SNIPER ORB# 🎯 SNIPER ORB TRADING CHEAT SHEET
## Quick Reference Guide for Live Trading
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## 📊 VISUAL IDENTIFICATION GUIDE
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YOUR CHART AT A GLANCE
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🔵 BRIGHT BLUE BOX (5min) → Fastest ORB, early warning signals
🔷 CYAN BOX (15min) → Mid-term institutional reference
🟣 PURPLE BOX (30min) → PRIMARY TRADING RANGE (your base)
🟢 GREEN DASHED LINES → Upside profit targets (long)
🔴 RED DASHED LINES → Downside profit targets (short)
🟡 GOLD LINE (VWAP) → Institutional fair value anchor
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## ⏰ SESSION TIMING MATRIX
| Session | Start Time | ORB Complete | Breakout Window | End Time |
|---------|-----------|--------------|-----------------|----------|
| **London Open** | 3:00 AM ET | 3:30 AM ET | 3:30-5:00 AM | 9:30 AM ET |
| **New York Open** | 9:30 AM ET | 10:00 AM ET | 10:00-11:30 AM | 5:00 PM ET |
**💡 GOLDEN RULE**: Wait for 30min ORB to **complete** before taking breakout trades!
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## 🎯 THE 5 HIGH-PROBABILITY SETUPS
### **SETUP #1: CLEAN BREAKOUT** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
```
CONDITIONS:
✅ 30min ORB complete (10:00 AM for NY / 3:30 AM for London)
✅ Price breaks ABOVE purple high (bullish) or BELOW purple low (bearish)
✅ VWAP confirms direction:
• Long: VWAP below price
• Short: VWAP above price
✅ Volume spike on breakout candle
ENTRY: Breakout candle close
STOP: Inside 30min ORB (opposite side)
TARGET 1: First green/red target (0.5x range)
TARGET 2: Second target (1x range)
TARGET 3: Third target (1.5x range)
WIN RATE: 65-75% | R:R = 1:2 minimum
```
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### **SETUP #2: FALSE BREAKOUT REVERSAL** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
```
CONDITIONS:
✅ Price breaks purple high/low initially
✅ Fails to hold (wick reversal or immediate rejection)
✅ Re-enters 30min ORB zone
✅ VWAP acts as rejection point
✅ Breaks opposite side of 30min ORB
ENTRY: When price breaks opposite ORB boundary
STOP: Original false breakout high/low
TARGET 1: VWAP (quick scalp)
TARGET 2: First opposite target line
WIN RATE: 70-80% | R:R = 1:3+ (trapped traders exit)
NOTES: Most profitable setup - institutions hunting stops
```
---
### **SETUP #3: TRIPLE ORB COMPRESSION** ⭐⭐⭐⭐
```
CONDITIONS:
✅ All 3 ORBs tightly aligned (5min, 15min, 30min overlap)
✅ Range < 0.5% of price (very tight)
✅ VWAP sitting in middle of compression
✅ Multiple candles consolidating inside
ENTRY: Simultaneous break of ALL 3 ORBs
STOP: Middle of compression zone
TARGET: 2x-3x normal targets (explosive move)
WIN RATE: 60-70% | R:R = 1:4+ (volatility expansion)
NOTES: Low volume → high volume shift = institutional play
```
---
### **SETUP #4: VWAP RETEST CONTINUATION** ⭐⭐⭐⭐
```
CONDITIONS:
✅ 30min ORB already broken (trend established)
✅ Price pulls back to VWAP
✅ VWAP acts as dynamic support/resistance
✅ Rejection candle forms at VWAP
ENTRY: Candle closes back in trend direction from VWAP
STOP: 10-15 points beyond VWAP
TARGET: Next target line (1x, 1.5x, 2x)
WIN RATE: 70-75% | R:R = 1:2
NOTES: Safest continuation entry, institutions defending VWAP
```
---
### **SETUP #5: OPENING RANGE FADE** ⭐⭐⭐
```
CONDITIONS:
✅ Price stuck inside 30min ORB for 1+ hours post-formation
✅ Multiple failed attempts to break high or low
✅ VWAP in dead center (neutral)
✅ Decreasing volume
ENTRY: Sell at purple high, buy at purple low (range bound)
STOP: Outside ORB by 20 points
TARGET: Opposite ORB boundary + VWAP
WIN RATE: 55-65% | R:R = 1:1.5
NOTES: Use on slow/choppy days only, exit if breakout starts
```
---
## 🛡️ RISK MANAGEMENT RULES
### **Position Sizing Matrix**
```
Account Size: $50,000 example
Risk Per Trade: 1-2% max
ORB Range | Stop Distance | Position Size (1% risk) | YM Contracts
-------------|---------------|-------------------------|-------------
50 points | 50 points | $500 risk | 1 contract
100 points | 100 points | $500 risk | 1 contract
150 points | 150 points | $500 risk | 1 contract
200 points | 200 points | $500 risk | 1 contract
Formula: Risk $ ÷ (Stop Distance × $5 per point) = Contracts
```
### **The 3-Strike Rule**
```
✅ Strike 1: Full position size
❌ Stop hit → Strike 2: Half position size
❌ Stop hit → Strike 3: 1/4 position size
❌ Stop hit → DONE for the session
```
### **Profit Taking Strategy**
```
TARGET 1 (0.5x): Take 50% off, move stop to breakeven
TARGET 2 (1x): Take 30% off, trail stop 20 points
TARGET 3 (1.5x): Take 15% off, let 5% run to 2x-3x
```
---
## ⚠️ DO NOT TRADE IF...
```
🚫 30min ORB incomplete (wait until 10:00 AM NY / 3:30 AM London)
🚫 ORB range < 30 points YM (too tight, likely fake breakout)
🚫 ORB range > 300 points YM (too wide, unpredictable)
🚫 Major news release within 30 minutes
🚫 You've hit 3 losses in the session (walk away)
🚫 Price whipsawing violently (wait for structure)
🚫 You're tired, emotional, or distracted
```
---
## 🔍 PRE-MARKET CHECKLIST
**Every Morning Before Trading:**
```
□ Check economic calendar (avoid high-impact news)
□ Identify previous day's high/low (macro context)
□ Note overnight price action (gap up/down?)
□ Load SNIPER ORB on 1min or 5min chart
□ Select active session (London or New York)
□ Set TradingView alerts for ORB breakouts
□ Prepare stop/target orders in advance
□ Review yesterday's ORB ranges (context)
```
---
## 🎨 INDICATOR SETTINGS QUICK REFERENCE
### **Default Configuration (Recommended)**
```
Session: New York
Number of Targets: 3
Target % Increment: 50% (gives 0.5x, 1x, 1.5x)
Show VWAP: ON
VWAP Line Width: 2
ORB Line Width: 2
Target Line Width: 1
```
### **Aggressive Day Trading Setup**
```
Session: New York
Number of Targets: 5
Target % Increment: 30% (tighter targets)
Show VWAP: ON
```
### **Conservative Swing Setup**
```
Session: New York
Number of Targets: 2
Target % Increment: 75% (wider targets)
Show VWAP: ON
```
---
## 📈 OPTIMAL TIMEFRAME BY STYLE
| Trading Style | Recommended TF | Why? |
|--------------|----------------|------|
| **Scalper** | 1-minute | See every tick, 5-15 min holds |
| **Day Trader** | 5-minute | Balanced view, 30-90 min holds |
| **Swing Trader** | 15-minute | Less noise, 2-4 hour holds |
**💡 PRO TIP**: Use 5min chart for entries, but watch 1min for precise timing!
---
## 🧠 PATTERN RECOGNITION QUICK GUIDE
### **Bullish ORB Patterns**
```
1. "Staircase" → Price respects each target as new support
2. "Rocket Launch" → Clean break through all targets no pullback
3. "VWAP Bounce" → Pullback to VWAP, then continuation higher
4. "Triple Compression" → All ORBs converge then explosive breakout
```
### **Bearish ORB Patterns**
```
1. "Waterfall" → Price cascades through all downside targets
2. "Failed High" → Breaks top, immediately reverses to bottom
3. "VWAP Rejection" → Hits VWAP from above, hard rejection down
4. "Slow Bleed" → Gradual drift lower, respecting each target
```
### **Neutral/Chop Patterns**
```
1. "Ping Pong" → Price bouncing between ORB high/low repeatedly
2. "Flat VWAP" → VWAP horizontal, price hugging it (no trade)
3. "Wide Range" → ORB > 300 points, too much uncertainty
4. "Gap Confusion" → Opens far outside all ORBs, wait for reset
```
---
## 📊 CONFLUENCE SCORING SYSTEM
**Rate Each Trade 1-10 Before Entry:**
```
Breakout confirmed (30min ORB): +2 points
VWAP alignment: +2 points
Volume spike on breakout: +1 point
All 3 ORBs align: +1 point
Clean candle close beyond ORB: +1 point
Your YM SNIPER GOD MODE signal: +2 points
Time: 10:00-11:30 AM ET window: +1 point
SCORING:
9-10 points = SNIPER SETUP (maximum size)
7-8 points = GOOD TRADE (standard size)
5-6 points = MARGINAL (half size or skip)
< 5 points = NO TRADE (wait for better)
```
---
## 🎯 INTEGRATION WITH YM ULTIMATE SNIPER v8.1
**The Perfect Confluence:**
```
STEP 1: SNIPER ORB identifies the STRUCTURE
→ 30min ORB defines "Zones That Matter"
→ VWAP shows institutional bias
→ Targets define profit zones
STEP 2: YM ULTIMATE SNIPER triggers the ENTRY
→ Wait for GOD MODE signal at ORB boundary
→ 6-gate system confirms institutional pressure
→ Score ≥9.0, fat body ≥70%, delta dominance ≥70%
STEP 3: Execute with PRECISION
→ ORB break + GOD MODE = highest probability
→ Enter only when BOTH systems align
→ This is TRUE "sniper" trading
```
---
## 💡 COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID
```
❌ Entering BEFORE 30min ORB completes
✅ Wait until 10:00 AM (NY) or 3:30 AM (London)
❌ Ignoring VWAP position
✅ Always check: is VWAP confirming your directional bias?
❌ Chasing breakouts after 50+ point move
✅ Wait for pullback to VWAP or first target
❌ Trading during lunch (12-1 PM ET)
✅ Volume dies, false signals increase
❌ Using same target % in all conditions
✅ Adjust: 30-40% in chop, 50-75% in trends
❌ Forgetting to move stop to breakeven at Target 1
✅ NEVER give back a winning trade
❌ Overtrading on slow days
✅ Some days only have 1-2 clean setups, that's okay!
❌ Not respecting the 3-strike rule
✅ 3 losses = done, come back tomorrow
```
---
## 📱 MOBILE TRADING SETUP
**TradingView Mobile App:**
```
1. Save SNIPER ORB as "Default Layout"
2. Enable push notifications for alerts
3. Set bracket orders (stop + targets) in advance
4. Keep phone charged during trading hours
5. Have broker app ready for quick execution
```
---
## 🔔 ALERT CONFIGURATION
**Essential Alerts to Set:**
```
1. "30min ORB Complete"
→ Time-based: 10:00 AM ET (NY) / 3:30 AM ET (London)
2. "ORB Breakout Up"
→ Built-in: Price > 30min ORB high
3. "ORB Breakout Down"
→ Built-in: Price < 30min ORB low
4. "VWAP Touch"
→ Custom: Price crosses VWAP line
5. "Target 1 Hit"
→ Price level: First green/red target line
```
---
## 🎓 DAILY REVIEW TEMPLATE
**After Each Trading Session:**
```
Date: __________ Session: London / New York
Total Setups Identified: ____
Trades Taken: ____
Win Rate: ____%
P&L: $______
Best Trade:
- Setup type: _________________
- Entry: ______ Exit: ______
- What went right: _________________
Worst Trade:
- Setup type: _________________
- Entry: ______ Exit: ______
- What went wrong: _________________
Tomorrow's Adjustments:
□ _________________________________
□ _________________________________
□ _________________________________
```
---
## 🚀 QUICK START: YOUR FIRST TRADE
**5-Minute Walkthrough:**
```
1. ADD TO CHART (9:25 AM ET)
→ Load SNIPER ORB indicator
→ Select "New York" session
→ Set targets: 3 levels, 50%
2. WAIT (9:30-10:00 AM)
→ Watch 30min ORB form (purple box)
→ Note VWAP position
→ Identify if price trending or ranging
3. PREPARE (10:00 AM)
→ 30min ORB complete!
→ Measure range (info table shows points)
→ Set alerts for breakout
4. EXECUTE (10:00-11:30 AM)
→ Breakout signal fires
→ Check VWAP alignment
→ Check YM SNIPER confluence
→ Enter trade if 7+ confluence points
5. MANAGE
→ Target 1: Take 50%, move stop to BE
→ Target 2: Take 30%, trail stop
→ Target 3: Let remainder run
6. REPEAT
→ Maximum 3 trades per session
→ Stop after 3 losses
```
---
## 🏆 WINNING TRADER MINDSET
```
"I don't need to trade every ORB breakout.
I only need the HIGH-PROBABILITY setups.
3-5 trades per day is enough.
90%+ win rate on those 3-5 trades = success.
Patience + Precision = Profitability"
```
---
## 📞 TROUBLESHOOTING
**Indicator Not Showing?**
- Check max_boxes/max_lines limits in code
- Verify you're on 1min-30min timeframe
- Ensure TradingView session is 9:30-17:00 ET
**ORBs Look Wrong?**
- Verify timezone: should be "America/New_York"
- Check if market has DST adjustment today
- Confirm broker chart time matches indicator
**VWAP Disappeared?**
- Toggle "Show Anchored VWAP" in settings
- Check if session ended (auto-disappears at 5 PM)
- Verify you're not in pre-market hours
**Targets Too Close/Far?**
- Adjust "Target % Increment" setting
- 30% = tighter, 75% = wider
- Default 50% works for most conditions
---
## 🎯 FINAL CHECKLIST BEFORE GOING LIVE
```
□ Backtested on replay mode for 2+ weeks
□ Understand all 5 setup types
□ Risk management rules memorized
□ YM Ultimate SNIPER v8.1 loaded on same chart
□ TradingView alerts configured
□ Stop/target calculator ready
□ Trading journal template prepared
□ Emotional state: calm and focused
□ Sufficient account size (minimum $10k recommended)
□ Broker platform tested and ready
IF ALL CHECKED → YOU'RE READY TO SNIPE! 🎯
```
---
## 📚 ADVANCED RESOURCES
**Combine SNIPER ORB with:**
- Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) for confirmation
- Footprint charts for order flow at ORB boundaries
- Market profile for volume-at-price context
- Options flow for institutional positioning
- Economic calendar for high-volatility avoidance
**Study Material:**
- Mark Fisher "The Logical Trader" (ORB bible)
- SMB Capital YouTube (institutional ORB strategies)
- Your own YM Ultimate SNIPER documentation
- Price action at previous session ORBs (historical analysis)
---
**💎 REMEMBER: Quality over quantity. Sniper precision over shotgun spray.**
**🎯 Good luck, and happy sniping! 🎯**
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指標和策略
TedAlpha – Structure / FVG / OB Sessions:
Only looks for trades when price is inside your defined London or NY time blocks.
CHOCH:
Uses pivots to track swing highs/lows, then flags a bullish CHOCH when structure flips from LL/LH to HH/HL, and vice versa for bearish.
FVG:
Detects 3-candle imbalance and keeps the zone “active” for fvgLookback bars, then checks if price trades back into it.
Order Blocks:
On a CHOCH, grabs the last opposite candle (bearish before bull CHOCH = bullish OB, bullish before bear CHOCH = bearish OB) and marks its body as the OB zone.
Signal:
A valid long = bull CHOCH + in session + (price inside bullish FVG and/or bullish OB, depending on toggles).
Short is the mirror image.
RR 1:3:
SL uses the last swing low (for longs) or last swing high (for shorts), TP is auto-set at 3× that distance and plotted as lines.
DR/IDR fractals break candle (ChadAnt)This indicator is an Opening Range Breakout (ORB) tool. It identifies the high and low price range established during a specific time window (e.g., the first hour of trading, 9:30–10:30 AM NY time). Once that time window closes, it watches for the price to "break out" of that range and projects profit targets based on the size of the initial range.
Key Features & How They Work
1. The Opening Range (The Box)
Time Window: The indicator waits for your specific start time (default 9:30 AM NY). It does not draw anything before this time.
The "Wicks": It tracks the absolute highest and lowest prices reached during this time (the Wicks). These act as your Breakout Triggers.
The "Body": It tracks the highest and lowest candle closes/opens during this time. This creates a shaded "zone" on your chart, representing the core area where most trading occurred.
Shading: To keep your chart clean, the background shading only appears during the forming time window.
2. Breakout Signals
Once the time window ends (e.g., 10:30 AM), the indicator "locks" the levels.
It then waits for a candle to move above the Wick High or below the Wick Low.
The Signal: When this happens, a label ("BREAK") appears on the chart.
Green Label: Bullish breakout (price went above the range).
Red Label: Bearish breakout (price went below the range).
Note: It only signals the first breakout of the day to avoid false alarms during choppy markets.
3. Extension Targets (Profit Levels)
When a breakout signal occurs, the indicator automatically draws target lines (extensions).
Calculation: These targets are based on the height of the "Body" zone (the shaded area).
Example: If your setting is 1.0, the indicator measures the height of the shaded body range and projects that exact distance above the breakout point. This is often used as a "Measured Move" target.
You can customize how many lines appear and how far apart they are (e.g., 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 times the range size).
4. Williams Fractals
During the opening range time, the indicator looks for specific price patterns called "Williams Fractals" (a 5-candle pattern that highlights potential turning points).
If a fractal peak or valley occurs inside your opening range, it marks it with a small triangle (▲ or ▼). Traders often use these as early signs of support or resistance forming inside the range.
5. Clean Visuals
Line Cutoff: You can set a "Stop Time" (e.g., 16:00 or 4:00 PM). The lines will stop drawing at that time so they don't clutter your chart overnight.
Gap Handling: The lines are programmed to break cleanly between days, so you don't see messy diagonal lines connecting yesterday's close to today's open.
Summary of Settings You Can Change
Session Time: When the range starts and ends.
Line Stop Time: When the lines should disappear for the day.
Visuals: Colors, line width, and style (solid, dotted, dashed).
Extensions: How many target lines to draw and the step size (e.g., 0.5x, 1.0x).
Fractals: Toggle the triangle icons on/off.
ICT Breaker Blocks [Exponential-X]🔄 Breaker Blocks
Overview
Breaker Blocks automatically identifies failed order blocks that have reversed their polarity. When an order block gets broken, it often becomes a powerful support or resistance zone in the opposite direction. This indicator tracks these institutional "flips" based on ICT (Inner Circle Trader) concepts, helping identify where price is likely to find strong support or resistance after a structural break.
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🎯 What This Indicator Does
Detects Breaker Blocks:
• 🔵 Bullish Breaker Blocks (BB+) - Failed bearish order blocks that became support
• 🟣 Bearish Breaker Blocks (BB-) - Failed bullish order blocks that became resistance
• Tracks order blocks first, then monitors when they break
• Converts broken order blocks into breaker blocks automatically
• Shows when breakers get tested by price
How Breakers Form:
1. Order block forms (last opposite candle before strong move)
2. Price returns and breaks through the order block
3. Broken order block becomes a breaker block with flipped polarity
4. Old resistance becomes new support (or vice versa)
Visual Display: Smart Features:
• Auto-timeframe adjustment for optimal detection
• ATR-based strength filtering
• Active block highlighting
• Test tracking
• Distance calculator
• Duplicate prevention
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📚 Understanding Breaker Blocks
What Are Breaker Blocks?
Breaker blocks are failed order blocks that price has broken through. In ICT methodology:
• When institutions place orders creating an order block
• If that level fails and price breaks through
• The zone often becomes strong support/resistance in the opposite direction
• This represents institutional position flipping
Why Breakers Form:
• Failed Defense: Institutions couldn't defend the original level
• Position Flip: Institutions reversed their position
• Stop Hunt Complete: After sweeping stops, new levels form
• Polarity Change: Old resistance becomes new support (or vice versa)
Key Difference From Order Blocks: [/b>
• Order Block: Original institutional level (unbroken)
• Breaker Block: Failed order block that flipped polarity
• Breakers often provide STRONGER reactions than original OBs
• Represents where institutions changed their strategy
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🔵 Bullish Breaker Blocks Explained
Formation Process:
1. Step 1: Bearish order block forms (last bullish candle before drop)
2. Step 2: Price breaks ABOVE this bearish OB
3. Step 3: The broken bearish OB becomes a bullish breaker
4. Step 4: Now acts as SUPPORT when price returns
What It Means:
• Old resistance level failed
• Institutions flipped from selling to buying
• When price returns, zone acts as strong support
• Higher probability long setup than regular support
Trading Bullish Breakers:
Entry Setup:
• Wait for price to retrace back to bullish breaker
• Look for rejection/bounce from the breaker zone
• Enter long when price respects the breaker as support
• Stop loss: Below the breaker block
• Target: Recent high or opposite breaker
Why It Works:
Failed resistance becoming support is a strong technical signal indicating structural change in market sentiment.
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🟣 Bearish Breaker Blocks Explained
Formation Process:
1. Step 1: Bullish order block forms (last bearish candle before rally)
2. Step 2: Price breaks BELOW this bullish OB
3. Step 3: The broken bullish OB becomes a bearish breaker
4. Step 4: Now acts as RESISTANCE when price returns
What It Means:
• Old support level failed
• Institutions flipped from buying to selling
• When price returns, zone acts as strong resistance
• Higher probability short setup than regular resistance
Trading Bearish Breakers:
Entry Setup:
• Wait for price to retrace back to bearish breaker
• Look for rejection/reversal from the breaker zone
• Enter short when price respects the breaker as resistance
• Stop loss: Above the breaker block
• Target: Recent low or opposite breaker
Why It Works:
Failed support becoming resistance indicates structural change and often leads to continuation moves.
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📊 How To Use This Indicator
Strategy 1: Breaker Block Retest
Timeframes: 15min, 1H, 4H
Style: [/b> Swing trading, reversal entries
Rules:
1. Identify active breaker block (bright color, not gray)
2. Wait for price to return to the breaker zone
3. Look for reversal confirmation (pin bar, engulfing, rejection)
4. Enter in the direction the breaker suggests
5. Stop: Beyond opposite side of breaker
6. Target: 2-3R or previous structure
Example - Bullish Breaker:
• Bullish breaker at $48,000-$48,500
• Price drops to $48,200 (enters breaker)
• Bullish pin bar forms
• Enter long at $48,600, stop at $47,800
• Target: $50,000+
Strategy 2: Multi-Timeframe Breakers
Timeframes: Combine 1H + 4H or 15min + 1H
Style: [/b> High-probability setups
Rules:
1. Identify breaker on higher timeframe (4H or Daily)
2. Switch to lower timeframe (1H or 15min)
3. Look for lower TF breaker WITHIN higher TF breaker
4. Trade the lower TF breaker in same direction as HTF
5. Stop: Below lower TF breaker
6. Target: Edge of higher TF breaker or beyond
Why It Works: Alignment across timeframes increases probability
Strategy 3: Breaker + Order Block Confluence
Timeframes: 1H, 4H
Style: High-conviction trades
Rules:
1. Find breaker block that overlaps with fresh order block
2. This creates double institutional zone
3. Wait for price to reach confluence area
4. Enter on first touch with confirmation
5. Stop: Beyond confluence zone
6. Target: 3-5R
Why It Works: Two ICT concepts aligned = maximum probability
Strategy 4: Breaker Breakout
Timeframes: [/b> 5min, 15min, 1H
Style: Trend continuation
Rules:
1. Price approaches breaker block
2. Instead of respecting it, price breaks THROUGH
3. This indicates very strong momentum
4. Enter breakout in direction of break
5. Stop: Back inside the breaker
6. Target: 2-3R
Why It Works: When breakers fail, momentum is extremely strong
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⚙️ Settings Explained
Core Settings
Auto-Adjust for Timeframe (Default: ON)
• Automatically optimizes detection for current chart
• 1min: 3 bars lookback
• 5min: 4 bars lookback
• 15min: 5 bars lookback
• 1H: 6 bars lookback
• 4H+: 8-12 bars lookback
• Recommended: Keep ON
Manual Detection Length (Default: 5)
• Only used when Auto-Adjust is OFF
• Lookback period for finding order blocks
• Lower = more sensitive
• Higher = more selective
Display Settings
Show Bullish/Bearish Breaker Blocks
• Toggle each type independently
• Customize colors (default: cyan and fuchsia)
• Tip: Use colors that stand out from order blocks
Max Breaker Blocks to Display (Default: 10) [/b>
• Limits visible breakers
• Lower (5-8): Cleaner chart
• Higher (15-30): More context
• Recommended: 10-15
Show Breaker Block Labels [/b>
• Displays BB+ and BB- text
• Shows 🎯 on active (nearest) breaker
• Turn OFF for minimal appearance
Extend Blocks (bars) (Default: 50)
• How far to extend boxes to the right
• Recommended: 40-60 bars
Filters
Block Strength Filter (Default: Medium)
• Low: 0.5x ATR - More breakers, more noise
• Medium: 1x ATR - Balanced
• High: 1.5x ATR - Only strongest breakers
• Note: Breakers are naturally less common than OBs
• For learning: Use Low to see more examples
• For trading: Use Medium or High
Min Block Size % (Default: 0.1)
• Minimum breaker size as % of price
• Filters tiny insignificant blocks
• Adjust based on instrument volatility
Advanced
Show Tested Blocks (Default: OFF) [/b>
• When ON: Shows gray boxes for tested breakers
• When OFF: Breakers disappear after test
• Use ON: For learning and analysis
• Use OFF: For clean active trading
Highlight Active Block (Default: ON)
• Highlights nearest breaker to current price
• Active block shown with brighter color and 🎯
• Recommended: Keep ON
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📱 Info Panel Guide
Bullish BB Count Bearish BB Count
• Number of active (untested) bearish breaker blocks
• More bearish breakers = More resistance zones above
Bias Indicator [/b>
• ⬆ Bullish: More bullish breakers (support > resistance)
• ⬇ Bearish: More bearish breakers (resistance > support)
• ↔ Neutral: Equal breakers on both sides
Near Indicator
• Shows nearest active breaker and distance
• Example: "Bull BB -1.5%" = Bullish breaker 1.5% below price
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📱 Alert Setup
This indicator includes 2 alert types:
1. Price Entering Bullish Breaker [/b>
• Fires when price touches bullish breaker block
• Action: Watch for bounce/support
2. Price Entering Bearish Breaker
• Fires when price touches bearish breaker block
• Action: Watch for rejection/resistance
To Set Up Alerts:
1. Click "Alert" button (clock icon)
2. Select "Breaker Blocks"
3. Choose alert type
4. Configure notifications
5. Click "Create"
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💎 Pro Tips & Best Practices
✅ DO:
• Wait for confirmation before entering at breakers
• First touch of breaker has highest reliability
• Use breakers with trend direction for best results
• Combine with order blocks and FVGs for confluence
• Check multiple timeframes for breaker alignment
• Respect breakers - they're stronger than regular S/R
• Use proper stop placement beyond the breaker
⚠️ DON'T:
• Don't trade every breaker - quality over quantity
• Don't ignore breaker breaks - very strong momentum signal
• Don't use tight stops - allow room for wicks
• Don't expect all breakers to hold
• Don't trade against strong momentum through breakers
• Don't confuse breakers with regular order blocks
🎯 Best Timeframes:
• Scalping: 5min, 15min (quick breaker tests)
• Day Trading: 15min, 1H (balanced)
• Swing Trading: 1H, 4H, Daily (major breakers)
🔥 Best Markets:
• Excellent: BTC, ETH, Forex majors, ES, NQ
• Good: Gold, Oil, Major indices
• Note: Breakers need volatility to form
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🎓 Advanced Concepts
Breaker Strength Hierarchy
From weakest to strongest:
1. Support/Resistance lines
2. Order Blocks (unbroken)
3. Breaker Blocks (broken OBs) ← Often strongest
4. Multiple breakers stacked together
Breaker vs Order Block Priority
If breaker and order block overlap:
• Breaker takes precedence
• Failed levels are more significant
• Price respects breakers more reliably
Nested Breakers [/b>
When lower timeframe breaker exists within higher timeframe breaker:
• Trade lower TF breaker first
• Use higher TF breaker as final target
• Highest probability setups
Multiple Breaker Tests [/b>
• First test: Highest probability
• Second test: Still valid but weaker
• Third test: Likely to break through
Breaker Breakouts [/b>
When price breaks through breaker:
• Extremely strong momentum signal
• Old level completely invalidated
• Trade the breakout aggressively
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📈 Common Patterns [/b>
Pattern 1: The Perfect Flip
• Bearish OB forms
• Price breaks above it cleanly
• Becomes bullish breaker
• First retest bounces perfectly
• High-probability setup
Pattern 2: The Double Break
• Bullish OB breaks down (becomes bearish breaker)
• Price tests it and rejects
• Later breaks back up through breaker
• Very strong momentum signal
Pattern 3: The Breaker Ladder [/b>
• Multiple breakers stacked like stairs
• Price bounces from one to next
• Each breaker provides support/resistance
Pattern 4: The Failed Breaker
• Breaker forms but gets broken immediately
• Shows extreme momentum
• Don't fight it - trade the breakout
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• ⭐ Leave your feedback
• 💬 Share your experience in the comments
• 🔔 Follow for updates and new tools
Questions about breaker blocks? Feel free to ask in the comments.
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Version History [/b>
• v1.0 - Initial release with auto-timeframe detection and polarity flip tracking
VCAI RSI Divergence +VCAI RSI Divergence+ is an RSI that shows trend, momentum, and divergence using V-CoresAI colour logic instead of a single white line.
What it shows:
Yellow RSI line → bullish momentum (RSI above its MA; buy-side pressure in control)
Purple RSI line → bearish momentum (RSI below its MA; sell-side pressure in control)
Thin blue line → fast RSI moving average that drives the colour flips
Dashed 70/30 lines → classic OB/OS zones
Background bands → soft purple in OB, soft yellow in OS to mark exhaustion areas
How to read it:
Yellow & rising → momentum shifting bullish; pullbacks into yellow OS band can be accumulation zones
Purple & falling → momentum shifting bearish; pushes into purple OB band can be distribution/sell zones
Hard colour flips (yellow ↔ purple) mark trend regime changes, not minor RSI noise
Divergence mode (on/off)
The divergence engine scans RSI and price pivot structure:
Bullish divergence (yellow) → price lower low + RSI higher low
Bearish divergence (purple) → price higher high + RSI lower high
Lines and tags appear only where a meaningful disagreement between price and RSI exists, giving early context for potential reversals or fade setups.
Together, the momentum colours + optional divergence mapping give a far clearer market read than a standard RSI, with zero clutter and no guesswork.
(SM3) Volume Profile Tool-kit1st pine script. It is a work in progress. I use this to mark previous day high and low value areas as well as overnight volume profile for NYSE open strategy.
DR/IDR Break .5 TPDR/IDR Extension Breakout with Custom Stop
This strategy is a systematic, counter-trend, and momentum-based system designed for intraday trading. It operates on the principle of an Opening Range Breakout (ORB), utilizing the initial market consolidation to project high-probability targets, while offering multiple methods for managing risk.
1. Market Identification (The Opening Range)
The strategy begins by defining the market's initial boundaries and volatility:
Session Window: The strategy calculates the Opening Range (OR) over a user-defined time period (default: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM New York Time).
ORB Levels: Two key price levels are established and locked once the time window closes:
Wick High/Low: The absolute highest and lowest prices of the session. These serve as the entry trigger lines.
Body High/Low (Shaded Range): The highest and lowest open/close prices of the session. The height of this range is used to calculate the Take Profit and Stop Loss levels.
2. Entry Rule (The Breakout)
The strategy is passive until the range is violated, looking for a strong move out of the consolidation area.
Trigger Condition: A trade is signaled when a candle closes either:
Above the Wick High (for a Long entry).
Below the Wick Low (for a Short entry).
Execution: The entry is a Market Order executed on the candle that meets the trigger condition, subject to a user-defined Entry Delay (default 0 bars, meaning the entry is taken immediately upon the breakout candle's close).
Direction Control: The user can select to trade Long Only, Short Only, or Both.
3. Exit and Risk Management
All trades are placed with simultaneous Take Profit and Stop Loss orders (a bracket order) once the entry is filled.
A. Take Profit (TP)
The Take Profit is set at the 0.5 Extension of the Shaded Range (Body Range).
Calculation: The distance from the Body High/Low to the TP level is exactly 50% of the total height of the Shaded Range.
B. Stop Loss (SL)
The Stop Loss is dynamically calculated based on a user-selected method for risk control:
Range 0.5 (Body Range): The Stop Loss is placed an equal distance (0.5 times the Body Range height) outside the opposite side of the Body Range.
Example (Long): If entry is above the Wick High, the SL is set 0.5 times the Body Range height below the Body Low.
ATR Multiple: The Stop Loss distance is determined by the asset's recent volatility.
Calculation: The distance is calculated as a user-defined Multiplier (default 2.0) times the Average True Range (ATR).
Recent Swing Low/High: The Stop Loss is placed based on a structural level defined by recent price action.
Long Entry: SL is placed at the Lowest Swing Low within a user-defined lookback period.
Short Entry: SL is placed at the Highest Swing High within a user-defined lookback period.
Summary of Workflow
The market sets the Wick and Body boundaries (e.g., 9:30–10:30 AM).
Price breaks and closes beyond a Wick boundary, triggering a signal.
The trade enters after the specified delay.
A bracket order is placed: TP is fixed at the 0.5 Extension, and SL is set based on the user's chosen risk method.
The trade is closed upon reaching either the TP or the SL level.
Liquidity Sweep + FVG Entry Model//@version=5
indicator("Liquidity Sweep + FVG Entry Model", overlay = true, max_labels_count = 500, max_lines_count = 500)
// Just to confirm indicator is loaded, always plot close:
plot(close, color = color.new(color.white, 0))
// ─────────────────────────────────────────────
// PARAMETERS
// ─────────────────────────────────────────────
len = input.int(5, "Liquidity Lookback")
tpMultiplier = input.float(2.0, "TP Distance Multiplier")
// ─────────────────────────────────────────────
// LIQUIDITY SWEEP DETECTION
// ─────────────────────────────────────────────
lowestPrev = ta.lowest(low, len)
highestPrev = ta.highest(high, len)
sweepLow = low < lowestPrev and close > lowestPrev
sweepHigh = high > highestPrev and close < highestPrev
// Plot liquidity levels
plot(lowestPrev, "Liquidity Low", color = color.new(color.blue, 40), style = plot.style_line)
plot(highestPrev, "Liquidity High", color = color.new(color.red, 40), style = plot.style_line)
// ─────────────────────────────────────────────
// DISPLACEMENT DETECTION
// ─────────────────────────────────────────────
bullDisp = sweepLow and close > open and close > close
bearDisp = sweepHigh and close < open and close < close
// ─────────────────────────────────────────────
// FAIR VALUE GAP (FVG)
// ─────────────────────────────────────────────
bullFVG = low > high
bearFVG = high < low
// we’ll store the last FVG lines
var line fvgTop = na
var line fvgBottom = na
// clear old FVG lines when new one appears
if bullFVG or bearFVG
if not na(fvgTop)
line.delete(fvgTop)
if not na(fvgBottom)
line.delete(fvgBottom)
// Bullish FVG box
if bullFVG
fvgTop := line.new(bar_index , high , bar_index, high , extend = extend.right, color = color.new(color.green, 60))
fvgBottom := line.new(bar_index , low, bar_index, low, extend = extend.right, color = color.new(color.green, 60))
// Bearish FVG box
if bearFVG
fvgTop := line.new(bar_index , low , bar_index, low , extend = extend.right, color = color.new(color.red, 60))
fvgBottom := line.new(bar_index , high, bar_index, high, extend = extend.right, color = color.new(color.red, 60))
// ─────────────────────────────────────────────
// ENTRY, SL, TP CONDITIONS
// ─────────────────────────────────────────────
var line slLine = na
var line tp1Line = na
var line tp2Line = na
f_deleteLineIfExists(line_id) =>
if not na(line_id)
line.delete(line_id)
if bullDisp and bullFVG
sl = low
tp1 = close + (close - sl) * tpMultiplier
tp2 = close + (close - sl) * (tpMultiplier * 1.5)
f_deleteLineIfExists(slLine)
f_deleteLineIfExists(tp1Line)
f_deleteLineIfExists(tp2Line)
slLine := line.new(bar_index, sl, bar_index + 1, sl, extend = extend.right, color = color.red)
tp1Line := line.new(bar_index, tp1, bar_index + 1, tp1, extend = extend.right, color = color.green)
tp2Line := line.new(bar_index, tp2, bar_index + 1, tp2, extend = extend.right, color = color.green)
label.new(bar_index, close, "BUY Entry FVG Retest SL Below Sweep",
style = label.style_label_up, color = color.new(color.green, 0), textcolor = color.white)
if bearDisp and bearFVG
sl = high
tp1 = close - (sl - close) * tpMultiplier
tp2 = close - (sl - close) * (tpMultiplier * 1.5)
f_deleteLineIfExists(slLine)
f_deleteLineIfExists(tp1Line)
f_deleteLineIfExists(tp2Line)
slLine := line.new(bar_index, sl, bar_index + 1, sl, extend = extend.right, color = color.red)
tp1Line := line.new(bar_index, tp1, bar_index + 1, tp1, extend = extend.right, color = color.green)
tp2Line := line.new(bar_index, tp2, bar_index + 1, tp2, extend = extend.right, color = color.green)
label.new(bar_index, close, "SELL Entry FVG Retest SL Above Sweep",
style = label.style_label_down, color = color.new(color.red, 0), textcolor = color.white)
MoneyLine CipherMoneyLine Cipher
Overview
MoneyLine Cipher is a trend-following indicator designed to identify high-probability entry and exit points by combining multiple technical analysis methods into a unified signal system. The indicator adapts its behavior based on current market conditions, becoming more aggressive in strong trends and more conservative in choppy or uncertain markets.
Core Concept: The Money Line
At the heart of this indicator is the Money Line, a linear regression line that acts as a dynamic center of price action. Unlike a simple moving average, linear regression fits a straight line through recent prices using least-squares methodology, providing a smoother representation of the underlying trend direction. The slope of this line determines whether the market is in a bullish, bearish, or neutral state.
Dynamic Envelope Bands
The indicator plots upper and lower bands around the Money Line using Average True Range (ATR) as the volatility measure. What makes these bands unique is their adaptive multiplier system. When the ADX (Average Directional Index) indicates a strong trend, the bands automatically widen to accommodate larger price swings and avoid premature exits. In ranging or weak trend conditions, the bands contract to provide tighter entry and exit zones. This dynamic adjustment helps the indicator perform consistently across different market environments.
Trend State Detection
The indicator classifies market conditions into five distinct states: Strong Uptrend, Uptrend, Neutral, Downtrend, and Strong Downtrend. This classification uses three complementary methods working together.
First, the Directional Movement Index (DMI) measures the spread between positive and negative directional indicators. A large positive spread suggests bullish momentum, while a large negative spread indicates bearish pressure.
Second, On-Balance Volume (OBV) confirms whether volume supports the indicated trend direction. For a Strong Uptrend classification, OBV must be rising above its moving average, confirming that buying pressure backs the price movement.
Third, ADX must exceed a minimum threshold for Strong trend classifications, ensuring that only genuinely trending markets receive the Strong designation.
Signal Generation
Buy and sell signals are generated using Fisher Transform and Aroon indicators, but with a crucial enhancement: the trigger thresholds adjust dynamically based on the current trend state.
The Fisher Transform converts price data into a Gaussian normal distribution, making turning points easier to identify. In a Strong Uptrend, the buy threshold relaxes (making buys easier to trigger) while the sell threshold tightens (making sells harder to trigger). This allows traders to stay in winning positions longer during favorable conditions. The opposite applies in downtrends, where the system becomes quick to exit and reluctant to enter long positions.
The Aroon indicator measures how recently price made a new high or low within the lookback period. Combined with Fisher Transform, this dual-confirmation approach reduces false signals that might occur when using either indicator alone.
Band touches also generate signals. When price reaches the lower band, a potential buy zone is identified. When price reaches the upper band, a potential sell zone is flagged.
Cascade Protection System
A key feature is the built-in protection against averaging down into a losing position. The system tracks consecutive buy signals and limits them to a configurable maximum (default: 3). After reaching this limit, no additional buy signals are generated until a sell signal resets the counter. This prevents the common mistake of repeatedly buying during a sustained decline.
Additionally, the indicator monitors Bollinger Band Width Percentile (BBWP), which measures current volatility relative to historical volatility. When BBWP exceeds a threshold (indicating a volatility spike often associated with sharp moves), buy signals are temporarily frozen. This protects against entering during panic selloffs or blow-off tops.
Extreme Move Detection
Sometimes price moves so aggressively that it penetrates the bands by an unusual amount. The indicator detects these extreme moves and can generate signals even during normal cooldown periods. The logic is that an extreme band penetration represents a significant overextension that warrants attention regardless of recent signal history. These extreme signals are visually distinguished from regular signals.
RSI Divergence
The indicator includes RSI divergence detection as an additional confirmation tool. When price makes a lower low but RSI makes a higher low (bullish divergence), it suggests weakening downside momentum and a potential reversal. Bearish divergence (price higher high, RSI lower high) warns of potential tops. Both regular and hidden divergences are detected and marked on the chart.
Signal Cooldown
To prevent overtrading and signal clustering, a configurable cooldown period prevents new signals for a set number of bars after each signal. This spacing ensures that each signal represents a distinct trading opportunity rather than repeated triggers on the same price movement.
Visual Display
The indicator provides a comprehensive information panel showing current trend state, BBWP status, consecutive buy count, ADX reading, Fisher and Aroon values, cooldown status, and current dynamic thresholds. An ADX bar at the bottom of the chart provides quick visual reference for trend strength and direction using color coding.
Signal labels display the entry or exit price along with the current buy count (for buy signals), helping traders track their position sizing.
How to Use
In uptrending markets, look for buy signals near the lower band, particularly when the trend state shows Uptrend or Strong Uptrend. These represent pullback opportunities within an established trend.
In downtrending markets, the indicator naturally reduces buy signals and increases sell sensitivity, helping traders avoid catching falling knives.
In neutral or ranging conditions, signals from both directions are generated with moderate thresholds, suitable for mean-reversion trading within the bands.
Monitor the BBWP and consecutive buy counter in the info panel. If BBWP shows "FROZEN" or the buy counter approaches the maximum, exercise additional caution with new long entries.
Settings Guidance
The default settings are optimized for 5-minute cryptocurrency charts but can be adjusted for other timeframes and assets. Key parameters to consider adjusting include the Money Line length (shorter for more responsive, longer for smoother), ATR multiplier range (wider bands reduce signals but improve accuracy), and the various threshold values for trend classification.
5MA＋TrendMagic + Disparity + Volume Spikes5MA + TrendMagic + Disparity Scalping + Volume Spikes is an all-in-one trend and momentum indicator designed for fast entries, trend confirmation, and volatility detection.
Main Features
Multiple EMAs (9/21/50/100/200) for trend structure
TrendMagic for dynamic trend direction and stop levels
Ultra Fast Disparity Scalper (EMA disparity + RSI + RVI momentum)
Volume Spike Detection with smart filters (valid highs/lows, candle types, color match, session filter)
Gold Volatility Signals using ATR, Bollinger Bands, HV/RV spread
Clear BUY/SELL markers, overheat filters, and full alert support
This tool helps identify early reversals, confirm major trends, and highlight strong volume-driven turning points.
RSI Divergence bsTzdThis indicator automatically detects bullish and bearish RSI divergences by comparing swing highs and lows in price against momentum shifts on the Relative Strength Index. It identifies both regular divergences, which signal potential trend reversals, and hidden divergences, which often confirm trend continuation.
All divergences are plotted directly on the chart using clean, non-repainting swing-point logic so signals only appear after pivots are confirmed.
The goal of the tool is to help traders quickly spot early momentum shifts that are otherwise difficult to see in real-time—especially during fast intraday moves. By combining price structure with RSI behavior, the indicator offers high-quality signals designed to improve entry timing, stop placement, and overall trend analysis.
Key Features
Automatic bullish & bearish regular divergences
Automatic bullish & bearish hidden divergences
Uses confirmed swing pivots to avoid repainting
Works on all assets and all timeframes
Clean visual markers for fast decision-making
Helps identify momentum exhaustion, trend continuation, and potential reversals
Useful for scalping, day trading, and swing trading setups
Open Range BreakoutOpen Range Breakout (ORB)
The Open Range Breakout (ORB) is a classic intraday strategy used across stocks, indices, FX and futures. It focuses on how price behaves during the first minutes of a major session, when liquidity and volatility are highest.
This indicator fully automates the ORB process with session detection, box drawing, breakout & retest logic, and final Buy/Sell signals.
Multi-Session Support
Choose between the three most important global opens:
Asia (Tokyo) – JPY pairs, Asian indices, gold, crypto
London – FX majors, European indices, strong volatility
New York – US indices, USD pairs, gold, oil, highest volume
The Opening Range is calculated only during the selected session.
ORB Range (5 / 15 / 30 min)
The indicator builds the ORB High/Low from the first X minutes of the session, draws the box, and waits for price action once the range is complete.
How It Works
ORB Window → High/Low of the opening minutes are recorded.
Breakout → Price closes above/below the ORB → “BREAKOUT” label.
Retest → Price returns to the ORB box → “RETEST” label.
Confirmation Levels Freeze → Upper/lower structure set.
Final Signal
Close above frozen upper level → BUY
Close below frozen lower level → SELL
This filters out false breakouts and provides structured continuation signals.
Alerts
Includes built-in alert conditions for:
ORB BUY Signal
ORB SELL Signal
Alerts trigger exactly when the Buy or Sell label appears.
Works On
Stocks & indices
Forex
Futures
Trend Following $BTC - Multi-Timeframe Structure + ReversTREND FOLLOWING STRATEGY - MULTI-TIMEFRAME STRUCTURE BREAKOUT SYSTEM
Strategy Overview
This is an enhanced Turtle Trading system designed for cryptocurrency spot trading. It combines Donchian Channel breakouts with multi-timeframe structure filtering and ATR-based dynamic risk management. The strategy trades both long and short positions using reverse signal exits to maximize trend capture.
Core Features
Multi-Timeframe Structure Filtering
The strategy uses Swing High/Low analysis to identify market structure trends. You can customize the structure timeframe (default: 3 minutes) to match your trading style. Only enters trades aligned with the identified trend direction, avoiding counter-trend positions that often lead to losses.
Reverse Signal Exit System
Instead of using fixed stop-losses or time-based exits, this strategy exits positions only when a reverse entry signal triggers. This approach maximizes trend profits and reduces premature exits during normal market retracements.
ATR Dynamic Pyramiding
Automatically adds positions when price moves 0.5 ATR in your favor. Supports up to 2 units maximum (adjustable). This pyramid scaling enhances profitability during strong trends while maintaining disciplined risk management.
Complete Risk Management
Fixed position sizing at 5000 USD per unit. Includes realistic commission fees of 0.06% (Binance spot rate). Initial capital set at 10,000 USD. All backtest parameters reflect real-world trading conditions.
Trading Logic
Entry Conditions
Long Entry: Close price breaks above the 20-period high AND structure trend is bullish (price breaks above Swing High)
Short Entry: Close price breaks below the 20-period low AND structure trend is bearish (price breaks below Swing Low)
Position Scaling
Long positions: Add when price rises 0.5 ATR or more
Short positions: Add when price falls 0.5 ATR or more
Maximum 2 units including initial entry
Exit Conditions
Long Exit: Triggers when short entry signal appears (price breaks 20-period low + structure turns bearish)
Short Exit: Triggers when long entry signal appears (price breaks 20-period high + structure turns bullish)
Default Parameters
Channel Settings
Entry Channel Period: 20 (Donchian Channel breakout period)
Exit Channel Period: 10 (reserved parameter)
ATR Settings
ATR Period: 20
Stop Loss ATR Multiplier: 2.0
Add Position ATR Multiplier: 0.5
Structure Filter
Swing Length: 300 (Swing High/Low calculation period)
Structure Timeframe: 3 minutes
Adjust these based on your trading timeframe and asset volatility
Position Management
Maximum Units: 2 (including initial entry)
Capital Per Unit: 5000 USD
Visualization Features
Background Colors
Light Green: Bullish market structure
Light Red: Bearish market structure
Dark Green: Long position entry
Dark Red: Short position entry
Optional Display Elements (Default: OFF)
Entry and exit channel lines
Structure high/low reference lines
ATR stop-loss indicator
Next position add level
Entry/exit labels
Alert Message Format
The strategy sends notifications with the following format:
Entry: "5m Long EP:90450.50"
Add Position: "15m Add Long 2/2 EP:91000.25"
Exit: "5m Close Long Reverse Signal"
Where the first part shows your current chart timeframe and EP indicates Entry Price
Backtest Settings
Capital Allocation
Initial Capital: 10,000 USD
Per Entry: 5,000 USD (split into 2 potential entries)
Leverage: 0x (spot trading only)
Trading Costs
Commission: 0.06% (Binance spot VIP0 rate)
Slippage: 0 (adjust based on your experience)
Best Use Cases
Ideal Scenarios
Trending markets with clear directional movement
Moderate to high volatility assets
Timeframes from 1-minute to 4-hour charts
Best suited for major cryptocurrencies with good liquidity
Not Recommended For
Highly volatile choppy/ranging markets
Low liquidity small-cap coins
Extreme market conditions or black swan events
Usage Recommendations
Timeframe Guidelines
1-5 minute charts: Use for scalping, consider Swing Length 100-160
15-30 minute charts: Good for short-term trading, Swing Length 50-100
1-4 hour charts: Suitable for swing trading, Swing Length 20-50
Optimization Tips
Always backtest on historical data before live trading
Adjust swing length based on asset volatility and your timeframe
Different cryptocurrencies may require different parameter settings
Enable visualization options initially to understand entry/exit points
Monitor win rate and drawdown during backtesting
Technical Details
Built on Pine Script v6
No repainting - uses proper bar referencing with offset
Prevents lookahead bias with lookahead=off parameter
Strategy mode with accurate commission and slippage modeling
Multi-timeframe security function for structure analysis
Proper position state tracking to avoid duplicate signals
Risk Disclaimer
This strategy is provided for educational and research purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Backtesting results may differ from live trading due to slippage, execution delays, and changing market conditions. The strategy performs best in trending markets and may experience drawdowns during ranging conditions. Always practice proper risk management and never risk more than you can afford to lose. It is recommended to paper trade first and start with small position sizes when going live.
How to Use
Add the strategy to your TradingView chart
Select your desired timeframe (1m to 4h recommended)
Adjust parameters based on your risk tolerance and trading style
Review backtest results in the Strategy Tester tab
Set up alerts for automated notifications
Consider paper trading before risking real capital
Tags
Trend Following, Turtle Trading, Donchian Channel, Structure Breakout, ATR, Cryptocurrency, Spot Trading, Risk Management, Pyramiding, Multi-Timeframe Analysis
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Strategy Name: Trend Following BTC
Version: v1.0
Pine Script Version: v6
Last Updated: December 2025
Regime EngineRegime Engine
Overview
Regime Engine is a market regime detection system that classifies price action into bullish, bearish, or neutral states using weighted exponential moving average analysis. Once the regime is identified, the indicator generates buy and sell signals based on Donchian channel breakouts, filtered by ADX trend strength and RSI momentum conditions.
The Money Line
The core of regime detection is the Money Line, a weighted combination of two exponential moving averages. By default, the short EMA (8 periods) receives 60% weight while the long EMA (24 periods) receives 40% weight. This weighting allows the Money Line to be more responsive than a simple long-period average while remaining smoother than a short-period average alone.
The Money Line changes color based on the current regime: green for bullish, red for bearish, and yellow for neutral. This provides immediate visual feedback about the market state.
Regime Classification
The indicator determines market regime by comparing the relative positions of the short and long EMAs while also considering RSI levels to avoid classifying overbought or oversold conditions as trend states.
Bullish regime is identified when the short EMA is above the long EMA and RSI is not in overbought territory. This combination suggests upward momentum that is not yet exhausted.
Bearish regime is identified when the short EMA is below the long EMA and RSI is not in oversold territory. This indicates downward momentum with room to continue.
Neutral regime applies when the EMAs are close together or RSI conditions prevent trend classification. The indicator provides two optional methods for enhanced neutral detection.
Neutral Zone Detection
Markets often transition through periods where trend direction is unclear. The indicator offers two complementary methods for detecting these neutral zones.
The slope method examines the rate of change of the Money Line relative to ATR. When the Money Line is moving slowly (slope below a tolerance threshold), the market is classified as neutral regardless of EMA positioning.
The EMA distance method calculates the percentage distance between the short and long EMAs. When they are within a specified percentage of each other, the EMAs are considered too close to reliably indicate direction.
Either or both methods can be enabled, and if either triggers, the regime is classified as neutral.
Donchian Channel Signals
Buy and sell signals are generated when price interacts with the Donchian channel boundaries. The Donchian channel plots the highest high and lowest low over a lookback period (default 20 bars), offset by one bar to prevent repainting.
Buy signals trigger when price touches or breaks below the lower Donchian band, indicating a potential support level. Sell signals trigger when price touches or breaks above the upper Donchian band, indicating potential resistance.
An optional setting requires the close to confirm the break rather than just the wick, providing more conservative signal generation.
ADX Trend Strength Filter
The Average Directional Index filters signals to ensure they occur during trending conditions. When enabled, signals only fire if ADX exceeds the threshold (default 24), confirming that the market has sufficient directional momentum for breakout trades to succeed.
The indicator uses Wilder's original smoothing method for ADX calculation, providing the traditional interpretation of trend strength values.
RSI Momentum Filter
RSI provides additional signal filtering to ensure entries occur at favorable momentum levels. Buy signals require RSI to be at or below the oversold threshold (default 30), indicating potential exhaustion of selling pressure. Sell signals require RSI to be at or above the overbought threshold (default 70), suggesting exhaustion of buying pressure.
These filters can be disabled for traders who prefer unfiltered Donchian breakout signals.
BBWP Volatility Monitoring
Bollinger Band Width Percentile measures current volatility relative to its historical range. The indicator calculates BB width and ranks it against the specified lookback period (default 252 bars, approximately one trading year).
BBWP above 70% indicates elevated volatility, which may signal trend acceleration or potential reversals. BBWP below 30% indicates compressed volatility, often preceding significant moves. The information panel displays the current BBWP reading with color coding to highlight these conditions.
Signal Cooldown
To prevent signal clustering during extended breakout periods, a configurable cooldown prevents new signals of the same type for a specified number of bars after each signal. This ensures each signal represents a distinct trading opportunity.
Visual Components
The Donchian channel can display shaded bands between the upper and lower boundaries. The shading color reflects the current regime: green for bullish, magenta for bearish, and blue for neutral. This provides at-a-glance context for where price is trading within its recent range.
An ADX strength bar at the bottom of the chart uses color coding: white for weak trend (ADX below 15), orange for ranging (ADX 15-24), and blue for trending (ADX above 24). This matches the trend strength display in the information panel.
Price labels appear at signal locations showing the signal type and entry price. Labels are automatically cleaned up after reaching a configurable history limit to maintain chart performance.
Signal candles are highlighted in blue, making it easy to identify exactly which bars generated signals when reviewing historical performance.
Information Panel
A compact table displays key metrics: current regime bias, trend strength classification, BBWP volatility reading, RSI level, and ADX value. Each metric is color-coded to highlight favorable or unfavorable conditions.
The panel can be positioned at any corner or middle edge of the chart. An alternative label-based display anchored to the chart is also available for those who prefer that format.
Trend Persistence Option
By default, the regime is recalculated on every bar. An optional persistence mode changes this behavior so that the regime only changes on EMA crossovers. This reduces regime flipping during choppy conditions but may delay regime recognition during gradual trend changes.
How to Use
Monitor the Money Line color and information panel for current regime. In bullish regimes, focus on buy signals at the lower Donchian band as potential pullback entries. In bearish regimes, focus on sell signals at the upper band as potential short entries or exit points.
Use the ADX strength indicator to gauge signal reliability. Signals during trending conditions (blue ADX bar) have historically higher success rates than signals during ranging conditions (orange bar) or weak trends (white bar).
Watch BBWP for volatility context. Low BBWP readings suggest a significant move may be developing, while high readings indicate the current move may be overextended.
The combination of regime awareness, Donchian breakout signals, and ADX/RSI filtering provides a structured approach to identifying trading opportunities across different market conditions.
Settings Guidance
The default settings work well for cryptocurrency and forex markets on intraday timeframes. For stocks or longer timeframes, consider increasing the EMA periods and Donchian lookback. The ADX threshold can be adjusted based on the typical ADX range for the traded instrument.
The RSI filter levels can be relaxed (higher oversold, lower overbought) for more signals or tightened for higher-quality but less frequent signals. The cooldown period should be adjusted based on timeframe, with shorter timeframes typically requiring longer cooldown periods.
Momentum by Trading BiZonesSqueeze Momentum Indicator with EMA
Overview
The Squeeze Momentum Indicator with EMA is a powerful technical analysis tool that combines the original Squeeze Momentum concept with an Exponential Moving Average (EMA) overlay. This enhanced version helps traders identify market momentum, volatility contractions (squeezes), and potential trend reversals with greater precision.
Core Concept
The indicator operates on the principle of volatility contraction and expansion:
Squeeze Phase: When Bollinger Bands move inside the Keltner Channel, indicating low volatility and potential energy buildup
Expansion Phase: When momentum breaks out of the squeeze, signaling potential directional moves
Key Components
1. Squeeze Momentum Calculation
Formula: Momentum = Linear Regression(Close - Average Price)
Where Average Price = (Highest High + Lowest Low + SMA(Close)) / 3
Visualization: Histogram bars showing positive (green) and negative (red) momentum
Zero Line: Represents equilibrium point between buyers and sellers
2. EMA Overlay
Purpose: Smooths momentum values to identify underlying trends
Customization:
Adjustable period (default: 20)
Toggle on/off display
Customizable color and line thickness
Cross Signals: Buy/sell signals when momentum crosses above/below EMA
3. Volatility Bands
Bollinger Bands (20-period, 2 standard deviations)
Keltner Channels (20-period, 1.5 ATR multiplier)
Squeeze Detection: Visual background shading when BB are inside KC
Trading Signals
Buy Signals (Green Upward Triangle)
Momentum histogram crosses ABOVE EMA line
Occurs during or after squeeze release
Confirmed by expanding histogram bars
Sell Signals (Red Downward Triangle)
Momentum histogram crosses BELOW EMA line
Often precedes market downturns
Watch for increasing negative momentum
Squeeze Warnings (Gray Background)
Market in low volatility state
Prepare for potential breakout
Direction indicated by momentum bias
Indicator Settings
Main Parameters
Length: Period for calculations (default: 20)
Show EMA: Toggle EMA visibility
EMA Period: Smoothing period for EMA
Visual Settings
Histogram color-coding based on momentum direction
EMA line color and thickness
Signal marker size and visibility
Squeeze zone background display
Practical Applications
Trend Identification
Uptrend: Consistently positive momentum with EMA support
Downtrend: Consistently negative momentum with EMA resistance
Range-bound: Oscillating around zero line
Entry/Exit Points
Conservative Entry: Wait for squeeze release + EMA crossover
Aggressive Entry: Anticipate breakout during squeeze
Exit: Opposite crossover or momentum divergence
Risk Management
Use squeeze zones as warning periods
EMA crossovers as confirmation signals
Combine with support/resistance levels
Advanced Interpretation
Momentum Strength
Strong Bullish: Tall green bars above EMA
Weak Bullish: Short green bars near EMA
Strong Bearish: Tall red bars below EMA
Weak Bearish: Short red bars near EMA
Divergence Detection
Price makes higher high, momentum makes lower high → Bearish divergence
Price makes lower low, momentum makes higher low → Bullish divergence
Squeeze Characteristics
Long squeezes: More potential energy
Frequent squeezes: Choppy market conditions
No squeezes: High volatility, trending markets
Recommended Timeframes
Scalping: 1-15 minute charts
Day Trading: 15-minute to 4-hour charts
Swing Trading: 4-hour to daily charts
Position Trading: Daily to weekly charts
Best Practices
Confirmation
Use with volume indicators
Check higher timeframe direction
Wait for candle close confirmation
Filtering Signals
Ignore signals during extreme volatility
Require minimum bar size for crossovers
Consider market context (news, sessions)
Combination Suggestions
With RSI: Confirm overbought/oversold conditions
With Volume Profile: Identify high-volume nodes
With Support/Resistance: Key level reactions
With Trend Lines: Breakout confirmations
Limitations
Lagging indicator (based on past data)
Works best in trending markets
May give false signals in ranging markets
Requires proper risk management
Conclusion
The Squeeze Momentum Indicator with EMA provides a comprehensive view of market dynamics by combining volatility analysis, momentum measurement, and trend smoothing. Its visual clarity and customizable parameters make it suitable for traders of all experience levels seeking to identify high-probability trading opportunities during volatility contractions and expansions.
Ultra Optimized + Strong S/R + Sure-Shot Signals + Screen PanelUltra Optimized + Strong S/R + Sure-Shot Signals + Screen Panel
Liquidity Heatmap [Eˣ]💧 Liquidity Heatmap - Free Indicator
Overview
The Liquidity Heatmap reveals where stop losses are clustered in the market - the hidden liquidity zones that smart money targets. This indicator automatically identifies Buy-Side Liquidity (BSL) above price and Sell-Side Liquidity (SSL) below price, showing you exactly where institutional traders are likely to hunt for stops before major moves.
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🎯 What This Indicator Does
Identifies Liquidity Zones:
• Buy-Side Liquidity (BSL) - Stop losses from SHORT positions clustered above price
• Sell-Side Liquidity (SSL) - Stop losses from LONG positions clustered below price
• Automatically clusters nearby levels into high-probability zones
• Shows liquidity strength (1-5+) - higher numbers = more stops = bigger target
• Removes swept liquidity in real-time as price takes out stops
Visual Display:
• 🔴 Red Zones Above Price = Buy-Side Liquidity (shorts' stops)
• 🟢 Green Zones Below Price = Sell-Side Liquidity (longs' stops)
• Thicker/Darker Zones = Higher liquidity concentration
• BSL/SSL Labels = Show exact strength count
• Triangle Markers = Liquidity sweep alerts (when price takes stops)
Smart Features:
• Auto-removes old liquidity (customizable lookback period)
• Clusters nearby levels to reduce noise
• Tracks liquidity strength and age
• Updates in real-time as new swing points form
• Alerts when major liquidity zones are swept
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📊 How To Use This Indicator
Understanding Liquidity Concepts
What is Liquidity?
Liquidity refers to clusters of stop loss orders sitting in the market. These stops represent:
• Long traders' stop losses (below support) = Sell-Side Liquidity
• Short traders' stop losses (above resistance) = Buy-Side Liquidity
Why Does This Matter?
• Institutions NEED liquidity to fill large orders
• Price often "sweeps" liquidity zones before reversing
• Major liquidity = major target for smart money
• Understanding liquidity = understanding market maker behavior
The Liquidity Cycle:
1. Retail traders place stops at obvious levels (swing highs/lows)
2. Smart money identifies these clusters
3. Price is pushed to sweep the stops (liquidity grab)
4. Institutions fill their orders with this liquidity
5. Price reverses in the opposite direction
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💡 Trading Strategies
Strategy 1: Liquidity Sweep Reversals
Best For: Swing trading, catching reversals
Timeframes: 15min, 1H, 4H, Daily
Entry Setup:
1. Identify strong Sell-Side Liquidity (SSL) zone below price
2. Wait for price to sweep down into the SSL zone
3. Look for rejection/reversal candle pattern (pin bar, engulfing)
4. Enter LONG after sweep and reversal confirmation
5. Stop loss: Below the swept liquidity zone
6. Target: Opposite liquidity zone or key resistance
Why It Works: Smart money sweeps stops to fill buy orders, then pushes price higher
Example:
• SSL zone at $45,000 with strength 3
• Price drops to $44,950, sweeps the SSL
• Strong bullish reversal candle forms
• Enter long at $45,100
• Target: BSL zone at $47,000
Strategy 2: Liquidity-to-Liquidity Runs
Best For: Day trading, scalping
Timeframes: 5min, 15min, 1H
Entry Setup:
1. Price sweeps Sell-Side Liquidity below and reverses up
2. Identify Buy-Side Liquidity zone above
3. Enter LONG targeting the BSL zone above
4. Exit near/at the BSL zone (don't wait for sweep)
5. Stop loss: Below recent swing low
Why It Works: Price moves from liquidity pool to liquidity pool
Variation - Reverse for Shorts:
• BSL sweep above → Look for SSL zone below
• Enter short targeting lower liquidity
Strategy 3: Liquidity Avoidance (Stop Placement)
Best For: Improving win rate on existing strategies
Timeframes: All
Rules:
1. NEVER place stops exactly at obvious liquidity zones
2. Place stops beyond the liquidity zone with buffer
3. Or place stops before the liquidity zone (tighter, riskier)
4. Monitor liquidity strength - avoid zones with strength 3+
Why It Works: Market makers hunt obvious stop clusters
Example:
• Trading long, swing low at $100 (SSL zone, strength 4)
• Bad: Stop at $99.50 (will get swept)
• Better: Stop at $98.50 (beyond the liquidity)
• Alternative: Stop at $100.50 (tighter, before sweep zone)
Strategy 4: Confluence Trading
Best For: High probability setups
Timeframes: 1H, 4H, Daily
Entry Setup:
1. Find liquidity zone that aligns with:
• Major support/resistance level
• Fibonacci retracement (0.618, 0.786)
• Trendline
• Round psychological number ($50,000, $2,000, etc)
2. Wait for sweep of this high-confluence zone
3. Enter on reversal with multiple confirmations
4. Larger position size justified by confluence
Why It Works: Multiple factors = institutional interest = higher probability
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⚙️ Settings Explained
Core Settings
Swing Detection Length (Default: 10)
• Number of bars left/right to identify swing highs and lows
• Lower values (5-8): More sensitive, more liquidity zones, more noise
• Higher values (12-20): Less sensitive, only major swings, cleaner chart
• Recommended: 8-10 for intraday, 10-15 for swing trading
Liquidity Lookback Bars (Default: 100)
• How many historical bars to track liquidity zones
• Lower values (50-75): Shows only recent liquidity
• Higher values (100-200): Shows longer-term liquidity clusters
• Zones older than this are automatically removed
• Recommended: 100-150 for most timeframes
Zone Proximity % (Default: 0.5)
• Percentage threshold to group nearby levels into single zone
• Lower values (0.2-0.4): Keeps levels separate, more zones
• Higher values (0.6-1.0): Aggressive clustering, fewer zones
• Recommended: 0.4-0.6 for crypto, 0.3-0.5 for forex, 0.5-0.8 for stocks
Visualization Settings
Show Buy-Side Liquidity
• Toggle ON/OFF red zones above price
• Turn OFF if only interested in downside liquidity
Show Sell-Side Liquidity
• Toggle ON/OFF green zones below price
• Turn OFF if only interested in upside liquidity
Show Liquidity Labels
• Toggle BSL/SSL labels with strength numbers
• Turn OFF for cleaner chart appearance
• Keep ON to see exact liquidity strength
Display Style
• Boxes: Filled rectangular zones (best for visualizing strength)
• Lines: Horizontal dashed lines (minimal, clean look)
• Both: Boxes + Lines (maximum visibility)
Color Intensity
• Low: 85% transparency (subtle, less distracting)
• Medium: 75% transparency (balanced visibility)
• High: 65% transparency (bold, maximum visibility)
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📱 Info Panel Guide
Located in the top-right corner, the info panel provides real-time liquidity statistics:
Buy-Side Zones
• Count of active BSL zones above current price
• Higher number = More upside targets for price
Sell-Side Zones
• Count of active SSL zones below current price
• Higher number = More downside targets for price
Total Zones
• Combined count of all active liquidity
• Useful for gauging overall market structure
Nearest BSL
• Distance in % to closest Buy-Side Liquidity above
• Example: +2.5% means BSL is 2.5% above current price
• Quick reference for next upside target
Nearest SSL
• Distance in % to closest Sell-Side Liquidity below
• Example: -1.8% means SSL is 1.8% below current price
• Quick reference for next downside target
Liquidity Bias
• ⬆️ Bullish : More BSL than SSL (upside targets dominate)
• ⬇️ Bearish : More SSL than BSL (downside targets dominate)
• ↔️ Balanced: Equal liquidity on both sides (range-bound)
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🎓 Understanding Liquidity Strength
What Do The Numbers Mean?
Strength 1 : Single swing point
• Light liquidity, minor target
• Can be ignored in trending markets
• Useful in ranging/choppy conditions
Strength 2-3 : Moderate liquidity cluster
• Multiple nearby swing points merged
• Decent target for intraday moves
• Watch for potential sweeps
Strength 4-5 : Strong liquidity cluster
• Major cluster of stops
• High-probability target for institutions
• Expect reactions when swept
Strength 6+ : Extreme liquidity pool
• Massive stop cluster (rare)
• Critical zone - high probability of sweep
• Often marks major support/resistance
• Ideal for confluence setups
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📱 Alert Setup
This indicator includes 2 powerful alert types:
1. Buy-Side Liquidity Sweep
• Triggers when price sweeps BSL zone above
• Shows potential bullish reversal opportunity
• Often precedes upward continuation after sweep
2. Sell-Side Liquidity Sweep
• Triggers when price sweeps SSL zone below
• Shows potential bearish reversal opportunity
• Often precedes downward continuation after sweep
To Set Up Alerts:
1. Click the "Alert" button (clock icon) in TradingView
2. Condition: Select "Liquidity Heatmap"
3. Choose alert type: BSL Sweep or SSL Sweep
4. Configure notification method (push, email, webhook)
5. Click "Create"
Pro Tip: Set alerts for both BSL and SSL sweeps to catch opportunities in both directions
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💎 Pro Tips & Best Practices
✅ DO:
• Wait for confirmation - Don't enter immediately on sweep, wait for reversal pattern
• Combine with trend - SSL sweeps in uptrends = higher probability longs
• Check multiple timeframes - 1H liquidity + 4H liquidity = strongest zones
• Monitor strength - Focus on zones with strength 3+
• Use proper risk management - Liquidity sweeps can go further than expected
• Watch for re-sweeps - Sometimes liquidity zones get swept multiple times
• Consider volume - High volume sweeps = stronger reversal potential
⚠️ DON'T:
• Don't fade strong trends - In strong trends, sweeps often continue rather than reverse
• Don't overtrade - Not every sweep is a tradeable setup
• Don't ignore context - Check broader market conditions and news
• Don't use alone - Combine with price action, support/resistance, and other analysis
• Don't place stops at liquidity - Your stops will be hunted
• Don't expect perfection - Some sweeps fail, some zones never get hit
🎯 Best Timeframes:
• Scalping: 5min, 15min (fast moves, frequent sweeps)
• Day Trading: 15min, 1H (balanced view)
• Swing Trading: 1H, 4H, Daily (major liquidity zones)
• Position Trading: 4H, Daily, Weekly (institutional liquidity)
🔥 Best Markets:
• Crypto (high volatility, frequent liquidity grabs)
• Forex (EUR/USD, GBP/USD - liquid pairs)
• Futures (ES, NQ, CL - high liquidity contracts)
• Stocks (large caps with high volume)
⏰ Best Times:
• Market opens (high volatility = liquidity hunting)
• Before/after major news events
• Session overlaps (London/NY for forex)
• First hour and last hour of trading
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🚀 What Makes This Different?
Unlike basic pivot indicators, the Liquidity Heatmap:
• Institutional Perspective - Shows where smart money hunts stops
• Dynamic Clustering - Automatically groups nearby levels for clarity
• Strength Tracking - Not just where, but HOW MUCH liquidity exists
• Auto-Cleanup - Removes swept and old liquidity automatically
• Visual Clarity - Instant understanding of market structure
• Actionable - Clear targets and reversal zones for trading
• Real-Time Updates - Adapts as market structure evolves
Based On Professional Concepts:
• Order flow analysis
• Market maker behavior
• Institutional trading techniques
• Liquidity engineering principles
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📈 Common Liquidity Patterns
Pattern 1: The Double Sweep
• Price sweeps SSL below, reverses up
• Price sweeps BSL above, reverses down
• Back to original range
• Trading: Fade the second sweep for mean reversion
Pattern 2: The Cascade
• Multiple SSL zones stacked below
• Price sweeps first zone, continues to next
• Chain reaction of stop losses triggering
• Trading: Ride the momentum to lowest zone
Pattern 3: The Fake-Out
• Price approaches liquidity but doesn't quite sweep
• Reverses before hitting the zone
• "Scared money" didn't wait for full sweep
• Trading: Wait for actual sweep, don't anticipate
Pattern 4: The Absorption
• Price sweeps major liquidity zone (strength 5+)
• No reversal, just consolidation
• Institutions absorbed all liquidity
• Trading: Wait for breakout direction, likely continuation
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📝 Important Notes
• Liquidity analysis is one piece of the puzzle - use with other analysis methods
• Not all liquidity zones get swept - some remain untouched
• Market conditions change - adapt your strategy accordingly
• Always use proper position sizing and risk management
• Liquidity sweeps can be violent - use appropriate stop losses
• Practice on demo accounts before trading with real capital
• Past liquidity patterns don't guarantee future price action
Disclaimer: This indicator is for educational purposes. Trading involves risk. Always do your own research and never risk more than you can afford to lose.
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Developed with ❤️ for traders who want to think like institutions
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Version History
• v1.0 - Initial release with dynamic liquidity detection and clustering
MorphWave Bands [JOAT]MorphWave Bands - Adaptive Volatility Envelope System
MorphWave Bands create a dynamic price envelope that automatically adjusts its width based on current market conditions. Unlike static Bollinger Bands, this indicator blends ATR and standard deviation with an efficiency ratio to expand during trending conditions and contract during consolidation.
What This Indicator Does
Plots adaptive upper and lower bands around a customizable moving average basis
Automatically adjusts band width using a blend of ATR and standard deviation
Detects volatility squeezes when bands contract to historical lows
Highlights breakouts when price moves beyond the bands
Provides squeeze alerts for anticipating volatility expansion
Adaptive Mechanism
The bands adapt through a multi-step process:
// Blend ATR and Standard Deviation
blendedVol = useAtrBlend ? (atrVal * 0.6 + stdVal * 0.4) : stdVal
// Normalize volatility to its historical range
volNorm = (blendedVol - volLow) / (volHigh - volLow)
// Create adaptive multiplier
adaptMult = baseMult * (0.5 + volNorm * adaptSens)
This creates bands that respond to market regime changes while maintaining stability.
Squeeze Detection
A squeeze is identified when band width drops below a specified percentile of its historical range:
Background highlighting indicates active squeeze conditions
Low percentile readings suggest compressed volatility
Squeeze exits often precede directional moves
Inputs Overview
Band Length — Period for basis calculation (default: 20)
Base Multiplier — Starting band width multiplier (default: 2.0)
MA Type — Choose from SMA, EMA, WMA, VWMA, or HMA
Adaptation Lookback — Historical period for normalization (default: 50)
Adaptation Sensitivity — How much bands respond to volatility changes
Squeeze Threshold — Percentile below which squeeze is detected
Dashboard Information
Current trend direction relative to basis and bands
Band width percentage
Squeeze status (Active or None)
Efficiency ratio
Current adaptive multiplier value
How to Use It
Look for squeeze conditions as potential precursors to breakouts
Use band touches as dynamic support/resistance references
Monitor breakout signals when price closes beyond bands
Combine with momentum indicators for directional confirmation
Alerts
Upper/Lower Breakout — Price exceeds band boundaries
Squeeze Entry/Exit — Volatility compression begins or ends
Basis Crosses — Price crosses the center line
This indicator is provided for educational purposes. It does not constitute financial advice.
— Made with passion by officialjackofalltrades
Unmitigated MTF High Low - Cave Diving Plot
IntroductionThe Unmitigated MTF High Low -
Cave Diving Plot is a multi-timeframe (MTF) indicator designed for NQ and ES futures traders who want to identify high-probability entry and exit zones based on unmitigated price levels. The "Cave Diving" visualization helps you navigate between support (floor) and resistance (ceiling) zones, while the integrated Strat analysis provides directional context.
Who Is This For?
Futures traders (NQ, ES) trading during ETH and RTH sessions
Scalpers and day traders looking for precise entry/exit levels
Traders using The Strat methodology for directional analysis
Anyone seeking confluence between price action and key levels
Core Concepts
1. Unmitigated Level:
An unmitigated level is a price high or low that has been created but not yet tested (touched) by price. These levels act as magnets - price often returns to test them.Key Properties:
Resistance (Highs): Price has created a high but hasn't revisited it
Support (Lows): Price has created a low but hasn't revisited it
Mitigation: When price touches a level, it becomes "mitigated" and loses strength
2. The Cave Diving MetaphorThink of trading as cave diving between two zones:
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│ CEILING (Upper Band) │ ← 1st & 2nd Unmitigated Highs
│ 🟥 Resistance Zone │
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│ │
│ THE TUNNEL │ ← Price navigates here
│ (Trading Channel) │
│ │
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│ 🟢 Support Zone │
│ FLOOR (Lower Band) │ ← 1st & 2nd Unmitigated Lows
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Trading Concept:
Ceiling: Formed by the 1st and 2nd most recent unmitigated highs
Floor: Formed by the 1st and 2nd most recent unmitigated lows
Tunnel: The space between ceiling and floor where price operates
Cave Diving: Navigating between these zones for entries and exits
3. Session-Based Age TrackingLevels are tracked by session age:
Session: 6:00 PM to 5:00 PM NY time (23-hour window)
Age 0: Created in the current session (today)
Age 1: Created 1 session ago (yesterday)
Age 2+: Older levels (more significant)
Why Age Matters:
Older unmitigated levels are typically stronger magnets
Fresh levels (Age 0) may be weaker and easier to break
Age 2+ levels often provide high-probability reversal zones
Indicator Components
Visual Elements
1. Colored Bands (Cave Zones)Upper Band (Pink/Maroon - 95% transparency)
Space between 1st and 2nd unmitigated highs
Acts as resistance zone
Price often hesitates or reverses here
Lower Band (Teal - 95% transparency)
Space between 1st and 2nd unmitigated lows
Acts as support zone
Price often finds buyers here
2. Information Table Located in your chosen corner (default: Bottom Right), the table displays:
5 most recent unmitigated highs (top section)
Tunnel row (middle separator)
5 most recent unmitigated lows (bottom section)
Reading the TableTable Structure
┌────────┬──────────┬────────┬───────┐
│ Level │ $ │ Points │ Age │
├────────┼──────────┼────────┼───────┤
│ ↑↑↑↑↑ │ 21,450.25│ +45.30 │ 3 │ ← 5th High (oldest)
│ ↑↑↑↑ │ 21,425.50│ +32.75 │ 2 │ ← 4th High
│ ↑↑↑ │ 21,410.00│ +25.00 │ 1 │ ← 3rd High
│ ↑↑ │ 21,400.75│ +18.50 │ 1 │ ← 2nd High
│ ↑ │ 21,395.25│ +12.00 │ 0 │ ← 1st High (newest)
├────────┼──────────┼────────┼───────┤
│ Tunnel │ 🟢 │ Δ 85.50│ 2U │ ← Current State
├────────┼──────────┼────────┼───────┤
│ ↓ │ 21,310.00│ -15.25 │ 0 │ ← 1st Low (newest)
│ ↓↓ │ 21,295.50│ -22.75 │ 1 │ ← 2nd Low
│ ↓↓↓ │ 21,280.25│ -30.00 │ 1 │ ← 3rd Low
│ ↓↓↓↓ │ 21,265.75│ -38.50 │ 2 │ ← 4th Low
│ ↓↓↓↓↓ │ 21,250.00│ -45.00 │ 3 │ ← 5th Low (oldest)
└────────┴──────────┴────────┴───────┘Column
Breakdown
Column 1: Level (Arrows)
Green arrows (↑): Resistance levels above current price
Red arrows (↓): Support levels below current price
Arrow count: Indicates recency (1 arrow = newest, 5 arrows = oldest)
Why This Matters:
More arrows = older level = stronger magnet for price
Column 2: $ (Price)
Exact price of the unmitigated level
Use this for limit orders and stop placement
Column 3: Points (Distance)
Positive (+) for highs: Points above current price
Negative (-) for lows: Points below current price
Helps gauge proximity to key levels
Trading Application:
If you're +2.50 points from resistance, a reversal may be imminent
If you're -45.00 points from support, you're far from the floor
Column 4: Age (Sessions)
Number of full 6pm-5pm sessions the level has survived
Age 0: Created today (current session)
Age 1+: Created in previous sessions
Significance Ladder:
Age 0: Weak, may break easily
Age 1-2: Medium strength
Age 3+: Strong, high-probability reaction zone
Tunnel Row (Critical Information)│ Tunnel │ 🟢 │ Δ 85.50│ 2U │
└─┬─┘ └─┬─┘ └──┬──┘ └─┬─┘
│ │ │ │
Label Direction Range Strat
1. Tunnel Label: Identifies the separator row
2. Direction Indicator (🟢/🔴)
🟢 Green Circle: Current 15m bar closed bullish (above previous close)
🔴 Red Circle: Current 15m bar closed bearish (below previous close)
3. Δ (Delta/Range)
Distance in points between 1st High and 1st Low
Shows the tunnel width (trading range)
Example: Δ 85.50 = 85.50 points between ceiling and floor
Trading Use:
Wide tunnel (>100 points): More room to trade, consider range strategies
Narrow tunnel (<50 points): Tight range, expect breakout
4. Strat Pattern
1: Inside bar (consolidation)
2U: 2 Up (bullish directional bar)
2D: 2 Down (bearish directional bar)
3: Outside bar (expansion/volatility)
Color Coding:
Green: 2U (bullish)
Red: 2D (bearish)
Yellow: 3 (expansion)
Gray: 1 (inside/neutral)
VCAI MACD LiteVCAI MACD Lite is a clean, modern version of the classic MACD oscillator, rebuilt with selectable EMA/SMA types and a 2-tone histogram using VCAI’s visual style.
It keeps the indicator lightweight and easy to read while giving clearer momentum shifts through rising/falling histogram colour changes.
What it does
Calculates MACD using your choice of EMA or SMA
Plots signal line and histogram with 2-tone VCAI colours
Highlights changes in momentum strength as histogram bars rise or fade
Works on any market and timeframe
How to use it
Expanding yellow bars reflect strengthening upside momentum; dim yellow shows fading strength.
Darker and lighter VCAI purple tones show momentum behaviour below zero, helping you see when bearish pressure is increasing or weakening.
Part of the VCAI Lite Series — clean, minimal tools.
LuxyEnergyIndexThe Luxy Energy Index (LEI) library provides functions to measure price movement exhaustion by analyzing three dimensions: Extension (distance from fair value), Velocity (speed of movement), and Volume (confirmation level).
LEI answers a different question than traditional momentum indicators: instead of "how far has price gone?" (like RSI), LEI asks "how tired is this move?"
This library allows Pine Script developers to integrate LEI calculations into their own indicators and strategies.
How to Import
//@version=6
indicator("My Indicator")
import OrenLuxy/LuxyEnergyIndex/1 as LEI
Main Functions
`lei(src)` → float
Returns the LEI value on a 0-100 scale.
src (optional): Price source, default is `close`
Returns : LEI value (0-100) or `na` if insufficient data (first 50 bars)
leiValue = LEI.lei()
leiValue = LEI.lei(hlc3) // custom source
`leiDetailed(src)` → tuple
Returns LEI with all component values for detailed analysis.
= LEI.leiDetailed()
Returns:
`lei` - Final LEI value (0-100)
`extension` - Distance from VWAP in ATR units
`velocity` - 5-bar price change in ATR units
`volumeZ` - Volume Z-Score
`volumeModifier` - Applied modifier (1.0 = neutral)
`vwap` - VWAP value used
Component Functions
| Function | Description | Returns |
|-----------------------------------|---------------------------------|---------------|
| `calcExtension(src, vwap)` | Distance from VWAP / ATR | float |
| `calcVelocity(src)` | 5-bar price change / ATR | float |
| `calcVolumeZ()` | Volume Z-Score | float |
| `calcVolumeModifier(volZ)` | Volume modifier | float (≥1.0) |
| `getVWAP()` | Auto-detects asset type | float |
Signal Functions
| Function | Description | Returns |
|---------------------------------------------|----------------------------------|-----------|
| `isExhausted(lei, threshold)` | LEI ≥ threshold (default 70) | bool |
| `isSafe(lei, threshold)` | LEI ≤ threshold (default 30) | bool |
| `crossedExhaustion(lei, threshold)` | Crossed into exhaustion | bool |
| `crossedSafe(lei, threshold)` | Crossed into safe zone | bool |
Utility Functions
| Function | Description | Returns |
|----------------------------|-------------------------|-----------|
| `getZone(lei)` | Zone name | string |
| `getColor(lei)` | Recommended color | color |
| `hasEnoughHistory()` | Data check | bool |
| `minBarsRequired()` | Required bars | int (50) |
| `version()` | Library version | string |
Interpretation Guide
| LEI Range | Zone | Meaning |
|-------------|--------------|--------------------------------------------------|
| 0-30 | Safe | Low exhaustion, move may continue |
| 30-50 | Caution | Moderate exhaustion |
| 50-70 | Warning | Elevated exhaustion |
| 70-100 | Exhaustion | High exhaustion, increased reversal risk |
Example: Basic Usage
//@version=6
indicator("LEI Example", overlay=false)
import OrenLuxy/LuxyEnergyIndex/1 as LEI
// Get LEI value
leiValue = LEI.lei()
// Plot with dynamic color
plot(leiValue, "LEI", LEI.getColor(leiValue), 2)
// Reference lines
hline(70, "High", color.red)
hline(30, "Low", color.green)
// Alert on exhaustion
if LEI.crossedExhaustion(leiValue) and barstate.isconfirmed
alert("LEI crossed into exhaustion zone")
Technical Details
Fixed Parameters (by design):
Velocity Period: 5 bars
Volume Period: 20 bars
Z-Score Period: 50 bars
ATR Period: 14
Extension/Velocity Weights: 50/50
Asset Support:
Stocks/Forex: Uses Session VWAP (daily reset)
Crypto: Uses Rolling VWAP (50-bar window) - auto-detected
Edge Cases:
Returns `na` until 50 bars of history
Zero volume: Volume modifier defaults to 1.0 (neutral)
Credits and Acknowledgments
This library builds upon established technical analysis concepts:
VWAP - Industry standard volume-weighted price measure
ATR by J. Welles Wilder Jr. (1978) - Volatility normalization
Z-Score - Statistical normalization method
Volume analysis principles from Volume Spread Analysis (VSA) methodology
Disclaimer
This library is provided for **educational and informational purposes only**. It does not constitute financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The exhaustion readings are probabilistic indicators, not guarantees of price reversal. Always conduct your own research and use proper risk management when trading.
