IBPDA Time Markers Daily OnlyThis indicator plots IBPDA (Interbank Price Delivery Algorithm) time markers based on true bar counts, not calendar days.
Unlike many time-cycle tools that rely on calendar arithmetic, this script calculates 20 / 40 / 60 daily candles, ensuring accuracy across:
market holidays
shortened sessions
exchange-specific trading calendars
It is intentionally restricted to the Daily timeframe, where each bar represents one completed trading session.
🔍 What This Indicator Does
Draws vertical lines at:
−20 / −40 / −60 bars (exact historical daily candles)
+20 / +40 / +60 bars (future projections for planning)
Uses bar index–based logic, not calendar dates
Prevents misuse by enforcing Daily timeframe only
Draws lines once per chart load to avoid clutter and object limits
⚙️ Key Design Choices (Important)
Past markers are exact
Past levels use time , which means “n completed daily sessions ago” — no approximation.
Future markers are projected
Since future bars do not exist yet, forward levels are projected using a configurable day-step. These are meant for time-window awareness, not precision forecasting.
No repainting
All levels are fixed once drawn.
🧠 How to Use (Best Practice)
IBPDA time levels are time magnets, not trade signals.
They work best when combined with:
Higher-timeframe PD arrays (weekly/monthly highs & lows)
Fair Value Gaps (FVGs)
Liquidity pools
Market structure shifts
Watch for price expansion, liquidity events, or displacement occurring near these time markers.
🛑 Limitations (By Design)
Daily timeframe only
Future levels are projections (exchange calendars cannot be predicted perfectly)
This script does not generate buy/sell signals
🎯 Intended Audience
This indicator is designed for:
ICT / SMC traders
Index futures traders (NQ, ES, YM, etc.)
Swing traders and position traders
Traders who respect time as a variable, not just price
🧩 Notes
Best used as a contextual framework, not a standalone strategy
Clean, lightweight, and safe for long-term chart usage
Built with strict Pine Script v5 compatibility and publishing standards
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