Trend Pivot Retracements▶ OVERVIEW
Trend Pivot Retracements identifies market trend direction using a Donchian-style channel and dynamically highlights retracement zones during trending conditions. It calculates the percentage pullbacks from recent highs and lows, plots labeled zones with varying intensity, and visually connects key retracement pivots. The indicator also emphasizes price proximity to trend boundaries by dynamically adjusting the thickness of plotted trend bands.
▶ TREND DETECTION & BAND STRUCTURE
The indicator determines the current trend by checking for new 50-bar extremes:
Uptrend: If a new highest high is made, the trend is considered bullish.
Downtrend: If a new lowest low is made, the trend is considered bearish.
Uptrend Band: Plots the 50-bar lowest low as a trailing support level.
Downtrend Band: Plots the 50-bar highest high as a trailing resistance level.
Thickness Variation: The thickness of the band increases the further price moves from it, indicating overextension.
▶ RETRACEMENT LABELING SYSTEM
During a trend, the indicator monitors pivot points in the opposite direction to measure retracements:
Bullish Retracement:
Triggered when a pivot low forms during an uptrend.
Measures % pullback from the most recent swing high (searched up to 20 bars back).
Plots a bold horizontal line at the low and a dashed diagonal from the previous swing high.
Adds a “-%” label above the low; intensity is based on recent 50 pullbacks.
Bearish Retracement:
Triggered when a pivot high forms during a downtrend.
Measures % pullback from the previous swing low (up to 20 bars back).
Plots a bold horizontal line at the high and a dashed diagonal from the prior swing low.
Adds a “%” label below the high with gradient color based on the past 50 extremes.
▶ PIVOT CONNECTION LINES
Each retracement includes a visual connector:
A diagonal dashed line linking the swing extreme (20 bars back) to the retracement point.
This line visually traces the path of price retreat within the trend.
Helps traders understand where the retracement originated and how steep it was.
▶ TREND SWITCH SIGNALS
When trend direction changes:
A diamond marker is plotted on the new pivot confirming the trend shift.
Green diamonds signal new bullish trends at fresh lows.
Magenta diamonds signal new bearish trends at fresh highs.
▶ COLOR INTENSITY & CONTEXTUAL AWARENESS
To help interpret the magnitude of retracements:
The % labels are color-coded using a gradient scale that references the max of the last 50 pullbacks.
Stronger pullbacks result in deeper color intensity, signaling more significant corrections.
Trend bands also use standard deviation normalization to adjust line thickness based on how far price has moved from the band.
This creates a visual cue for potential exhaustion or volatility extremes.
▶ USAGE
Trend Pivot Retracements is a powerful tool for traders who want to:
Identify trend direction and contextual pullbacks within those trends.
Spot key retracement points that may serve as entry opportunities or reversal signals.
Use visual retracement angles to understand market pressure and trend maturity.
Read dynamic band thickness as an alert for price stretch, potential mean reversion, or breakout setups.
▶ CONCLUSION
Trend Pivot Retracements gives traders a clean, visually expressive way to monitor trending markets, while capturing and labeling meaningful retracements. With adaptive color intensity, diagonal connectors, and smart trend switching, it enhances situational awareness and provides immediate clarity on trend health and pullback strength.
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HTF Session Boxes H4 > H2 > H1HTF Session Boxes H4 > H2 > H1
Visualize higher timeframe candle structures on lower timeframe charts with nested, customizable boxes.
Overview
HTF Session Boxes plots 4-hour, 2-hour, and 1-hour candle ranges as nested boxes directly on your lower timeframe charts (15M and below). This provides instant visual context of higher timeframe structure without switching between different chart timeframes.
Key Features
- Three Timeframe Levels: Simultaneously displays 4H, 2H, and 1H candle boxes
- Nested Design: Boxes are layered inside each other for clear hierarchical structure
- Real-Time Updates: Boxes dynamically adjust as higher timeframe candles develop
Fully Customizable:
-Individual colors and transparency for each timeframe
-Custom border colors, widths, and styles (solid, dashed, dotted)
-Toggle each timeframe on/off independently
Best Use Cases
-Scalping & Day Trading: Maintain awareness of higher timeframe structure while trading lower
timeframes
-Session Analysis: Clearly see 4H session boundaries and internal 2H/1H divisions
-Support/Resistance: Identify key levels where higher timeframe candles open, close, or create
highs/lows
-Multi-Timeframe Confluence: Spot when multiple timeframes align at key price levels
Quantum Portfolio vs NASDAQ (Base: May 2, 2021)This custom Pine Script indicator tracks and compares the cumulative performance of a multi-asset “Quantum Portfolio” against the NASDAQ 100 benchmark, rebased to a common starting point on May 2, 2021.
Both series are normalized to a base value of 100 on that date, allowing direct visual comparison of percentage growth or decline over time.
50-Minute Opening Range BreakoutThis is a test of the opening range with Bearish/Bullish confirmation
Renko ATR Trend + SMA Indicator by YCGH Capital🧭 Overview
The Renko ATR Trend + SMA Indicator is a trend-following tool designed for chart trading.
It combines Renko-style price movement logic (based on ATR) with a Simple Moving Average (SMA) filter to identify sustained bullish or bearish phases on any timeframe.
It plots a color-coded trend line directly on the price chart — green for bullish trends, red for bearish — and maintains a single active state (no repeated buy/sell signals) until the opposite condition appears.
⚙️ How It Works
1️⃣ Renko ATR Engine
Instead of using fixed box sizes like classic Renko charts, this indicator builds synthetic Renko movement based on ATR (Average True Range) of a chosen timeframe.
It pulls OHLC data from your selected Renko Source Timeframe (for example, 60-minute candles).
It calculates an ATR brick size — representing the minimum price move needed for a new Renko brick.
When price moves by at least one ATR in the opposite direction, it flips the trend.
This filters out small fluctuations and captures the underlying directional bias.
2️⃣ SMA Filter
A Simple Moving Average (SMA) acts as a trend confirmation filter.
Only when Renko direction aligns with the price relative to the SMA, a trend signal activates.
BUY → Renko uptrend + price above SMA
SELL → Renko downtrend + price below SMA
3️⃣ Stateful Signal Logic
Unlike typical indicators that spam multiple buy/sell shapes:
This version holds one persistent signal (Buy or Sell)
The state continues until an opposite signal is confirmed
No “continuation” arrows — clean and minimal trend visualization
🎨 Visuals
Element Meaning
🟩 Green Renko Line Active Bullish Trend
🟥 Red Renko Line Active Bearish Trend
⚪ Gray Line Neutral / Waiting phase
🟡 Yellow Line SMA (trend filter)
📍 Label (Buy Active / Sell Active) Displays the current market bias
🔧 Inputs
Input Description
Renko Source Timeframe The timeframe from which Renko data is calculated (e.g., 60 = 1h candles).
ATR Period Determines brick size sensitivity (lower = more responsive, higher = smoother).
SMA Length Moving Average length used as a directional filter.
💡 How Traders Use It
Trend Confirmation:
Use green/red Renko line to stay aligned with the dominant market move.
Entry Timing:
Enter trades when a new Renko direction is confirmed along with SMA alignment.
Exit or Reverse:
Exit long when a red line (Sell Active) appears, and vice versa.
Combine with Price Action:
Add support/resistance or volume analysis for confirmation.
FX Realized Volatility *The downward signal for Euqities!?*The Russel 2000 put in a new ath today as capital is moving further out the risk curve. Risk-Assets continue to rally to the upside.
This will last until we see a lasting driver happening on a real time basis that drag pull equties down
When volatility rises, we need to see the DRIVER of the volatility have persistence behind it as opposed to one off shocks.
We are not there yet as volatility in FX and bonds continues to compress since the April lows in equities.
Equities will continue to rally until long end yields blow out or the carry trade unwinds. Long end yields blowing out is not occuring on an imminent basis but the FX side of things could be a significant risk soon.
Its all about: When will that liquidity beginn to create inflation or a problem in the currency
Monitoring the equity vol, Bond vol and FX volatiliy is crucial here
You can watch them via:
VIX,
Move,
+ i build an Trading view modell which conducts the vol of the major FX pairs.
(its 100% free)
If you just want it simple, just look at USD & EUR vol as they are the most trades foreign exchange currencies.
Watching these 2 Risks (Vol & long-end) will put you upfront most people in the market.
Once we see information in the underlying economy shifting i will adjust my views as they relate to every major asset class.
But for now we are likely moving higher in basically every risky asset.
**Feel free to ask me any questions**
XAUUSD 5m — NY Supertrend+RSI Optimizer (1:2 RR) — $240k/orderThis strategy is built for XAUUSD (Gold) on the 5-minute timeframe, focusing exclusively on the New York trading session (08:00–17:00 NY time) — the most volatile and liquid hours of the day.
It combines a Supertrend trend filter with RSI momentum signals to identify high-probability entries, using a 1:2 risk–reward ratio for disciplined trade management.
🧠 Strategy Logic:
Buy Condition: RSI crosses above 55 while Supertrend indicates an uptrend
Sell Condition: RSI crosses below 45 while Supertrend indicates a downtrend
Session Filter: Trades only between 08:00 → 17:00 New York time
Risk/Reward: 1:2 (Take-Profit = 2× Stop-Loss distance from Supertrend line)
Position Size: $240,000 notional per order
Auto-Exit: Closes all trades at NY session end
⚡ Highlights:
Targets NY session volatility
Combines trend + momentum for cleaner entries
Strict 1:2 RR for consistent outcomes
Avoids overnight exposure
⚠️ Disclaimer:
This script is intended for educational and research purposes only.
Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Always forward-test on demo before using live capital.
XAUUSD 5m — CET 13:00→01:00 Supertrend + RSI (1:2 RR) — $240KThis strategy is designed for XAUUSD (Gold) on the 5-minute chart, optimized for trading during the most active hours (13:00–01:00 CET).
It combines a Supertrend direction filter with RSI crossovers for precise entries, and applies a 1:2 risk–reward ratio for consistent risk management.
🧠 Logic Overview:
Buy Signal: RSI crosses above 55 while Supertrend is bullish
Sell Signal: RSI crosses below 45 while Supertrend is bearish
Trading Hours: 13:00 → 01:00 CET (corresponding to 07:00 → 19:00 New York time)
Risk Management: Fixed 1:2 RR (TP = 2× SL distance from Supertrend line)
Session Management: Automatically closes all trades after 01:00 CET
Order Size: $240,000 notional exposure per position
💡 Best used for:
Scalping or intraday trading on XAUUSD during high-volatility hours.
The setup works best when combined with strong price action or volume confirmation.
⚠️ Disclaimer:
This script is for educational and testing purposes only.
Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Always test on demo before using live funds.
Candle Size MonitorCandle Size Monitor – Description
Update 27.10.25
Objective Volatility Assessment
The Candle Size Monitor helps traders assess actual market movement—regardless of whether candles appear visually large or small on the chart. It supports evaluating whether your planned trade structure (e.g., stop-loss, take-profit) aligns with current volatility.
Key Features
Volatility Analysis:
Calculates the average candle size (difference between high and low) over a user-defined number of candles.
Identifies the largest candle in the selected period.
Displays results in a compact table on the chart.
Exchange Rate Integration (optional):
Shows the current USD-EUR exchange rate (formatted with German-style comma and four decimal places).
Useful for traders in USD-denominated markets who apply EUR-based risk management rules.
Customizable Display:
Text Size: Small, medium, or large.
Colors: Customizable text and background colors.
Table Position: Top/bottom left/right.
Number of Candles: User-defined (default: 20).
Dynamic Updates:
The table updates with each new bar.
The exchange rate is fetched in real-time from OANDA:EURUSD.
Settings and Translations
Settings
Anzahl Kerzen → Number of Candles (Number of candles for calculation, default: 20).
Textgröße → Text Size (Text size in the table: small, medium, large).
Textfarbe → Text Color (Text color, default: white).
Hintergrundfarbe → Background Color (Background color of the table, default: black).
Position → Position (Table position: Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left, Bottom Right).
Wechselkurs anzeigen (USD → EUR) → Show Exchange Rate (USD → EUR) (Option to display the exchange rate).
Table Contents and Translations
The table displays the following information (with German formatting):
Ø Größe (N):
English: "Avg Size (N): " (Average candle size over the last N candles).
Example: "Ø Größe (20): 15,3" → "Avg Size (20): 15.3".
Größte Kerze:
English: "Largest Candle: " (Largest candle size in the selected period).
Example: "Größte Kerze: 42,7" → "Largest Candle: 42.7".
1 USD = € (only if enabled)
English: "1 USD = EUR" (Current USD-EUR exchange rate, formatted with a comma).
Example: "1 USD = 0,9234 €" → "1 USD = 0.9234 EUR".
Sultan_Mstrading Dynamic Levels (Auto-Market Final Version)The Sultan_Mstrading Dynamic Levels indicator automatically generates dynamic support and resistance levels based on the market type or trading symbol (such as Gold, Bitcoin, Indices, Oil, or Forex pairs).
It plots multiple levels above and below the current price with adjustable spacing, and automatically highlights the nearest level to the current price for quick visual reference
Gap Finder v6Detects unfilled price gaps with clean lines and labels with percentage size of the gap. Lines extend 16 bars and labels extend 14 bars past last bar.
Sessions High/Low with Break LogicSessions High/Low with Break Logic – Indicator Description
Update 27.10.25
Overview
This indicator marks the highs and lows of key trading sessions (Tokyo, London, New York) and highlights when these levels are broken. It is ideal for traders using session-based strategies to monitor breakouts or support/resistance levels in real time.
Key Features
Session-Based Highs/Lows:
Tracks highs and lows for three trading sessions:
Tokyo: 02:00–09:00 (UTC+1)
London: 09:00–17:00 (UTC+1)
New York: 15:30–22:00 (UTC+1)
Break Logic:
Detects when the current price breaks a session high or low.
Labels are updated with a "Break" note when a level is breached.
Visual Display:
Draws horizontal lines for highs and lows of each session.
Adds labels with values (optionally including price).
Colors are customizable for each session:
Tokyo: Purple
London: Teal
New York: Orange
Customizable Settings:
Horizontal Offset: Shifts lines and labels horizontally for clarity.
Time Zone: Adjustable to UTC+1 (default).
Price Display: Option to show the exact price next to the label.
Settings and Translations
Display Settings
Horizontal Offset: Horizontal shift for lines and labels.
Show Price with Text: Displays the price next to the label (e.g., "London High: 123.45").
Time Settings
UTC: Time zone (default: UTC+1).
Session 1 (Tokyo)
Session 1: 02:00–09:00
High Text: "Tokyo High"
Low Text: "Tokyo Low"
High Color: Purple
Low Color: Purple
Session 2 (London)
Session 2: 09:00–17:00
High Text: "London High"
Low Text: "London Low"
High Color: Teal
Low Color: Teal
Session 3 (New York)
Session 3: 15:30–22:00
High Text: "New York High"
Low Text: "New York Low"
High Color: Orange
Low Color: Orange
Thematic Portfolio: Quantum Computing & Core TechThis indicator tracks the aggregated performance of a curated thematic portfolio representing the Quantum Computing & Core Technology sector.
It combines leading equities and ETFs with predefined weights to reflect a diversified exposure across quantum hardware, AI infrastructure, and semiconductor backbones.
Composition:
Stocks: Rigetti (RGTI), IonQ (IONQ), D-Wave (QBTS), Palantir (PLTR), Intel (INTC), Arqit (ARQQ)
ETFs: BUG, QTUM, SOXX, IHAK
Methodology:
Each component’s normalized performance is weighted according to its strategic importance within the theme (R&D intensity, infrastructure leverage, and hardware dependence). The indicator dynamically aggregates the weighted series to visualize the cumulative return of the quantum computing ecosystem versus traditional benchmarks.
Intended use:
Compare thematic returns vs. S&P 500 or NASDAQ
Identify macro inflection points in the quantum tech narrative
Backtest thematic exposure strategies or structure twin-win / delta-one certificates
Note: This script is for analytical and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
Volume Profile Area [BigBeluga]🔵 OVERVIEW
The Volume Profile Area is an advanced profiling tool that calculates and visualizes the value area within a chosen period’s volume distribution. It first builds a main profile of the entire range, then constructs a secondary profile inside the defined value area, allowing traders to examine market balance and key trading zones in greater detail.
🔵 CONCEPTS
Volume Profile – Distributes traded volume across price levels to highlight areas of market activity.
Value Area (VA) – The price range containing a chosen percentage of total volume (commonly 50–70%).
Point of Control (PoC) – The price level with the highest traded volume, often acting as a magnet for price.
Nested Profiles – A profile inside the VA adds a second layer of precision, showing where liquidity clusters within the “fair value” zone.
🔵 FEATURES
Main Profile – Full distribution of volume over the selected lookback period.
Secondary Profile – Built only inside the VA of the main profile, highlighting intrabalance structure.
Customizable PoC Selection – Choose between showing the PoC of the
Main Profile ,
the Area Profile ,
their Average ,
or None .
Dynamic Value Area Levels – Automatically plots VAL (Value Area Low) and VAH (Value Area High) with labels.
Overlay Toggles – Show/hide range extremes, VA lines, or PoCs for a cleaner chart view.
Visual Profiles – Main profile shaded in darker blue; the VA profile inside is lighter for clear separation.
Automatic Scaling – Profiles adapt to period highs/lows and auto-adjust bins for consistent resolution.
Volume Labels – PoCs can display traded volume, giving numeric confirmation of liquidity concentration.
🔵 HOW TO USE
Set the Period to define how many bars to include in the main profile.
Adjust the Value Area % to control how much volume defines the VA (e.g., 50% by default).
Pick your PoC option: Main , Area , or Average , depending on focus.
Use VAH/VAL lines as support/resistance levels where most trading occurred.
Compare reactions at Main vs VA PoC levels to spot potential breakouts or mean reversions.
🔵 CONCLUSION
The Volume Profile Area extends traditional profiling by nesting a secondary VA profile inside the main distribution. This dual-layer approach reveals not just where the market was active overall, but where liquidity concentrated within the “fair value” zone—powerful for refining entries, exits, and risk placement across intraday and swing horizons.
Bullish/Bearish Engulfing Candle ScannerFinds instances on any time frame of bullish or bearish engulfing candles, those with some increased average volume showing green arrows to highlight, otherwise red.
FVG SizeFVG Size Indicator – Description
Overview
This Pine Script v5 indicator detects and visualizes Fair Value Gaps (FVGs) on the chart. It draws colored boxes for FVGs, center lines (CE), and displays the size of each FVG as a label. The indicator is designed for manual analysis, helping traders identify potential price imbalances.
Key Features
FVG Detection:
Identifies bullish and bearish FVGs based on price structure.
Draws colored boxes for FVGs and dotted center lines (CE).
FVG Size Display:
Shows the size of each FVG as a label inside the box.
Customizable minimum size threshold to filter out smaller FVGs.
Dynamic Adjustments:
Extends FVG boxes to the right as new bars form.
Removes FVGs that are filled (mitigated) by price action.
Customizable Settings:
Adjustable colors, text size, and display options.
Settings and Translations
Here are the German settings with their English translations:
FVG Settings
Long FVG Farbe → Long FVG Color (Color for bullish FVG boxes)
Short FVG Farbe → Short FVG Color (Color for bearish FVG boxes)
CE Farbe → CE Color (Color for the center line)
Tage Rückblick → Lookback Days (Number of days to look back for FVGs)
Lösche gefüllte Boxen & Linien → Delete Filled Boxes & Lines (Removes FVGs that have been filled by price)
FVG Display
FVG Größe anzeigen → Show FVG Size (Displays the size of each FVG as a label)
Text → Text Size (Size of the FVG size label text)
Mindestgröße → Minimum Size (Minimum FVG size to display, filtering out smaller FVGs)
How It Works
FVG Detection Logic:
A bullish FVG is detected if the high of the 3rd bar is lower than the low of the 1st bar.
A bearish FVG is detected if the low of the 3rd bar is higher than the high of the 1st bar.
Drawing FVGs:
The indicator draws a box between the high/low of the 1st and 3rd bars.
A center line (CE) is drawn at the midpoint of the FVG.
The size of the FVG is displayed as a label inside the box.
Dynamic Adjustments:
FVG boxes are extended to the right as new bars form.
If the price fills the FVG, the box and line are removed (depending on settings).
Mitigation Logic:
If the price closes beyond the FVG boundaries, the FVG is considered "filled" and removed.
iFVG Strategie by Futures.RobbyiFVG Strategy Checklist by Futures.Robby
Updated: October 27, 2025
Description
This script is a manual checklist designed to help traders evaluate their setups based on the iFVG (Fair Value Gap) strategy. It serves solely as a visual aid and does not perform automatic analysis, signal generation, or trade execution.
How It Works
The script creates an interactive checklist directly on the chart. Traders manually select which criteria are met, and the script calculates a percentage score, displaying it with color coding:
Green (≥ 60%): Good fulfillment of criteria
Orange (40–59%): Partial fulfillment
Red (< 40%): Poor fulfillment
Checklist Criteria
The checklist is divided into two main sections:
1. Trade Criteria (8 Points)
Eight manually selectable criteria to assess setup quality:
Trade im Bias → Trade in Bias: Trade follows the higher timeframe trend (H1/H4/Daily).
BE Level → BE Level: Swing point between entry and target.
Sweep → Sweep: Price hits a key swing before reversing.
Displacement → Displacement: iFVG broken by strong candles.
Leg FVG geschlossen → Leg FVG Closed: No open m1 to m5 FVGs to target.
FVG Reaktion → FVG Reaction: Reaction at FVG during sweep (HTF).
FVG Größe → FVG Size: 6 to 10 points.
Anzahl Kerzen → Number of Candles: Maximum of 6 candles.
2. Goals (1 Point)
Six optional goal conditions, counted together as 1 point:
Equal H / L → Equal High/Low
Session H / L → Session High/Low
News H / L → News High/Low
HTF Swing Point → HTF Swing Point
HTF OB → HTF Order Block
HTF FVG → HTF FVG
Settings and Customization
The script’s settings are translated as follows:
Group: Trade Criteria
Trade im Bias → Trade in Bias
Tooltip: Trendrichtung folgt HTF (H1/H4/Täglich) – Trend follows HTF direction
BE Level → BE Level
Tooltip: Swingpunkt zwischen Einstieg und Ziel – Swing point between entry and target
Sweep → Sweep
Tooltip: Kurs erreicht markanten Swing – Price hits key swing before inverse
Displacement → Displacement
Tooltip: iFVG durch starke Kerzen gebrochen – iFVG broken by strong candles
Leg FVG geschlossen → Leg FVG Closed
Tooltip: Keine offenen m1 bis m5 FVGs bis Ziel – No open m1 to m5 FVGs to target
FVG Reaktion → FVG Reaction
Tooltip: Reaktion an FVG beim Sweep (HTF) – Reaction at FVG during sweep (HTF)
FVG Größe → FVG Size
Tooltip: 6 bis 10 Punkte – 6 to 10 points
Anzahl Kerzen → Number of Candles
Tooltip: Maximal 6 Kerzen – Maximum of 6 candles
Group: Goals
Equal H / L → Equal High/Low
Session H / L → Session High/Low
News H / L → News High/Low
HTF Swing Point → HTF Swing Point
HTF OB → HTF Order Block
HTF FVG → HTF FVG
ℹ️ Ziele zählen gemeinsam als 1 Punkt → ℹ️ Goals count together as 1 point
Window Position & Size
Fensterposition → Window Position
oben rechts → top right
oben links → top left
unten rechts → bottom right
unten links → bottom left
Tabellengröße → Table Size
normal → normal
small → small
tiny → tiny
Translation of Chart Table Contents
The table headers and entries on the chart are translated as follows:
Table Headers:
Trade Checkliste → Trade Checklist
Ziele → Goals
Status Symbols:
✅ → ✅ (Fulfilled)
❌ → ❌ (Not fulfilled)
Individual Criteria (Trade Criteria):
Trade im Bias → Trade in Bias
BE Level → BE Level
Sweep → Sweep
Displacement → Displacement
Leg FVG geschlossen → Leg FVG Closed
FVG Reaktion → FVG Reaction
FVG Größe → FVG Size
Anzahl Kerzen → Number of Candles
Individual Criteria (Goals):
Equal H / L → Equal High/Low
Session H / L → Session High/Low
News H / L → News High/Low
HTF Swing Point → HTF Swing Point
HTF OB → HTF Order Block
HTF FVG → HTF FVG
Note Line:
Ziele zählen gemeinsam als 1 Punkt → Goals count together as 1 point
Important Note
This tool is not an automated indicator, but a visual decision aid for traders who want to apply their strategy in a structured and conscious way.
Volume Order Block Scanner [BOSWaves]Volume Order Block Scanner - Dynamic Detection of High-Volume Supply and Demand Zones
Overview
The Volume Order Block Scanner introduces a refined approach to institutional zone mapping, combining volume-weighted order flow, structural displacement, and ATR-based proportionality to identify regions of aggressive participation from large entities.
Unlike static zone mapping or simplistic body-size filters, this framework dynamically evaluates each candle through a multi-layer model of relative volume, candle structure, and volatility context to isolate genuine order block formations while filtering out market noise.
Each identified zone represents a potential institutional footprint, defined by significant volume surges and efficient body-to-ATR relationships that indicate purposeful positioning. Once mapped, each order block is dynamically adjusted for volatility and tracked throughout its lifecycle - from creation to mitigation to potential invalidation - producing an evolving liquidity map that adapts with price.
This adaptive behavior allows traders to visualize where liquidity was absorbed and where it remains unfilled, revealing the structural foundation of institutional intent across timeframes.
Theoretical Foundation
At its core, the Volume Order Block Scanner is built on the interaction between volume displacement and structural imbalance. Traditional order block systems often rely on fixed candle formations or simple engulfing logic, neglecting the fundamental driver of institutional activity: volume concentration relative to volatility.
This framework redefines that approach. Each candle is filtered through two comparative ratios:
Relative Volume Ratio (RVR) - the candle’s volume compared to its rolling average, confirming genuine transactional surges.
Body-ATR Ratio (BAR) - a measure of displacement efficiency relative to recent volatility, ensuring structural strength.
Only when both conditions align is an order block validated, marking a displacement event significant enough to create a lasting imbalance.
By embedding this logic within a volatility-adjusted environment, the system maintains scalability across asset classes and volatility regimes - equally effective in crypto, forex, or index markets.
How It Works
The Volume Order Block Scanner operates through a structured multi-stage process:
Displacement Detection - Identifies candles whose body and volume exceed dynamic thresholds derived from ATR and rolling volume averages. These represent the origin points of institutional aggression.
Zone Construction - Each qualified candle generates an order block with ATR-proportional dimensions to ensure consistency across instruments and timeframes. The zone includes two regions: Body Zone (the precise initiation point of displacement) and Wick Imbalance (the residual inefficiency representing unfilled liquidity).
Lifecycle Tracking - Each zone is continuously monitored for market interaction. Reactions within a defined window are classified as respected, mitigated, or invalidated, giving traders a data-driven sense of ongoing institutional relevance.
Volume Confirmation Layer - Reinforces signal integrity by ensuring that all detected blocks correspond with meaningful increases in transactional activity.
Temporal Decay Control - Zones that remain untested beyond a set period gradually lose visual and analytical weight, maintaining chart clarity and contextual precision.
Interpretation
The Volume Order Block Scanner visualizes how institutional participants interact with the market through zones of accumulation and distribution.
Bullish order blocks denote demand imbalances where price displaced upward under high volume; bearish order blocks signify supply regions formed by concentrated selling pressure.
Price revisiting these areas often reflects institutional re-entry or liquidity rebalancing, offering actionable insights for both continuation and reversal scenarios.
By continuously monitoring interaction and expiry, the framework enables traders to distinguish between active institutional footprints and historical liquidity artifacts.
Strategy Integration
The Volume Order Block Scanner integrates naturally into advanced structural and order-flow methodologies:
Liquidity Mapping : Identify high-volume regions that are likely to influence future price reactions.
Break-of-Structure Confirmation : Validate BOS and CHOCH signals through aligned order block behavior.
Volume Confluence : Combine with BOSWaves volume or momentum indicators to confirm real institutional intent.
Smart-Money Frameworks : Utilize order block retests as precision entry zones within SMC-based setups.
Trend Continuation : Filter zones in line with higher-timeframe bias to maintain directional integrity.
Technical Implementation Details
Core Engine : Dual-filter mechanism using Relative Volume Ratio (RVR) and Body-ATR Ratio (BAR).
Volatility Framework : ATR-based scaling for cross-asset proportionality.
Zone Composition : Body and wick regions plotted independently for visual clarity of imbalance.
Lifecycle Logic : Real-time monitoring of reaction, mitigation, and invalidation states.
Directional Coloring : Distinct bullish and bearish shading with adjustable transparency.
Computation Efficiency : Lightweight structure suitable for multi-timeframe or multi-asset environments.
Optimal Application Parameters
Timeframe Guidance:
5m - 15m : Reactive intraday zones for short-term liquidity engagement.
1H - 4H : Medium-term structures for swing or intraday trend mapping.
Daily - Weekly : Macro accumulation and distribution footprints.
Suggested Configuration:
Relative Volume Threshold : 1.5× - 2.0× average volume.
Body-ATR Threshold : 0.8× - 1.2× for valid displacement.
Zone Expiry : 5 - 10 bars for intraday use, 15 - 30 for swing/macro contexts.
Parameter optimization should be asset-specific, tuned to volatility conditions and liquidity depth.
Performance Characteristics
High Effectiveness:
Markets exhibiting clear displacement and directional flow.
Environments with consistent volume expansion and liquidity inefficiencies.
Reduced Effectiveness:
Range-bound markets with frequent false impulses.
Low-volume sessions lacking institutional participation.
Integration Guidelines
Confluence Framework : Pair with structure-based BOS or liquidity tools for validation.
Risk Management : Treat active order blocks as contextual areas of interest, not guaranteed reversal points.
Multi-Timeframe Logic : Derive bias from higher-timeframe blocks and execute from refined lower-timeframe structures.
Volume Verification : Confirm each reaction with concurrent volume acceleration to avoid false liquidity cues.
Disclaimer
The Volume Order Block Scanner is a quantitative mapping framework designed for professional traders and analysts. It is not a predictive or guaranteed system of profit.
Performance depends on correct configuration, market conditions, and disciplined risk management. BOSWaves recommends using this indicator as part of a comprehensive analytical process - integrating structural, volume, and liquidity context for accurate interpretation.
Liquidity Levels - PMH/PWH/PDH/HODWhat is it?
An indicator that tracks the main liquidity levels on TradingView, displaying the highs and lows of reference for month, week, previous day and current day.
What's it for?
It identifies price zones where there are many pending orders (liquidity). Traders use it to:
Find support and resistance points
Identify areas where price could bounce or break through
Receive alerts when price touches or breaks these levels
Which levels does it show?
LevelDescriptionColorLinePMH/PMLPrevious month's high and lowPurpleSolidPWH/PWLPrevious week's high and lowBlueSolidPDH/PDLPrevious day's high and lowOrangeSolidHOD/LODCurrent day's high and lowGrayDotted
How to use it?
Apply the indicator to your chart
Customize colors and enable/disable the levels you prefer
Set alerts to receive notifications when price touches or breaks levels
Use the levels to make trading decisions (entry, exit, stop loss)
Perfect for: Scalping, Day Trading, Swing Trading on any asset (forex, crypto, stocks)
FU Candle Detector (Smart Money Concept) En Anglais🧠 Overall concept: “FU Candle” in Smart Money logic
In the context of Smart Money Concepts (SMC) or ICT (Inner Circle Trader), an FU Candle (also known as a “Fakeout Candle” or “Manipulation Candle”) is a candle that:
Creates an imbalance or a break (often above a swing high or below a swing low),
Attracts liquidity by trapping retail traders (liquidity grab),
Then abruptly reverses direction, revealing the hand of “Smart Money” (large institutions).
It therefore often marks:
The point of manipulation before an impulsive movement (reversal),
An area of interest for entering in the institutional direction (after the liquidity grab).
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⚙️ How the “FU Candle Detector” script works
The script identifies these candlesticks by observing several typical criteria:
1. Detection of the manipulative candle (FU Candle)
Search for a candlestick that breaks a previous swing (significant high or low),
But closes in the opposite direction, often below/above the broken zone,
Thus indicating a fakeout.
Examples:
Bullish FU Candle: breaks a previous low, but closes bullish.
Bearish FU Candle: breaks a previous high, but closes bearish.
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2. Visualization on the chart
The script generally displays:
🔴 Red markers for bearish FUs (Fake Breakout upwards),
🟢 Green markers for bullish FUs (Fake Breakout downwards),
🟦 Rectangles of areas of interest (often around the FU Candle Open),
📏 Horizontal lines on areas of imbalance (OB/FVG if integrated).
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3. Possible additions depending on the version
Depending on the version you have received, the script can also:
Detect Fair Value Gaps (FVG) around FU Candles,
Mark Order Blocks (OB) associated with manipulation,
Add alerts when new FU Candles are detected,
Calculate the distance between the manipulation point and the price return,
Filter according to candle size, volume, or market structure (MSB/CHoCH).
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🎯 Practical use
FU Candles are often used:
As confirmation of an imminent reversal,
To identify institutional entry zones (hidden Order Block),
To anticipate the direction of the next impulse after the liquidity hunt.
Typical entry example:
> Wait for the formation of an FU Candle + price return within the candle body = entry in the opposite direction to the false breakout.
📈 Recommended combinations
This detector is often combined with:
Structure Break Indicator (CHoCH / BOS)
Liquidity Pool Zones
Fair Value Gap Finder
Order Block Detector
This gives you a complete Smart Money Concept system, capable of mapping:
1. Where liquidity has been taken,
2. Where the price is rebalancing,
3. Where Smart Money is repositioning its orders.
Asia Session High/Low 23:00-00:15This indicator shows highs and lows 1 hour before Asia session and the first 15min of Asia session.
Trendline Breakout Strategy Strategy should place entries & exits so that it can be backtested (use strategy.entry and strategy.exit with explicit stop and limit prices). Include an option for fixed percent position sizing and an option for fixed contract size. Draw the trendline on the chart (with option to hide/show) and add labels that show: bias (Bull/Bear), trendline slope, entry price, SL, TP and the reason (e.g., "Trendline Breakout"). Provide user inputs for: EMA length (default 200), lookback for pivot detection, pivot sensitivity (left/right bars), quantity mode (percent / contracts), risk percent or fixed size, enable/disable backtest prints, and enable alerts. Avoid repainting: use confirmed pivot logic (pivot detection must use completed bars) and only take entry after breakout confirmed on close. Document any limitations (for example, trendline using two highest/highest bars inside lookback is approximate). Add clear comments, helpful variable names, and include example alertcondition lines for entry and exit signals.
Triple EMA (5, 8, 13) + Confirmed Alerts with SoundThis indicator uses three Exponential Moving Averages (EMA 5, 8, and 13) to generate buy and sell signals when the EMAs are properly aligned and not touching. Signals are confirmed on candle close and can trigger customizable sound alerts directly from the TradingView alert panel.
