IME's Community First Presented FVGsIME's Community First Presented FVGs v1.5 - Advanced Implementation
ORIGINALITY & INNOVATION
This indicator advances beyond basic Fair Value Gap detection by implementing a sophisticated 24-hour FVG lifecycle management system aligned with institutional trading patterns. While many FVG indicators simply detect gaps and extend them indefinitely, this implementation introduces temporal intelligence that mirrors how institutional algorithms actually manage these inefficiencies.
Key Innovations that set this apart:
- 24-Hour Lifecycle Management: FVGs extend dynamically until 16:59, then freeze until removal at 17:00 next day
- Institutional Day Alignment: Recognizes 18:00-16:59 trading cycles vs standard calendar days
- Multi-Session Detection: Simultaneous monitoring of Midnight, London, NY AM, and NY PM sessions
- Advanced Classification System: A.FVG detection with volume imbalance analysis vs classic FVG patterns
- Volatility Settlement Logic: Blocks contamination from opening mechanics (3:01+, 0:01+, 13:31+ rules)
- Visual Enhancement System: C.E. lines, contamination warnings, dark mode support with proper transparency handling
BASED ON ICT CONCEPTS
This indicator implements First Presented Fair Value Gap methodology taught by ICT (Inner Circle Trader). The original F.P. FVG concepts, timing rules, and session-based detection are credited to ICT's educational material. This implementation extends those foundational concepts with advanced lifecycle management and institutional alignment features.
ICT's Core F.P. FVG Rules Implemented:
- First clean FVG after session opening (avoids opening contamination)
- 3-candle pattern requirement for valid detection
- Session-specific timing windows and volatility settlement
- Consequent Encroachment level identification
IME's Advanced Enhancements:
- Automated lifecycle management with institutional day recognition
- Multi-session simultaneous monitoring with proper isolation
- Advanced visual system with transparency states for aged FVGs
- A.FVG classification with volume imbalance detection algorithms
HOW IT WORKS
Core Detection Engine
The indicator monitors four key institutional sessions using precise timing windows:
- Midnight Session: 00:01-00:30 (blocks 00:00 contamination)
- London Session: 03:01-03:30 (blocks 03:00 contamination)
- NY AM Session: 09:30-10:00 (configurable 9:30 detection)
- NY PM Session: 13:31-14:00 (blocks 13:30 contamination)
During each session window, the algorithm scans for the first valid FVG pattern using ICT's 3-candle rule while applying volatility settlement principles to avoid false signals from opening mechanics.
Advanced Classification System
Classic FVG Detection:
Standard 3-candle wick-to-wick gap where candle 1 and 3 don't overlap, creating an inefficiency that institutions must eventually fill.
A.FVG (Advanced FVG) Detection:
Enhanced pattern recognition that includes volume imbalance analysis (deadpool detection) to identify more significant institutional inefficiencies. A.FVGs incorporate both the basic gap plus additional price imbalances between candle bodies, creating larger, more significant levels.
24-Hour Lifecycle Management
Phase 1 - Dynamic Extension (Creation Day):
From detection until 16:59 of creation day, FVGs extend in real-time as new bars form, maintaining their relevance as potential support/resistance levels.
Phase 2 - Freeze Period (Next Day):
At 16:59, FVGs stop extending and "freeze" at their final size, remaining visible as reference levels but no longer growing. This prevents outdated levels from contaminating fresh analysis.
Phase 3 - Cleanup (17:00 Next Day):
Exactly 24+ hours after creation, FVGs are automatically removed to maintain chart clarity. This timing aligns with institutional trading cycle completion.
Institutional Day Logic
The algorithm recognizes that institutional trading days run from 18:00-16:59 (not midnight-midnight). This alignment ensures FVGs are managed according to institutional timeframes rather than arbitrary calendar boundaries.
Contamination Avoidance System
Volatility Settlement Principle:
Opening mechanics create artificial volatility that can produce false FVG signals. The indicator automatically blocks detection during exact session opening times (X:00) and requires settlement time (X:01+) before identifying clean institutional inefficiencies.
Special NY AM Handling:
Provides configurable 9:30 detection for advanced users who want to capture potential opening range FVGs, with clear visual warnings about contamination risk.
VISUAL SYSTEM
Color Intelligence
- Current Day FVGs: Full opacity with session-specific colors
- Previous Day FVGs: 70% transparency for historical reference
- Special Timing (9:30): Dedicated warning color with alert labels
- Dark Mode Support: Automatic text/line color adaptation
Enhanced Visual Elements
C.E. (Consequent Encroachment) Lines:
Automatically calculated 50% levels within each FVG, representing the most likely fill point based on institutional behavior patterns. These levels extend and freeze with their parent FVG.
Contamination Warnings:
Visual alerts when FVGs are detected during potentially contaminated timing, helping traders understand signal quality.
Session Identification:
Clear labeling system showing FVG type (FVG/A.FVG), session origin (NY AM, London, etc.), and creation date for easy reference.
HOW TO USE
Basic Setup
1. Session Selection: Enable/disable specific sessions based on your trading strategy
2. FVG Type: Choose between Classic FVGs or A.FVGs depending on your analysis preference
3. Visual Preferences: Adjust colors, text size, and enable dark mode if needed
Trading Applications
Intraday Reference Levels:
Use current day FVGs as potential support/resistance for price action analysis. The dynamic extension ensures levels remain relevant throughout the trading session.
Multi-Session Analysis:
Monitor how price interacts with FVGs from different sessions to understand institutional flow and market structure.
C.E. Level Trading:
Focus on the 50% consequent encroachment levels for high-probability entry points when price approaches FVG zones.
Historical Context:
Previous day FVGs (shown with transparency) provide context for understanding market structure evolution across multiple trading days.
Advanced Features
9:30 Special Detection:
For experienced traders, enable 9:30 FVG detection to capture opening range inefficiencies, but understand the contamination risks indicated by warning labels.
A.FVG vs Classic Toggle:
Switch between detection modes based on market conditions - A.FVGs for trending environments, Classic FVGs for ranging conditions.
Best Practices
- Use on 1-minute to 15-minute timeframes for optimal session detection
- Combine with other institutional concepts (order blocks, liquidity levels) for comprehensive analysis
- Pay attention to transparency states - current day FVGs are more actionable than previous day references
- Consider C.E. levels as primary targets rather than full FVG fills
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Platform: Pine Script v6 for optimal performance and reliability
Timeframe Compatibility: All timeframes (optimized for 1M-15M)
Market Compatibility: 24-hour markets (Forex, Crypto, Futures)
Session Management: Automatic trading day detection with weekend handling
Memory Management: Intelligent capacity limits with automatic cleanup
Performance: Optimized algorithms for smooth real-time operation
CLOSED SOURCE JUSTIFICATION
This indicator is published as closed source to protect the proprietary algorithms that enable:
- Precise 24-hour lifecycle timing calculations with institutional day alignment
- Advanced A.FVG classification with sophisticated volume imbalance detection
- Complex multi-session coordination with contamination filtering
- Optimized memory management preventing performance degradation
- Specialized visual state management for transparency and extension logic
The combination of these advanced systems creates a unique implementation that goes far beyond basic FVG detection, warranting protection of the underlying computational methods while providing full transparency about functionality and usage.
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Real-Time Operation: Smooth performance with minimal resource usage
Accuracy: Precise session detection with timezone consistency
Reliability: Robust error handling and edge case management
Scalability: Supports multiple simultaneous FVGs without performance impact
This advanced implementation represents significant evolution beyond basic FVG indicators, providing institutional-grade analysis tools for serious traders while maintaining the clean visual presentation essential for effective technical analysis.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS
Past performance does not guarantee future results. This indicator is an educational tool based on ICT's Fair Value Gap concepts and should be used as part of a comprehensive trading strategy. Users should understand the risks involved in trading and consider their risk tolerance before making trading decisions. The indicator identifies potential support/resistance levels but does not predict market direction with certainty.
2 days ago
Release Notes
IME's Community First Presented FVGs v1.5.2 - Critical Bug Fixes
Bug Fixes:
v1.5.1 - Fixed 9:30 Contamination Blocking:
Issue: When 9:30 detection toggle was OFF, script still detected 9:30 candles as F.P. FVGs
Fix: Added proper contamination blocking logic that prevents 9:30 middle candle detection when toggle is OFF
Result: Toggle OFF now correctly shows clean F.P. FVGs at 9:31+ (proper ICT volatility settlement)
v1.5.2 - Fixed A.FVG Box Calculation Accuracy:
Issue: A.FVG boxes incorrectly included ALL body levels even when no actual deadpool existed between specific candles
Fix: Implemented selective body level inclusion - only adds body prices where actual volume imbalances exist
Result: A.FVG boxes now accurately represent only areas with real institutional volume imbalances
Impact:
More Accurate Detection: 9:30 contamination properly blocked when disabled
Precise A.FVG Zones: Boxes only include levels with actual deadpools/volume imbalances
Institutional Accuracy: Both fixes align detection with true institutional trading principles
Technical Details:
Enhanced contamination blocking checks middle candle timing in normal mode
A.FVG calculation now selectively includes body levels based on individual deadpool existence
Maintains backward compatibility with all existing features and settings
These fixes ensure the indicator provides institutionally accurate FVG detection and sizing for professional trading analysis.
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Rejection Blocks (RJB) and Liquidity Grabs (SFPs)- Milana TradesThis indicator highlights Rejection Blocks (RJB) and Liquidity Grabs (SFPs)—two advanced price action concepts used by professional traders, especially those following ICT (Inner Circle Trader) strategies.
Rejection Block (RJB) is an advanced version of the traditional Order Block. It marks areas where price has been sharply rejected—often zones where smart money enters or exits positions. The logic is based on specific wick rejection criteria and candle structure, with mitigated RJBs marked or hidden automatically.
Liquidity Grab (SFP) detects key Swing Failure Patterns—where price takes out a previous high/low, grabs liquidity, and reverses. Optional volume validation is available for more accurate filtering, especially using LTF (lower timeframe) data.
Key Features:
Rejection Block (RJB)
1) Identifies both bullish and bearish rejection blocks.
2) Two logic types: “trapped wick” and “signal wick” configurations.
3) Auto-detection of mitigated RJBs and customizable visualization.
4)Adjustable color, transparency, box style, label text, and more.
5)Limit on max RJBs displayed to keep the chart clean.
Liquidity Grab (SFP)
1)Detects bullish and bearish SFPs (Swing Failure Patterns).
2)Optional volume validation with threshold control (based on LTF).
3)Dynamically adjusts lower timeframe resolution (auto/manual).
4)Visual confirmation lines, wick highlights, and labels.
5)SFP Dashboard table (optional) for LTF & validation display.
SFP Wick to RJB Zones
Converts confirmed SFPs into new RJB boxes.
Adds powerful confluence between rejection and liquidity.
🔔 Built-in Alerts
Alerts can be set up for both bullish and bearish Rejection Blocks, as well as confirmed SFPs.
Ideal for traders who want to be notified in real-time when price:
Forms a valid Rejection Block,
Prints a confirmed SFP (Swing Failure),
Enters or exits key liquidity zones.
Alerts are fully compatible with TradingView’s alert system.
⚙️ Settings Overview:
Rejection Blocks
Enable plotting, box limit, mitigated filtering, label customization.
Liquidity Grabs (SFPs)
Enable SFPs (bull/bear), pivot length, volume % threshold, LTF resolution.
Enable dashboard, wick display, and validation logic.
SFP-based RJB
Create RJB zones from confirmed SFP signals.
Independent box length and color settings.
Dashboard & Labels
Enable/disable visual labels and LTF info table.
Customize font size, color, and position.
Use Cases:
Identify smart money rejection zones before price reversals.
Use mitigated RJBs to anticipate failed retests or structure breaks.
Trade with confidence by combining RJB + SFP signals.
Set alerts to monitor setups without staring at charts 24/7.
Notes:
Compatible with any market (Forex, Crypto, Indices, Stocks).
Works on all timeframes.
Predictive Time & AlertsPredictive Time Engine (ICT Macros)
Summary
The Predictive Time Engine is a visual tool designed specifically for traders who utilize Time & Price based methodologies, particularly those inspired by ICT (Inner Circle Trader) concepts.
The primary purpose of this indicator is to visualize the critical "time windows" where market liquidity is most likely to be significantly manipulated or distributed. Instead of only appearing in real-time, this indicator is predictive: at the beginning of each day, it will automatically calculate and draw all selected macro sessions for the day ahead, serving as your daily time roadmap.
With this tool, you will no longer miss these crucial moments and can be better prepared to anticipate price action.
Key Features
Predictive Visualization: Automatically projects and draws all macro time windows for the current trading day, giving you a forward-looking view of where the action is likely to occur.
ICT Macro Time Filter: Based on the "Hourly-Macros" concept, which are specific 20-minute periods within each hour (e.g., 09:50 - 10:10) where the price delivery algorithm (IPDA) is often active. You can select and enable each macro window you wish to monitor.
Full Customization: You have complete control over how the information is displayed. Choose between:
Outline: A clean, transparent box frame.
Background: A solid, colored background for the time zone.
Vertical Lines (Dotted, Dashed, Solid): Marks the beginning of each macro session with a vertical line in your chosen style.
Real-time Alerts: Set up notifications in TradingView to get an alert precisely when the price enters one of your selected Macro Time windows.
Automatic Management: Drawings from previous days are automatically cleared to keep your chart clean and focused on the current day's schedule.
The Concept Behind the Indicator
This indicator is inspired by the concept that the market moves in fractal Time Cycles, from yearly down to 90-minute periods. Each of these time cycles often follows a pattern of AMD (Accumulation, Manipulation, Distribution).
Accumulation: A phase of order gathering.
Manipulation: Price is often driven in the opposite direction of its true intent to sweep liquidity (stop losses).
Distribution: The true price move towards a liquidity target (Draw On Liquidity).
The Macro Time windows marked by this indicator are often the stage where the Manipulation phase or the beginning of the Distribution phase occurs. By knowing when these times are approaching, traders can be on high alert and look for confirming trade setups in the most potent areas and times.
How to Use
Configure Sessions: Open the indicator's Settings.
In the "1. General Settings" tab, ensure the Timezone matches your chart's local time (Default: "America/New_York").
In the "2. Active Macro Sessions" tab, check the box for each macro time window you want to monitor.
Choose Display Style: In "General Settings", select your preferred "Display Style" (Outline, Background, or various Line types). You can also change the color.
Set Up Alerts (Optional):
Click the "Alert" clock icon in the TradingView toolbar.
In the "Condition" section, select this indicator: Predictive Time Engine.
From the dropdown below it, ensure "Sesi Makro Dimulai" (Macro Session Start) is selected.
Set your desired notification options and click "Create".
Chart Interpretation: Use the marked time zones as high-alert areas. Pay close attention to how price reacts when entering or leaving these zones to find potential entry opportunities that align with your trading strategy.
Disclaimer: This tool is provided for educational and analytical purposes only. It is not financial advice. All trading decisions are solely your responsibility. Conduct your own research and manage your risk appropriately.
ICT IRL & ERL ZonesICT IRL & ERL Zones
This indicator visualizes Internal Range Liquidity (IRL) and External Range Liquidity (ERL) levels, based on ICT (Inner Circle Trader) concepts. It's designed to help traders identify key liquidity zones that often act as magnet levels or reversal points in price action.
🔍 How It Works
Lookback Range: The script analyzes the highest high and lowest low over a user-defined number of candles (default: 50).
IRL (Internal Range Liquidity):
Plots the highest high and lowest low within the lookback period.
Represented as orange lines and a shaded zone.
ERL (External Range Liquidity):
Extends the IRL boundaries by a small buffer (50 ticks above/below).
Visualizes zones where price may reach for liquidity beyond the current range.
Plotted as a green (high) and red (low) line.
⚙️ Inputs
Lookback Range: Number of candles to calculate the range (min 5).
Show IRL: Toggle visibility for Internal Range Liquidity zone.
Show ERL: Toggle visibility for External Range Liquidity buffer zone.
📊 Visual Elements
IRL High/Low: Orange lines with fill to mark the main liquidity range.
ERL High/Low: Green and red lines indicating potential liquidity sweep zones.
Zone Fill: Light orange shading to visually emphasize the IRL area.
📈 Use Case
Use this tool to:
Identify areas where price might consolidate or reverse.
Highlight likely zones of liquidity grabs before trend continuations or shifts.
Enhance entry/exit decisions based on smart money concepts.
True Market Structure [Advanced Liquidity Hunter] v1True Market Structure v1
📌 Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Core Concepts
3. Indicator Components
4. Configuration
5. Signal Interpretation
6. Trading Strategies
7. Risk Management
8. FAQ
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🎯 Introduction
What is True Market Structure?
True Market Structure is an advanced technical analysis indicator that reveals hidden market mechanisms. Based on Smart Money Concepts (SMC) and ICT (Inner Circle Trader) methodology, it identifies where large financial institutions hunt retail traders' stop losses.
Who is this indicator for?
• ✅ Beginners - Intuitive visualizations and clear signals
• ✅ Intermediate - Deeper market structure analysis
• ✅ Advanced - Full parameter control and advanced strategies
Key Benefits
• 🔍 Sees the invisible - Hidden liquidity levels
• 🎯 Precise signals - Based on real data
• ⚡ Real-time - Instant analysis
• 🛡️ Capital protection - Warns against traps
💡 Pro Tip: Start with 15M timeframe! That's where most action happens - stop hunts every few candles, retail traps, liquidity battles. It's the best "microscope" to understand how the market really works.
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📚 Core Concepts
Smart Money vs Retail Money
Smart Money:
• Banks, hedge funds, large institutions
• Create market moves, don't follow them
• Exploit retail predictability
Retail Money:
• Individual traders
• Often act emotionally
• Place stop losses at predictable levels
Liquidity
Liquidity refers to areas where many orders are waiting:
• Stop losses above highs (shorts)
• Stop losses below lows (longs)
• Orders at round numbers
Key principle: Smart Money needs liquidity to enter/exit large positions. That's why they "hunt" stop losses first, then make the real move.
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🔧 Indicator Components
1. 💧 Liquidity Pools
What is it?
• Price levels tested multiple times
• Stop loss accumulation areas
• Displayed as blue horizontal lines
How to read?
• LIQ HIGH x15 = Level tested 15 times from above
• LIQ LOW x8 = Level tested 8 times from below
• Higher number = stronger zone
Significance:
• Price magnet
• High probability of reaction
• Smart Money target
2. 🎣 Stop Hunts
What is it?
• Candles with long wicks
• Brief penetrations of important levels
• Marked with purple labels
Types:
• STOP HUNT ⬆ - Upward hunt (shorts' stop losses)
• STOP HUNT ⬇ - Downward hunt (longs' stop losses)
Characteristics:
• Long wick (minimum 2x larger than body)
• Wick must also be larger than 0.5 ATR (default)
• Breaks recent high/low from lookback period
• Quick price return
3. 🪤 Trapped Traders
What is it?
• Areas where retail got trapped
• Failed breakouts that didn't hold
• Colored rectangles on chart
Trap types:
• 🔴 TRAPPED LONGS - Buyers caught at top
• 🟢 TRAPPED SHORTS - Sellers caught at bottom
Mechanism:
1. Important level break
2. Retail enters breakout direction
3. Price returns leaving them at loss
4. Stop losses get activated
4. 🎪 Inducement Levels
What is it?
• "Too obvious" support/resistance
• Levels respected minimum 3 times
• Orange dashed lines
Why is it a trap?
• Look like perfect trading spots
• Attract retail traders' attention
• Smart Money uses them to collect liquidity
Example:
• 100,000 level on BTC - round number
• 3 bounces = "strong support"
• Retail buys, Smart Money sells to them
5. ⏰ Kill Zones
What is it?
• Highest Smart Money activity periods
• Red background on chart
• Maximum manipulation time
Default Kill Zones:
• 🌆 London Open (08:00-09:00 UTC)
• 🏙️ NY Open (13:00-14:00 UTC)
• 🌃 Midnight (00:00-01:00 UTC)
Trading Sessions (chart background):
• 🌏 Asian (00:00-08:00 UTC) - Gray background
• 🇬🇧 London (08:00-16:00 UTC) - Blue background
• 🇺🇸 New York (13:00-21:00 UTC) - Orange background
Note: London and New York sessions overlap (13:00-16:00 UTC) - this is the highest liquidity period!
6. 🎯 Smart Money Signals
What is it?
• Potential institutional entry points
• Large labels with 🎯 emoji
• Appear after stop hunts
Conditions:
1. Stop hunt in one direction
2. High volume (2x average)
3. In Kill Zone
4. Direction reversal
7. 📊 Market Analysis Table
The table displays 9 rows with key information:
1. Session - Current trading session (ASIA/LONDON/NEW YORK/CLOSED)
2. Kill Zone - Zone status (🔴 ACTIVE / ✅ SAFE)
3. Liquidity Pools - Number of liquidity zones found
4. Inducement Levels - Number of bait levels
5. Traps (50 bars) - Number of traps in last 50 bars
6. Market Bias - Market direction:
o BULLISH 📈 (close > SMA50 and EMA21)
o BEARISH 📉 (close < SMA50 and EMA21)
o NEUTRAL ➡️ (other cases)
7. Volume - Volume status:
o 🔥 EXTREME (>2x average)
o ⬆️ HIGH (>1.5x average)
o NORMAL (>average)
o ⬇️ LOW (3 traps)
o ⚠️ CHOPPY (>5 traps)
o 👀 WATCH LIQUIDITY (>3 liquidity zones)
o ✓ NORMAL (other)
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⚙️ Configuration
Step 1: Basic Configuration
Where to find settings:
• Method 1: Click the ⚙️ (gear) icon next to indicator name on chart
• Method 2: Double-click any indicator line/label
• Method 3: Right-click → "Settings" on indicator name
🌍 Timezone Setting
UTC Offset: Your timezone
Examples:
- London: 0 (winter) or +1 (summer)
- New York: -5 (winter) or -4 (summer)
- Tokyo: +9
🎚️ Sensitivity Adjustment
For beginners - Default settings:
• Lookback Period: 30
• Detection Sensitivity: 0.3
• Min. Touches: 2
For different timeframes:
• 15M: Sensitivity 0.2-0.3, Lookback 20-30
• 1H: Sensitivity 0.3-0.4, Lookback 30-40
• 4H: Sensitivity 0.4-0.5, Lookback 40-50
For different instruments:
• Forex Majors (EUR/USD): Sensitivity 0.1-0.2
• Indices (S&P500;): Sensitivity 0.2-0.4
• Crypto (BTC): Sensitivity 0.4-0.8
• Stocks: Sensitivity 0.3-0.5
Step 2: Advanced Configuration
🔧 Liquidity Zones Parameters
• Min. Touches (1-5): Less = more signals
• Lookback (20-200): More = further levels
• Max Zones (1-10): Display quantity control
🎣 Stop Hunt Parameters
• Wick/Body Ratio (1-5): Lower = more signals
• Min. Wick Size (0.1-2 ATR): Filters small wicks
🎯 Smart Money Analysis
• Require Kill Zone: Enable for fewer signals
• Volume Multiplier: Higher = only big moves
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📖 Signal Interpretation
Note: Most examples are shown on 15M timeframe, because that's where you can best see all market manipulations in action!
Signal Importance Hierarchy
1. 🎯 Smart Money Signal - Strongest signal
2. 🪤 Trapped Traders - High reliability
3. 🎣 Stop Hunt - Medium reliability
4. 💧 Liquidity Touch - Needs confirmation
Interpretation Examples
Scenario 1: "Liquidity Grab"
You see: LIQ HIGH x20 at 100,000
+ Stop Hunt ⬆
+ Volume spike
= Likely decline
Scenario 2: "Trap and Reverse"
You see: TRAPPED LONGS
+ Kill Zone Active
+ SM SHORT 🎯
= Strong short signal
Scenario 3: "Inducement Break"
You see: Inducement Level break
+ No volume
+ Status: NORMAL
= Likely trap, wait
Colors and Their Meaning
• 🔵 Blue - Liquidity (neutral)
• 🟠 Orange - Caution, possible trap
• 🔴 Red - Negative signal / long trap
• 🟢 Green - Positive signal / short trap
• 🟣 Purple - Stop hunt (neutral, wait for reaction)
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💡 Trading Strategies
Strategy 1: "Liquidity Sweep" (For Beginners)
Assumptions:
• Trade only with trend
• Wait for liquidity collection
• Enter on return
Best timeframe for learning: 15M - you'll see all manipulation stages in real-time!
Steps:
1. Identify trend (Market Bias in table)
2. Find nearest liquidity zone aligned with trend
3. Wait for price to touch and bounce
4. Enter after confirming candle
5. Stop loss beyond liquidity zone
6. Take profit at next zone
Example:
• Trend: BULLISH
• Liquidity at 100,000 (support)
• Price drops to 99,950 (stop hunt)
• Returns above 100,000
• LONG with SL 99,900, TP 101,000
Strategy 2: "Kill Zone Hunter" (Intermediate)
Assumptions:
• Trade only in Kill Zones
• Exploit stop hunts
• Aggressive entries
Ideal timeframe: 15M - in Kill Zones on 15M you'll see exactly every Smart Money move!
Steps:
1. Wait for Kill Zone (red background)
2. Watch first 15-30 minutes
3. Look for stop hunt
4. Enter immediately after stop hunt
5. Tight stop loss (0.5 ATR)
6. Scale position with profit
Tips:
• London Open - often stop hunt down, then rise
• NY Open - often tests Asian High/Low
• Midnight - position resets, false moves
Strategy 3: "Smart Money Follow" (Advanced)
Assumptions:
• Ignore minor signals
• Wait only for SM signals
• Larger positions, fewer trades
Steps:
1. Status must show HIGH RISK or WATCH LIQUIDITY
2. Wait for stop hunt series (minimum 2)
3. Watch Trapped Traders
4. Enter only on SM signal 🎯
5. Stop loss beyond last extreme
6. Hold position until opposite SM signal
Position Management:
• 1/3 position at signal
• 1/3 after direction confirmation
• 1/3 after breaking last high/low
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🛡️ Risk Management
Basic Rules
1. Never place stop loss at obvious level
o Add 5-10 pips buffer
o Avoid round numbers
o Check where Liquidity Pools are
2. Reduce position in Kill Zones
o 50% of normal size
o Or wait until they end
3. Avoid trading at HIGH RISK status
o Unless experienced
o Then reverse logic - look for traps
Stop Loss - Where to Place?
❌ Bad places:
• Exactly below/above candle
• At Inducement Levels
• At round numbers
• Where Liquidity Pools visible
✅ Good places:
• Beyond last stop hunt
• Behind Trapped Traders zone
• Minimum 1.5 ATR from entry
• Where SM would lose significantly
Position Sizing
Safe position formula:
Risk per trade = 1-2% of capital
Position size = Risk / (Stop Loss in pips × Pip value)
Modifiers:
• Kill Zone active: × 0.5
• After SM signal: × 1.5
• HIGH RISK status: × 0.3
• With trend: × 1.2
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❓ FAQ
General Questions
Q: Indicator shows nothing, what to do? A: Check in settings:
1. Reduce "Min. Touches" to 1
2. Increase "Detection Sensitivity"
3. Enable "Debug Mode" to see statistics
4. Ensure proper timeframe (15M+)
5. On 15M sometimes wait a few candles for first signal
Tip for 15M: If you don't see signals on 15M, enable Debug Mode. If it shows Liq=0, reduce "Min. Touches" to 1 and increase "Liquidity Lookback" to 100.
Q: Too many signals, I'm lost A:
1. Increase requirements (min. touches, respects)
2. Disable some components
3. Trade only strongest signals (SM 🎯)
Q: Which timeframe is best? A:
• 15M - PERFECT FOR LEARNING! Many signals, shows all manipulations, great for beginners
• 30M - Good balance, less noise than 15M
• 1H - Medium-term trading, clear setups
• 4H - Fewer signals but bigger moves, for patient traders
• 1D - Only major levels, position trading
💡 For beginners: Start with 15M! That's where you'll see how the market really works - stop hunts, traps, false breakouts. Only after understanding the mechanics, move to higher timeframes.
Technical Questions
Q: What does "x15" mean at LIQ? A: Number of level touches. Higher = stronger level.
Q: Why are Kill Zones red? A: High risk periods - most manipulation.
Q: What does Debug Mode show? A: When "Show Debug Info" is enabled, a label appears above the last candle with:
• Liq=X - number of Liquidity Pools found
• Ind=X - number of Inducement Levels found
• HighLvl=X - number of highs stored in memory
• LowLvl=X - number of lows stored in memory
This helps understand why sometimes no signals appear (e.g., when Liq=0).
Trading Questions
Q: Can I use only this indicator? A: Yes, but better combined with:
• Trend analysis
• Support/resistance
• Volume
Q: Does it work on all markets? A: Best on liquid ones:
• ✅ Major Forex pairs
• ✅ Main indices
• ✅ BTC, ETH
• ⚠️ Less liquid altcoins
• ❌ Exotic pairs, small caps
Q: How to remove indicator from chart? A:
• Method 1: Click X next to indicator name
• Method 2: Right-click on name → "Remove"
• Method 3: In indicators panel (left side) find and click trash icon
Q: Can I use multiple copies of the indicator? A: Yes! You can add the indicator multiple times with different settings (e.g., one for liquidity, another for stop hunts only).
Q: How much can I earn? A: Indicator doesn't guarantee profit. It's an analysis tool, not a trading system. Your results depend on:
• Discipline
• Risk management
• Experience
• Market conditions
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🎯 Quick Start - Checklist
Pro Tip: After adding the indicator, click the star ⭐ to add to favorites - you'll have quick access in the future!
For Beginners:
• After adding indicator, set your UTC offset in settings
• Start on 15M timeframe (where you'll see the most action!)
• Observe for a week without trading
• Learn to recognize each signal type
• Practice on 15M, then try 1H
• Start with "Liquidity Sweep" strategy
• Max 1% risk per trade
• Keep trading journal
First Steps:
1. Days 1-3: Observe and learn signals
2. Days 4-7: Mark potential entries (no trading)
3. Week 2: Demo trading with small positions
4. Week 3+: Real trading with strict risk management
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💬 Support
• Questions & Suggestions: Comments section under the indicator
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• Examples: Regular trading idea publications with usage examples
💡 Community: Share your setups in comments - let's help each other!
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⚖️ Disclaimer
This indicator is an educational and analytical tool. It does not constitute investment advice. Trading involves risk of capital loss. Always conduct your own analysis and apply appropriate risk management. Historical results do not guarantee future profits.
Contrarian 100 MAPairs nicely with Enhanced-Stock-Ticker-with-50MA-vs-200MA located here:
Description
The Contrarian 100 MA is a sophisticated Pine Script v6 indicator designed for traders seeking to identify key market structure shifts and trend reversals using a combination of a 100-period Simple Moving Average (SMA) envelope and Inner Circle Trader (ICT) Break of Structure (BoS) and Market Structure Shift (MSS) logic. By overlaying a semi-transparent SMA-based shadow on the price chart and plotting bullish and bearish structure signals, this indicator helps traders visualize critical price levels and potential trend changes. It leverages higher timeframe (HTF) pivot points and dynamic logic to adapt to various chart timeframes, making it ideal for swing and contrarian trading strategies. Customizable colors, timeframes, and alert conditions enhance its versatility for manual and automated trading setups.
Key Features
SMA Envelope: Plots a 100-period SMA for high and low prices, creating a semi-transparent (50% opacity) purple shadow to highlight the price range and provide context for price movements.
ICT BoS/MSS Logic: Identifies Break of Structure (BoS) and Market Structure Shift (MSS) signals for both bullish and bearish conditions, based on HTF pivot points.
Dynamic Timeframe Support: Adjusts pivot detection based on user-selected HTF (default: 1D) and chart timeframe (1M, 5M, 15M, 30M, 1H, 4H, 1D), ensuring adaptability across markets.
Visual Signals: Draws dotted lines for BoS (bullish/bearish) and MSS (bullish/bearish) signals at pivot levels, with customizable colors for easy identification.
Contrarian Approach: Signals potential reversals by combining SMA context with ICT structure breaks, ideal for traders looking to capitalize on trend shifts.
Alert Conditions: Supports alerts for bullish/bearish BoS and MSS signals, enabling integration with TradingView’s alert system for automated trading.
Performance Optimization: Uses efficient pivot detection and line management to minimize resource usage while maintaining accuracy.
Technical Details
SMA Calculation:
Computes 100-period SMAs for high (smaHigh) and low (smaLow) prices.
Plots invisible SMAs (fully transparent) and fills the area between them with 50% transparent purple for visual context.
Pivot Detection:
Uses ta.pivothigh and ta.pivotlow to identify HTF swing points, with dynamic lookback periods (rlBars: 5 for daily, 2 for intraday).
Tracks pivot highs (pH, nPh) and lows (pL, nPl) using a custom piv type for price and time.
BoS/MSS Logic:
Bullish BoS: Triggered when price breaks above a pivot high in a bullish trend, drawing a line at the pivot level.
Bearish BoS: Triggered when price breaks below a pivot low in a bearish trend.
Bullish MSS: Occurs when price breaks a pivot high in a bearish trend, signaling a potential trend reversal.
Bearish MSS: Occurs when price breaks a pivot low in a bullish trend.
Lines are drawn using line.new with xloc.bar_time for precise alignment, styled as dotted with customizable colors.
HTF Integration: Fetches HTF close prices and pivot data using request.security with lookahead_on for accurate signal timing.
Line Management: Maintains an array of lines (lin), removing outdated lines when new MSS signals occur to keep the chart clean.
Pivot Reset: Clears broken pivots (e.g., when price exceeds a pivot high or falls below a pivot low) to ensure fresh signal generation.
How to Use
Add to Chart:
Copy the script into TradingView’s Pine Editor and apply it to your chart.
Configure Settings:
SMA Length: Adjust the SMA period (default: 100 bars) to suit your trading style.
Structure Timeframe: Set the HTF for pivot detection (default: 1D).
Chart Timeframe: Select the chart timeframe (1M, 5M, 15M, 30M, 1H, 4H, 1D) to adjust pivot sensitivity.
Colors: Customize bullish/bearish BoS and MSS line colors via input settings.
Interpret Signals:
Bullish BoS: White dotted line (default) at a broken pivot high in a bullish trend, indicating trend continuation.
Bearish BoS: White dotted line at a broken pivot low in a bearish trend.
Bullish MSS: White dotted line at a broken pivot high in a bearish trend, suggesting a reversal to bullish.
Bearish MSS: White dotted line at a broken pivot low in a bullish trend, suggesting a reversal to bearish.
Use the SMA shadow to gauge price position within the recent range.
Set Alerts:
Create alerts for bullish/bearish BoS and MSS signals using TradingView’s alert system.
Customize Visuals:
Adjust line colors or SMA fill transparency via TradingView’s settings for better visibility.
Example Use Cases
Swing Trading: Use MSS signals to enter trades at potential trend reversals, with the SMA envelope confirming price extremes.
Contrarian Trading: Capitalize on BoS and MSS signals to trade against prevailing trends, using the SMA shadow for context.
Automated Trading: Integrate BoS/MSS alerts with trading bots for systematic entries and exits.
Multi-Timeframe Analysis: Combine HTF signals (e.g., 1D) with lower timeframe charts (e.g., 1H) for precise entries.
Notes
Testing: Backtest the indicator on your chosen market and timeframe to validate performance.
Compatibility: Built for Pine Script v6 and tested on TradingView as of June 19, 2025.
Limitations: Signals rely on HTF pivot accuracy, which may lag in fast-moving markets. Adjust rlBars or timeframe for sensitivity.
Optional Enhancements: Consider uncommenting or adding a histogram for SMA divergence (e.g., smaHigh - smaLow) for additional insights.
Acknowledgments
This indicator combines ICT’s market structure concepts with a dynamic SMA envelope to provide a unique contrarian trading tool. Share your feedback or suggestions in the TradingView comments, and happy trading!
Mech Model - monkertrades x {DeadCatCode}Mech Model - Multi-Timeframe ICT Liquidity & iFVG Trading System
Detailed Methodology & Underlying Concepts
This indicator automates the Inner Circle Trader (ICT) methodology by identifying institutional order flow through liquidity sweeps and inverse Fair Value Gap (iFVG) formations across multiple timeframes.
Core Logic & Calculations
1. Liquidity Level Identification The script tracks four key liquidity pools:
NY session dynamic LQ detection everytime it sweeps high/low Calculates high/low from 18:00-09:30 EST
Session Extremes: Monitors Asia (20:00-23:00), London (02:00-05:00) session highs/lows
Previous Day Levels: Requests PDH/PDL using request.security() with daily timeframe
Dynamic Updates: Liquidity levels update in real-time when swept during NY session
2. Market Structure Analysis
Uses pivot points logic to understand HH.HL parameters
Classifies pivots as Higher Highs (HH), Higher Lows (HL), Lower Highs (LH), Lower Lows (LL)
Stores last 50 pivots for reference in custom PivotPoint type arrays, background calculations to identfy price legs after sweep
3. Fair Value Gap Detection
Bullish FVG: When low > high (gap between candles)
Bearish FVG: When high < low
Stores FVG data including top, bottom, direction, and bar index
Tracks "wicking" - when price touches but doesn't close through FVG
4. Price Leg Formation (Key Innovation) When liquidity is swept:
Bull Leg: Forms after low sweep, connects previous swing high to sweep point
Bear Leg: Forms after high sweep, connects previous swing low to sweep point
Leg remains "active" and extends with continued liquidity breaks
5. iFVG Signal Generation The signal fires when:
An active price leg exists (post-liquidity sweep)
An FVG within the leg range gets "closed through" (not just wicked)
This creates an inverse FVG (iFVG) - the key entry signal
Signal direction matches leg type (bull leg + bull iFVG = buy signal)
6. Multi-Timeframe Synchronization
Uses request.security() to run detection logic on 1m, 2m, 3m, 4m, 5m
All signals display on 1-minute chart via status table
How Traders Use This
Setup Phase: Script identifies when price sweeps overnight/session liquidity
Confirmation: Waits for FVG within the "price leg" to be violated
Entry Signal: iFVG formation provides precise entry point
Target: Typically the next unmitigated FVG on 5-minute timeframe
Key Parameters Users Can Adjust
Session times for different market hours
Visual elements (colors, transparency, line styles)
Timeframe selection (enable/disable 1m-5m)
Wick grace period (0-100 bars)
Signal display mode (triangles vs horizontal lines)
This script essentially automates the manual process ICT traders use to identify institutional footprints through liquidity raids and subsequent rebalancing via FVG mitigation.
ICT Directional FVG Indicator (Buffered SL)This is the first indicator I have ever made, and I am very new to Pine Script. I’ve tried my best to create this as a strategy, but I’m still learning, so please be kind and constructive with your feedback!
ICT Directional FVG Indicator (Buffered SL)
This indicator is designed for traders who follow ICT (Inner Circle Trader) concepts, focusing on Fair Value Gaps (FVGs), liquidity sweeps, and session-based trading. It automatically detects bullish and bearish FVGs, highlights them on the chart, and identifies liquidity sweep events. The indicator features three customizable Kill Zones (London, New York, and Asia sessions), each with independent toggles and color-coded backgrounds for clear visual separation.
Key features:
Fair Value Gap Detection: Highlights bullish and bearish FVGs in real time.
Liquidity Sweep Alerts: Marks potential liquidity sweep events for both highs and lows.
Session Kill Zones: Toggle each Kill Zone (London, New York, Asia) independently; background color changes only in enabled zones.
Trade Signal Visualization: Plots entry, stop loss, and take profit levels based on FVG and sweep logic, with a user-defined stop loss buffer.
Customizable Display: Easily enable or disable FVGs, sweeps, trade levels, and each Kill Zone to suit your strategy.
This tool is ideal for ICT-based traders who want a clear, automated view of FVGs, sweeps, and session activity, with full control over which sessions and signals are displayed.
SMT Divergence [Dova Lazarus]Title: SMT
Description:
The SMT (Smart Money Technique) indicator is designed to help traders identify potential divergences between correlated assets, a key concept used in smart money trading strategies. It compares price action across two or more instruments to reveal hidden strength or weakness that may not be visible on a single chart.
Key Features:
Custom asset selection: Compare your main chart with any other TradingView symbol (e.g., BTC/USD vs. ETH/USD).
Real-time SMT divergence detection: Highlights potential bullish or bearish divergences when one asset makes a higher high/lower low while the other does not.
Visual markers: Plots intuitive visual cues directly on the chart to signal divergence.
Configurable timeframes: Use on any timeframe for both intraday and swing trading setups.
How to Use:
Select your base symbol (e.g., BTCUSD) on the chart.
In the indicator settings, choose a comparison symbol (e.g., ETHUSD).
Look for divergence signals:
Bearish SMT Divergence: Base symbol makes a higher high, comparison symbol fails to make a higher high → possible sell signal.
Bullish SMT Divergence: Base symbol makes a lower low, comparison symbol fails to make a lower low → possible buy signal.
This tool is ideal for traders following ICT (Inner Circle Trader) concepts or anyone interested in identifying smart money manipulation and market inefficiencies.
DD IFVG [Pro+] (Dodgy)Introduction
DD IFVG° is an automated charting tool built to track inversion logic after displacement events—specifically when Fair Value Gaps (FVGs) are closed through and act as an inversion gap. The tool adheres to logic taught by DodgyDD and inspired by Inner Circle Trader (ICT) methodology, offering a clean visual interface to support traders studying price behaviour after liquidity sweeps, FVG closures, and delivery to targets.
This indicator does not draw zones or suggest direction. It operates entirely on confirmed price events and produces logic-bound visuals designed for traders who already understand IFVG-based reasoning and seek visual consistency across sessions and Timeframes.
Key Terms and Definitions
Swing High / Swing Low: A swing high is a local price peak with lower highs on either side. A swing low is a local trough with higher lows on either side. These are used to detect where liquidity may rest and are required for confirming the initial raid condition in the IFVG model.
Liquidity Raid: This occurs when price breaks a prior swing high or low, effectively “sweeping” a level where orders may be clustered. A raid is a required precursor to inversion logic in this model. The tool will not evaluate a potential Fair Value Gap or DD Inversion unless a swing high or low has been taken first.
Fair Value Gap (FVG): A Fair Value Gap is a price imbalance that occurs when a strong move leaves a gap between candles—specifically, when the high of one candle and the low of a later candle do not overlap. FVGs often emerge during displacement and are commonly studied as inefficiencies within a price leg.
DD Inversion: A DD inversion happens when price fully closes through an existing Fair Value Gap after raiding liquidity, suggesting the original imbalance rebalanced, and looks to reverse its original role. For example, when a bearish FVG is closed above after raiding a swing low, it may behave with a change of orderflow (bullish inversion). The tool recognizes IFVGs as “inverted” after a full-body candle closes through the gap post raid.
Displacement: A strong, directional price move—typically with momentum—that leaves a Fair Value Gap behind. Displacement is important in inversion logic, as it creates the context and confidence in comparing and contrasting FVGs and DD Inversions for obvious flips in market behaviour.
DD Line: Once inversion occurs, the tool draws a single horizontal array on the candle's close. It marks the model’s activation level—not a prediction level or a support/resistance zone. It serves as a reference for when model logic is sequentially active.
Opposing Swing: The swing high or low opposite the one that was swept during the initial raid. This becomes the model’s first target for mechanical delivery and is automatically drawn once the DD line is triggered. When price reaches this swing, the model has reached its objective and could offer opportunities for further continuation to additional liquidity pools.
Invalidation: A DD Inversion is considered invalid in one of two scenarios, which the user can toggle individually: a body print back above/below the inversion in bearish/bullish conditions, or trading above/below the most recent swing high/low after the liquidity raid in bearish/bullish conditions. The DD line will continue extending when traded to until the setup is invalidated, or when the Opposing Swing is reached.
Consequent Encroachment (CE): The midpoint (50%) of the FVG or IFVG. This line can be optionally displayed for users who use midpoint reference logic. It is not required by the model’s internal logic but may assist with discretionary interpretation.
Description
At its core, DD IFVG° follows a structured three-step logic sequence: a FVG is created, liquidity is taken, and the Fair Value Gap (FVG) inside of the leg of the raid is closed through, signally a potential orderflow shift. Once inversion is confirmed, a DD line is plotted at the close of the candle that caused the inversion, making it the structural anchor for the model.
The tool does not account for partial fills or candle wicks for FVGs or IFVGs. Only full-body closures through a qualifying FVG are recognized. When this occurs, a bullish or bearish inversion is validated and the model becomes active. From there, the opposing swing (the unswept high or low from the displacement leg) is automatically drawn as the target for the IFVG model.
The model remains active until either the opposing swing is tagged (completion) or Invalidation Condition is triggered (close through DD IFVG, or price violating the liquidity raid swing). Upon invalidation, the DD line turns gray, signalling that the structure is no longer valid for ongoing tracking.
Key Features
The Bias allows traders to define whether to track bullish inversions (closing above bearish FVGs), bearish inversions (closing below bullish FVGs), or neutral for both. This allows isolate directional focus or display all structures on the same chart mechanically.
The Liquidity Timeframe defines the Timeframe for swing highs and lows that are identified for the required liquidity raid. The Chart mode allows analysts to use the active chart Timeframe. Auto enables a custom Timeframe Alignment, explained inside of the setting tooltip. Custom allows for specific frame alignment, which is helpful when syncing with specific higher-Timeframe structure. Session allows the user to use session highs and lows for the liquidity raid. Observe the difference in the DD IFVG's frequency based on different Liquidity Timeframe configurations:
Chart:
Automatic:
Custom (1H):
Session:
The FVG Filter Timeframe requires the DD setup to trade into a FVG before qualifying the raid filter. For instance, setting this to 4H ensures that only setups that form within a 4-hour FVG. This gives analysts an additional filter to qualify the start of the mechanical model.
Session Filter enables traders to define up to four specific Time blocks when the model is permitted to trigger. The Macros Only toggle filters setups further by limiting activation to the first and last 10 minutes of each hour—a filter inspired for intraday traders and scalpers.
The Invalidation Condition determines when a DD inversion is considered not longer valid. Close will maintain the inversion as active until price prints a body past the DD IFVG. Swing will maintain the inversion as active until the most recent swing from the liquidity raid is traded through; in this case a warning will appear once price prints a candle body past the DD IFVG.
Model Style includes customizable controls for the DD line, the opposing swing marker, and invalidated states. Label appearance, line styles, and extension behaviour are fully user-controlled. Traders can also enable the Consequent Encroachment (CE) line, which marks the 50% midpoint of the FVG and IFVG.
An Info Table is available to display current model state, including user bias, active Timeframes, asset, and Time filter. Its position is fully customizable and can be moved to match chart preferences.
How Traders Can Use the Indicator Effectively
DD IFVG° is not meant to identify trade signals, entries, or exits. It is best used as a visual tracker and confluence for structure-based delivery, particularly for those following DodgyDD-style IFVG logic. The tool excels as a companion for:
Journaling and reviewing IFVG-based setups across Timeframes and sessions
Studying structural completion or invalidation behaviour
Tracking delayed deliveries and retracement-based logic
Traders using the tool should be familiar with FVG formation, inversion criteria, and the importance of opposing swing resolution.
Usage Guidance
Add DD IFVG° to a TradingView chart. This is a fractal script and can be applied across any Timeframe or asset pairing depending on your session model and preferences.
Use the DD line to track inversion structure, monitor when inversions are created and negated, and reference the opposing swing to determine whether structural delivery has completed.
Use the DD IFVG° in combination with your own discretion and narrative to assess when the model has flipped, held, or broken.
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FVG Premium [no1x]█ OVERVIEW
This indicator provides a comprehensive toolkit for identifying, visualizing, and tracking Fair Value Gaps (FVGs) across three distinct timeframes (current chart, a user-defined Medium Timeframe - MTF, and a user-defined High Timeframe - HTF). It is designed to offer traders enhanced insight into FVG dynamics through detailed state monitoring (formation, partial fill, full mitigation, midline touch), extensive visual customization for FVG representation, and a rich alert system for timely notifications on FVG-related events.
█ CONCEPTS
This indicator is built upon the core concept of Fair Value Gaps (FVGs) and their significance in price action analysis, offering a multi-layered approach to their detection and interpretation across different timeframes.
Fair Value Gaps (FVGs)
A Fair Value Gap (FVG), also known as an imbalance, represents a range in price delivery where one side of the market (buying or selling) was more aggressive, leaving an inefficiency or an "imbalance" in the price action. This concept is prominently featured within Smart Money Concepts (SMC) and Inner Circle Trader (ICT) methodologies, where such gaps are often interpreted as footprints left by "smart money" due to rapid, forceful price movements. These methodologies suggest that price may later revisit these FVG zones to rebalance a prior inefficiency or to seek liquidity before continuing its path. These gaps are typically identified by a three-bar pattern:
Bullish FVG : This is a three-candle formation where the second candle shows a strong upward move. The FVG is the space created between the high of the first candle (bottom of FVG) and the low of the third candle (top of FVG). This indicates a strong upward impulsive move.
Bearish FVG : This is a three-candle formation where the second candle shows a strong downward move. The FVG is the space created between the low of the first candle (top of FVG) and the high of the third candle (bottom of FVG). This indicates a strong downward impulsive move.
FVGs are often watched by traders as potential areas where price might return to "rebalance" or find support/resistance.
Multi-Timeframe (MTF) Analysis
The indicator extends FVG detection beyond the current chart's timeframe (Low Timeframe - LTF) to two higher user-defined timeframes: Medium Timeframe (MTF) and High Timeframe (HTF). This allows traders to:
Identify FVGs that might be significant on a broader market structure.
Observe how FVGs from different timeframes align or interact.
Gain a more comprehensive perspective on potential support and resistance zones.
FVG State and Lifecycle Management
The indicator actively tracks the lifecycle of each detected FVG:
Formation : The initial identification of an FVG.
Partial Fill (Entry) : When price enters but does not completely pass through the FVG. The indicator updates the "current" top/bottom of the FVG to reflect the filled portion.
Midline (Equilibrium) Touch : When price touches the 50% level of the FVG.
Full Mitigation : When price completely trades through the FVG, effectively "filling" or "rebalancing" the gap. The indicator records the mitigation time.
This state tracking is crucial for understanding how price interacts with these zones.
FVG Classification (Large FVG)
FVGs can be optionally classified as "Large FVGs" (LV) if their size (top to bottom range) exceeds a user-defined multiple of the Average True Range (ATR) for that FVG's timeframe. This helps distinguish FVGs that are significantly larger relative to recent volatility.
Visual Customization and Information Delivery
A key concept is providing extensive control over how FVGs are displayed. This control is achieved through a centralized set of visual parameters within the indicator, allowing users to configure numerous aspects (colors, line styles, visibility of boxes, midlines, mitigation lines, labels, etc.) for each timeframe. Additionally, an on-chart information panel summarizes the nearest unmitigated bullish and bearish FVG levels for each active timeframe, providing a quick glance at key price points.
█ FEATURES
This indicator offers a rich set of features designed to provide a highly customizable and comprehensive Fair Value Gap (FVG) analysis experience. Users can tailor the FVG detection, visual representation, and alerting mechanisms across three distinct timeframes: the current chart (Low Timeframe - LTF), a user-defined Medium Timeframe (MTF), and a user-defined High Timeframe (HTF).
Multi-Timeframe FVG Detection and Display
The core strength of this indicator lies in its ability to identify and display FVGs from not only the current chart's timeframe (LTF) but also from two higher, user-selectable timeframes (MTF and HTF).
Timeframe Selection: Users can specify the exact MTF (e.g., "60", "240") and HTF (e.g., "D", "W") through dedicated inputs in the "MTF (Medium Timeframe)" and "HTF (High Timeframe)" settings groups. The visibility of FVGs from these higher timeframes can be toggled independently using the "Show MTF FVGs" and "Show HTF FVGs" checkboxes.
Consistent Detection Logic: The FVG detection logic, based on the classic three-bar imbalance pattern detailed in the 'Concepts' section, is applied consistently across all selected timeframes (LTF, MTF, HTF)
Timeframe-Specific Visuals: Each timeframe's FVGs (LTF, MTF, HTF) can be customized with unique colors for bullish/bearish states and their mitigated counterparts. This allows for easy visual differentiation of FVGs originating from different market perspectives.
Comprehensive FVG Visualization Options
The indicator provides extensive control over how FVGs are visually represented on the chart for each timeframe (LTF, MTF, HTF).
FVG Boxes:
Visibility: Main FVG boxes can be shown or hidden per timeframe using the "Show FVG Boxes" (for LTF), "Show Boxes" (for MTF/HTF) inputs.
Color Customization: Colors for bullish, bearish, active, and mitigated FVG boxes (including Large FVGs, if classified) are fully customizable for each timeframe.
Box Extension & Length: FVG boxes can either be extended to the right indefinitely ("Extend Boxes Right") or set to a fixed length in bars ("Short Box Length" or "Box Length" equivalent inputs).
Box Labels: Optional labels can display the FVG's timeframe and fill percentage on the box. These labels are configurable for all timeframes (LTF, MTF, and HTF). Please note: If FVGs are positioned very close to each other on the chart, their respective labels may overlap. This can potentially lead to visual clutter, and it is a known behavior in the current version of the indicator.
Box Borders: Visibility, width, style (solid, dashed, dotted), and color of FVG box borders are customizable per timeframe.
Midlines (Equilibrium/EQ):
Visibility: The 50% level (midline or EQ) of FVGs can be shown or hidden for each timeframe.
Style Customization: Width, style, and color of the midline are customizable per timeframe. The indicator tracks if this midline has been touched by price.
Mitigation Lines:
Visibility: Mitigation lines (representing the FVG's opening level that needs to be breached for full mitigation) can be shown or hidden for each timeframe. If shown, these lines are always extended to the right.
Style Customization: Width, style, and color of the mitigation line are customizable per timeframe.
Mitigation Line Labels: Optional price labels can be displayed on mitigation lines, with a customizable horizontal bar offset for positioning. For optimal label placement, the following horizontal bar offsets are recommended: 4 for LTF, 8 for MTF, and 12 for HTF.
Persistence After Mitigation: Users can choose to keep mitigation lines visible even after an FVG is fully mitigated, with a distinct color for such lines. Importantly, this option is only effective if the general setting 'Hide Fully Mitigated FVGs' is disabled, as otherwise, the entire FVG and its lines will be removed upon mitigation.
FVG State Management and Behavior
The indicator tracks and visually responds to changes in FVG states.
Hide Fully Mitigated FVGs: This option, typically found in the indicator's general settings, allows users to automatically remove all visual elements of an FVG from the chart once price has fully mitigated it. This helps maintain chart clarity by focusing on active FVGs.
Partial Fill Visualization: When price enters an FVG, the indicator offers a dynamic visual representation: the portion of the FVG that has been filled is shown as a "mitigated box" (typically with a distinct color), while the original FVG box shrinks to clearly highlight the remaining, unfilled portion. This two-part display provides an immediate visual cue about how much of the FVG's imbalance has been addressed and what potential remains within the gap.
Visual Filtering by ATR Proximity: To help users focus on the most relevant price action, FVGs can be dynamically hidden if they are located further from the current price than a user-defined multiple of the Average True Range (ATR). This behavior is controlled by the "Filter Band Width (ATR Multiple)" input; setting this to zero disables the filter entirely, ensuring all detected FVGs remain visible regardless of their proximity to price.
Alternative Usage Example: Mitigation Lines as Key Support/Resistance Levels
For traders preferring a minimalist chart focused on key Fair Value Gap (FVG) levels, the indicator's visualization settings can be customized to display only FVG mitigation lines. This approach leverages these lines as potential support and resistance zones, reflecting areas where price might revisit to address imbalances.
To configure this view:
Disable FVG Boxes: Turn off "Show FVG Boxes" (for LTF) or "Show Boxes" (for MTF/HTF) for the desired timeframes.
Hide Midlines: Disable the visibility of the 50% FVG Midlines (Equilibrium/EQ).
Ensure Mitigation Lines are Visible: Keep "Mitigation Lines" enabled.
Retain All Mitigation Lines:
Disable the "Hide Fully Mitigated FVGs" option in the general settings.
Enable the feature to "keep mitigation lines visible even after an FVG is fully mitigated". This ensures lines from all FVGs (active or fully mitigated) remain on the chart, which is only effective if "Hide Fully Mitigated FVGs" is disabled.
This setup offers:
A Decluttered Chart: Focuses solely on the FVG opening levels.
Precise S/R Zones: Treats mitigation lines as specific points for potential price reactions.
Historical Level Analysis: Includes lines from past, fully mitigated FVGs for a comprehensive view of significant price levels.
For enhanced usability with this focused view, consider these optional additions:
The on-chart Information Panel can be activated to display a quick summary of the nearest unmitigated FVG levels.
Mitigation Line Labels can also be activated for clear price level identification. A customizable horizontal bar offset is available for positioning these labels; for example, offsets of 4 for LTF, 8 for MTF, and 12 for HTF can be effective.
FVG Classification (Large FVG)
This feature allows for distinguishing FVGs based on their size relative to market volatility.
Enable Classification: Users can enable "Classify FVG (Large FVG)" to identify FVGs that are significantly larger than average.
ATR-Based Threshold: An FVG is classified as "Large" if its height (price range) is greater than or equal to the Average True Range (ATR) of its timeframe multiplied by a user-defined "Large FVG Threshold (ATR Multiple)". The ATR period for this calculation is also configurable.
Dedicated Colors: Large FVGs (both bullish/bearish and active/mitigated) can be assigned unique colors, making them easily distinguishable on the chart.
Panel Icon: Large FVGs are marked with a special icon in the Info Panel.
Information Panel
An on-chart panel provides a quick summary of the nearest unmitigated FVG levels.
Visibility and Position: The panel can be shown/hidden and positioned in any of the nine standard locations on the chart (e.g., Top Right, Middle Center).
Content: It displays the price levels of the nearest unmitigated bullish and bearish FVGs for LTF, MTF (if active), and HTF (if active). It also indicates if these nearest FVGs are Large FVGs (if classification is enabled) using a selectable icon.
Styling: Text size, border color, header background/text colors, default text color, and "N/A" cell background color are customizable.
Highlighting: Background and text colors for the cells displaying the overall nearest bullish and bearish FVG levels (across all active timeframes) can be customized to draw attention to the most proximate FVG.
Comprehensive Alert System
The indicator offers a granular alert system for various FVG-related events, configurable for each timeframe (LTF, MTF, HTF) independently. Users can enable alerts for:
New FVG Formation: Separate alerts for new bullish and new bearish FVG formations.
FVG Entry/Partial Fill: Separate alerts for price entering a bullish FVG or a bearish FVG.
FVG Full Mitigation: Separate alerts for full mitigation of bullish and bearish FVGs.
FVG Midline (EQ) Touch: Separate alerts for price touching the midline of a bullish or bearish FVG.
Alert messages are detailed, providing information such as the timeframe, FVG type (bull/bear, Large FVG), relevant price levels, and timestamps.
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This section provides additional information regarding the indicator's usage, performance considerations, and potential interactions with the TradingView platform. Understanding these points can help users optimize their experience and troubleshoot effectively.
Performance and Resource Management
Maximum FVGs to Track : The "Max FVGs to Track" input (defaulting to 25) limits the number of FVG objects processed for each category (e.g., LTF Bullish, MTF Bearish). Increasing this value significantly can impact performance due to more objects being iterated over and potentially drawn, especially when multiple timeframes are active.
Drawing Object Limits : To manage performance, this script sets its own internal limits on the number of drawing objects it displays. While it allows for up to approximately 500 lines (max_lines_count=500) and 500 labels (max_labels_count=500), the number of FVG boxes is deliberately restricted to a maximum of 150 (max_boxes_count=150). This specific limit for boxes is a key performance consideration: displaying too many boxes can significantly slow down the indicator, and a very high number is often not essential for analysis. Enabling all visual elements for many FVGs across all three timeframes can cause the indicator to reach these internal limits, especially the stricter box limit
Optimization Strategies : To help you manage performance, reduce visual clutter, and avoid exceeding drawing limits when using this indicator, I recommend the following strategies:
Maintain or Lower FVG Tracking Count: The "Max FVGs to Track" input defaults to 25. I find this value generally sufficient for effective analysis and balanced performance. You can keep this default or consider reducing it further if you experience performance issues or prefer a less dense FVG display.
Utilize Proximity Filtering: I suggest activating the "Filter Band Width (ATR Multiple)" option (found under "General Settings") to display only those FVGs closer to the current price. From my experience, a value of 5 for the ATR multiple often provides a good starting point for balanced performance, but you should feel free to adjust this based on market volatility and your specific trading needs.
Hide Fully Mitigated FVGs: I strongly recommend enabling the "Hide Fully Mitigated FVGs" option. This setting automatically removes all visual elements of an FVG from the chart once it has been fully mitigated by price. Doing so significantly reduces the number of active drawing objects, lessens computational load, and helps maintain chart clarity by focusing only on active, relevant FVGs.
Disable FVG Display for Unused Timeframes: If you are not actively monitoring certain higher timeframes (MTF or HTF) for FVG analysis, I advise disabling their display by unchecking "Show MTF FVGs" or "Show HTF FVGs" respectively. This can provide a significant performance boost.
Simplify Visual Elements: For active FVGs, consider hiding less critical visual elements if they are not essential for your specific analysis. This could include box labels, borders, or even entire FVG boxes if, for example, only the mitigation lines are of interest for a particular timeframe.
Settings Changes and Platform Limits : This indicator is comprehensive and involves numerous calculations and drawings. When multiple settings are changed rapidly in quick succession, it is possible, on occasion, for TradingView to issue a "Runtime error: modify_study_limit_exceeding" or similar. This can cause the indicator to temporarily stop updating or display errors.
Recommended Approach : When adjusting settings, it is advisable to wait a brief moment (a few seconds) after each significant change. This allows the indicator to reprocess and update on the chart before another change is made
Error Recovery : Should such a runtime error occur, making a minor, different adjustment in the settings (e.g., toggling a checkbox off and then on again) and waiting briefly will typically allow the indicator to recover and resume correct operation. This behavior is related to platform limitations when handling complex scripts with many inputs and drawing objects.
Multi-Timeframe (MTF/HTF) Data and Behavior
HTF FVG Confirmation is Essential: : For an FVG from a higher timeframe (MTF or HTF) to be identified and displayed on your current chart (LTF), the three-bar pattern forming the FVG on that higher timeframe must consist of fully closed bars. The indicator does not draw speculative FVGs based on incomplete/forming bars from higher timeframes.
Data Retrieval and LTF Processing: The indicator may use techniques like lookahead = barmerge.lookahead_on for timely data retrieval from higher timeframes. However, the actual detection of an FVG occurs after all its constituent bars on the HTF have closed.
Appearance Timing on LTF (1 LTF Candle Delay): As a natural consequence of this, an FVG that is confirmed on an HTF (i.e., its third bar closes) will typically become visible on your LTF chart one LTF bar after its confirmation on the HTF.
Example: Assume an FVG forms on a 30-minute chart at 15:30 (i.e., with the close of the 30-minute bar that covers the 15:00-15:30 period). If you are monitoring this FVG on a 15-minute chart, the indicator will detect this newly formed 30-minute FVG while processing the data for the 15-minute bar that starts at 15:30 and closes at 15:45. Therefore, the 30-minute FVG will become visible on your 15-minute chart at the earliest by 15:45 (i.e., with the close of that relevant 15-minute LTF candle). This means the HTF FVG is reflected on the LTF chart with a delay equivalent to one LTF candle.
FVG Detection and Display Logic
Fair Value Gaps (FVGs) on the current chart timeframe (LTF) are detected based on barstate.isconfirmed. This means the three-bar pattern must be complete with closed bars before an FVG is identified. This confirmation method prevents FVGs from being prematurely identified on the forming bar.
Alerts
Alert Setup : To receive alerts from this indicator, you must first ensure you have enabled the specific alert conditions you are interested in within the indicator's own settings (see 'Comprehensive Alert System' under the 'FEATURES' section). Once configured, open TradingView's 'Create Alert' dialog. In the 'Condition' tab, select this indicator's name, and crucially, choose the 'Any alert() function call' option from the dropdown list. This setup allows the indicator to trigger alerts based on the precise event conditions you have activated in its settings
Alert Frequency : Alerts are designed to trigger once per bar close (alert.freq_once_per_bar_close) for the specific event.
User Interface (UI) Tips
Settings Group Icons: In the indicator settings menu, timeframe-specific groups are marked with star icons for easier navigation: 🌟 for LTF (Current Chart Timeframe), 🌟🌟 for MTF (Medium Timeframe), and 🌟🌟🌟 for HTF (High Timeframe).
Dependent Inputs: Some input settings are dependent on others being enabled. These dependencies are visually indicated in the settings menu using symbols like "↳" (dependent setting on the next line), "⟷" (mutually exclusive inline options), or "➜" (directly dependent inline option).
Settings Layout Overview: The indicator settings are organized into logical groups for ease of use. Key global display controls – such as toggles for MTF FVGs, HTF FVGs (along with their respective timeframe selectors), and the Information Panel – are conveniently located at the very top within the '⚙️ General Settings' group. This placement allows for quick access to frequently adjusted settings. Other sections provide detailed customization options for each timeframe (LTF, MTF, HTF), specific FVG components, and alert configurations.
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This section provides a high-level overview of the FVG Premium indicator's internal architecture, data flow, and the interaction between its various library components. It is intended for Pine Script™ programmers who wish to understand the indicator's design, potentially extend its functionality, or learn from its structure.
System Architecture and Modular Design
The indicator is architected moduarly, leveraging several custom libraries to separate concerns and enhance code organization and reusability. Each library has a distinct responsibility:
FvgTypes: Serves as the foundational data definition layer. It defines core User-Defined Types (UDTs) like fvgObject (for storing all attributes of an FVG) and drawSettings (for visual configurations), along with enumerations like tfType.
CommonUtils: Provides utility functions for common tasks like mapping user string inputs (e.g., "Dashed" for line style) to their corresponding Pine Script™ constants (e.g., line.style_dashed) and formatting timeframe strings for display.
FvgCalculations: Contains the core logic for FVG detection (both LTF and MTF/HTF via requestMultiTFBarData), FVG classification (Large FVGs based on ATR), and checking FVG interactions with price (mitigation, partial fill).
FvgObject: Implements an object-oriented approach by attaching methods to the fvgObject UDT. These methods manage the entire visual lifecycle of an FVG on the chart, including drawing, updating based on state changes (e.g., mitigation), and deleting drawing objects. It's responsible for applying the visual configurations defined in drawSettings.
FvgPanel: Manages the creation and dynamic updates of the on-chart information panel, which displays key FVG levels.
The main indicator script acts as the orchestrator, initializing these libraries, managing user inputs, processing data flow between libraries, and handling the main event loop (bar updates) for FVG state management and alerts.
Core Data Flow and FVG Lifecycle Management
The general data flow and FVG lifecycle can be summarized as follows:
Input Processing: User inputs from the "Settings" dialog are read by the main indicator script. Visual style inputs (colors, line styles, etc.) are consolidated into a types.drawSettings object (defined in FvgTypes). Other inputs (timeframes, filter settings, alert toggles) control the behavior of different modules. CommonUtils assists in mapping some string inputs to Pine constants.
FVG Detection:
For the current chart timeframe (LTF), FvgCalculations.detectFvg() identifies potential FVGs based on bar patterns.
For MTF/HTF, the main indicator script calls FvgCalculations.requestMultiTFBarData() to fetch necessary bar data from higher timeframes, then FvgCalculations.detectMultiTFFvg() identifies FVGs.
Newly detected FVGs are instantiated as types.fvgObject and stored in arrays within the main script. These objects also undergo classification (e.g., Large FVG) by FvgCalculations.
State Update & Interaction: On each bar, the main indicator script iterates through active FVG objects to manage their state based on price interaction:
Initially, the main script calls FvgCalculations.fvgInteractionCheck() to efficiently determine if the current bar's price might be interacting with a given FVG.
If a potential interaction is flagged, the main script then invokes methods directly on the fvgObject instance (e.g., updateMitigation(), updatePartialFill(), checkMidlineTouch(), which are part of FvgObject).
These fvgObject methods are responsible for the detailed condition checking and the actual modification of the FVG's state. For instance, the updateMitigation() and updatePartialFill() methods internally utilize specific helper functions from FvgCalculations (like checkMitigation() and checkPartialMitigation()) to confirm the precise nature of the interaction before updating the fvgObject’s state fields (such as isMitigated, currentTop, currentBottom, or isMidlineTouched).
Visual Rendering:
The FvgObject.updateDrawings() method is called for each fvgObject. This method is central to drawing management; it creates, updates, or deletes chart drawings (boxes, lines, labels) based on the FVG's current state, its prev_* (previous bar state) fields for optimization, and the visual settings passed via the drawSettings object.
Information Panel Update: The main indicator script determines the nearest FVG levels, populates a panelData object (defined in FvgPanelLib), and calls FvgPanel.updatePanel() to refresh the on-chart display.
Alert Generation: Based on the updated FVG states and user-enabled alert settings, the main indicator script constructs and triggers alerts using Pine Script's alert() function."
Key Design Considerations
UDT-Centric Design: The fvgObject UDT is pivotal, acting as a stateful container for all information related to a single FVG. Most operations revolve around creating, updating, or querying these objects.
State Management: To optimize drawing updates and manage FVG lifecycles, fvgObject instances store their previous bar's state (e.g., prevIsVisible, prevCurrentTop). The FvgObject.updateDrawings() method uses this to determine if a redraw is necessary, minimizing redundant drawing calls.
Settings Object: A drawSettings object is populated once (or when inputs change) and passed to drawing functions. This avoids repeatedly reading numerous input() values on every bar or within loops, improving performance.
Dynamic Arrays for FVG Storage: Arrays are used to store collections of fvgObject instances, allowing for dynamic management (adding new FVGs, iterating for updates).
ICT TIME ELEMENTS [KaninFX]## Overview
The ICT Time Elements indicator is a comprehensive trading tool designed to visualize the most critical market sessions and timeframes according to Inner Circle Trader (ICT) methodology. This indicator helps traders identify high-probability trading opportunities by highlighting key market sessions, killzones, and liquidity periods throughout the trading day.
## Key Features
### 🕐 Complete ICT Time Framework
- **Asian Range**: 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM (NY Time) - Evening consolidation period
- **London Killzone**: 2:00 AM - 5:00 AM (NY Time) - European market opening liquidity
- **NY Killzone**: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM (NY Time) - US market opening with high volatility
- **Silver Bullet Sessions**:
- London Silver Bullet: 3:00 AM - 4:00 AM
- AM Silver Bullet: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- PM Silver Bullet: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- **Lunch Hours**: 5:00 AM - 7:00 AM & 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Lower volatility periods)
- **News Embargo**: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM (High impact news release window)
- **20-Minute Macros**: :50 to :10 minutes of each hour (Short-term reversal periods)
- **True Day Close**: 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM (Official market close)
### 🎨 Visual Customization
- **Multiple Themes**: Dark, Light, and Custom color schemes
- **Adjustable Opacity**: Control zone transparency (0-100%)
- **Font Customization**: Tiny, Small, Normal, Large text sizes
- **Custom Colors**: Personalize each zone with your preferred colors
- **Professional Display**: Clean histogram visualization with zone labels
### 🌍 Multi-Timezone Support
Built-in support for major trading centers:
- America/New_York (Default)
- America/Chicago
- America/Los_Angeles
- Europe/London
- Asia/Tokyo
- Asia/Shanghai
- Australia/Sydney
### 📊 Smart Information Display
- **Real-time Zone Detection**: Automatically identifies current active session
- **Zone Labels**: Clear labeling at the center of each time period
- **Current Zone Indicator**: Arrow pointer showing the active session
- **Comprehensive Info Table**: Quick reference for all time zones and their schedules
- **Flexible Table Positioning**: Place info table in any corner of your chart
### ⚡ Performance Optimized
- **Memory Management**: Automatic cleanup of old labels to maintain performance
- **Efficient Processing**: Optimized time calculations for smooth operation
- **Resource Control**: Limited label generation to prevent system overload
## How It Works
The indicator continuously monitors the current time against predefined ICT session schedules. When price action enters a recognized time zone, the indicator:
1. **Highlights the Period**: Colors the histogram bar according to the active session
2. **Labels the Zone**: Places descriptive text identifying the current market condition
3. **Updates Info Table**: Shows current session status and complete schedule
4. **Tracks Macro Periods**: Identifies 20-minute reversal windows within major sessions
### Special Features
- **Macro Detection**: Automatically identifies when current time falls within a 20-minute macro period
- **Session Overlap Handling**: Properly manages overlapping time zones with priority logic
- **Dynamic Color Adjustment**: Theme-aware color selection for optimal visibility
## Best Use Cases
### For ICT Traders
- Identify optimal entry times during killzone sessions
- Recognize silver bullet opportunities for quick scalps
- Avoid trading during lunch hour consolidations
- Prepare for news embargo volatility
### For Session Traders
- Track major market session transitions
- Plan trading strategy around high-liquidity periods
- Understand global market flow and timing
### For Swing Traders
- Identify macro trend continuation points
- Time position entries during optimal sessions
- Understand market structure changes across sessions
## Installation & Setup
1. Add the indicator to your TradingView chart
2. Select your preferred timezone from the dropdown
3. Choose theme (Dark/Light) or customize colors
4. Adjust font size and table position to your preference
5. Enable/disable features as needed for your trading style
## Pro Tips
- **Combine with Price Action**: Use time zones alongside support/resistance levels
- **Focus on Killzones**: Highest probability setups occur during London and NY killzones
- **Watch Silver Bullets**: These 1-hour windows often provide excellent reversal opportunities
- **Respect Lunch Hours**: Lower volatility periods - consider smaller position sizes
- **News Embargo Awareness**: Prepare for potential whipsaws during 8:30-9:30 AM
## Conclusion
The ICT Time Elements indicator transforms complex ICT timing concepts into an easy-to-read visual tool. Whether you're a beginner learning ICT methodology or an experienced trader looking to optimize your timing, this indicator provides the essential market session awareness needed for successful trading.
*Compatible with all TradingView plans and timeframes. Works best on 1-minute to 1-hour charts for optimal session visualization.*
The ICT Ultimate Grid | MarketMaverisk GroupThe ICT Ultimate Grid | MarketMaverisk Group
This script is a fully customizable checklist based on ICT (Inner Circle Trader) concepts. It helps traders validate entry conditions across three timeframes:
LTP (Long-Term), ITP (Intermediate-Term), and STP (Short-Term).
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✅ Purpose & Utility:
Instead of generating simple buy/sell signals, this tool assists traders in making structured, confirmation-based decisions. It presents a visual checklist with 11 customizable columns—each can be individually toggled for each timeframe and displays ✅ or ❌ confirmation status.
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🧠 Confirmation Structure:
The checklist covers the following core elements from the ICT methodology:
• ERL⇔IRL and IRL⇔ERL (presented as special confirmations below the table)
• DOL – Drow On liqudity Level
• PD – permium or discuant
• SMT – Smart Money Trap / Inter-market Divergence
• CSD – Change in State of dlivery
• MSS – Market Structure Shift
• MMXM – Market maker (buy or sell) model
• FVG – Fair Value Gap
• OB – Order Block
• BRK.B – breker Block
Each item can be enabled or disabled for LTP, ITP, and STP individually.
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📊 Visual Design:
• Clean, compact table displayed in the top-right corner of the chart.
• Clear color scheme (✅ Green = Confirmed, ❌ Red = Not Confirmed, Grey = Hidden/Disabled).
• Timeframes are stacked row-wise (LTP, ITP, STP).
• Inputs allow fine-grained control over what elements are shown in each timeframe.
• Additional rows are used to confirm:
• HTF Key Level
• Direction: Reversal ↩️ or Continuation 🔂
• Bias: Bullish 🔼 or Bearish 🔽
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📈 Use Case:
This tool is ideal for traders who follow:
• ICT-based trading approaches
• Market structure + Liquidity analysis
• Day trading, scalping, or swing setups
• Confirmation-based entries after higher-timeframe alignment
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⚙️ Recommended Timeframe Settings:
• LTP = D1 or 4H
• ITP = 1H or 15min
• STP = 5min or 3min or 1min
• Session time: Best used between 02:00 and 05:00 on london killzone & 08:00 and 12:00 on New york killzone in New York timezone (UTC -5)
(you can customize this in strategy version)
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🛠 Technical Note:
This version is an indicator and does not generate signals or alerts by itself. For full automation, a strategy version is also available upon request.
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Let me know if you’d like me to also write a “strategy description” or help you prepare the public chart layout 📊 to make your publish clean and attractivE
CandelaCharts - Buyside & Sellside 📝 Overview
The Buyside & Sellside Liquidity Indicator is designed to identify and emphasize one of the foundational concepts within the ICT (Inner Circle Trader) trading methodology: liquidity levels.
This tool focuses on pinpointing key areas in the market where buy-side and sell-side liquidity is concentrated, providing traders with insights into potential price targets, reversal zones, and institutional order flow behavior.
By highlighting these liquidity zones, the indicator serves as a strategic aid in understanding market dynamics and enhancing decision-making in alignment with ICT principles.
📦 Features
Buyside & Sellside Liquidity
Invalidated Liquidity
Threshold
Styling
⚙️ Settings
Liquidity: Controls visibility of Bullish/Bearish Liquidity levels.
Invalidated: Displays the invalidated liquidity levels.
Levels: Controls the number of Liquidity levels that will be displayed.
Line Style: Customize the line style and width.
Threshold: Filter by swing points the Liquidity levels.
Labels: Control the Labels visibility.
⚡️ Showcase
Buyside & Sellside
Invalidated
🚨 Alerts
This script offers alert options for all signal types.
Bearish Signal
A bearish signal is generated when the price reaches a Buyside Liquidity level.
Bullish Signal
A bullish signal is generated when the price reaches a Sellside Liquidity level.
⚠️ Disclaimer
Trading involves significant risk, and many participants may incur losses. The content on this site is not intended as financial advice and should not be interpreted as such. Decisions to buy, sell, hold, or trade securities, commodities, or other financial instruments carry inherent risks and are best made with guidance from qualified financial professionals. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Live ICT Manipulation Candle [London Session, DST]📌 Live ICT Manipulation Candle
🔍 What This Script Does:
This indicator highlights the most volatile ( manipulative ) candle during the London session, based on range and volume, in real-time. It is designed specifically for intraday traders who follow ICT ( Inner Circle Trader ) concepts.
Key Features:
Tracks and highlights the manipulation candle between 3:00 AM to 5:00 AM NY time, adjusted for daylight savings (DST).
Displays a colored box around the manipulation candle and optionally shows a "Manipulation" label ( see chart below ).
Works on 1m, 5m, or 15m charts only — ensures high accuracy and alignment with ICT intraday concepts.
Designed for clarity during live session development.
⚠️ Disclaimer & Transparency:
This script was previously removed by TradingView due to being published with protected ( closed ) source code. I apologize for that oversight.
If you're studying ICT concepts or trading the London session volatility, this script can help you visually anchor the key manipulation point each day!
The indicator doesn't put the circles on. I put them to show the key manipulation areas per London session.
Happy trading and stay sharp!
@TJT_Pro
CVD Candlestick - Milana TradesThe CVD Candlestick indicator visualizes Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) in the form of candlesticks, providing a deeper insight into intrabar buying and selling pressure.
Instead of plotting CVD as a simple line, this indicator displays it as a candle chart, allowing traders to analyze the momentum of volume delta just like price action.
How it Works
Delta is calculated as the difference between the bar’s close and open: delta = close - open.
Divergence + ICT-Based Confirmation
This indicator can be used effectively to detect CVD-price divergences, which may signal early signs of weakness in the current trend. When integrated with ICT (Inner Circle Trader) concepts, it becomes a powerful tool for precision-based trading setups.
CVD Divergence Logic:
A bearish divergence occurs when price makes a higher high while CVD makes a lower high — suggesting weakening buyer aggression.
A bullish divergence occurs when price makes a lower low while CVD makes a higher low — signaling potential seller exhaustion.
ICT Confirmation Methods:
After identifying divergence on CVD, traders may look for confirmation using ICT techniques, such as:
1) Liquidity sweeps (e.g. price takes out a prior high/low into a divergence zone)
2) Breaker blocks or order blocks aligning with the divergence area
3) Market structure shifts following divergence
4) Optimal Trade Entry (OTE) levels confluencing with CVD-based signals
Example Setup:
Identify divergence between price and CVD.
Wait for liquidity sweep or market structure break in the same zone.
Confirm entry with lower time frame precision, if needed.
Data Candle
CVD is computed as the cumulative sum of delta over time.
For each bar, a synthetic candlestick is generated based on:
CVD Open = previous CVD value
CVD Close = current CVD value
High/Low = relative range based on Open/Close
Candlestick color indicates whether buyers (green) or sellers (red) dominated the bar.
Note : This implementation uses price-based delta for simplicity and works universally across assets. For bid/ask-based delta, a feed with order book data is required, which is not accessible in Pine Script.
Use Cases
Identify divergences between price and volume delta
Confirm or question breakouts and trend strength
Use in combination with VWAP, volume profile, or liquidity zones
Analyze intrabar sentiment in a candlestick format
Features
CVD represented as full candlesticks
Clear color distinction for delta direction
Works on all symbols and timeframes
Lightweight and responsive
Order Blocks [TakingProphets]The Order Blocks indicator automatically finds and highlights institutional Order Blocks (OBs) on your chart — powerful price zones where smart money has previously entered the market with large orders. These areas often act as strong support or resistance, and they’re key tools for traders using ICT (Inner Circle Trader) and Smart Money Concepts (SMC) strategies.
📘 What’s an Order Block?
An Order Block is usually the last bullish or bearish candle before a big move or shift in market structure. It represents where banks, funds, or institutions placed large buy or sell orders. Retail traders often miss these zones, but smart money traders use them to anticipate where price may return, stall, or even reverse.
This indicator identifies these zones for you — both bullish and bearish — so you don’t have to manually mark them.
🔍 How the Indicator Works
It waits for a market structure shift — when price breaks out of a recent high or low range.
Then it looks back to find the last opposite candle before that breakout — that candle becomes the OB.
It draws a box from the open of that candle to the high/low (depending on type) and keeps updating the box forward.
You can choose how strict the OBs need to be (Small, Medium, or Large) using ATR-based size filtering.
🔄 Breaker Blocks (Optional Feature)
If price closes through an Order Block in the opposite direction, that OB is considered invalid. But instead of deleting it, the indicator can automatically draw a Breaker Block. Breakers are important because they often become new support or resistance zones — a sign the market has flipped direction and is now respecting that level in a new way.
🎛 Custom Settings
Choose OB detection sensitivity: High (shows smaller moves), Medium, or Low (only the biggest institutional moves).
Customize colors and whether you want to show borders on each block.
Turn Breaker Blocks on or off based on your strategy.
Everything is dynamic and updates live as price evolves.
💡 Why Use It?
Knowing where smart money entered the market gives you a huge edge. Price often returns to these Order Blocks to "rebalance" or fill unfilled orders. With this indicator, you’ll:
Spend less time marking charts.
Spot high-probability entry zones faster.
Avoid common retail traps and trade with the algorithm.
[Pandora's Chambers] BUY/SELL Blocks + Strength FCBased on the secret technique of ATTA,
Traditional price action analysis techniques, such as ICT (Inner Circle Trader), are often based on subjective interpretations and frequently miss the true structure of the market according to the Wyckoff method. The " BUY/SELL Blocks + Strength FC" indicator aims to correct this problem by automatically and accurately identifying buy/sell "blocks" according to Wyckoff principles, calculating volume strength, filtering breached blocks, and displaying precise support and resistance levels.
Indicator Highlights
Buy/Sell Blocks Identification
Uses the ta.pivothigh and ta.pivotlow functions to locate upper and lower pivot points, and draws a "box" between the two points to represent the block.
Each block is automatically extended to the right of the chart (can be disabled in settings) for a fixed number of bars or until the end of the chart.
Colors are configurable: turquoise shades for buy blocks, and purple for sell blocks.
Volume Strength Calculation and Update
In each candle, positive volume (in a rising market) or negative volume (in a falling market) is added to the relevant block.
Displays in percentages which side (buyers/sellers) controls the block: a label on the block shows +XX% or -XX%.
Changes the background color of the box to gray when the net volume flips (e.g., a strong sell block receives a net positive).
Filtering Breached Blocks
Option to automatically filter and remove blocks where the price has closed above the top of the sell block or below the bottom of the buy block, in order to maintain a clean and focused chart.
"Adjusted" Fibonacci Grid
In the last calculated bars, the indicator identifies the nearest high support level (sup) and the nearest low resistance level (res) among all existing blocks.
Based on sup and res, a Fibonacci grid of 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% is constructed, automatically updating as the chart progresses.
What is so new here?
Accuracy according to Wyckoff and not personal interpretation: In the Wyckoff method, market oscillations are built on supply and demand balances in precise price gaps. Here, each block is built directly on pivots from a number of bars back, and not on feelings of an "area" as is sometimes done in ICT techniques.
Quantitative measurement of control: The indicator does not settle for a visual identification of a block but calculates for each block the buy volume versus the sell volume, and clearly displays who is in control.
Automatic filtering to maintain relevance: Breached blocks are removed, so only the strong areas that have not yet been closed remain.
Full integration with modern price action: Understanding price movement is measured here objectively, leaving no room for subjective interpretations of "structure breaks" or "diagonal waves" that standard tools do not support.
Why is the existing price action not enough?
Inconsistency in defining supply and demand zones: Many techniques rely on manual marking of "buy zones" only, without fixed criteria (number of bars back, low highs, volume, etc.).
Scarcity of quantitative indicators: Without calculating net volume, it is difficult to know if a particular block is truly supported by the power of buyers or sellers.
Net invalidation of blocks that have been violated: Repeated breaches of support and resistance areas below/above their boundaries confuse the trader, while here they are automatically removed.
The " BUY/SELL Blocks + Strength FC" indicator comes to correct all these shortcomings, and provides the user with an objective, accurate, and quantitative framework for understanding the dynamics of the market and identifying volume-based support and resistance areas, according to the principles of the Wyckoff method.
FVG [TakingProphets]🧠 Purpose
This indicator is built for traders applying Inner Circle Trader (ICT) methodology. It detects and manages Fair Value Gaps (FVGs) — price imbalances that often act as future reaction zones. It also highlights New Day Opening Gaps (NDOGs) and New Week Opening Gaps (NWOGs) that frequently play a role in early-session price behavior.
📚 What is a Fair Value Gap?
A Fair Value Gap forms when price moves rapidly, skipping over a portion of the chart between three candles — typically between the high of the first candle and the low of the third. These zones are considered inefficient, meaning institutions may return to them later to:
-Rebalance unfilled orders
-Enter or scale into positions
-Engineer liquidity with minimal slippage
In ICT methodology, FVGs are seen as both entry zones and targets, depending on market structure and context.
⚙️ How It Works
-This script automatically identifies and manages valid FVGs using the following logic:
-Bullish FVGs: When the low of the current candle is above the high from two candles ago
-Bearish FVGs: When the high of the current candle is below the body of two candles ago
-Minimum Gap Filter: Gaps must be larger than 0.05% of price
-Combine Consecutive Gaps (optional): Merges adjacent gaps of the same type
-Consequent Encroachment Line (optional): Plots the midpoint of each gap
-NDOG/NWOG Tracking: Labels gaps created during the 5–6 PM session transition
-Automatic Invalidation: Gaps are removed once price closes beyond their boundary
🎯 Practical Use
-Use unmitigated FVGs as potential entry points or targets
-Monitor NDOG and NWOG for context around daily or weekly opens
-Apply the midpoint (encroachment) line for precise execution decisions
-Let the script handle cleanup — only active, relevant zones remain visible
🎨 Customization
-Control colors for bullish, bearish, and opening gaps
-Toggle FVG borders and midpoint lines
-Enable or disable combining of consecutive gaps
-Fully automated zone management, no manual intervention required
✅ Summary
This tool offers a clear, rules-based approach to identifying price inefficiencies rooted in ICT methodology. Whether used for intraday or swing trading, it helps traders stay focused on valid, active Fair Value Gaps while filtering out noise and maintaining chart clarity.
ICT - Trading ToolsThis indicator is designed for traders who follow the ICT (Inner Circle Trader) concepts. It brings together several essential tools for contextual and time-based market analysis, helping to identify key moments throughout the trading day and highlighting important areas of interest.
🕒 Market Sessions
The indicator allows you to configure up to four distinct sessions: Asia, London, New York AM, and New York PM.
Each session is fully customizable:
Start and end times
Background or line colors
Displayed title on the chart
This makes it easy to quickly identify the different phases of the trading day and spot potential accumulation or distribution zones specific to each session.
⏰ Key Times
You can enable the display of major time-based reference points, such as:
New York Open
New York Midnight
International Midnight (UTC)
These time markers are individually toggleable and fully customizable to suit various timing strategies.
📊 Macro
The indicator also displays the timing of macro - Only displayed on TF < M5
Each macro can be:
Enabled or disabled
Visually customized (text, color, display duration)
This feature helps you anticipate volatility spikes related to economic news and manage your risk accordingly.
🧭 Contextual Display
The indicator also includes several useful visual elements:
Previous Day High/Low (PDH/PDL)
Previous Week High/Low (PWH/PWL)
A customizable title and subtitle at the top of the chart (e.g., strategy or setup name)
Optional display at the bottom of the chart showing: Currency pair, Date, Current timeframe (The position of this info box is configurable)
ICT Macro Zone Boxes w/ Individual H/L Tracking v3.1ICT Macro Zones (Grey Box Version
This indicator dynamically highlights key intraday time-based macro sessions using a clean, minimalistic grey box overlay, helping traders align with institutional trading cycles. Inspired by ICT (Inner Circle Trader) concepts, it tracks real-time highs and lows for each session and optionally extends the zone box after the session ends — making it a precision tool for intraday setups, order flow analysis, and macro-level liquidity sweeps.
### 🔍 **What It Does**
- Plots **six predefined macro sessions** used in Smart Money Concepts:
- AM Macro (09:50–10:10)
- London Close (10:50–11:10)
- Lunch Macro (11:30–13:30)
- PM Macro (14:50–15:10)
- London SB (03:00–04:00)
- PM SB (15:00–16:00)
- Each zone:
- **Tracks high and low dynamically** throughout the session.
- **Draws a consistent grey shaded box** to visualize price boundaries.
- **Displays a label** at the first bar of the session (optional).
- **Optionally extends** the box to the right after the session closes.
### 🧠 **How It Works**
- Uses Pine Script arrays to define each session’s time window, label, and color.
- Detects session entry using `time()` within a New York timezone context.
- High/Low values are updated per bar inside the session window.
- Once a session ends, the box is optionally closed and fixed in place.
- All visual zones use a standardized grey tone for clarity and consistency across charts.
### 🛠️ **Settings**
- **Shade Zone High→Low:** Enable/disable the grey macro box.
- **Extend Box After Session:** Keep the zone visible after it ends.
- **Show Entry Label:** Display a label at the start of each session.
### 🎯 **Why This Script is Unique**
Unlike basic session markers or colored backgrounds, this tool:
- Focuses on **macro moments of liquidity and reversal**, not just open/close times.
- Uses **per-session logic** to individually track price behavior inside key time windows.
- Supports **real-time high/low tracking and clean zone drawing**, ideal for Smart Money and ICT-style strategies.
Perfect — based on your list, here's a **bundle-style description** that not only explains the function of each script but also shows how they **work together** in a Smart Money/ICT workflow. This kind of cross-script explanation is exactly what TradingView wants to see to justify closed-source mashups or interdependent tools.
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📚 ICT SMC Toolkit — Script Integration Guide
This set of advanced Smart Money Concept (SMC) tools is designed for traders who follow ICT-based methodologies, combining liquidity theory, time-based precision, and engineered confluences for high-probability trades. Each indicator is optimized to work both independently and synergistically, forming a comprehensive trading framework.
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First FVG Custom Time Range
**Purpose:**
Plots the **first Fair Value Gap (FVG)** that appears within a defined session (e.g., NY Kill Zone, Custom range). Includes optional retest alerts.
**Best Used With:**
- Use with **ICT Macro Zones (Grey Box Version)** to isolate FVGs during high-probability times like AM Macro or PM SB.
- Combine with **Liquidity Levels** to assess whether FVGs form near swing points or liquidity voids.
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ICT SMC Liquidity Grabs and OB s
**Purpose:**
Detects **liquidity grabs** (stop hunts above/below swing highs/lows) and **bullish/bearish order blocks**. Includes optional Fibonacci OTE levels for sniper entries.
**Best Used With:**
- Use with **ICT Turtle Soup (Reversal)** for confirmation after a liquidity grab.
- Combine with **Macro Zones** to catch order blocks forming inside timed macro windows.
- Match with **Smart Swing Levels** to confirm structure breaks before entry.
ICT SMC Liquidity Levels (Smart Swing Lows)
**Purpose:**
Automatically marks swing highs/lows based on user-defined lookbacks. Tracks whether those levels have been breached or respected.
**Best Used With:**
- Combine with **Turtle Soup** to detect if a swing level was swept, then reversed.
- Use with **Liquidity Grabs** to confirm a grab occurred at a meaningful structural point.
- Align with **Macro Zones** to understand when liquidity events occur within macro session timing.
ICT Turtle Soup (Liquidity Reversal)
**Purpose:**
Implements the classic ICT Turtle Soup model. Looks for swing failure and quick reversals after a liquidity sweep — ideal for catching traps.
Best Used With:
- Confirm with **Liquidity Grabs + OBs** to identify institutional activity at the reversal point.
- Use **Liquidity Levels** to ensure the reversal is happening at valid previous swing highs/lows.
- Amplify probability when pattern appears during **Macro Zones** or near the **First FVG**.
ICT Turtle Soup Ultimate V2
**Purpose:**
An enhanced, multi-layer version of the Turtle Soup setup that includes built-in liquidity checks, OTE levels, structure validation, and customizable visual output.
**Best Used With:**
- Use as an **entry signal generator** when other indicators (e.g., OBs, liquidity grabs) are aligned.
- Pair with **Macro Zones** for high-precision timing.
- Combine with **First FVG** to anticipate price rebalancing before explosive moves.
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## 🧠 Workflow Example:
1. **Start with Macro Zones** to focus only on institutional trading windows.
2. Look for **Liquidity Grabs or Swing Sweeps** around key highs/lows.
3. Check for a **Turtle Soup Reversal** or **Order Block Reaction** near that level.
4. Confirm confluence with a **Fair Value Gap**.
5. Execute using the **OTE level** from the Liquidity Grabs + OB script.
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Let me know which script you want to publish first — I’ll tailor its **individual TradingView description** and flag its ideal **“Best Used With” partners** to help users see the value in your ecosystem.
Initial Imbalance [First FVG - ICT] v1Initial Imbalance v1
This indicator identifies the first Fair Value Gap (FVG) at the start of a user-defined session, inspired by The Inner Circle Trader. It helps traders spot initial imbalance in a sessions price action, offering filter options to refine FVG detection and optional session high/low lines for context.
Features:
Detects the first bullish or bearish FVG at the session start (default: 08:30). ISE: Sets a custom session start time (hour and minute).
Filters FVGs by size: None, ATR-based, or Points-based.
Displays session high/low lines (optional) to visualize the session range.
Customizable colors for bullish and bearish FVGs (background and border derived from a single color input).
Alerts for new FVGs and mitigated FVGs.
Settings:
Session Start Time: Define the hour and minute for the session start.
FVG Filter Type: Choose None, ATR, or Points to filter FVGs by size.
ATR Multiple / Minimum Points: Set the minimum FVG size for ATR or Points filters.
Show Session High/Low Lines: Toggle visibility of session range lines.
Bullish/Bearish FVG Colors: Customize colors for FVGs.
Technical Details:
Overlay indicator, displayed directly on the price chart.
This indicator is ideal for traders seeking to identify key price imbalances at the start of a session, with flexible filtering and visualization options.
ICT Turtle Soup (Liquidity Reversal)ICT Turtle Soup — Liquidity Reversal Detection
Classic Liquidity Trap Reversal Strategy for Smart Money Traders
This indicator implements the ICT Turtle Soup concept — a classic liquidity-based reversal pattern — which occurs when price runs above or below a recent swing level to grab liquidity, then sharply reverses. This pattern is commonly used in Smart Money Concepts (SMC) and Inner Circle Trader (ICT) strategies to anticipate false breakouts and high-probability reversals.
🔍 What This Script Does:
Identifies Swing Highs & Lows
Detects recent swing highs and lows using a customizable lookback period.
Tracks Liquidity Grabs
A bearish Turtle Soup setup is triggered when price breaks above a recent swing high but closes back below it.
A bullish Turtle Soup setup is triggered when price breaks below a recent swing low but closes back above it.
These conditions often signal liquidity traps, where price sweeps resting orders before reversing.
Plots Signals Directly on the Chart
Turtle Soup setups are marked with 🐢🔻 (bearish) and 🐢🔺 (bullish) labels.
Optional full-text labels can also be displayed for clarity and journaling.
Includes Alert Conditions
Alerts can be enabled to notify you of bullish or bearish Turtle Soup reversals in real-time.
⚙️ Customization Features:
Adjustable swing lookback period
Enable/disable Turtle Soup labels
Set label font size
Choose your preferred bullish/bearish signal colors
💡 How to Use:
Add this script to your chart (ideally on intraday timeframes such as 5m–15m).
Wait for a Turtle Soup signal near a key swing high/low or liquidity zone.
Combine with other confirmation tools (e.g., FVGs, Order Blocks, OTE) for stronger setups.
Use alerts to stay ahead of fast-moving reversals.
🧠 Why It Works:
Turtle Soup setups are rooted in liquidity theory — they exploit the market’s tendency to sweep obvious swing levels before reversing. These moves often trap retail traders and mark the beginning of Smart Money entries.
🔗 Best Used With:
Maximize the edge by combining this with other SMC tools:
✅ First FVG — Opening Range Fair Value Gap Detector
✅ ICT SMC Liquidity Grabs + OB + Fibonacci OTE Levels
✅ Liquidity Levels — Smart Swing Lows
Together, they create a complete ecosystem for identifying, confirming, and executing liquidity-driven trade setups with precision.
