Volume Accumulation Percentage Indicator (0-100)This indicator is the same as LazyBear's indicator with the same title. I simplified it and changed the range to 0-100 so that it can be stacked with RSI indicator. 50 cross is the equivalent of zero cross in the original indicator.
PS: Drag and drop the indicator on RSI for stacking. Go to the settings and scale it to right.
More explanation on the original indicator:
在腳本中搜尋"accumulation"
Buy and Hold, which day of month is best to buy?I wanted to invest a certain fiat amount each month and was wondering which day would be best to do this.
So, with this script, you can set your entry day. On the last day of the date range, it will close all positions. You can then see what amount of the asset you have accumulated to date. If you try all the days of the month and see when you can sell the most amount of the asset, you've found the best buy date of the month for that asset.
A second option is to set an exit day. This is good for a strategy where you would go long (buy) on the entry date and short (sell) on the exit day.
This was inspired by people running out of money by the end of the month and selling their asset, which could make the price fall. Then when they receive the wages by the 5th or so, they would rebuy, causing the price to go up.
Orderblocks | iSolani
Revealing Institutional Footprints: The iSolani Volume-Powered Order Block System
Where Smart Money Leaves Its Mark – Automated Zone Detection for Discretionary Traders
Core Methodology
Pressure-Weighted Volume Analysis
Calculates directional commitment using candle position:
Buying Pressure = Total Volume × (Closing Price – Low) / (High – Low)
Selling Pressure = Total Volume × (High – Closing Price) / (High – Low)
Normalizes values against 31-period EMAs to filter retail noise
Adaptive Block Triggering
Identifies significant zones when:
Absolute Buy/Sell Difference > 4× SMA of Historical Differences (default)
Price closes bullishly (green block) or bearishly (red block)
Self-Maintaining Visualization
Blocks auto-extend rightward until price breaches critical level
Invalidated zones removed in real-time via array management
Technical Innovation
Dynamic Threshold Adjustment
Multiplier parameter (default 4) automatically scales with market volatility
Institutional-Grade Metrics
Blocks display:
Volume disparity in absolute terms
Percentage deviation from 33-period average
Directional bias through color-coding
Efficient Memory Handling
O(n) complexity cleanup routine prevents chart lag
System Workflow
Calculates real-time buy/sell pressure ratios
Compares to historical average (31-period default)
Generates semi-transparent zones (85% opacity) at spike locations
Monitors price interaction with block boundaries
Automatically retracts invalid zones
Standard Configuration
Sensitivity : 4× multiplier (ideal for 15m-4h charts)
Visuals : Red/green blocks with white text labels
Duration : 50-bar default extension
Volume Baseline : 33-period EMA filter
Boundary Check : Close beyond block high/low triggers deletion
This system transforms raw market data into a institutional roadmap – not by predicting turns, but by revealing where concentrated volume makes turns statistically probable. The color-coded blocks serve as persistent yet adaptive markers of where professional liquidity resides.
Volume using Candle RangeAnother way of finding out a rough estimate of the volume or how much bulls or bears were in control using only the range of the candlesticks in relation to the closing price. If the close is in the higher range zone then the volume is said to have been positive, if the close is in the lower range zone then the volume is said to have been negative. The close is compared to the midpoint of the candle to see how far from the midpoint the close was.
The columns bars show how far each candlestick's close price is to the midpoint of its high and low. It's possible for the column bar to be a different color than the candlestick itself if the close was above or below the midpoint. An average line is shown that takes the average of a given length amount of column bars. There is an option to show the absolute value only of the columns and the average line.
This is based on an idea I found about candlestick range bars implying volume. This is an attempt to put that theory into practice and to see if there's any truth to it. It's not exactly volume and may not always look like it, and it does not show how many trades took place but instead tries to use price in relation to the high and low range.
Divergence TemplateDivergence Template!
This public indicator helps you to find as many divergences with as many indicators you like, without the long hassle of knowing and coding the divergence yourself.
Just replace the "Divergence Condition" with your formula and give it a title in the second step, everything simply illustrated to someone without any coding experience!
This example is calculating A/D Divergences.
Let's make 2021 great!
With help of @madoqa.
Whale Trading SystemThis script is an advanced version of the distributional blocks script.
In distributional buys and sells:
I used a high - low cloud filter, which makes it more prudent to sell the next sell higher for sells and to buy the next purchase lower for buys.
I also used the Stochastic Money Flow Index function because it also uses volume to separate regions.
The long period is 52 weeks, which is equal to one year,
The short period is one-fourth of its value, which is equal to a financial quarter.
Then the values calculated with these periods are calculated by stochastic - rsi logic within the function, giving us two averages and separating the regions according to crossovers and crossunders .
In buys and sales, the higher your next distributional position size makes your profit more .
In the old system, there was a confusion as it was not divided into zones.
Because we divide into zones here, zone changes are the last stop to free up existing positions, and you must reopen each time you change zones.
And I changed standard distribution days, depending on the price change and the histogram, as StochMFI also took into account the volume.
In this way, there is sustainability.
I am also sharing my educational idea that explains the logic of this system in more detail :
Now that we have been divided into regions, a maximum of 10 pieces will suffice us.
And the regional shifts will allow us to sell and buy all of our position size, and now we will feel much more comfortable.
The most timeframe I find most accurate are the weekly bars.
Even in the example, we see how we have benefited from the sharp drop in bitcoin, while the price is falling, and we have lowered the average with higher-weight purchases than the previous one.
In both buys and sales here, both the histogram intensities and the average of the purchases you have reduced with the transactions, or the earnings you have increased with the sales, guide you.
In areas with high volatility ,if we adjust our positions properly, even if we follow the changes in the region, we will get rid of those situations with few wounds and we will surely catch the trend!
NOTE : Crossover/crossunder and distributional buy/sell alerts added.
Best regards , Noldo.
Distribution Position Size Panel
This panel is an example position size panel that I prepared and I consider the rates reasonable.
I have prepared this panel so that the money allocated to the investment ends 14 consecutive signals.
The sum of the ratios is 100 units.
You can adjust your positions according to this panel.
The first steps are low rates.
If the phrases are strong, you can specify a position size from the lower digits.
Likewise, when you make a big profit, you can empty your profits in the lower steps.
In the event of a color change, you can return to the beginning or lower limit.
NOTE: This script is an auxiliary command to the distribution blocks script,
if you want to use another script, you can add distribution days to yours.
14 th stake does not appear in the preview, you need to reduce the size of the distribution blocks indicator slightly.
Rafael Zioni's examples of the panels helped a lot, thanks to him.
Stay tuned ! Regards , Noldo.
Distribution Days-BuschiThis script is a simple extension of the script "Distribution Day" from user "kalle2017". Thanks to him!
As the name suggests, the idea is to recognize "distribution days", when the "firm hands sell to the shaky hands" (Kostolany). So, too many distribution days in a certain timeframe can be a sign for a coming correction / bear market.
A distribution day gets triggered when a loss compared on the day before exceeds 0.2 % and the trading volume is higher.
This indicator works on any daily chart symbol but should be primarily used on major indexes.
Possible inputs are "days back" to count how many trading should be examined(default: 25). Additionally, I implemented the possibility to draw a moving average (default: exponential, 50), to eliminate distribution days below, because it is more of an indicator for the upside. Perhaps a little bit too much / too complicated, therefore it is off by default.
Smoothened Williams A/D Strategy Accumulation is a term used to describe a market controlled by buyers;
whereas distribution is defined by a market controlled by sellers.
Williams recommends trading this indicator based on divergences:
Distribution of the security is indicated when the security is making
a new high and the A/D indicator is failing to make a new high. Sell.
Accumulation of the security is indicated when the security is making
a new low and the A/D indicator is failing to make a new low. Buy.
WARNING:
- This script to change bars colors.
Accum/Dist + 200 EMAAccumulation / Distribution Indicator with a 200 EMA applied to it.
Helps to identify market trends and especially useful if combined with Pivot Points.
When AD line is above the 200 EMA and price is hovering above the central Pivot, we assume a bullish bias towards R1 and R2 resistance points. And vice-versa.
A/D+BB+MAAccumulation/Distribution as main indicator.
+Bollinger Band build on A/D
+Moving Average build on A/D
.........
FOR WHAT?
1) Moving Average is one of most useful and right indicator.
2) BB on A/D . BB is channel of Deviation or Volatility , and indicator inside this channel help to understand how far price can go.
Accumulation/Distribution ViewsThis is a script for a view I wanted to go along with the Autoview plugin I bought. Keep in mind this is my first script and was created for me to learn the Pinescript framework. This isn't meant to be perfect. Indicator colors are usually blue or green or red. Also keep in mind since this is my first script in a new framework, the more stuff I build the better improvement. This is just something I wanted to first create with settings I wanted for variance and colors. The things I create in the future will obviously be an improvement.
Accumulation Swing IndexPer Investopedia: The ASI is used to gage the long-term trend by comparing bars which contain its opening, closing, high and low prices throughout a period of time. It is a trend finding/confirming tool.
Frequency Distribution Overlay [SS]Hello all,
This is the frequency distribution indicator. It does as the name suggests,
It breaks down the frequency distribution of any stock over a user defined lookback period and shows where the accumulations rest by percantage.
This is a function that I used to have to export to Excel or SPSS to do, but now its possible in Pinescript!
Essentially, it breaks down the areas a stock has closed in over a defined period and gives you the accumulation for each area.
What it is used for:
It is used to see where the higher areas of price accumulation rest. This helps us to identify potentially likely retracement areas and pullback areas.
It colour coordinates based on distribution and lists the composition of each zone in a label in each box.
The zones are divided by standard deviation, which means that the top and bottom of each range act as substantial areas of support/resistance (as it falls outside the normal variance of a stock).
Customizability:
The indicator is pretty straight forward, you select your desired lookback period and it will adjust accordingly.
Additionally, you can adjust for close, high, low, etc. if you want to see the accumulation and distribution of hights vs, lows vs closes.
You can toggle off the text labels if you don't want them.
The green boxes represent the areas of highest accumulation, the red box the areas of lower accumulation.
You can use it on any timeframe you wish. Above is an example of the daily, but you can also use it on the smaller TFs as well:
TSLA on the 5 minute:
And that is the indicator!
Let me know if you have questions or suggestions.
Safe trades everyone!
SFP MomentumCustom swing fail detector with levels and breakouts both major and minor plus colored candles based on SFP momentum.
CYCLE BY RiotWolftradingDescription of the "CYCLE" Indicator
The "CYCLE" indicator is a custom Pine Script v5 script for TradingView that visualizes cyclic patterns in price action, dividing the trading day into specific sessions and 90-minute quarters (Q1-Q4). It is designed to identify and display market phases (Accumulation, Manipulation, Distribution, and Continuation/Reversal) along with key support and resistance levels within those sessions. Additionally, it allows customization of boxes, lines, labels, and colors to suit user preferences.
Main Features
Cycle Phases:
Accumulation (1900-0100): Represents the phase where large operators accumulate positions.
Manipulation (0100-0700): Identifies potential manipulative moves to mislead retail traders.
Distribution (0700-1300): The phase where large operators distribute their positions.
Continuation/Reversal (1300-1900): Indicates whether the price continues the trend or reverses.
90-Minute Quarters (Q1-Q4):
Divides each 6-hour cycle (360 minutes) into four 90-minute quarters (Q1: 00:00-01:30, Q2: 01:30-03:00, Q3: 03:00-04:30, Q4: 04:30-06:00 UTC).
Each quarter is displayed with a colored box (Q1: light purple, Q2: light blue, Q3: light gray, Q4: light pink) and labels (defaulted to black).
Support and Resistance Visualization:
Draws boxes or lines (based on settings) showing the high and low levels of each session.
Optionally displays accumulated volume at the highs and lows within the boxes.
Daily Lines and Last 3 Boxes:
How to Use the Indicator
Step 1: Add the Indicator to TradingView
Open TradingView and select the chart where you want to apply the indicator (e.g., UMG9OOR on a 5-minute timeframe, as shown in the screenshot).
Go to the Pine Editor (at the bottom of the TradingView interface).
Copy and paste the provided code.
Click Compile and then Add to Chart.
Step 2: Configure the Indicator
Click on the indicator name on the chart ("CYCLE") and select Settings (or double-click the name).
Adjust the options based on your needs:
Cycle Phases: Enable/disable phases (Accumulation, Manipulation, Distribution, Continuation/Reversal) and adjust their time slots if needed.
90-Minute Quarters: Enable/disable quarters (Q1-Q4).
Step 3: Interpret the Indicator
Identify Cycle Phases:
Observe the red boxes indicating the phases (Accumulation, Manipulation, etc.).
The high and low levels within each phase are potential support/resistance zones.
If volume is enabled, pay attention to the accumulated volume at highs and lows, as it may indicate the strength of those levels.
Use the 90-Minute Quarters (Q1-Q4):
The colored boxes (Q1-Q4) divide the day into 90-minute segments.
Each quarter shows the price range (high and low) during that period.
Use these boxes to identify price patterns within each quarter, such as breakouts or consolidations.
The labels (Q1, Q2, etc.) help you track time and anticipate potential moves in the next quarter.
Analyze Support and Resistance:
The high and low levels of each phase/quarter act as support and resistance.
Daily lines (if enabled) show key levels from the previous day, useful for planning entries/exits.
The "last 3 boxes below price" (if enabled) highlight potential support levels the price might target.
Avoid Manipulation:
During the Manipulation phase (0100-0700), be cautious of sharp moves or false breakouts.
Use the high/low levels of this phase to identify potential traps (as explained in your first question about manipulation candles).
Step 4: Trading Strategy
Entries and Exits:
Support/Resistance: Use the high/low levels of phases and quarters to set entry or exit points.
For example, if the price bounces off a Q1 support level, consider a buy.
Breakouts: If the price breaks a high/low of a quarter (e.g., Q2), wait for confirmation to enter in the direction of the breakout.
Volume: If accumulated volume is high near a key level, that level may be more significant.
Risk Management:
Place stop-loss orders below lows (for buys) or above highs (for sells) identified by the indicator.
Avoid trading during the Manipulation phase unless you have a specific strategy to handle false breakouts.
Time Context:
Use the quarters (Q1-Q4) to plan your trades based on time. For example, if Q3 is typically volatile in your market, prepare for larger moves between 03:00-04:30 UTC.
Step 5: Adjustments and Testing
Test on Different Timeframes: The indicator is set for a 5-minute timeframe (as in the screenshot), but you can test it on other timeframes (e.g., 1-minute, 15-minute) by adjusting the time slots if needed.
Adjust Colors and Styles: If the default colors are not visible on your chart, change them for better clarity.
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📌 1. **Accumulation: Strong Institutional Activity**
- During the **accumulation phase, we see **high volume: 82.773K, which suggests strong buying interest**, likely from institutional players.
- This sets the base for the following upward move in price.
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📌 2. **Manipulation: False Breakout with Lower Volume**
- Later, there's a manipulation phase where price breaks above previous highs, but the volume (71.814K) is **lower than during accumulation**.
- This implies that buyers are not as aggressive as before—no real demandbehind the breakout.
- It’s likely a bull trap, where smart money is selling into the breakout to exit their positions.
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### 📌 3. Distribution: Weakness and Lack of Demand
- The market enters a distribution phase, and volume drops even further (only 7.914K).
- Price struggles to go higher, and you start seeing rejections at the top.
- This shows that demand is drying up, and smart money is offloading positions**—not accumulating anymore.
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### 💡 Why Take the Short Here?
- Volume is not increasing with new highs—showing weak demand**.
- The manipulation volume is weaker than the accumulation volume, confirming the breakout was likely false.
- Structure starts to break down (Q levels falling), which confirms weakness.
- This creates a high-probability short setup:
- **Entry:** after confirmation of distribution and structural breakdown.
- **Stop loss:** above the manipulation high.
- **Target:** down toward previous lows or value zones.
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### ✅ Conclusion
Since the manipulation volume failed to exceed the accumulation volume, the breakout lacked real strength. Combined with decreasing volume in the distribution phase, this indicates fading demand and supply taking control—which justifies entering a short position.
PA-Adaptive Hull Parabolic [Loxx]The PA-Adaptive Hull Parabolic is not your typical trading indicator. It synthesizes the computational brilliance of two famed technicians: John Ehlers and John Hull. Let's demystify its sophistication.
█ Ehlers' Phase Accumulation
John Ehlers is well-known in the trading community for his digital signal processing approach to market data. One of his standout techniques is phase accumulation. This method identifies the dominant cycle in the market by accumulating the phases of individual cycles. By doing so, it "adapts" to real-time market conditions.
Here's the brilliance of phase accumulation in this code
The indicator doesn't merely use a static look-back period. Instead, it dynamically determines the dominant market cycle through phase accumulation.
The calcComp function, rooted in Ehlers' methodology, provides a complex computation using a digital signal processing approach to filter out market noise and pinpoint the current cycle's frequency.
By measuring and adapting to the instantaneous period of the market, it ensures that the indicator remains relevant, especially in non-stationary market conditions.
Hull's Moving Average
John Hull introduced the Hull Moving Average (HMA) aiming to reduce lag and improve smoothing. The HMA's essence lies in its weighted average computation, prioritizing more recent prices.
This code takes an adaptive twist on the HMA
Instead of a fixed period, the HMA uses the dominant cycle length derived from Ehlers' phase accumulation. This makes the HMA not just fast and smooth, but also adaptive to the dominant market rhythm.
The intricate iLwmp function in the script provides this adaptive HMA computation. It's a weighted moving average, but its length isn't static; it's based on the previously determined dominant market cycle.
█ Trading Insights
The indicator paints the bars to represent the immediate trend: green for bullish and red for bearish.
Entry points, both long ("L") and short ("S"), are presented visually. These are derived from crossovers of the adaptive HMA, a clear indication of a potential shift in the trend.
Additionally, alert conditions are set, ready to notify a trader when these crossovers occur, ensuring real-time actionable insights.
█ Conclusion
The PA-Adaptive Hull Parabolic is a masterclass in advanced technical indicator design. By marrying John Ehlers' adaptive phase accumulation with John Hull's HMA, it creates a dynamic, responsive, and precise tool for traders. It's not just about capturing the trend; it's about understanding the very rhythm of the market.
Wyckoff Method IndicatorThe Wyckoff Method Market Cycle Indicator is a powerful tool designed to help traders identify the current market phase based on the principles of the Wyckoff Method. This indicator analyzes price action and volume patterns to determine whether the market is in an accumulation, markup, distribution, or markdown phase.
The Wyckoff Method, developed by Richard D. Wyckoff, is a time-tested approach to understanding market dynamics and identifying potential trading opportunities. By studying the interaction between price and volume, the Wyckoff Method aims to provide insight into the actions of market participants and the potential direction of the market.
This indicator automatically detects the key market phases as defined by the Wyckoff Method:
Accumulation: This phase occurs when large institutional investors are quietly accumulating positions, often leading to a period of consolidation with low volatility and decreasing volume.
Markup: Following the accumulation phase, the markup phase is characterized by a breakout above the accumulation range, accompanied by increasing volume. This indicates a potential bullish trend.
Distribution: After a significant price advance, the distribution phase emerges. It is marked by high volatility and increasing volume as large investors begin to distribute their holdings to the public.
Markdown: The markdown phase follows the distribution phase and is characterized by a breakdown below the distribution range, accompanied by increasing volume. This suggests a potential bearish trend.
The indicator plots the detected market phases on the chart using the following signals:
Green triangle pointing upwards: Accumulation phase
Blue triangle pointing downwards: Markup phase
Red triangle pointing downwards: Distribution phase
Orange triangle pointing upwards: Markdown phase
By utilizing this indicator, traders can gain valuable insights into the underlying market structure and make more informed trading decisions. However, it is important to note that the Wyckoff Method Market Cycle Indicator should be used in conjunction with other technical analysis tools and risk management strategies.
The indicator provides two input parameters:
Lookback Period: The number of bars used to calculate the volatility and determine the market phases. The default value is 50.
Volume Condition Multiple: The multiple used to compare the current volume with the volume of the lookback period. The default value is 2.
Traders can adjust these parameters to suit their specific trading style and the characteristics of the asset being analyzed.
Please note that this indicator is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. Always conduct your own analysis and exercise proper risk management when trading.
Happy trading!
IU Liquidity Flow TrackerDESCRIPTION
The IU Liquidity Flow Tracker is a powerful market analysis tool designed to visualize hidden buying and selling activity by analyzing price action, volume behavior, market pressure, and depth. It provides a composite view of liquidity dynamics to help traders identify accumulation, distribution, and neutral phases with high clarity.
This indicator is ideal for traders who want to gauge the flow of market participants and make informed entry/exit decisions based on the underlying liquidity structure.
USER INPUTS:
* Flow Analysis Period: Length used for analyzing price spread and volume flow.
* Pressure Sensitivity: Adjusts the sensitivity of threshold detection for flow classification.
* Flow Smoothing: Controls the smoothing applied to raw flow data.
* Market Depth Analysis: Sets the depth range for rejection and wick analysis.
* Colors: Customize colors for accumulation, distribution, neutral zones, and pressure visualization.
INDICATOR LOGIC:
The IU Liquidity Flow Tracker uses a multi-factor model to evaluate market behavior:
1. Liquidity Pressure: Combines price spread, price efficiency, and volume imbalance.
2. Flow Direction: Weighted momentum using short, medium, and long-term price changes adjusted for volume.
3. Market Depth: Wick-based rejection scoring to estimate buying/selling aggressiveness at price extremes.
4. Composite Flow Index: Blended value of flow direction, pressure, and depth—smoothed for clarity.
5. Dynamic Thresholds: Automatically adjusts based on volatility to classify the market into:
* Accumulation: Strong buying signals.
* Distribution: Strong selling signals.
* Neutral: No significant flow dominance.
6. Entry Signals: Long/Short signals are generated when flow state shifts, supported by momentum, volume surge, and depth strength.
WHY IT IS UNIQUE:
Unlike typical indicators that rely solely on price or volume, this tool combines spread behavior, volume polarity, momentum weighting, and price rejection zones into a single visual interface. It dynamically adjusts sensitivity based on market volatility, helping avoid false signals during sideways or low-volume periods.
It is not based on any traditional indicator (RSI, MACD, etc.), making it ideal for traders looking for an original and data-driven market read.
HOW USER CAN BENEFIT FROM IT:
* Understand Market Context: Know whether the market is being accumulated, distributed, or ranging.
* Improve Entries/Exits: Use flow transitions combined with volume confirmation for high-probability setups.
* Spot Institutional Activity: Detect subtle shifts in liquidity that precede major price moves.
* Reduce Whipsaws: Dynamic thresholds and multi-factor confirmation help filter noise.
* Use with Any Style: Whether you're a swing trader, day trader, or scalper, this tool adapts to different timeframes and strategies.
DISCLAIMER:
This indicator is created for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any asset. All trading involves risk, and users should conduct their own analysis or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any trading decisions. The creator is not responsible for any losses incurred through the use of this tool. Use at your own discretion.
Cumulative Histogram TickThis script is designed to create a cumulative histogram based on tick data from a specific financial instrument. The histogram resets at the start of each trading session, which is defined by a fixed time.
Key Components:
Tick Data Retrieval:
The script fetches the closing tick values from the specified instrument using request.security("TICK.NY", timeframe.period, close). This line ensures that the script works with the tick data for each bar on the chart.
Session Start and End Detection:
Start Hour: The script checks if the current bar's time is 9:30 AM (hour == 9 and minute == 30). This is used to reset the cumulative value at the beginning of each trading session.
End Hour: It also checks if the current bar's time is 4:00 PM (hour == 16). However, this condition is used to prevent further accumulation after the session ends.
Cumulative Value Management:
Reset: When the start hour condition is met (startHour), the cumulative value (cumulative) is reset to zero. This ensures that each trading session starts with a clean slate.
Accumulation: For all bars that are not at the end hour (not endHour), the tick value is added to the cumulative total. This process continues until the end of the trading session.
Histogram Visualization:
The cumulative value is plotted as a histogram using plot.style_histogram. The color of the histogram changes based on whether the cumulative value is positive (green) or negative (red).
Usage
This script is useful for analyzing intraday market activity by visualizing the accumulation of tick data over a trading session. It helps traders identify trends or patterns within each session, which can be valuable for making informed trading decisions.
FTD & DD AnalyzerFTD & DD Analyzer
A comprehensive tool for identifying Follow-Through Days (FTDs) and Distribution Days (DDs) to analyze market conditions and potential trend changes, based on William J. O'Neil's proven methodology.
About the Methodology
This indicator implements the market analysis techniques developed by William J. O'Neil, founder of Investor's Business Daily and author of "How to Make Money in Stocks." O'Neil's research, spanning market data back to the 1880s, has successfully identified major market turns throughout history. His FTD and DD concepts remain crucial tools for institutional investors and serious traders.
Overview
This indicator helps traders identify two critical market conditions:
Distribution Days (DDs) - days of institutional selling pressure
Follow-Through Days (FTDs) - confirmation of potential market bottoms and new uptrends
The combination of these signals provides valuable insight into market health and potential trend changes.
Key Features
Distribution Day detection with customizable criteria
Follow-Through Day identification based on classical methodology
Market bottom detection using EMA analysis
Dynamic warning system for accumulated Distribution Days
Visual alerts with customizable labels
Advanced debug mode for detailed analysis
Flexible display options for different trading styles
Distribution Days Analysis
What is a Distribution Day?
A Distribution Day occurs when:
The price closes lower by a specified percentage (default -0.2%)
Volume is higher than the previous day
DD Settings
Price Threshold: Minimum price decline to qualify (default -0.2%)
Lookback Period: Number of days to analyze for DD accumulation (default 25)
Warning Levels:
First warning at 4 DDs
Severe warning (SOS - Sign of Strength) at 6 DDs
Display Options:
Show/hide DD count
Show/hide DD labels
Choose between showing all DDs or only within lookback period
Follow-Through Day Detection
What is a Follow-Through Day?
Following O'Neil's research, a Follow-Through Day confirms a potential market bottom when:
Occurs between day 4 and 13 after a bottom formation (optimal: days 4-7)
Shows significant price gain (default 1.5%)
Accompanied by higher volume than the previous day
Key Statistics:
FTDs followed by distribution on days 1-2 fail 95% of the time
Distribution on day 3 leads to 70% failure rate
Later distribution (days 4-5) shows only 30% failure rate
FTD Settings
Minimum Price Gain: Required percentage gain (default 1.5%)
Valid Window: Day 4 to Day 13 after bottom
Quality Rating:
🚀 for FTDs occurring within 7 days (historically most reliable)
⭐ for later FTDs
Market Bottom Detection
The indicator uses a sophisticated approach to identify potential market bottoms:
EMA Analysis:
Tracks 8 and 21-period EMAs
Monitors EMA alignment and momentum
Customizable tolerance levels
Price Action:
Looks for lower lows within specified lookback period
Confirms bottom with subsequent price action
Reset mechanism to prevent false signals
Visual Indicators
Label Types
📉 Distribution Days
⬇️ Market Bottoms
🚀/⭐ Follow-Through Days
⚠️ DD Warning Levels
Customization Options
Label size: Tiny, Small, Normal, Large
Label style: Default, Arrows, Triangles
Background colors for different signals
Dynamic positioning using ATR multiplier
Practical Usage
1. Monitor DD Accumulation:
Watch for increasing number of Distribution Days
Pay attention to warning levels (4 and 6 DDs)
Consider reducing exposure when warnings appear
2. Bottom Recognition:
Look for potential bottom formations
Monitor EMA alignment and price action
Wait for confirmation signals
3. FTD Confirmation:
Track days after potential bottom
Watch for strong price/volume action in valid window
Note FTD quality rating for additional context
Alert System
Built-in alerts for:
New Distribution Days
Follow-Through Day signals
High DD accumulation warnings
Tips for Best Results
Use multiple timeframes for confirmation
Combine with other market health indicators
Pay attention to sector rotation and market leadership
Monitor volume patterns for confirmation
Consider market context and external factors
Technical Notes
The indicator uses advanced array handling for DD tracking
Dynamic calculations ensure accurate signal generation
Debug mode available for detailed analysis
Optimized for real-time and historical analysis
Additional Information
Compatible with all markets and timeframes
Best suited for daily charts
Regular updates and maintenance
Based on O'Neil's time-tested market analysis principles
Conclusion
The FTD & DD Analyzer provides a systematic approach to market analysis, combining O'Neil's proven methodologies with modern technical analysis. It helps traders identify potential market turns while monitoring institutional participation through volume analysis.
Remember that no indicator is perfect - always use in conjunction with other analysis tools and proper risk management.
