Buy / Sell Volume + % (Classic + Pressure)Buy / Sell Volume % (Classic + Pressure)
Overview
Buy / Sell Volume (Classic + Pressure) is a volume decomposition and dominance indicator designed to help traders understand how trading volume is distributed between buying and selling pressure on each candle.
Instead of treating volume as a single number, this indicator splits total volume into estimated Buy Volume and Sell Volume, visualizes them symmetrically, and summarizes dominance using a compact on-chart dashboard.
The indicator is intended as a context and confirmation tool, not a trade signal generator.
Core Concepts
1. Buy / Sell Volume Decomposition
The indicator estimates buying and selling activity based on the position of the close within the candle’s high–low range:
Closes near the high → more buying pressure
Closes near the low → more selling pressure
Middle closes → balanced activity
This provides a clear visual view of demand vs supply on every bar.
2. Dual Calculation Modes
🔹 Classic Mode (Default)
Uses pure candle-range logic
Buy Volume + Sell Volume = Total Volume (exact conservation)
No smoothing or directional bias
Values closely match traditional volume behavior
Best for:
Structural analysis
Accumulation / distribution studies
Comparing against raw volume
🔹 Pressure Mode
Introduces a directional bias:
Bullish candles slightly favor buy volume
Bearish candles slightly favor sell volume
Optional EMA smoothing reduces noise
Still volume-conserving (Buy + Sell = Total Volume)
Best for:
Identifying dominance
Trend continuation confirmation
Absorption vs initiative activity
Visual Elements
Volume Bars
Buy Volume plotted above zero
Sell Volume plotted below zero
Optional Total Volume Envelope for context
Color by Dominance
Bright colors when one side dominates
Faded colors when dominance is weak
Helps instantly identify:
Accumulation
Distribution
Absorption
Dashboard (Optional)
A compact dashboard displays:
Buy %
Sell %
Dominance State
BUY DOM
SELL DOM
BALANCED
The dashboard can be toggled ON/OFF and switched between Normal and Compact size to suit multi-pane layouts.
How to Use This Indicator
This indicator works best as a confirmation layer, not a standalone system.
Common Use Cases
Confirming breakouts or breakdowns
Spotting accumulation or distribution near key levels
Identifying absorption during consolidations
Filtering false price moves
Examples
Price rising + strong Buy % → constructive demand
Price rising + strong Sell % → possible distribution
Flat price + balanced volume → absorption / compression
What This Indicator Is NOT
❌ Not true order-flow or bid/ask data
❌ Not a buy/sell signal generator
❌ Not predictive on its own
All calculations are candle-based estimations, designed for context and insight, not execution timing.
Best Use
Works on all timeframes
Most reliable on liquid instruments
Especially useful when combined with:
Support / resistance
Trend structure
Market regime or breadth indicators
Summary
Buy / Sell Volume (Classic + Pressure) helps traders go beyond raw volume by visualizing who is in control of each candle, how strong that control is, and whether volume behavior supports price action.
Used correctly, it can significantly improve trade selectivity, confidence, and risk awareness.
指標和策略
My Price Curtain by @magasine - v20251217**My Price Curtain by @magasine - v20251217**
This is a highly visual and practical TradingView overlay indicator designed to help traders quickly assess price position relative to a reference average (either a dynamic Simple Moving Average or a user-defined fixed price, such as a personal average entry cost).
### Key Features & Value for Traders:
- **Dynamic Price Curtain Background**
The entire chart background is lightly tinted green when price is above the average, red when below, or gray when at parity. This instant color feedback provides an immediate sense of bullish/bearish bias without needing to interpret lines or oscillators.
- **Deviation Zones (Optional)**
When enabled, semi-transparent horizontal bands appear above (green) and below (red) the average price, sized according to a user-defined percentage deviation (default 5%). These zones act as visual "fair value" corridors, highlighting over-extension or potential mean-reversion areas.
- **Persistent Horizontal Reference Lines**
- Solid blue line: the current average price (SMA or fixed)
- Dotted lines: upper and lower deviation zone boundaries
- Thin trailing line (when using SMA): connects previous SMA values for smoother trend visualization
- **Real-Time Information Panel**
A clean table in the bottom-right corner displays:
- Current average price and type (SMA(length) or FIXED)
- Latest close price
- Percentage distance from the average
- Total candles above/below the average (with percentages)
- Current position status (ABOVE/BELOW/AT AVERAGE) with color-coded highlighting
- **Additional Visual Cues**
- Small triangle markers on crossovers/crossunders of the average price
- Floating label on the last bar showing the average and current % deviation
- **Optional Cross Alerts**
Configurable alerts fire when price crosses above or below the reference average, including price, average, and deviation details.
### Why Traders Love It:
- Perfect for position traders monitoring performance relative to their average cost
- Great for mean-reversion or range-bound strategies using the deviation zones
- Excellent contextual awareness tool on any timeframe or asset
- Clean, non-cluttered design that enhances rather than overwhelms price action
In short, My Price Curtain transforms a simple moving average into a powerful, intuitive "price sentiment dashboard" that delivers instant visual context and actionable information at a glance.
Donations: linktr.ee
EMA13-EMA21 Difference Indicator# EMA13-EMA21 Difference Indicator
## Description
This indicator calculates the difference between the 13-period Exponential Moving Average (EMA13) and the 21-period Exponential Moving Average (EMA21), helping traders visually assess short-term market momentum.
**Core Logic:**
- When the difference is positive (green), the short-term EMA is above the long-term EMA, indicating a bullish trend
- When the difference is negative (red), the short-term EMA is below the long-term EMA, indicating a bearish trend
- Crossovers of the zero line can serve as potential trend reversal signals
**Use Cases:**
- Trend direction identification
- Momentum strength analysis
- Entry and exit timing assistance
**Disclaimer:**
This indicator is for reference only. It is recommended to combine it with other technical analysis tools for comprehensive judgment. This does not constitute investment advice.
Star HTF PO3 Levels Keys Session and TimeAuto draws all the ICT concept levels HTF PO3 Levels Keys Session and Time
High Momentum Breakout Scoring System (SEPA & CANSLIM Based)🚀 概览 / Overview
本指标是一个量化评分工具，旨在识别具有高爆发潜力的“动量突破”股票。它结合了 Mark Minervini 的 SEPA 方法论和 William O'Neil 的 CANSLIM 策略核心要素，专门针对 1 周左右的短期波动进行了权重优化。
This indicator is a quantitative scoring tool designed to identify "Momentum Breakout" stocks with high explosive potential. It combines key elements of Mark Minervini's SEPA methodology and William O'Neil's CANSLIM strategy, with weights optimized specifically for short-term (approx. 1 week) price movements.
🔍 核心逻辑 / Core Logic
该系统分为两个阶段进行评估： The system evaluates stocks in two distinct stages:
1. 门槛检查 (Hard Thresholds): 必须满足趋势模板（Trend Template）基础条件，包括：
价格必须位于 MA50, MA150, MA200 之上。
MA200 保持上升趋势。
当前价格距离 52 周高点在 25% 以内。
2. 权重评分系统 (Weighted Scoring - Total 100): 如果通过门槛检查，系统将根据以下维度进行动态评分：
突破成交量 (25%): 评估爆发力。
整理紧密度 (15%): 寻找波动收缩（VCP）特征。
RS 相对强度状态 (12%): 确保股票跑赢大盘。
VCP 形态完整性 (8%): 检测价格波动的递减收缩。
其他维度: 包括成交量萎缩、短期均线排列、量价配合及 A/D 派发线等。
📊 如何使用 / How to Use
A 级 (85-100): 强力买入/观察信号。符合高动量突破的所有特征。
B 级 (70-84): 良好的突破形态，适合建立初始仓位。
C/D/F 级: 动量不足或处于调整期，建议观望。
注意： 如果门槛检查未通过（显示 ✗），总分将自动减半以示风险。
⚠️ 免责声明 / Disclaimer
本脚本仅用于教育和研究目的，不构成任何投资建议。交易涉及风险，请务必配合个人的风险管理计划使用。 This script is for educational and research purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Trading involves risk; please use it in conjunction with your personal risk management plan.
Marketscannerpros Auto Fib Tool MarketScanner Pros Auto Fib Tool intelligently detects swing highs and lows in real-time and plots fully dynamic Fibonacci retracement and extension levels.
It automatically flips between up-legs and down-legs, locks onto current swings when needed, and even highlights the Golden Pocket Zone for high-probability reversal areas.
Core Features
✅ Automatic Swing Detection (uses customizable left/right pivot bars)
✅ Lock Current Swing mode – freeze the active fib while analyzing other setups
✅ Dynamic Retracements & Extensions (0 – 161.8 %)
✅ Golden Pocket Highlight (0.618 – 0.65 range)
✅ Real-time Alerts when key levels are touched (38.2 %, 50 %, 61.8 %)
✅ Adaptive labeling shows leg direction and price levels
✅ Perfect for trend reversals, retracement entries, and confluence zones
How to Use
1️⃣ Adjust Pivot Left and Pivot Right to control how far back the tool looks for major swings.
2️⃣ Leave Lock Current Swing off for automatic updates – enable it to freeze the current leg.
3️⃣ Watch for alerts when price hits key fib levels or the Golden Pocket Zone.
4️⃣ Use confluence with RSI, MACD, and Trend lines for higher-probability setups.
About MarketScanner Pros
MarketScanner Pros delivers next-gen technical tools for traders who demand precision and clarity. From automated fib analysis to multi-time-frame scanners and AI-driven signal engines, our goal is to empower you with data-driven edge and visual clarity directly on your chart.
🌐 Visit app.marketscannerpros.app
for the full suite of tools and community access.
BTI - TradingThis is an invite-only indicator that I use in my own daily trading.
The script is NOT a buy/sell signal.
It is designed to support decision-making, not replace it.
Purpose of the script:
market structure confirmation
volume & footprint context
support disciplined execution
❌ No automated entries
❌ No profit promises
❌ No holy grail
All trading decisions remain 100% the trader’s responsibility.
Access is manual (invite-only) and can be revoked at any time.
During the early BTI community phase, access may be granted free of charge.
⚠️ Disclaimer:
Trading involves risk.
This tool is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice.
Community & discussion:
👉 linktr.ee
Crypto Market Sessions (Indian Time)Crypto Market Sessions (Indian Time) is a simple and clean indicator
designed for crypto traders who want to track major global market
sessions based on Indian Standard Time (UTC+05:30).
This indicator highlights the start and end of the following sessions:
• Asia Session
• UK / Europe Session
• USA Session
Each session start and end is marked with a vertical line and label,
making it easy to identify session breaks, market transitions,
and potential volatility periods.
Key Features:
• Indian Standard Time (IST) based session calculation
• Works on all crypto pairs and timeframes
• Clearly marks session start and end points
• No repainting
• Lightweight and easy to use
• Suitable for intraday and swing traders
This indicator does not use any future data and works in real time,
making it safe for live trading and analysis.
If you want any updates, improvements, or custom changes, you can contact me through my TradingView profile .
Medium-term TrendThis indicator is based on Larry Williams' pivot point definitions from his book Long-Term Secrets to Short-Term Trading. A short-term low refers to a day’s low price that is lower than those of its preceding and following days. A mid-term low is a short-term low that sits lower than the short-term lows before and after it. Conversely, a short-term high is a day’s high price higher than its adjacent days’ highs, and a mid-term high is a short-term high that is higher than the short-term highs around it. Long-term pivot points are derived from mid-term ones following the same logic.
I will add alerts and strategy signals in future updates.
This tool is intended for educational purposes only and not for live trading decisions.
MSP Multi-Time Frame Dashboard A precision market-context overlay for traders who need fast multi-timeframe clarity.
This dashboard displays trend, momentum, bias and RSI across four user-selectable timeframes — giving you a full market read at a glance, without flipping charts or manually analysing each timeframe.
Key Features
4-TF visual dashboard (fully user-configurable)
Trend bias via EMA structure (21/55 default)
Momentum bias via RSI thresholds (Bull >60 / Bear <40)
Per-TF bias score (–2 to +2)
Combined Total Bias score (–8 to +8) with emoji + word label
Bias strength bar meter for instant context
Background-color market sentiment shading
Built-in alignment alert conditions (Bull/Bear total-bias triggers)
How the engine reads the market
Each timeframe is processed individually:
Metric Method Output
Trend Fast vs Slow EMA 🟢 / 🔴 / 🟡
Momentum RSI regime 📈 / 📉 / ➖
Bias Trend + Momentum −2 → +2 per TF
Total Bias Sum of all TF scores Market direction & strength
Bullish Alignment = multiple TFs trending + RSI holding strength
Bearish Alignment = EMAs stacked down + weak RSI environment
Mixed/Chop = conflict between momentum + structure
This keeps you away from low-quality reversals and favours trades in the direction of flow.
🏁 Best used for
✔ Scalpers confirming higher-TF direction
✔ Daytraders timing entries with momentum shifts
✔ Swing traders filtering chop vs trend continuation
✔ System traders needing rule-based directional context
❗ Not a standalone entry system — context tool only
🔔 Alerts Included
Bullish Alignment Trigger → TotalBias ≥ threshold
Bearish Alignment Trigger → TotalBias ≤ threshold
Set once — get notified when the market syncs into opportunity.
EMA SMA Rhythmic Lite Public V1.1 by SRTEMA SMA Rhythmic Lite Public V1.1 by SRT
A clean, lightweight trend-rhythm engine designed for traders of all levels. Built on a robust combination of EMAs and SMAs, this indicator provides clear directional bias signals while remaining fully non-repainting.
Key Features:
Multi-Timeframe Friendly: Works seamlessly on M1 to Daily (D) charts. MA stacking and signal logic automatically adapt to any timeframe.
Bias Detection: Determines bullish, bearish, or neutral market conditions using a 4-MA stack.
Engulfing Bar (EB) & Long-Tail Body (LTB) Detection: Highlights strong price action setups, filtered by body size and ATR-based thresholds.
Flush Markers: Visual cues showing where price aligns with MA stack for trend confirmation.
Bias Table: Displays current MA bias and presence of LTB on the chart for at-a-glance clarity.
Advanced Alerts:
Flush Alerts: Trigger when MA stack aligns with price, signaling trend continuation.
Combo Alerts: Trigger when EB or LTB appears in alignment with MA bias.
LTB-only Alerts: For monitoring significant price action reversals.
Customizable Visualization: Colors, widths, and visibility of all MAs, labels, and flush dots can be tailored to your preference.
Why Lite?
This is the most lightweight version in the SRT rhythm series, optimized for any timeframe, from scalping to swing trading. Perfect for traders who want a clear bias engine without unnecessary complexity.
If you like this EMA SMA Rhythmic Lite, you may also explore:
▶ H1 Bias Rhythmic Lite Public (Free)
▶ SRT Premium Series
Invite-only advanced indicators with stronger bias enforcement and execution frameworks.
Options SL/TP Price Projection Sim + Day Trading/Scalping Toolwww.tradingview.com
📌 What this indicator does
This indicator projects what your option contract will be worth when the stock reaches your Stop Loss or Take Profit — before price gets there.
Instead of guessing:
“How much will this option be worth if price hits my stop?”
“Is this move actually worth the risk in option dollars?”
You get instant, realistic option price estimates at your exact stock levels.
⚙️ How it works (simple but powerful)
The script uses a local delta + gamma approximation to estimate option price changes:
Delta → linear price sensitivity
Gamma → curvature for fast moves
Optional execution friction → realistic fills
Automatic Call / Put detection via delta sign
Enforced $0.01 minimum option price (real market behavior)
This is not a slow academic options model — it’s a trader-grade approximation designed for speed and clarity.
🚀 Designed specifically for DAY TRADING
This tool is optimized for:
Options scalping
Momentum trades
Breakouts & flushes
0DTE / weekly options
Holding times ~3–15 minutes
Why it excels here:
Delta + gamma dominate option pricing on fast moves
IV and theta usually don’t have time to fully reprice
You get actionable numbers, not theoretical noise
This is exactly the environment most option day traders operate in.
🧠 Key Features
✅ Projects option price at BOTH SL and TP
✅ Works for calls & puts automatically
✅ Enter any two stock levels — script assigns SL/TP correctly
✅ Clean, black HUD table (no clutter, no moving drawings)
✅ Non-draggable, stable price levels
✅ Minimal inputs — no overengineering
✅ Built for speed under pressure
🎯 Why this is effective
Most traders manage risk in stock points , but trade options .
This indicator bridges that gap.
It lets you:
Judge true risk/reward in option dollars
Avoid “looks good on the chart, bad on the premium”
Compare setups objectively
Size trades more intelligently
Make faster, more confident decisions
It’s especially useful when spreads, gamma, and fast tape make intuition unreliable.
🧼 Philosophy: Clean > Complicated
This script intentionally avoids:
Full Black-Scholes modeling
IV forecasting
Overloaded settings
Visual clutter
Instead, it focuses on what matters for day traders:
“If price gets here quickly, what should my option be worth?”
⚠️ Important Notes
Best accuracy for fast, clean moves
Not intended for multi-hour holds or swing trading
Assumes relatively stable IV over short horizons
Execution friction is configurable to match real fills
Used correctly, this becomes a powerful decision-support tool, not a prediction engine.
✅ Who this indicator is for
Options day traders
Scalpers
Momentum traders
Anyone trading options off stock price levels
If you trade options intraday and manage risk using stock levels, this tool was built exactly for you.
Impulse Trend Suite (LITE) v4🚀 Impulse Trend Suite (LITE) — v4
Smart trend visualization with precise flip arrows. A lightweight, momentum-filtered trend tool designed to stay clean, avoid repeated signals, and keep you focused only on real market direction.
📌 Core Features
Trend flip arrows (no spam, 1 signal per turn)
Continuous background zones (gap-free trend shading)
Adaptive Baseline + ATR structure channel
RSI + MACD momentum filter (suppresses weak signals)
Trend Status Panel (UP, DOWN, NEUTRAL)
🔍 Quick Guide
BUY setup = green arrow + green background
SELL setup = red arrow + red background
Stay in the move while color doesn’t change
ATR channel helps avoid chasing overextended candles
========================================================
📈 Works on Forex, Stocks, Crypto, Indices, Metals
⌚ Scalping • Intraday • Swing • Long-term
==========================================================
⚠️ Backtest before trading live.
Happy trading and many pips!
GruxxFX EMA Rejection + SMC Bias Kit v7 w/TPs and SLGruxxFX EMA Rejection + SMC Bias Kit (v7)
is my private intraday indicator that helps me stop guessing and only take setups when the chart is actually lined up.
It does two jobs:
1) Finds the market “bias” with structure (SMC)
It marks BOS / CHoCH off swing highs/lows and uses that as permission. Structure isn’t the entry — it just tells me if I should be looking for buys or sells for the next X bars.
2) Triggers entries with EMA rejection
Once bias is active, entries only fire when price rejects the EMAs (and you can require candle confirmation). Sells are anchored to EMA 50 (no EMA 20 sells), so it doesn’t spam weak shorts.
It also includes a clean trade manager:
Tracks position state (so it knows if you’re in/out)
Draws SL + TP1 + TP2 levels using ATR risk
Optional “trade open” tag and alerts for entries + SL/TP hits
It’s meant to be simple on the chart, fast for scalps, and consistent — especially on 1m/5m/15m.
Not financial advice. Use risk management and don’t trade into major news.
10 DMA vs 20 DMA Professional Chart by hasan15 minutes chart for intraday bull and bear flag . this will gives you trend confirmation as well
Adaptive Z-Score Oscillator [QuantAlgo]🟢 Overview
The Adaptive Z-Score Oscillator transforms price action into statistical significance measurements by calculating how many standard deviations the current price deviates from its moving average baseline, then dynamically adjusting threshold levels based on historical distribution patterns. Unlike traditional oscillators that rely on fixed overbought/oversold levels, this indicator employs percentile-based adaptive thresholds that automatically calibrate to changing market volatility regimes and statistical characteristics. By offering both adaptive and fixed threshold modes alongside multiple moving average types and customizable smoothing, the indicator provides traders and investors with a robust framework for identifying extreme price deviations, mean reversion opportunities, and underlying trend conditions through the visualization of price behavior within a statistical distribution context.
🟢 How It Works
The indicator begins by establishing a dynamic baseline using a user-selected moving average type applied to closing prices over the specified length period, then calculates the standard deviation to measure price dispersion:
basis = ma(close, length, maType)
stdev = ta.stdev(close, length)
The core Z-Score calculation quantifies how many standard deviations the current price sits above or below the moving average basis, creating a normalized oscillator that facilitates cross-asset and cross-timeframe comparisons:
zScore = stdev != 0 ? (close - basis) / stdev : 0
smoothedZ = ma(zScore, smooth, maType)
The adaptive threshold mechanism employs percentile calculations over a historical lookback period to determine statistically significant extreme zones. Rather than using fixed levels like ±2.0, the indicator identifies where a specified percentage of historical Z-Score readings have fallen, automatically adjusting to market regime changes:
upperThreshold = adaptive ? ta.percentile_linear_interpolation(smoothedZ, percentilePeriod, upperPercentile) : fixedUpper
lowerThreshold = adaptive ? ta.percentile_linear_interpolation(smoothedZ, percentilePeriod, lowerPercentile) : fixedLower
The visualization architecture creates a four-tier coloring system that distinguishes between extreme conditions (beyond the adaptive thresholds) and moderate conditions (between the midpoint and threshold levels), providing visual gradation of statistical significance through opacity variations and immediate recognition of distribution extremes.
🟢 How to Use This Indicator
▶ Overbought and Oversold Identification:
The indicator identifies potential overbought conditions when the smoothed Z-Score crosses above the upper threshold, indicating that price has deviated to a statistically extreme level above its mean. Conversely, oversold conditions emerge when the Z-Score crosses below the lower threshold, signaling statistically significant downward deviation. In adaptive mode (default), these thresholds automatically adjust to the asset's historical behavior, i.e., during high volatility periods, the thresholds expand to accommodate wider price swings, while during low volatility regimes, they contract to capture smaller deviations as significant. This dynamic calibration reduce false signals that plague fixed-level oscillators when market character shifts between volatile and ranging conditions.
▶ Mean Reversion Trading Applications:
The Z-Score framework excels at identifying mean reversion opportunities by highlighting when price has stretched too far from its statistical equilibrium. When the oscillator reaches extreme bearish levels (below the lower threshold with deep red coloring), it suggests price has become statistically oversold and may snap back toward the mean, presenting potential long entry opportunities for mean reversion traders. Symmetrically, extreme bullish readings (above the upper threshold with bright green coloring) indicate potential short opportunities or long exit points as price becomes statistically overbought. The moderate zones (lighter colors between midpoint and threshold) serve as early warning areas where traders can prepare for potential reversals, while exits from extreme zones (crossing back inside the thresholds) often provide confirmation that mean reversion is underway.
▶ Trend and Distribution Analysis:
Beyond discrete overbought/oversold signals, the histogram's color pattern and shape reveal the underlying trend structure and distribution characteristics. Sustained periods where the Z-Score oscillates primarily in positive territory (green bars) indicate a bullish trend where price consistently trades above its moving average baseline, even if not reaching extreme levels. Conversely, predominant negative readings (red bars) suggest bearish trend conditions. The distribution shape itself provides insight into market behavior, e.g., a narrow, centered distribution clustering near zero indicates tight ranging conditions with price respecting the mean, while a wide distribution with frequent extreme readings reveals volatile trending or choppy conditions. Asymmetric distributions skewed heavily toward one side demonstrate persistent directional bias, whereas balanced distributions suggest equilibrium between bulls and bears.
▶ Built-in Alerts:
Seven alert conditions enable automated monitoring of statistical extremes and trend transitions. Enter Overbought and Enter Oversold alerts trigger when the Z-Score crosses into extreme zones, providing early warnings of potential reversal setups. Exit Overbought and Exit Oversold alerts signal when price begins reverting from extremes, offering confirmation that mean reversion has initiated. Zero Cross Up and Zero Cross Down alerts identify transitions through the neutral line, indicating shifts between above-mean and below-mean price action that can signal trend changes. The Extreme Zone Entry alert fires on any extreme threshold penetration regardless of direction, allowing unified monitoring of both overbought and oversold opportunities.
▶ Color Customization:
Six visual themes (Classic, Aqua, Cosmic, Ember, Neon, plus Custom) accommodate different chart backgrounds and aesthetic preferences, ensuring optimal contrast and readability across trading platforms. The bar transparency control (0-90%) allows fine-tuning of visual prominence, with minimal transparency creating bold, attention-grabbing bars for primary analysis, while higher transparency values produce subtle background context when using the oscillator alongside other indicators. The extreme and moderate zone coloring system uses automatic opacity variation to create instant visual hierarchy, with darkest colors highlight the most statistically significant deviations demanding immediate attention, while lighter shades mark developing conditions that warrant monitoring but may not yet justify action. Optional candle coloring extends the Z-Score color scheme directly to the price candles on the main chart, enabling traders to instantly recognize statistical extremes and trend conditions without needing to reference the oscillator panel, creating a unified visual experience where both price action and statistical analysis share the same color language.
ORB Fusion🎯 CORE INNOVATION: INSTITUTIONAL ORB FRAMEWORK WITH FAILED BREAKOUT INTELLIGENCE
ORB Fusion represents a complete institutional-grade Opening Range Breakout system combining classic Market Profile concepts (Initial Balance, day type classification) with modern algorithmic breakout detection, failed breakout reversal logic, and comprehensive statistical tracking. Rather than simply drawing lines at opening range extremes, this system implements the full trading methodology used by professional floor traders and market makers—including the critical concept that failed breakouts are often higher-probability setups than successful breakouts .
The Opening Range Hypothesis:
The first 30-60 minutes of trading establishes the day's value area —the price range where the majority of participants agree on fair value. This range is formed during peak information flow (overnight news digestion, gap reactions, early institutional positioning). Breakouts from this range signal directional conviction; failures to hold breakouts signal trapped participants and create exploitable reversals.
Why Opening Range Matters:
1. Information Aggregation : Opening range reflects overnight news, pre-market sentiment, and early institutional orders. It's the market's initial "consensus" on value.
2. Liquidity Concentration : Stop losses cluster just outside opening range. Breakouts trigger these stops, creating momentum. Failed breakouts trap traders, forcing reversals.
3. Statistical Persistence : Markets exhibit range expansion tendency —when price accepts above/below opening range with volume, it often extends 1.0-2.0x the opening range size before mean reversion.
4. Institutional Behavior : Large players (market makers, institutions) use opening range as reference for the day's trading plan. They fade extremes in rotation days and follow breakouts in trend days.
Historical Context:
Opening Range Breakout methodology originated in commodity futures pits (1970s-80s) where floor traders noticed consistent patterns: the first 30-60 minutes established a "fair value zone," and directional moves occurred when this zone was violated with conviction. J. Peter Steidlmayer formalized this observation in Market Profile theory, introducing the "Initial Balance" concept—the first hour (two 30-minute periods) defining market structure.
📊 OPENING RANGE CONSTRUCTION
Four ORB Timeframe Options:
1. 5-Minute ORB (0930-0935 ET):
Captures immediate market direction during "opening drive"—the explosive first few minutes when overnight orders hit the tape.
Use Case:
• Scalping strategies
• High-frequency breakout trading
• Extremely liquid instruments (ES, NQ, SPY)
Characteristics:
• Very tight range (often 0.2-0.5% of price)
• Early breakouts common (7 of 10 days break within first hour)
• Higher false breakout rate (50-60%)
• Requires sub-minute chart monitoring
Psychology: Captures panic buyers/sellers reacting to overnight news. Range is small because sample size is minimal—only 5 minutes of price discovery. Early breakouts often fail because they're driven by retail FOMO rather than institutional conviction.
2. 15-Minute ORB (0930-0945 ET):
Balances responsiveness with statistical validity. Captures opening drive plus initial reaction to that drive.
Use Case:
• Day trading strategies
• Balanced scalping/swing hybrid
• Most liquid instruments
Characteristics:
• Moderate range (0.4-0.8% of price typically)
• Breakout rate ~60% of days
• False breakout rate ~40-45%
• Good balance of opportunity and reliability
Psychology: Includes opening panic AND the first retest/consolidation. Sophisticated traders (institutions, algos) start expressing directional bias. This is the "Goldilocks" timeframe—not too reactive, not too slow.
3. 30-Minute ORB (0930-1000 ET):
Classic ORB timeframe. Default for most professional implementations.
Use Case:
• Standard intraday trading
• Position sizing for full-day trades
• All liquid instruments (equities, indices, futures)
Characteristics:
• Substantial range (0.6-1.2% of price)
• Breakout rate ~55% of days
• False breakout rate ~35-40%
• Statistical sweet spot for extensions
Psychology: Full opening auction + first institutional repositioning complete. By 10:00 AM ET, headlines are digested, early stops are hit, and "real" directional players reveal themselves. This is when institutional programs typically finish their opening positioning.
Statistical Advantage: 30-minute ORB shows highest correlation with daily range. When price breaks and holds outside 30m ORB, probability of reaching 1.0x extension (doubling the opening range) exceeds 60% historically.
4. 60-Minute ORB (0930-1030 ET) - Initial Balance:
Steidlmayer's "Initial Balance"—the foundation of Market Profile theory.
Use Case:
• Swing trading entries
• Day type classification
• Low-frequency institutional setups
Characteristics:
• Wide range (0.8-1.5% of price)
• Breakout rate ~45% of days
• False breakout rate ~25-30% (lowest)
• Best for trend day identification
Psychology: Full first hour captures A-period (0930-1000) and B-period (1000-1030). By 10:30 AM ET, all early positioning is complete. Market has "voted" on value. Subsequent price action confirms (trend day) or rejects (rotation day) this value assessment.
Initial Balance Theory:
IB represents the market's accepted value area . When price extends significantly beyond IB (>1.5x IB range), it signals a Trend Day —strong directional conviction. When price remains within 1.0x IB, it signals a Rotation Day —mean reversion environment. This classification completely changes trading strategy.
🔬 LTF PRECISION TECHNOLOGY
The Chart Timeframe Problem:
Traditional ORB indicators calculate range using the chart's current timeframe. This creates critical inaccuracies:
Example:
• You're on a 5-minute chart
• ORB period is 30 minutes (0930-1000 ET)
• Indicator sees only 6 bars (30min ÷ 5min/bar = 6 bars)
• If any 5-minute bar has extreme wick, entire ORB is distorted
The Problem Amplifies:
• On 15-minute chart with 30-minute ORB: Only 2 bars sampled
• On 30-minute chart with 30-minute ORB: Only 1 bar sampled
• Opening spike or single large wick defines entire range (invalid)
Solution: Lower Timeframe (LTF) Precision:
ORB Fusion uses `request.security_lower_tf()` to sample 1-minute bars regardless of chart timeframe:
```
For 30-minute ORB on 15-minute chart:
- Traditional method: Uses 2 bars (15min × 2 = 30min)
- LTF Precision: Requests thirty 1-minute bars, calculates true high/low
```
Why This Matters:
Scenario: ES futures, 15-minute chart, 30-minute ORB
• Traditional ORB: High = 5850.00, Low = 5842.00 (range = 8 points)
• LTF Precision ORB: High = 5848.50, Low = 5843.25 (range = 5.25 points)
Difference: 2.75 points distortion from single 15-minute wick hitting 5850.00 at 9:31 AM then immediately reversing. LTF precision filters this out by seeing it was a fleeting wick, not a sustained high.
Impact on Extensions:
With inflated range (8 points vs 5.25 points):
• 1.5x extension projects +12 points instead of +7.875 points
• Difference: 4.125 points (nearly $200 per ES contract)
• Breakout signals trigger late; extension targets unreachable
Implementation:
```pinescript
getLtfHighLow() =>
float ha = request.security_lower_tf(syminfo.tickerid, "1", high)
float la = request.security_lower_tf(syminfo.tickerid, "1", low)
```
Function returns arrays of 1-minute high/low values, then finds true maximum and minimum across all samples.
When LTF Precision Activates:
Only when chart timeframe exceeds ORB session window:
• 5-minute chart + 30-minute ORB: LTF used (chart TF > session bars needed)
• 1-minute chart + 30-minute ORB: LTF not needed (direct sampling sufficient)
Recommendation: Always enable LTF Precision unless you're on 1-minute charts. The computational overhead is negligible, and accuracy improvement is substantial.
⚖️ INITIAL BALANCE (IB) FRAMEWORK
Steidlmayer's Market Profile Innovation:
J. Peter Steidlmayer developed Market Profile in the 1980s for the Chicago Board of Trade. His key insight: market structure is best understood through time-at-price (value area) rather than just price-over-time (traditional charts).
Initial Balance Definition:
IB is the price range established during the first hour of trading, subdivided into:
• A-Period : First 30 minutes (0930-1000 ET for US equities)
• B-Period : Second 30 minutes (1000-1030 ET)
A-Period vs B-Period Comparison:
The relationship between A and B periods forecasts the day:
B-Period Expansion (Bullish):
• B-period high > A-period high
• B-period low ≥ A-period low
• Interpretation: Buyers stepping in after opening assessed
• Implication: Bullish continuation likely
• Strategy: Buy pullbacks to A-period high (now support)
B-Period Expansion (Bearish):
• B-period low < A-period low
• B-period high ≤ A-period high
• Interpretation: Sellers stepping in after opening assessed
• Implication: Bearish continuation likely
• Strategy: Sell rallies to A-period low (now resistance)
B-Period Contraction:
• B-period stays within A-period range
• Interpretation: Market indecisive, digesting A-period information
• Implication: Rotation day likely, stay range-bound
• Strategy: Fade extremes, sell high/buy low within IB
IB Extensions:
Professional traders use IB as a ruler to project price targets:
Extension Levels:
• 0.5x IB : Initial probe outside value (minor target)
• 1.0x IB : Full extension (major target for normal days)
• 1.5x IB : Trend day threshold (classifies as trending)
• 2.0x IB : Strong trend day (rare, ~10-15% of days)
Calculation:
```
IB Range = IB High - IB Low
Bull Extension 1.0x = IB High + (IB Range × 1.0)
Bear Extension 1.0x = IB Low - (IB Range × 1.0)
```
Example:
ES futures:
• IB High: 5850.00
• IB Low: 5842.00
• IB Range: 8.00 points
Extensions:
• 1.0x Bull Target: 5850 + 8 = 5858.00
• 1.5x Bull Target: 5850 + 12 = 5862.00
• 2.0x Bull Target: 5850 + 16 = 5866.00
If price reaches 5862.00 (1.5x), day is classified as Trend Day —strategy shifts from mean reversion to trend following.
📈 DAY TYPE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
Four Day Types (Market Profile Framework):
1. TREND DAY:
Definition: Price extends ≥1.5x IB range in one direction and stays there.
Characteristics:
• Opens and never returns to IB
• Persistent directional movement
• Volume increases as day progresses (conviction building)
• News-driven or strong institutional flow
Frequency: ~20-25% of trading days
Trading Strategy:
• DO: Follow the trend, trail stops, let winners run
• DON'T: Fade extremes, take early profits
• Key: Add to position on pullbacks to previous extension level
• Risk: Getting chopped in false trend (see Failed Breakout section)
Example: FOMC decision, payroll report, earnings surprise—anything creating one-sided conviction.
2. NORMAL DAY:
Definition: Price extends 0.5-1.5x IB, tests both sides, returns to IB.
Characteristics:
• Two-sided trading
• Extensions occur but don't persist
• Volume balanced throughout day
• Most common day type
Frequency: ~45-50% of trading days
Trading Strategy:
• DO: Take profits at extension levels, expect reversals
• DON'T: Hold for massive moves
• Key: Treat each extension as a profit-taking opportunity
• Risk: Holding too long when momentum shifts
Example: Typical day with no major catalysts—market balancing supply and demand.
3. ROTATION DAY:
Definition: Price stays within IB all day, rotating between high and low.
Characteristics:
• Never accepts outside IB
• Multiple tests of IB high/low
• Decreasing volume (no conviction)
• Classic range-bound action
Frequency: ~25-30% of trading days
Trading Strategy:
• DO: Fade extremes (sell IB high, buy IB low)
• DON'T: Chase breakouts
• Key: Enter at extremes with tight stops just outside IB
• Risk: Breakout finally occurs after multiple failures
Example: [/b> Pre-holiday trading, summer doldrums, consolidation after big move.
4. DEVELOPING:
Definition: Day type not yet determined (early in session).
Usage: Classification before 12:00 PM ET when IB extension pattern unclear.
ORB Fusion's Classification Algorithm:
```pinescript
if close > ibHigh:
ibExtension = (close - ibHigh) / ibRange
direction = "BULLISH"
else if close < ibLow:
ibExtension = (ibLow - close) / ibRange
direction = "BEARISH"
if ibExtension >= 1.5:
dayType = "TREND DAY"
else if ibExtension >= 0.5:
dayType = "NORMAL DAY"
else if close within IB:
dayType = "ROTATION DAY"
```
Why Classification Matters:
Same setup (bullish ORB breakout) has opposite implications:
• Trend Day : Hold for 2.0x extension, trail stops aggressively
• Normal Day : Take profits at 1.0x extension, watch for reversal
• Rotation Day : Fade the breakout immediately (likely false)
Knowing day type prevents catastrophic errors like fading a trend day or holding through rotation.
🚀 BREAKOUT DETECTION & CONFIRMATION
Three Confirmation Methods:
1. Close Beyond Level (Recommended):
Logic: Candle must close above ORB high (bull) or below ORB low (bear).
Why:
• Filters out wicks (temporary liquidity grabs)
• Ensures sustained acceptance above/below range
• Reduces false breakout rate by ~20-30%
Example:
• ORB High: 5850.00
• Bar high touches 5850.50 (wick above)
• Bar closes at 5848.00 (inside range)
• Result: NO breakout signal
vs.
• Bar high touches 5850.50
• Bar closes at 5851.00 (outside range)
• Result: BREAKOUT signal confirmed
Trade-off: Slightly delayed entry (wait for close) but much higher reliability.
2. Wick Beyond Level:
Logic: [/b> Any touch of ORB high/low triggers breakout.
Why:
• Earliest possible entry
• Captures aggressive momentum moves
Risk:
• High false breakout rate (60-70%)
• Stop runs trigger signals
• Requires very tight stops (difficult to manage)
Use Case: Scalping with 1-2 point profit targets where any penetration = trade.
3. Body Beyond Level:
Logic: [/b> Candle body (close vs open) must be entirely outside range.
Why:
• Strictest confirmation
• Ensures directional conviction (not just momentum)
• Lowest false breakout rate
Example: Trade-off: [/b> Very conservative—misses some valid breakouts but rarely triggers on false ones.
Volume Confirmation Layer:
All confirmation methods can require volume validation:
Volume Multiplier Logic: Rationale: [/b> True breakouts are driven by institutional activity (large size). Volume spike confirms real conviction vs. stop-run manipulation.
Statistical Impact: [/b>
• Breakouts with volume confirmation: ~65% success rate
• Breakouts without volume: ~45% success rate
• Difference: 20 percentage points edge
Implementation Note: [/b>
Volume confirmation adds complexity—you'll miss breakouts that work but lack volume. However, when targeting 1.5x+ extensions (ambitious goals), volume confirmation becomes critical because those moves require sustained institutional participation.
Recommended Settings by Strategy: [/b>
Scalping (1-2 point targets): [/b>
• Method: Close
• Volume: OFF
• Rationale: Quick in/out doesn't need perfection
Intraday Swing (5-10 point targets): [/b>
• Method: Close
• Volume: ON (1.5x multiplier)
• Rationale: Balance reliability and opportunity
Position Trading (full-day holds): [/b>
• Method: Body
• Volume: ON (2.0x multiplier)
• Rationale: Must be certain—large stops require high win rate
🔥 FAILED BREAKOUT SYSTEM
The Core Insight: [/b>
Failed breakouts are often more profitable [/b> than successful breakouts because they create trapped traders with predictable behavior.
Failed Breakout Definition: [/b>
A breakout that:
1. Initially penetrates ORB level with confirmation
2. Attracts participants (volume spike, momentum)
3. Fails to extend (stalls or immediately reverses)
4. Returns inside ORB range within N bars
Psychology of Failure: [/b>
When breakout fails:
• Breakout buyers are trapped [/b>: Bought at ORB high, now underwater
• Early longs reduce: Take profit, fearful of reversal
• Shorts smell blood: See failed breakout as reversal signal
• Result: Cascade of selling as trapped bulls exit + new shorts enter
Mirror image for failed bearish breakouts (trapped shorts cover + new longs enter).
Failure Detection Parameters: [/b>
1. Failure Confirmation Bars (default: 3): [/b>
How many bars after breakout to confirm failure?
Logic: Settings: [/b>
• 2 bars: Aggressive failure detection (more signals, more false failures)
• 3 bars Balanced (default)
• 5-10 bars: Conservative (wait for clear reversal)
Why This Matters:
Too few bars: You call "failed breakout" when price is just consolidating before next leg.
Too many bars: You miss the reversal entry (price already back in range).
2. Failure Buffer (default: 0.1 ATR): [/b>
How far inside ORB must price return to confirm failure?
Formula: Why Buffer Matters: clear rejection [/b> (not just hovering at level).
Settings: [/b>
• 0.0 ATR: No buffer, immediate failure signal
• 0.1 ATR: Small buffer (default) - filters noise
• [b>0.2-0.3 ATR: Large buffer - only dramatic failures count
Example: Reversal Entry System: [/b>
When failure confirmed, system generates complete reversal trade:
For Failed Bull Breakout (Short Reversal): [/b>
Entry: [/b> Current close when failure confirmed
Stop Loss: [/b> Extreme high since breakout + 0.10 ATR padding
Target 1: [/b> ORB High - (ORB Range × 0.5)
Target 2: Target 3: [/b> ORB High - (ORB Range × 1.5)
Example:
• ORB High: 5850, ORB Low: 5842, Range: 8 points
• Breakout to 5853, fails, reverses to 5848 (entry)
• Stop: 5853 + 1 = 5854 (6 point risk)
• T1: 5850 - 4 = 5846 (-2 points, 1:3 R:R)
• T2: 5850 - 8 = 5842 (-6 points, 1:1 R:R)
• T3: 5850 - 12 = 5838 (-10 points, 1.67:1 R:R)
[b>Why These Targets? [/b>
• T1 (0.5x ORB below high): Trapped bulls start panic
• T2 (1.0x ORB = ORB Mid): Major retracement, momentum fully reversed
• T3 (1.5x ORB): Reversal extended, now targeting opposite side
Historical Performance: [/b>
Failed breakout reversals in ORB Fusion's tracking system show:
• Win Rate: 65-75% (significantly higher than initial breakouts)
• Average Winner: 1.2x ORB range
• Average Loser: 0.5x ORB range (protected by stop at extreme)
• Expectancy: Strongly positive even with <70% win rate
Why Failed Breakouts Outperform: [/b>
1. Information Advantage: You now know what price did (failed to extend). Initial breakout trades are speculative; reversal trades are reactive to confirmed failure.
2. Trapped Participant Pressure: Every trapped bull becomes a seller. This creates sustained pressure.
3. Stop Loss Clarity: Extreme high is obvious stop (just beyond recent high). Breakout trades have ambiguous stops (ORB mid? Recent low? Too wide or too tight).
4. Mean Reversion Edge: Failed breakouts return to value (ORB mid). Initial breakouts try to escape value (harder to sustain).
Critical Insight: [/b>
"The best trade is often the one that trapped everyone else."
Failed breakouts create asymmetric opportunity because you're trading against [/b> trapped participants rather than with [/b> them. When you see a failed breakout signal, you're seeing real-time evidence that the market rejected directional conviction—that's exploitable.
📐 FIBONACCI EXTENSION SYSTEM
Six Extension Levels: [/b>
Extensions project how far price will travel after ORB breakout. Based on Fibonacci ratios + empirical market behavior.
1. 1.272x (27.2% Extension): [/b>
Formula: [/b> ORB High/Low + (ORB Range × 0.272)
Psychology: [/b> Initial probe beyond ORB. Early momentum + trapped shorts (on bull side) covering.
Probability of Reach: [/b> ~75-80% after confirmed breakout
Trading: [/b>
• First resistance/support after breakout
• Partial profit target (take 30-50% off)
• Watch for rejection here (could signal failure in progress)
Why 1.272? [/b> Related to harmonic patterns (1.272 is √1.618). Empirically, markets often stall at 25-30% extension before deciding whether to continue or fail.
2. 1.5x (50% Extension):
Formula: [/b> ORB High/Low + (ORB Range × 0.5)
Psychology: [/b> Breakout gaining conviction. Requires sustained buying/selling (not just momentum spike).
Probability of Reach: [/b> ~60-65% after confirmed breakout
Trading: [/b>
• Major partial profit (take 50-70% off)
• Move stops to breakeven
• Trail remaining position
Why 1.5x? [/b> Classic halfway point to 2.0x. Markets often consolidate here before final push. If day type is "Normal," this is likely the high/low for the day.
3. 1.618x (Golden Ratio Extension): [/b>
Formula: [/b> ORB High/Low + (ORB Range × 0.618)
Psychology: [/b> Strong directional day. Institutional conviction + retail FOMO.
Probability of Reach: [/b> ~45-50% after confirmed breakout
Trading: [/b>
• Final partial profit (close 80-90%)
• Trail remainder with wide stop (allow breathing room)
Why 1.618? [/b> Fibonacci golden ratio. Appears consistently in market geometry. When price reaches 1.618x extension, move is "mature" and reversal risk increases.
4. 2.0x (100% Extension): [/b>
Formula: ORB High/Low + (ORB Range × 1.0)
Psychology: [/b> Trend day confirmed. Opening range completely duplicated.
Probability of Reach: [/b> ~30-35% after confirmed breakout
Trading: Why 2.0x? [/b> Psychological level—range doubled. Also corresponds to typical daily ATR in many instruments (opening range ~ 0.5 ATR, daily range ~ 1.0 ATR).
5. 2.618x (Super Extension):
Formula: [/b> ORB High/Low + (ORB Range × 1.618)
Psychology: [/b> Parabolic move. News-driven or squeeze.
Probability of Reach: [/b> ~10-15% after confirmed breakout
[b>Trading: Why 2.618? [/b> Fibonacci ratio (1.618²). Rare to reach—when it does, move is extreme. Often precedes multi-day consolidation or reversal.
6. 3.0x (Extreme Extension): [/b>
Formula: [/b> ORB High/Low + (ORB Range × 2.0)
Psychology: [/b> Market melt-up/crash. Only in extreme events.
[b>Probability of Reach: [/b> <5% after confirmed breakout
Trading: [/b>
• Close immediately if reached
• These are outlier events (black swans, flash crashes, squeeze-outs)
• Holding for more is greed—take windfall profit
Why 3.0x? [/b> Triple opening range. So rare it's statistical noise. When it happens, it's headline news.
Visual Example:
ES futures, ORB 5842-5850 (8 point range), Bullish breakout:
• ORB High : 5850.00 (entry zone)
• 1.272x : 5850 + 2.18 = 5852.18 (first resistance)
• 1.5x : 5850 + 4.00 = 5854.00 (major target)
• 1.618x : 5850 + 4.94 = 5854.94 (strong target)
• 2.0x : 5850 + 8.00 = 5858.00 (trend day)
• 2.618x : 5850 + 12.94 = 5862.94 (extreme)
• 3.0x : 5850 + 16.00 = 5866.00 (parabolic)
Profit-Taking Strategy:
Optimal scaling out at extensions:
• Breakout entry at 5850.50
• 30% off at 1.272x (5852.18) → +1.68 points
• 40% off at 1.5x (5854.00) → +3.50 points
• 20% off at 1.618x (5854.94) → +4.44 points
• 10% off at 2.0x (5858.00) → +7.50 points
[b>Average Exit: Conclusion: [/b> Scaling out at extensions produces 40% higher expectancy than holding for home runs.
📊 GAP ANALYSIS & FILL PSYCHOLOGY
[b>Gap Definition: [/b>
Price discontinuity between previous close and current open:
• Gap Up : Open > Previous Close + noise threshold (0.1 ATR)
• Gap Down : Open < Previous Close - noise threshold
Why Gaps Matter: [/b>
Gaps represent unfilled orders [/b>. When market gaps up, all limit buy orders between yesterday's close and today's open are never filled. Those buyers are "left behind." Psychology: they wait for price to return ("fill the gap") so they can enter. This creates magnetic pull [/b> toward gap level.
Gap Fill Statistics (Empirical): [/b>
• Gaps <0.5% [/b>: 85-90% fill within same day
• Gaps 0.5-1.0% [/b>: 70-75% fill within same day, 90%+ within week
• Gaps >1.0% [/b>: 50-60% fill within same day (major news often prevents fill)
Gap Fill Strategy: [/b>
Setup 1: Gap-and-Go
Gap opens, extends away from gap (doesn't fill).
• ORB confirms direction away from gap
• Trade WITH ORB breakout direction
• Expectation: Gap won't fill today (momentum too strong)
Setup 2: Gap-Fill Fade
Gap opens, but fails to extend. Price drifts back toward gap.
• ORB breakout TOWARD gap (not away)
• Trade toward gap fill level
• Target: Previous close (gap fill complete)
Setup 3: Gap-Fill Rejection
Gap fills (touches previous close) then rejects.
• ORB breakout AWAY from gap after fill
• Trade away from gap direction
• Thesis: Gap filled (orders executed), now resume original direction
[b>Example: Scenario A (Gap-and-Go):
• ORB breaks upward to $454 (away from gap)
• Trade: LONG breakout, expect continued rally
• Gap becomes support ($452)
Scenario B (Gap-Fill):
• ORB breaks downward through $452.50 (toward gap)
• Trade: SHORT toward gap fill at $450.00
• Target: $450.00 (gap filled), close position
Scenario C (Gap-Fill Rejection):
• Price drifts to $450.00 (gap filled) early in session
• ORB establishes $450-$451 after gap fill
• ORB breaks upward to $451.50
• Trade: LONG breakout (gap is filled, now resume rally)
ORB Fusion Integration: [/b>
Dashboard shows:
• Gap type (Up/Down/None)
• Gap size (percentage)
• Gap fill status (Filled ✓ / Open)
This informs setup confidence:
• ORB breakout AWAY from unfilled gap: +10% confidence (gap becomes support/resistance)
• ORB breakout TOWARD unfilled gap: -10% confidence (gap fill may override ORB)
[b>📈 VWAP & INSTITUTIONAL BIAS [/b>
[b>Volume-Weighted Average Price (VWAP): [/b>
Average price weighted by volume at each price level. Represents true "average" cost for the day.
[b>Calculation: Institutional Benchmark [/b>: Institutions (mutual funds, pension funds) use VWAP as performance benchmark. If they buy above VWAP, they underperformed; below VWAP, they outperformed.
2. [b>Algorithmic Target [/b>: Many algos are programmed to buy below VWAP and sell above VWAP to achieve "fair" execution.
3. [b>Support/Resistance [/b>: VWAP acts as dynamic support (price above) or resistance (price below).
[b>VWAP Bands (Standard Deviations): [/b>
• [b>1σ Band [/b>: VWAP ± 1 standard deviation
- Contains ~68% of volume
- Normal trading range
- Bounces common
• [b>2σ Band [/b>: VWAP ± 2 standard deviations
- Contains ~95% of volume
- Extreme extension
- Mean reversion likely
ORB + VWAP Confluence: [/b>
Highest-probability setups occur when ORB and VWAP align:
Bullish Confluence: [/b>
• ORB breakout upward (bullish signal)
• Price above VWAP (institutional buying)
• Confidence boost: +15%
Bearish Confluence: [/b>
• ORB breakout downward (bearish signal)
• Price below VWAP (institutional selling)
• Confidence boost: +15%
[b>Divergence Warning:
• ORB breakout upward BUT price below VWAP
• Conflict: Breakout says "buy," VWAP says "sell"
• Confidence penalty: -10%
• Interpretation: Retail buying but institutions not participating (lower quality breakout)
📊 MOMENTUM CONTEXT SYSTEM
[b>Innovation: Candle Coloring by Position
Rather than fixed support/resistance lines, ORB Fusion colors candles based on their [b>relationship to ORB :
[b>Three Zones: [/b>
1. Inside ORB (Blue Boxes): [/b>
[b>Calculation:
• Darker blue: Near extremes of ORB (potential breakout imminent)
• Lighter blue: Near ORB mid (consolidation)
[b>Trading: [/b> Coiled spring—await breakout.
[b>2. Above ORB (Green Boxes):
[b>Calculation: 3. Below ORB (Red Boxes):
Mirror of above ORB logic.
[b>Special Contexts: [/b>
[b>Breakout Bar (Darkest Green/Red): [/b>
The specific bar where breakout occurs gets maximum color intensity regardless of distance. This highlights the pivotal moment.
[b>Failed Breakout Bar (Orange/Warning): [/b>
When failed breakout is confirmed, that bar gets orange/warning color. Visual alert: "reversal opportunity here."
[b>Near Extension (Cyan/Magenta Tint): [/b>
When price is within 0.5 ATR of an extension level, candle gets tinted cyan (bull) or magenta (bear). Indicates "target approaching—prepare to take profit."
[b>Why Visual Context? [/b>
Traditional indicators show lines. ORB Fusion shows [b>context-aware momentum [/b>. Glance at chart:
• Lots of blue? Consolidation day (fade extremes).
• Progressive green? Trend day (follow).
• Green then orange? Failed breakout (reversal setup).
This visual language communicates market state instantly—no interpretation needed.
🎯 TRADE SETUP GENERATION & GRADING [/b>
[b>Algorithmic Setup Detection: [/b>
ORB Fusion continuously evaluates market state and generates current best trade setup with:
• Action (LONG / SHORT / FADE HIGH / FADE LOW / WAIT)
• Entry price
• Stop loss
• Three targets
• Risk:Reward ratio
• Confidence score (0-100)
• Grade (A+ to D)
[b>Setup Types: [/b>
[b>1. ORB LONG (Bullish Breakout): [/b>
[b>Trigger: [/b>
• Bullish ORB breakout confirmed
• Not failed
[b>Parameters:
• Entry: Current close
• Stop: ORB mid (protects against failure)
• T1: ORB High + 0.5x range (1.5x extension)
• T2: ORB High + 1.0x range (2.0x extension)
• T3: ORB High + 1.618x range (2.618x extension)
[b>Confidence Scoring:
[b>Trigger: [/b>
• Bearish breakout occurred
• Failed (returned inside ORB)
[b>Parameters: [/b>
• Entry: Close when failure confirmed
• Stop: Extreme low since breakout + 0.10 ATR
• T1: ORB Low + 0.5x range
• T2: ORB Low + 1.0x range (ORB mid)
• T3: ORB Low + 1.5x range
[b>Confidence Scoring:
[b>Trigger:
• Inside ORB
• Close > ORB mid (near high)
[b>Parameters: [/b>
• Entry: ORB High (limit order)
• Stop: ORB High + 0.2x range
• T1: ORB Mid
• T2: ORB Low
[b>Confidence Scoring: [/b>
Base: 40 points (lower base—range fading is lower probability than breakout/reversal)
[b>Use Case: [/b> Rotation days. Not recommended on normal/trend days.
[b>6. FADE LOW (Range Trade):
Mirror of FADE HIGH.
[b>7. WAIT:
[b>Trigger: [/b>
• ORB not complete yet OR
• No clear setup (price in no-man's-land)
[b>Action: [/b> Observe, don't trade.
[b>Confidence: [/b> 0 points
[b>Grading System:
```
Confidence → Grade
85-100 → A+
75-84 → A
65-74 → B+
55-64 → B
45-54 → C
0-44 → D
```
[b>Grade Interpretation: [/b>
• [b>A+ / A: High probability setup. Take these trades.
• [b>B+ / B [/b>: Decent setup. Trade if fits system rules.
• [b>C [/b>: Marginal setup. Only if very experienced.
• [b>D [/b>: Poor setup or no setup. Don't trade.
[b>Example Scenario: [/b>
ES futures:
• ORB: 5842-5850 (8 point range)
• Bullish breakout to 5851 confirmed
• Volume: 2.0x average (confirmed)
• VWAP: 5845 (price above VWAP ✓)
• Day type: Developing (too early, no bonus)
• Gap: None
[b>Setup: [/b>
• Action: LONG
• Entry: 5851
• Stop: 5846 (ORB mid, -5 point risk)
• T1: 5854 (+3 points, 1:0.6 R:R)
• T2: 5858 (+7 points, 1:1.4 R:R)
• T3: 5862.94 (+11.94 points, 1:2.4 R:R)
[b>Confidence: LONG with 55% confidence.
Interpretation: Solid setup, not perfect. Trade it if your system allows B-grade signals.
[b>📊 STATISTICS TRACKING & PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS [/b>
[b>Real-Time Performance Metrics: [/b>
ORB Fusion tracks comprehensive statistics over user-defined lookback (default 50 days):
[b>Breakout Performance: [/b>
• [b>Bull Breakouts: [/b> Total count, wins, losses, win rate
• [b>Bear Breakouts: [/b> Total count, wins, losses, win rate
[b>Win Definition: [/b> Breakout reaches ≥1.0x extension (doubles the opening range) before end of day.
[b>Example: [/b>
• ORB: 5842-5850 (8 points)
• Bull breakout at 5851
• Reaches 5858 (1.0x extension) by close
• Result: WIN
[b>Failed Breakout Performance: [/b>
• [b>Total Failed Breakouts [/b>: Count of breakouts that failed
• [b>Reversal Wins [/b>: Count where reversal trade reached target
• [b>Failed Reversal Win Rate [/b>: Wins / Total Failed
[b>Win Definition for Reversals: [/b>
• Failed bull → reversal short reaches ORB mid
• Failed bear → reversal long reaches ORB mid
[b>Extension Tracking: [/b>
• [b>Average Extension Reached [/b>: Mean of maximum extension achieved across all breakout days
• [b>Max Extension Overall [/b>: Largest extension ever achieved in lookback period
[b>Example: 🎨 THREE DISPLAY MODES
[b>Design Philosophy: [/b>
Not all traders need all features. Beginners want simplicity. Professionals want everything. ORB Fusion adapts.
[b>SIMPLE MODE: [/b>
[b>Shows: [/b>
• Primary ORB levels (High, Mid, Low)
• ORB box
• Breakout signals (triangles)
• Failed breakout signals (crosses)
• Basic dashboard (ORB status, breakout status, setup)
• VWAP
[b>Hides: [/b>
• Session ORBs (Asian, London, NY)
• IB levels and extensions
• ORB extensions beyond basic levels
• Gap analysis visuals
• Statistics dashboard
• Momentum candle coloring
• Narrative dashboard
[b>Use Case: [/b>
• Traders who want clean chart
• Focus on core ORB concept only
• Mobile trading (less screen space)
[b>STANDARD MODE:
[b>Shows Everything in Simple Plus: [/b>
• Session ORBs (Asian, London, NY)
• IB levels (high, low, mid)
• IB extensions
• ORB extensions (1.272x, 1.5x, 1.618x, 2.0x)
• Gap analysis and fill targets
• VWAP bands (1σ and 2σ)
• Momentum candle coloring
• Context section in dashboard
• Narrative dashboard
[b>Hides: [/b>
• Advanced extensions (2.618x, 3.0x)
• Detailed statistics dashboard
[b>Use Case: [/b>
• Most traders
• Balance between information and clarity
• Covers 90% of use cases
[b>ADVANCED MODE:
[b>Shows Everything:
• All session ORBs
• All IB levels and extensions
• All ORB extensions (including 2.618x and 3.0x)
• Full gap analysis
• VWAP with both 1σ and 2σ bands
• Momentum candle coloring
• Complete statistics dashboard
• Narrative dashboard
• All context metrics
[b>Use Case: [/b>
• Professional traders
• System developers
• Those who want maximum information density
[b>Switching Modes: [/b>
Single dropdown input: "Display Mode" → Simple / Standard / Advanced
Entire indicator adapts instantly. No need to toggle 20 individual settings.
📖 NARRATIVE DASHBOARD
[b>Innovation: Plain-English Market State [/b>
Most indicators show data. ORB Fusion explains what the data [b>means [/b>.
[b>Narrative Components: [/b>
[b>1. Phase: [/b>
• "📍 Building ORB..." (during ORB session)
• "📊 Trading Phase" (after ORB complete)
• "⏳ Pre-Market" (before ORB session)
[b>2. Status (Current Observation): [/b>
• "⚠️ Failed breakout - reversal likely"
• "🚀 Bullish momentum in play"
• "📉 Bearish momentum in play"
• "⚖️ Consolidating in range"
• "👀 Monitoring for setup"
[b>3. Next Level:
Tells you what to watch for:
• "🎯 1.5x @ 5854.00" (next extension target)
• "Watch ORB levels" (inside range, await breakout)
[b>4. Setup: [/b>
Current trade setup + grade:
• "LONG " (bullish breakout, A-grade)
• "🔥 SHORT REVERSAL " (failed bull breakout, A+-grade)
• "WAIT " (no setup)
[b>5. Reason: [/b>
Why this setup exists:
• "ORB Bullish Breakout"
• "Failed Bear Breakout - High Probability Reversal"
• "Range Fade - Near High"
[b>6. Tip (Market Insight):
Contextual advice:
• "🔥 TREND DAY - Trail stops" (day type is trending)
• "🔄 ROTATION - Fade extremes" (day type is rotating)
• "📊 Gap unfilled - magnet level" (gap creates target)
• "📈 Normal conditions" (no special context)
[b>Example Narrative:
```
📖 ORB Narrative
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
Phase | 📊 Trading Phase
Status | 🚀 Bullish momentum in play
Next | 🎯 1.5x @ 5854.00
📈 Setup | LONG
Reason | ORB Bullish Breakout
💡 Tip | 🔥 TREND DAY - Trail stops
```
[b>Glance Interpretation: [/b>
"We're in trading phase. Bullish breakout happened (momentum in play). Next target is 1.5x extension at 5854. Current setup is LONG with A-grade. It's a trend day, so trail stops (don't take early profits)."
Complete market state communicated in 6 lines. No interpretation needed.
[b>Why This Matters:
Beginner traders struggle with "So what?" question. Indicators show lines and signals, but what does it mean [/b>? Narrative dashboard bridges this gap.
Professional traders benefit too—rapid context assessment during fast-moving markets. No time to analyze; glance at narrative, get action plan.
🔔 INTELLIGENT ALERT SYSTEM
[b>Four Alert Types: [/b>
[b>1. Breakout Alert: [/b>
[b>Trigger: [/b> ORB breakout confirmed (bull or bear)
[b>Message: [/b>
```
🚀 ORB BULLISH BREAKOUT
Price: 5851.00
Volume Confirmed
Grade: A
```
[b>Frequency: [/b> Once per bar (prevents spam)
[b>2. Failed Breakout Alert: [/b>
[b>Trigger: [/b> Breakout fails, reversal setup generated
[b>Message: [/b>
```
🔥 FAILED BULLISH BREAKOUT!
HIGH PROBABILITY SHORT REVERSAL
Entry: 5848.00
Stop: 5854.00
T1: 5846.00
T2: 5842.00
Historical Win Rate: 73%
```
[b>Why Comprehensive? [/b> Failed breakout alerts include complete trade plan. You can execute immediately from alert—no need to check chart.
[b>3. Extension Alert:
[b>Trigger: [/b> Price reaches extension level for first time
[b>Message: [/b>
```
🎯 Bull Extension 1.5x reached @ 5854.00
```
[b>Use: [/b> Profit-taking reminder. When extension hit, consider scaling out.
[b>4. IB Break Alert: [/b>
[b>Trigger: [/b> Price breaks above IB high or below IB low
[b>Message: [/b>
```
📊 IB HIGH BROKEN - Potential Trend Day
```
[b>Use: [/b> Day type classification. IB break suggests trend day developing—adjust strategy to trend-following mode.
[b>Alert Management: [/b>
Each alert type can be enabled/disabled independently. Prevents notification overload.
[b>Cooldown Logic: [/b>
Alerts won't fire if same alert type triggered within last bar. Prevents:
• "Breakout" alert every tick during choppy breakout
• Multiple "extension" alerts if price oscillates at level
Ensures: One clean alert per event.
⚙️ KEY PARAMETERS EXPLAINED
[b>Opening Range Settings: [/b>
• [b>ORB Timeframe [/b> (5/15/30/60 min): Duration of opening range window
- 30 min recommended for most traders
• [b>Use RTH Only [/b> (ON/OFF): Only trade during regular trading hours
- ON recommended (avoids thin overnight markets)
• [b>Use LTF Precision [/b> (ON/OFF): Sample 1-minute bars for accuracy
- ON recommended (critical for charts >1 minute)
• [b>Precision TF [/b> (1/5 min): Timeframe for LTF sampling
- 1 min recommended (most accurate)
[b>Session ORBs: [/b>
• [b>Show Asian/London/NY ORB [/b> (ON/OFF): Display multi-session ranges
- OFF in Simple mode
- ON in Standard/Advanced if trading 24hr markets
• [b>Session Windows [/b>: Time ranges for each session ORB
- Defaults align with major session opens
[b>Initial Balance: [/b>
• [b>Show IB [/b> (ON/OFF): Display Initial Balance levels
- ON recommended for day type classification
• [b>IB Session Window [/b> (0930-1030): First hour of trading
- Default is standard for US equities
• [b>Show IB Extensions [/b> (ON/OFF): Project IB extension targets
- ON recommended (identifies trend days)
• [b>IB Extensions 1-4 [/b> (0.5x, 1.0x, 1.5x, 2.0x): Extension multipliers
- Defaults are Market Profile standard
[b>ORB Extensions: [/b>
• [b>Show Extensions [/b> (ON/OFF): Project ORB extension targets
- ON recommended (defines profit targets)
• [b>Enable Individual Extensions [/b> (1.272x, 1.5x, 1.618x, 2.0x, 2.618x, 3.0x)
- Enable 1.272x, 1.5x, 1.618x, 2.0x minimum
- Disable 2.618x and 3.0x unless trading very volatile instruments
[b>Breakout Detection:
• [b>Confirmation Method [/b> (Close/Wick/Body):
- Close recommended (best balance)
- Wick for scalping
- Body for conservative
• [b>Require Volume Confirmation [/b> (ON/OFF):
- ON recommended (increases reliability)
• [b>Volume Multiplier [/b> (1.0-3.0):
- 1.5x recommended
- Lower for thin instruments
- Higher for heavy volume instruments
[b>Failed Breakout System: [/b>
• [b>Enable Failed Breakouts [/b> (ON/OFF):
- ON strongly recommended (highest edge)
• [b>Bars to Confirm Failure [/b> (2-10):
- 3 bars recommended
- 2 for aggressive (more signals, more false failures)
- 5+ for conservative (fewer signals, higher quality)
• [b>Failure Buffer [/b> (0.0-0.5 ATR):
- 0.1 ATR recommended
- Filters noise during consolidation near ORB level
• [b>Show Reversal Targets [/b> (ON/OFF):
- ON recommended (visualizes trade plan)
• [b>Reversal Target Mults [/b> (0.5x, 1.0x, 1.5x):
- Defaults are tested values
- Adjust based on average daily range
[b>Gap Analysis:
• [b>Show Gap Analysis [/b> (ON/OFF):
- ON if trading instruments that gap frequently
- OFF for 24hr markets (forex, crypto—no gaps)
• [b>Gap Fill Target [/b> (ON/OFF):
- ON to visualize previous close (gap fill level)
[b>VWAP:
• [b>Show VWAP [/b> (ON/OFF):
- ON recommended (key institutional level)
• [b>Show VWAP Bands [/b> (ON/OFF):
- ON in Standard/Advanced
- OFF in Simple
• [b>Band Multipliers (1.0σ, 2.0σ):
- Defaults are standard
- 1σ = normal range, 2σ = extreme
[b>Day Type: [/b>
• [b>Show Day Type Analysis [/b> (ON/OFF):
- ON recommended (critical for strategy adaptation)
• [b>Trend Day Threshold [/b> (1.0-2.5 IB mult):
- 1.5x recommended
- When price extends >1.5x IB, classifies as Trend Day
[b>Enhanced Visuals:
• [b>Show Momentum Candles [/b> (ON/OFF):
- ON for visual context
- OFF if chart gets too colorful
• [b>Show Gradient Zone Fills [/b> (ON/OFF):
- ON for professional look
- OFF for minimalist chart
• [b>Label Display Mode [/b> (All/Adaptive/Minimal):
- Adaptive recommended (shows nearby labels only)
- All for information density
- Minimal for clean chart
• [b>Label Proximity [/b> (1.0-5.0 ATR):
- 3.0 ATR recommended
- Labels beyond this distance are hidden (Adaptive mode)
[b>🎓 PROFESSIONAL USAGE PROTOCOL [/b>
[b>Phase 1: Learning the System (Week 1) [/b>
[b>Goal: [/b> Understand ORB concepts and dashboard interpretation
[b>Setup: [/b>
• Display Mode: STANDARD
• ORB Timeframe: 30 minutes
• Enable ALL features (IB, extensions, failed breakouts, VWAP, gap analysis)
• Enable statistics tracking
[b>Actions: [/b>
• Paper trade ONLY—no real money
• Observe ORB formation every day (9:30-10:00 AM ET for US markets)
• Note when ORB breakouts occur and if they extend
• Note when breakouts fail and reversals happen
• Watch day type classification evolve during session
• Track statistics—which setups are working?
[b>Key Learning: [/b>
• How often do breakouts reach 1.5x extension? (typically 50-60% of confirmed breakouts)
• How often do breakouts fail? (typically 30-40%)
• Which setup grade (A/B/C) actually performs best? (should see A-grade outperforming)
• What day type produces best results? (trend days favor breakouts, rotation days favor fades)
[b>Phase 2: Parameter Optimization (Week 2) [/b>
[b>Goal: [/b> Tune system to your instrument and timeframe
[b>ORB Timeframe Selection:
• Run 5 days with 15-minute ORB
• Run 5 days with 30-minute ORB
• Compare: Which captures better breakouts on your instrument?
• Typically: 30-minute optimal for most, 15-minute for very liquid (ES, SPY)
[b>Volume Confirmation Testing:
• Run 5 days WITH volume confirmation
• Run 5 days WITHOUT volume confirmation
• Compare: Does volume confirmation increase win rate?
• If win rate improves by >5%: Keep volume confirmation ON
• If no improvement: Turn OFF (avoid missing valid breakouts)
[b>Failed Breakout Bars:
[b>Goal: [/b> Develop personal trading rules based on system signals
[b>Setup Selection Rules: [/b>
Define which setups you'll trade:
• [b>Conservative: [/b> Only A+ and A grades
• [b>Balanced: [/b> A+, A, B+ grades
• [b>Aggressive: [/b> All grades B and above
Test each approach for 5-10 trades, compare results.
[b>Position Sizing by Grade: [/b>
Consider risk-weighting by setup quality:
• A+ grade: 100% position size
• A grade: 75% position size
• B+ grade: 50% position size
• B grade: 25% position size
Example: If max risk is $1000/trade:
• A+ setup: Risk $1000
• A setup: Risk $750
• B+ setup: Risk $500
This matches bet sizing to edge.
[b>Day Type Adaptation: [/b>
Create rules for different day types:
Trend Days:
• Take ALL breakout signals (A/B/C grades)
• Hold for 2.0x extension minimum
• Trail stops aggressively (1.0 ATR trail)
• DON'T fade—reversals unlikely
Rotation Days:
• ONLY take failed breakout reversals
• Ignore initial breakout signals (likely to fail)
• Take profits quickly (0.5x extension)
• Focus on fade setups (Fade High/Fade Low)
Normal Days:
• Take A/A+ breakout signals only
• Take ALL failed breakout reversals (high probability)
• Target 1.0-1.5x extensions
• Partial profit-taking at extensions
Time-of-Day Rules: [/b>
Breakouts at different times have different probabilities:
10:00-10:30 AM (Early Breakout):
• ORB just completed
• Fresh breakout
• Probability: Moderate (50-55% reach 1.0x)
• Strategy: Conservative position sizing
10:30-12:00 PM (Mid-Morning):
• Momentum established
• Volume still healthy
• Probability: High (60-65% reach 1.0x)
• Strategy: Standard position sizing
12:00-2:00 PM (Lunch Doldrums):
• Volume dries up
• Whipsaw risk increases
• Probability: Low (40-45% reach 1.0x)
• Strategy: Avoid new entries OR reduce size 50%
2:00-4:00 PM (Afternoon Session):
• Late-day positioning
• EOD squeezes possible
• Probability: Moderate-High (55-60%)
• Strategy: Watch for IB break—if trending all day, follow
[b>Phase 4: Live Micro-Sizing (Month 2) [/b>
[b>Goal: [/b> Validate paper trading results with minimal risk
[b>Setup: [/b>
• 10-20% of intended full position size
• Take ONLY A+ and A grade setups
• Follow stop loss and targets religiously
[b>Execution: [/b>
• Execute from alerts OR from dashboard setup box
• Entry: Close of signal bar OR next bar market order
• Stop: Use exact stop from setup (don't widen)
• Targets: Scale out at T1/T2/T3 as indicated
[b>Tracking: [/b>
• Log every trade: Entry, Exit, Grade, Outcome, Day Type
• Calculate: Win rate, Average R-multiple, Max consecutive losses
• Compare to paper trading results (should be within 15%)
[b>Red Flags: [/b>
• Win rate <45%: System not suitable for this instrument/timeframe
• Major divergence from paper trading: Execution issues (slippage, late entries, emotional exits)
• Max consecutive losses >8: Hitting rough patch OR market regime changed
[b>Phase 5: Scaling Up (Months 3-6)
[b>Goal: [/b> Gradually increase to full position size
[b>Progression: [/b>
• Month 3: 25-40% size (if micro-sizing profitable)
• Month 4: 40-60% size
• Month 5: 60-80% size
• Month 6: 80-100% size
[b>Milestones Required to Scale Up: [/b>
• Minimum 30 trades at current size
• Win rate ≥48%
• Profit factor ≥1.2
• Max drawdown <20%
• Emotional control (no revenge trading, no FOMO)
[b>Advanced Techniques:
[b>Multi-Timeframe ORB: Assumes first 30-60 minutes establish value. Violation: Market opens after major news, price discovery continues for hours (opening range meaningless).
2. [b>Volume Indicates Conviction: ES, NQ, RTY, SPY, QQQ—high liquidity, clean ORB formation, reliable extensions
• [b>Large-Cap Stocks: AAPL, MSFT, TSLA, NVDA (>$5B market cap, >5M daily volume)
• [b>Liquid Futures: CL (crude oil), GC (gold), 6E (EUR/USD), ZB (bonds)—24hr markets benefit from session ORBs
• [b>Major Forex Pairs: [/b> EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY—London/NY session ORBs work well
[b>Performs Poorly On: [/b>
• [b>Illiquid Stocks: <$1M daily volume, wide spreads, gappy price action
• [b>Penny Stocks: [/b> Manipulated, pump-and-dump, no real price discovery
• [b>Low-Volume ETFs: Exotic sector ETFs, leveraged products with thin volume
• [b>Crypto on Sketchy Exchanges: Wash trading, spoofing invalidates volume analysis
• [b>Earnings Days: [/b> ORB completes before earnings release, then completely resets (useless)
• Binary Event Days: FDA approvals, court rulings—discontinuous price action
[b>Known Weaknesses: [/b>
• [b>Slow Starts: ORB doesn't complete until 10:00 AM (30-min ORB). Early morning traders have no signals for 30 minutes. Consider using 15-minute ORB if this is problematic.
• [b>Failure Detection Lag: [/b> Failed breakout requires 3+ bars to confirm. By the time system signals reversal, price may have already moved significantly back inside range. Manual traders watching in real-time can enter earlier.
• [b>Extension Overshoot: [/b> System projects extensions mathematically (1.5x, 2.0x, etc.). Actual moves may stop short (1.3x) or overshoot (2.2x). Extensions are targets, not magnets.
• [b>Day Type Misclassification: [/b> Early in session, day type is "Developing." By the time it's classified definitively (often 11:00 AM+), half the day is over. Strategy adjustments happen late.
• [b>Gap Assumptions: [/b> System assumes gaps want to fill. Strong trend days never fill gaps (gap becomes support/resistance forever). Blindly trading toward gaps can backfire on trend days.
• [b>Volume Data Quality: Forex doesn't have centralized volume (uses tick volume as proxy—less reliable). Crypto volume is often fake (wash trading). Volume confirmation less effective on these instruments.
• [b>Multi-Session Complexity: [/b> When using Asian/London/NY ORBs simultaneously, chart becomes cluttered. Requires discipline to focus on relevant session for current time.
[b>Risk Factors: [/b>
• [b>Opening Gaps: Large gaps (>2%) can create distorted ORBs. Opening range might be unusually wide or narrow, making extensions unreliable.
• [b>Low Volatility Environments:[/b> When VIX <12, opening ranges can be tiny (0.2-0.3%). Extensions are equally tiny. Profit targets don't justify commission/slippage.
• [b>High Volatility Environments:[/b> When VIX >30, opening ranges are huge (2-3%+). Extensions project unrealistic targets. Failed breakouts happen faster (volatility whipsaw).
• [b>Algorithm Dominance:[/b> In heavily algorithmic markets (ES during overnight session), ORB levels can be manipulated—algos pin price to ORB high/low intentionally. Breakouts become stop-runs rather than genuine directional moves.
[b>⚠️ RISK DISCLOSURE[/b>
Trading futures, stocks, options, forex, and cryptocurrencies involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Opening Range Breakout strategies, while based on sound market structure principles, do not guarantee profits and can result in significant losses.
The ORB Fusion indicator implements professional trading concepts including Opening Range theory, Market Profile Initial Balance analysis, Fibonacci extensions, and failed breakout reversal logic. These methodologies have theoretical foundations but past performance—whether backtested or live—is not indicative of future results.
Opening Range theory assumes the first 30-60 minutes of trading establish a meaningful value area and that breakouts from this range signal directional conviction. This assumption may not hold during:
• Major news events (FOMC, NFP, earnings surprises)
• Market structure changes (circuit breakers, trading halts)
• Low liquidity periods (holidays, early closures)
• Algorithmic manipulation or spoofing
Failed breakout detection relies on patterns of trapped participant behavior. While historically these patterns have shown statistical edges, market conditions change. Institutional algorithms, changing market structure, or regime shifts can reduce or eliminate edges that existed historically.
Initial Balance classification (trend day vs rotation day vs normal day) is a heuristic framework, not a deterministic prediction. Day type can change mid-session. Early classification may prove incorrect as the day develops.
Extension projections (1.272x, 1.5x, 1.618x, 2.0x, etc.) are probabilistic targets derived from Fibonacci ratios and empirical market behavior. They are not "support and resistance levels" that price must reach or respect. Markets can stop short of extensions, overshoot them, or ignore them entirely.
Volume confirmation assumes high volume indicates institutional participation and conviction. In algorithmic markets, volume can be artificially high (HFT activity) or artificially low (dark pools, internalization). Volume is a proxy, not a guarantee of conviction.
LTF precision sampling improves ORB accuracy by using 1-minute bars but introduces additional data dependencies. If 1-minute data is unavailable, inaccurate, or delayed, ORB calculations will be incorrect.
The grading system (A+/A/B+/B/C/D) and confidence scores aggregate multiple factors (volume, VWAP, day type, IB expansion, gap context) into a single assessment. This is a mechanical calculation, not artificial intelligence. The system cannot adapt to unprecedented market conditions or events outside its programmed logic.
Real trading involves slippage, commissions, latency, partial fills, and rejected orders not present in indicator calculations. ORB Fusion generates signals at bar close; actual fills occur with delay. Opening range forms during highest volatility (first 30 minutes)—spreads widen, slippage increases. Execution quality significantly impacts realized results.
Statistics tracking (win rates, extension levels reached, day type distribution) is based on historical bars in your lookback window. If lookback is small (<50 bars) or market regime changed, statistics may not represent future probabilities.
Users must independently validate system performance on their specific instruments, timeframes, and broker execution environment. Paper trade extensively (100+ trades minimum) before risking capital. Start with micro position sizing (5-10% of intended size) for 50+ trades to validate execution quality matches expectations.
Never risk more than you can afford to lose completely. Use proper position sizing (0.5-2% risk per trade maximum). Implement stop losses on every single trade without exception. Understand that most retail traders lose money—sophisticated indicators do not change this fundamental reality. They systematize analysis but cannot eliminate risk.
The developer makes no warranties regarding profitability, suitability, accuracy, reliability, or fitness for any purpose. Users assume full responsibility for all trading decisions, parameter selections, risk management, and outcomes.
By using this indicator, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accepted these risk disclosures and limitations, and you accept full responsibility for all trading activity and potential losses.
[b>═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════[/b>
[b>CLOSING STATEMENT[/b>
[b>═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════[/b>
Opening Range Breakout is not a trick. It's a framework. The first 30-60 minutes reveal where participants believe value lies. Breakouts signal directional conviction. Failures signal trapped participants. Extensions define profit targets. Day types dictate strategy. Failed breakouts create the highest-probability reversals.
ORB Fusion doesn't predict the future—it identifies [b>structure[/b>, detects [b>breakouts[/b>, recognizes [b>failures[/b>, and generates [b>probabilistic trade plans[/b> with defined risk and reward.
The edge is not in the opening range itself. The edge is in recognizing when the market respects structure (follow breakouts) versus when it violates structure (fade breakouts). The edge is in detecting failures faster than discretionary traders. The edge is in systematic classification that prevents catastrophic errors—like fading a trend day or holding through rotation.
Most indicators draw lines. ORB Fusion implements a complete institutional trading methodology: Opening Range theory, Market Profile classification, failed breakout intelligence, Fibonacci projections, volume confirmation, gap psychology, and real-time performance tracking.
Whether you're a beginner learning market structure or a professional seeking systematic ORB implementation, this system provides the framework.
"The market's first word is its opening range. Everything after is commentary." — ORB Fusion
S3Services MACD + RSI (with RSI value table)This is created by S3Services, works on multi time frame.
Sweep AnalyzerA comprehensive liquidity sweep detection indicator that identifies false breakouts (sweeps) of swing highs and lows, measures their depth, and provides statistical analysis to help optimize stop-loss placement.
🎯 Overview
This indicator is designed for traders who use Smart Money Concepts (SMC), ICT methodology, or price action strategies. It automatically detects when price “sweeps” (falsely breaks) key swing levels and returns back, which often indicates liquidity grabs by institutional traders.
The unique feature of this indicator is its ability to measure the depth of each sweep in points/pips and calculate statistics, helping you understand how far price typically goes beyond levels before reversing. This data is invaluable for setting optimal stop-loss distances.
⚙️ Features & Settings Explained
Settings Group
Cooldown Period (bars) — Minimum number of bars between sweep signals. Prevents multiple signals in the same area. Default: 10
Show Statistics Table — Toggle the statistics panel on/off
Table Position — Choose corner placement: Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left, Bottom Right
Table Size — Small, Normal, or Large text size for the table
Pivot Settings
Pivot Left Bars — Number of bars to the left required to confirm a swing point. Higher values identify more significant levels. Default: 20
Pivot Right Bars — Number of bars to the right required to confirm a swing point. Default: 20
How it works: A swing high is confirmed when the high is higher than all bars within the left AND right lookback period. Same logic applies for swing lows (lowest of the range).
Sweep Detection
Sweep Lookback (bars ) — How far back to look for valid swing levels to sweep. Default: 100
Strict Mode (original logic) — When enabled, uses the original SFP (Swing Failure Pattern) detection which requires specific candle patterns. When disabled, uses enhanced detection that tracks multi-bar sweeps.
Enhanced Mode (Strict Mode OFF):
→ Detects sweeps that develop over multiple bars
→ Price can stay beyond the level for several candles
→ Tracks the deepest point reached during the sweep
→ More flexible and catches more setups
Strict Mode (ON):
→ Classic SFP detection
→ Requires price to sweep and close back in one move
→ More conservative, fewer but higher-quality signals
Sweep Filters
Max Bars in Sweep — Maximum bars price can stay beyond the level. If exceeded, it’s considered a breakout, not a sweep. Default: 10
Max Sweep Depth (ATR multiplier) — Maximum sweep depth as ATR multiple. Sweeps deeper than this are filtered out as breakouts. Default: 3.0
ATR Length — Period for ATR calculation used in filters. Default: 14
If price goes too deep beyond a level or stays there too long, it’s likely a real breakout, not a liquidity sweep. These filters prevent false signals during trending markets.
Sweep Confirmation
Confirmation Bars — How many consecutive bars price must close back beyond the level to confirm the sweep. Default: 2
Min Return Depth (ATR mult) — Minimum distance price must return beyond the level (as ATR multiple) to count as valid return. Default: 0.3
📊 Statistics Table
The table displays real-time statistics for all detected sweeps:
Count — Total number of sweeps detected (Bull/Bear/Total)
Avg (pts) — Average sweep depth in points. This is the key metric for SL placement
Median (pts) — Median sweep depth, useful when you have outliers
Max (pts) — Deepest sweep recorded
Min (pts) — Shallowest sweep recorded
SL Buffer — Suggested stop-loss distance (Average × 1.2)
⚠️ Important Notes
Point Calculation: The indicator automatically detects instrument type. For Forex with 5 decimals it displays in pipettes (multiply by 0.1 for pips). For Forex with 4 decimals it displays in pips. For other instruments it displays in points.
Historical Data: Statistics are calculated from all visible chart data. Scroll left to include more history for better averages.
Timeframe Matters: Sweep characteristics vary by timeframe. Run the indicator separately on each TF you trade.
Not Financial Advice: This indicator is a tool for analysis. Always combine with other confluence factors and proper risk management.
🔔 Alerts
Two alert conditions are available:
→ Bullish Sweep: Triggers when a bullish sweep is confirmed
→ Bearish Sweep: Triggers when a bearish sweep is confirmed
Set up alerts via TradingView’s alert menu for real-time notifications.
💡 Pro Tips
→ Start with defaults and adjust based on your instrument/timeframe
→ Increase Pivot bars (25-30) for higher timeframes to catch more significant levels
→ Decrease Max Bars in Sweep (5-7) for scalping to filter slow moves
→ Use Strict Mode if you want fewer but more reliable signals
→ Compare median vs average — if very different, you have outliers affecting your SL calculation
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Комплексный индикатор для определения свипов ликвидности (ложных пробоев) свинг-хаев и свинг-лоу. Измеряет глубину каждого свипа и предоставляет статистический анализ для оптимизации размещения стоп-лоссов.
🎯 Обзор
Индикатор разработан для трейдеров, использующих концепции Smart Money (SMC), методологию ICT или стратегии Price Action. Он автоматически определяет моменты, когда цена “свипает” (ложно пробивает) ключевые свинг-уровни и возвращается обратно, что часто указывает на сбор ликвидности институциональными игроками.
Уникальная особенность индикатора — измерение глубины каждого свипа в пунктах/пипсах и расчёт статистики. Это помогает понять, как далеко цена обычно заходит за уровень перед разворотом. Эти данные бесценны для установки оптимального расстояния стоп-лосса.
⚙️ Описание функций и настроек
Основные настройки (Settings)
Strict Mode — Включает строгий режим с оригинальной логикой SFP. При выключении используется расширенное определение многобаровых свипов.
Cooldown Period (bars) — Минимальное количество баров между сигналами свипа. Предотвращает множественные сигналы в одной области. По умолчанию: 10
Show Statistics Table — Включить/выключить панель статистики
Table Position — Выбор угла размещения: Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left, Bottom Right
Table Size — Размер текста таблицы: Small, Normal, Large
Настройки пивотов (Pivot Settings)
Pivot Left Bars — Количество баров слева, необходимое для подтверждения свинг-точки. Большие значения определяют более значимые уровни. По умолчанию: 20
Pivot Right Bars — Количество баров справа, необходимое для подтверждения свинг-точки. По умолчанию: 20
Как работает: Свинг-хай подтверждается, когда максимум свечи выше всех баров в пределах левого И правого периода просмотра. Та же логика применяется для свинг-лоу (минимум диапазона).
Определение свипа (Sweep Detection)
Sweep Lookback (bars) — Как далеко назад искать валидные свинг-уровни для свипа. По умолчанию: 100
Расширенный режим (Strict Mode ВЫКЛ):
→ Определяет свипы, развивающиеся на нескольких барах
→ Цена может оставаться за уровнем несколько свечей
→ Отслеживает самую глубокую точку во время свипа
→ Более гибкий, ловит больше сетапов
Строгий режим (Strict Mode ВКЛ):
→ Классическое определение SFP
→ Требует свип и закрытие обратно за один бар
→ Более консервативный, меньше но более качественных сигналов
Фильтры свипа (Sweep Filters)
Max Bars in Sweep — Максимальное количество баров, которое цена может находиться за уровнем. При превышении считается пробоем, а не свипом. По умолчанию: 10
Max Sweep Depth (ATR multiplier) — Максимальная глубина свипа как множитель ATR. Свипы глубже этого значения фильтруются как пробои. По умолчанию: 3.0
ATR Length — Период для расчёта ATR, используемого в фильтрах. По умолчанию: 14
Если цена заходит слишком глубоко за уровень или остаётся там слишком долго, это скорее всего реальный пробой, а не свип ликвидности. Эти фильтры предотвращают ложные сигналы на трендовых рынках.
Подтверждение свипа (Sweep Confirmation)
Confirmation Bars — Сколько баров подряд цена должна закрываться обратно за уровнем для подтверждения свипа. По умолчанию: 2
Min Return Depth (ATR mult) — Минимальное расстояние, на которое цена должна вернуться за уровень (как множитель ATR), чтобы считаться валидным возвратом. По умолчанию: 0.3
📊 Таблица статистики
Таблица отображает статистику в реальном времени для всех обнаруженных свипов:
Count — Общее количество свипов (Bull/Bear/Total)
Avg (pts) — Средняя глубина свипа в пунктах. Ключевая метрика для размещения SL
Median (pts) — Медианная глубина свипа, полезна при наличии выбросов (аномальное значение, сильно отличающееся от остальных.)
Max (pts) — Самый глубокий свип
Min (pts) — Самый мелкий свип
SL Buffer — Рекомендуемое расстояние стоп-лосса (Среднее × 1.2)
⚠️ Важные замечания
Расчёт пунктов: Индикатор автоматически определяет тип инструмента. Для Forex с 5 знаками отображает в пипетках (умножьте на 0.1 для пипсов). Для Forex с 4 знаками отображает в пипсах. Для других инструментов отображает в пунктах.
Исторические данные : Статистика рассчитывается по всем видимым данным графика. Прокрутите влево, чтобы включить больше истории для лучших средних значений.
Таймфрейм важен: Характеристики свипов различаются на разных таймфреймах. Запускайте индикатор отдельно на каждом ТФ, который торгуете.
Не является финансовой рекомендацией: Этот индикатор — инструмент для анализа. Всегда комбинируйте с другими факторами подтверждения и правильным управлением рисками.
🔔 Алерты
Доступны два условия для алертов:
→ Bullish Sweep: Срабатывает при подтверждении бычьего свипа
→ Bearish Sweep: Срабатывает при подтверждении медвежьего свипа
💡 Советы
→ Начните с настроек по умолчанию и корректируйте под ваш инструмент/таймфрейм
→ Увеличьте Pivot bars (25-30) для старших таймфреймов, чтобы ловить более значимые уровни
→ Уменьшите Max Bars in Sweep (5-7) для скальпинга, чтобы фильтровать медленные движения
→ Используйте Strict Mode если хотите меньше, но более надёжных сигналов
→ Сравнивайте медиану и среднее — если сильно отличаются, у вас есть выбросы, влияющие на расчёт SL
Gold Levels MTF
// ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
// GOLD LEVELS MTF - COMPLETE INDICATOR DESCRIPTION
// ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
//
// DESCRIPTION:
// Gold Levels MTF is a professional technical indicator that analyzes asset price
// movement and displays support and resistance levels from all timeframes (Daily,
// Weekly, Monthly) using the Murray Math method based on Gann theory.
//
// MAIN FEATURES:
// 1. Multi-timeframe analysis - displays levels from Daily, Weekly, and Monthly timeframes
// 2. Automatic Murray Math level calculation (9 levels: 0/8 to 8/8)
// 3. Visual indication of level strength through colors and line styles
// 4. Level labels for easy identification
// 5. Automatic recalculation when volatility changes
//
// LEVEL TYPES:
//
// Extreme Overshoot (0/8 and 8/8) - Red color, solid line
// Final support/resistance. After price breaks through these levels, the indicator
// automatically recalculates and sets new levels.
//
// Overshoot (1/8 and 7/8) - Orange color, dotted line
// Weak level. If price has moved too far and stops near this level, it will reverse
// quickly. If it doesn't stop, it will continue moving.
//
// SUP/RES (2/8 and 6/8) - Blue color, solid line
// Strongest support and resistance levels. Provide the strongest resistance and
// support. Key levels for trading.
//
// Stop & Reverse (3/8 and 5/8) - Yellow color, dotted line
// Weak level. If price has moved too far and stops near this level, it will reverse
// quickly in the opposite direction.
//
// PIVOT (4/8) - Purple color, solid line
// Main support/resistance level. Provides the strongest resistance/support. This is
// the best level for new buy or sell entries.
//
// HOW TO USE:
//
// 1. SETTINGS:
// - Enable/disable desired timeframes (Daily, Weekly, Monthly)
// - Enable level labels for easy identification
// - Adjust line thickness to your preference
//
// 2. TRADING:
// - PIVOT (4/8) - main level for position entry
// - SUP/RES (2/8, 6/8) - strong levels for placing stop-losses and take-profits
// - Extreme Overshoot (0/8, 8/8) - levels for identifying trend reversal
// - Use combination of levels from different timeframes to confirm signals
//
// 3. INTERPRETATION:
// - Price above PIVOT - potentially bullish trend
// - Price below PIVOT - potentially bearish trend
// - Bounce from SUP/RES levels - strong signal for entry
// - Breakthrough of Extreme Overshoot - possible trend change
//
// ADVANTAGES:
// - High accuracy in determining support and resistance levels
// - Multi-timeframe analysis for better understanding of the overall picture
// - Automatic recalculation when market conditions change
// - Visual indication of level strength
// - Easy to use and interpret
//
// TECHNICAL DETAILS:
// - Calculation method based on Gann theory and Murray mathematics
// - Octave is calculated as a power of two from the price range
// - Levels are divided into 8 equal parts (0/8 to 8/8)
// - Previous period data is used for calculation stability
//
Hour-End SMAThis indicator calculates a Simple Moving Average using true RTH hour-end prices (10:00–16:00 ET), solving TradingView’s 1H RTH candle misalignment issue.
The SMA is derived from 30-minute bars to ensure sufficient historical depth, making it reliable even for large lengths such as SMA100 and SMA200.
Designed for traders who rely on hour-end moving averages while working in TradingView.
Example: Hour-End SMA matches TC2000 Simple Moving Average values
Momentum Flow Module 1 (Bar/Candlestick Classification)Every candlestick on the chart can be categorized as either a trend bar or a trading range bar. Trend bars are further classified as significant or insignificant, while trading range bars are divided into inside, outside, overlap, reversal, and implied reversal types. This indicator automatically identifies and labels each category to help traders make more informed decisions. For instance, a sequence of significant bearish trend bars within an ongoing bull trend indicates weakening bullish momentum. Similarly, if a bull trend lacks strong bull trend bars, it suggests diminishing buying pressure or the early signs of a potential reversal
