Retail Pain Index (RPIx)

5月16日

(RPIx) Retail Pain Index (DAFE)

See the Market’s Pain. Trade the Edge.

The Retail Pain Index (RPIx) is a next-generation volatility and sentiment tool designed to reveal the hidden moments when retail traders are most likely being squeezed, stopped out, or forced to capitulate. This is not just another oscillator—it’s a behavioral market scanner that quantifies “pain” as price rips away from the average entry zone, often marking the fuel for the next big move.

Why is RPIx so Unique?

Behavioral Volatility Engine:
RPIx doesn’t just track price or volume. It measures how far price is moving away from where the crowd has recently entered (using a rolling VWAP average), then normalizes this “distance” into a Z-score. The result? You see when the market is inflicting maximum pain on the most participants.

Dynamic, Intuitive Coloring:
The main RPIx line is purple in normal conditions, but instantly turns red when pain is extreme to the upside (+2.00 or higher) and green when pain is extreme to the downside (-2.00 or lower). This makes it visually obvious when the market is entering a “max pain” regime.

Threshold Lines for Clarity:
Dashed red and green lines at +2.00 and -2.00 Z-score levels make it easy to spot rare, high-pain events at a glance.

Signature Dashboard & Info Line:
Dashboard: A compact, toggleable panel in the top right of the indicator pane shows the current Z-score, threshold, and status—perfect for desktop users who want a quick read on market stress.
Info Line: For mobile or minimalist traders, a single-line info label gives you the essentials without cluttering your screen.
Inputs & Customization
Entry Cluster Lookback: Adjusts how many bars are used to calculate the “entry zone” (VWAP average). A higher value smooths the signal, a lower value makes it more responsive.

Pain Z-Score Threshold:
Sets the sensitivity for what counts as “extreme pain.” Default is ±2.00, but you can fine-tune this to match your asset’s volatility or your own risk appetite.

Show Dashboard / Show Compact Info Label:
Toggle these features on or off to fit your workflow and screen size.

How to utilize RPIx's awesomeness:

Extreme Readings = Opportunity:
When RPIx spikes above +2.00 (red) or below -2.00 (green), the market is likely running stops, liquidating weak hands, or forcing retail traders to capitulate. These moments often precede sharp reversals, trend accelerations, or volatility expansions.

Combine with Price Action:
Use RPIx as a confirmation tool for your existing strategy, or as a standalone alert for “pain points” where the crowd is most vulnerable.

Visual Edge:
The color-coded line and threshold levels make it easy to spot regime shifts and rare events—no more squinting at numbers or guessing when the market is about to snap.

Why RPIx?
Works on Any Asset, Any Timeframe:
Stocks, futures, crypto, forex—if there’s a crowd, there’s pain, and RPIx will find it.

Behavioral Alpha:
Most indicators lag. RPIx quantifies the psychological stress in the market, giving you a real-time edge over the herd.

Customizable, Clean, and Powerful:
Designed for both power users and mobile traders, with toggles for every workflow.

See the pain. Trade the edge.
Retail Pain Index: Because the market’s next move is written in the crowd’s discomfort.

For educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Always use proper risk management

Use with discipline. Trade your edge.
— Dskyz, for DAFE Trading Systems, for DAFE Trading Systems

5月19日

發行說明

Retail Pain Index (RPIx)

What makes this script original?

RPIx is original because it quantifies the psychological “pain” of retail traders by measuring the Z-score of price distance from a rolling VWAP entry zone, rather than just price, volume, or volatility. This approach reveals crowd stress and capitulation points that standard oscillators and volatility tools miss.

How does it work?

Behavioral Volatility Engine: Calculates the Z-score of the distance between price and a rolling VWAP entry zone, showing when the market is inflicting maximum pain on the crowd.
Dynamic Coloring: The RPIx line is purple in normal conditions, red when pain is extreme to the upside (+2.00 or higher), and green when pain is extreme to the downside (-2.00 or lower).
Threshold Lines: Dashed red and green lines at ±2.00 Z-score levels highlight rare, high-pain events.
Dashboard & Info Label: The dashboard shows the current Z-score and threshold; the info label provides a quick summary for mobile users.

How to use:
- Apply to any asset and timeframe.
- Watch for the RPIx line turning red (above +2.00) or green (below -2.00)—these indicate moments of maximum crowd pain and potential reversals or breakouts.
- Use the dashboard or info label to monitor the current Z-score and threshold.
- Combine with your own price action or strategy for confirmation.

Inputs:
Entry Cluster Lookback: Number of bars used to calculate the VWAP entry zone.
Pain Z-Score Threshold: Sets the sensitivity for what counts as “extreme pain.”
Show Dashboard: Toggle the dashboard panel on/off.
Show Compact Info Label: Toggle the info label for mobile/minimalist use.

Chart Info:
Script name: “Retail Pain Index (RPIx)”
Recommended for use on any asset or timeframe.

Note:
RPIx color changes and dashboard readings indicate crowd pain, not direct buy or sell signals. Use as informational alerts or filters within your own strategy.

Disclaimer:
This script is for research and informational purposes only, not financial advice. Trading is risky—backtest, paper trade, and know your risk before going live. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

Release Notes:

- Dashboard and info label now show current Z-score and threshold for quick reference.
- Color-coded line and threshold levels make regime shifts easy to spot.