Relative Strength Index SmoothedDefinition
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a well versed momentum based oscillator which is used to measure the speed (velocity) as well as the change (magnitude) of directional price movements. Essentially RSI, when graphed, provides a visual mean to monitor both the current, as well as historical, strength and weakness of a particular market. The strength or weakness is based on closing prices over the duration of a specified trading period creating a reliable metric of price and momentum changes. Given the popularity of cash settled instruments (stock indexes) and leveraged financial products (the entire field of derivatives); RSI has proven to be a viable indicator of price movements.
History
J.Welles Wilder Jr. is the creator of the Relative Strength Index. A former Navy mechanic, Wilder would later go on to a career as a mechanical engineer. After a few years of trading commodities, Wilder focused his efforts on the study of technical analysis. In 1978 he published New Concepts in Technical Trading Systems. This work featured the debut of his new momentum oscillator, the Relative Strength Index, better known as RSI.
Over the years, RSI has remained quite popular and is now seen as one of the core, essential tools used by technical analysts the world over. Some practitioners of RSI have gone on to further build upon the work of Wilder. One rather notable example is Andrew Cardwell who used RSI for trend confirmation.
Calculation
RSI = 100 – 100/ (1 + RS)
RS = Average Gain of n days UP / Average Loss of n days DOWN
For a practical example, the built-in Pine Script function rsi(), could be replicated in long form as follows.
change = change(close)
gain = change >= 0 ? change : 0.0
loss = change < 0 ? (-1) * change : 0.0
avgGain = rma(gain, 14)
avgLoss = rma(loss, 14)
rs = avgGain / avgLoss
rsi = 100 - (100 / (1 + rs))
"rsi", above, is exactly equal to rsi(close, 14).
The basics
As previously mentioned, RSI is a momentum based oscillator. What this means is that as an oscillator, this indicator operates within a band or a set range of numbers or parameters. Specifically, RSI operates between a scale of 0 and 100. The closer RSI is to 0, the weaker the momentum is for price movements. The opposite is also true. An RSI closer to 100 indicates a period of stronger momentum.
- 14 days is likely the most popular period, however traders have been known to use a wide variety of numbers of days.
What to look for
Overbought/Oversold
Wilder believed that when prices rose very rapidly and therefore momentum was high enough, that the underlying financial instrument/commodity would have to eventually be considered overbought and a selling opportunity was possibly at hand. Likewise, when prices dropped rapidly and therefore momentum was low enough, the financial instrument would at some point be considered oversold presenting a possible buying opportunity.
There are set number ranges within RSI that Wilder consider useful and noteworthy in this regard. According to Wilder, any number above 70 should be considered overbought and any number below 30 should be considered oversold.
An RSI between 30 and 70 was to be considered neutral and an RSI around 50 signified “no trend”.
Some traders believe that Wilder’s overbought/oversold ranges are too wide and choose to alter those ranges. For example, someone might consider any number above 80 as overbought and anything below 20 as oversold. This is entirely at the trader’s discretion.
Divergence
RSI Divergence occurs when there is a difference between what the price action is indicating and what RSI is indicating. These differences can be interpreted as an impending reversal. Specifically there are two types of divergences, bearish and bullish.
Bullish RSI Divergence – When price makes a new low but RSI makes a higher low.
Bearish RSI Divergence – When price makes a new high but RSI makes a lower high.
Wilder believed that Bearish Divergence creates a selling opportunity while Bullish Divergence creates a buying opportunity.
Failure Swings
Failure swings are another occurrence which Wilder believed increased the likelihood of a price reversal. One thing to keep in mind about failure swings is that they are completely independent of price and rely solely on RSI. Failure swings consist of four “steps” and are considered to be either Bullish (buying opportunity) or Bearish (selling opportunity).
Bullish Failure Swing
RSI drops below 30 (considered oversold).
RSI bounces back above 30.
RSI pulls back but remains above 30 (remains above oversold)
RSI breaks out above its previous high.
Bearish Failure Swing
RSI rises above 70 (considered overbought)
RSI drops back below 70
RSI rises slightly but remains below 70 (remains below overbought)
RSI drops lower than its previous low.
Cardwell’s trend confirmations
Of course no one indicator is a magic bullet and almost nothing can be taken simply at face value. Andrew Cardwell, who was mentioned earlier, was one of those students who took Wilder’s RSI interpretations and built upon them. Cardwell’s work with RSI led to RSI being a great tool not just for anticipating reversals but also for confirming trends.
Uptrends/Downtrends
Cardwell made keen observations while studying Wilder’s ideas of divergence. Cardwell believed that:
Bullish Divergence only occurs in a Bearish Trend.
Bearish Divergence only occurs in an Bullish Trend.
Both Bullish and Bearish Divergence usually cause a brief price correction and not an actual trend reversal.
What this means is that essentially Divergence should be used as a way to confirm trends and not necessarily anticipate reversals.
Reversals
Cardwell also discovered what are referred to as Positive and Negative Reversals. Positive and Negative Reversals are basically the opposite of Divergence.
Positive Reversal occurs when price makes a higher low while RSI makes a lower low. Price proceeds to rise. Positive Reversals only occur in Bullish Trends.
Negative Reversal occurs when price makes a lower high while RSI makes a higher high. Price proceeds to fall. Negative Reversals only occur in Bearish Trends.
Positive and Negative Reversals can be boiled down to cases where price outperformed momentum. And because Positive and Negative Reversals only occur in their specified trends, they can be used as yet another tool for trend confirmation.
Summary
For more than four decades the Relative Strength Index (RSI) has been an extremely valuable tool for almost any serious technical analyst. Wilder’s work with momentum laid the groundwork for future chartists and analysts to dive in deeper to further explore the implications of his RSI modeling and its correlation with underlying price movements. As such, RSI is simply one of the best tools or indicators in a trader’s arsenal of market metrics to develop most any trading methodology. Only the novice will take one look at RSI and assume which direction the market will be heading next based off of one number. Wilder believed that a bullish divergence was a sign that the market would soon be on the rise, while Cardwell believed that such a divergence was merely a slight price correction on the continued road of a downward trend. As with any indicator, a trader should take the time to research and experiment with the indicator before relying on it as a sole source of information for any trading decision. When used in proper its perspective, RSI has proven to be a core indicator and reliable metric of price, velocity and depth of market.
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Nikhil TimezoneNikhil Timezone Indicator
The Nikhil Timezone indicator is a time-based visual tool designed to help traders identify and analyze key intraday price behavior using Indian Standard Time (IST).
🔶 11:30–12:30 IST Body Range Zone
Automatically highlights the candle body range formed between 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM IST.
The zone is drawn using only open and close prices (not wicks), giving a clearer representation of real buying and selling pressure.
The box dynamically expands during the session to capture the highest and lowest candle bodies within this time window.
Useful for identifying midday consolidation, support/resistance zones, and potential breakout or rejection areas later in the session.
🔴 2:30 PM IST Candle Marker
Marks the 2:30 PM IST candle with a vertical dotted red line.
Adds a label for quick visual identification.
Helpful for traders who track late-session momentum, institutional activity, or pre-close setups.
📈 Best Use Cases
Intraday trading (especially index and liquid stocks)
Breakout and range-expansion strategies
Time-based market structure analysis
IST-focused trading workflows
This indicator is lightweight, non-repainting, and works seamlessly across intraday timeframes.
VWAP Breakout NY Open Only vwap breakout targeting multiday taking only 2 trades per day in the first 2 hours of ny session
Options Chain Table [Enhanced]The primary purpose of this script is Unusual Options Activity (UOA) Detection.Identifying "Whales": Traders use it to spot when large institutions or "smart money" are aggressively buying Calls (betting price goes up) or Puts (betting price goes down).Contextualizing Volume: Instead of just showing raw volume (e.g., "10,000 contracts traded"), it calculates a Ratio. If the average volume is 1,000 and today's volume is 10,000, that is a 10x Spike, which is highly significant.0DTE & Short-Term Trading: It is optimized for analyzing the "Active Expiration" (often the current day for SPX/NDX), making it useful for 0DTE (Zero Days to Expiration) strategies.2. Key Features & VisualsThe script overlays a table on your chart with the following columns:ColumnDescriptionCall AvgThe historical average volume (Moving Average) for the Call option.Call RatioThe "Spike Factor." calculated as $ NSE:CURRENT Volume / Average Volume$$. High ratios turn Green.Call VolThe actual volume traded today for that Call strike.StrikeThe Strike Price of the option (e.g., 5800). The "At-The-Money" (ATM) strike is highlighted Blue.Put VolThe actual volume traded today for that Put strike.Put RatioThe "Spike Factor" for Puts. High ratios turn Red/Fuchsia.Put AvgThe historical average volume (Moving Average) for the Put option.3. How It Works (Technical Breakdown)This script uses advanced Pine Script techniques to bypass some of TradingView's limitations regarding options data.A. Dynamic Symbol ConstructionTradingView does not have a simple function to "get the option chain." This script manually constructs the ticker symbol for each option contract using the OPRA format:Format: OPRA:ROOT Example: OPRA:SPXW251226C5800 (SPX Weekly, Dec 26, 2025, Call, 5800 Strike).B. Tuple Fetching (Optimization)TradingView limits scripts to 40 request.security calls. To display 11 rows of data (which would normally require 44 calls: Call Vol, Call MA, Put Vol, Put MA per row), the script uses Tuple Fetching. It requests the Volume and the Moving Average in a single request, cutting the data usage in half and allowing the table to load faster without errors.C. Spike LogicIt calculates a moving average (EMA or SMA) of the volume over a set lookback period (default 20 bars).Medium Spike (M): Volume is > 2x the average.Large Spike (L): Volume is > 3.5x the average.Extreme Spike (E): Volume is > 5x the average.4. How to Use It (User Guide)To use this script effectively, you must configure the "Inputs" correctly, as it cannot always guess the correct expiration dates automatically.Add to Chart: Add the script to a chart (works best on indices like SPX, NDX, SPY, QQQ).Set the Center Price (Crucial):In the settings, look for "Manual Center Price".Input the current price of the asset (e.g., if SPX is at 5815, enter 5815).Why? The script generates strikes around this number. If you leave it 0, it might try to use the close price, which can be buggy during pre-market or if data is delayed.Set the Expiration (DTE):The script attempts to default to "Today," but for best results, manually enter the date in YYMMDD format in the "Manual DTE" field.Example: For December 26, 2025, enter 251226.Read the Alerts:The script allows you to set alerts in TradingView."Any Spike → CALL": Tells you a Call option just had a massive volume spike."Any Spike → PUT": Tells you a Put option just had a massive volume spike.5. Strategy ExampleA trader using this script might see the following scenario:Market: SPX is trading sideways at 5800.Signal: The table flashes a bright green cell on the 5850 Call with a ratio of "E 6.2x" (Extreme, 6.2 times normal volume).Interpretation: Someone is aggressively buying out-of-the-money Calls. The trader might interpret this as a bullish signal (Gamma exposure increasing at 5850) and enter a long position, expecting the price to be magnetized toward 5850.
Volatility Squeeze Pro [JOAT]
Volatility Squeeze Pro — Advanced Volatility Compression Analysis System
This indicator addresses a specific analytical challenge in volatility analysis: how to identify periods when different volatility measurements show compression relationships that may indicate potential energy buildup in the market. It combines two distinct volatility calculation methods—standard deviation-based bands and ATR-based channels—with a momentum oscillator to provide comprehensive volatility state analysis.
Why This Combination Provides Unique Analytical Value
Traditional volatility indicators typically focus on single measurements, but markets exhibit different types of volatility that require different analytical approaches:
1. **Closing Price Volatility** (Standard Deviation): Measures how much closing prices deviate from their average
2. **Trading Range Volatility** (ATR): Measures the actual high-to-low trading ranges
3. **Directional Momentum**: Measures where price sits within its recent range
The problem with using these individually:
- Standard deviation alone doesn't account for intraday volatility
- ATR alone doesn't consider closing price clustering
- Momentum alone doesn't provide volatility context
- No single measurement captures the complete volatility picture
This indicator's originality lies in creating a comprehensive volatility analysis system that:
**Identifies Volatility Compression**: When closing price volatility contracts inside trading range volatility, it suggests potential energy buildup
**Provides Momentum Context**: Shows directional bias during compression periods
**Offers Multi-Dimensional Analysis**: Combines three different analytical approaches into one coherent system
**Delivers Real-Time Assessment**: Continuously monitors the relationship between different volatility types
Technical Innovation and Originality
While individual components (Bollinger Bands, Keltner Channels, Linear Regression) are standard, the innovation lies in:
1. **Volatility Relationship Detection**: The mathematical comparison between standard deviation bands and ATR channels creates a unique compression identification system
2. **Integrated Momentum Analysis**: Linear regression-based momentum calculation provides directional context specifically during volatility compression periods
3. **Multi-State Visualization**: The indicator provides clear visual encoding of different volatility states (compressed vs. normal) with momentum direction
4. **Adaptive Threshold System**: The squeeze detection automatically adapts to different instruments and timeframes without manual calibration
How the Components Work Together Analytically
The three components create a comprehensive volatility analysis framework:
**Standard Deviation Component**: Measures closing price dispersion around the mean
float bbBasis = ta.sma(close, bbLength)
float bbDev = bbMult * ta.stdev(close, bbLength)
float bbUpper = bbBasis + bbDev
float bbLower = bbBasis - bbDev
**ATR Channel Component**: Measures actual trading range volatility
float kcBasis = ta.ema(close, kcLength)
float kcRange = ta.atr(atrLength)
float kcUpper = kcBasis + kcRange * kcMult
float kcLower = kcBasis - kcRange * kcMult
**Squeeze Detection Logic**: Identifies when closing price volatility compresses within trading range volatility
bool squeezeOn = bbLower > kcLower and bbUpper < kcUpper
// This condition indicates closing prices are clustering more tightly
// than the typical trading range would suggest
**Momentum Context Component**: Provides directional bias during compression
float highestHigh = ta.highest(high, momLength)
float lowestLow = ta.lowest(low, momLength)
float momentum = ta.linreg(close - math.avg(highestHigh, lowestLow), momLength, 0)
float momSmooth = ta.sma(momentum, smoothLength)
The analytical relationship creates a system where:
- Squeeze detection identifies WHEN volatility compression occurs
- Momentum analysis shows WHERE price is positioned during compression
- Combined analysis provides both timing and directional context
How the Volatility Comparison Works
The indicator compares two volatility measurements:
Standard Deviation Bands
These measure how much closing prices deviate from their average. When prices cluster tightly around the average, the bands contract.
// Standard deviation bands calculation
float bbBasis = ta.sma(close, bbLength)
float bbDev = bbMult * ta.stdev(close, bbLength)
float bbUpper = bbBasis + bbDev
float bbLower = bbBasis - bbDev
ATR-Based Channels
These measure volatility using Average True Range—the typical distance between high and low prices. They respond to the actual trading range rather than closing price dispersion.
// ATR-based channels calculation
float kcBasis = ta.ema(close, kcLength)
float kcRange = ta.atr(atrLength)
float kcUpper = kcBasis + kcRange * kcMult
float kcLower = kcBasis - kcRange * kcMult
The Squeeze Condition
A "squeeze" is detected when the standard deviation bands are completely contained within the ATR channels:
// Squeeze detection
bool squeezeOn = bbLower > kcLower and bbUpper < kcUpper
This condition indicates that closing price volatility has compressed relative to the overall trading range.
The Momentum Component
The momentum oscillator measures where price sits relative to its recent high-low range, using linear regression for smoothing:
// Momentum calculation
float highestHigh = ta.highest(high, momLength)
float lowestLow = ta.lowest(low, momLength)
float momentum = ta.linreg(close - math.avg(highestHigh, lowestLow), momLength, 0)
float momSmooth = ta.sma(momentum, smoothLength)
Positive values indicate price is above the midpoint of its recent range; negative values indicate below.
Why Display Both Together
The squeeze detection shows WHEN volatility is compressed. The momentum reading shows the current directional bias of price within that compression. Together, they provide two pieces of information:
1. Is volatility currently compressed? (squeeze status)
2. Where is price leaning within the current range? (momentum)
These are observations about current conditions, not predictions about future movement.
Visual Elements
Momentum Histogram — Bars showing momentum value
- Green shades: Positive momentum (price above range midpoint)
- Red shades: Negative momentum (price below range midpoint)
- Brighter colors: Momentum increasing
- Faded colors: Momentum decreasing
Squeeze Dots — Circles on the zero line
- Red: Squeeze condition active
- Green: No squeeze condition
Release Markers — Triangle markers when squeeze condition ends
Dashboard — Current readings and status
Color Scheme
Squeeze Active — #FF5252 (red)
No Squeeze — #4CAF50 (green)
Momentum Positive — #00E676 / #81C784 (green shades)
Momentum Negative — #FF5252 / #E57373 (red shades)
Inputs
Standard Deviation Bands:
Length (default: 20)
Multiplier (default: 2.0)
ATR Channels:
Length (default: 20)
Multiplier (default: 1.5)
ATR Period (default: 10)
Momentum:
Length (default: 12)
Smoothing (default: 3)
How to Read the Display
Red dots indicate the squeeze condition is present
Green dots indicate normal volatility relationship
Histogram direction shows current momentum bias
Histogram color brightness shows whether momentum is increasing or decreasing
Alerts
Squeeze condition started
Squeeze condition ended
Squeeze ended with positive momentum
Squeeze ended with negative momentum
Extended squeeze (8+ bars)
Important Limitations and Realistic Expectations
Volatility compression detection is a mathematical relationship between calculations—it does not predict future price movements
Many compression periods do not result in significant price expansion or directional moves
Momentum direction during compression does not reliably indicate future breakout direction
This indicator analyzes current and historical volatility conditions only—it cannot predict future volatility
False signals are common—not every squeeze leads to tradeable price movement
Different parameter settings will produce different compression detection sensitivity
Market conditions, news events, and fundamental factors often override technical volatility patterns
No volatility indicator can predict the timing, direction, or magnitude of future price movements
This tool should be used as one component of comprehensive market analysis
Appropriate Use Cases
This indicator is designed for:
- Volatility state analysis and monitoring
- Educational study of volatility relationships
- Multi-dimensional volatility assessment
- Supplementary analysis alongside other technical tools
- Understanding market compression/expansion cycles
This indicator is NOT designed for:
- Standalone trading signal generation
- Guaranteed breakout prediction
- Automated trading system triggers
- Market timing precision
- Replacement of fundamental analysis
Understanding Volatility Analysis Limitations
Volatility analysis, while useful for understanding market conditions, has inherent limitations:
- Past volatility patterns do not guarantee future patterns
- Compression periods can extend much longer than expected
- Expansion periods may be brief and insufficient for trading
- External factors (news, fundamentals) often override technical patterns
- Different markets and timeframes exhibit different volatility characteristics
— Made with passion by officialjackofalltrades
Confluence Execution Engine (2of3)The Confluence Execution Engine is a high-performance logic gate designed to filter out market noise and identify high-probability "Golden" entries. It moves beyond simple indicator signals by acting as a mathematical validator for price action. This engine is designed for the Systematic Trader. It removes the "guesswork" of whether a move is real or an exhaustion pump by requiring a mathematical confluence of volume, multi-timeframe momentum, and volatility-adjusted space.
Why This Tool is Unique:
Multi-Dimensional Scoring, Momentum-Adjusted Stretch, Institutional Fingerprint (RVOL + Spike)
Unlike a standard MACD or RSI, this engine uses a weighted scoring matrix. It pulls a "Bundle" of data (WaveTrend, RSI, ROC) from four different timeframes simultaneously. It doesn't give a signal unless the mathematical weight of all four timeframes crosses your "Hurdle" (Base Threshold).
Standard "overbought" indicators are often wrong during strong trends. This engine uses Dynamic Z-Score logic. The Logic: If the price moves away from the mean, it checks the Rate of Change (ROC). The Result: If momentum is massive, the "Stretch" limit expands. It understands that a "stretched" price is actually a sign of strength in a breakout, not a reason to exit. It only warns of a TRAP RISK when the price is far from the mean but momentum is starting to stall.
The engine is gated by Relative Volume. If the market is "sleepy," the engine stays in "PATIENCE" mode. It specifically hunts for Volume Spikes (default 2.5x average). A signal is only upgraded to "HIGH CONVICTION" when an institutional volume spike occurs, confirming that "Big Money" is participating.
How to Operate the Engine
Define Your Hurdle: Set your Confluence Hurdle. A higher number (e.g., 14+) requires more agreement across timeframes, leading to fewer but higher-quality trades.
Monitor the Z/Dynamic Ratio: In the HUD, watch the Z: X.XX / Y.YY. When X approaches Y, you are reaching the edge of the momentum-adjusted move.
The Entry Trigger: Wait for a "LOOK FOR..." advice to turn into a "HIGH CONVICTION" signal (marked by a triangle shape). This confirms that the MTF scoring, Volume, and HTF Trend are all aligned.
Execute the Lines: Use the red and green "Ghost Lines" to set your orders. These are ATR-based, meaning they widen during high volatility to give your trade room to breathe.
For holistic trading system, pair with Volatility Shield Pro and Session Levels
Squeeze Momentum with Trend Exhaustion# Squeeze Momentum + Trend Exhaustion Indicator
## Complete User Manual
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## Table of Contents
1. (#what-this-indicator-does)
2. (#visual-components)
3. (#market-states)
4. (#how-to-read-signals)
5. (#trading-examples)
6. (#configuration-guide)
7. (#best-practices)
---
## What This Indicator Does
This indicator combines two powerful concepts to identify complete market cycles:
### 1. Squeeze Momentum (LazyBear)
Detects **volatility compression** (consolidation) and subsequent **expansion** (breakout).
**Think of it like:** A spring being compressed, then released.
### 2. Multi-Timeframe Trend Exhaustion
Measures how far price has moved from its moving averages across multiple timeframes.
**Think of it like:** A rubber band being stretched—eventually it must snap back.
### The Complete Cycle
```
Consolidation → Breakout → Trend → Exhaustion → Reversion → Consolidation
```
This indicator shows you exactly where you are in this cycle.
---
## Visual Components
### Main Panel (Bottom)
| Element | What It Looks Like | Meaning |
|---------|-------------------|---------|
| **Colored Bars** | Green/Red histogram | Momentum strength and direction |
| **Filled Area** | Yellow/Lime/Red gradient area | Price extension from moving averages |
| **Cross at Zero** | Black/Gray/Blue cross | Squeeze state (volatility) |
| **Dashed Lines** | Horizontal red/green lines | Extension thresholds (±2σ scaled) |
---
### 1. Momentum Histogram (Colored Bars)
| Color | Direction | Meaning |
|-------|-----------|---------|
| **Bright Green** (Lime) | Up ↑ | Strong bullish momentum (increasing) |
| **Dark Green** | Up ↑ | Weak bullish momentum (decreasing) |
| **Bright Red** | Down ↓ | Strong bearish momentum (increasing) |
| **Dark Red** (Maroon) | Down ↓ | Weak bearish momentum (decreasing) |
**Key insight:** When bars change from bright to dark, momentum is fading.
---
### 2. Extension Area (Filled Gradient)
Shows how extended price is from its moving averages across 5 timeframes (5m, 15m, 1h, 4h, Daily).
| Color | Position | Meaning |
|-------|----------|---------|
| **Red** | High above zero | Severely overbought (>2σ scaled) |
| **Orange/Yellow** | Above zero | Moderately overbought |
| **Lime/Green** | Below zero | Moderately oversold |
| **Teal** | Deep below zero | Severely oversold (<-2σ scaled) |
**The area is scaled 3x** for better visibility. Actual values shown in table.
**Reading it:**
- **Area touching upper dashed line** = Price very far above averages (exhaustion territory)
- **Area touching lower dashed line** = Price very far below averages (exhaustion territory)
- **Area near zero** = Price near its averages (normal/neutral)
---
### 3. Squeeze Indicator (Cross at Zero Line)
| Color | Status | Meaning |
|-------|--------|---------|
| **Black** ⚫ | Squeeze ON | Bollinger Bands inside Keltner Channels → Low volatility, consolidation |
| **Gray** ⚪ | Squeeze OFF | Bollinger Bands outside Keltner Channels → Volatility expanding, breakout |
| **Blue** 🔵 | No Squeeze | Normal volatility conditions |
**Critical:** The transition from Black → Gray is where explosive moves begin.
---
### 4. Entry/Exit Signals
| Symbol | Type | Meaning |
|--------|------|---------|
| 🔺 **Large Green Triangle** | HC Long Entry | High Confidence long setup (Squeeze OFF + Oversold + Confluence) |
| 🔻 **Large Red Triangle** | HC Short Entry | High Confidence short setup (Squeeze OFF + Overbought + Confluence) |
| 🔺 Small green | Medium Long | Long setup without full confluence |
| 🔻 Small red | Medium Short | Short setup without full confluence |
| ✕ Orange X | Exit Long | Close long positions (exhaustion detected) |
| ✕ Teal X | Exit Short | Close short positions (exhaustion detected) |
**Trade only the LARGE triangles** for highest probability setups.
---
## Market States
The indicator identifies 7 distinct market states shown in the info table.
### State 1: 💤 CONSOLIDATION
**Conditions:**
- Squeeze: ON (black cross)
- Extension: Near zero (±1σ)
- Momentum: Contracting
**What's happening:** Price is range-bound, volatility dying down. Spring is being compressed.
**Action:** **WAIT.** Do not trade. Set alerts for Squeeze OFF.
---
### State 2: ⚡ BREAKOUT BULL / BEAR
**Conditions:**
- Squeeze: OFF (gray cross) ← **Key trigger**
- Extension: Still moderate
- Momentum: Strong directional move (bright green or red bars)
**What's happening:** Volatility explosion. Spring released. This is the start of a new trend.
**Action:** **ENTER** in direction of momentum.
- ⚡ BREAKOUT BULL → Go LONG
- ⚡ BREAKOUT BEAR → Go SHORT
**Best scenario:** Breakout from oversold/overbought levels (confluence with exhaustion indicator).
---
### State 3: ↗️ TRENDING UP / ↘️ TRENDING DOWN
**Conditions:**
- Squeeze: OFF or No Squeeze
- Extension: Growing (1σ to 2σ)
- Momentum: Sustained strong bars
**What's happening:** Trend in progress. Price moving away from averages.
**Action:** **HOLD** positions. Let winners run. Don't fight the trend.
---
### State 4: ⚠️ EXTENDED UP / DOWN
**Conditions:**
- Extension: Above 2σ threshold
- Momentum: Still strong (bright bars)
- Confluence: May be weak
**What's happening:** Price stretched but still has power. Caution zone.
**Action:** **CAUTION.** Don't enter new positions. Tighten stops on existing positions.
---
### State 5: 🔴 EXHAUSTION BULL / 🟢 EXHAUSTION BEAR
**Conditions:**
- Extension: >2σ (touching dashed lines)
- Momentum: Fading (bright bars turning dark)
- Velocity: Decreasing
- Confluence: 3/5 or better
**What's happening:** Rubber band stretched to maximum. Trend running out of energy.
**Action:** **EXIT** positions.
- 🔴 EXHAUSTION BULL → Close LONGS, consider SHORT
- 🟢 EXHAUSTION BEAR → Close SHORTS, consider LONG
**This is the highest probability reversal signal.**
---
### State 6: ➡️ TRENDING (Neutral Direction)
**Conditions:**
- Price trending but without clear momentum direction changes
**Action:** **HOLD** or wait for clearer signals.
---
### State 7: — NEUTRAL
**Conditions:**
- Extension near zero
- No squeeze
- Weak momentum
**Action:** No trade. Wait for setup.
---
## How to Read Signals
### Perfect Long Entry (High Confidence ⭐)
**Requirements (all must be true):**
1. ⚫→⚪ Squeeze just turned OFF (gray cross)
2. 📊 Momentum bars bright GREEN and rising
3. 🔻 Extension area BELOW lower dashed line (oversold)
4. ⭐ Confluence: 3/5 or more timeframes agree (shown as "🔻" in table)
**Visual:** Large green triangle appears
**What this means:** Price was oversold across multiple timeframes, consolidated, and is now breaking out upward with fresh momentum.
**Entry:** Next candle after signal
**Stop Loss:** Below recent consolidation low
**Take Profit:** When extension area crosses back above zero, or when exit signal appears
---
### Perfect Short Entry (High Confidence ⭐)
**Requirements (all must be true):**
1. ⚫→⚪ Squeeze just turned OFF (gray cross)
2. 📊 Momentum bars bright RED and falling
3. 🔺 Extension area ABOVE upper dashed line (overbought)
4. ⭐ Confluence: 3/5 or more timeframes agree (shown as "🔺" in table)
**Visual:** Large red triangle appears
**What this means:** Price was overbought across multiple timeframes, consolidated, and is now breaking down with fresh momentum.
**Entry:** Next candle after signal
**Stop Loss:** Above recent consolidation high
**Take Profit:** When extension area crosses back below zero, or when exit signal appears
---
### Exit Signals
#### Exit Long (Orange X)
**Appears when:**
- Extension area reaches upper dashed line (>2σ)
- Momentum bars turning from bright green to dark green
- Price losing upward velocity
**Action:** Close 50-100% of position. Move stop to breakeven on remainder.
#### Exit Short (Teal X)
**Appears when:**
- Extension area reaches lower dashed line (<-2σ)
- Momentum bars turning from bright red to dark red
- Price losing downward velocity
**Action:** Close 50-100% of position. Move stop to breakeven on remainder.
---
### Medium Confidence Signals (Small Triangles)
These appear when squeeze is OFF and momentum is directional, but:
- Extension is only moderate (not extreme), OR
- Confluence is weak (<3/5 timeframes)
**How to trade:**
- Use smaller position size (50% of normal)
- Tighter stops
- Only take if other factors align (support/resistance, volume, etc.)
---
## Trading Examples
### Example 1: Classic Squeeze Play into Trend
```
Step 1: CONSOLIDATION (💤)
Chart: Price moving sideways for 10-20 candles
Indicator: Black cross at zero (Squeeze ON)
Extension: Yellow/Lime area near zero line
Action: Set alert for Squeeze OFF
Step 2: BREAKOUT (⚡)
Chart: Strong green candle breaks resistance
Indicator: Cross turns GRAY (Squeeze OFF)
Bright GREEN momentum bars appear
Extension area still near zero or slightly below
Signal: Large green triangle appears
Action: ENTER LONG
Stop loss below consolidation
Target: Extension upper line
Step 3: TRENDING (↗️)
Chart: Series of higher highs and higher lows
Indicator: Momentum bars stay bright green
Extension area rising toward upper line
Area color transitions yellow → orange → red
Action: HOLD, trailing stop
Step 4: EXHAUSTION (🔴)
Chart: Price makes new high but with smaller candle
Indicator: Extension area touches upper dashed line
Momentum bars turn DARK green (weakening)
Orange X appears
Table shows "EXHAUSTION BULL"
Action: EXIT position
Book profits
Step 5: REVERSION
Chart: Price falls back toward moving averages
Indicator: Extension area shrinks back toward zero
Red momentum bars appear
Action: Wait for next setup
```
**Result:** Caught the entire trend from breakout to exhaustion.
---
### Example 2: Failed Breakout (What NOT to Trade)
```
Situation:
- Squeeze OFF (gray cross) ✓
- Momentum bars bright green ✓
- BUT extension area ABOVE upper line (already overbought) ✗
- Confluence shows 1/5 (only one timeframe agrees) ✗
Indicator: Small green triangle (medium confidence) or no triangle
What happens: Price makes small move up, then reverses
Lesson: Don't chase extended moves even if squeeze fires.
Wait for price to be on the RIGHT SIDE of the extension lines.
```
---
### Example 3: Exhaustion Reversal Trade
```
Step 1: EXTENDED (⚠️)
Chart: Strong uptrend for days
Indicator: Extension area deep in red zone (>2σ)
Momentum still bright green but starting to shorten
Table: "EXTENDED UP" / "CAUTION LONG"
Action: Watch closely, tighten stops
Step 2: EXHAUSTION (🔴)
Chart: Price makes final push but with decreasing volume
Indicator: Momentum bars turn DARK green
Orange X appears
Table: "EXHAUSTION BULL" + "4/5 🔺"
Action: CLOSE any longs
Consider SHORT entry
Step 3: SQUEEZE FORMS (Optional)
Chart: Price starts consolidating
Indicator: Cross turns BLACK (Squeeze ON)
Extension area falling toward zero
Action: Wait for Squeeze OFF to confirm reversal
Step 4: BREAKOUT DOWN (⚡)
Indicator: Cross turns GRAY
Bright RED momentum bars
Large red triangle appears
Action: ENTER SHORT (reversal confirmed)
```
**Result:** Exited at the top, caught the reversal.
---
## Configuration Guide
### Recommended Settings by Timeframe
#### For 4H Charts (Swing Trading)
```
Squeeze Settings: (defaults are fine)
- BB Length: 20
- BB MultFactor: 2.0
- KC Length: 20
- KC MultFactor: 1.5
Exhaustion TFs:
- TF1: 15m
- TF2: 1h
- TF3: 4h
- TF4: 12h or Daily
- TF5: Daily or Weekly
Extension Threshold: 2.0σ
Min Confluence: 3/5
```
#### For 1H Charts (Day Trading)
```
Squeeze Settings: (defaults)
Exhaustion TFs:
- TF1: 5m
- TF2: 15m
- TF3: 1h
- TF4: 4h
- TF5: Daily
Extension Threshold: 2.0σ
Min Confluence: 3/5
```
#### For 15m Charts (Scalping)
```
Squeeze Settings:
- BB Length: 15
- KC Length: 15
Exhaustion TFs:
- TF1: 1m
- TF2: 5m
- TF3: 15m
- TF4: 1h
- TF5: 4h
Extension Threshold: 2.5σ (higher to avoid noise)
Min Confluence: 4/5 (more strict)
```
---
### Understanding the Table
Located in top-right corner:
| Row | Meaning |
|-----|---------|
| **Market State** | Current cycle phase (Consolidation/Breakout/Trending/Exhaustion) |
| **Squeeze** | 🔴 ON / 🟢 OFF / 🔵 No |
| **Momentum** | ↑ Bull / ↓ Bear / ~ Weak / — Neutral |
| **Extension** | Actual value in standard deviations (σ) - NOT scaled |
| **Confluence** | How many timeframes agree (X/5 🔺 or 🔻) |
| **Velocity** | Speed of extension change (↑ increasing, ↓ decreasing) |
| **ACTION** | What to do right now |
**Most important rows:**
1. **Market State** - Quick glance at current cycle
2. **Confluence** - Determines signal quality
3. **ACTION** - Direct guidance
---
## Best Practices
### ✅ DO
1. **Wait for High Confidence signals** (large triangles)
- Don't trade every small signal
- Quality over quantity
2. **Use the complete cycle**
- Enter on Breakout (⚡)
- Hold through Trending (↗️/↘️)
- Exit on Exhaustion (🔴/🟢)
3. **Respect confluence**
- 4/5 or 5/5 = Excellent probability
- 3/5 = Good probability
- 1-2/5 = Skip
4. **Combine with price action**
- Support/resistance levels
- Volume confirmation
- Candlestick patterns
5. **Set alerts**
- "Squeeze OFF" - Don't miss breakouts
- "HC Long Setup" / "HC Short Setup"
- "Exit Long" / "Exit Short"
6. **Scale positions**
- Enter 50% on signal
- Add 25% if extension confirms
- Add final 25% if momentum sustains
7. **Use proper risk management**
- Stop loss: Below/above consolidation
- Position size: 1-2% account risk
- Take profit: Extension targets or signals
---
### ❌ DON'T
1. **Don't trade Consolidation state**
- Black cross (Squeeze ON) = Wait mode
- No signals during consolidation
2. **Don't chase Extended moves**
- If extension already >2σ when Squeeze fires
- Even if momentum looks good
- Wait for reversion first
3. **Don't fight strong trends**
- If extension is growing and momentum strong
- Don't counter-trend trade
- Wait for exhaustion signals
4. **Don't ignore velocity**
- If velocity is ↑ and extension high = still dangerous
- If velocity is ↓ and extension high = safer reversal
5. **Don't trade low confluence**
- 1/5 or 2/5 = Different timeframes disagree
- High chance of false signal
6. **Don't use blindly**
- Check overall market context
- Major news events can override signals
- Trend on higher timeframe matters
7. **Don't overtrade**
- Good setups are rare (that's why they work)
- Wait for complete setup formation
---
## Quick Reference Card
### Signal Quality Checklist
**⭐⭐⭐ PERFECT SETUP (Trade this)**
- Squeeze just turned OFF (⚫→⚪)
- Momentum bright and directional
- Extension >2σ (OPPOSITE direction of entry)
- Confluence ≥3/5
- Large triangle signal
- Action says "LONG/SHORT ENTRY ⭐"
**⭐⭐ GOOD SETUP (Trade with caution)**
- Squeeze OFF
- Momentum directional
- Extension moderate
- Confluence ≥3/5
- Small triangle or Action confirms
**⭐ WEAK SETUP (Skip)**
- Low confluence (<3/5)
- Extension same direction as entry
- Momentum weak or conflicting
- Already in Extended/Exhaustion state
---
### State → Action Quick Guide
| See This State | Do This |
|---------------|---------|
| 💤 CONSOLIDATION | Wait, set alerts |
| ⚡ BREAKOUT | Enter in direction |
| ↗️/↘️ TRENDING | Hold positions |
| ⚠️ EXTENDED | Tighten stops, no new entries |
| 🔴/🟢 EXHAUSTION | Exit, consider reversal |
| — NEUTRAL | No trade |
---
## Troubleshooting
**Q: Indicator shows Exhaustion but price keeps going**
**A:** Check velocity and momentum. If still bright bars + velocity ↑, wait. True exhaustion needs momentum weakening.
**Q: Too many false signals**
**A:** Increase Min Confluence to 4/5. Use longer timeframe chart (4h instead of 1h).
**Q: Missing good trades**
**A:** Set alerts for "Squeeze OFF" and "HC Entry" signals. You can't watch charts 24/7.
**Q: Extension area looks weird**
**A:** Remember it's scaled 3x for visibility. Check table for actual values.
**Q: Which timeframe is best?**
**A:** 4H for swing trading, 1H for day trading. Lower = more signals but more noise.
**Q: Can I use this with other indicators?**
**A:** Yes! Combine with:
- Volume profile
- Support/resistance levels
- Moving averages on chart
- RSI for additional confirmation
---
## Final Thoughts
This indicator gives you a complete picture of market structure:
- **Where are we?** (Market State)
- **Where are we going?** (Momentum)
- **How far can it go?** (Extension)
- **When will it reverse?** (Exhaustion)
The key is **patience**. Wait for the complete setup:
1. Consolidation (⚫ Squeeze ON)
2. Breakout (⚪ Squeeze OFF)
3. Right extension direction (oversold for longs, overbought for shorts)
4. Strong confluence (3/5+)
When all pieces align, you get high-probability trades with clear entries, targets, and exits.
**Trade the cycle, not every wiggle.**
---
## Support & Updates
For questions or suggestions, refer to the original script documentation or TradingView community.
**Remember:** No indicator is perfect. Always use proper risk management and combine multiple forms of analysis.
**Good trading! 📈**
Elite MTF EMA Reclaim StrategyThis script is a 6-minute execution MTF EMA “retest → reclaim” strategy. It looks for trend-aligned pullbacks into fast EMAs, then enters when price reclaims and (optionally) retests the reclaim level—while filtering out chop (low trend strength/volatility or recent EMA20/50 crosses) and enforcing higher-timeframe alignment (Daily + 1H, or whichever you select).
How to use
Run it on a 6-minute chart (that’s what the presets are tuned for).
Pick your Market (Forex / XAUUSD / Crypto / Indices) and a Preset:
Elite = strictest, cleanest (fewer signals)
Balanced = middle ground
Aggressive = most signals, loosest filters
Set HTF Alignment Mode:
D + H1 (recommended) for highest quality
Off if you want more trades / LTF-only testing
Leave Kill Chop = ON (recommended). If you’re not getting trades, this is usually the blocker.
Choose entry behavior:
If Require Retest = true, entries happen on the retest after reclaim (cleaner, later).
If Require Retest = false, entries trigger on reclaim using Reclaim Timing Default:
“Preset” uses the strategy’s recommended default per market/preset
or force Reclaim close / Next bar confirmation
For backtesting, keep Mode = Strategy (Backtest). For alerts/visual-only, set Mode = Indicator (Signals Only).
Use Show Signals (All Modes) to toggle triangles on/off without affecting trades.
Tip: If TradingView says “not enough data,” switch symbol history to “All,” reduce HTF alignment (try H1 only), or backtest a more recent date range.
Swing Trade System# Swing Trade Strategy - Complete Guide
## Overview
This is a comprehensive swing trading indicator for TradingView that identifies high-probability trend continuation setups using multi-timeframe analysis, pullback patterns, and momentum confirmation. The strategy combines technical indicators with risk management tools to help traders capture swing moves with defined risk-reward parameters.
## What It Does
The indicator identifies two types of signals:
1. **Base Signals** (small markers) - Initial setup detection with basic criteria met
2. **High Confidence (HC) Signals** (large markers) - Fully confirmed setups with all filters passed, including optional higher timeframe confirmation
Once a HC signal triggers, the indicator automatically plots:
- Dynamic stop loss levels (trailing, break-even, or static)
- Partial take profit (TP1) at 1R
- Final take profit (TP2) at your chosen risk-reward multiple
- Real-time R-multiple tracking
- Confluence dashboard showing all conditions
## How It Works
### Core Signal Logic
The strategy identifies pullback-to-trend entries using this sequence:
**For LONG signals:**
1. **Trend Filter**: Fast EMA (20) above Slow EMA (50) = uptrend confirmed
2. **Pullback**: Previous candle closed between the two EMAs (pulled back but didn't break structure)
3. **RSI Swing Zone**: RSI between 40-60 (not overbought/oversold, just resting)
4. **Reclaim**: Current candle crosses back above Fast EMA (momentum returning)
5. **Volume Spike** (optional): Current volume > 1.5x the 20-period average
6. **HTF Confirmation** (optional): Daily timeframe shows: price > 50 EMA, RSI > 50, and rising momentum
**For SHORT signals:**
The same logic applies in reverse (downtrend, pullback above fast EMA, reclaim below, etc.)
### Risk Management Features
**Stop Loss Placement:**
- Initial stop: Swing low/high over the last 10 bars
- Can upgrade to ATR trailing stop (2x ATR below/above price)
- Can move to break-even after reaching 1R profit
**Take Profit Levels:**
- TP1: 1R (optional partial exit point)
- TP2: 2R default (adjustable to your preference)
**Position Monitoring:**
- Live R-multiple display shows current profit/loss in risk units
- Dynamic stop updates visually on chart
- Color-coded confidence score (0-100%) based on confluence of factors
## Best Way to Use These Signals
### 1. **Wait for High Confidence Signals Only**
- Don't trade every base signal (small markers)
- Only take trades when you see the large "HC L" or "HC S" markers
- These have passed all your filters including higher timeframe alignment
### 2. **Ideal Entry Timing**
**On the Signal Candle:**
- Enter at market close when HC signal fires
- This ensures all conditions were met by candle close
- Your stop and targets are calculated from this close price
**On the Next Candle (more conservative):**
- Wait for the candle after the signal
- Enter if price continues in the signal direction
- Helps avoid false breakouts but may miss some moves
### 3. **Position Sizing**
Use the automatic risk calculation:
- Your risk = Entry price - Stop loss
- Position size = (Account Risk %) ÷ (Entry - Stop)
- Example: Risk $100 on account, Entry $50, Stop $48 = $100 ÷ $2 = 50 shares
### 4. **Trade Management**
**Scaling Out:**
- Exit 50% position at TP1 (1R) to lock profits
- Move stop to break-even on remaining position
- Let rest run to TP2 (2R) or trail with ATR stop
**Manual Override:**
- If price action deteriorates (breaks below both EMAs, RSI divergence), consider early exit
- The dynamic stop is a guide, not gospel—trust price action
## Breakout vs. Retest Strategy
### Understanding Breakout Types
**1. First Touch Breakout (Aggressive)**
- HC signal fires on first touch of fast EMA after pullback
- Higher win rate if volume is strong
- Best in strongly trending markets
- Risk: Could be a false breakout if momentum weak
**2. Retest Entry (Conservative)**
- Wait for price to pull back *again* after initial HC signal
- Enter when price retests the fast EMA a second time
- Look for: lower volume on retest, RSI still in swing zone, fast EMA still above slow EMA
- Lower risk but may miss some fast moves
### Which Breakouts to Take
**Take the FIRST breakout (signal candle) when:**
- ✅ Higher timeframe is strongly aligned (HTF confirmation on)
- ✅ Volume spike is present (>1.5x average)
- ✅ Confidence score ≥70%
- ✅ Trend is fresh (EMAs recently crossed, not extended)
- ✅ Price closed strongly above/below fast EMA (not barely crossed)
- ✅ No major resistance/support nearby
**Wait for a RETEST when:**
- ⚠️ No volume confirmation on first signal
- ⚠️ Confidence score 40-69% (moderate)
- ⚠️ Price barely crossed the fast EMA (weak momentum)
- ⚠️ Trend is extended (price far from slow EMA)
- ⚠️ Major resistance/support level just ahead
- ⚠️ Late in the trading day/week (could see pullback)
### How to Trade Retests
**Setup:**
1. HC signal fires but you decide to wait
2. Price pulls back toward fast EMA over next 1-3 candles
3. Watch for second bounce at the fast EMA
**Confirmation for Retest Entry:**
- Price holds above fast EMA (for longs) without closing below it
- Volume decreases on the pullback (profit-taking, not reversal)
- RSI stays above 50 for longs (or below 50 for shorts)
- Bullish candlestick pattern forms (hammer, engulfing, etc.)
- Slow EMA is still providing support/resistance
**Retest Entry Trigger:**
- Enter when price crosses back in signal direction with momentum
- Or enter with a limit order at the fast EMA
- Use same stop loss as original signal (swing low/high)
- Targets remain the same (measured from your new entry)
## Dashboard Reference
The top confluence table shows real-time status:
- **Trend**: Current trend direction based on EMAs
- **HTF**: Higher timeframe alignment (if enabled)
- **RSI Zone**: Whether RSI is in the 40-60 swing zone
- **Volume**: Volume spike present or not
- **Signal**: Current signal status (HC LONG/SHORT or None)
- **R Risk**: Current profit/loss in R-multiples
- **Stop**: Current stop loss price
- **TP1/TP2**: Status of take profit levels
- **Conf %**: Overall confidence score (70%+ = high probability)
## Alert Setup
The indicator includes 8 alert types:
1. **HC LONG/SHORT ENTRY** - Main trade signals
2. **LONG/SHORT TP1 Reached** - Partial profit alerts
3. **LONG/SHORT Final TP Reached** - Full target hit
4. **LONG/SHORT Stop Hit** - Exit alerts
Set up alerts in TradingView:
- Click "Create Alert" on the indicator
- Choose the specific alert condition
- Set to "Once Per Bar Close" to avoid false alerts
- Configure notification method (app, email, webhook, etc.)
## Recommended Settings
**For Stock Swing Trading (4H-Daily):**
- Fast EMA: 20 | Slow EMA: 50
- Swing Lookback: 10
- RSI Zone: 40-60
- HTF: Daily (if trading 4H charts)
- Risk-Reward: 2R minimum
**For Crypto (faster moves):**
- Fast EMA: 12 | Slow EMA: 26
- Swing Lookback: 7
- RSI Zone: 35-65
- Volume Spike: ON
- Risk-Reward: 1.5-2R
**For Conservative Trading:**
- Enable HTF Confirmation
- Enable Volume Spike requirement
- Use Break-even stop (move after 1R)
- Only trade when Confidence ≥70%
- Wait for retests on marginal setups
## Risk Warning
This indicator is a tool, not a guarantee. Always:
- Use proper position sizing (risk 1-2% per trade)
- Respect the stop losses
- Consider market context (news, earnings, major levels)
- Backtest on your instruments before live trading
- Never override risk management for FOMO
The best signals combine technical confluence with good market conditions and disciplined execution.
Volatility Shield ProConcept: Volatility Shield Pro is a multi-dimensional execution engine designed to filter high-probability entries by triangulating Trend, Institutional Volume, and Statistical Exhaustion.
Why this is original: Unlike standard indicators that look at price in a vacuum, this uses a Volume-Weighted ATR (VWATR) to distinguish between retail noise and institutional "Strikes." It integrates an ADR (Average Daily Range) Fuel gauge to prevent entries into exhausted moves, solving the common problem of buying the "top" of a trend.
Components & Logic:
Institutional Strike Engine: Uses VWATR normalized against a 50-period SMA to find momentum backed by volume.
ADR Fuel Gauge: Calculated by comparing current price travel to the 10-day ADR. A "State" of EXHAUSTED is triggered at 120% to warn of mean reversion.
HTF Anchor: A built-in Higher Time Frame EMA filter (default 4H) to ensure local trades align with the macro tide.
Live EDGE Tracker: A real-time backtesting module that calculates the win rate of the "Strike" signals on the current chart history using a 1.5:1 Reward-to-Risk ratio.
This combined tool addresses the three main reasons most trading systems fail by integrating higher-timeframe bias, daily range exhaustion, and volume confirmation into one framework:
Fighting the Tide (HTF Ribbon): Keeps traders aligned with the dominant higher-timeframe trend to avoid counter-trend entries.
Running Out of Gas (ADR Fuel): Measures a symbol’s average daily range to prevent chasing moves that have already reached their statistical limit.
Ghost Volume (RVOL/VWATR): Filters out low-quality, retail-driven activity by requiring institutional-level volume spikes before taking trades.
In essence, it combines trend alignment, range exhaustion detection, and real-volume filtering to eliminate the most common account-killing mistakes.
The "Triple-Threat" Trade Setup
This is the highest-probability setup the tool can produce. When these three things align, the "Edge" is at its peak:
The Anchor: HTF Ribbon is Bright Green.
The Local: Atlas Trend Bias is BULLISH and State is STRIKE.
The Value: ADR Fuel is Low (40-60%), meaning the stock has massive room to move before hitting daily resistance.
Price Log Regression (by Currency)1. Introduction
This indicator draws a logarithmic regression line directly on top of the price candles, showing the long‑term “average” growth path of any asset in the currency you select (for example USD). It is inspired by popular log‑regression studies used on assets like Bitcoin, where price is transformed to a log scale and a straight regression line is used to visualize macro trends and diminishing returns over time.
2. Key Features
- Currency‑aware trend line : Before calculating the regression, the script converts the asset’s price into the chosen currency, so the line represents the trend of “price in USD”, not just the original quote on the chart.
- Logarithmic regression : The script takes the logarithm (base 10) of the converted price, applies a linear regression to that log series, and then converts the result back to normal price; this produces a smooth line that follows the exponential character of many long‑term price moves.
- On‑chart overlay : Only the regression line is plotted and `overlay` is enabled, so the line appears directly over your existing candles, keeping the chart clean and making it easy to compare current price versus its long‑term log‑trend in the selected currency.
3. How to Use
- Add the script to any symbol and timeframe, then choose the Currency input (for example set it to “USD” if you want to see the trend of that asset measured in Dolars).
- Adjust the Regression length input: longer lengths give a slower, smoother macro line, while shorter lengths react more to recent price action; use what best matches the horizon you are analysing.
- Read the line as an analytical tool, not as guaranteed support or resistance: if price is far above the line, it may indicate an extended move relative to its long‑term path in that currency; if it is far below, it may indicate a cheaper zone relative to that same path, always remembering that this is educational analysis and not financial advice.
Note: This indicator focuses on long‑term logarithmic trends rather than short‑term noise, it is best suited for longer‑horizon approaches such as swing trading and position trading, rather than intraday scalping.
SCOTTGO - Float, Change %, Vol & RVol DataFloat, Vol & Short Data Dashboard
Overview
The Float, Vol & Short Data Dashboard is a professional-grade monitoring tool designed for equity traders who need to track supply, demand, and momentum in real-time. By aggregating float size, relative volume, and short-selling activity into a clean, customizable table, this script helps you identify high-conviction trade setups without cluttering your price chart.
Key Metrics Included
Float: (Shares) – Instantly see the available supply of shares to gauge potential volatility.
Change %: (From close) – Tracks the percentage gain/loss since the previous day's closing price.
Change %: (From open) – Monitors intraday strength by calculating the move from the 9:30 AM EST market open.
Volume: – Displays current daily volume with automated formatting (K, M, B).
RVOL: (Daily) – Relative Volume compared to a 10-day SMA; essential for spotting "volume-fueled" breakouts.
Short %: (Approx.) – Calculates the daily Short Volume Ratio (Short Volume / Total Volume), providing a real-time proxy for short-seller sentiment.
Professional Customization
This script was built with a focus on UI/UX:
Three-Row Header System: Features high-contrast main titles with muted-grey sub-titles for maximum readability.
Smart Color Logic: Price changes automatically toggle between green and red, while RVol highlights in orange when activity exceeds 1.5x average.
Adjustable Layout: Change the table position, text size, and background opacity.
Column Spacing: Includes a custom slider to adjust the horizontal gap between data columns, ensuring the dashboard fits any screen resolution.
How To Use
Add the script to your chart and use the Settings menu to toggle metrics or adjust the Column Spacing to your preference. Ideal for day traders and swing traders monitoring US Equities where float and short volume data are most impactful.
HMA 9/50 Crossover + RSI 50 Filter1. The Core Indicators
HMA 9 (Fast): Acts as the primary trigger line. Its unique calculation minimizes lag compared to standard moving averages, allowing for faster entries.
HMA 50 (Slow): Defines the medium-term trend direction and acts as the "anchor" for crossover signals.
RSI 14: Serves as a "momentum gate." Instead of traditional overbought/oversold levels, we use the 50 midline to confirm that the directional strength supports the crossover.
2. Entry Conditions
Long Entry: Triggered when the HMA 9 crosses above the HMA 50 AND the RSI is greater than 50.
Short Entry: Triggered when the HMA 9 crosses below the HMA 50 AND the RSI is less than 50.
3. Execution & Reversal
This strategy is currently configured as an Always-in-the-Market system.
A "Long" position is automatically closed when a "Short" signal is triggered.
To prevent "pyramiding" (buying multiple positions in one direction), the script checks the current position_size before opening new entries.
How to Use
Timeframe: Optimized for 3-minute (3m) candles but can be tuned for 1m to 15m scalping.
Settings: Use the Inputs panel to adjust HMA lengths based on the volatility of your specific asset (e.g., shorter for stable stocks, longer for volatile crypto).
Visuals:
Aqua Line: HMA 9
Orange Line: HMA 50
Green Background: Bullish RSI Momentum (> 50)
Red Background: Bearish RSI Momentum (< 50)
Risk Disclosure
Whipsaws: This strategy is likely to underperform in sideways markets.
Backtesting: Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always test this strategy in the Strategy Tester with appropriate commission and slippage settings before live use.
CME Quarterly ShiftsCME Quarterly Shifts - Institutional Quarter Levels
Overview:
The CME Quarterly Shifts indicator tracks price action based on actual CME futures contract rollover dates, not calendar quarters. This indicator plots the Open, High, Low, and Close (OHLC) for each quarter, with quarters defined by the third Friday of March, June, September, and December - the exact dates when CME quarterly futures contracts expire and roll over.
Why CME Contract Dates Matter:
Institutional traders, hedge funds, and large market participants typically structure their positions around futures contract expiration cycles. By tracking quarters based on CME rollover dates rather than calendar months, this indicator aligns with how major institutional players view quarterly timeframes and position their capital.
Key Features:
✓ Automatic CME contract rollover date calculation (3rd Friday of Mar/Jun/Sep/Dec)
✓ Displays Quarter Open, High, Low, and Close levels
✓ Vertical break lines marking the start of each new quarter
✓ Quarter labels (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4) for easy identification
✓ Adjustable history - show up to 20 previous quarters
✓ Fully customizable colors and line widths
✓ Works on any instrument and timeframe
✓ Toggle individual OHLC levels on/off
How to Use:
Quarter Open: The opening price when the new quarter begins (at CME rollover)
Quarter High: The highest price reached during the current quarter
Quarter Low: The lowest price reached during the current quarter
Quarter Close: The closing price from the previous quarter
These levels often act as key support/resistance zones as institutions reference them for quarterly performance, rebalancing, and position management.
Settings:
Display Options: Toggle quarterly break lines, OHLC levels, and labels
Max Quarters: Control how many historical quarters to display (1-20)
Colors: Customize colors for each level and break lines
Styles: Adjust line widths for OHLC levels and quarterly breaks
Best Practices:
Combine with other Smart Money Concepts (liquidity, order blocks, FVGs)
Watch for price reactions at quarterly Open levels
Monitor quarterly highs/lows as potential targets or stop levels
Use on higher timeframes (4H, Daily, Weekly) for clearer institutional perspective
Pairs well with monthly and yearly levels for multi-timeframe confluence
Perfect For:
ICT (Inner Circle Trader) methodology followers
Smart Money Concepts traders
Swing and position traders
Institutional-focused technical analysis
Traders tracking quarterly performance levels
Works on all markets: Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, Stocks
Breakout Liquidity Strategy//@version=5
indicator("Breakout Liquidity Strategy", overlay=true)
// ===== Inputs =====
lenVol = input.int(20, "Volume MA")
lenMFI = input.int(14, "MFI Length")
// ===== Indicators =====
volMA = ta.sma(volume, lenVol)
mfi = ta.mfi(hlc3, lenMFI)
vwap = ta.vwap(close)
// ===== Conditions =====
liquidityIn = mfi > 50 and volume > volMA
priceBreak = close > ta.highest(high, 20)
aboveVWAP = close > vwap
breakout = liquidityIn and priceBreak and aboveVWAP
// ===== Plot =====
plotshape(breakout, title="BREAKOUT", style=shape.labelup,
location=location.belowbar, color=color.new(color.green, 0), text="🚀")
plot(vwap, color=color.orange, linewidth=2, title="VWAP")
Kabroda BattleBox Command [Renderer]Kabroda BattleBox Command
This is a specialized visualization utility designed to render pre-calculated institutional price levels on your chart. It is intended for traders who utilize the Kabroda Daily Calibration method to define their intraday execution framework.
How it Works: This script does not calculate levels internally. Instead, it serves as a "renderer" for external data.
Input: The user inputs a comma-separated data string (generated daily via their Kabroda Dashboard calibration) into the settings.
Parsing: The script parses this string to extract 6 key price coordinates: Daily Resistance, Breakout Trigger, Breakdown Trigger, Daily Support, and the 30-minute Opening Range High/Low.
Visualizing: It projects these levels forward in time for the current trading session.
Key Features:
Execution Levels: Plots specific Breakout and Breakdown triggers derived from the opening 30-minute volatility.
Liquidity Sessions: Automatically highlights key global trading hours (London Open, NY AM, NY PM, Tokyo, Sydney) based on New York Time, helping traders visualize volume injection points.
Imbalance Zones (Optional): Identifies and highlights market imbalances created by aggressive buying or selling, which often act as magnets for price re-tests.
Usage Guide:
Step 1: Obtain your daily data string.
Step 2: Open Indicator Settings -> "Daily Calibration".
Step 3: Paste the string into the "Paste Data String" field.
Step 4: The script will instantly render the day's battle map.
Disclaimer: This tool is a visualization aid. It requires valid external data to function. Without the daily input string, the chart will remain blank.
Korocham MA & SwingSMA 3Lines , Swing High Low
An indicator that displays 3 SMA lines and Swing Highs/Lows with 5 bars to the left and right.
ADR SQUEEZEADR SQUEEZE – Volatility Compression & Expansion
ADR SQUEEZE is a volatility-based indicator that uses Average Daily Range (ADR) to identify price compression (squeeze) and range expansion phases.
It compares the daily % price change with ADR-derived thresholds to classify market conditions.
Marker Meanings (Plotted on Zero Line)
Pink Dot – Tight Squeeze
Price movement is significantly smaller than normal ADR.
Indicates strong volatility contraction and energy buildup.
Yellow Dot – Mild Squeeze
Price movement is increasing but still below full ADR.
Often appears just before expansion.
Green Cross – Expansion Up
Price change exceeds ADR to the upside.
Signals strong bullish range expansion.
Red Cross – Expansion Down
Price change exceeds ADR to the downside.
Signals strong bearish range expansion.
How to Use
Watch for extended pink dots as early compression zones
Yellow dots often mark transition from squeeze to move
Green / Red crosses confirm directional expansion
Best used with price structure, breakouts, and trend context
Ocean Master [JOAT]Ocean Master QE - Advanced Oceanic Market Analysis with Quantum Flow Dynamics
Overview
Ocean Master QE is an open-source overlay indicator that combines multiple analytical techniques into a unified market analysis framework. It uses ATR-based dynamic channels, volume-weighted order flow analysis, multi-timeframe correlation (quantum entanglement concept), and harmonic oscillator calculations to provide traders with a comprehensive view of market conditions.
What This Indicator Does
The indicator calculates and displays several key components:
Dynamic Price Channels - ATR-adjusted upper, middle, and lower channels that adapt to current volatility conditions
Order Flow Analysis - Separates buying and selling volume pressure to calculate a directional delta
Smart Money Index - Volume-weighted order flow metric that highlights potential institutional activity
Harmonic Oscillator - Weighted combination of 10 Fibonacci-period EMAs (5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233, 377) to identify trend direction
Multi-Timeframe Correlation - Measures price correlation across 1H, 4H, and Daily timeframes
Wave Function Analysis - Momentum-based state detection that identifies when price action becomes decisive
How It Works
The core channel calculation uses ATR with a configurable quantum sensitivity factor:
float atr = ta.atr(i_atrLength)
float quantumFactor = 1.0 + (i_quantumSensitivity * 0.1)
float quantumATR = atr * quantumFactor
upperChannel := ta.highest(high, i_length) - (quantumATR * 0.5)
lowerChannel := ta.lowest(low, i_length) + (quantumATR * 0.5)
midChannel := (upperChannel + lowerChannel) * 0.5
Order flow is calculated by separating volume into buy and sell components based on candle direction:
The harmonic oscillator weights shorter EMAs more heavily using inverse weighting (1/1, 1/2, 1/3... 1/10), creating a responsive yet smooth trend indicator.
Signal Generation
Confluence signals require multiple conditions to align:
Bullish: Harmonic oscillator crosses above zero + positive Smart Money Index + positive Order Flow Delta
Bearish: Harmonic oscillator crosses below zero + negative Smart Money Index + negative Order Flow Delta
Dashboard Panel (Top-Right)
Bias - Current market direction based on price vs mid-channel
Entanglement - Multi-timeframe correlation score (0-100%)
Wave State - COLLAPSED (decisive) or SUPERPOSITION (uncertain)
Volume - Current volume relative to 20-period average
Volatility - ATR as percentage of price
Smart Money - Volume-weighted order flow reading
Visual Elements
Ocean Depth Layers - Gradient fills between channel levels representing different price zones
Channel Lines - Upper (surface), middle, and lower (seabed) dynamic levels
Divergence Markers - Triangle shapes when harmonic oscillator crosses zero
Confluence Labels - BULL/BEAR labels when multiple factors align
Suggested Use Cases
Identify trend direction using the harmonic oscillator and channel position
Monitor order flow for potential institutional activity
Use multi-timeframe correlation to confirm trade direction across timeframes
Watch for confluence signals where multiple factors align
Input Parameters
Length (default: 14) - Base period for channel and indicator calculations
ATR Length (default: 14) - Period for ATR calculation
Quantum Depth (default: 3) - Complexity factor for calculations
Quantum Sensitivity (default: 1.5) - Channel width multiplier
Timeframe Recommendations
Works on all timeframes. Higher timeframes (4H, Daily) provide smoother signals; lower timeframes require faster reaction times and may produce more noise.
Limitations
Multi-timeframe requests add processing overhead
Order flow estimation is based on candle direction, not actual order book data
Correlation calculations require sufficient historical data
Open-Source and Disclaimer
This script is published as open-source under the Mozilla Public License 2.0 for educational purposes. It does not constitute financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always use proper risk management and conduct your own analysis before trading.
- Made with passion by officialjackofalltrades
Custom Sector Comparison Index (CSCI)Compare any stock against a custom basket of its true peers.
Most traders compare stocks to broad indexes like the S&P 500 (SPY) or the Nasdaq (QQQ). But if you are analyzing a niche sector—like Residential REITs, Gold Miners, or AI Semis—broad indexes are too noisy.
This indicator allows you to build your own Custom Equal-Weight Index made up of up to 12 specific symbols. It then plots the performance of the stock you are currently viewing against that custom index, starting from a specific "Anchor Date" of your choosing.
Why use this?
Standard relative strength tools force you to compare against a single symbol (like SPY). But if you want to know if Centerspace (CSR) is lagging its direct competitors, comparing it to SPY (which contains Tech and Healthcare) is useless. Comparing it to VNQ (which contains Cell Towers and Malls) is also imperfect.
With this tool, you can create a "Pure Residential REIT" index and see exactly how your stock is performing against the group.
Key Features:
Fully Configurable: Input up to 12 different symbols to build your custom index.
Smart Filtering: Automatically ignores blank slots. You can build a basket of 3 stocks or 12 stocks without breaking the math.
Custom Anchor Date: Set the specific start date for the comparison (e.g., YTD, Q3 start, or a specific market event).
Visual Performance Gap: Green shading indicates your stock is outperforming the basket; Red shading indicates underperformance.
Example Use Case: Residential REITs
I developed this to analyze the "Residential REIT" sector. I wanted to see if Invitation Homes (INVH) was trading at a discount due to fundamentals or if the whole sector was down.
I configured the basket with 9 of its closest peers:
NYSE:VRE, NYSE:UDR, NYSE:MAA
NYSE:EQR, NYSE:CSR, NYSE:ESS
NYSE:CPT, NYSE:AVB, NYSE:AMH
The Result: The indicator draws a gray line representing the average return of those 9 "Big Boys." I can then load CSR on the chart and immediately see if it is lagging the pack (a potential value buy) or leading it.
How to Use:
Add the indicator to your chart.
Open Settings (Double-click the line).
Start Date: Set the date you want the "race" to begin (where all returns reset to 0%).
Symbols: Type in the tickers for your custom basket (e.g., NVDA, AMD, INTC). Leave unused slots blank.
Analyze:
Gray Line: The average performance of your basket.
Blue Line: The performance of the current symbol on your chart.
Pro Tip: You can save different "Presets" in the indicator settings for different sectors (e.g., save one preset as "Semis" and another as "Oil Majors") so you don't have to re-type symbols every time.
NQ Command Center [EOD Predictor]This is a sophisticated Macro-correlated Dashboard designed specifically for trading NQ (Nasdaq 100). It attempts to predict how the daily candle will close (Green or Red) by combining Price Action (Market Structure) with External Market Drivers (Yields, Volatility, Dollar, and Breadth).
How This Script Works
The script assigns a "Score" to current market conditions. The higher the score, the more bullish the prediction. The lower the score, the more bearish.
1. The "Structure" Score (Price Action) It looks at the Daily High/Low (PDH/PDL) and recent daily trend:
Bullish (+1): We are making Higher Highs/Higher Lows, or price is holding in the top 33% of yesterday's range.
Breakout (+2): Price has broken above the Previous Daily High (PDH).
Bearish (-1/-2): We are making Lower Highs, or price has broken below the Previous Daily Low (PDL).
2. The "Macro" Score (External Data) It pulls data from 5 external tickers to see if the environment supports a move:
ADDQ (Breadth): If > 0, more stocks are advancing than declining (Bullish).
VXN (Volatility): If falling, fear is decreasing (Bullish).
DXY (Dollar) & US10Y (Yields): If these are dropping, it is usually good for Tech/Nasdaq (Bullish).
CVD (Volume): Estimates if volume is dominated by buyers or sellers.
3. The Prediction (The Output) It sums these scores.
Total Score ≥ 4: "STRONG GREEN CLOSE 🚀" (High confidence Longs)
Total Score ≤ -4: "STRONG RED CLOSE 🩸" (High confidence Shorts)
Near 0: "CHOP / NEUTRAL" (Avoid trading or take quick scalps).
How to Use It Effectively
Symbol: Open a chart for NQ1! (Nasdaq Futures) or NDX.
Timeframe: This is designed for Intraday trading. Use 5m, 15m, or 1h charts. (Do not use on Daily chart, as the table lines up intraday data against daily history).
The Dashboard: Look at the table in the top right.
Focus on "AI Forecast": If it says STRONG GREEN, look for Long setups (pullbacks to support).
Check Confidence: If Confidence is "LOW", the macro data might be conflicting with price action (e.g., Price is going up, but Volume is selling). Be careful.
The Lines: The script plots Green (PDH) and Red (PDL) lines on your chart.
These are key reaction points. If price breaks the Green line, the "Live Status" on the dashboard will switch to BREAKOUT.
CK INDEX Strategy Open-source code, Free, No Cost.Aqui está a tradução fiel e técnica para o inglês, ideal para a descrição do seu script no TradingView:
### 1. Requirements (The 3 Principles)
1. **Study** the code.
2. **Modify** the code.
3. **Distribute** copies or derivative versions (respecting the original credits).
Description: Direction and Strength — CK Index
The **CK Index** is a composite indicator formed by the conceptual sum of two CCIs and the PVT (Price Volume Trend) with an arithmetic mean. Its function is to simultaneously validate direction and accumulated flow.
For a **buy operation**, both CCIs must be above zero, indicating bullish dominance across different time horizons, and the PVT must be above its average. For a **sell operation**, the CCIs must be below zero and the PVT below its average.
It is important to emphasize that it acts as an **entry trigger**: the candle will turn **blue** to indicate a buy, **yellow** for a sell, and **white** when there is neutrality (meaning the color will be white when there is no clear definition—these are my personal settings). In its default form, it uses **green, red, and gray**, respectively.
Good trades, and make the world a better and freer place!
Session Volume Analyzer [JOAT]
Session Volume Analyzer — Global Trading Session and Volume Intelligence System
This indicator addresses the analytical challenge of understanding market participation patterns across global trading sessions. It combines precise session detection with comprehensive volume analysis to provide insights into when and how different market participants are active. The tool recognizes that different trading sessions exhibit distinct characteristics in terms of participation, volatility, and volume patterns.
Why This Combination Provides Unique Analytical Value
Traditional session indicators typically only show time boundaries, while volume indicators show raw volume data without session context. This creates analytical gaps:
1. **Session Context Missing**: Volume spikes without session context provide incomplete information
2. **Participation Patterns Hidden**: Different sessions have different participant types (retail, institutional, algorithmic)
3. **Comparative Analysis Lacking**: No easy way to compare volume patterns across sessions
4. **Timing Intelligence Absent**: Understanding WHEN volume occurs is as important as HOW MUCH volume occurs
This indicator's originality lies in creating an integrated session-volume analysis system that:
**Provides Session-Aware Volume Analysis**: Volume data is contextualized within specific trading sessions
**Enables Cross-Session Comparison**: Compare volume patterns between Asian, London, and New York sessions
**Delivers Participation Intelligence**: Understand which sessions are showing above-normal participation
**Offers Real-Time Session Tracking**: Know exactly which session is active and how current volume compares
Technical Innovation and Originality
While session detection and volume analysis exist separately, the innovation lies in:
1. **Integrated Session-Volume Architecture**: Simultaneous tracking of session boundaries and volume statistics creates comprehensive market participation analysis
2. **Multi-Session Volume Comparison System**: Real-time calculation and comparison of volume statistics across different global sessions
3. **Adaptive Volume Threshold Detection**: Automatic identification of above-average volume periods within session context
4. **Comprehensive Visual Integration**: Session backgrounds, volume highlights, and statistical dashboards provide complete market participation picture
How Session Detection and Volume Analysis Work Together
The integration creates a sophisticated market participation analysis system:
**Session Detection Logic**: Uses Pine Script's time functions to identify active sessions
// Session detection based on exchange time
bool inAsian = not na(time(timeframe.period, asianSession))
bool inLondon = not na(time(timeframe.period, londonSession))
bool inNY = not na(time(timeframe.period, nySession))
// Session transition detection
bool asianStart = inAsian and not inAsian
bool londonStart = inLondon and not inLondon
bool nyStart = inNY and not inNY
**Volume Analysis Integration**: Volume statistics are calculated within session context
// Session-specific volume accumulation
if asianStart
asianVol := 0.0
asianBars := 0
if inAsian
asianVol += volume
asianBars += 1
// Real-time session volume analysis
float asianAvgVol = asianBars > 0 ? asianVol / asianBars : 0
**Relative Volume Assessment**: Current volume compared to session-specific averages
float volMA = ta.sma(volume, volLength)
float volRatio = volMA > 0 ? volume / volMA : 1
// Volume classification within session context
bool isHighVol = volRatio >= 1.5 and volRatio < 2.5
bool isVeryHighVol = volRatio >= 2.5
This creates a system where volume analysis is always contextualized within the appropriate trading session, providing more meaningful insights than raw volume data alone.
Comprehensive Session Analysis Framework
**Default Session Definitions** (customizable based on broker timezone):
- **Asian Session**: 1800-0300 (exchange time) - Represents Asian market participation including Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore
- **London Session**: 0300-1200 (exchange time) - Represents European market participation
- **New York Session**: 0800-1700 (exchange time) - Represents North American market participation
**Session Overlap Analysis**: The system recognizes and highlights overlap periods:
- **London/New York Overlap**: 0800-1200 - Typically the highest volume period
- **Asian/London Overlap**: 0300-0300 (brief) - Transition period
- **New York/Asian Overlap**: 1700-1800 (brief) - End of NY, start of Asian
**Volume Intelligence Features**:
1. **Session-Specific Volume Accumulation**: Tracks total volume within each session
2. **Cross-Session Volume Comparison**: Compare current session volume to other sessions
3. **Relative Volume Detection**: Identify when current volume exceeds historical averages
4. **Participation Pattern Analysis**: Understand which sessions show consistent high/low participation
Advanced Volume Analysis Methods
**Relative Volume Calculation**:
float volMA = ta.sma(volume, volLength) // Volume moving average
float volRatio = volMA > 0 ? volume / volMA : 1 // Current vs average ratio
// Multi-tier volume classification
bool isNormalVol = volRatio < 1.5
bool isHighVol = volRatio >= 1.5 and volRatio < 2.5
bool isVeryHighVol = volRatio >= 2.5
bool isExtremeVol = volRatio >= 4.0
**Session Volume Tracking**:
// Cumulative session volume with bar counting
if londonStart
londonVol := 0.0
londonBars := 0
if inLondon
londonVol += volume
londonBars += 1
// Average volume per bar calculation
float londonAvgVol = londonBars > 0 ? londonVol / londonBars : 0
**Cross-Session Volume Comparison**:
The system maintains running totals for each session, enabling real-time comparison of participation levels across different global markets.
What the Display Shows
Session Backgrounds — Colored backgrounds indicating which session is active
- Pink: Asian session
- Blue: London session
- Green: New York session
Session Open Lines — Horizontal lines at each session's opening price
Session Markers — Labels (AS, LN, NY) when sessions begin
Volume Highlights — Bar coloring when volume exceeds thresholds
- Orange: High volume (1.5x+ average)
- Red: Very high volume (2.5x+ average)
Dashboard — Current session, cumulative volume, and averages
Color Scheme
Asian — #E91E63 (pink)
London — #2196F3 (blue)
New York — #4CAF50 (green)
High Volume — #FF9800 (orange)
Very High Volume — #F44336 (red)
Inputs
Session Times:
Asian Session window (default: 1800-0300)
London Session window (default: 0300-1200)
New York Session window (default: 0800-1700)
Volume Settings:
Volume MA Length (default: 20)
High Volume threshold (default: 1.5x)
Very High Volume threshold (default: 2.5x)
Visual Settings:
Session colors (customizable)
Show/hide backgrounds, lines, markers
Background transparency
How to Read the Display
Background color shows which session is currently active
Session open lines show where each session started
Orange/red bars indicate above-average volume
Dashboard shows cumulative volume for each session today
Alerts
Session opened (Asian, London, New York)
High volume bar detected
Very high volume bar detected
Important Limitations and Realistic Expectations
Session times are approximate and depend on your broker's server timezone—manual adjustment may be required for accuracy
Volume data quality varies significantly by broker, instrument, and market type
Cryptocurrency and some forex markets trade continuously, making traditional session boundaries less meaningful
High volume indicates participation level only—it does not predict price direction or market outcomes
Session participation patterns can change over time due to market structure evolution, holidays, and economic conditions
This tool displays historical and current market participation data—it cannot predict future volume or price movements
Volume spikes can occur for numerous reasons unrelated to directional price movement (news, algorithmic trading, etc.)
Different instruments exhibit different session sensitivity and volume patterns
Market holidays and special events can significantly alter normal session patterns
Appropriate Use Cases
This indicator is designed for:
- Market participation pattern analysis
- Session-based trading schedule planning
- Volume context and comparison across sessions
- Educational study of global market structure
- Supplementary analysis for session-based strategies
This indicator is NOT designed for:
- Standalone trading signal generation
- Volume-based price direction prediction
- Automated trading system triggers
- Guaranteed session pattern repetition
- Replacement of fundamental or sentiment analysis
Understanding Session Analysis Limitations
Session analysis provides valuable context but has inherent limitations:
- Session patterns can change due to economic conditions, holidays, and market structure evolution
- Volume patterns may not repeat consistently across different market conditions
- Global events can override normal session characteristics
- Different asset classes respond differently to session boundaries
- Technology and algorithmic trading continue to blur traditional session distinctions
— Made with passion by officialjackofalltrades
