exceeds a threshold (e.g., 2.0 Sigma) while the trend opposes the price move, it triggers an exhaustion signal, indicating that price is moving too easily on too little volume (thin liquidity).
🎨 Visual Guide
• Volume Profile Elements
Histogram Bars: Horizontal bars representing volume at price. Cyan indicates bullish volume; Red indicates bearish volume.
Unusual Volume Highlight: Bars with volume exceeding the average by a set factor (default 2x) are highlighted with brighter, distinct overlays to denote institutional interest.
POC Line: A solid Yellow line marking the price level with the highest volume.
VAH / VAL Lines: Dashed Blue lines marking the Value Area High and Value Area Low.
Background Box: A grey shaded area encapsulating the entire time and price range of the profile.
• Smart Gap Boxes
Blue Box (Breakaway): Marks the start of a new structural move.
Orange Box (Runaway): Marks continuation gaps in the middle of a trend.
Red Box (Exhaustion): Marks potential trend termination points.
Dotted Lines: Extend from the center of gap boxes to serve as future support/resistance levels. These boxes are automatically deleted if price "fills" or violates the gap level.
Note: This tool incorporates core components from [ Smart Gap Concepts ], optimized for this specific strategy.
• Liquidity Signals
Green Label (SE): "Seller Exhaustion" – Appears below bars in a downtrend when selling pressure is statistically overextended.
Red Label (BE): "Buyer Exhaustion" – Appears above bars in an uptrend when buying pressure is statistically overextended.
Note: This tool incorporates core components from [ Liquidity Strain Detector ], optimized for this specific strategy.
📖 How to Use
• Interactive Range Selection: This indicator features a flexible, interactive input system. Upon adding the script to your chart, execution is paused until the analysis range is defined. You will be prompted to click on the chart twice: first to establish the Start Date and second to establish the End Date. Once these anchor points are confirmed, the indicator will automatically load the data and generate the profile for the selected specific period.
● Strategies for Optimal Anchoring
the optimal starting and ending points for high-probability setups:
Swing Highs and Lows (Trend Analysis):
Anchor the Start Date at a major structural swing high or low and the End Date at the current price using the Extend to Present feature. This identifies the "Fair Value" for the entire price move .
Consolidation/Range Anchoring:
Set the Start Date at the first bar of a sideways range and the End Date at the breakout candle. This reveals the high-node volume clusters that will act as future support or resistance.
Session-Based Anchoring (Intraday):
Align the Start Date with the session open (e.g., London or New York open) to track institutional flow for that specific day .
Event-Driven Anchoring:
Place the Start Date on a significant news event or a Breakaway Gap identified by the script's Gap Engine. This helps determine if the new volume supports the direction of the gap.
Correction Cycles:
During a pullback, anchor the Start Date at the start of the correction to find the Value Area Low (VAL), which often serves as a tactical entry point for a trend continuation.
• Identifying Value:
Use the Value Area to gauge market consensus. Acceptance of price within the VA indicates balance. A breakout above VAH or below VAL suggests the market is searching for new value. The POC often acts as a magnet for price correction.
• Trading Breakouts:
Watch for Breakaway Gaps (Blue) that align with a move out of the Volume Profile's Value Area. This confluence increases the probability of a sustained trend.
• Spotting Reversals:
Combine Exhaustion Gaps (Red) with Liquidity Strain Signals (SE/BE) . If price gaps up into a low-volume node on the profile and prints a "Buyer Exhaustion" signal, it suggests the move is unsupported by liquidity and liable to reverse.
• Support and Resistance:
The extended dotted lines from the Smart Gap boxes act as dynamic support/resistance. A retest of a "Runaway Gap" is often a viable entry point for trend continuation.
⚙️ Inputs and Settings
• Global Profile:
Start/End Date: Define the exact window for the volume profile calculation.
Extend to Present: If checked, the profile updates with live data beyond the end date.
• Profile Settings:
Number of Rows: Determines the vertical resolution (granularity) of the histogram.
Value Area %: Default is 70%, representing one standard deviation of volume distribution.
Placement: Position the profile on the Left or Right of the defined range.
• Liquidity & Gaps:
Unusual Threshold: Multiplier of average volume to highlight institutional bars (default 2.0x).
Structure Lookback: Adjusts the sensitivity of pivot detection for gap classification.
Stress Threshold (Sigma): The Z-Score limit for triggering Liquidity Strain signals (default 2.0).
🔍 Deconstruction of the Underlying Scientific and Academic Framework
• Auction Market Theory (AMT):
The script is grounded in AMT, which posits that the market's primary function is to facilitate trade. The Volume Profile visualizes this by displaying a bell curve of price distribution. The Value Area (typically 70%) corresponds to the First Standard Deviation in a normal Gaussian distribution, representing the area of "Fair Value" where buyers and sellers agree.
• Market Microstructure & Kyle’s Lambda:
The Liquidity Strain module draws conceptually from Kyle’s Lambda, a metric in market microstructure that measures market depth and price impact (Illiquidity). By calculating the ratio of price change (True Range) to Volume, the script approximates the "cost" of moving the market.
• Statistical Z-Score Normalization:
To make the liquidity data actionable, the script applies Z-Score normalization: Z = (X - μ) / σ . This converts raw illiquidity values into standard deviations from the mean. A Z-Score above +2.0 signifies a statistically significant anomaly—an outlier event where price moved excessively relative to the volume traded, often preceding a mean-reversion event.
⚠️ Disclaimer
All provided scripts and indicators are strictly for educational exploration and must not be interpreted as financial advice or a recommendation to execute trades. I expressly disclaim all liability for any financial losses or damages that may result, directly or indirectly, from the reliance on or application of these tools. Market participation carries inherent risk where past performance never guarantees future returns, leaving all investment decisions and due diligence solely at your own discretion.
Apex Wallet - Ultimate Trend Meter: 9-in-1 Multi-Layer Momentum Overview The Apex Wallet Trend Meter is an advanced decision-making dashboard designed to provide a comprehensive view of market conditions without cluttering your main price chart. It synthesizes complex data from 9 different technical sources into a clean, horizontal visual grid, allowing traders to spot confluence at a single glance.
The Power of Confluence Instead of switching between multiple oscillators, this tool monitors:
Triple EMA Structure: Tracks Short, Medium, and Long-term trend directions.
Momentum Suite: Real-time status of RSI, Stochastic, and StochRSI.
Advanced Analyzers: Includes MACD (Line/Signal), TDI (Traders Dynamic Index), and the Andean Oscillator for trend exhaustion and volatility states.
Smart Delta Net: A sophisticated Volume Delta engine that filters market noise through customizable modes (Buy/Sell, Neutral, or Automatic).
Key Features:
Adaptive Trading Presets: One-click selection for Scalping, Day-Trading, or Swing-Trading. The script automatically recalibrates all 9 indicator periods to fit your timeframe.
Market Bias Filtering: Indicators are color-coded based on their alignment with the global market trend. Signals only turn Bullish or Bearish when they align with the master trend EMA.
Dynamic Delta Grid: Displays scaled net volume values directly inside the grid for precise institutional flow tracking.
Fully Customizable UI: Toggle any layer on/off and adjust the layout density to match your workspace.
How to use: Look for "Vertical Confluence." When multiple layers turn the same color simultaneously, it indicates a high-probability momentum shift.
Sebastine All in One Indicator Sebastine All in One Indicator
Introduction
Markets speak in many dialects.
Sometimes they whisper through volume, sometimes they shout via momentum, at times they breathe through volatility, and occasionally they leave footprints in OBV, PVT, RSI, or TSI.
Most traders respond by stacking indicator after indicator—until the chart resembles a tangled fishing net.
This indicator was built to untangle that net.
Instead of plotting multiple indicators simultaneously, this tool lets you focus on one dimension of market behavior at a time, while preserving structure through a Darvas-style box framework.
The box logic used here is inspired by Darvas-style structural bounding, applied to non-price data such as volume, momentum, and volatility.
🔍 What This Indicator Does
• Combines Volume, OBV, PVT, RSI, Momentum, Volatility, TSI, and Supertrend
• Displays only one selected data stream at a time, reducing noise
• Wraps the selected indicator inside a dynamic Darvas-style box
• Highlights:
o Breakouts & breakdowns
o Compression (energy build-up)
o Structural shifts
o Momentum inflections
o Mean-reversion zones
Think of it as one lens, many filters—you rotate the lens, not clutter the chart.
🧠 How to Use It (Practical Insight)
• Volume / OBV / PVT → Institutional intent & accumulation/distribution
• Momentum / RSI / TSI → Strength, exhaustion, and early reversals
• Volatility → Expansion after contraction (the market’s deep breath)
• Supertrend (as data source) → Trend structure without price bias
The Darvas-style box adds context:
• Narrow boxes = stored energy
• Box expansion = energy release
• Source touching box edges = reaction zones
• Zero-line crossings = regime shifts (where applicable)
• 🎯 Who Is This For?
• Traders who want clarity over clutter
• Discretionary traders who adapt tools to market phase
• System builders seeking structure with flexibility
• Anyone who believes less noise = more signal
📝 Points to Note (Important for Proper Interpretation)
1. Color Coding & Structure
• The upper box line (green) represents the upper structural boundary
• The lower box line (red) represents the lower structural boundary
• The white step-line represents the selected source indicator (e.g., PVT, RSI, Momentum)
2. Pane Scaling & Visibility (Very Important)
• This indicator is designed for use in the bottom pane
• Different sources have very different numerical ranges:
o RSI is bounded between 0 and 100
o PVT, OBV, and Volume can have large absolute values
• Users should manually drag and scale the indicator vertically for optimal visibility
• This is intentional and preserves the raw integrity of each data source rather than force-normalizing it
3. Histogram for Comparative Insight
• A histogram of the selected source is included for quick visual comparison
• Helps identify expansion, contraction, acceleration, and divergence, especially during compression phases inside the box
📌 Recommended Usage (Clarity Over Clutter)
Although multiple sources are available, it is strongly recommended to use one chart with one selected source at a time for best clarity and analytical depth.
For first-time users, PVT (Price Volume Trend) is an ideal starting point.
It blends price movement and volume flow into a single continuous narrative and often reveals institutional participation earlier than price alone. PVT works especially well within the Darvas-style box framework.
Once comfortable, users may switch to RSI, Momentum, Volatility, OBV, or other sources—but always one at a time. This preserves the philosophy of focused observation rather than indicator overload.
🌱 Philosophy Behind the Tool
This indicator rewards patience and observation.Give it space.
It will quietly show when the market is gathering energy—and when it is ready to move.
Markets don’t change indicators. We change how we listen.
This indicator doesn’t predict. It reveals.
Think of it not as a dashboard, but as a rotating telescope—you change lenses, not skies.
srd786-Intraday VWAP Price Action IndicatorDISCLAIMER
This Pine Script indicator does not constitute financial advice; it is just intended for educational and informational purposes. It functions as a tool for technical analysis that could help traders spot possible trading opportunities. It is crucial to remember that participating in financial markets has a number of risks that might result in large losses and are not suitable for all investors.
Users are encouraged to conduct their own thorough investigation and analysis prior to using this indicator. Avoiding trading with money that one cannot afford to lose is essential. It is also advised to seek advice from a certified financial expert. Users must use suitable risk management techniques and recognize that past success does not guarantee future outcomes.
Any losses, damages, or other consequences resulting from the usage of this indicator are not the author's responsibility. The user is ultimately responsible for all trading decisions, therefore using this tool is at their own risk.
INTRODUCTION
The “srd786-Intraday VWAP Price Action Indicator” is a sophisticated Pine Script (version 6) trading tool designed for intraday traders who focus on New York session trading hours. This indicator combines multiple technical analysis concepts including Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP), Average True Range (ATR) for risk management, swing point detection for support/resistance identification, and momentum analysis through RSI. The primary objective is to generate high-probability long and short signals based on price action confluence with trend, momentum, and key structural levels.
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VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price): Shows the "fair" average price based on both price and trading volume.
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ATR (Average True Range): Measures how much the price typically moves each day.
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Trend Analysis: Identifies whether the market is going up, down, or sideways.
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Momentum Indicators: Shows how strong the current price movement is.
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Support & Resistance: Identifies key price levels where the price might stop or reverse.
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Swing Points: Finds significant turning points in the price.
This indicator is specifically optimized for the New York trading session (9:30 AM to 4:00 PM ET), making it particularly suitable for traders who focus on US market hours. It provides a complete trading framework that includes not only signal generation but also precise trade management levels including entry prices, stop-loss orders, and profit targets based on a configurable reward-to-risk ratio.
The philosophy behind this indicator is confluence-based trading. Rather than relying on a single indicator or condition, it requires multiple factors to align before generating a trade signal. This approach filters out lower-probability setups and focuses only on high-quality opportunities where price action, trend direction, momentum, and key technical levels all point in the same direction.
CORE CONCEPT AND METHODOLOGY
Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP)
VWAP is the cornerstone of this indicator's trading methodology. Unlike a simple moving average that treats all price bars equally, VWAP incorporates volume data into its calculation, giving more weight to bars with higher trading volume. This makes VWAP a more accurate representation of the true average price where the most significant trading activity occurred.
The calculation of VWAP is performed using the built-in 'ta.vwap()' function, which computes the cumulative volume-weighted average price from the beginning of the session. For intraday traders, VWAP serves as a critical reference point that indicates whether the current price is trading at a premium (above VWAP) or discount (below VWAP) relative to the session's volume-weighted average.
In this indicator, the VWAP source is configurable through the 'vwapSource' parameter, with the default being HLC3 (High + Low + Close / 3). This source selection allows traders to experiment with different price types such as typical price, weighted close, or even custom sources to suit their trading style and market preferences.
Average True Range (ATR) for Risk Management
The Average True Range, calculated using 'ta.atr()', measures market volatility by decomposing the current range of price movement. ATR does not indicate price direction;
instead, it quantifies the degree of price movement or volatility over a specified period. In this indicator, ATR serves dual purposes: determining the distance for limit orders and calculating stop-loss levels.
The 'atrLength' parameter (default: 14) controls the lookback period for the ATR calculation. A shorter length makes the indicator more responsive to recent volatility, while a longer length provides a smoother average that may be more suitable for less volatile markets. The 'atrMultiplier' (default: 1.5) determines how many ATR units away the stop-loss is placed from the entry price, allowing traders to adjust their risk exposure based on current market conditions.
Swing Detection and Support/Resistance
Swing points represent significant turning points in price action where the market has temporarily exhausted its directional momentum. This indicator uses pivot high and pivot low calculations to identify swing highs and swing lows, which then form the basis for dynamic support and resistance levels.
The 'swingLength' parameter (default: 5) defines how many bars to the left and right of a potential pivot point must be lower (for pivot highs) or higher (for pivot lows) to confirm the swing point. This lookback period helps filter out minor price fluctuations and focuses on more significant structural levels.
Support and resistance levels are stored in arrays ('swingHighArray' and 'SwingLowArray'), with the most recent swing points serving as the primary reference levels. The 'srLookback' parameter (default: 20) controls the overall lookback window and also determines how many
swing points to maintain in each array, ensuring that only relevant historical levels are considered.
Breakout Detection
When a price moves past a major support or resistance level, this is known as a price breakout. This price breakout suggests that there is a possibility of a new trend direction heading forward.Breakout detection eliminates noise, as little price fluctuations or volatility may momentarily drive prices past a threshold without authentic conviction.Detection of breakouts affirms robustness when the price above the threshold by 2%, indicating genuine market interest, and mitigates whipsaws to prevent placing trades based on transient price swings.
The Breakout Tolerance parameter, set by default to 2%, regulates the breakout tolerance for the indicator. A price closure above the current high plus a minor tolerance buffer (usually 2%) indicates a potential continuation of upward movement, classified as a Bullish Breakout. Conversely, when the price closes below the recent low plus a minor tolerance buffer (usually 2%), it suggests that the price may continue to decline, which is classified as a Bearish Breakout Down.
Trend Identification
Trend determination is accomplished through an Exponential Moving Average (EMA) with a configurable length ('trendMaLength', default: 9). The indicator classifies trend into three
states: BULLISH (price above EMA with confirmation from the previous bar), BEARISH (price below EMA with confirmation), and SIDEWAYS (price crossing or near the EMA).
The EMA is chosen over simple moving averages because it responds more quickly to recent price changes while still providing enough smoothing to filter out noise. The confirmation requirement (both current and previous bar must be on the same side of the EMA) reduces false signals during periods of choppy price action.
Momentum Analysis
Momentum is measured using the Relative Strength Index (RSI) with a configurable length ('momentumLength', default: 9). RSI values are categorized into five states to provide nuanced momentum readings: STRONG BULL (RSI above 70), BUILDING (RSI between 55 and 70), NEUTRAL (RSI between 45 and 55), WEAKENING (RSI below 45), and STRONG BEAR (RSI below 30).
This momentum categorization allows traders to distinguish between strong trending conditions (STRONG BULL/BEAR) and transitions (BUILDING/WEAKENING), providing context for trade signals and helping to avoid entering positions during momentum divergences.
CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS
VWAP Settings
The 'vwapSource' parameter determines which price value is used in the VWAP calculation. The default value of 'hlc3' (High + Low + Close / 3) provides a balanced representation of each bar's price action. Traders can modify this to use typical price ('high + low + close / 3'), weighted close ('high + low + close + close / 4'), or other price types depending on their analytical preferences.
ATR Settings
The 'atrLength' parameter sets the lookback period for the Average True Range calculation. The default of 14 periods is standard across most trading platforms and timeframes, providing a good balance between responsiveness and smoothness. The 'atrMultiplier' parameter (default: 1.5) scales the ATR value to determine stop-loss distances. A multiplier of 1.5 means the stop-loss is placed 1.5 ATR units away from the entry price, providing enough buffer to accommodate normal volatility while limiting risk.
Trade Settings
The 'rrRatio' parameter (default: 3.0) establishes the reward-to-risk ratio for trade targets. A ratio of 2.0 means the profit target is twice the distance of the stop-loss from the entry price. The 'limitOrderDistance' parameter (default: 0.5) determines how far below (for long trades)
or above (for short trades) the current close the limit order is placed, measured in ATR units. This allows traders to enter positions at better prices while waiting for pullbacks.
Swing Detection Settings
The 'swingLength' parameter (default: 5) controls pivot identification sensitivity. Higher values identify more significant swing points but may miss shorter-term opportunities. The 'showSwings' boolean parameter toggles the visual display of swing high and low points on the chart.
Support & Resistance Settings
The 'srLookback' parameter (default: 20) defines how many bars back to search for swing points and support/resistance levels. The 'breakoutTolerance' parameter (default: 0.02 or 2%) adds a small buffer to breakout detection to account for minor penetration of support/resistance levels due to price spikes or slippage.
Trend & Momentum Settings
The 'trendMaLength' parameter (default: 9) sets the EMA length for trend determination, while 'momentumLength' (default: 9) sets the RSI lookback period. Both should be at least 5 periods for meaningful calculations.
Table Settings
The 'showTable' parameter (default: true) enables the display of two information tables that provide real-time data on Indicator values and trade levels.
SIGNAL GENERATION LOGIC
Long Signal Conditions
A long signal is generated when all the following conditions are simultaneously true:
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Session Filter: The trade must occur during New York session hours (9:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET).
2.
Trend Confirmation: The trend must be BULLISH (price above EMA with confirmation).
3.
Price Position: Current price must be above VWAP, indicating bullish price action.
4.
Breakout or No Resistance: Either price is breaking out above resistance level with tolerance, or there is no prior resistance level to overcome.
5.
Momentum Alignment: Momentum must be either STRONG BULL or BUILDING.
This confluence of conditions ensures that long trades are only taken when the market is trending higher, price is confirming strength by trading above VWAP, and momentum is supportive of continued upward movement.
Short Signal Conditions
A short signal is generated when all the following conditions are simultaneously true:
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Session Filter: The trade must occur during New York session hours
2.
Trend Confirmation: The trend must be BEARISH (price below EMA with confirmation)
3.
Price Position: Current price must be below VWAP, indicating bearish price action
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Breakout or No Support: Either price is breaking down below support level with tolerance, or there is no prior support level to overcome
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Momentum Alignment: Momentum must be either STRONG BEAR or WEAKENING
Similar to long signals, short trades require alignment across multiple timeframes and analytical approaches, filtering out counter-trend trades and focusing on high-probability setups.
TRADE MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK
Entry Price Calculation
For long trades, the limit order price is calculated as: 'Close - (ATR Value × Limit Order Distance)'. This places the entry price below the current close, allowing traders to buy on dips while maintaining a favorable entry price. For short trades, the limit order is placed above the current close: 'Close + (ATR Value × Limit Order Distance)'.
The limit order distance is expressed in ATR units, making it adaptive to current volatility conditions. In more volatile markets, the limit order will be placed further from the current price, while in calmer markets, it will be closer.
Stop-Loss Placement
Stop-loss levels are calculated using the ATR multiplier to ensure adaptive risk management. For long trades: 'Entry Price - (ATR Value × ATR Multiplier)'. For short trades: 'Entry Price + (ATR Value × ATR Multiplier)'.
This adaptive approach to stop-loss placement means that in volatile markets, stops are wider to avoid being stopped out by normal price fluctuations, while in quieter markets, stops are tighter to limit potential losses. The default multiplier of 1.5 provides approximately 1.5 times the average true range of protection.
Target Price Calculation
Profit targets are determined by the reward-to-risk ratio: 'Entry Price + (ATR Stop Distance × RR Ratio)' for long trades and 'Entry Price - (ATR Stop Distance × RR Ratio)' for short trades. The default ratio of 2.0 means the target is twice the distance of the stop-loss, providing a favorable risk-reward profile.
New York Session Tracking
The indicator includes specialized logic for tracking the New York session open price. When a new NY session begins (determined by the 'isNewNySession' variable), the current open price is recorded and maintained throughout the session. This provides a reference point for measuring intraday directional bias from the session's starting level.
INFORMATION TABLES
Indicators Table
This table displays the current price, VWAP value, NY session open price, support level,resistance level, ATR, ATR-scaled stop distance, current trend classification, momentum state with RSI value, and breakout status. All values are color-coded based on their bullish or bearish implications. The VWAP cell is color-coded green if price is above VWAP (bullish) and red if below (bearish), providing instant visual confirmation of price's position relative to this critical level.
Trade Levels Table
This table shows current signal status (LONG, SHORT, or WAIT), limit order distance in ATR units, calculated limit order price, stop-loss level, and target price with the reward-to-risk ratio displayed. The signal cell is highlighted in green for long signals and red for short signals.
ALERT CONDITIONS
The indicator includes four alert conditions that can be configured in TradingView:
1.
LONG Signal: Triggers when a long signal is generated, providing entry price, stop-loss, and target information.
2.
SHORT Signal: Triggers when a short signal is generated with corresponding trade details.
3.
Breakout Up: Notifies when price breaks out above resistance level.
4.
Breakout Down: Notifies when price breaks down below support level.
These alerts enable traders to receive notifications via TradingView's alert system without continuously monitoring the charts.
USAGE EXAMPLES AND TRADING SCENARIOS
Strong Bullish Trend with VWAP Support
In this scenario, price has been trading above the 9-period EMA for multiple bars, confirming a bullish trend. The current price is above VWAP, indicating buyers are willing to pay a premium. A recent swing low has established a support level, and RSI is reading 65, indicating building momentum without being overextended. When price breaks above the recent swing high resistance with a 2% tolerance, the indicator generates a long signal. The trader places a limit order below the current bar's close (0.5 ATR units) and sets the stop-loss 1.5 ATR units below the entry, with a target 2.0 times the stop distance away.
Short Setup During Volatile Session
During a particularly volatile NY session, price gaps down below VWAP early in the day. The 9-period EMA is declining, and both current and previous bars are below it, confirming a bearish trend. The RSI has dropped to 28, indicating strong bearish momentum. A recent swing high serves as resistance, and when price breaks below the swing low support level, the indicator generates a short signal. The trader enters on a limit order placed 0.5 ATR units above the current price, with the stop-loss 1.5 ATR units above the entry and the target at a 2.0 reward-to-risk ratio.
Avoiding Counter-Trend Trades
Consider a scenario where price is above VWAP and the RSI reads 72 (overbought), but the price is below the 9-period EMA and the previous bar was also below the EMA. In this case, the trend is classified as BEARISH (or SIDEWAYS) despite the bullish price position relative to VWAP. The indicator will not generate a long signal because the trend condition is not met, protecting the trader from what could be a bear trap or continuation pattern.
No Prior Levels Scenario
At the beginning of a trading session or after significant volatility has cleared prior swing points, there may be no established support or resistance levels in the lookback window. In this case, the breakout condition 'or na(resistanceLevel)' allows long signals to be generated without requiring a resistance level to be broken, enabling traders to participate in emerging trends without waiting for prior levels to form.
BEST PRACTICES AND TIPS
Timeframe Selection
This indicator is optimized for intraday timeframes (1-minute to 60-minute charts) and specifically for NY session trading. Higher timeframes may produce more reliable signals but fewer opportunities, while lower timeframes will generate more signals but with potentially lower reliability. Traders should backtest on their preferred timeframe before trading live.
Market Conditions
The indicator performs best in trending markets with clear directional bias. During ranging or sideways markets, the trend condition may oscillate frequently, and VWAP may oscillate around price, reducing signal quality. Consider filtering signals or reducing position size during low-volatility, range-bound conditions.
Parameter Optimization
While the default parameters have been selected for general applicability, traders should consider optimizing certain parameters for specific markets or instruments. For highly volatile instruments like crude oil or natural gas, increasing the 'atrMultiplier' to 2.0 or 2.5 may provide more appropriate risk management. For less volatile instruments like certain forex pairs, reducing the multiplier to 1.0 or 1.2 may improve signal quality.
Multiple Timeframe Analysis
For enhanced performance, traders can analyze the trend on a higher timeframe (such as 15-minute or hourly) while taking signals on a lower timeframe (such as 5-minute or 1-minute). This multi-timeframe approach ensures that signals are aligned with the larger trend direction.
Risk Management
While the indicator provides calculated stop-loss levels, traders should consider their overall position sizing and portfolio risk. The ATR-based stops provide a market-adaptive approach, but individual risk tolerance and account size should ultimately determine position sizing. The 2.0 reward-to-risk ratio is fixed but can be adjusted based on personal preferences or the specific characteristics of the instrument being traded.
INTEGRATION WITH TRADINGVIEW
Adding the Indicator
To add this indicator to a TradingView chart, paste the code into the Pine Script editor and click "Add to Chart." The indicator will appear in the chart's sidebar and begin calculating immediately once sufficient historical data is available.
Configuring Alerts
To set up alerts, right-click on any of the alert conditions in the indicator's settings panel (long signal, short signal, breakout up, or breakout down) and select "Add Alert." Configure the alert frequency and notification methods (push notification, email, webhook, etc.) according to your preferences.
Customization
All input parameters can be adjusted through the indicator's settings panel without modifying the source code. Traders can experiment with different VWAP sources, ATR lengths and multipliers, swing detection parameters, and table display options to suit their trading style and market preferences.
LIMITATIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS
Session Dependency
The indicator is specifically designed for NY session trading and will not generate signals outside these hours. Traders focused on other sessions or 24-hour markets may need to modify the session string to match their trading hours.
Historical Data Requirements
The indicator requires sufficient historical data to accurately calculate swing points and support/resistance levels. On lower timeframe charts with limited history, the initial signals may be less reliable until adequate swing points are identified.
Lag in Swing Detection
By definition, swing points are confirmed after the price has moved away from them, introducing some lag into support/resistance identification. Traders should be aware that the most recent swing point may not be confirmed until several bars after it occurs.
Not Financial Advice
This indicator is a technical analysis tool and should not be construed as financial advice. Traders are responsible for their own research and risk management decisions. Past performance of any trading system does not guarantee future results.
SUMMARY
The code follows a logical flow:
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Version and Declaration: Pine Script version 6 indicator declaration with overlay enabled
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Input Parameters: All user-configurable settings grouped by category
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Session Logic: New York session tracking and open price recording
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Core Calculations: VWAP, ATR, EMA, RSI, swing points
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Support/Resistance Logic: Array-based storage and retrieval of swing levels
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Trend and Momentum Classification: Categorization of current market state
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Signal Generation: Confluence-based long and short conditions
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Trade Level Calculations: Entry, stop-loss, and target pricing
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Visual Plots: Hidden plots for alert data access
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Information Tables: Real-time display of key values
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Alert Conditions: Four configurable alert triggers
This structured approach ensures clarity, maintainability, and extensibility for future modifications or enhancements.
5MA + TrendMagic + Disparity Scalping + Volume Spikes5MA + Trend Magic + Disparity Scalping + Volume Spikes
This indicator is a multi-layer scalping and intraday framework designed to combine trend context, volatility expansion, mean-reversion opportunities, and volume-based turning points into a single chart.
It is especially effective for fast markets such as GOLD (XAUUSD) and lower timeframes.
Key Components
1. 5 Moving Average Structure
EMA 9 / 20 / 50 / 100 / 200
Provides instant trend direction, compression, and dynamic support/resistance
Useful for filtering scalp signals in trend vs range conditions
2. Trend Magic (CCI + ATR Based)
Modified Trend Magic line using CCI direction and ATR trailing logic
Clearly defines bullish / bearish bias
Acts as a trend filter to avoid counter-trend scalps during strong moves
3. Ultra Fast Disparity Scalper
Detects short-term overextension from EMA9 and EMA20
Uses:
Price–EMA disparity
RSI overbought / oversold
RVI momentum prediction
Designed for quick mean-reversion scalps, not trend entries
Includes a simple overheating filter that grays out signals during extreme conditions
4. GOLD Volatility Expansion Detector
Specialized logic for explosive moves using:
ATR expansion
Bollinger Band breakouts
Historical Volatility vs Realized Volatility divergence
Generates signals only when volatility regime shifts, not during noise
Ideal for catching impulsive breakout phases
5. Volume Spike Reversal Signals
Detects abnormal volume spikes relative to volume SMA
Optional filters:
Valid swing high / low only
Hammer / Shooting Star candles
Same candle color confirmation
Session-based filtering
Designed to highlight potential exhaustion and reaction points
Signals are plotted on the previous bar for accuracy
How to Use
Use EMA structure + Trend Magic to define market context
Take Disparity Scalping signals only when price is stretched and momentum weakens
Use Volume Spikes to confirm exhaustion or reaction zones
Use GOLD volatility signals to stay with expansion moves, not fade them
This indicator is not a single-entry system, but a decision-support tool that helps align trend, momentum, volatility, and volume for high-probability intraday trading.5MA + Trend Magic + Disparity Scalping + Volume Spikes
This indicator is a multi-layer scalping and intraday framework designed to combine trend context, volatility expansion, mean-reversion opportunities, and volume-based turning points into a single chart.
It is especially effective for fast markets such as GOLD (XAUUSD) and lower timeframes.
Key Components
1. 5 Moving Average Structure
EMA 9 / 20 / 50 / 100 / 200
Provides instant trend direction, compression, and dynamic support/resistance
Useful for filtering scalp signals in trend vs range conditions
2. Trend Magic (CCI + ATR Based)
Modified Trend Magic line using CCI direction and ATR trailing logic
Clearly defines bullish / bearish bias
Acts as a trend filter to avoid counter-trend scalps during strong moves
3. Ultra Fast Disparity Scalper
Detects short-term overextension from EMA9 and EMA20
Uses:
Price–EMA disparity
RSI overbought / oversold
RVI momentum prediction
Designed for quick mean-reversion scalps, not trend entries
Includes a simple overheating filter that grays out signals during extreme conditions
4. GOLD Volatility Expansion Detector
Specialized logic for explosive moves using:
ATR expansion
Bollinger Band breakouts
Historical Volatility vs Realized Volatility divergence
Generates signals only when volatility regime shifts, not during noise
Ideal for catching impulsive breakout phases
5. Volume Spike Reversal Signals
Detects abnormal volume spikes relative to volume SMA
Optional filters:
Valid swing high / low only
Hammer / Shooting Star candles
Same candle color confirmation
Session-based filtering
Designed to highlight potential exhaustion and reaction points
Signals are plotted on the previous bar for accuracy
How to Use
Use EMA structure + Trend Magic to define market context
Take Disparity Scalping signals only when price is stretched and momentum weakens
Use Volume Spikes to confirm exhaustion or reaction zones
Use GOLD volatility signals to stay with expansion moves, not fade them
This indicator is not a single-entry system, but a decision-support tool that helps align trend, momentum, volatility, and volume for high-probability intraday trading.
Volatility Cluster Trend.VCT - Volatility Cluster Trend
What it does
This indicator groups market volatility into 3 zones (low, medium, high) using a clustering method. Then it picks the right zone for current conditions and draws a trend line that adapts automatically.
Green line below price = uptrend
Red line above price = downtrend
Triangles show when trend flips.
How to add it
Open TradingView
Click "Indicators" at top (or press /)
Go to "My Scripts" tab
Find "VCT - Volatility Cluster Trend"
Click it
If you haven't saved it yet:
Open Pine Editor (bottom panel)
Paste the code
Click "Add to Chart"
Settings
ATR Length - how smooth the volatility reading is. Default 10 works fine. Go higher for less noise.
Factor - how far the line sits from price. Higher = wider stops, fewer signals. Lower = tighter, more signals. Default 3 is balanced.
Lookback Period - how much history to analyze for clustering. 100 bars is good for most timeframes.
Colors - pick what you like.
How to trade it
Long
Wait for green triangle
Price should be above the green line
Enter on next candle or pullback to line
Short
Wait for red triangle
Price should be below red line
Enter on next candle or pullback to line
Stop loss
Put it on the other side of the line
If long, stop goes just below green line
If short, stop goes just above red line
Exit
When opposite signal appears
Or trail your stop along the line
Tips
Works best on trending markets
Choppy sideways = lots of false signals
Higher timeframes (4h, daily) give cleaner signals
Combine with support/resistance for better entries
Don't chase - wait for pullbacks to the line
Alerts
Right click the indicator > Add Alert
Two options:
"Buy Signal" - alerts on green triangles
"Sell Signal" - alerts on red triangles
Set to "Once Per Bar Close" to avoid fake signals.
Smart Trader, Episode 02, by Ata Sabanci | Battle of Candles ⚠️ CRITICAL: READ BEFORE USING ⚠️
This indicator is 100% VOLUME-BASED and requires Lower Timeframe (LTF) intrabar data for accurate calculations. Please understand the following limitations before using:
📊 DATA ACCURACY LEVELS:
• 1T (Tick) — Most accurate, real volume distribution per tick
• 1S (1 Second) — Reasonably accurate approximation
• 15S (15 Seconds) — Good approximation, longer historical data available
• 1M (1 Minute) — Rough approximation, maximum historical data range
⚠️ BACKTEST & REPLAY LIMITATIONS:
• Replay mode results may differ from live trading due to data availability
• For longer back test periods, use higher LTF settings (15S or 1M)
• Not all symbols/exchanges support tick-level data
• Crypto and Forex typically have better LTF data availability than stocks
💡 A NOTE ON TOOLS:
Successful trading requires proper tools. Higher TradingView plans provide access to more historical intrabar data, which directly impacts the accuracy of volume-based calculations. More precise volume data leads to more reliable signals. Consider this when evaluating your trading infrastructure.
📌 OVERVIEW
Smart Trader Episode 02: Battle of Candles is an advanced educational indicator that combines multiple analysis engines to help traders identify market scenarios and understand market dynamics. This is NOT financial advice or a trading signal service — it's a learning tool designed to help you understand how institutional traders might interpret price action.
The indicator integrates 7 major analysis engines into a unified dashboard, providing real-time insights into volume flow, trend structure, market phases, and potential trade setups.
⚡ KEY FEATURES
🎯 16-Pattern Scenario Engine
Automatically detects and classifies market conditions into 16 distinct scenarios, from strong continuation moves to potential reversals and traps.
💰 Trade Advisor Panel
Aggregates all signals into actionable suggestions with confidence levels, suggested entry/SL/TP levels, and risk/reward calculations.
📊 Volume Engine
Splits volume into buy/sell components using either Geometry (candle shape) or Intrabar (LTF data) methods for precise delta analysis.
📈 CVD (Cumulative Volume Delta)
Tracks the running total of buying vs selling pressure to identify accumulation, distribution, and divergences.
🎯 Stop-Hunt Detection
Identifies potential stop-hunt patterns where price sweeps liquidity levels before reversing.
📐 Pure Structure Trend Engine
Zero-lag trend detection based on swing highs/lows (HH/HL/LH/LL) without any lagging indicators.
⚡ Effort vs Result Analysis
Measures energy spent (volume) versus ground taken (price movement) to detect stalls, breakthroughs, and exhaustion.
🎯 SCENARIO ENGINE — 16 Market Patterns
The Scenario Engine analyzes multiple factors (candle anatomy, volume, forces, CVD, wick analysis) to classify each candle into one of 16 scenarios:
Continuation Scenarios (1-3)
1. ⚔️ STRONG MOVE — Big body candle (>60%) with volume confirming direction. Indicates strong momentum continuation.
2. 🛡️ ABSORPTION — One side attacks but the other absorbs the pressure. Price holds despite volume. Continuation expected in the absorbing side's favor.
3. 📉 PULLBACK — Small move against the trend with low volume. Indicates a healthy retracement before trend continuation.
Reversal Scenarios (4-6, 13-16)
4. 💥 REJECTION — Big wick (>40%) with small body and high volume. Price was rejected
at a level, potential reversal.
5. 🪤 TRAP — Pin direction disagrees with delta. Extreme wick size. Looks bullish/bearish but the opposite may happen.
6. 😫 EXHAUSTION — High energy spent (volume) but low ground taken (price movement). Both sides active but momentum fading.
13. 🔄 CVD BULL DIV — Price falling but CVD rising. Hidden buying detected (accumulation). Potential bullish reversal.
14. 🔄 CVD BEAR DIV — Price rising but CVD falling. Hidden selling detected (distribution). Potential bearish reversal.
15. 🎯 STOP HUNT BULL — Shorts were liquidated below support. Price swept liquidity and reversed. Expect bullish move.
16. 🎯 STOP HUNT BEAR — Longs were liquidated above resistance. Price swept liquidity and reversed. Expect bearish move.
Range/Stalemate Scenarios (7-9)
7. ⚖️ DEADLOCK — Market in balance. Force ratio between 0.4-0.6. Low volume. No side winning.
8. 🔥 BATTLE — High volume fight in a range. Both sides attacking. Wicks on both ends of candle.
9. 🎯 WAITING — Building phase with quiet volume. Market is preparing but no trigger yet. Wait for breakout.
Pre-Breakout Scenarios (10-12)
10. 🚀 BULL SETUP — Buyers accumulating in a building phase. Positive delta building. Bullish pressure growing.
11. 💣 BEAR SETUP — Sellers distributing in a building phase. Negative delta building. Bearish pressure growing.
12. ⚡ BREAKOUT — Price at boundary with strong candle and volume supporting. Imminent breakout expected.
💰 TRADE ADVISOR ENGINE
The Trade Advisor aggregates all signals from the different engines into a single actionable output. It uses a weighted scoring system:
Scoring Weights:
• Scenario Signal: 30%
• Trend Alignment: 20%
• CVD Momentum: 15% + Divergence Bonus
• Pin Forces: 15%
• Liquidity Sweep: 12%
• Stop-Hunt Detection: 10%
• Effort vs Result: 10%
Possible Actions:
• ⏳ WAIT — Edge not strong enough (stay patient)
• 🟢 LONG ENTRY — Buyers have strong advantage + signals align
• 🔴 SHORT ENTRY — Sellers have strong advantage + signals align
• ⚠️ CLOSE LONG/SHORT — Position at risk (reversal/trend flip)
• 🛑 STOP LOSS — Price hit risk threshold
• 💰 TAKE PROFIT — Target threshold reached
📊 EXTENDED INFO PANEL (Detailed Explanations)
The Extended Info panel is hidden by default (toggle: Show Extended Info in settings). It provides detailed metrics that feed into the main engines:
CVD ANALYSIS
What is CVD?
Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) is the running total of Buy Volume minus Sell Volume. It reveals the underlying buying/selling pressure that may not be visible in price alone.
CVD Value & Slope:
• ↗ Rising: CVD increasing = net buying pressure (bullish)
• ↘ Falling: CVD decreasing = net selling pressure (bearish)
• → Flat: No clear pressure direction
Accumulation vs Distribution:
• Accumulation %: Shows buying pressure strength (0-100). High accumulation with CVD rising = strong bullish bias.
• Distribution %: Shows selling pressure strength (0-100). High distribution with CVD falling = strong bearish bias.
Divergence Alerts:
• ⚠️ BULLISH DIVERGENCE: Price falling but CVD rising. Hidden buying = potential reversal UP.
• ⚠️ BEARISH DIVERGENCE: Price rising but CVD falling. Hidden selling = potential reversal DOWN.
WICK ANALYSIS
Wick Torque:
Torque measures the "rotational force" from wicks. It's calculated from wick length, volume, and body efficiency.
• Positive Torque (Bullish): Bottom wick power dominates. Buyers defended lower prices.
• Negative Torque (Bearish): Top wick power dominates. Sellers defended higher prices.
• ⚡ High Torque (>30): Strong signal, significant wick rejection occurred.
Stop-Hunt Detection:
The engine detects when price has likely swept stop-losses clustered at key levels:
• Stop Hunt Risk %: Likelihood score (0-100). Above 55% = confirmed hunt.
• "Shorts hunted": Price swept below support, liquidating shorts, expect bounce UP.
• "Longs hunted": Price swept above resistance, liquidating longs, expect drop DOWN.
LIQUIDITY SWEEPS
This section appears only when a liquidity sweep is detected. The engine monitors for price sweeping recent highs/lows and then reversing:
• 🎯 LIQUIDITY SWEPT ABOVE: Price broke recent highs but closed back below. Longs trapped, expect DOWN.
• 🎯 LIQUIDITY SWEPT BELOW: Price broke recent lows but closed back above. Shorts trapped, expect UP.
POWER BALANCE
The Power Balance meter shows the real-time strength comparison between buyers and sellers.
Force Ratio:
• 0% = Complete seller dominance
• 50% = Perfect balance
• 100% = Complete buyer dominance
Visual Bar:
• Left side (▓): Bear territory
• Right side (▓): Bull territory
• The bar is smoothed over recent history to reduce noise.
EFFORT vs RESULT
This section measures the efficiency of price movement relative to volume expended.
Energy:
How much volume was spent relative to the average. Energy > 1.0x means above-average volume activity.
Ground:
How much price movement occurred relative to average range. Ground > 1.0x means above-average price movement.
STALL Warning:
A STALL is detected when high energy is spent but low ground is taken (high effort, low result). This often indicates institutional battle, exhaustion, or imminent reversal.
MARKET PHASE
The Phase Engine classifies the current market regime:
RANGE : No clear trend. Price confined to middle of channel. Low ADX. Balanced forces. Trade breakouts with caution.
BUILDING : Compression/preparation phase. Channel tightening or boundary penetration without follow-through. Watch for breakout direction.
TRENDING : Active directional move. Clear slope, good efficiency, price on trending side of channel. Favor pullback entries.
Strength:
0-100% score combining slope, volume validity, and force/efficiency filters.
Bars: How many candles the current phase has persisted.
TRACK RECORD (Validation Panel)
Enable with Show Validation Panel in settings. This section tracks the historical accuracy of scenario predictions:
Accuracy: Percentage of validated predictions that were correct.
Best/Worst Scenario: Shows which scenarios have the highest and lowest accuracy on the current symbol.
Recent Signals: Last 5 predictions with their outcomes. ✓ = correct, ✗ = wrong, ⏳ = pending validation.
⚙️ SETTINGS GUIDE
📊 Volume Analysis
Volume Calculation: Choose Geometry (estimates from candle shape) or Intrabar (precise LTF data).
Intrabar Resolution: LTF for precise mode. Try 1S, 15S, or 1T. Must be lower than chart timeframe.
History Depth: Candles stored in memory (5-50). Higher = more context, slower.
Memory Lookback: Bars for moving averages and Z-scores (10-100).
🏷️ Market Phase
Range Zone Width: How much of channel center is considered "range" (0.1-0.8).
Trend Sensitivity: Minimum slope to detect trending. Lower = more sensitive.
Min Episode Length: Minimum bars before phase can change. Prevents flickering.
🎯 Scenarios
Min Confidence to Show: Only display scenarios above this confidence level (30-90).
Bars to Validate: How many bars to wait before checking if prediction was correct.
Success Move %: Minimum price movement to consider prediction successful.
💰 Trade Advisor
Min Confidence for Entry: Minimum confidence to suggest a trade entry (50-90).
Default Risk %: Stop loss distance as % of price (0.5-5.0).
Min Risk/Reward: Minimum acceptable R:R ratio (1.0-5.0).
🔔 ALERT CONDITIONS
The indicator provides the following alert conditions you can configure:
• 🟢 LONG Entry Signal
• 🔴 SHORT Entry Signal
• ⚠️ Close LONG Signal
• ⚠️ Close SHORT Signal
• 🛑 STOP LOSS Alert
• 💰 Take Profit Alert
• 🚨 High Urgency Signal
⚠️ IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
EDUCATIONAL TOOL ONLY
This indicator is designed for educational purposes to help users identify different market scenarios and understand how various signals might be interpreted.
The Trade Advisor is NOT a recommendation to buy, sell, or invest.
• Past performance does not guarantee future results
• All trading involves risk of loss
• The creator is not a licensed financial advisor
• Always do your own research (DYOR)
• Consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions
By using this indicator, you acknowledge that you understand these risks and accept full responsibility for your trading decisions.
KCP MACD + RSI Overlay [Dr.K.C.Prakash]KCP MACD + RSI Overlay
KCP MACD + RSI Overlay is a price-chart indicator that combines MACD crossovers (momentum change) with RSI strength confirmation.
It gives BUY when momentum turns bullish and RSI shows strength, and SELL when momentum turns bearish with weak RSI—helping filter false signals and trade only higher-quality moves.
Stockbee 9 million EP (Up or Down)Stockbee 9 million EP showing dot under candlestick for easy identification.
Matrix Panel + VPThis is the indicator for identifying SL levels
It also provides Information about turnover
Anchored PVI + NVIAnchored PVI + NVI is a single-pane indicator that allows the Positive Volume Index (PVI) and Negative Volume Index (NVI) to be plotted together using a period-anchored approach. Crucially, the EMAs for each series are included and remain analytically valid under the anchoring process.
PVI and NVI are cumulative, path dependent indicators. Over long histories, their absolute values become arbitrary and often incomparable when plotted side-by-side . This script addresses that limitation by anchoring each indicator to a user-defined period (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.) and plotting their relative change from that baseline rather than their raw values.
The result is a clean, comparable view that preserves each indicator’s internal structure (trends, inflections, divergences, and EMA relationships) while minimizing scale conflicts.
**What Are PVI and NVI? (Quick Explanation)**
PVI and NVI separate price behavior based on changes in participation, not raw volume flow.
- Positive Volume Index (PVI) updates only on bars where volume increases relative to the prior bar. It tracks price movement during expanding participation, often associated with broad market involvement.
- Negative Volume Index (NVI) updates only on bars where volume decreases relative to the prior bar. It tracks price movement during contracting participation, often associated with quieter or more selective activity.
Both indicators accumulate percentage price changes, but only under their respective volume conditions. Rather than asking “Is volume high or low?” , they ask:
"How does price behave when participation expands versus when it contracts?"
More detailed guidance and interpretation can be found further down the publication description for users unfamiliar with the practical uses of PVI and NVI.
**How The Script Works**
At the start of each selected anchor period, the script records the current PVI and NVI values as baselines. All subsequent values within that period are plotted as changes relative to those baselines:
- Percent mode plots the percentage change from the baseline.
- Absolute mode plots the absolute change from the baseline.
This is not normalization or rescaling. The time-based shape of each series is preserved within the anchor window.
The EMAs are calculated on the original, full-history PVI and NVI series, then transformed using the same anchored reference frame. This faithfully preserves relative positioning between each index and its EMA, EMA slope behavior, and EMA crossover timing.
Optional anchor markers and a zero line help visualize resets and behavior relative to the period’s starting point.
**Advantages vs Using PVI and NVI Separately**
- Faster visual assessment: Participation-conditioned price behavior can be evaluated at a glance without mentally reconciling separate scales or panes.
- Potential for Extended Interpretation: A shared baseline introduces a form of relative comparability that does not exist when the indicators are plotted independently.
- Cleaner workflow: One indicator, one pane, and less chart clutter.
**Conventional Interpretation and Guidance**
Anchored PVI and NVI should be interpreted relative to the zero line, their own EMAs, and each other, always within the context of the current anchor period - NOT across periods.
Values above zero indicate net positive price movement since the anchor began under the indicator’s respective volume condition. Values below zero indicate net negative movement. Because PVI and NVI update under different participation regimes, their behavior provides complementary context rather than redundant confirmation.
When PVI is rising, price progress within the period is occurring primarily during higher-participation sessions. This suggests that movement is being supported by expanding activity. Weakness or flattening in PVI indicates that price is losing traction during high-volume conditions.
When NVI is rising, price persistence is occurring during quieter sessions as participation contracts. This often reflects continuation or structural stability that does not rely on broad engagement. Weakness in NVI indicates that price struggles to hold together as activity declines.
Comparing the two provides insight into participation balance.
- Both rising: broad support across participation regimes
- PVI rising while NVI lags: movement concentrated in higher-participation sessions
- NVI rising while PVI lags: price persistence despite reduced participation
Each index is most commonly interpreted relative to its own 255-period EMA. Holding above the EMA suggests strengthening behavior within that participation regime, while sustained movement below the EMA indicates weakening momentum or transition. NVI in particular is often interpreted such that above-EMA behavior is supportive and below-EMA behavior is cautionary.
Divergence between price and PVI or NVI can highlight changes in participation dynamics that may not yet be reflected in price alone. Divergence between PVI and NVI themselves highlights shifts in how price behaves under expanding versus contracting participation.
These relationships are best used as contextual confirmation rather than as standalone trading signals.
**Extended Interpretation (Exploratory)**
This section is exploratory and should not be interpreted as conventional or widely-accepted guidance.
Anchoring PVI and NVI to a shared baseline introduces a form of relative comparability that does not exist when the indicators are plotted independently.
Within a single anchor period, both PVI and NVI are now expressed as relative change from a common reference point. This makes it possible to observe how the two series interact directly in time.
Index Crossovers (PVI vs. NVI)
Crossovers between anchored PVI and anchored NVI may be interpreted as shifts in dominance between participation regimes within the anchor period.
- PVI crossing above NVI suggests that price progress under expanding participation has overtaken progress under contracting participation since the anchor began.
- NVI crossing above PVI suggests that price persistence during quieter participation has become the dominant contributor within the period.
EMA-to-EMA Structure (PVI EMA vs. NVI EMA)
EMA-to-EMA relationships can further highlight smoother, regime-level tendencies in participation balance. When one EMA persistently leads the other after sufficient post-anchor price action has accumulated, it reflects a sustained bias toward that participation regime within the anchor window. Similarly, EMA crossovers that develop after sufficient post-anchor data may imply a transition in participation balance rather than a reset artifact.
Important Context and Limitations of Extended Interpretation
This form of interpretation is only valid within a single anchor period. Because each anchor resets the baseline, no continuity or meaning should be inferred across different periods.
These interactions should be treated as descriptive of participation balance, not as standalone trade signals. Their value lies in clarifying how price movement is being carried within a defined window, not in predicting future direction.
**Combined Practical Use**
Altogether, this indicator allows participation dynamics to be evaluated at three levels:
1) Instantaneous behavior via the anchored PVI and NVI themselves
2) Structural persistence via each index relative to its own EMA
3) Regime balance via the relative positioning of PVI, NVI, and their EMAs
**Warnings!**
- Percent mode can become visually unstable when baseline PVI or NVI values are near zero due to division effects inherent in percent-change calculations.
**Other Similar Indicators**
My Anchored OBV + A/D script applies the same anchored-period framework to other volume-based indicators.
**Credits**
This script is inspired by Multi-Ticker Anchored Candles (MTAC) by @SamRecio . MTAC's anchored-baseline concept and open-source nature provided an important conceptual foundation for adapting the same idea to PVI and NVI.
Volume Pulse Dots Relative Volume at a Glance
Volume Pulse Dots is a lightweight, price-overlay indicator designed to highlight unusual volume activity directly on the chart, without adding clutter or a separate volume pane.
Instead of raw volume bars, this script uses relative volume (rVol) — current volume compared to a moving average of recent volume — to visually flag moments when participation meaningfully deviates from normal.
How It Works
Relative volume is calculated as:
Current volume ÷ Volume moving average (user-defined length)
Based on this ratio, small dots are plotted on the chart:
• High relative volume (green dot below bar)
Signals increased participation compared to recent activity. Often appears during momentum moves, breakouts, or strong continuation candles.
• Very high relative volume (larger cyan dot below bar)
Indicates extreme participation. Common near major breakouts, capitulation candles, or key inflection points.
• Low relative volume (gray dot above bar)
Highlights weak participation. These candles often represent fake moves, fading momentum, or price drifting without conviction.
Dots are intentionally subtle and plotted directly on price to keep context clear while staying out of the way.
How to Use It
This indicator is not a standalone signal generator. It works best when combined with:
• VWAP and EMA structure
• Key support and resistance levels
• Candlestick context (range, wicks, follow-through)
• Price location relative to the open, highs, or prior day levels
Examples:
• High rVol dots near VWAP can confirm real participation
• Very high rVol dots at extended levels may signal exhaustion
• Low rVol dots during breakouts often warn of weak follow-through
Customization
You can adjust:
• Volume moving average length
• Thresholds for high, very high, and low relative volume
• Optional display of the rVol value in the status line (no extra pane)
Design Philosophy
• No separate volume pane
• No alerts or signals
• No repainting
• Minimal visual footprint
This tool is meant to quietly surface information that experienced traders already look for, without distracting from price.
Daily VWAP Cross (Non-MTF vs MTF)BUY/SELL = when current day non-MTF VWAP crosses current day MTF Vwap
Smart Volume Radar (TR/EN)
ENGLISH DESCRIPTION
Stop guessing the volume bars! This indicator is designed to be a "Decision Maker" for traders who want to understand the true power behind price movements instantly. It replaces complex volume analysis with a simple, high-contrast dashboard.
Key Features:
🚦 Traffic Light Logic: The entire panel changes color based on the volume status.
Dark Green: Volume is above average (Fuel is ready 🚀).
Dark Red: Volume is below average (No interest / Trap Zone ⚠️).
📊 RVOL (Relative Volume): Shows exactly how many times the current volume is compared to the average (e.g., 2.5x).
🧠 Trader Logic (Smart Status): It doesn't just show numbers; it interprets them for you:
DEAD: No liquidity, stay away.
STANDARD: Routine market flow.
POWER ENTRY: Ideal volume for breakouts.
ULTRA HIGH (FOMO): Warning! Volume is too high, a reversal might be near.
👀 High Contrast Design: Dark solid backgrounds with white bold text for maximum readability on any chart.
How to Use:
Look at the panel color. If it's RED, ignore breakout signals (likely a fakeout).
If it's GREEN, check the "Trader Note" at the bottom.
If you see "POWER ENTRY", the trend is supported by real volume.
DollarVolCalculates dollar volume and projected volume.
Highest volume ever and highest volume in a year
Dollar Normalized Volume v2The author of the idea is LastBattle .
An indicator that multiplies the closing price by the current volume.
This will show the relative interest in the underlying asset regardless of price changes over time. In the case when the price dropped from $ 16 to $ 1, the trading volume increased 16 times, taking into account the fact that now 16 times more shares can be purchased for the same amount in dollars.
It differs from the original version in that the numbers do not expand the scale of the indicator values, they are now displayed in abbreviated form.
CVD - Cumulative Volume Delta Line - TheActulaSnailCVD – Cumulative Volume Delta Line
Author: TheActualSnail
Description:
The CVD (Cumulative Volume Delta) Line indicator calculates the net difference between buying and selling volume over time, helping traders visualize market pressure and order flow. Instead of bars, this version plots a smooth line representing cumulative delta, making it easier to spot trends, divergences, and resets.
Key Features:
Smooth CVD line showing cumulative volume delta.
Optional Moving Average for trend smoothing.
Configurable resets: daily, fixed higher timeframe, session start, or specific intraday time.
Zero line for reference.
Background highlights when the CVD resets.
Settings Explanation
1. CVD Resets (resetInput)
Defines when the CVD calculation resets to zero:
None: Never resets; the CVD accumulates indefinitely.
On a stepped higher timeframe: Resets at the start of each bar of a higher timeframe (e.g., daily on a 1H chart).
On a fixed higher timeframe: Resets at the start of a specific timeframe you choose (fixedTfInput).
At a fixed time: Resets at a specific hour and minute each day (hourInput and minuteInput). Works only on intraday charts.
At the beginning of the session: Resets at the start of each trading session (useful for markets with fixed open/close hours).
2. Fixed Higher Timeframe (fixedTfInput)
Used with fixed higher timeframe reset. Example: "D" = reset at the start of each day, "W" = reset at the start of each week.
3. Fixed Time (hourInput & minuteInput)
Used only with At a fixed time reset. Example: hour = 9, minute = 30 → CVD resets at 9:30 AM each day.
4. Volume Delta Calculation (vdCalcModeInput)
Volume delta: Cumulative delta = up volume − down volume.
Volume delta percent: Relative delta = (up − down) / total volume.
5. Visuals
CVD Line Colors: Green for positive delta, red for negative.
CVD MA: Optional moving average to smooth the line.
Zero Line: Reference for zero cumulative delta.
Background Color on Reset: Highlights bars when CVD resets.
Usage Notes
This indicator is for informational purposes only.
It does not provide buy or sell signals.
Always combine CVD analysis with other indicators, price action, and risk management.
Market conditions can change rapidly; use caution when making trading decisions.
Tip:
For intraday charts, consider using fixed time resets to see daily market pressure clearly.
For higher timeframe analysis, use daily or weekly resets.
