This indicator identifies Bullish and Bearish Engulfing candlestick patterns on a price chart. These patterns are reversal signals:
Bullish Engulfing: Occurs during a downtrend, where a bullish candle fully engulfs the body of the previous bearish candle.
Bearish Engulfing: Occurs during an uptrend, where a bearish candle fully engulfs the body of the previous bullish candle.
Key Features
1. Pattern Detection:
Detects Bullish Engulfing and Bearish Engulfing patterns based on candle body comparisons.
Uses the current and previous candle's open/close prices to determine engulfing conditions.
2. Visualization:
Plots labels on the chart:
"Bullish Engulfing" below the candle for bullish patterns. "Bearish Engulfing" above the candle for bearish patterns.
3. Alerts: Triggers alerts when either pattern is detected, allowing traders to take action.
How It Works
Bullish Engulfing Condition: Current candle is bullish (close > open). Previous candle is bearish (close < open). Current candle's body fully engulfs the previous candle's body.
Bearish Engulfing Condition: - Current candle is bearish (close < open). - Previous candle is bullish (close > open). - Current candle's body fully engulfs the previous candle's body.
Usage
- Apply the script to any chart in TradingView. - Look for "Bullish Engulfing" or "Bearish Engulfing" labels on the chart. - Set up alerts to get notified when these patterns form.
This indicator is a simple yet effective tool for identifying potential trend reversals using engulfing candlestick patterns.