20MA / 200 MA Konvergenz & Elephant Bar FilterThe script creates a Momentum Filter designed to identify stocks that are currently exhibiting a transition from long-term price stability to short-term explosive volatility.
1. 🧘 Long-Term Stability Logic (Convergence)
The first part of the script identifies assets in a state of tight consolidation. This suggests that market participants have reached a temporary equilibrium, creating pent-up energy for a future trend.
A. Moving Average (MA) Proximity
The script checks if the fast MA (20 periods) and the slow MA (200 periods) are very close together.
It calculates the percentage difference, filtering for stocks where the separation between the two MAs is less than 2%. This defines the narrow range.
This condition confirms that the short-term and long-term price trends are essentially flat and aligned.
B. Price Nearness to the Long-Term MA
It further ensures that the current closing price is also within a tight range (e.g., less than 2%) of the 200-period MA.
This confirms the asset is actively trading at the center of the consolidation zone, simulating the "parallel" alignment of the MAs.
2. 💥 Explosive Breakout Logic (The Large Candle)
The second part of the script looks for the catalyst—an event that signals a sudden shift in supply and demand, ending the period of calm.
A. Above-Average Body Size
The script calculates the average absolute size of the candle body (the distance between open and close) over the last 20 periods.
It filters for stocks where the current candle body is at least three times (3x) larger than that historical average. This is the core signal of a powerful, convinced price move.
B. High Body-to-Range Ratio
To ensure the move was decisive and met little resistance, the script verifies that the candle body accounts for at least 85% of the candle's total range (high minus low).
This eliminates candles with long wicks (shadows), which would indicate volatility but a lack of directional conviction.
🎯 Summary
The combined screening identifies assets that have maintained long-term stability (MA convergence) but have just experienced a high-conviction, low-resistance breakout (Large Candle), indicating that a new, strong trend may be initiating.
指標和策略
Bästa Bob Multi-RSI 😎👊✅ RSI 7 → Fast impulse indicator
• Shows micro-movements
• Reacts instantly to liquidity sweeps
• Perfect for entry timing
✅ RSI 14 → Macro momentum indicator
• Captures the real trend
• Filters out noise
• Confirms larger market movements
When both are in sync → you get true market direction plus perfect timing.
👉 How to Use RSI 7 + RSI 14
1️⃣ Entry Signals (the best method)
BUY when:
• RSI 7 turns up from oversold
• RSI 14 is also sloping upward or gets crossed by RSI 7 from below
→ Extremely accurate right after a liquidity sweep.
SELL when:
• RSI 7 turns down from overbought
• RSI 14 is sloping downward or gets crossed by RSI 7 from above
→ Works insanely well for fakeouts and FVG entries.
2️⃣ Trend Filter
• When RSI 14 stays above 50 → market is bullish
• When RSI 14 stays below 50 → bearish
RSI 7 is then used only for timing entries.
3️⃣ A++ Setups (your favorite ones 😉🔥)
The best signals appear when:
✔ RSI 7 crosses RSI 14 at the same time as:
• a liquidity sweep happens
• price taps into an FVG or Order Block
• volume reacts
• your trend filter (EMA, HTF) supports the move
This combo is criminally effective when scalping BTC, NAS100, and XAUUSD.
Macro-Sentiment (Macro_Serie 1:7)Part of a 7-indicator macro series. Combines yield curve dynamics, VIX structure, employment data (jobless claims, NFP), ISM manufacturing, US-Japan carry trade flows, and consumer sentiment into a single adaptive stress score. Color-coded regimes guide strategy from "Aggressive" to "Buy the Crash."
Price In Motion – Inside Candle Breakout SystemPrice In Motion – Inside Candle Breakout System
Created for traders who want clean, structured inside-bar breakouts without clutter or unnecessary signals.
📌 What This Indicator Does
This tool identifies inside candles and plots simple breakout zones around them.
A breakout arrow only appears when price closes outside the zone, giving a clear, rules-based trigger.
You can choose between two inside-bar detection modes:
🔄 Two Inside-Candle Modes (Toggle)
1️⃣ Standard Mode (default)
Inside candle = current body is contained within the prior candle’s high–low range.
Wicks can be outside — only the body matters.
A clean way to spot compression and continuation setups.
2️⃣ Candle-to-Candle Mode (optional)
Inside candle = current body is fully within the prior candle’s body.
Produces tighter signals and more refined breakout zones.
🧱 Merged Inside Candle Zones
Back-to-back inside candles are automatically merged into one zone:
Zone High = highest high of the cluster
Zone Low = lowest low of the cluster
This keeps the chart clean and maintains a single breakout level until price closes outside of it.
📉📈 Breakout Signals
A breakout arrow prints only when price closes outside the zone:
Green arrow = close above the zone
Red arrow = close below the zone
Arrows can be toggled on/off at any time.
🎯 Why This Helps
Unlike typical inside-bar indicators that only mark the candle, this tool:
Shows clean compression zones
Merges clusters of inside candles
Confirms breakout only on candle close
Removes duplicate or noisy signals
Never repaints
It’s built for traders who value structure, clarity, and repeatable setups.
🛠 Best Used For
Breakout continuation
Pullback structure
Compression analysis
Scalping or intraday execution
Futures, stocks, crypto — any timeframe
TrendlinesDowntrend lines are one of the most important tools in technical analysis. A downtrend line is created by connecting a series of lower highs which forms a clear visual line where price repeatedly finds resistance. Traders use these lines to understand trend direction, time entries, plan exits, and quickly recognize when momentum is shifting.
This indicator automatically finds and maintains the strongest downtrend lines on any timeframe. It removes the guesswork and inconsistency that comes with manually drawing trendlines.
Unlike most other trendline indicators that just draw lines from swing highs to the current high, this indicator actively scans for new pivot highs, tests each potential line against live price action and only promotes a line to valid status once it has proven itself as a true trendline by price touching or respecting the line a user defined number of times, with the default set to three. This filters out noise and leaves only the most meaningful and reliable trendlines on your chart.
When price eventually breaks a respected downtrend line the indicator highlights the breakout immediately. Traders often use these moments for entries confirmation signals or to prepare for a potential shift in market behavior. The breakout alert is built directly into the indicator so you never miss an important move.
This indicator also works with the Pine Screener to find tickers with current valid trendlines.
How are trendlines determined?
The indicator begins by anchoring to the most recent pivot high. From there it draws a temporary line to the current bar and evaluates every bar between the two points.
Each time a high comes within a user selected buffer zone around that line it is counted as a touch. Once the required number of touches is confirmed and price has never exceeded the buffer to the upside the trendline becomes valid and is displayed on the chart as an active downtrend line.
Dark Pool Pulse – LiteDark Pool Pulse Lite
This indicator provides an observational proxy for dealer gamma exposure using only price and volume data. It helps users visualize whether market makers may be leaning long gamma (potential stabilizing flows) or short gamma (potential destabilizing flows). For educational and informational purposes only.
Key Features
0–100 oscillator representing an estimated dealer-gamma proxy.
Bullish zone (above 60): dealers may be long gamma → potentially absorbing volatility.
Bearish zone (below 40): dealers may be short gamma → potentially amplifying volatility.
Background tint for quick visual context.
Optional summary table showing current value and interpretation.
Alert conditions for crosses of the 60 and 40 thresholds.
How It Works
The indicator measures volume-weighted directional pressure and normalizes it over a rolling lookback window. The value is smoothed and mapped into a 0–100 oscillator:
Above 60 → potential positive gamma conditions.
Below 40 → potential negative gamma conditions.
40–60 → neutral or balanced zone.
All calculations are performed internally using only price and volume.
Settings
Lookback Length (default 20): Number of bars used for normalization.
Smoothing Length (default 10): EMA smoothing applied to the proxy.
Show Summary Table: Toggles the optional value/interpretation panel.
How to Use
Add the indicator to any chart or timeframe.
Observe the oscillator levels:
A move above 60 may reflect a more stabilizing dealer environment.
A move below 40 may reflect a more destabilizing environment.
Use the background tint for quick contextual bias.
Enable alerts for threshold crossings if desired.
Adjust settings to match your preferred responsiveness.
Notes
For educational and informational purposes only.
Not financial, trading, or investment advice.
No signals or recommendations are provided.
Source code protected to maintain proprietary calculation methods.
STS FULL OPTIONAL 2.0 (SURGICAL EDIT)STS TITAN 2.0: The End of Manual Analysis
Stop drawing lines. Stop guessing directions. Start executing trades.
Trading shouldn't be about spending hours analyzing charts. It should be about spotting the opportunity and taking it. STS TITAN 2.0 (Surgical Edit) is not just an indicator—it is an institutional-grade algorithm that does the analysis for you.
It doesn't just show you "data"; it projects actionable, high-probability ENTRY ZONES directly onto your chart.
💎 WHY THIS IS DIFFERENT (The Unfair Advantage)
Most indicators clutter your screen. TITAN gives you clarity. It applies a "Triple Confluence Algorithm" (Market Structure + Volume POC + Fibonacci) to filter out noise and leave you with only the highest quality setups.
🔥 KEY FEATURES:
🎯 Zero Analysis Required: The algorithm automatically identifies Supply & Demand zones. You don't have to draw a single box.
🛡️ The "SAFE STRIP" Technology: Inside every zone, TITAN highlights the inner "Safe Strip" (the optimal 25%). This tells you exactly where to place your limit order for maximum precision and zero drawdown.
⚡ Surgical "Auto-Clean": The code is strict. If a candle wick invalidates a zone, TITAN instantly removes it. No confusion, no old levels. Only fresh, tradable zones.
🧠 Automated Confluence: A zone only turns BLUE (Buy) or RED (Sell) when the Asian Strategy, Fibonacci Golden Zone, and Volume Profile align.
This is the closest you will get to having a professional analyst sitting next to you 24/7.
👉 Unlock your edge. Let TITAN find the trade.
(Alternative: Ultra-Short Version)
🚀 STS TITAN 2.0: Automated Institutional Entries
Tired of manual analysis? Let the algorithm do the work. TITAN 2.0 scans Market Structure, Volume POC, and Fibonacci levels to project High-Probability Entry Zones directly on your chart.
✅ Auto Supply & Demand: No drawing needed.
✅ Surgical Precision: "Safe Strip" technology for sniper entries.
✅ Verified Setups: Zones change color only when fully confirmed.
Stop guessing. Let the code find the entry.
Hash Ratings EngineHash Ratings Engine - Technical Consensus Strategy
A systematic trading strategy that harnesses TradingView's Technical Ratings to generate high-conviction entries with institutional-grade risk management.
What It Does
This strategy aggregates the consensus of 26+ technical indicators (RSI, MACD, Stochastics, multiple Moving Averages, etc.) into a single actionable signal. When enough indicators align bullish or bearish, the engine triggers an entry. Built-in trend filtering and ATR-based exits keep you on the right side of the market.
Key Features
Trend Filter - Only takes longs in uptrends, shorts in downtrends. This single filter typically improves results by 20-40% by avoiding counter-trend trades.
ATR-Based Risk Management - Stop loss and trailing stops adapt to current market volatility. Tight stops in calm markets, wider stops in volatile conditions.
Cooldown System - After a losing trade, the strategy waits before re-entering. This prevents the consecutive loss streaks that destroy accounts.
Clean Visuals - Fluorescent entry/exit signals with price level references. See exactly where you got in and out.
Settings Guide
Indicator Timeframe: Leave blank for current chart. Use higher timeframe for fewer, higher-quality signals.
Rating Source: "All" for balanced approach. "MAs" for trend-following. "Oscillators" for mean-reversion.
Entry Thresholds
Strong Signal Threshold: Higher = fewer trades but better conviction. Start at 0.5, test 0.4-0.6.
Risk Management
ATR Period: 12 is responsive, 14 is standard, 20+ is smoother.
Stop Loss: 2-3x ATR for tight stops, 3.5-4x for moderate, 5x+ for wide.
Trail Activation: How far price must move in profit before trailing begins.
Trail Offset: How closely the trail follows price.
Trend Filter
EMA Length: 150 works well on 4H charts. Use 100 for lower timeframes, 200 for daily.
Trade Timing
Cooldown: Keep enabled. 5 bars is a good starting point.
Best Practices
Start with default settings and backtest on your preferred instrument. Adjust the Strong Signal Threshold first - this has the biggest impact on trade frequency. Then tune the EMA length to match your timeframe. Finally, optimize the ATR multipliers for your risk tolerance.
Works on any liquid market - crypto, forex, stocks, futures. Higher timeframes (4H, Daily) tend to produce cleaner signals than lower timeframes.
Disclaimer
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always backtest thoroughly and use proper position sizing. This strategy is for educational purposes - trade at your own risk.
Volume vs Body Alert.Vsa
"This VSA-based indicator identifies potential anomalies in price action by detecting candles that show a larger body size than the previous candle while simultaneously having lower volume. This 'more result with less effort' pattern can signal weakness, manipulation, or potential trend exhaustion. Visual signals and customizable alerts notify traders when these conditions occur."
Swing Trading IndicatorThis script is a swing‑trading dashboard designed for BTC, ETH, S&P 500 (for now). It combines weekly RSI, USDT.D, VIX, moving averages and Fisher Transform into a single visual tool, with background highlights, an on‑chart info table and ready‑made alerts to help you time high‑probability swing entries and manage risk.
1. Overview
The indicator is intended to work on daily timeframe.
Signals are context‑aware: BTC and ETH get USDT.D conditions, SPX gets VIX and EMA‑100 logic, and all non‑ETH symbols can also use Fisher Transform as a mean‑reversion filter.
2. Conditions and background highlights
Each component sets a boolean condition and, when active, paints a background layer:
Weekly RSI condition
True when weekly RSI is below its symbol‑specific threshold.
USDT.D conditions
BTC: triggered when USDT.D is above the user threshold and the chart symbol is BTC.
ETH: same logic for ETH, but tracked separately..
VIX condition (SPX only)
True when VIX high is at or above the VIX threshold while the chart is SPX.
EMA condition (BTC & SPX)
BTC: daily close below EMA‑200.
SPX: daily close below EMA‑100.
Fisher Transform condition (non‑ETH)
Fisher Transform on the chart timeframe, using the configured period.
True when Fisher value is below the Fisher threshold.
3. Intended use and notes
This indicator is designed as a confluence tool for swing traders, not a standalone buy/sell system. It works best on assets that are in a clear uptrend, where the main idea is to accumulate during corrections within that broader bullish structure.
During larger market shocks, deep corrections, or black‑swan events, trend‑based and mean‑reversion filters can produce false signals, because volatility and correlations often behave abnormally in those periods. For that reason, this script should always be combined with independent risk management, higher‑timeframe trend analysis, and your own discretion.
Pre-Market + Previous Session High/LowThis script plots the key intraday levels most daytraders watch:
Today’s Pre-Market High & Low
Previous Regular Session High & Low
Adaptive Genesis Engine [AGE]ADAPTIVE GENESIS ENGINE (AGE)
Pure Signal Evolution Through Genetic Algorithms
Where Darwin Meets Technical Analysis
🧬 WHAT YOU'RE GETTING - THE PURE INDICATOR
This is a technical analysis indicator - it generates signals, visualizes probability, and shows you the evolutionary process in real-time. This is NOT a strategy with automatic execution - it's a sophisticated signal generation system that you control .
What This Indicator Does:
Generates Long/Short entry signals with probability scores (35-88% range)
Evolves a population of up to 12 competing strategies using genetic algorithms
Validates strategies through walk-forward optimization (train/test cycles)
Visualizes signal quality through premium gradient clouds and confidence halos
Displays comprehensive metrics via enhanced dashboard
Provides alerts for entries and exits
Works on any timeframe, any instrument, any broker
What This Indicator Does NOT Do:
Execute trades automatically
Manage positions or calculate position sizes
Place orders on your behalf
Make trading decisions for you
This is pure signal intelligence. AGE tells you when and how confident it is. You decide whether and how much to trade.
🔬 THE SCIENCE: GENETIC ALGORITHMS MEET TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
What Makes This Different - The Evolutionary Foundation
Most indicators are static - they use the same parameters forever, regardless of market conditions. AGE is alive . It maintains a population of competing strategies that evolve, adapt, and improve through natural selection principles:
Birth: New strategies spawn through crossover breeding (combining DNA from fit parents) plus random mutation for exploration
Life: Each strategy trades virtually via shadow portfolios, accumulating wins/losses, tracking drawdown, and building performance history
Selection: Strategies are ranked by comprehensive fitness scoring (win rate, expectancy, drawdown control, signal efficiency)
Death: Weak strategies are culled periodically, with elite performers (top 2 by default) protected from removal
Evolution: The gene pool continuously improves as successful traits propagate and unsuccessful ones die out
This is not curve-fitting. Each new strategy must prove itself on out-of-sample data through walk-forward validation before being trusted for live signals.
🧪 THE DNA: WHAT EVOLVES
Every strategy carries a 10-gene chromosome controlling how it interprets market data:
Signal Sensitivity Genes
Entropy Sensitivity (0.5-2.0): Weight given to market order/disorder calculations. Low values = conservative, require strong directional clarity. High values = aggressive, act on weaker order signals.
Momentum Sensitivity (0.5-2.0): Weight given to RSI/ROC/MACD composite. Controls responsiveness to momentum shifts vs. mean-reversion setups.
Structure Sensitivity (0.5-2.0): Weight given to support/resistance positioning. Determines how much price location within swing range matters.
Probability Adjustment Genes
Probability Boost (-0.10 to +0.10): Inherent bias toward aggressive (+) or conservative (-) entries. Acts as personality trait - some strategies naturally optimistic, others pessimistic.
Trend Strength Requirement (0.3-0.8): Minimum trend conviction needed before signaling. Higher values = only trades strong trends, lower values = acts in weak/sideways markets.
Volume Filter (0.5-1.5): Strictness of volume confirmation. Higher values = requires strong volume, lower values = volume less important.
Risk Management Genes
ATR Multiplier (1.5-4.0): Base volatility scaling for all price levels. Controls whether strategy uses tight or wide stops/targets relative to ATR.
Stop Multiplier (1.0-2.5): Stop loss tightness. Lower values = aggressive profit protection, higher values = more breathing room.
Target Multiplier (1.5-4.0): Profit target ambition. Lower values = quick scalping exits, higher values = swing trading holds.
Adaptation Gene
Regime Adaptation (0.0-1.0): How much strategy adjusts behavior based on detected market regime (trending/volatile/choppy). Higher values = more reactive to regime changes.
The Magic: AGE doesn't just try random combinations. Through tournament selection and fitness-weighted crossover, successful gene combinations spread through the population while unsuccessful ones fade away. Over 50-100 bars, you'll see the population converge toward genes that work for YOUR instrument and timeframe.
📊 THE SIGNAL ENGINE: THREE-LAYER SYNTHESIS
Before any strategy generates a signal, AGE calculates probability through multi-indicator confluence:
Layer 1 - Market Entropy (Information Theory)
Measures whether price movements exhibit directional order or random walk characteristics:
The Math:
Shannon Entropy = -Σ(p × log(p))
Market Order = 1 - (Entropy / 0.693)
What It Means:
High entropy = choppy, random market → low confidence signals
Low entropy = directional market → high confidence signals
Direction determined by up-move vs down-move dominance over lookback period (default: 20 bars)
Signal Output: -1.0 to +1.0 (bearish order to bullish order)
Layer 2 - Momentum Synthesis
Combines three momentum indicators into single composite score:
Components:
RSI (40% weight): Normalized to -1/+1 scale using (RSI-50)/50
Rate of Change (30% weight): Percentage change over lookback (default: 14 bars), clamped to ±1
MACD Histogram (30% weight): Fast(12) - Slow(26), normalized by ATR
Why This Matters: RSI catches mean-reversion opportunities, ROC catches raw momentum, MACD catches momentum divergence. Weighting favors RSI for reliability while keeping other perspectives.
Signal Output: -1.0 to +1.0 (strong bearish to strong bullish)
Layer 3 - Structure Analysis
Evaluates price position within swing range (default: 50-bar lookback):
Position Classification:
Bottom 20% of range = Support Zone → bullish bounce potential
Top 20% of range = Resistance Zone → bearish rejection potential
Middle 60% = Neutral Zone → breakout/breakdown monitoring
Signal Logic:
At support + bullish candle = +0.7 (strong buy setup)
At resistance + bearish candle = -0.7 (strong sell setup)
Breaking above range highs = +0.5 (breakout confirmation)
Breaking below range lows = -0.5 (breakdown confirmation)
Consolidation within range = ±0.3 (weak directional bias)
Signal Output: -1.0 to +1.0 (bearish structure to bullish structure)
Confluence Voting System
Each layer casts a vote (Long/Short/Neutral). The system requires minimum 2-of-3 agreement (configurable 1-3) before generating a signal:
Examples:
Entropy: Bullish, Momentum: Bullish, Structure: Neutral → Signal generated (2 long votes)
Entropy: Bearish, Momentum: Neutral, Structure: Neutral → No signal (only 1 short vote)
All three bullish → Signal generated with +5% probability bonus
This is the key to quality. Single indicators give too many false signals. Triple confirmation dramatically improves accuracy.
📈 PROBABILITY CALCULATION: HOW CONFIDENCE IS MEASURED
Base Probability:
Raw_Prob = 50% + (Average_Signal_Strength × 25%)
Then AGE applies strategic adjustments:
Trend Alignment:
Signal with trend: +4%
Signal against strong trend: -8%
Weak/no trend: no adjustment
Regime Adaptation:
Trending market (efficiency >50%, moderate vol): +3%
Volatile market (vol ratio >1.5x): -5%
Choppy market (low efficiency): -2%
Volume Confirmation:
Volume > 70% of 20-bar SMA: no change
Volume below threshold: -3%
Volatility State (DVS Ratio):
High vol (>1.8x baseline): -4% (reduce confidence in chaos)
Low vol (<0.7x baseline): -2% (markets can whipsaw in compression)
Moderate elevated vol (1.0-1.3x): +2% (trending conditions emerging)
Confluence Bonus:
All 3 indicators agree: +5%
2 of 3 agree: +2%
Strategy Gene Adjustment:
Probability Boost gene: -10% to +10%
Regime Adaptation gene: scales regime adjustments by 0-100%
Final Probability: Clamped between 35% (minimum) and 88% (maximum)
Why These Ranges?
Below 35% = too uncertain, better not to signal
Above 88% = unrealistic, creates overconfidence
Sweet spot: 65-80% for quality entries
🔄 THE SHADOW PORTFOLIO SYSTEM: HOW STRATEGIES COMPETE
Each active strategy maintains a virtual trading account that executes in parallel with real-time data:
Shadow Trading Mechanics
Entry Logic:
Calculate signal direction, probability, and confluence using strategy's unique DNA
Check if signal meets quality gate:
Probability ≥ configured minimum threshold (default: 65%)
Confluence ≥ configured minimum (default: 2 of 3)
Direction is not zero (must be long or short, not neutral)
Verify signal persistence:
Base requirement: 2 bars (configurable 1-5)
Adapts based on probability: high-prob signals (75%+) enter 1 bar faster, low-prob signals need 1 bar more
Adjusts for regime: trending markets reduce persistence by 1, volatile markets add 1
Apply additional filters:
Trend strength must exceed strategy's requirement gene
Regime filter: if volatile market detected, probability must be 72%+ to override
Volume confirmation required (volume > 70% of average)
If all conditions met for required persistence bars, enter shadow position at current close price
Position Management:
Entry Price: Recorded at close of entry bar
Stop Loss: ATR-based distance = ATR × ATR_Mult (gene) × Stop_Mult (gene) × DVS_Ratio
Take Profit: ATR-based distance = ATR × ATR_Mult (gene) × Target_Mult (gene) × DVS_Ratio
Position: +1 (long) or -1 (short), only one at a time per strategy
Exit Logic:
Check if price hit stop (on low) or target (on high) on current bar
Record trade outcome in R-multiples (profit/loss normalized by ATR)
Update performance metrics:
Total trades counter incremented
Wins counter (if profit > 0)
Cumulative P&L updated
Peak equity tracked (for drawdown calculation)
Maximum drawdown from peak recorded
Enter cooldown period (default: 8 bars, configurable 3-20) before next entry allowed
Reset signal age counter to zero
Walk-Forward Tracking:
During position lifecycle, trades are categorized:
Training Phase (first 250 bars): Trade counted toward training metrics
Testing Phase (next 75 bars): Trade counted toward testing metrics (out-of-sample)
Live Phase (after WFO period): Trade counted toward overall metrics
Why Shadow Portfolios?
No lookahead bias (uses only data available at the bar)
Realistic execution simulation (entry on close, stop/target checks on high/low)
Independent performance tracking for true fitness comparison
Allows safe experimentation without risking capital
Each strategy learns from its own experience
🏆 FITNESS SCORING: HOW STRATEGIES ARE RANKED
Fitness is not just win rate. AGE uses a comprehensive multi-factor scoring system:
Core Metrics (Minimum 3 trades required)
Win Rate (30% of fitness):
WinRate = Wins / TotalTrades
Normalized directly (0.0-1.0 scale)
Total P&L (30% of fitness):
Normalized_PnL = (PnL + 300) / 600
Clamped 0.0-1.0. Assumes P&L range of -300R to +300R for normalization scale.
Expectancy (25% of fitness):
Expectancy = Total_PnL / Total_Trades
Normalized_Expectancy = (Expectancy + 30) / 60
Clamped 0.0-1.0. Rewards consistency of profit per trade.
Drawdown Control (15% of fitness):
Normalized_DD = 1 - (Max_Drawdown / 15)
Clamped 0.0-1.0. Penalizes strategies that suffer large equity retracements from peak.
Sample Size Adjustment
Quality Factor:
<50 trades: 1.0 (full weight, small sample)
50-100 trades: 0.95 (slight penalty for medium sample)
100 trades: 0.85 (larger penalty for large sample)
Why penalize more trades? Prevents strategies from gaming the system by taking hundreds of tiny trades to inflate statistics. Favors quality over quantity.
Bonus Adjustments
Walk-Forward Validation Bonus:
if (WFO_Validated):
Fitness += (WFO_Efficiency - 0.5) × 0.1
Strategies proven on out-of-sample data receive up to +10% fitness boost based on test/train efficiency ratio.
Signal Efficiency Bonus (if diagnostics enabled):
if (Signals_Evaluated > 10):
Pass_Rate = Signals_Passed / Signals_Evaluated
Fitness += (Pass_Rate - 0.1) × 0.05
Rewards strategies that generate high-quality signals passing the quality gate, not just profitable trades.
Final Fitness: Clamped at 0.0 minimum (prevents negative fitness values)
Result: Elite strategies typically achieve 0.50-0.75 fitness. Anything above 0.60 is excellent. Below 0.30 is prime candidate for culling.
🔬 WALK-FORWARD OPTIMIZATION: ANTI-OVERFITTING PROTECTION
This is what separates AGE from curve-fitted garbage indicators.
The Three-Phase Process
Every new strategy undergoes a rigorous validation lifecycle:
Phase 1 - Training Window (First 250 bars, configurable 100-500):
Strategy trades normally via shadow portfolio
All trades count toward training performance metrics
System learns which gene combinations produce profitable patterns
Tracks independently: Training_Trades, Training_Wins, Training_PnL
Phase 2 - Testing Window (Next 75 bars, configurable 30-200):
Strategy continues trading without any parameter changes
Trades now count toward testing performance metrics (separate tracking)
This is out-of-sample data - strategy has never seen these bars during "optimization"
Tracks independently: Testing_Trades, Testing_Wins, Testing_PnL
Phase 3 - Validation Check:
Minimum_Trades = 5 (configurable 3-15)
IF (Train_Trades >= Minimum AND Test_Trades >= Minimum):
WR_Efficiency = Test_WinRate / Train_WinRate
Expectancy_Efficiency = Test_Expectancy / Train_Expectancy
WFO_Efficiency = (WR_Efficiency + Expectancy_Efficiency) / 2
IF (WFO_Efficiency >= 0.55): // configurable 0.3-0.9
Strategy.Validated = TRUE
Strategy receives fitness bonus
ELSE:
Strategy receives 30% fitness penalty
ELSE:
Validation deferred (insufficient trades in one or both periods)
What Validation Means
Validated Strategy (Green "✓ VAL" in dashboard):
Performed at least 55% as well on unseen data compared to training data
Gets fitness bonus: +(efficiency - 0.5) × 0.1
Receives priority during tournament selection for breeding
More likely to be chosen as active trading strategy
Unvalidated Strategy (Orange "○ TRAIN" in dashboard):
Failed to maintain performance on test data (likely curve-fitted to training period)
Receives 30% fitness penalty (0.7x multiplier)
Makes strategy prime candidate for culling
Can still trade but with lower selection probability
Insufficient Data (continues collecting):
Hasn't completed both training and testing periods yet
OR hasn't achieved minimum trade count in both periods
Validation check deferred until requirements met
Why 55% Efficiency Threshold?
If a strategy earned 10R during training but only 5.5R during testing, it still proved an edge exists beyond random luck. Requiring 100% efficiency would be unrealistic - market conditions change between periods. But requiring >50% ensures the strategy didn't completely degrade on fresh data.
The Protection: Strategies that work great on historical data but fail on new data are automatically identified and penalized. This prevents the population from being polluted by overfitted strategies that would fail in live trading.
🌊 DYNAMIC VOLATILITY SCALING (DVS): ADAPTIVE STOP/TARGET PLACEMENT
AGE doesn't use fixed stop distances. It adapts to current volatility conditions in real-time.
Four Volatility Measurement Methods
1. ATR Ratio (Simple Method):
Current_Vol = ATR(14) / Close
Baseline_Vol = SMA(Current_Vol, 100)
Ratio = Current_Vol / Baseline_Vol
Basic comparison of current ATR to 100-bar moving average baseline.
2. Parkinson (High-Low Range Based):
For each bar: HL = log(High / Low)
Parkinson_Vol = sqrt(Σ(HL²) / (4 × Period × log(2)))
More stable than close-to-close volatility. Captures intraday range expansion without overnight gap noise.
3. Garman-Klass (OHLC Based):
HL_Term = 0.5 × ²
CO_Term = (2×log(2) - 1) × ²
GK_Vol = sqrt(Σ(HL_Term - CO_Term) / Period)
Most sophisticated estimator. Incorporates all four price points (open, high, low, close) plus gap information.
4. Ensemble Method (Default - Median of All Three):
Ratio_1 = ATR_Current / ATR_Baseline
Ratio_2 = Parkinson_Current / Parkinson_Baseline
Ratio_3 = GK_Current / GK_Baseline
DVS_Ratio = Median(Ratio_1, Ratio_2, Ratio_3)
Why Ensemble?
Takes median to avoid outliers and false spikes
If ATR jumps but range-based methods stay calm, median prevents overreaction
If one method fails, other two compensate
Most robust approach across different market conditions
Sensitivity Scaling
Scaled_Ratio = (Raw_Ratio) ^ Sensitivity
Sensitivity 0.3: Cube root - heavily dampens volatility impact
Sensitivity 0.5: Square root - moderate dampening
Sensitivity 0.7 (Default): Balanced response to volatility changes
Sensitivity 1.0: Linear - full 1:1 volatility impact
Sensitivity 1.5: Exponential - amplified response to volatility spikes
Safety Clamps: Final DVS Ratio always clamped between 0.5x and 2.5x baseline to prevent extreme position sizing or stop placement errors.
How DVS Affects Shadow Trading
Every strategy's stop and target distances are multiplied by the current DVS ratio:
Stop Loss Distance:
Stop_Distance = ATR × ATR_Mult (gene) × Stop_Mult (gene) × DVS_Ratio
Take Profit Distance:
Target_Distance = ATR × ATR_Mult (gene) × Target_Mult (gene) × DVS_Ratio
Example Scenario:
ATR = 10 points
Strategy's ATR_Mult gene = 2.5
Strategy's Stop_Mult gene = 1.5
Strategy's Target_Mult gene = 2.5
DVS_Ratio = 1.4 (40% above baseline volatility - market heating up)
Stop = 10 × 2.5 × 1.5 × 1.4 = 52.5 points (vs. 37.5 in normal vol)
Target = 10 × 2.5 × 2.5 × 1.4 = 87.5 points (vs. 62.5 in normal vol)
Result:
During volatility spikes: Stops automatically widen to avoid noise-based exits, targets extend for bigger moves
During calm periods: Stops tighten for better risk/reward, targets compress for realistic profit-taking
Strategies adapt risk management to match current market behavior
🧬 THE EVOLUTIONARY CYCLE: SPAWN, COMPETE, CULL
Initialization (Bar 1)
AGE begins with 4 seed strategies (if evolution enabled):
Seed Strategy #0 (Balanced):
All sensitivities at 1.0 (neutral)
Zero probability boost
Moderate trend requirement (0.4)
Standard ATR/stop/target multiples (2.5/1.5/2.5)
Mid-level regime adaptation (0.5)
Seed Strategy #1 (Momentum-Focused):
Lower entropy sensitivity (0.7), higher momentum (1.5)
Slight probability boost (+0.03)
Higher trend requirement (0.5)
Tighter stops (1.3), wider targets (3.0)
Seed Strategy #2 (Entropy-Driven):
Higher entropy sensitivity (1.5), lower momentum (0.8)
Slight probability penalty (-0.02)
More trend tolerant (0.6)
Wider stops (1.8), standard targets (2.5)
Seed Strategy #3 (Structure-Based):
Balanced entropy/momentum (0.8/0.9), high structure (1.4)
Slight probability boost (+0.02)
Lower trend requirement (0.35)
Moderate risk parameters (1.6/2.8)
All seeds start with WFO validation bypassed if WFO is disabled, or must validate if enabled.
Spawning New Strategies
Timing (Adaptive):
Historical phase: Every 30 bars (configurable 10-100)
Live phase: Every 200 bars (configurable 100-500)
Automatically switches to live timing when barstate.isrealtime triggers
Conditions:
Current population < max population limit (default: 8, configurable 4-12)
At least 2 active strategies exist (need parents)
Available slot in population array
Selection Process:
Run tournament selection 3 times with different seeds
Each tournament: randomly sample active strategies, pick highest fitness
Best from 3 tournaments becomes Parent 1
Repeat independently for Parent 2
Ensures fit parents but maintains diversity
Crossover Breeding:
For each of 10 genes:
Parent1_Fitness = fitness
Parent2_Fitness = fitness
Weight1 = Parent1_Fitness / (Parent1_Fitness + Parent2_Fitness)
Gene1 = parent1's value
Gene2 = parent2's value
Child_Gene = Weight1 × Gene1 + (1 - Weight1) × Gene2
Fitness-weighted crossover ensures fitter parent contributes more genetic material.
Mutation:
For each gene in child:
IF (random < mutation_rate):
Gene_Range = GENE_MAX - GENE_MIN
Noise = (random - 0.5) × 2 × mutation_strength × Gene_Range
Mutated_Gene = Clamp(Child_Gene + Noise, GENE_MIN, GENE_MAX)
Historical mutation rate: 20% (aggressive exploration)
Live mutation rate: 8% (conservative stability)
Mutation strength: 12% of gene range (configurable 5-25%)
Initialization of New Strategy:
Unique ID assigned (total_spawned counter)
Parent ID recorded
Generation = max(parent generations) + 1
Birth bar recorded (for age tracking)
All performance metrics zeroed
Shadow portfolio reset
WFO validation flag set to false (must prove itself)
Result: New strategy with hybrid DNA enters population, begins trading in next bar.
Competition (Every Bar)
All active strategies:
Calculate their signal based on unique DNA
Check quality gate with their thresholds
Manage shadow positions (entries/exits)
Update performance metrics
Recalculate fitness score
Track WFO validation progress
Strategies compete indirectly through fitness ranking - no direct interaction.
Culling Weak Strategies
Timing (Adaptive):
Historical phase: Every 60 bars (configurable 20-200, should be 2x spawn interval)
Live phase: Every 400 bars (configurable 200-1000, should be 2x spawn interval)
Minimum Adaptation Score (MAS):
Initial MAS = 0.10
MAS decays: MAS × 0.995 every cull cycle
Minimum MAS = 0.03 (floor)
MAS represents the "survival threshold" - strategies below this fitness level are vulnerable.
Culling Conditions (ALL must be true):
Population > minimum population (default: 3, configurable 2-4)
At least one strategy has fitness < MAS
Strategy's age > culling interval (prevents premature culling of new strategies)
Strategy is not in top N elite (default: 2, configurable 1-3)
Culling Process:
Find worst strategy:
For each active strategy:
IF (age > cull_interval):
Fitness = base_fitness
IF (not WFO_validated AND WFO_enabled):
Fitness × 0.7 // 30% penalty for unvalidated
IF (Fitness < MAS AND Fitness < worst_fitness_found):
worst_strategy = this_strategy
worst_fitness = Fitness
IF (worst_strategy found):
Count elite strategies with fitness > worst_fitness
IF (elite_count >= elite_preservation_count):
Deactivate worst_strategy (set active flag = false)
Increment total_culled counter
Elite Protection:
Even if a strategy's fitness falls below MAS, it survives if fewer than N strategies are better. This prevents culling when population is generally weak.
Result: Weak strategies removed from population, freeing slots for new spawns. Gene pool improves over time.
Selection for Display (Every Bar)
AGE chooses one strategy to display signals:
Best fitness = -1
Selected = none
For each active strategy:
Fitness = base_fitness
IF (WFO_validated):
Fitness × 1.3 // 30% bonus for validated strategies
IF (Fitness > best_fitness):
best_fitness = Fitness
selected_strategy = this_strategy
Display selected strategy's signals on chart
Result: Only the highest-fitness (optionally validated-boosted) strategy's signals appear as chart markers. Other strategies trade invisibly in shadow portfolios.
🎨 PREMIUM VISUALIZATION SYSTEM
AGE includes sophisticated visual feedback that standard indicators lack:
1. Gradient Probability Cloud (Optional, Default: ON)
Multi-layer gradient showing signal buildup 2-3 bars before entry:
Activation Conditions:
Signal persistence > 0 (same directional signal held for multiple bars)
Signal probability ≥ minimum threshold (65% by default)
Signal hasn't yet executed (still in "forming" state)
Visual Construction:
7 gradient layers by default (configurable 3-15)
Each layer is a line-fill pair (top line, bottom line, filled between)
Layer spacing: 0.3 to 1.0 × ATR above/below price
Outer layers = faint, inner layers = bright
Color transitions from base to intense based on layer position
Transparency scales with probability (high prob = more opaque)
Color Selection:
Long signals: Gradient from theme.gradient_bull_mid to theme.gradient_bull_strong
Short signals: Gradient from theme.gradient_bear_mid to theme.gradient_bear_strong
Base transparency: 92%, reduces by up to 8% for high-probability setups
Dynamic Behavior:
Cloud grows/shrinks as signal persistence increases/decreases
Redraws every bar while signal is forming
Disappears when signal executes or invalidates
Performance Note: Computationally expensive due to linefill objects. Disable or reduce layers if chart performance degrades.
2. Population Fitness Ribbon (Optional, Default: ON)
Histogram showing fitness distribution across active strategies:
Activation: Only draws on last bar (barstate.islast) to avoid historical clutter
Visual Construction:
10 histogram layers by default (configurable 5-20)
Plots 50 bars back from current bar
Positioned below price at: lowest_low(100) - 1.5×ATR (doesn't interfere with price action)
Each layer represents a fitness threshold (evenly spaced min to max fitness)
Layer Logic:
For layer_num from 0 to ribbon_layers:
Fitness_threshold = min_fitness + (max_fitness - min_fitness) × (layer / layers)
Count strategies with fitness ≥ threshold
Height = ATR × 0.15 × (count / total_active)
Y_position = base_level + ATR × 0.2 × layer
Color = Gradient from weak to strong based on layer position
Line_width = Scaled by height (taller = thicker)
Visual Feedback:
Tall, bright ribbon = healthy population, many fit strategies at high fitness levels
Short, dim ribbon = weak population, few strategies achieving good fitness
Ribbon compression (layers close together) = population converging to similar fitness
Ribbon spread = diverse fitness range, active selection pressure
Use Case: Quick visual health check without opening dashboard. Ribbon growing upward over time = population improving.
3. Confidence Halo (Optional, Default: ON)
Circular polyline around entry signals showing probability strength:
Activation: Draws when new position opens (shadow_position changes from 0 to ±1)
Visual Construction:
20-segment polyline forming approximate circle
Center: Low - 0.5×ATR (long) or High + 0.5×ATR (short)
Radius: 0.3×ATR (low confidence) to 1.0×ATR (elite confidence)
Scales with: (probability - min_probability) / (1.0 - min_probability)
Color Coding:
Elite (85%+): Cyan (theme.conf_elite), large radius, minimal transparency (40%)
Strong (75-85%): Strong green (theme.conf_strong), medium radius, moderate transparency (50%)
Good (65-75%): Good green (theme.conf_good), smaller radius, more transparent (60%)
Moderate (<65%): Moderate green (theme.conf_moderate), tiny radius, very transparent (70%)
Technical Detail:
Uses chart.point array with index-based positioning
5-bar horizontal spread for circular appearance (±5 bars from entry)
Curved=false (Pine Script polyline limitation)
Fill color matches line color but more transparent (88% vs line's transparency)
Purpose: Instant visual probability assessment. No need to check dashboard - halo size/brightness tells the story.
4. Evolution Event Markers (Optional, Default: ON)
Visual indicators of genetic algorithm activity:
Spawn Markers (Diamond, Cyan):
Plots when total_spawned increases on current bar
Location: bottom of chart (location.bottom)
Color: theme.spawn_marker (cyan/bright blue)
Size: tiny
Indicates new strategy just entered population
Cull Markers (X-Cross, Red):
Plots when total_culled increases on current bar
Location: bottom of chart (location.bottom)
Color: theme.cull_marker (red/pink)
Size: tiny
Indicates weak strategy just removed from population
What It Tells You:
Frequent spawning early = population building, active exploration
Frequent culling early = high selection pressure, weak strategies dying fast
Balanced spawn/cull = healthy evolutionary churn
No markers for long periods = stable population (evolution plateaued or optimal genes found)
5. Entry/Exit Markers
Clear visual signals for selected strategy's trades:
Long Entry (Triangle Up, Green):
Plots when selected strategy opens long position (position changes 0 → +1)
Location: below bar (location.belowbar)
Color: theme.long_primary (green/cyan depending on theme)
Transparency: Scales with probability:
Elite (85%+): 0% (fully opaque)
Strong (75-85%): 10%
Good (65-75%): 20%
Acceptable (55-65%): 35%
Size: small
Short Entry (Triangle Down, Red):
Plots when selected strategy opens short position (position changes 0 → -1)
Location: above bar (location.abovebar)
Color: theme.short_primary (red/pink depending on theme)
Transparency: Same scaling as long entries
Size: small
Exit (X-Cross, Orange):
Plots when selected strategy closes position (position changes ±1 → 0)
Location: absolute (at actual exit price if stop/target lines enabled)
Color: theme.exit_color (orange/yellow depending on theme)
Transparency: 0% (fully opaque)
Size: tiny
Result: Clean, probability-scaled markers that don't clutter chart but convey essential information.
6. Stop Loss & Take Profit Lines (Optional, Default: ON)
Visual representation of shadow portfolio risk levels:
Stop Loss Line:
Plots when selected strategy has active position
Level: shadow_stop value from selected strategy
Color: theme.short_primary with 60% transparency (red/pink, subtle)
Width: 2
Style: plot.style_linebr (breaks when no position)
Take Profit Line:
Plots when selected strategy has active position
Level: shadow_target value from selected strategy
Color: theme.long_primary with 60% transparency (green, subtle)
Width: 2
Style: plot.style_linebr (breaks when no position)
Purpose:
Shows where shadow portfolio would exit for stop/target
Helps visualize strategy's risk/reward ratio
Useful for manual traders to set similar levels
Disable for cleaner chart (recommended for presentations)
7. Dynamic Trend EMA
Gradient-colored trend line that visualizes trend strength:
Calculation:
EMA(close, trend_length) - default 50 period (configurable 20-100)
Slope calculated over 10 bars: (current_ema - ema ) / ema × 100
Color Logic:
Trend_direction:
Slope > 0.1% = Bullish (1)
Slope < -0.1% = Bearish (-1)
Otherwise = Neutral (0)
Trend_strength = abs(slope)
Color = Gradient between:
- Neutral color (gray/purple)
- Strong bullish (bright green) if direction = 1
- Strong bearish (bright red) if direction = -1
Gradient factor = trend_strength (0 to 1+ scale)
Visual Behavior:
Faint gray/purple = weak/no trend (choppy conditions)
Light green/red = emerging trend (low strength)
Bright green/red = strong trend (high conviction)
Color intensity = trend strength magnitude
Transparency: 50% (subtle, doesn't overpower price action)
Purpose: Subconscious awareness of trend state without checking dashboard or indicators.
8. Regime Background Tinting (Subtle)
Ultra-low opacity background color indicating detected market regime:
Regime Detection:
Efficiency = directional_movement / total_range (over trend_length bars)
Vol_ratio = current_volatility / average_volatility
IF (efficiency > 0.5 AND vol_ratio < 1.3):
Regime = Trending (1)
ELSE IF (vol_ratio > 1.5):
Regime = Volatile (2)
ELSE:
Regime = Choppy (0)
Background Colors:
Trending: theme.regime_trending (dark green, 92-93% transparency)
Volatile: theme.regime_volatile (dark red, 93% transparency)
Choppy: No tint (normal background)
Purpose:
Subliminal regime awareness
Helps explain why signals are/aren't generating
Trending = ideal conditions for AGE
Volatile = fewer signals, higher thresholds applied
Choppy = mixed signals, lower confidence
Important: Extremely subtle by design. Not meant to be obvious, just subconscious context.
📊 ENHANCED DASHBOARD
Comprehensive real-time metrics in single organized panel (top-right position):
Dashboard Structure (5 columns × 14 rows)
Header Row:
Column 0: "🧬 AGE PRO" + phase indicator (🔴 LIVE or ⏪ HIST)
Column 1: "POPULATION"
Column 2: "PERFORMANCE"
Column 3: "CURRENT SIGNAL"
Column 4: "ACTIVE STRATEGY"
Column 0: Market State
Regime (📈 TREND / 🌊 CHAOS / ➖ CHOP)
DVS Ratio (current volatility scaling factor, format: #.##)
Trend Direction (▲ BULL / ▼ BEAR / ➖ FLAT with color coding)
Trend Strength (0-100 scale, format: #.##)
Column 1: Population Metrics
Active strategies (count / max_population)
Validated strategies (WFO passed / active total)
Current generation number
Total spawned (all-time strategy births)
Total culled (all-time strategy deaths)
Column 2: Aggregate Performance
Total trades across all active strategies
Aggregate win rate (%) - color-coded:
Green (>55%)
Orange (45-55%)
Red (<45%)
Total P&L in R-multiples - color-coded by positive/negative
Best fitness score in population (format: #.###)
MAS - Minimum Adaptation Score (cull threshold, format: #.###)
Column 3: Current Signal Status
Status indicator:
"▲ LONG" (green) if selected strategy in long position
"▼ SHORT" (red) if selected strategy in short position
"⏳ FORMING" (orange) if signal persisting but not yet executed
"○ WAITING" (gray) if no active signal
Confidence percentage (0-100%, format: #.#%)
Quality assessment:
"🔥 ELITE" (cyan) for 85%+ probability
"✓ STRONG" (bright green) for 75-85%
"○ GOOD" (green) for 65-75%
"- LOW" (dim) for <65%
Confluence score (X/3 format)
Signal age:
"X bars" if signal forming
"IN TRADE" if position active
"---" if no signal
Column 4: Selected Strategy Details
Strategy ID number (#X format)
Validation status:
"✓ VAL" (green) if WFO validated
"○ TRAIN" (orange) if still in training/testing phase
Generation number (GX format)
Personal fitness score (format: #.### with color coding)
Trade count
P&L and win rate (format: #.#R (##%) with color coding)
Color Scheme:
Panel background: theme.panel_bg (dark, low opacity)
Panel headers: theme.panel_header (slightly lighter)
Primary text: theme.text_primary (bright, high contrast)
Secondary text: theme.text_secondary (dim, lower contrast)
Positive metrics: theme.metric_positive (green)
Warning metrics: theme.metric_warning (orange)
Negative metrics: theme.metric_negative (red)
Special markers: theme.validated_marker, theme.spawn_marker
Update Frequency: Only on barstate.islast (current bar) to minimize CPU usage
Purpose:
Quick overview of entire system state
No need to check multiple indicators
Trading decisions informed by population health, regime state, and signal quality
Transparency into what AGE is thinking
🔍 DIAGNOSTICS PANEL (Optional, Default: OFF)
Detailed signal quality tracking for optimization and debugging:
Panel Structure (3 columns × 8 rows)
Position: Bottom-right corner (doesn't interfere with main dashboard)
Header Row:
Column 0: "🔍 DIAGNOSTICS"
Column 1: "COUNT"
Column 2: "%"
Metrics Tracked (for selected strategy only):
Total Evaluated:
Every signal that passed initial calculation (direction ≠ 0)
Represents total opportunities considered
✓ Passed:
Signals that passed quality gate and executed
Green color coding
Percentage of evaluated signals
Rejection Breakdown:
⨯ Probability:
Rejected because probability < minimum threshold
Most common rejection reason typically
⨯ Confluence:
Rejected because confluence < minimum required (e.g., only 1 of 3 indicators agreed)
⨯ Trend:
Rejected because signal opposed strong trend
Indicates counter-trend protection working
⨯ Regime:
Rejected because volatile regime detected and probability wasn't high enough to override
Shows regime filter in action
⨯ Volume:
Rejected because volume < 70% of 20-bar average
Indicates volume confirmation requirement
Color Coding:
Passed count: Green (success metric)
Rejection counts: Red (failure metrics)
Percentages: Gray (neutral, informational)
Performance Cost: Slight CPU overhead for tracking counters. Disable when not actively optimizing settings.
How to Use Diagnostics
Scenario 1: Too Few Signals
Evaluated: 200
Passed: 10 (5%)
⨯ Probability: 120 (60%)
⨯ Confluence: 40 (20%)
⨯ Others: 30 (15%)
Diagnosis: Probability threshold too high for this strategy's DNA.
Solution: Lower min probability from 65% to 60%, or allow strategy more time to evolve better DNA.
Scenario 2: Too Many False Signals
Evaluated: 200
Passed: 80 (40%)
Strategy win rate: 45%
Diagnosis: Quality gate too loose, letting low-quality signals through.
Solution: Raise min probability to 70%, or increase min confluence to 3 (all indicators must agree).
Scenario 3: Regime-Specific Issues
⨯ Regime: 90 (45% of rejections)
Diagnosis: Frequent volatile regime detection blocking otherwise good signals.
Solution: Either accept fewer trades during chaos (recommended), or disable regime filter if you want signals regardless of market state.
Optimization Workflow:
Enable diagnostics
Run 200+ bars
Analyze rejection patterns
Adjust settings based on data
Re-run and compare pass rate
Disable diagnostics when satisfied
⚙️ CONFIGURATION GUIDE
🧬 Evolution Engine Settings
Enable AGE Evolution (Default: ON):
ON: Full genetic algorithm (recommended for best results)
OFF: Uses only 4 seed strategies, no spawning/culling (static population for comparison testing)
Max Population (4-12, Default: 8):
Higher = more diversity, more exploration, slower performance
Lower = faster computation, less exploration, risk of premature convergence
Sweet spot: 6-8 for most use cases
4 = minimum for meaningful evolution
12 = maximum before diminishing returns
Min Population (2-4, Default: 3):
Safety floor - system never culls below this count
Prevents population extinction during harsh selection
Should be at least half of max population
Elite Preservation (1-3, Default: 2):
Top N performers completely immune to culling
Ensures best genes always survive
1 = minimal protection, aggressive selection
2 = balanced (recommended)
3 = conservative, slower gene pool turnover
Historical: Spawn Interval (10-100, Default: 30):
Bars between spawning new strategies during historical data
Lower = faster evolution, more exploration
Higher = slower evolution, more evaluation time per strategy
30 bars = ~1-2 hours on 15min chart
Historical: Cull Interval (20-200, Default: 60):
Bars between culling weak strategies during historical data
Should be 2x spawn interval for balanced churn
Lower = aggressive selection pressure
Higher = patient evaluation
Live: Spawn Interval (100-500, Default: 200):
Bars between spawning during live trading
Much slower than historical for stability
Prevents population chaos during live trading
200 bars = ~1.5 trading days on 15min chart
Live: Cull Interval (200-1000, Default: 400):
Bars between culling during live trading
Should be 2x live spawn interval
Conservative removal during live trading
Historical: Mutation Rate (0.05-0.40, Default: 0.20):
Probability each gene mutates during breeding (20% = 2 out of 10 genes on average)
Higher = more exploration, slower convergence
Lower = more exploitation, faster convergence but risk of local optima
20% balances exploration vs exploitation
Live: Mutation Rate (0.02-0.20, Default: 0.08):
Mutation rate during live trading
Much lower for stability (don't want population to suddenly degrade)
8% = mostly inherits parent genes with small tweaks
Mutation Strength (0.05-0.25, Default: 0.12):
How much genes change when mutated (% of gene's total range)
0.05 = tiny nudges (fine-tuning)
0.12 = moderate jumps (recommended)
0.25 = large leaps (aggressive exploration)
Example: If gene range is 0.5-2.0, 12% strength = ±0.18 possible change
📈 Signal Quality Settings
Min Signal Probability (0.55-0.80, Default: 0.65):
Quality gate threshold - signals below this never generate
0.55-0.60 = More signals, accept lower confidence (higher risk)
0.65 = Institutional-grade balance (recommended)
0.70-0.75 = Fewer but higher-quality signals (conservative)
0.80+ = Very selective, very few signals (ultra-conservative)
Min Confluence Score (1-3, Default: 2):
Required indicator agreement before signal generates
1 = Any single indicator can trigger (not recommended - too many false signals)
2 = Requires 2 of 3 indicators agree (RECOMMENDED for balance)
3 = All 3 must agree (very selective, few signals, high quality)
Base Persistence Bars (1-5, Default: 2):
Base bars signal must persist before entry
System adapts automatically:
High probability signals (75%+) enter 1 bar faster
Low probability signals (<68%) need 1 bar more
Trending regime: -1 bar (faster entries)
Volatile regime: +1 bar (more confirmation)
1 = Immediate entry after quality gate (responsive but prone to whipsaw)
2 = Balanced confirmation (recommended)
3-5 = Patient confirmation (slower but more reliable)
Cooldown After Trade (3-20, Default: 8):
Bars to wait after exit before next entry allowed
Prevents overtrading and revenge trading
3 = Minimal cooldown (active trading)
8 = Balanced (recommended)
15-20 = Conservative (position trading)
Entropy Length (10-50, Default: 20):
Lookback period for market order/disorder calculation
Lower = more responsive to regime changes (noisy)
Higher = more stable regime detection (laggy)
20 = works across most timeframes
Momentum Length (5-30, Default: 14):
Period for RSI/ROC calculations
14 = standard (RSI default)
Lower = more signals, less reliable
Higher = fewer signals, more reliable
Structure Length (20-100, Default: 50):
Lookback for support/resistance swing range
20 = short-term swings (day trading)
50 = medium-term structure (recommended)
100 = major structure (position trading)
Trend EMA Length (20-100, Default: 50):
EMA period for trend detection and direction bias
20 = short-term trend (responsive)
50 = medium-term trend (recommended)
100 = long-term trend (position trading)
ATR Period (5-30, Default: 14):
Period for volatility measurement
14 = standard ATR
Lower = more responsive to vol changes
Higher = smoother vol calculation
📊 Volatility Scaling (DVS) Settings
Enable DVS (Default: ON):
Dynamic volatility scaling for adaptive stop/target placement
Highly recommended to leave ON
OFF only for testing fixed-distance stops
DVS Method (Default: Ensemble):
ATR Ratio: Simple, fast, single-method (good for beginners)
Parkinson: High-low range based (good for intraday)
Garman-Klass: OHLC based (sophisticated, considers gaps)
Ensemble: Median of all three (RECOMMENDED - most robust)
DVS Memory (20-200, Default: 100):
Lookback for baseline volatility comparison
20 = very responsive to vol changes (can overreact)
100 = balanced adaptation (recommended)
200 = slow, stable baseline (minimizes false vol signals)
DVS Sensitivity (0.3-1.5, Default: 0.7):
How much volatility affects scaling (power-law exponent)
0.3 = Conservative, heavily dampens vol impact (cube root)
0.5 = Moderate dampening (square root)
0.7 = Balanced response (recommended)
1.0 = Linear, full 1:1 vol response
1.5 = Aggressive, amplified response (exponential)
🔬 Walk-Forward Optimization Settings
Enable WFO (Default: ON):
Out-of-sample validation to prevent overfitting
Highly recommended to leave ON
OFF only for testing or if you want unvalidated strategies
Training Window (100-500, Default: 250):
Bars for in-sample optimization
100 = fast validation, less data (risky)
250 = balanced (recommended) - about 1-2 months on daily, 1-2 weeks on 15min
500 = patient validation, more data (conservative)
Testing Window (30-200, Default: 75):
Bars for out-of-sample validation
Should be ~30% of training window
30 = minimal test (fast validation)
75 = balanced (recommended)
200 = extensive test (very conservative)
Min Trades for Validation (3-15, Default: 5):
Required trades in BOTH training AND testing periods
3 = minimal sample (risky, fast validation)
5 = balanced (recommended)
10+ = conservative (slow validation, high confidence)
WFO Efficiency Threshold (0.3-0.9, Default: 0.55):
Minimum test/train performance ratio required
0.30 = Very loose (test must be 30% as good as training)
0.55 = Balanced (recommended) - test must be 55% as good
0.70+ = Strict (test must closely match training)
Higher = fewer validated strategies, lower risk of overfitting
🎨 Premium Visuals Settings
Visual Theme:
Neon Genesis: Cyberpunk aesthetic (cyan/magenta/purple)
Carbon Fiber: Industrial look (blue/red/gray)
Quantum Blue: Quantum computing (blue/purple/pink)
Aurora: Northern lights (teal/orange/purple)
⚡ Gradient Probability Cloud (Default: ON):
Multi-layer gradient showing signal buildup
Turn OFF if chart lags or for cleaner look
Cloud Gradient Layers (3-15, Default: 7):
More layers = smoother gradient, more CPU intensive
Fewer layers = faster, blockier appearance
🎗️ Population Fitness Ribbon (Default: ON):
Histogram showing fitness distribution
Turn OFF for cleaner chart
Ribbon Layers (5-20, Default: 10):
More layers = finer fitness detail
Fewer layers = simpler histogram
⭕ Signal Confidence Halo (Default: ON):
Circular indicator around entry signals
Size/brightness scales with probability
Minimal performance cost
🔬 Evolution Event Markers (Default: ON):
Diamond (spawn) and X (cull) markers
Shows genetic algorithm activity
Minimal performance cost
🎯 Stop/Target Lines (Default: ON):
Shows shadow portfolio stop/target levels
Turn OFF for cleaner chart (recommended for screenshots/presentations)
📊 Enhanced Dashboard (Default: ON):
Comprehensive metrics panel
Should stay ON unless you want zero overlays
🔍 Diagnostics Panel (Default: OFF):
Detailed signal rejection tracking
Turn ON when optimizing settings
Turn OFF during normal use (slight performance cost)
📈 USAGE WORKFLOW - HOW TO USE THIS INDICATOR
Phase 1: Initial Setup & Learning
Add AGE to your chart
Recommended timeframes: 15min, 30min, 1H (best signal-to-noise ratio)
Works on: 5min (day trading), 4H (swing trading), Daily (position trading)
Load 1000+ bars for sufficient evolution history
Let the population evolve (100+ bars minimum)
First 50 bars: Random exploration, poor results expected
Bars 50-150: Population converging, fitness improving
Bars 150+: Stable performance, validated strategies emerging
Watch the dashboard metrics
Population should grow toward max capacity
Generation number should advance regularly
Validated strategies counter should increase
Best fitness should trend upward toward 0.50-0.70 range
Observe evolution markers
Diamond markers (cyan) = new strategies spawning
X markers (red) = weak strategies being culled
Frequent early activity = healthy evolution
Activity slowing = population stabilizing
Be patient. Evolution takes time. Don't judge performance before 150+ bars.
Phase 2: Signal Observation
Watch signals form
Gradient cloud builds up 2-3 bars before entry
Cloud brightness = probability strength
Cloud thickness = signal persistence
Check signal quality
Look at confidence halo size when entry marker appears
Large bright halo = elite setup (85%+)
Medium halo = strong setup (75-85%)
Small halo = good setup (65-75%)
Verify market conditions
Check trend EMA color (green = uptrend, red = downtrend, gray = choppy)
Check background tint (green = trending, red = volatile, clear = choppy)
Trending background + aligned signal = ideal conditions
Review dashboard signal status
Current Signal column shows:
Status (Long/Short/Forming/Waiting)
Confidence % (actual probability value)
Quality assessment (Elite/Strong/Good)
Confluence score (2/3 or 3/3 preferred)
Only signals meeting ALL quality gates appear on chart. If you're not seeing signals, population is either still learning or market conditions aren't suitable.
Phase 3: Manual Trading Execution
When Long Signal Fires:
Verify confidence level (dashboard or halo size)
Confirm trend alignment (EMA sloping up, green color)
Check regime (preferably trending or choppy, avoid volatile)
Enter long manually on your broker platform
Set stop loss at displayed stop line level (if lines enabled), or use your own risk management
Set take profit at displayed target line level, or trail manually
Monitor position - exit if X marker appears (signal reversal)
When Short Signal Fires:
Same verification process
Confirm downtrend (EMA sloping down, red color)
Enter short manually
Use displayed stop/target levels or your own
AGE tells you WHEN and HOW CONFIDENT. You decide WHETHER and HOW MUCH.
Phase 4: Set Up Alerts (Never Miss a Signal)
Right-click on indicator name in legend
Select "Add Alert"
Choose condition:
"AGE Long" = Long entry signal fired
"AGE Short" = Short entry signal fired
"AGE Exit" = Position reversal/exit signal
Set notification method:
Sound alert (popup on chart)
Email notification
Webhook to phone/trading platform
Mobile app push notification
Name the alert (e.g., "AGE BTCUSD 15min Long")
Save alert
Recommended: Set alerts for both long and short, enable mobile push notifications. You'll get alerted in real-time even if not watching charts.
Phase 5: Monitor Population Health
Weekly Review:
Check dashboard Population column:
Active count should be near max (6-8 of 8)
Validated count should be >50% of active
Generation should be advancing (1-2 per week typical)
Check dashboard Performance column:
Aggregate win rate should be >50% (target: 55-65%)
Total P&L should be positive (may fluctuate)
Best fitness should be >0.50 (target: 0.55-0.70)
MAS should be declining slowly (normal adaptation)
Check Active Strategy column:
Selected strategy should be validated (✓ VAL)
Personal fitness should match best fitness
Trade count should be accumulating
Win rate should be >50%
Warning Signs:
Zero validated strategies after 300+ bars = settings too strict or market unsuitable
Best fitness stuck <0.30 = population struggling, consider parameter adjustment
No spawning/culling for 200+ bars = evolution stalled (may be optimal or need reset)
Aggregate win rate <45% sustained = system not working on this instrument/timeframe
Health Check Pass:
50%+ strategies validated
Best fitness >0.50
Aggregate win rate >52%
Regular spawn/cull activity
Selected strategy validated
Phase 6: Optimization (If Needed)
Enable Diagnostics Panel (bottom-right) for data-driven tuning:
Problem: Too Few Signals
Evaluated: 200
Passed: 8 (4%)
⨯ Probability: 140 (70%)
Solutions:
Lower min probability: 65% → 60% or 55%
Reduce min confluence: 2 → 1
Lower base persistence: 2 → 1
Increase mutation rate temporarily to explore new genes
Check if regime filter is blocking signals (⨯ Regime high?)
Problem: Too Many False Signals
Evaluated: 200
Passed: 90 (45%)
Win rate: 42%
Solutions:
Raise min probability: 65% → 70% or 75%
Increase min confluence: 2 → 3
Raise base persistence: 2 → 3
Enable WFO if disabled (validates strategies before use)
Check if volume filter is being ignored (⨯ Volume low?)
Problem: Counter-Trend Losses
⨯ Trend: 5 (only 5% rejected)
Losses often occur against trend
Solutions:
System should already filter trend opposition
May need stronger trend requirement
Consider only taking signals aligned with higher timeframe trend
Use longer trend EMA (50 → 100)
Problem: Volatile Market Whipsaws
⨯ Regime: 100 (50% rejected by volatile regime)
Still getting stopped out frequently
Solutions:
System is correctly blocking volatile signals
Losses happening because vol filter isn't strict enough
Consider not trading during volatile periods (respect the regime)
Or disable regime filter and accept higher risk
Optimization Workflow:
Enable diagnostics
Run 200+ bars with current settings
Analyze rejection patterns and win rate
Make ONE change at a time (scientific method)
Re-run 200+ bars and compare results
Keep change if improvement, revert if worse
Disable diagnostics when satisfied
Never change multiple parameters at once - you won't know what worked.
Phase 7: Multi-Instrument Deployment
AGE learns independently on each chart:
Recommended Strategy:
Deploy AGE on 3-5 different instruments
Different asset classes ideal (e.g., ES futures, EURUSD, BTCUSD, SPY, Gold)
Each learns optimal strategies for that instrument's personality
Take signals from all 5 charts
Natural diversification reduces overall risk
Why This Works:
When one market is choppy, others may be trending
Different instruments respond to different news/catalysts
Portfolio-level win rate more stable than single-instrument
Evolution explores different parameter spaces on each chart
Setup:
Same settings across all charts (or customize if preferred)
Set alerts for all
Take every validated signal across all instruments
Position size based on total account (don't overleverage any single signal)
⚠️ REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS - CRITICAL READING
What AGE Can Do
✅ Generate probability-weighted signals using genetic algorithms
✅ Evolve strategies in real-time through natural selection
✅ Validate strategies on out-of-sample data (walk-forward optimization)
✅ Adapt to changing market conditions automatically over time
✅ Provide comprehensive metrics on population health and signal quality
✅ Work on any instrument, any timeframe, any broker
✅ Improve over time as weak strategies are culled and fit strategies breed
What AGE Cannot Do
❌ Win every trade (typical win rate: 55-65% at best)
❌ Predict the future with certainty (markets are probabilistic, not deterministic)
❌ Work perfectly from bar 1 (needs 100-150 bars to learn and stabilize)
❌ Guarantee profits under all market conditions
❌ Replace your trading discipline and risk management
❌ Execute trades automatically (this is an indicator, not a strategy)
❌ Prevent all losses (drawdowns are normal and expected)
❌ Adapt instantly to regime changes (re-learning takes 50-100 bars)
Performance Realities
Typical Performance After Evolution Stabilizes (150+ bars):
Win Rate: 55-65% (excellent for trend-following systems)
Profit Factor: 1.5-2.5 (realistic for validated strategies)
Signal Frequency: 5-15 signals per 100 bars (quality over quantity)
Drawdown Periods: 20-40% of time in equity retracement (normal trading reality)
Max Consecutive Losses: 5-8 losses possible even with 60% win rate (probability says this is normal)
Evolution Timeline:
Bars 0-50: Random exploration, learning phase - poor results expected, don't judge yet
Bars 50-150: Population converging, fitness climbing - results improving
Bars 150-300: Stable performance, most strategies validated - consistent results
Bars 300+: Mature population, optimal genes dominant - best results
Market Condition Dependency:
Trending Markets: AGE excels - clear directional moves, high-probability setups
Choppy Markets: AGE struggles - fewer signals generated, lower win rate
Volatile Markets: AGE cautious - higher rejection rate, wider stops, fewer trades
Market Regime Changes:
When market shifts from trending to choppy overnight
Validated strategies can become temporarily invalidated
AGE will adapt through evolution, but not instantly
Expect 50-100 bar re-learning period after major regime shifts
Fitness may temporarily drop then recover
This is NOT a holy grail. It's a sophisticated signal generator that learns and adapts using genetic algorithms. Your success depends on:
Patience during learning periods (don't abandon after 3 losses)
Proper position sizing (risk 0.5-2% per trade, not 10%)
Following signals consistently (cherry-picking defeats statistical edge)
Not abandoning system prematurely (give it 200+ bars minimum)
Understanding probability (60% win rate means 40% of trades WILL lose)
Respecting market conditions (trending = trade more, choppy = trade less)
Managing emotions (AGE is emotionless, you need to be too)
Expected Drawdowns:
Single-strategy max DD: 10-20% of equity (normal)
Portfolio across multiple instruments: 5-15% (diversification helps)
Losing streaks: 3-5 consecutive losses expected periodically
No indicator eliminates risk. AGE manages risk through:
Quality gates (rejecting low-probability signals)
Confluence requirements (multi-indicator confirmation)
Persistence requirements (no knee-jerk reactions)
Regime awareness (reduced trading in chaos)
Walk-forward validation (preventing overfitting)
But it cannot prevent all losses. That's inherent to trading.
🔧 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Platform: TradingView Pine Script v5
Indicator Type: Overlay indicator (plots on price chart)
Execution Type: Signals only - no automatic order placement
Computational Load:
Moderate to High (genetic algorithms + shadow portfolios)
8 strategies × shadow portfolio simulation = significant computation
Premium visuals add additional load (gradient cloud, fitness ribbon)
TradingView Resource Limits (Built-in Caps):
Max Bars Back: 500 (sufficient for WFO and evolution)
Max Labels: 100 (plenty for entry/exit markers)
Max Lines: 150 (adequate for stop/target lines)
Max Boxes: 50 (not heavily used)
Max Polylines: 100 (confidence halos)
Recommended Chart Settings:
Timeframe: 15min to 1H (optimal signal/noise balance)
5min: Works but noisier, more signals
4H/Daily: Works but fewer signals
Bars Loaded: 1000+ (ensures sufficient evolution history)
Replay Mode: Excellent for testing without risk
Performance Optimization Tips:
Disable gradient cloud if chart lags (most CPU intensive visual)
Disable fitness ribbon if still laggy
Reduce cloud layers from 7 to 3
Reduce ribbon layers from 10 to 5
Turn off diagnostics panel unless actively tuning
Close other heavy indicators to free resources
Browser/Platform Compatibility:
Works on all modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
Mobile app supported (full functionality on phone/tablet)
Desktop app supported (best performance)
Web version supported (may be slower on older computers)
Data Requirements:
Real-time or delayed data both work
No special data feeds required
Works with TradingView's standard data
Historical + live data seamlessly integrated
🎓 THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS
AGE synthesizes advanced concepts from multiple disciplines:
Evolutionary Computation
Genetic Algorithms (Holland, 1975): Population-based optimization through natural selection metaphor
Tournament Selection: Fitness-based parent selection with diversity preservation
Crossover Operators: Fitness-weighted gene recombination from two parents
Mutation Operators: Random gene perturbation for exploration of new parameter space
Elitism: Preservation of top N performers to prevent loss of best solutions
Adaptive Parameters: Different mutation rates for historical vs. live phases
Technical Analysis
Support/Resistance: Price structure within swing ranges
Trend Following: EMA-based directional bias
Momentum Analysis: RSI, ROC, MACD composite indicators
Volatility Analysis: ATR-based risk scaling
Volume Confirmation: Trade activity validation
Information Theory
Shannon Entropy (1948): Quantification of market order vs. disorder
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Directional information vs. random walk
Information Content: How much "information" a price move contains
Statistics & Probability
Walk-Forward Analysis: Rolling in-sample/out-of-sample optimization
Out-of-Sample Validation: Testing on unseen data to prevent overfitting
Monte Carlo Principles: Shadow portfolio simulation with realistic execution
Expectancy Theory: Win rate × avg win - loss rate × avg loss
Probability Distributions: Signal confidence quantification
Risk Management
ATR-Based Stops: Volatility-normalized risk per trade
Volatility Regime Detection: Market state classification (trending/choppy/volatile)
Drawdown Control: Peak-to-trough equity measurement
R-Multiple Normalization: Performance measurement in risk units
Machine Learning Concepts
Online Learning: Continuous adaptation as new data arrives
Fitness Functions: Multi-objective optimization (win rate + expectancy + drawdown)
Exploration vs. Exploitation: Balance between trying new strategies and using proven ones
Overfitting Prevention: Walk-forward validation as regularization
Novel Contribution:
AGE is the first TradingView indicator to apply genetic algorithms to real-time indicator parameter optimization while maintaining strict anti-overfitting controls through walk-forward validation.
Most "adaptive" indicators simply recalibrate lookback periods or thresholds. AGE evolves entirely new strategies through competitive selection - it's not parameter tuning, it's Darwinian evolution of trading logic itself.
The combination of:
Genetic algorithm population management
Shadow portfolio simulation for realistic fitness evaluation
Walk-forward validation to prevent overfitting
Multi-indicator confluence for signal quality
Dynamic volatility scaling for adaptive risk
...creates a system that genuinely learns and improves over time while avoiding the curse of curve-fitting that plagues most optimization approaches.
🏗️ DEVELOPMENT NOTES
This project represents months of intensive development, facing significant technical challenges:
Challenge 1: Making Genetics Actually Work
Early versions spawned garbage strategies that polluted the gene pool:
Random gene combinations produced nonsensical parameter sets
Weak strategies survived too long, dragging down population
No clear convergence toward optimal solutions
Solution:
Comprehensive fitness scoring (4 factors: win rate, P&L, expectancy, drawdown)
Elite preservation (top 2 always protected)
Walk-forward validation (unproven strategies penalized 30%)
Tournament selection (fitness-weighted breeding)
Adaptive culling (MAS decay creates increasing selection pressure)
Challenge 2: Balancing Evolution Speed vs. Stability
Too fast = population chaos, no convergence. Too slow = can't adapt to regime changes.
Solution:
Dual-phase timing: Fast evolution during historical (30/60 bar intervals), slow during live (200/400 bar intervals)
Adaptive mutation rates: 20% historical, 8% live
Spawn/cull ratio: Always 2:1 to prevent population collapse
Challenge 3: Shadow Portfolio Accuracy
Needed realistic trade simulation without lookahead bias:
Can't peek at future bars for exits
Must track multiple portfolios simultaneously
Stop/target checks must use bar's high/low correctly
Solution:
Entry on close (realistic)
Exit checks on current bar's high/low (realistic)
Independent position tracking per strategy
Cooldown periods to prevent unrealistic rapid re-entry
ATR-normalized P&L (R-multiples) for fair comparison across volatility regimes
Challenge 4: Pine Script Compilation Limits
Hit TradingView's execution limits multiple times:
Too many array operations
Too many variables
Too complex conditional logic
Solution:
Optimized data structures (single DNA array instead of 8 separate arrays)
Minimal visual overlays (only essential plots)
Efficient fitness calculations (vectorized where possible)
Strategic use of barstate.islast to minimize dashboard updates
Challenge 5: Walk-Forward Implementation
Standard WFO is difficult in Pine Script:
Can't easily "roll forward" through historical data
Can't re-optimize strategies mid-stream
Must work in real-time streaming environment
Solution:
Age-based phase detection (first 250 bars = training, next 75 = testing)
Separate metric tracking for train vs. test
Efficiency calculation at fixed interval (after test period completes)
Validation flag persists for strategy lifetime
Challenge 6: Signal Quality Control
Early versions generated too many signals with poor win rates:
Single indicators produced excessive noise
No trend alignment
No regime awareness
Instant entries on single-bar spikes
Solution:
Three-layer confluence system (entropy + momentum + structure)
Minimum 2-of-3 agreement requirement
Trend alignment checks (penalty for counter-trend)
Regime-based probability adjustments
Persistence requirements (signals must hold multiple bars)
Volume confirmation
Quality gate (probability + confluence thresholds)
The Result
A system that:
Truly evolves (not just parameter sweeps)
Truly validates (out-of-sample testing)
Truly adapts (ongoing competition and breeding)
Stays within TradingView's platform constraints
Provides institutional-quality signals
Maintains transparency (full metrics dashboard)
Development time: 3+ months of iterative refinement
Lines of code: ~1500 (highly optimized)
Test instruments: ES, NQ, EURUSD, BTCUSD, SPY, AAPL
Test timeframes: 5min, 15min, 1H, Daily
🎯 FINAL WORDS
The Adaptive Genesis Engine is not just another indicator - it's a living system that learns, adapts, and improves through the same principles that drive biological evolution. Every bar it observes adds to its experience. Every strategy it spawns explores new parameter combinations. Every strategy it culls removes weakness from the gene pool.
This is evolution in action on your charts.
You're not getting a static formula locked in time. You're getting a system that thinks , that competes , that survives through natural selection. The strongest strategies rise to the top. The weakest die. The gene pool improves generation after generation.
AGE doesn't claim to predict the future - it adapts to whatever the future brings. When markets shift from trending to choppy, from calm to volatile, from bullish to bearish - AGE evolves new strategies suited to the new regime.
Use it on any instrument. Any timeframe. Any market condition. AGE will adapt.
This indicator gives you the pure signal intelligence. How you choose to act on it - position sizing, risk management, execution discipline - that's your responsibility. AGE tells you when and how confident . You decide whether and how much .
Trust the process. Respect the evolution. Let Darwin work.
"In markets, as in nature, it is not the strongest strategies that survive, nor the most intelligent - but those most responsive to change."
Taking you to school. — Dskyz, Trade with insight. Trade with anticipation.
— Happy Holiday's
Multi-Layer Reversal Pro [The_lurker]🔮 MULTI-LAYER REVERSAL PRO
💡 CONCEPT
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An intelligent indicator that detects potential market reversal
points through multi-layer analysis combining momentum indicators,
Smart Money Concepts, and an advanced confirmation system.
HOW IT WORKS:
1. When prices reach exhaustion levels, market behavior is
analyzed through key Smart Money Concepts
2. When SMC concepts align with exhaustion, additional
advanced confirmations are activated
3. When all conditions are met, the appropriate signal appears
🥇 Gold 5M Tips
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📊 SIGNAL TYPES
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🟢 BUY SIGNALS
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BUY
Confirmed buy signal - all conditions met
Confidence: HIGH ●●●
E.BUY (Early Buy)
Early buy opportunity - strong exhaustion + high ADX
Confidence: MEDIUM ●●○
🔴 SELL SIGNALS
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SELL
Confirmed sell signal - all conditions met
Confidence: HIGH ●●●
E.SELL (Early Sell)
Early sell opportunity - strong exhaustion + high ADX
Confidence: MEDIUM ●●○
🟡 YELLOW WARNING
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Yellow candle = Warning of potential nearby reversal
→ Action: Monitor only, do not rush
⚠️ CLOSE TRADE
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"Close Trade ⚠️" appears when:
- A yellow warning candle appeared
- The next candle closed below the TP level
→ Meaning: Exit long position + automatic short entry
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🎯 QUICK ACTION GUIDE
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BUY / SELL
Confidence: HIGH
✅ Direct entry
E.BUY / E.SELL
Confidence: MEDIUM
⚡ Cautious entry / smaller size
Yellow Candle
Confidence: ALERT
👁️ Monitor only
Close Trade
Confidence: URGENT
🚪 Immediate exit
⚠️ DISCLAIMER
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This indicator is for educational purposes only. Past performance does not
guarantee future results. Always use proper risk management and conduct your
own analysis before making trading decisions.
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مؤشر الانعكاس الذكي متعدد الطبقات
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💡 الفكرة
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مؤشر ذكي يكتشف نقاط الانعكاس المحتملة في السوق عبر تحليل
متعدد الطبقات يجمع بين مؤشرات الزخم ومفاهيم Smart Money
مع نظام تأكيدات متقدم.
آلية العمل:
1. عند وصول الأسعار إلى مراحل التشبع ، يتم تحليل سلوك السوق من عدة نقاط جوهرية تعتمد على مفاهيم Smart Money
2. عند تطابق مفاهيم SMC مع التشبع ، تُفعَّل تأكيدات متقدمة
3. عند تحقق جميع الشروط، تظهر الإشارة المناسبة
🥇 نصيحة للذهب 5 دقائق
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📊 أنواع الإشارات
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🟢 إشارات الشراء
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1- شراء BUY
إشارة شراء مؤكدة - استوفت جميع الشروط
الثقة: عالية ●●●
2- شراء مبكر E.BUY
فرصة شراء مبكرة - تشبع قوي + ADX عالي
الثقة: متوسطة ●●○
🔴 إشارات البيع
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1- بيع SELL
إشارة بيع مؤكدة - استوفت جميع الشروط
الثقة: عالية ●●●
2- بيع مبكر E.SELL
فرصة بيع مبكرة - تشبع قوي + ADX عالي
الثقة: متوسطة ●●○
🟡 التحذير الأصفر
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الشمعة الصفراء = تحذير من احتمال انعكاس قريب
← التصرف: راقب فقط ولا تتسرع
⚠️ إغلاق الصفقة
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تظهر علامة "إغلاق الصفقة ⚠️" عندما:
- ظهرت شمعة تحذير صفراء
- الشمعة التالية أغلقت تحت مستوى TP
← المعنى: إشارة خروج من الشراء + فتح صفقة بيع تلقائياً
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🎯 دليل التصرف السريع
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شراء/بيع BUY / SELL
الثقة: عالية
✅ دخول مباشر
شراء مبكر/ بيع مبكر E.BUY / E.SELL
الثقة: متوسطة
⚡ دخول بحذر أو حجم أقل
شمعة صفراء
الثقة: تنبيه
👁️ مراقبة فقط
إغلاق صفقة
الثقة: عاجل
🚪 خروج فوري
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⚠️ إخلاء المسؤولية
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هذا المؤشر للأغراض التعليمية فقط. الأداء السابق لا يضمن النتائج المستقبلية.
استخدم دائماً إدارة مخاطر مناسبة وقم بتحليلك الخاص قبل اتخاذ قرارات التداول.
BTC Swing Plan – Levels & ZonesThis indicator draws a structured breakout model for BTCUSD with clearly defined entry levels, stop zones, and four realistic upside targets.
It automatically plots:
Breakout zone
Stop-loss zone
Target 1
Target 2
Target 3
Target 4 (stretch target)
Midlines & color-coded structure boxes
This tool is designed for traders who prefer clean execution levels, disciplined risk management, and realistic price expansion steps—not overly aggressive moon projections.
All levels are fully adjustable from the settings menu.
Reversal ConfirmationReversal Confirmation (RC)
This indicator identifies potential price reversals using a simple but effective two-candle pattern. It detects when a trend exhausts and confirms the reversal when the next candle eclipses the close of the reversal candle.
How It Works
The indicator uses a two-step process to confirm reversals:
Reversal Candle (R) - The first candle that closes in the opposite direction after a sustained trend. This signals potential exhaustion of the current move.
Confirmation Candle (C) - The candle that eclipses (closes beyond) the close of the reversal candle. This confirms the reversal is underway.
For a bullish reversal, the confirmation candle must close above the close of the reversal candle. For a bearish reversal, the confirmation candle must close below the close of the reversal candle.
Key Features
Requires a significant prior trend before looking for reversals, filtering out choppy sideways markets
Uses ATR to measure move significance, adapting to current volatility
Clean two-candle pattern that's easy to understand and trade
Visual dashed line showing the reversal candle close level that must be eclipsed
Built-in alerts for all signal types
Settings
Trend Lookback - Number of candles to analyze for prior trend detection (default: 7)
Trend Strength - Percentage of lookback candles required in trend direction (default: 0.7 = 70%)
Minimum Move (ATR multiple) - How large the prior move must be before signaling (default: 2.0)
Show Bullish/Bearish - Toggle each signal type on or off
Mark Reversal Candles - Toggle visibility of the reversal candle markers
Visual Signals
"R" with small circle - Marks the reversal candle where the pattern begins
"C" with triangle - Marks the confirmation candle (your entry signal)
Dashed line - Shows the close level of the reversal candle that must be eclipsed
Alerts
Three alert options are available:
Bullish Confirmation
Bearish Confirmation
Any Confirmation
How To Set Up Alerts
Add the indicator to your chart
Right-click on the chart and select "Add Alert" (or press Alt+A)
In the Condition dropdown, select "Reversal Confirmation"
Choose your preferred alert type
Set notification preferences (popup, email, sound, webhook)
Click "Create"
Tips For Best Results
Signals appearing at key support/resistance levels tend to be more reliable
Combine with VWAP, moving averages, or prior day high/low for confluence
Use higher timeframe trend direction as a filter
Increase Minimum Move ATR in volatile conditions to reduce false signals
Adjust Trend Lookback based on your timeframe (higher values for longer timeframes)
The Logic Behind It
After a sustained move in one direction, the first candle to close in the opposite direction signals potential exhaustion. However, one candle alone isn't enough. When the next candle eclipses the close of that reversal candle, it confirms that buyers (or sellers) have truly taken control and the reversal is underway.
Note: This indicator is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for trading decisions. Always use proper risk management and consider combining with other forms of analysis.
MTF Bias Alert SystemMulti-Time-Frame Bias Alert System
include HTF BIAS and any Time Frame Confluence
MM-Auto SQ9 V1.0MM-Auto SQ9 V1.0 — Automatic Square-of-9 levels from a selected pivot (Bottom/Top). Choose base shape or Custom Angle, optional half-angles, cycles, and full color/style control.
Disclaimer: Educational purposes only — not financial advice.
What it is
A visual Gann Square-of-9 level engine. It projects horizontal SQ9 price levels from a single pivot using root/square transforms, with selectable geometric bases (90°/60°/72°/120°/45°) or a **Custom Angle**, optional **Sub-Angles (half-angles)**, multi-cycle expansion, full styling control, and a **draggable 0-line** pivot.
**Key features**
* **Draggable 0-line:** Drag the pivot line on the chart and drop it on any swing high/low — no need to type the reference price. Levels recalc instantly.
* **Bottom/Top modes** for projection direction.
* **Shapes or Custom Angle** (Square/Octagon/Hexagon/Triangle/Pentagon or your own).
* **Sub-Angles (½)** with separate style/color.
* **Cycles** to extend the grid.
* **Clean UI**: labels (size/distance), line thickness/style/colors, pivot line style.
**Inputs (quick guide)**
Pivot Price • Pivot Type (Bottom/Top) • Space Multiplier • Geometric Shape / Custom Angle Value • Number of Cycles • Show Sub-Angles & Line Style • Colors & Line Thickness • Labels (on/size/distance).
**Workflow**
1. Drag the **0-line** to your pivot (any swing high/low) or set **Pivot Price** and **Bottom/Top**.
2. Pick shape or **Custom Angle**; increase **Cycles** if needed.
3. Tune **Space Multiplier** to align levels with historical reactions.
4. (Optional) Enable **Sub-Angles** for finer structure.
5. Observe **bounce / break / retest** around levels and combine with your system.
**Pro tips**
* Use a **structural swing** as pivot.
* Reduce clutter by lowering cycles or disabling sub-angles.
* Pair with **market structure / volume / ATR / fractals** for decision support.
* Adjust label size/distance to keep charts clean.
**Troubleshooting (dragging)**
If the 0-line doesn’t move, ensure drawings are **unlocked** and “Move drawings” is enabled in chart settings.
**Disclaimer & Rights**
Educational purposes only — **not financial advice**.
Script programmed by **Mohammad Murad (MM)**.
© 2025 **Mohammad Murad**. **All rights reserved.
MS Trades 10/20 indicatorMS Trades 10/20 Indicator is a refined version of the classic 10–20 moving average approach, designed specifically for Index Options traders.
This indicator goes beyond the traditional crossover logic and focuses on the true market structure, trend strength, and momentum confirmation, making it more practical for real intraday execution.
What this indicator helps you identify
Trend stability based on 10/20 dynamic zones
Clean entry confirmation beyond basic crossovers
High-quality trend continuation setups
Early exit warnings during volatility shifts
Clear bias identification for Nifty/BankNifty intraday traders
Why this version is different
Most traders look at 10/20 as a simple crossover strategy…
But MS Trades 10/20 Indicator highlights the real behaviour behind price movement, giving traders clarity on when the market is actually trending vs. when it is just whipsawing.
This makes it one of the most beginner-friendly yet powerful tools for intraday index trading.
Disclaimer
This indicator is for educational purposes only and is not a buy/sell signal provider.
Use this tool as part of your overall price action and risk management framework.
Renkli EMA ve Ok Sinyali by incebacak//@version=5
indicator(, overlay=true)
//
emaLength = input.int(20, "EMA Periyodu")
emaColorUp = input.color(color.green, "EMA Yukarı Renk")
emaColorDown = input.color(color.red, "EMA Aşağı Renk")
barColorUp = input.color(color.new(color.green, 0), "Yukarı Mum Renk")
barColorDown = input.color(color.new(color.red, 0), "Aşağı Mum Renk")
emaThickness = input.int(3, "EMA Kalınlığı")
//
emaValue = ta.ema(close, emaLength)
//
emaRising = emaValue > emaValue
emaFalling = emaValue < emaValue
emaCol = emaRising ? emaColorUp : emaColorDown
plot(emaValue, color=emaCol, linewidth=emaThickness, title="EMA")
//
barcolor(close > emaValue ? barColorUp : barColorDown)
//
plotshape(ta.crossover(close, emaValue), title="Al Sinyali", location=location.belowbar, color=color.green, style=shape.triangleup, size=size.small)
plotshape(ta.crossunder(close, emaValue), title="Sat Sinyali", location=location.abovebar, color=color.red, style=shape.triangledown, size=size.small)
Heikin-Ashi Bar & Line with Colored Line & Signals//@version=6
indicator("Heikin-Ashi Bar & Line with Colored Line & Signals", overlay=true)
// Heikin-Ashi hesaplamaları
var float haOpen = na
haClose = (open + high + low + close) / 4
haOpen := na(haOpen) ? (open + close)/2 : (haOpen + haClose )/2
haHigh = math.max(high, haOpen, haClose)
haLow = math.min(low, haOpen, haClose)
// Trend hesaplamaları
haBull = haClose >= haOpen
haColor = haBull ? color.new(color.green, 0) : color.new(color.red, 0)
// HA Barları
plotcandle(haOpen, haHigh, haLow, haClose, color=haColor, wickcolor=haColor)
// HA Line (renk değişiyor)
lineColor = haBull ? color.green : color.red
plot(haClose, title="HA Close Line", color=lineColor, linewidth=2)
// Trend arka planı
bgcolor(haBull ? color.new(color.green, 85) : color.new(color.red, 85))
// Al/Sat sinyalleri (trend değişimlerinde)
longSignal = haBull and haClose > haOpen and haClose < haOpen
shortSignal = not haBull and haClose < haOpen and haClose > haOpen
plotshape(longSignal, title="Al Sinyali", style=shape.triangleup, location=location.belowbar, color=color.green, size=size.small)
plotshape(shortSignal, title="Sat Sinyali", style=shape.triangledown, location=location.abovebar, color=color.red, size=size.small)
Student Alpha VWAPStudent Alpha VWAP is a flexible, anchor-based VWAP tool designed for traders who want deeper control over intraday and higher-timeframe volume-weighted trend analysis.
The indicator supports multiple anchor types—including Sessions, Weeks, Months, Quarters, Years, and event-based anchors such as Earnings, Dividends, and Splits—allowing VWAP to automatically reset at meaningful market intervals.
The script includes up to three optional VWAP bands. These can be calculated using standard deviation or percentage-based distance, making the tool adaptable for volatility modeling, mean-reversion strategies, or structural trend assessment.
Bands and colors are fully customizable, while an optional filter hides VWAP on 1D+ charts for cleaner high-timeframe layouts.
Features include:
• Event-aware VWAP anchoring (Earnings / Dividends / Splits)
• Standard deviation or percentage-based VWAP bands
• Three independent band multipliers with visual fills
• Automatic timeframe and period detection
• Offset controls and full plot toggle options
This tool aims to give traders a more adaptable, context-aware version of VWAP that fits both systematic and discretionary workflows.
Vib ORB Range (Free)Vib ORB Range (Free) plots the Opening Range High and Low for the session based on a user-defined start time and duration.
This tool is designed for traders who want a clean, no-noise display of the ORB zone without extra indicators or automation.
Features:
Customizable Opening Range start time
Customizable Opening Range duration
Automatically resets daily
Plots ORB High, ORB Low, and optional ORB Midline
Shaded range zone for improved clarity
Works on all timeframes and markets
How to Use:
Set the ORB start time (default 9:30 New York)
Set the ORB duration (default 15 minutes)
The indicator will draw the ORB zone once the range completes
Use the outlines or shaded zone to visually identify potential breakout areas
This free tool is intended as a simple, reliable ORB visualizer without alerts, filters, or strategy logic.
Wp's Vector CandlesVector Candles are special, color-coded candlesticks that highlight significant market activity, showing intense buying/selling (climax), institutional entry, momentum shifts, or potential reversals by analyzing high volume and large price ranges (spreads). They transform normal charts to instantly spot areas of extreme participation (bullish green/blue, bearish red/violet) versus standard conditions (gray), helping traders see market dynamics beyond just price.
