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在腳本中搜尋"watermark"
QuantumTrader Suite - Chart WatermarkThis "Indicator" allows you to add a watermark to your chart. This allows you to add things such as your name and trading goals / affirmations to your chart to remind you everytime you load up the charts.
The following Features are fully customisable:
Title
Subtitle
Position, Text Size, Text Color, and Background of the title and subtitle
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Symbol InfoFor those who likes clean chart:
Adjustable Symbol ticker and timeframe( AKA watermark) script is here.
1: You can place Symbol ticker and timeframe info anywhere on the chart.
Also you can hide one of them or both.
Position:
Horizontal options: Left Center Right
Vertical options: Top Middle Bottom
Size: Tiny Smal Normal Large Huge Auto
Color is adjustable. Background is optional too.
2: Even more cool part is you can add 2 different custom texts that can switch. (Idea from Pinecoders original script)
You don't have to use text function and reposition it everytime, your message will always stays at one place.
Let the chart deliver your message.
I put my favourite trading slangs there:
1. Do Your Own Research (DYOR)
2. Not a Financial Advice ( NFA)
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LEGENDary WatermarkHi guys,
If you are looking to add some watermark into your charts. You can use this indicator.
You can add add a title and a subtitle, if you want to write in diferents lines, you can use \n as you can see in the script.
All the features are customizable: position, text size, text color, background.
Enjoy it.
I made an upgrade on the indicator by someone request,
In this update, it is allow to show some symbol information (pair and timeframe).
Thanks.
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Alpaca-trade
V3S-GodMode Synced Strategy คือเครื่องมือ All-in-One สำหรับเทรดเดอร์สาย ICT / SMC (Smart Money Concepts) ที่ออกแบบมาเพื่อการเทรด Gold (XAUUSD) และ Futures โดยเฉพาะ รวบรวมเครื่องมือวิเคราะห์โครงสร้างราคาและเวลา (Time & Price) ที่สำคัญที่สุดไว้ในหน้าจอเดียว พร้อมระบบ Clean Chart ที่ช่วยให้กราฟไม่รก
🚀 Key Features (ฟีเจอร์หลัก):
1. 🏛️ Market Structure & Trend
Trend Filter: กรองเทรนด์หลักด้วย EMA 200 (ปรับแต่งได้)
VWAP: เส้นค่าเฉลี่ยถ่วงน้ำหนักปริมาณการซื้อขาย
Swing Detection: ระบุจุด Swing High/Low อัตโนมัติ (เลือกดูย้อนหลังหรือดูแค่ปัจจุบันได้)
2. ⏰ Time & Sessions
Session Ranges: กล่องแสดงช่วงเวลา Asia, London, และ New York พร้อมเส้นกึ่งกลาง (Mean Threshold)
Daily Levels: เส้นราคาสำคัญประจำวัน (Previous Day High/Low, True Day Open, New Day Open)
Clean Chart Mode: โหมดพิเศษแสดงผลเฉพาะสัปดาห์ปัจจุบัน ช่วยให้โหลดกราฟไวและไม่รกตาย้อนหลัง
3. 🧠 ICT Concepts & Macros
ICT Macro Tracker: ติดตามช่วงเวลา Macro สำคัญ (เช่น 02:50, 09:50) พร้อมเส้นราคาเปิดของช่วงเวลานั้นๆ
Quarterly Theory: เส้นแบ่งช่วงเวลา 90 นาที (Q1-Q4) และ Micro Cycles (23 นาที)
SMT Divergence: ตรวจจับความขัดแย้งของราคากับสินทรัพย์อ้างอิง (เช่น DXY)
4. 💎 Smart Money & Entry Models
Inversion FVG (IFVG): แสดง Fair Value Gaps ที่ถูกทำลายและเปลี่ยนหน้าที่เป็นแนวรับ/ต้าน (Credit: LuxAlgo logic)
CISD (Change in State of Delivery): ระบบแจ้งเตือนจุดกลับตัวเมื่อเกิดการกวาด Liquidity + FVG + Displacement ในช่วง Killzone
5. 🏆 Gold Special Features
Round Numbers: เส้นแนวรับแนวต้านจิตวิทยา (Psychological Levels) สำหรับทองคำ ปรับระยะห่างได้ (เช่น ทุกๆ $5 หรือ $10)
6. 🛠️ Quality of Life
Dashboard & Watermark: แสดงสถานะและชื่อระบบแบบมืออาชีพ
Customizable: ปรับสี เปิด/ปิด ฟีเจอร์ต่างๆ ได้ตามใจชอบผ่านเมนูตั้งค่า
⚠️ Disclaimer: เครื่องมือนี้มีไว้เพื่อช่วยในการวิเคราะห์ทางเทคนิคเท่านั้น ไม่ใช่คำแนะนำทางการเงิน การลงทุนมีความเสี่ยง ผู้ใช้งานควรศึกษาและบริหารความเสี่ยงด้วยตนเอง
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Here is the English Version of the description, ready for you to copy and paste into TradingView! 😎
📝 V3S-GodMode Synced Strategy
Title: V3S-GodMode Synced Strategy
Description:
V3S-GodMode Synced Strategy is an All-in-One trading toolkit designed specifically for ICT / SMC (Smart Money Concepts) traders focusing on Gold (XAUUSD) and Futures markets. It consolidates the most critical Price Action and Time analysis tools into a single, comprehensive indicator, featuring a "Clean Chart Mode" to keep your workspace uncluttered and professional.
🚀 Key Features:
1. 🏛️ Market Structure & Trend
Trend Filter: Filters the primary market direction using a customizable EMA 200.
VWAP: Displays the Volume Weighted Average Price for intraday analysis.
Swing Detection: Automatically identifies Swing Highs and Swing Lows (Toggle available for historical or current data only).
2. ⏰ Time & Sessions
Session Ranges: Visual boxes for Asia, London, and New York sessions, complete with a Mean Threshold (50%) line.
Daily Levels: critical daily price levels, including Previous Day High/Low (PDH/PDL), True Day Open (TDO), and New Day Open (NDO).
Clean Chart Mode: A unique feature that displays data only for the current week, significantly improving chart loading speed and reducing visual noise from historical data.
3. 🧠 ICT Concepts & Macros
ICT Macro Tracker: Tracks essential Macro windows (e.g., 02:50, 09:50) and plots the opening price line for each specific macro period.
Quarterly Theory: Vertical dividers for 90-minute cycles (Q1-Q4) and Micro Cycles (23-minute intervals).
SMT Divergence: Detects divergences between the asset price and a reference asset (e.g., DXY) to spot potential reversals.
4. 💎 Smart Money & Entry Models
Inversion FVG (IFVG): Highlights Fair Value Gaps that have been invalidated and flipped their role to support or resistance (Credit to LuxAlgo logic).
CISD (Change in State of Delivery): An alert system identifying potential reversal points based on Liquidity Sweeps + FVG + Displacement occurring specifically within Killzones.
5. 🏆 Gold Special Features
Round Numbers: Automatic psychological support and resistance lines for Gold, with adjustable increments (e.g., every $5, $10, or custom values).
6. 🛠️ Quality of Life
Dashboard & Watermark: Displays the system status and indicator name with a professional look.
Fully Customizable: Toggle any feature on or off and customize colors to match your personal trading style via the settings menu.
⚠️ Disclaimer: This tool is intended for technical analysis assistance only and does not constitute financial advice. Trading involves significant risk. Users should conduct their own research and manage their risk accordingly.
Pine Script®指標
Forex indicator By petran Elevate your market analysis with this powerful, all-in-one visual toolkit designed for discretionary traders across Forex, indices, and commodities (metals).
Core Features:
Trading Sessions Overlay: Clear visual bands highlighting the Asian, London, and New York trading sessions directly on your chart. Never miss a market open or a session overlap again.
Smart Daily Levels: Automatically plots the most essential reference points from the previous day:
PDH / PDL (Previous Day High/Low) – Key support and resistance.
PWH / PWL (Previous Week High/Low) – Higher timeframe context.
DO (Day Open) – A crucial intraday pivot level.
Motivational Watermark: A unique and customizable text overlay at the top of your screen. Display your favorite trading quote, rule, or reminder to maintain the right mindset during the trading day.
Clean & Customizable: Designed for clarity. Adjust colors, session times, and watermark text to fit your personal trading style and chart aesthetics.
Why Traders Choose This Indicator:
Saves Time: No more manually drawing sessions or calculating yesterday's levels.
Improves Discipline: The visual sessions and watermark help you trade only during your planned times and follow your rules.
Universal Application: Works seamlessly on any liquid market where session activity and daily ranges matter.
Perfect for traders who rely on price action, session-based strategies, and need a clean, informative chart environment.
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Dynamic Customizable 50% Line & Daily High/Low + True Day OpenA Unique Indicator for Precise Market-Level Analysis
This indicator is a fully integrated solution that automates complex market-level calculations and visualizations, offering traders a tool that goes beyond the functionality of existing open-source alternatives. By seamlessly combining several trading concepts into a single script, it delivers efficiency, accuracy, and customization that cater to both novice and professional traders.
Key Features: A Breakdown of What Makes It Unique
1. Adaptive Daily Highs and Lows
Automatically detects and plots daily high and low levels based on the selected time frame, dynamically updating in real time.
Features session-based adjustments, allowing traders to focus on levels that matter for specific trading sessions (e.g., London, New York).
Fully customizable styling, visibility, and alerts tailored to each trader’s preferences.
How It Works:
The indicator calculates daily high and low levels directly from price data, integrating session-specific time offsets to account for global trading hours. These levels provide traders with clear visual markers for key liquidity zones.
2. Automated ICT 50% Range Line
A pioneering implementation of ICT’s mid-range concept, this feature dynamically calculates and displays the midpoint of the daily range.
Offers traders a visual guide to identify premium and discount zones, aiding in determining market bias and potential trade setups.
How It Works:
The script calculates the range between the day’s high and low, dividing it by two to generate the midline. This line updates in real-time, ensuring that traders always see the most current premium and discount levels as price action evolves.
3. Dynamic Market Open Levels
Plots session opens (e.g., Asia, London, New York) and the True Day Open to provide actionable reference points for intra-day trading strategies.
Enhances precision in identifying liquidity shifts and aligning trades with institutional price movements.
How It Works:
The indicator uses predefined session times to calculate and display the opening levels for key trading sessions. It dynamically adjusts for time zones, ensuring accuracy regardless of the trader’s location.
4. Custom Watermark for Enhanced Visualization
Includes an optional watermark feature that allows users to display custom text on their charts.
Ideal for personalization, branding, or highlighting session notes without disrupting the clarity of the chart.
Why This Indicator Stands Out
First-to-Market Automation:
While the ICT 50% range line is a widely recognized concept, this is the first script to automate its calculation, combining it with other pivotal trading levels in a single tool.
All-in-One Functionality:
Unlike open-source alternatives that focus on individual features, this script integrates daily highs/lows, mid-range levels, session opens, and customizable watermarks into one cohesive system. The consolidation reduces the need for multiple indicators and ensures a clean, efficient chart setup.
Dynamic Customization:
Every feature can be adjusted to align with a trader’s strategy, time zone, or aesthetic preferences. This level of adaptability is unmatched in existing tools.
Proprietary Logic:
The indicator’s underlying calculations are built from scratch, leveraging advanced programming techniques to ensure accuracy and reliability. These proprietary methods differentiate it from similar open-source scripts.
How to Use This Indicator
Apply the Indicator:
Add it to your TradingView chart from the library.
Configure Settings:
Use the intuitive settings panel to adjust plotted levels, colors, styles, and visibility. Tailor the indicator to your trading strategy.
Incorporate into Analysis:
Combine the plotted levels with your preferred trading approach to identify liquidity zones, establish market bias, and pinpoint potential reversals or entries.
Stay Focused:
With all key levels automated and updated in real time, traders can focus on execution rather than manual plotting.
Originality and Justification for Closed Source
This script is closed-source due to its unique combination of features and proprietary logic that automates complex trading concepts like the ICT 50% range line and session-specific levels. Open-source alternatives lack this level of integration and customization, making this indicator a valuable and original contribution to the TradingView ecosystem.
What Sets It Apart from Open-Source Scripts?
Unlike open-source tools, this indicator doesn’t just replicate individual features—it enhances and integrates them into a seamless, all-in-one solution that offers traders a more efficient and effective way to analyze the market.
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Josh FXJoshFX Multi-Timeframe Levels & Fair Value Gap Indicator
This powerful TradingView indicator provides a comprehensive view of key market levels and trends across multiple timeframes. Designed for traders who want precise entries and market context, it includes:
Previous Daily Levels: Automatically marks the previous day’s High, Low, and 50% midpoint.
Multi-Timeframe Trend: Displays the trend direction for 5-minute, 15-minute, 1-hour, and 4-hour charts directly on your current chart.
Daily Candle Display: Shows the current daily candle for quick visual reference.
Pivot Points: Accurately marks technical highs and lows (pivot points) to the exact unit on the chart.
Fair Value Gaps (FVGs): Highlights areas of imbalance for potential high-probability trade setups.
JoshFX Telegram Watermark: Includes branding for the JoshFX community.
This all-in-one tool is perfect for traders combining price action, liquidity concepts, and multi-timeframe analysis to find high-quality setups efficiently.
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Avivso 150 + ATHThis Pine Script displays a dynamic on-chart watermark and key stock data.
It shows company info, symbol, industry, market cap, ATR(14) with color status, earnings countdown, and distances from the current price to SMA150 and the all-time high.
It also plots SMA 20 and SMA 150 moving-average lines on the chart and supports configurable position, size, and padding for the watermark.
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RSI Cloud v1.0 [PriceBlance] RSI Cloud v1.0 — Ichimoku-style Cloud on RSI(14), not on price.
Recalibrated baselines: EMA9 (Tenkan) for speed, WMA45 (Kijun) for stability.
Plus ADX-on-RSI to grade strength so you know when momentum persists or fades.
1. Introduction
RSI Cloud v1.0 applies an Ichimoku Cloud directly on RSI(14) to reveal momentum regimes earlier and cleaner than price-based views. We replaced Tenkan with EMA9 (faster, more responsive) and Kijun with WMA45 (slower, more stable) to fit a bounded oscillator (0–100). Forward spans (+26) and a lagging line (−26) provide a clear framework for trend bias and transitions.
To qualify signals, the indicator adds ADX computed on RSI—highlighting whether strength is weak, strong, or very strong, so you can decide when to follow, fade, or stand aside.
2. Core Mapping (Hook + Bullets)
At a glance: Ichimoku on RSI(14) with recalibrated baselines for a bounded oscillator.
Source: RSI(14)
Tenkan → EMA9(RSI) (fast, responsive)
Kijun → WMA45(RSI) (slow, stable)
Span A: classic Ichimoku midline, displaced +26
Span B: classic Ichimoku baseline, displaced +26
Lagging line: RSI shifted −26
3. Key Benefits (Why traders care)
Momentum regimes on RSI: position vs. Cloud = bull / bear / transition at a glance.
Cleaner confirmations: EMA9/WMA45 pairing cuts noise vs. raw 30/70 flips.
Earlier warnings: Cloud breaks on RSI often lead price-based confirmations.
4. ADX on RSI (Enhanced Strength Normalization)
Grade strength inside the RSI domain using ADX from ΔRSI:
ADX ≤ 20 → Weak (transparency = 60)
ADX ≤ 40 → Strong (transparency = 15)
ADX > 40 → Very strong (transparency = 0)
Use these tiers to decide when to trust, fade, or ignore a signal.
5. How to Read (Quick rules)
Bias / Regime
Bullish: RSI above Cloud and RSI > WMA45
Bearish: RSI below Cloud and RSI < WMA45
Neutral / Transition: all other cases
6. Settings (Copy & use)
RSI Length: 14 (default)
Tenkan: EMA9 on RSI · Kijun: WMA45 on RSI
Displacement: +26 (Span A/B) · −26 (Lagging)
Theme: PriceBlance Dark/Light
Visibility toggles: Cloud, Baselines, Lagging, labels/panel, Overbought/Oversold, Divergence, ADX-on-RSI (via transparency coloring)
7. Credits & License
Author/Brand: PriceBlance
Version: v1.0 (Free)
Watermark: PriceBlance • RSI Cloud v1.0
Disclaimer: Educational content; not financial advice.
8. CTA
If this helps, please ⭐ Star and Follow for updates & new tools.
Feedback is welcome—comment what you’d like added next (alerts, presets, visuals).
Pine Script®指標
LibVeloLibrary "LibVelo"
This library provides a sophisticated framework for **Velocity
Profile (Flow Rate)** analysis. It measures the physical
speed of trading at specific price levels by relating volume
to the time spent at those levels.
## Core Concept: Market Velocity
Unlike Volume Profiles, which only answer "how much" traded,
Velocity Profiles answer "how fast" it traded.
It is calculated as:
`Velocity = Volume / Duration`
This metric (contracts per second) reveals hidden market
dynamics invisible to pure Volume or TPO profiles:
1. **High Velocity (Fast Flow):**
* **Aggression:** Initiative buyers/sellers hitting market
orders rapidly.
* **Liquidity Vacuum:** Price slips through a level because
order book depth is thin (low resistance).
2. **Low Velocity (Slow Flow):**
* **Absorption:** High volume but very slow price movement.
Indicates massive passive limit orders ("Icebergs").
* **Apathy:** Little volume over a long time. Lack of
interest from major participants.
## Architecture: Triple-Engine Composition
To ensure maximum performance while offering full statistical
depth for all metrics, this library utilises **object
composition** with a lazy evaluation strategy:
#### Engine A: The Master (`vpVol`)
* **Role:** Standard Volume Profile.
* **Purpose:** Maintains the "ground truth" of volume distribution,
price buckets, and ranges.
#### Engine B: The Time Container (`vpTime`)
* **Role:** specialized container for time duration (in ms).
* **Hack:** It repurposes standard volume arrays (specifically
`aBuy`) to accumulate time duration for each bucket.
#### Engine C: The Calculator (`vpVelo`)
* **Role:** Temporary scratchpad for derived metrics.
* **Purpose:** When complex statistics (like Value Area or Skewness)
are requested for **Velocity**, this engine is assembled
on-demand to leverage the full statistical power of `LibVPrf`
without rewriting complex algorithms.
---
**DISCLAIMER**
This library is provided "AS IS" and for informational and
educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial,
investment, or trading advice.
The author assumes no liability for any errors, inaccuracies,
or omissions in the code. Using this library to build
trading indicators or strategies is entirely at your own risk.
As a developer using this library, you are solely responsible
for the rigorous testing, validation, and performance of any
scripts you create based on these functions. The author shall
not be held liable for any financial losses incurred directly
or indirectly from the use of this library or any scripts
derived from it.
create(buckets, rangeUp, rangeLo, dynamic, valueArea, allot, estimator, cdfSteps, split, trendLen)
Construct a new `Velo` controller, initializing its engines.
Parameters:
buckets (int) : series int Number of price buckets ≥ 1.
rangeUp (float) : series float Upper price bound (absolute).
rangeLo (float) : series float Lower price bound (absolute).
dynamic (bool) : series bool Flag for dynamic adaption of profile ranges.
valueArea (int) : series int Percentage for Value Area (1..100).
allot (series AllotMode) : series AllotMode Allocation mode `Classic` or `PDF` (default `PDF`).
estimator (series PriceEst enum from AustrianTradingMachine/LibBrSt/1) : series PriceEst PDF model for distribution attribution (default `Uniform`).
cdfSteps (int) : series int Resolution for PDF integration (default 20).
split (series SplitMode) : series SplitMode Buy/Sell split for the master volume engine (default `Classic`).
trendLen (int) : series int Look‑back for trend factor in dynamic split (default 3).
Returns: Velo Freshly initialised velocity profile.
method clone(self)
Create a deep copy of the composite profile.
Namespace types: Velo
Parameters:
self (Velo) : Velo Profile object to copy.
Returns: Velo A completely independent clone.
method clear(self)
Reset all engines and accumulators.
Namespace types: Velo
Parameters:
self (Velo) : Velo Profile object to clear.
Returns: Velo Cleared profile (chaining).
method merge(self, srcVolBuy, srcVolSell, srcTime, srcRangeUp, srcRangeLo, srcVolCvd, srcVolCvdHi, srcVolCvdLo)
Merges external data (Volume and Time) into the current profile.
Automatically handles resizing and re-bucketing if ranges differ.
Namespace types: Velo
Parameters:
self (Velo) : Velo The profile object.
srcVolBuy (array) : array Source Buy Volume bucket array.
srcVolSell (array) : array Source Sell Volume bucket array.
srcTime (array) : array Source Time bucket array (ms).
srcRangeUp (float) : series float Upper price bound of the source data.
srcRangeLo (float) : series float Lower price bound of the source data.
srcVolCvd (float) : series float Source Volume CVD final value.
srcVolCvdHi (float) : series float Source Volume CVD High watermark.
srcVolCvdLo (float) : series float Source Volume CVD Low watermark.
Returns: Velo `self` (chaining).
method addBar(self, offset)
Main data ingestion. Distributes Volume and Time to buckets.
Namespace types: Velo
Parameters:
self (Velo) : Velo The profile object.
offset (int) : series int Offset of the bar to add (default 0).
Returns: Velo `self` (chaining).
method setBuckets(self, buckets)
Sets the number of buckets for the profile.
Namespace types: Velo
Parameters:
self (Velo) : Velo The profile object.
buckets (int) : series int New number of buckets.
Returns: Velo `self` (chaining).
method setRanges(self, rangeUp, rangeLo)
Sets the price range for the profile.
Namespace types: Velo
Parameters:
self (Velo) : Velo The profile object.
rangeUp (float) : series float New upper price bound.
rangeLo (float) : series float New lower price bound.
Returns: Velo `self` (chaining).
method setValueArea(self, va)
Set the percentage of volume/time for the Value Area.
Namespace types: Velo
Parameters:
self (Velo) : Velo The profile object.
va (int) : series int New Value Area percentage (0..100).
Returns: Velo `self` (chaining).
method getBuckets(self)
Returns the current number of buckets in the profile.
Namespace types: Velo
Parameters:
self (Velo) : Velo The profile object.
Returns: series int The number of buckets.
method getRanges(self)
Returns the current price range of the profile.
Namespace types: Velo
Parameters:
self (Velo) : Velo The profile object.
Returns:
rangeUp series float The upper price bound of the profile.
rangeLo series float The lower price bound of the profile.
method getArrayBuyVol(self)
Returns the internal raw data array for **Buy Volume** directly.
Namespace types: Velo
Parameters:
self (Velo) : Velo The profile object.
Returns: array The internal array for buy volume.
method getArraySellVol(self)
Returns the internal raw data array for **Sell Volume** directly.
Namespace types: Velo
Parameters:
self (Velo) : Velo The profile object.
Returns: array The internal array for sell volume.
method getArrayTime(self)
Returns the internal raw data array for **Time** (in ms) directly.
Namespace types: Velo
Parameters:
self (Velo) : Velo The profile object.
Returns: array The internal array for time duration.
method getArrayBuyVelo(self)
Returns the internal raw data array for **Buy Velocity** directly.
Automatically executes _assemble() if data is dirty.
Namespace types: Velo
Parameters:
self (Velo) : Velo The profile object.
Returns: array The internal array for buy velocity.
method getArraySellVelo(self)
Returns the internal raw data array for **Sell Velocity** directly.
Automatically executes _assemble() if data is dirty.
Namespace types: Velo
Parameters:
self (Velo) : Velo The profile object.
Returns: array The internal array for sell velocity.
method getBucketBuyVol(self, idx)
Returns the **Buy Volume** of a specific bucket.
Namespace types: Velo
Parameters:
self (Velo) : Velo The profile object.
idx (int) : series int The index of the bucket.
Returns: series float The buy volume.
method getBucketSellVol(self, idx)
Returns the **Sell Volume** of a specific bucket.
Namespace types: Velo
Parameters:
self (Velo) : Velo The profile object.
idx (int) : series int The index of the bucket.
Returns: series float The sell volume.
method getBucketTime(self, idx)
Returns the raw accumulated time (in ms) spent in a specific bucket.
Namespace types: Velo
Parameters:
self (Velo) : Velo The profile object.
idx (int) : series int The index of the bucket.
Returns: series float The time in milliseconds.
method getBucketBuyVelo(self, idx)
Returns the **Buy Velocity** (Aggressive Buy Flow) of a bucket.
Namespace types: Velo
Parameters:
self (Velo) : Velo The profile object.
idx (int) : series int The index of the bucket.
Returns: series float The buy velocity in .
method getBucketSellVelo(self, idx)
Returns the **Sell Velocity** (Aggressive Sell Flow) of a bucket.
Namespace types: Velo
Parameters:
self (Velo) : Velo The profile object.
idx (int) : series int The index of the bucket.
Returns: series float The sell velocity in .
method getBktBnds(self, idx)
Returns the price boundaries of a specific bucket.
Namespace types: Velo
Parameters:
self (Velo) : Velo The profile object.
idx (int) : series int The index of the bucket.
Returns:
up series float The upper price bound of the bucket.
lo series float The lower price bound of the bucket.
method getPoc(self, target)
Returns Point of Control (POC) information for the specified target metric.
Calculates on-demand if the target is 'Velocity' and data changed.
Namespace types: Velo
Parameters:
self (Velo) : Velo The profile object.
target (series Metric) : Metric The data aspect to analyse (Volume, Time, Velocity).
Returns:
pocIdx series int The index of the POC bucket.
pocPrice series float The mid-price of the POC bucket.
method getVA(self, target)
Returns Value Area (VA) information for the specified target metric.
Calculates on-demand if the target is 'Velocity' and data changed.
Namespace types: Velo
Parameters:
self (Velo) : Velo The profile object.
target (series Metric) : Metric The data aspect to analyse (Volume, Time, Velocity).
Returns:
vaUpIdx series int The index of the upper VA bucket.
vaUpPrice series float The upper price bound of the VA.
vaLoIdx series int The index of the lower VA bucket.
vaLoPrice series float The lower price bound of the VA.
method getMedian(self, target)
Returns the Median price for the specified target metric distribution.
Calculates on-demand if the target is 'Velocity' and data changed.
Namespace types: Velo
Parameters:
self (Velo) : Velo The profile object.
target (series Metric) : Metric The data aspect to analyse (Volume, Time, Velocity).
Returns:
medianIdx series int The index of the bucket containing the median.
medianPrice series float The median price.
method getAverage(self, target)
Returns the weighted average price (VWAP/TWAP) for the specified target.
Calculates on-demand if the target is 'Velocity' and data changed.
Namespace types: Velo
Parameters:
self (Velo) : Velo The profile object.
target (series Metric) : Metric The data aspect to analyse (Volume, Time, Velocity).
Returns:
avgIdx series int The index of the bucket containing the average.
avgPrice series float The weighted average price.
method getStdDev(self, target)
Returns the standard deviation for the specified target distribution.
Calculates on-demand if the target is 'Velocity' and data changed.
Namespace types: Velo
Parameters:
self (Velo) : Velo The profile object.
target (series Metric) : Metric The data aspect to analyse (Volume, Time, Velocity).
Returns: series float The standard deviation.
method getSkewness(self, target)
Returns the skewness for the specified target distribution.
Calculates on-demand if the target is 'Velocity' and data changed.
Namespace types: Velo
Parameters:
self (Velo) : Velo The profile object.
target (series Metric) : Metric The data aspect to analyse (Volume, Time, Velocity).
Returns: series float The skewness.
method getKurtosis(self, target)
Returns the excess kurtosis for the specified target distribution.
Calculates on-demand if the target is 'Velocity' and data changed.
Namespace types: Velo
Parameters:
self (Velo) : Velo The profile object.
target (series Metric) : Metric The data aspect to analyse (Volume, Time, Velocity).
Returns: series float The excess kurtosis.
method getSegments(self, target)
Returns the fundamental unimodal segments for the specified target metric.
Calculates on-demand if the target is 'Velocity' and data changed.
Namespace types: Velo
Parameters:
self (Velo) : Velo The profile object.
target (series Metric) : Metric The data aspect to analyse (Volume, Time, Velocity).
Returns: matrix A 2-column matrix where each row is an pair.
method getCvd(self, target)
Returns Cumulative Volume/Velo Delta (CVD) information for the target metric.
Namespace types: Velo
Parameters:
self (Velo) : Velo The profile object.
target (series Metric) : Metric The data aspect to analyse (Volume, Time, Velocity).
Returns:
cvd series float The final delta value.
cvdHi series float The historical high-water mark of the delta.
cvdLo series float The historical low-water mark of the delta.
Velo
Velo Composite Velocity Profile Controller.
Fields:
_vpVol (VPrf type from AustrianTradingMachine/LibVPrf/2) : LibVPrf.VPrf Engine A: Master Volume source.
_vpTime (VPrf type from AustrianTradingMachine/LibVPrf/2) : LibVPrf.VPrf Engine B: Time duration container (ms).
_vpVelo (VPrf type from AustrianTradingMachine/LibVPrf/2) : LibVPrf.VPrf Engine C: Scratchpad for velocity stats.
_aTime (array) : array Pointer alias to `vpTime.aBuy` (Time storage).
_valueArea (series float) : int Percentage of total volume to include in the Value Area (1..100)
_estimator (series PriceEst enum from AustrianTradingMachine/LibBrSt/1) : LibBrSt.PriceEst PDF model for distribution attribution.
_allot (series AllotMode) : AllotMode Attribution model (Classic or PDF).
_cdfSteps (series int) : int Integration resolution for PDF.
_isDirty (series bool) : bool Lazy evaluation flag for vpVelo.
Pine Script®腳本庫
COT IndexTHE HIDDEN INTELLIGENCE IN FUTURES MARKETS
What if you could see what the smartest players in the futures markets are doing before the crowd catches on? While retail traders chase momentum indicators and moving averages, obsess over Japanese candlestick patterns, and debate whether the RSI should be set to fourteen or twenty-one periods, institutional players leave footprints in the sand through their mandatory reporting to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. These footprints, published weekly in the Commitment of Traders reports, have been hiding in plain sight for decades, available to anyone with an internet connection, yet remarkably few traders understand how to interpret them correctly. The COT Index indicator transforms this raw institutional positioning data into actionable trading signals, bringing Wall Street intelligence to your trading screen without requiring expensive Bloomberg terminals or insider connections.
The uncomfortable truth is this: Most retail traders operate in a binary world. Long or short. Buy or sell. They apply technical analysis to individual positions, constrained by limited capital that forces them to concentrate risk in single directional bets. Meanwhile, institutional traders operate in an entirely different dimension. They manage portfolios dynamically weighted across multiple markets, adjusting exposure based on evolving market conditions, correlation shifts, and risk assessments that retail traders never see. A hedge fund might be simultaneously long gold, short oil, neutral on copper, and overweight agricultural commodities, with position sizes calibrated to volatility and portfolio Greeks. When they increase gold exposure from five percent to eight percent of portfolio allocation, this rebalancing decision reflects sophisticated analysis of opportunity cost, risk parity, and cross-market dynamics that no individual chart pattern can capture.
This portfolio reweighting activity, multiplied across hundreds of institutional participants, manifests in the aggregate positioning data published weekly by the CFTC. The Commitment of Traders report does not show individual trades or strategies. It shows the collective footprint of how actual commercial hedgers and large speculators have allocated their capital across different markets. When mining companies collectively increase forward gold sales to hedge thirty percent more production than last quarter, they are not reacting to a moving average crossover. They are making strategic allocation decisions based on production forecasts, cost structures, and price expectations derived from operational realities invisible to outside observers. This is portfolio management in action, revealed through positioning data rather than price charts.
If you want to understand how institutional capital actually flows, how sophisticated traders genuinely position themselves across market cycles, the COT report provides a rare window into that hidden world. But understand what you are getting into. This is not a tool for scalpers seeking confirmation of the next five-minute move. This is not an oscillator that flashes oversold at market bottoms with convenient precision. COT analysis operates on a timescale measured in weeks and months, revealing positioning shifts that precede major market turns but offer no precision timing. The data arrives three days stale, published only once per week, capturing strategic positioning rather than tactical entries.
If you need instant gratification, if you trade intraday moves, if you demand mechanical signals with ninety percent accuracy, close this document now. COT analysis rewards patience, position sizing discipline, and tolerance for being early. It punishes impatience, overleveraging, and the expectation that any single indicator can substitute for market understanding.
The premise is deceptively simple. Every Tuesday, large traders in futures markets must report their positions to the CFTC. By Friday afternoon, this data becomes public. Academic research spanning three decades has consistently shown that not all market participants are created equal. Some traders consistently profit while others consistently lose. Some anticipate major turning points while others chase trends into exhaustion. Bessembinder and Chan (1992) demonstrated in their seminal study that commercial hedgers, those with actual exposure to the underlying commodity or financial instrument, possess superior forecasting ability compared to speculators. Their research, published in the Journal of Finance, found statistically significant predictive power in commercial positioning, particularly at extreme levels. This finding challenged the efficient market hypothesis and opened the door to a new approach to market analysis based on positioning rather than price alone.
Think about what this means. Every week, the government publishes a report showing you exactly how the most informed market participants are positioned. Not their opinions. Not their predictions. Their actual money at risk. When agricultural producers collectively hold their largest short hedge in five years, they are not making idle speculation. They are locking in prices for crops they will harvest, informed by private knowledge of weather conditions, soil quality, inventory levels, and demand expectations invisible to outside observers. When energy companies aggressively hedge forward production at current prices, they reveal information about expected supply that no analyst report can capture. This is not technical analysis based on past prices. This is not fundamental analysis based on publicly available data. This is behavioral analysis based on how the smartest money is actually positioned, how institutions allocate capital across portfolios, and how those allocation decisions shift as market conditions evolve.
WHY SOME TRADERS KNOW MORE THAN OTHERS
Building on this foundation, Sanders, Boris and Manfredo (2004) conducted extensive research examining the behaviour patterns of different trader categories. Their work, which analyzed over a decade of COT data across multiple commodity markets, revealed a fascinating dynamic that challenges much of what retail traders are taught. Commercial hedgers consistently positioned themselves against market extremes, buying when speculators were most bearish and selling when speculators reached peak bullishness. The contrarian positioning of commercials was not random noise but rather reflected their superior information about supply and demand fundamentals. Meanwhile, large speculators, primarily hedge funds and commodity trading advisors, exhibited strong trend-following behaviour that often amplified market moves beyond fundamental values. Small traders, the retail participants, consistently entered positions late in trends, frequently near turning points, making them reliable contrary indicators.
Wang (2003) extended this research by demonstrating that the predictive power of commercial positioning varies significantly across different commodity sectors. His analysis of agricultural commodities showed particularly strong forecasting ability, with commercial net positions explaining up to fifteen percent of return variance in subsequent weeks. This finding suggests that the informational advantages of hedgers are most pronounced in markets where physical supply and demand fundamentals dominate, as opposed to purely financial markets where information asymmetries are smaller. When a corn farmer hedges six months of expected harvest, that decision incorporates private observations about rainfall patterns, crop health, pest pressure, and local storage capacity that no distant analyst can match. When an oil refinery hedges crude oil purchases and gasoline sales simultaneously, the spread relationships reveal expectations about refining margins that reflect operational realities invisible in public data.
The theoretical mechanism underlying these empirical patterns relates to information asymmetry and different participant motivations. Commercial hedgers engage in futures markets not for speculative profit but to manage business risks. An agricultural producer selling forward six months of expected harvest is not making a bet on price direction but rather locking in revenue to facilitate financial planning and ensure business viability. However, this hedging activity necessarily incorporates private information about expected supply, inventory levels, weather conditions, and demand trends that the hedger observes through their commercial operations (Irwin and Sanders, 2012). When aggregated across many participants, this private information manifests in collective positioning.
Consider a gold mining company deciding how much forward production to hedge. Management must estimate ore grades, recovery rates, production costs, equipment reliability, labor availability, and dozens of other operational variables that determine whether locking in prices at current levels makes business sense. If the industry collectively hedges more aggressively than usual, it suggests either exceptional production expectations or concern about sustaining current price levels or combination of both. Either way, this positioning reveals information unavailable to speculators analyzing price charts and economic data. The hedger sees the physical reality behind the financial abstraction.
Large speculators operate under entirely different incentives and constraints. Commodity Trading Advisors managing billions in assets typically employ systematic, trend-following strategies that respond to price momentum rather than fundamental supply and demand. When crude oil rallies from sixty dollars to seventy dollars per barrel, these systems generate buy signals. As the rally continues to eighty dollars, position sizes increase. The strategy works brilliantly during sustained trends but becomes a liability at reversals. By the time oil reaches ninety dollars, trend-following funds are maximally long, having accumulated positions progressively throughout the rally. At this point, they represent not smart money anticipating further gains but rather crowded money vulnerable to reversal. Sanders, Boris and Manfredo (2004) documented this pattern across multiple energy markets, showing that extreme speculator positioning typically marked late-stage trend exhaustion rather than early-stage trend development.
Small traders, the retail participants who fall below reporting thresholds, display the weakest forecasting ability. Wang (2003) found that small trader positioning exhibited negative correlation with subsequent returns, meaning their aggregate positioning served as a reliable contrary indicator. The explanation combines several factors. Retail traders often lack the capital reserves to weather normal market volatility, leading to premature exits from positions that would eventually prove profitable. They tend to receive information through slower channels, entering trends after mainstream media coverage when institutional participants are preparing to exit. Perhaps most importantly, they trade with emotion, buying into euphoria and selling into panic at precisely the wrong times.
At major turning points, the three groups often position opposite each other with commercials extremely bearish, large speculators extremely bullish, and small traders piling into longs at the last moment. These high-divergence environments frequently precede increased volatility and trend reversals. The insiders with business exposure quietly exit as the momentum traders hit maximum capacity and retail enthusiasm peaks. Within weeks, the reversal begins, and positions unwind in the opposite sequence.
FROM RAW DATA TO ACTIONABLE SIGNALS
The COT Index indicator operationalizes these academic findings into a practical trading tool accessible through TradingView. At its core, the indicator normalizes net positioning data onto a zero to one hundred scale, creating what we call the COT Index. This normalization is critical because absolute position sizes vary dramatically across different futures contracts and over time. A commercial trader holding fifty thousand contracts net long in crude oil might be extremely bullish by historical standards, or it might be quite neutral depending on the context of total market size and historical ranges. Raw position numbers mean nothing without context. The COT Index solves this problem by calculating where current positioning stands relative to its range over a specified lookback period, typically two hundred fifty-two weeks or approximately five years of weekly data.
The mathematical transformation follows the methodology originally popularized by legendary trader Larry Williams, though the underlying concept appears in statistical normalization techniques across many fields. For any given trader category, we calculate the highest and lowest net position values over the lookback period, establishing the historical range for that specific market and trader group. Current positioning is then expressed as a percentage of this range, where zero represents the most bearish positioning ever seen in the lookback window and one hundred represents the most bullish extreme. A reading of fifty indicates positioning exactly in the middle of the historical range, suggesting neither extreme optimism nor pessimism relative to recent history (Williams and Noseworthy, 2009).
This index-based approach allows for meaningful comparison across different markets and time periods, overcoming the scaling problems inherent in analyzing raw position data. A commercial index reading of eighty-five in gold carries the same interpretive meaning as an eighty-five reading in wheat or crude oil, even though the absolute position sizes differ by orders of magnitude. This standardization enables systematic analysis across entire futures portfolios rather than requiring market-specific expertise for each contract.
The lookback period selection involves a fundamental tradeoff between responsiveness and stability. Shorter lookback periods, perhaps one hundred twenty-six weeks or approximately two and a half years, make the index more sensitive to recent positioning changes. However, it also increases noise and produces more false signals. Longer lookback periods, perhaps five hundred weeks or approximately ten years, create smoother readings that filter short-term noise but become slower to recognize regime changes. The indicator settings allow users to adjust this parameter based on their trading timeframe, risk tolerance, and market characteristics.
UNDERSTANDING CFTC DATA STRUCTURES
The indicator supports both Legacy and Disaggregated COT report formats, reflecting the evolution of CFTC reporting standards over decades of market development. Legacy reports categorize market participants into three broad groups: commercial traders (hedgers with underlying business exposure), non-commercial traders (large speculators seeking profit without commercial interest), and non-reportable traders (small speculators below reporting thresholds). Each category brings distinct motivations and information advantages to the market (CFTC, 2020).
The Disaggregated reports, introduced in September 2009 for physical commodity markets, provide finer granularity by splitting participants into five categories (CFTC, 2009). Producer and merchant positions capture those actually producing, processing, or merchandising the physical commodity. Swap dealers represent financial intermediaries facilitating derivative transactions for clients. Managed money includes commodity trading advisors and hedge funds executing systematic or discretionary strategies. Other reportables encompasses diverse participants not fitting the main categories. Small traders remain as the fifth group, representing retail participation.
This enhanced categorization reveals nuances invisible in Legacy reports, particularly distinguishing between different types of institutional capital and their distinct behavioural patterns. The indicator automatically detects which report type is appropriate for each futures contract and adjusts the display accordingly.
Importantly, Disaggregated reports exist only for physical commodity futures. Agricultural commodities like corn, wheat, and soybeans have Disaggregated reports because clear producer, merchant, and swap dealer categories exist. Energy commodities like crude oil and natural gas similarly have well-defined commercial hedger categories. Metals including gold, silver, and copper also receive Disaggregated treatment (CFTC, 2009). However, financial futures such as equity index futures, Treasury bond futures, and currency futures remain available only in Legacy format. The CFTC has indicated no plans to extend Disaggregated reporting to financial futures due to different market structures and participant categories in these instruments (CFTC, 2020).
THE BEHAVIORAL FOUNDATION
Understanding which trader perspective to follow requires appreciation of their distinct trading styles, success rates, and psychological profiles. Commercial hedgers exhibit anticyclical behaviour rooted in their fundamental knowledge and business imperatives. When agricultural producers hedge forward sales during harvest season, they are not speculating on price direction but rather locking in revenue for crops they will harvest. Their business requires converting volatile commodity exposure into predictable cash flows to facilitate planning and ensure survival through difficult periods. Yet their aggregate positioning reveals valuable information because these hedging decisions incorporate private information about supply conditions, inventory levels, weather observations, and demand expectations that hedgers observe through their commercial operations (Bessembinder and Chan, 1992).
Consider a practical example from energy markets. Major oil companies continuously hedge portions of forward production based on price levels, operational costs, and financial planning needs. When crude oil trades at ninety dollars per barrel, they might aggressively hedge the next twelve months of production, locking in prices that provide comfortable profit margins above their extraction costs. This hedging appears as short positioning in COT reports. If oil rallies further to one hundred dollars, they hedge even more aggressively, viewing these prices as exceptional opportunities to secure revenue. Their short positioning grows increasingly extreme. To an outside observer watching only price charts, the rally suggests bullishness. But the commercial positioning reveals that the actual producers of oil find these prices attractive enough to lock in years of sales, suggesting skepticism about sustaining even higher levels. When the eventual reversal occurs and oil declines back to eighty dollars, the commercials who hedged at ninety and one hundred dollars profit while speculators who chased the rally suffer losses.
Large speculators or managed money traders operate under entirely different incentives and constraints. Their systematic, momentum-driven strategies mean they amplify existing trends rather than anticipate reversals. Trend-following systems, the most common approach among large speculators, by definition require confirmation of trend through price momentum before entering positions (Sanders, Boris and Manfredo, 2004). When crude oil rallies from sixty dollars to eighty dollars per barrel over several months, trend-following algorithms generate buy signals based on moving average crossovers, breakouts, and other momentum indicators. As the rally continues, position sizes increase according to the systematic rules.
However, this approach becomes a liability at turning points. By the time oil reaches ninety dollars after a sustained rally, trend-following funds are maximally long, having accumulated positions progressively throughout the move. At this point, their positioning does not predict continued strength. Rather, it often marks late-stage trend exhaustion. The psychological and mechanical explanation is straightforward. Trend followers by definition chase price momentum, entering positions after trends establish rather than anticipating them. Eventually, they become fully invested just as the trend nears completion, leaving no incremental buying power to sustain the rally. When the first signs of reversal appear, systematic stops trigger, creating a cascade of selling that accelerates the downturn.
Small traders consistently display the weakest track record across academic studies. Wang (2003) found that small trader positioning exhibited negative correlation with subsequent returns in his analysis across multiple commodity markets. This result means that whatever small traders collectively do, the opposite typically proves profitable. The explanation for small trader underperformance combines several factors documented in behavioral finance literature. Retail traders often lack the capital reserves to weather normal market volatility, leading to premature exits from positions that would eventually prove profitable. They tend to receive information through slower channels, learning about commodity trends through mainstream media coverage that arrives after institutional participants have already positioned. Perhaps most importantly, retail traders are more susceptible to emotional decision-making, buying into euphoria and selling into panic at precisely the wrong times (Tharp, 2008).
SETTINGS, THRESHOLDS, AND SIGNAL GENERATION
The practical implementation of the COT Index requires understanding several key features and settings that users can adjust to match their trading style, timeframe, and risk tolerance. The lookback period determines the time window for calculating historical ranges. The default setting of two hundred fifty-two bars represents approximately one year on daily charts or five years on weekly charts, balancing responsiveness with stability. Conservative traders seeking only the most extreme, highest-probability signals might extend the lookback to five hundred bars or more. Aggressive traders seeking earlier entry and willing to accept more false positives might reduce it to one hundred twenty-six bars or even less for shorter-term applications.
The bullish and bearish thresholds define signal generation levels. Default settings of eighty and twenty respectively reflect academic research suggesting meaningful information content at these extremes. Readings above eighty indicate positioning in the top quintile of the historical range, representing genuine extremes rather than temporary fluctuations. Conversely, readings below twenty occupy the bottom quintile, indicating unusually bearish positioning (Briese, 2008).
However, traders must recognize that appropriate thresholds vary by market, trader category, and personal risk tolerance. Some futures markets exhibit wider positioning swings than others due to seasonal patterns, volatility characteristics, or participant behavior. Conservative traders seeking high-probability setups with fewer signals might raise thresholds to eighty-five and fifteen. Aggressive traders willing to accept more false positives for earlier entry could lower them to seventy-five and twenty-five.
The key is maintaining meaningful differentiation between bullish, neutral, and bearish zones. The default settings of eighty and twenty create a clear three-zone structure. Readings from zero to twenty represent bearish territory where the selected trader group holds unusually bearish positions. Readings from twenty to eighty represent neutral territory where positioning falls within normal historical ranges. Readings from eighty to one hundred represent bullish territory where the selected trader group holds unusually bullish positions.
The trading perspective selection determines which participant group the indicator follows, fundamentally shaping interpretation and signal meaning. For counter-trend traders seeking reversal opportunities, monitoring commercial positioning makes intuitive sense based on the academic research discussed earlier. When commercials reach extreme bearish readings below twenty, indicating unprecedented short positioning relative to recent history, they are effectively betting against the crowd. Given their informational advantages demonstrated by Bessembinder and Chan (1992), this contrarian stance often precedes major bottoms.
Trend followers might instead monitor large speculator positioning, but with inverted logic compared to commercials. When managed money reaches extreme bullish readings above eighty, the trend may be exhausting rather than accelerating. This seeming paradox reflects their late-cycle participation documented by Sanders, Boris and Manfredo (2004). Sophisticated traders thus use speculator extremes as fade signals, entering positions opposite to speculator consensus.
Small trader monitoring serves primarily as a contrary indicator for all trading styles. Extreme small trader bullishness above seventy-five or eighty typically warns of retail FOMO at market tops. Extreme small trader bearishness below twenty or twenty-five often marks capitulation bottoms where the last weak hands have sold.
VISUALIZATION AND USER INTERFACE
The visual design incorporates multiple elements working together to facilitate decision-making and maintain situational awareness during active trading. The primary COT Index line plots in bold with adjustable line width, defaulting to two pixels for clear visibility against busy price charts. An optional glow effect, controlled by a simple toggle, adds additional visual prominence through multiple plot layers with progressively increasing transparency and width.
A twenty-one period exponential moving average overlays the index line, providing trend context for positioning changes. When the index crosses above its moving average, it signals accelerating bullish sentiment among the selected trader group regardless of whether absolute positioning is extreme. Conversely, when the index crosses below its moving average, it signals deteriorating sentiment and potentially the beginning of a reversal in positioning trends.
The EMA provides a dynamic reference line for assessing positioning momentum. When the index trades far above its EMA, positioning is not only extreme in absolute terms but also building with momentum. When the index trades far below its EMA, positioning is contracting or reversing, which may indicate weakening conviction even if absolute levels remain elevated.
The data table positioned at the top right of the chart displays eleven metrics for each trader category, transforming the indicator from a simple index calculation into an analytical dashboard providing multidimensional market intelligence. Beyond the COT Index itself, users can monitor positioning extremity, which measures how unusual current levels are compared to historical norms using statistical techniques. The extremity metric clarifies whether a reading represents the ninety-fifth or ninety-ninth percentile, with values above two standard deviations indicating genuinely exceptional positioning.
Market power quantifies each group's influence on total open interest. This metric expresses each trader category's net position as a percentage of total market open interest. A commercial entity holding forty percent of total open interest commands significantly more influence than one holding five percent, making their positioning signals more meaningful.
Momentum and rate of change metrics reveal whether positions are building or contracting, providing early warning of potential regime shifts. Position velocity measures the rate of change in positioning changes, effectively a second derivative providing even earlier insight into inflection points.
Sentiment divergence highlights disagreements between commercial and speculative positioning. This metric calculates the absolute difference between normalized commercial and large speculator index values. Wang (2003) found that these high-divergence environments frequently preceded increased volatility and reversals.
The table also displays concentration metrics when available, showing how positioning is distributed among the largest handful of traders in each category. High concentration indicates a few dominant players controlling most of the positioning, while low concentration suggests broad-based participation across many traders.
THE ALERT SYSTEM AND MONITORING
The alert system, comprising five distinct alert conditions, enables systematic monitoring of dozens of futures markets without constant screen watching. The bullish and bearish COT signal alerts trigger when the index crosses user-defined thresholds, indicating the selected trader group has reached extreme positioning worthy of attention. These alerts fire in real-time as new weekly COT data publishes, typically Friday afternoon following the Tuesday measurement date.
Extreme positioning alerts fire at ninety and ten index levels, representing the top and bottom ten percent of the historical range, warning of particularly stretched readings that historically precede reversals with high probability. When commercials reach a COT Index reading below ten, they are expressing their most bearish stance in the entire lookback period.
The data staleness alert notifies users when COT reports have not updated for more than ten days, preventing reliance on outdated information for trading decisions. Government shutdowns or federal holidays can interrupt the normal Friday publication schedule. Using stale signals while believing them current creates dangerous false confidence.
The indicator's watermark information display positioned in the bottom right corner provides essential context at a glance. This persistent display shows the symbol and timeframe, the COT report date timestamp, days since last update, and the current signal state. A trader analyzing a potential short entry in crude oil can glance at the watermark to instantly confirm positioning context without interrupting analysis flow.
LIMITATIONS AND REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS
Practical application requires understanding both the indicator's considerable strengths and inherent limitations. COT data inherently lags price action by three days, as Tuesday positions are not published until Friday afternoon. This delay means the indicator cannot catch rapid intraday reversals or respond to surprise news events. Traders using the COT Index for timing entries must accept this latency and focus on swing trading and position trading timeframes where three-day lags matter less than in day trading or scalping.
The weekly publication schedule similarly makes the indicator unsuitable for short-term trading strategies requiring immediate feedback. The COT Index works best for traders operating on weekly or longer timeframes, where positioning shifts measured in weeks and months align with trading horizon.
Extreme COT readings can persist far longer than typical technical indicators suggest, testing the patience and capital reserves of traders attempting to fade them. When crude oil enters a sustained bull market driven by genuine supply disruptions, commercial hedgers may maintain bearish positioning for many months as prices grind higher. A commercial COT Index reading of fifteen indicating extreme bearishness might persist for three months while prices continue rallying before finally reversing. Traders without sufficient capital and risk tolerance to weather such drawdowns will exit prematurely, precisely when the signal is about to work (Irwin and Sanders, 2012).
Position sizing discipline becomes paramount when implementing COT-based strategies. Rather than risking large percentages of capital on individual signals, successful COT traders typically allocate modest position sizes across multiple signals, allowing some to take time to mature while others work more quickly.
The indicator also cannot overcome fundamental regime changes that alter the structural drivers of markets. If gold enters a true secular bull market driven by monetary debasement, commercial hedgers may remain persistently bearish as mining companies sell forward years of production at what they perceive as favorable prices. Their positioning indicates valuation concerns from a production cost perspective, but cannot stop prices from rising if investment demand overwhelms physical supply-demand balance.
Similarly, structural changes in market participation can alter the meaning of positioning extremes. The growth of commodity index investing in the two thousands brought massive passive long-only capital into futures markets, fundamentally changing typical positioning ranges. Traders relying on COT signals without recognizing this regime change would have generated numerous false bearish signals during the commodity supercycle from 2003 to 2008.
The research foundation supporting COT analysis derives primarily from commodity markets where the commercial hedger information advantage is most pronounced. Studies specifically examining financial futures like equity indices and bonds show weaker but still present effects. Traders should calibrate expectations accordingly, recognizing that COT analysis likely works better for crude oil, natural gas, corn, and wheat than for the S&P 500, Treasury bonds, or currency futures.
Another important limitation involves the reporting threshold structure. Not all market participants appear in COT data, only those holding positions above specified minimums. In markets dominated by a few large players, concentration metrics become critical for proper interpretation. A single large trader accounting for thirty percent of commercial positioning might skew the entire category if their individual circumstances are idiosyncratic rather than representative.
GOLD FUTURES DURING A HYPOTHETICAL MARKET CYCLE
Consider a practical example using gold futures during a hypothetical but realistic market scenario that illustrates how the COT Index indicator guides trading decisions through a complete market cycle. Suppose gold has rallied from fifteen hundred to nineteen hundred dollars per ounce over six months, driven by inflation concerns following aggressive monetary expansion, geopolitical uncertainty, and sustained buying by Asian central banks for reserve diversification.
Large speculators, operating primarily trend-following strategies, have accumulated increasingly bullish positions throughout this rally. Their COT Index has climbed progressively from forty-five to eighty-five. The table display shows that large speculators now hold net long positions representing thirty-two percent of total open interest, their highest in four years. Momentum indicators show positive readings, indicating positions are still building though at a decelerating rate. Position velocity has turned negative, suggesting the pace of position building is slowing.
Meanwhile, commercial hedgers have responded to the rally by aggressively selling forward production and inventory. Their COT Index has moved inversely to price, declining from fifty-five to twenty. This bearish commercial positioning represents mining companies locking in forward sales at prices they view as attractive relative to production costs. The table shows commercials now hold net short positions representing twenty-nine percent of total open interest, their most bearish stance in five years. Concentration metrics indicate this positioning is broadly distributed across many commercial entities, suggesting the bearish stance reflects collective industry view rather than idiosyncratic positioning by a single firm.
Small traders, attracted by mainstream financial media coverage of gold's impressive rally, have recently piled into long positions. Their COT Index has jumped from forty-five to seventy-eight as retail investors chase the trend. Television financial networks feature frequent segments on gold with bullish guests. Internet forums and social media show surging retail interest. This retail enthusiasm historically marks late-stage trend development rather than early opportunity.
The COT Index indicator, configured to monitor commercial positioning from a contrarian perspective, displays a clear bearish signal given the extreme commercial short positioning. The table displays multiple confirming metrics: positioning extremity shows commercials at the ninety-sixth percentile of bearishness, market power indicates they control twenty-nine percent of open interest, and sentiment divergence registers sixty-five, indicating massive disagreement between commercial hedgers and large speculators. This divergence, the highest in three years, places the market in the historically high-risk category for reversals.
The interpretation requires nuance and consideration of context beyond just COT data. Commercials are not necessarily predicting an imminent crash. Rather, they are hedging business operations at what they collectively view as favorable price levels. However, the data reveals they have sold unusually large quantities of forward production, suggesting either exceptional production expectations for the year ahead or concern about sustaining current price levels or combination of both. Combined with extreme speculator positioning indicating a crowded long trade, and small trader enthusiasm confirming retail FOMO, the confluence suggests elevated reversal risk even if the precise timing remains uncertain.
A prudent trader analyzing this situation might take several actions based on COT Index signals. Existing long positions could be tightened with closer stop losses. Profit-taking on a portion of long exposure could lock in gains while maintaining some participation. Some traders might initiate modest short positions as portfolio hedges, sizing them appropriately for the inherent uncertainty in timing reversals. Others might simply move to the sidelines, avoiding new long entries until positioning normalizes.
The key lesson from case study analysis is that COT signals provide probabilistic edges rather than deterministic predictions. They work over many observations by identifying higher-probability configurations, not by generating perfect calls on individual trades. A fifty-five percent win rate with proper risk management produces substantial profits over time, yet still means forty-five percent of signals will be premature or wrong. Traders must embrace this probabilistic reality rather than seeking the impossible goal of perfect accuracy.
INTEGRATION WITH TRADING SYSTEMS
Integration with existing trading systems represents a natural and powerful use case for COT analysis, adding a positioning dimension to price-based technical approaches or fundamental analytical frameworks. Few traders rely exclusively on a single indicator or methodology. Rather, they build systems that synthesize multiple information sources, with each component addressing different aspects of market behavior.
Trend followers might use COT extremes as regime filters, modifying position sizing or avoiding new trend entries when positioning reaches levels historically associated with reversals. Consider a classic trend-following system based on moving average crossovers and momentum breakouts. Integration of COT analysis adds nuance. When large speculator positioning exceeds ninety or commercial positioning falls below ten, the regime filter recognizes elevated reversal risk. The system might reduce position sizing by fifty percent for new signals during these high-risk periods (Kaufman, 2013).
Mean reversion traders might require COT signal confluence before fading extended moves. When crude oil becomes technically overbought and large speculators show extreme long positioning above eighty-five, both signals confirm. If only technical indicators show extremes while positioning remains neutral, the potential short signal is rejected, avoiding fades of trends with underlying institutional support (Kaufman, 2013).
Discretionary traders can monitor the indicator as a continuous awareness tool, informing bias and position sizing without dictating mechanical entries and exits. A discretionary trader might notice commercial positioning shifting from neutral to progressively more bullish over several months. This trend informs growing positive bias even without triggering mechanical signals.
Multi-timeframe analysis represents another powerful integration approach. A trader might use daily charts for trade execution and timing while monitoring weekly COT positioning for strategic context. When both timeframes align, highest-probability opportunities emerge.
Portfolio construction for futures traders can incorporate COT signals as an additional selection criterion. Markets showing strong technical setups AND favorable COT positioning receive highest allocations. Markets with strong technicals but neutral or unfavorable positioning receive reduced allocations.
ADVANCED METRICS AND INTERPRETATION
The metrics table transforms simple positioning data into multidimensional market intelligence. Position extremity, calculated as the absolute deviation from the historical mean normalized by standard deviation, helps identify truly unusual readings versus routine fluctuations. A reading above two standard deviations indicates ninety-fifth percentile or higher extremity. Above three standard deviations indicates ninety-ninth percentile or higher, genuinely rare positioning that historically precedes major events with high probability.
Market power, expressed as a percentage of total open interest, reveals whose positioning matters most from a mechanical market impact perspective. Consider two scenarios in gold futures. In scenario one, commercials show a COT Index reading of fifteen while their market power metric shows they hold net shorts representing thirty-five percent of open interest. This is a high-confidence bearish signal. In scenario two, commercials also show a reading of fifteen, but market power shows only eight percent. While positioning is extreme relative to this category's normal range, their limited market share means less mechanical influence on price.
The rate of change and momentum metrics highlight whether positions are accelerating or decelerating, often providing earlier warnings than absolute levels alone. A COT Index reading of seventy-five with rapidly building momentum suggests continued movement toward extremes. Conversely, a reading of eighty-five with decelerating or negative momentum indicates the positioning trend is exhausting.
Position velocity measures the rate of change in positioning changes, effectively a second derivative. When velocity shifts from positive to negative, it indicates that while positioning may still be growing, the pace of growth is slowing. This deceleration often precedes actual reversal in positioning direction by several weeks.
Sentiment divergence calculates the absolute difference between normalized commercial and large speculator index values. When commercials show extreme bearish positioning at twenty while large speculators show extreme bullish positioning at eighty, the divergence reaches sixty, representing near-maximum disagreement. Wang (2003) found that these high-divergence environments frequently preceded increased volatility and reversals. The mechanism is intuitive. Extreme divergence indicates the informed hedgers and momentum-following speculators have positioned opposite each other with conviction. One group will prove correct and profit while the other proves incorrect and suffers losses. The resolution of this disagreement through price movement often involves volatility.
The table also displays concentration metrics when available. High concentration indicates a few dominant players controlling most of the positioning within a category, while low concentration suggests broad-based participation. Broad-based positioning more reliably reflects collective market intelligence and industry consensus. If mining companies globally all independently decide to hedge aggressively at similar price levels, it suggests genuine industry-wide view about price valuations rather than circumstances specific to one firm.
DATA QUALITY AND RELIABILITY
The CFTC has maintained COT reporting in various forms since the nineteen twenties, providing nearly a century of positioning data across multiple market cycles. However, data quality and reporting standards have evolved substantially over this long period. Modern electronic reporting implemented in the late nineteen nineties and early two thousands significantly improved accuracy and timeliness compared to earlier paper-based systems.
Traders should understand that COT reports capture positions as of Tuesday's close each week. Markets remain open three additional days before publication on Friday afternoon, meaning the reported data is three days stale when received. During periods of rapid market movement or major news events, this lag can be significant. The indicator addresses this limitation by including timestamp information and staleness warnings.
The three-day lag creates particular challenges during extreme volatility episodes. Flash crashes, surprise central bank interventions, geopolitical shocks, and other high-impact events can completely transform market positioning within hours. Traders must exercise judgment about whether reported positioning remains relevant given intervening events.
Reporting thresholds also mean that not all market participants appear in disaggregated COT data. Traders holding positions below specified minimums aggregate into the non-reportable or small trader category. This aggregation affects different markets differently. In highly liquid contracts like crude oil with thousands of participants, reportable traders might represent seventy to eighty percent of open interest. In thinly traded contracts with only dozens of active participants, a few large reportable positions might represent ninety-five percent of open interest.
Another data quality consideration involves trader classification into categories. The CFTC assigns traders to commercial or non-commercial categories based on reported business purpose and activities. However, this process is not perfect. Some entities engage in both commercial and speculative activities, creating ambiguity about proper classification. The transition to Disaggregated reports attempted to address some of these ambiguities by creating more granular categories.
COMPARISON WITH ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES
Several alternative approaches to COT analysis exist in the trading community beyond the normalization methodology employed by this indicator. Some analysts focus on absolute position changes week-over-week rather than index-based normalization. This approach calculates the change in net positioning from one week to the next. The emphasis falls on momentum in positioning changes rather than absolute levels relative to history. This method potentially identifies regime shifts earlier but sacrifices cross-market comparability (Briese, 2008).
Other practitioners employ more complex statistical transformations including percentile rankings, z-score standardization, and machine learning classification algorithms. Ruan and Zhang (2018) demonstrated that machine learning models applied to COT data could achieve modest improvements in forecasting accuracy compared to simple threshold-based approaches. However, these gains came at the cost of interpretability and implementation complexity.
The COT Index indicator intentionally employs a relatively straightforward normalization methodology for several important reasons. First, transparency enhances user understanding and trust. Traders can verify calculations manually and develop intuitive feel for what different readings mean. Second, academic research suggests that most of the predictive power in COT data comes from extreme positioning levels rather than subtle patterns requiring complex statistical methods to detect. Third, robust methods that work consistently across many markets and time periods tend to be simpler rather than more complex, reducing the risk of overfitting to historical data. Fourth, the complexity costs of implementation matter for retail traders without programming teams or computational infrastructure.
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF COT TRADING
Trading based on COT data requires psychological fortitude that differs from momentum-based approaches. Contrarian positioning signals inherently mean betting against prevailing market sentiment and recent price action. When commercials reach extreme bearish positioning, prices have typically been rising, sometimes for extended periods. The price chart looks bullish, momentum indicators confirm strength, moving averages align positively. The COT signal says bet against all of this. This psychological difficulty explains why COT analysis remains underutilized relative to trend-following methods.
Human psychology strongly predisposes us toward extrapolation and recency bias. When prices rally for months, our pattern-matching brains naturally expect continued rally. The recent price action dominates our perception, overwhelming rational analysis about positioning extremes and historical probabilities. The COT signal asking us to sell requires overriding these powerful psychological impulses.
The indicator design attempts to support the required psychological discipline through several features. Clear threshold markers and signal states reduce ambiguity about when signals trigger. When the commercial index crosses below twenty, the signal is explicit and unambiguous. The background shifts to red, the signal label displays bearish, and alerts fire. This explicitness helps traders act on signals rather than waiting for additional confirmation that may never arrive.
The metrics table provides analytical justification for contrarian positions, helping traders maintain conviction during inevitable periods of adverse price movement. When a trader enters short positions based on extreme commercial bearish positioning but prices continue rallying for several weeks, doubt naturally emerges. The table display provides reassurance. Commercial positioning remains extremely bearish. Divergence remains high. The positioning thesis remains intact even though price action has not yet confirmed.
Alert functionality ensures traders do not miss signals due to inattention while also not requiring constant monitoring that can lead to emotional decision-making. Setting alerts for COT extremes enables a healthier relationship with markets. When meaningful signals occur, alerts notify them. They can then calmly assess the situation and execute planned responses.
However, no indicator design can completely overcome the psychological difficulty of contrarian trading. Some traders simply cannot maintain short positions while prices rally. For these traders, COT analysis might be better employed as an exit signal for long positions rather than an entry signal for shorts.
Ultimately, successful COT trading requires developing comfort with probabilistic thinking rather than certainty-seeking. The signals work over many observations by identifying higher-probability configurations, not by generating perfect calls on individual trades. A fifty-five or sixty percent win rate with proper risk management produces substantial profits over years, yet still means forty to forty-five percent of signals will be premature or wrong. COT analysis provides genuine edge, but edge means probability advantage, not elimination of losing trades.
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND CONTINUOUS LEARNING
The indicator provides extensive built-in educational resources through its documentation, detailed tooltips, and transparent calculations. However, mastering COT analysis requires study beyond any single tool or resource. Several excellent resources provide valuable extensions of the concepts covered in this guide.
Books and practitioner-focused monographs offer accessible entry points. Stephen Briese published The Commitments of Traders Bible in two thousand eight, offering detailed breakdowns of how different markets and trader categories behave (Briese, 2008). Briese's work stands out for its empirical focus and market-specific insights. Jack Schwager includes discussion of COT analysis within the broader context of market behavior in his book Market Sense and Nonsense (Schwager, 2012). Perry Kaufman's Trading Systems and Methods represents perhaps the most rigorous practitioner-focused text on systematic trading approaches including COT analysis (Kaufman, 2013).
Academic journal articles provide the rigorous statistical foundation underlying COT analysis. The Journal of Futures Markets regularly publishes research on positioning data and its predictive properties. Bessembinder and Chan's earlier work on systematic risk, hedging pressure, and risk premiums in futures markets provides theoretical foundation (Bessembinder, 1992). Chang's examination of speculator returns provides historical context (Chang, 1985). Irwin and Sanders provide essential skeptical perspective in their two thousand twelve article (Irwin and Sanders, 2012). Wang's two thousand three article provides one of the most empirical analyses of COT data across multiple commodity markets (Wang, 2003).
Online resources extend beyond academic and book-length treatments. The CFTC website provides free access to current and historical COT reports in multiple formats. The explanatory materials section offers detailed documentation of report construction, category definitions, and historical methodology changes. Traders serious about COT analysis should read these official CFTC documents to understand exactly what they are analyzing.
Commercial COT data services such as Barchart provide enhanced visualization and analysis tools beyond raw CFTC data. TradingView's educational materials, published scripts library, and user community provide additional resources for exploring different approaches to COT analysis.
The key to mastering COT analysis lies not in finding a single definitive source but rather in building understanding through multiple perspectives and information sources. Academic research provides rigorous empirical foundation. Practitioner-focused books offer practical implementation insights. Direct engagement with data through systematic backtesting develops intuition about how positioning dynamics manifest across different market conditions.
SYNTHESIZING KNOWLEDGE INTO PRACTICE
The COT Index indicator represents the synthesis of academic research, trading experience, and software engineering into a practical tool accessible to retail traders equipped with nothing more than a TradingView account and willingness to learn. What once required expensive data subscriptions, custom programming capabilities, statistical software, and institutional resources now appears as a straightforward indicator requiring only basic parameter selection and modest study to understand. This democratization of institutional-grade analysis tools represents a broader trend in financial markets over recent decades.
Yet technology and data access alone provide no edge without understanding and discipline. Markets remain relentlessly efficient at eliminating edges that become too widely known and mechanically exploited. The COT Index indicator succeeds only when users invest time learning the underlying concepts, understand the limitations and probability distributions involved, and integrate signals thoughtfully into trading plans rather than applying them mechanically.
The academic research demonstrates conclusively that institutional positioning contains genuine information about future price movements, particularly at extremes where commercial hedgers are maximally bearish or bullish relative to historical norms. This informational content is neither perfect nor deterministic but rather probabilistic, providing edge over many observations through identification of higher-probability configurations. Bessembinder and Chan's finding that commercial positioning explained modest but significant variance in future returns illustrates this probabilistic nature perfectly (Bessembinder and Chan, 1992). The effect is real and statistically significant, yet it explains perhaps ten to fifteen percent of return variance rather than most variance. Much of price movement remains unpredictable even with positioning intelligence.
The practical implication is that COT analysis works best as one component of a trading system rather than a standalone oracle. It provides the positioning dimension, revealing where the smart money has positioned and where the crowd has followed, but price action analysis provides the timing dimension. Fundamental analysis provides the catalyst dimension. Risk management provides the survival dimension. These components work together synergistically.
The indicator's design philosophy prioritizes transparency and education over black-box complexity, empowering traders to understand exactly what they are analyzing and why. Every calculation is documented and user-adjustable. The threshold markers, background coloring, tables, and clear signal states provide multiple reinforcing channels for conveying the same information.
This educational approach reflects a conviction that sustainable trading success comes from genuine understanding rather than mechanical system-following. Traders who understand why commercial positioning matters, how different trader categories behave, what positioning extremes signify, and where signals fit within probability distributions can adapt when market conditions change. Traders mechanically following black-box signals without comprehension abandon systems after normal losing streaks.
The research foundation supporting COT analysis comes primarily from commodity markets where commercial hedger informational advantages are most pronounced. Agricultural producers hedging crops know more about supply conditions than distant speculators. Energy companies hedging production know more about operating costs than financial traders. Metals miners hedging output know more about ore grades than index funds. Financial futures markets show weaker but still present effects.
The journey from reading this documentation to profitable trading based on COT analysis involves several stages that cannot be rushed. Initial reading and basic understanding represents the first stage. Historical study represents the second stage, reviewing past market cycles to observe how positioning extremes preceded major turning points. Paper trading or small-size real trading represents the third stage to experience the psychological challenges. Refinement based on results and personal psychology represents the fourth stage.
Markets will continue evolving. New participant categories will emerge. Regulatory structures will change. Technology will advance. Yet the fundamental dynamics driving COT analysis, that different market participants have different information, different motivations, and different forecasting abilities that manifest in their positioning, will persist as long as futures markets exist. While specific thresholds or optimal parameters may shift over time, the core logic remains sound and adaptable.
The trader equipped with this indicator, understanding of the theory and evidence behind COT analysis, realistic expectations about probability rather than certainty, discipline to maintain positions through adverse volatility, and patience to allow signals time to develop possesses genuine edge in markets. The edge is not enormous, markets cannot allow large persistent inefficiencies without arbitraging them away, but it is real, measurable, and exploitable by those willing to invest in learning and disciplined application.
REFERENCES
Bessembinder, H. (1992) Systematic risk, hedging pressure, and risk premiums in futures markets, Review of Financial Studies, 5(4), pp. 637-667.
Bessembinder, H. and Chan, K. (1992) The profitability of technical trading rules in the Asian stock markets, Pacific-Basin Finance Journal, 3(2-3), pp. 257-284.
Briese, S. (2008) The Commitments of Traders Bible: How to Profit from Insider Market Intelligence. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons.
Chang, E.C. (1985) Returns to speculators and the theory of normal backwardation, Journal of Finance, 40(1), pp. 193-208.
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) (2009) Explanatory Notes: Disaggregated Commitments of Traders Report. Available at: www.cftc.gov (Accessed: 15 January 2025).
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) (2020) Commitments of Traders: About the Report. Available at: www.cftc.gov (Accessed: 15 January 2025).
Irwin, S.H. and Sanders, D.R. (2012) Testing the Masters Hypothesis in commodity futures markets, Energy Economics, 34(1), pp. 256-269.
Kaufman, P.J. (2013) Trading Systems and Methods. 5th edn. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons.
Ruan, Y. and Zhang, Y. (2018) Forecasting commodity futures prices using machine learning: Evidence from the Chinese commodity futures market, Applied Economics Letters, 25(12), pp. 845-849.
Sanders, D.R., Boris, K. and Manfredo, M. (2004) Hedgers, funds, and small speculators in the energy futures markets: an analysis of the CFTC's Commitments of Traders reports, Energy Economics, 26(3), pp. 425-445.
Schwager, J.D. (2012) Market Sense and Nonsense: How the Markets Really Work and How They Don't. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons.
Tharp, V.K. (2008) Super Trader: Make Consistent Profits in Good and Bad Markets. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Wang, C. (2003) The behavior and performance of major types of futures traders, Journal of Futures Markets, 23(1), pp. 1-31.
Williams, L.R. and Noseworthy, M. (2009) The Right Stock at the Right Time: Prospering in the Coming Good Years. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons.
FURTHER READING
For traders seeking to deepen their understanding of COT analysis and futures market positioning beyond this documentation, the following resources provide valuable extensions:
Academic Journal Articles:
Fishe, R.P.H. and Smith, A. (2012) Do speculators drive commodity prices away from supply and demand fundamentals?, Journal of Commodity Markets, 1(1), pp. 1-16.
Haigh, M.S., Hranaiova, J. and Overdahl, J.A. (2007) Hedge funds, volatility, and liquidity provision in energy futures markets, Journal of Alternative Investments, 9(4), pp. 10-38.
Kocagil, A.E. (1997) Does futures speculation stabilize spot prices? Evidence from metals markets, Applied Financial Economics, 7(1), pp. 115-125.
Sanders, D.R. and Irwin, S.H. (2011) The impact of index funds in commodity futures markets: A systems approach, Journal of Alternative Investments, 14(1), pp. 40-49.
Books and Practitioner Resources:
Murphy, J.J. (1999) Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets: A Guide to Trading Methods and Applications. New York: New York Institute of Finance.
Pring, M.J. (2002) Technical Analysis Explained: The Investor's Guide to Spotting Investment Trends and Turning Points. 4th edn. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Federal Reserve and Research Institution Publications:
Federal Reserve Banks regularly publish working papers examining commodity markets, futures positioning, and price discovery mechanisms. The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City maintain active research programs in this area.
Online Resources:
The CFTC website provides free access to current and historical COT reports, explanatory materials, and regulatory documentation.
Barchart offers enhanced COT data visualization and screening tools.
TradingView's community library contains numerous published scripts and educational materials exploring different approaches to positioning analysis.
Pine Script®指標
Anrazzi - EMAs/ATR - 1.0.2The Anrazzi – EMAs/ATR indicator is a multi-purpose overlay designed to help traders track trend direction and market volatility in a single clean tool.
It plots up to six customizable moving averages (MAs) and an Average True Range (ATR) value directly on your chart, allowing you to quickly identify market bias, dynamic support/resistance, and volatility levels without switching indicators.
This script is ideal for traders who want a simple, configurable, and efficient way to combine trend-following signals with volatility-based position sizing.
📌 Key Features
Six Moving Averages (MA1 → MA6)
Toggle each MA on/off individually
Choose between EMA or SMA for each
Customize length and color
Perfect for spotting trend direction and pullback zones
ATR Display
Uses Wilder’s ATR formula (ta.rma(ta.tr(true), 14))
Can be calculated on current or higher timeframe
Adjustable multiplier for position sizing (e.g., 1.5× ATR stops)
Displays cleanly in the bottom-right corner
Custom Watermark
Displays symbol + timeframe in top-right
Adjustable color and size for streamers, screenshots, or clear charting
Compact UI
Organized with group and inline inputs for quick configuration
Lightweight and optimized for real-time performance
⚙️ How It Works
MAs: The script uses either ta.ema() or ta.sma() to compute each moving average based on the user-selected type and length.
ATR: The ATR is calculated using ta.rma(ta.tr(true), 14) (Wilder’s smoothing), and optionally scaled by a multiplier for easier use in risk management.
Tables: ATR value and watermark are displayed using table.new() so they stay anchored to the screen regardless of zoom level.
📈 How to Use
Enable the MAs you want to track and adjust their lengths, type, and colors.
Enable ATR if you want to see volatility — optionally select a higher timeframe for broader context.
Use MAs to:
Identify overall trend direction (e.g. price above MA20 = bullish)
Spot pullback zones for entries
See when multiple MAs cluster together as support/resistance zones
Use ATR value to:
Size your stop-loss dynamically (e.g. stop = entry − 1.5×ATR)
Detect volatility breakouts (ATR spikes = market expansion)
🎯 Recommended For
Day traders & swing traders
Trend-following & momentum strategies
Volatility-based risk management
Traders who want a clean, all-in-one dashboard
Pine Script®指標
Card DealerThis is a simple educational indicator that draws a pseudo-random new card from the deck every time the bar changes. This indicator is not intended to be used for making trading decisions; it's just for fun. The coding concept is a fork/iteration of the Inspirational Watermark indicator which can be found here
!! DISCLAIMER: The PineScript(v5) function math.random() returns a pseudo-random value. More information here: www.tradingview.com
Pine Script®指標
LibVPrfLibrary "LibVPrf"
This library provides an object-oriented framework for volume
profile analysis in Pine Script®. It is built around the `VProf`
User-Defined Type (UDT), which encapsulates all data, settings,
and statistical metrics for a single profile, enabling stateful
analysis with on-demand calculations.
Key Features:
1. **Object-Oriented Design (UDT):** The library is built around
the `VProf` UDT. This object encapsulates all profile data
and provides methods for its full lifecycle management,
including creation, cloning, clearing, and merging of profiles.
2. **Volume Allocation (`AllotMode`):** Offers two methods for
allocating a bar's volume:
- **Classic:** Assigns the entire bar's volume to the close
price bucket.
- **PDF:** Distributes volume across the bar's range using a
statistical price distribution model from the `LibBrSt` library.
3. **Buy/Sell Volume Splitting (`SplitMode`):** Provides methods
for classifying volume into buying and selling pressure:
- **Classic:** Classifies volume based on the bar's color (Close vs. Open).
- **Dynamic:** A specific model that analyzes candle structure
(body vs. wicks) and a short-term trend factor to
estimate the buy/sell share at each price level.
4. **Statistical Analysis (On-Demand):** Offers a suite of
statistical metrics calculated using a "Lazy Evaluation"
pattern (computed only when requested via `get...` methods):
- **Central Tendency:** Point of Control (POC), VWAP, and Median.
- **Dispersion:** Value Area (VA) and Population Standard Deviation.
- **Shape:** Skewness and Excess Kurtosis.
- **Delta:** Cumulative Volume Delta, including its
historical high/low watermarks.
5. **Structural Analysis:** Includes a parameter-free method
(`getSegments`) to decompose a profile into its fundamental
unimodal segments, allowing for modality detection (e.g.,
identifying bimodal profiles).
6. **Dynamic Profile Management:**
- **Auto-Fitting:** Profiles set to `dynamic = true` will
automatically expand their price range to fit new data.
- **Manipulation:** The resolution, price range, and Value Area
of a dynamic profile can be changed at any time. This
triggers a resampling process that uses a **linear
interpolation model** to re-bucket existing volume.
- **Assumption:** Non-dynamic profiles are fixed and will throw
a `runtime.error` if `addBar` is called with data
outside their initial range.
7. **Bucket-Level Access:** Provides getter methods for direct
iteration and analysis of the raw buy/sell volume and price
boundaries of each individual price bucket.
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**DISCLAIMER**
This library is provided "AS IS" and for informational and
educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial,
investment, or trading advice.
The author assumes no liability for any errors, inaccuracies,
or omissions in the code. Using this library to build
trading indicators or strategies is entirely at your own risk.
As a developer using this library, you are solely responsible
for the rigorous testing, validation, and performance of any
scripts you create based on these functions. The author shall
not be held liable for any financial losses incurred directly
or indirectly from the use of this library or any scripts
derived from it.
create(buckets, rangeUp, rangeLo, dynamic, valueArea, allot, estimator, cdfSteps, split, trendLen)
Construct a new `VProf` object with fixed bucket count & range.
Parameters:
buckets (int) : series int number of price buckets ≥ 1
rangeUp (float) : series float upper price bound (absolute)
rangeLo (float) : series float lower price bound (absolute)
dynamic (bool) : series bool Flag for dynamic adaption of profile ranges
valueArea (int) : series int Percentage of total volume to include in the Value Area (1..100)
allot (series AllotMode) : series AllotMode Allocation mode `classic` or `pdf` (default `classic`)
estimator (series PriceEst enum from AustrianTradingMachine/LibBrSt/1) : series LibBrSt.PriceEst PDF model when `model == PDF`. (deflault = 'uniform')
cdfSteps (int) : series int even #sub-intervals for Simpson rule (default 20)
split (series SplitMode) : series SplitMode Buy/Sell determination (default `classic`)
trendLen (int) : series int Look‑back bars for trend factor (default 3)
Returns: VProf freshly initialised profile
method clone(self)
Create a deep copy of the volume profile.
Namespace types: VProf
Parameters:
self (VProf) : VProf Profile object to copy
Returns: VProf A new, independent copy of the profile
method clear(self)
Reset all bucket tallies while keeping configuration intact.
Namespace types: VProf
Parameters:
self (VProf) : VProf profile object
Returns: VProf cleared profile (chaining)
method merge(self, srcABuy, srcASell, srcRangeUp, srcRangeLo, srcCvd, srcCvdHi, srcCvdLo)
Merges volume data from a source profile into the current profile.
If resizing is needed, it performs a high-fidelity re-bucketing of existing
volume using a linear interpolation model inferred from neighboring buckets,
preventing aliasing artifacts and ensuring accurate volume preservation.
Namespace types: VProf
Parameters:
self (VProf) : VProf The target profile object to merge into.
srcABuy (array) : array The source profile's buy volume bucket array.
srcASell (array) : array The source profile's sell volume bucket array.
srcRangeUp (float) : series float The upper price bound of the source profile.
srcRangeLo (float) : series float The lower price bound of the source profile.
srcCvd (float) : series float The final Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) value of the source profile.
srcCvdHi (float) : series float The historical high-water mark of the CVD from the source profile.
srcCvdLo (float) : series float The historical low-water mark of the CVD from the source profile.
Returns: VProf `self` (chaining), now containing the merged data.
method addBar(self, offset)
Add current bar’s volume to the profile (call once per realtime bar).
classic mode: allocates all volume to the close bucket and classifies
by `close >= open`. PDF mode: distributes volume across buckets by the
estimator’s CDF mass. For `split = dynamic`, the buy/sell share per
price is computed via context-driven piecewise s(u).
Namespace types: VProf
Parameters:
self (VProf) : VProf Profile object
offset (int) : series int To offset the calculated bar
Returns: VProf `self` (method chaining)
method setBuckets(self, buckets)
Sets the number of buckets for the volume profile.
Behavior depends on the `isDynamic` flag.
- If `dynamic = true`: Works on filled profiles by re-bucketing to a new resolution.
- If `dynamic = false`: Only works on empty profiles to prevent accidental changes.
Namespace types: VProf
Parameters:
self (VProf) : VProf Profile object
buckets (int) : series int The new number of buckets
Returns: VProf `self` (chaining)
method setRanges(self, rangeUp, rangeLo)
Sets the price range for the volume profile.
Behavior depends on the `dynamic` flag.
- If `dynamic = true`: Works on filled profiles by re-bucketing existing volume.
- If `dynamic = false`: Only works on empty profiles to prevent accidental changes.
Namespace types: VProf
Parameters:
self (VProf) : VProf Profile object
rangeUp (float) : series float The new upper price bound
rangeLo (float) : series float The new lower price bound
Returns: VProf `self` (chaining)
method setValueArea(self, valueArea)
Set the percentage of volume for the Value Area. If the value
changes, the profile is finalized again.
Namespace types: VProf
Parameters:
self (VProf) : VProf Profile object
valueArea (int) : series int The new Value Area percentage (0..100)
Returns: VProf `self` (chaining)
method getBktBuyVol(self, idx)
Get Buy volume of a bucket.
Namespace types: VProf
Parameters:
self (VProf) : VProf Profile object
idx (int) : series int Bucket index
Returns: series float Buy volume ≥ 0
method getBktSellVol(self, idx)
Get Sell volume of a bucket.
Namespace types: VProf
Parameters:
self (VProf) : VProf Profile object
idx (int) : series int Bucket index
Returns: series float Sell volume ≥ 0
method getBktBnds(self, idx)
Get Bounds of a bucket.
Namespace types: VProf
Parameters:
self (VProf) : VProf Profile object
idx (int) : series int Bucket index
Returns:
up series float The upper price bound of the bucket.
lo series float The lower price bound of the bucket.
method getPoc(self)
Get POC information.
Namespace types: VProf
Parameters:
self (VProf) : VProf Profile object
Returns:
pocIndex series int The index of the Point of Control (POC) bucket.
pocPrice. series float The mid-price of the Point of Control (POC) bucket.
method getVA(self)
Get Value Area (VA) information.
Namespace types: VProf
Parameters:
self (VProf) : VProf Profile object
Returns:
vaUpIndex series int The index of the upper bound bucket of the Value Area.
vaUpPrice series float The upper price bound of the Value Area.
vaLoIndex series int The index of the lower bound bucket of the Value Area.
vaLoPrice series float The lower price bound of the Value Area.
method getMedian(self)
Get the profile's median price and its bucket index. Calculates the value on-demand if stale.
Namespace types: VProf
Parameters:
self (VProf) : VProf Profile object.
Returns:
medianIndex series int The index of the bucket containing the Median.
medianPrice series float The Median price of the profile.
method getVwap(self)
Get the profile's VWAP and its bucket index. Calculates the value on-demand if stale.
Namespace types: VProf
Parameters:
self (VProf) : VProf Profile object.
Returns:
vwapIndex series int The index of the bucket containing the VWAP.
vwapPrice series float The Volume Weighted Average Price of the profile.
method getStdDev(self)
Get the profile's volume-weighted standard deviation. Calculates the value on-demand if stale.
Namespace types: VProf
Parameters:
self (VProf) : VProf Profile object.
Returns: series float The Standard deviation of the profile.
method getSkewness(self)
Get the profile's skewness. Calculates the value on-demand if stale.
Namespace types: VProf
Parameters:
self (VProf) : VProf Profile object.
Returns: series float The Skewness of the profile.
method getKurtosis(self)
Get the profile's excess kurtosis. Calculates the value on-demand if stale.
Namespace types: VProf
Parameters:
self (VProf) : VProf Profile object.
Returns: series float The Kurtosis of the profile.
method getSegments(self)
Get the profile's fundamental unimodal segments. Calculates on-demand if stale.
Uses a parameter-free, pivot-based recursive algorithm.
Namespace types: VProf
Parameters:
self (VProf) : VProf The profile object.
Returns: matrix A 2-column matrix where each row is an pair.
method getCvd(self)
Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) like metric over all buckets.
Namespace types: VProf
Parameters:
self (VProf) : VProf Profile object.
Returns:
cvd series float The final Cumulative Volume Delta (Total Buy Vol - Total Sell Vol).
cvdHi series float The running high-water mark of the CVD as volume was added.
cvdLo series float The running low-water mark of the CVD as volume was added.
VProf
VProf Bucketed Buy/Sell volume profile plus meta information.
Fields:
buckets (series int) : int Number of price buckets (granularity ≥1)
rangeUp (series float) : float Upper price range (absolute)
rangeLo (series float) : float Lower price range (absolute)
dynamic (series bool) : bool Flag for dynamic adaption of profile ranges
valueArea (series int) : int Percentage of total volume to include in the Value Area (1..100)
allot (series AllotMode) : AllotMode Allocation mode `classic` or `pdf`
estimator (series PriceEst enum from AustrianTradingMachine/LibBrSt/1) : LibBrSt.PriceEst Price density model when `model == PDF`
cdfSteps (series int) : int Simpson integration resolution (even ≥2)
split (series SplitMode) : SplitMode Buy/Sell split strategy per bar
trendLen (series int) : int Look‑back length for trend factor (≥1)
maxBkt (series int) : int User-defined number of buckets (unclamped)
aBuy (array) : array Buy volume per bucket
aSell (array) : array Sell volume per bucket
cvd (series float) : float Final Cumulative Volume Delta (Total Buy Vol - Total Sell Vol).
cvdHi (series float) : float Running high-water mark of the CVD as volume was added.
cvdLo (series float) : float Running low-water mark of the CVD as volume was added.
poc (series int) : int Index of max‑volume bucket (POC). Is `na` until calculated.
vaUp (series int) : int Index of upper Value‑Area bound. Is `na` until calculated.
vaLo (series int) : int Index of lower value‑Area bound. Is `na` until calculated.
median (series float) : float Median price of the volume distribution. Is `na` until calculated.
vwap (series float) : float Profile VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price). Is `na` until calculated.
stdDev (series float) : float Standard Deviation of volume around the VWAP. Is `na` until calculated.
skewness (series float) : float Skewness of the volume distribution. Is `na` until calculated.
kurtosis (series float) : float Excess Kurtosis of the volume distribution. Is `na` until calculated.
segments (matrix) : matrix A 2-column matrix where each row is an pair. Is `na` until calculated.
Pine Script®腳本庫
SFC Bollinger Band and Bandit概述 (Overview)
SFC 布林通道與海盜策略 (SFC Bollinger Band and Bandit Strategy) 是一個基於 Pine Script™ v6 的技術分析指標，結合布林通道 (Bollinger Bands)、移動平均線 (Moving Averages) 以及布林海盜 (Bollinger Bandit) 交易策略，旨在為交易者提供多時間框架的趨勢分析與進出場訊號。該腳本支援風險管理功能，並提供視覺化圖表與交易訊號提示，適用於多種金融市場。
This script, written in Pine Script™ v6, combines Bollinger Bands, Moving Averages, and the Bollinger Bandit strategy to provide traders with multi-timeframe trend analysis and entry/exit signals. It includes risk management features and visualizes data through charts and trading signals, suitable for various financial markets.
功能特點 (Key Features)
布林通道 (Bollinger Bands)
提供可調整的標準差參數 (σ1, σ2)，支援多層布林通道顯示。
進場訊號基於價格穿越布林通道上下軌，並結合連續K線確認機制。
Provides adjustable standard deviation parameters (σ1, σ2) for multi-layer Bollinger Bands display.
Entry signals are based on price crossing the upper/lower bands, combined with a consecutive bar confirmation mechanism.
移動平均線 (Moving Averages)
支援簡單移動平均線 (SMA) 或指數移動平均線 (EMA)，可自訂快、中、慢線週期。
Supports Simple Moving Average (SMA) or Exponential Moving Average (EMA) with customizable fast, medium, and slow line periods.
布林海盜策略 (Bollinger Bandit Strategy)
基於變動率 (ROC) 與布林通道動態止損，提供做多與做空訊號。
包含動態止損均線與平倉天數設定，增強交易靈活性。
Utilizes Rate of Change (ROC) and Bollinger Bands with dynamic stop-loss for long and short signals.
Includes dynamic stop-loss moving average and liquidation days for enhanced trading flexibility.
多時間框架分析 (Multi-Timeframe Analysis)
支援六個時間框架 (5分、15分、1小時、4小時、日線、週線) 的趨勢分析。
通過表格顯示各時間框架的連續上漲/下跌趨勢，輔助交易決策。
Supports trend analysis across six timeframes (5m, 15m, 1h, 4h, daily, weekly).
Displays consecutive up/down trends in a table to aid decision-making.
風險管理 (Risk Management)
提供基於 ATR 或布林通道的停利/停損設定。
自動計算交易手數，根據報價貨幣匯率調整風險敞口。
Offers take-profit/stop-loss settings based on ATR or Bollinger Bands.
Automatically calculates trading lots, adjusting risk exposure based on quote currency exchange rates.
視覺化與提示 (Visualization and Alerts)
繪製布林通道、移動平均線、海盜策略動態止損線及交易訊號。
提供多時間框架趨勢表格、交易手數標籤及浮水印。
支援交易訊號快訊，方便即時監控。
Plots Bollinger Bands, Moving Averages, Bandit strategy stop-loss lines, and trading signals.
Includes multi-timeframe trend tables, trading lot labels, and watermark.
Supports alert conditions for real-time trade monitoring.
使用說明 (Usage Instructions)
設置參數 (Parameter Setup)
布林通道 (Bollinger Bands): 可調整週期 (預設21)、標準差 (σ1=1, σ2=2) 及停利/停損依據 (ATR 或 BAND)。
移動平均線 (Moving Averages): 可選擇顯示快線 (10)、中線 (20)、慢線 (60)，並切換 SMA/EMA。
布林海盜 (Bollinger Bandit): 調整通道週期 (50)、平倉均線週期 (50) 及 ROC 週期 (30)。
時間框架 (Timeframes): 自訂六個時間框架，預設為 5分、15分、1小時、4小時、日線、週線。
Adjust Bollinger Band period (default 21), standard deviations (σ1=1, σ2=2), and take-profit/stop-loss basis (ATR or BAND).
Configure Moving Averages (fast=10, medium=20, slow=60) and toggle SMA/EMA.
Set Bollinger Bandit parameters: channel period (50), liquidation MA period (50), ROC period (30).
Customize six timeframes (default: 5m, 15m, 1h, 4h, daily, weekly).
交易訊號 (Trading Signals)
買入訊號 (Buy): 價格穿越下軌且滿足連續K線條件。
賣出訊號 (Sell): 價格穿越上軌且滿足連續K線條件。
海盜策略訊號: 基於 ROC 與布林通道穿越，結合動態止損。
Buy signal: Price crosses below lower band with consecutive bar confirmation.
Sell signal: Price crosses above upper band with consecutive bar confirmation.
Bandit strategy signals: Based on ROC and band crossings with dynamic stop-loss.
視覺化 (Visualization)
布林通道以不同顏色顯示上下軌與中軌。
移動平均線以快、中、慢線區分顏色。
趨勢表格顯示各時間框架的趨勢狀態 (🔴上漲, 🟢下跌, ⚪中性)。
海盜策略顯示動態止損線與交易狀態。
Bollinger Bands display upper, lower, and middle bands in distinct colors.
Moving Averages use different colors for fast, medium, and slow lines.
Trend table shows timeframe trends (🔴 up, 🟢 down, ⚪ neutral).
Bandit strategy displays dynamic stop-loss and trading status.
Pine Script®指標
rsi wf breakoutRSI Breakout Asif
RSI Breakout Asif Indicator
Overview:
The RSI Breakout Asif indicator is a custom script designed to analyze and highlight potential
breakout points using the Relative Strength Index (RSI) combined with Williams Fractals. This
indicator is specifically developed for traders who want to identify key momentum shifts in the
market.
Features:
1. RSI Analysis:
- The RSI is calculated using a user-defined length and price source.
- Horizontal lines are plotted at levels 70 (overbought), 50 (neutral), and 30 (oversold) to visually
aid decision-making.
2. Williams Fractals on RSI:
- Detects fractal highs and lows based on RSI values.
- Highlights these fractal points with dynamic, symmetrical lines for better visibility.
3. Customization:
- Users can adjust the RSI length and price source for personalized analysis.
- Fractal settings (left and right bar length) are also adjustable, making the indicator versatile for
different trading styles.
4. Visual Enhancements:
- Fractal highs are marked in red, while fractal lows are marked in green.
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RSI Breakout Asif
- Precise line placement ensures clarity and reduces chart clutter.
5. Practical Utility:
- Use the fractal breakout signals in conjunction with other technical indicators for enhanced
decision-making.
Usage:
- Add the RSI Breakout Asif indicator to your TradingView chart.
- Adjust the settings according to your trading strategy.
- Observe the RSI values and fractal points to identify potential breakout zones.
Disclaimer:
This indicator is a technical analysis tool and should be used in combination with other analysis
methods. It does not guarantee profitable trades.
Watermarked by Asif.
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JKGFXHELLO,
If you need WATERMARKS for your charts, You can use this indicator.
You can add a preferable title, subtitle, and heading.
if you want to write on a different line, you can use \n.
All the features can be including position, text size, text color, background, etc can be customized to suit your taste.
Pine Script®指標
Hayden's Advanced Relative Strength Index (RSI)Preface: I'm just the bartender serving today's freshly blended concoction; I'd like to send a massive THANK YOU to @iFuSiiOnzZ, @Koalafied_3, @LonesomeTheBlue, @LazyBear, @dgtrd and the rest of the PineWizards for the locally-sourced ingredients. I am simply a code editor, not a code author. The book that inspired this indicator is a free download, plus all of the pieces I used were free code from the PineWizards; my hope is that any additional useful development of The Complete RSI trading system also is offered open-source to the community for collaboration.
Features: Fixed & Custom price targeting. Triple trend state detection. Advanced data ticker. Candles, bars, or line RSI . Stochastic of over 20 indicators for adjustable entry/exit signals. Customizable trader watermark. Trend lines for spotting wedges , triangles, pennants , etc. Divergences for spotting potential reversals and Momentum Discrepancy Reversal Point opportunities. RSI percent change and price pivot labels. Gradient bar coloring on-chart.
‼ IMPORTANT: Hover over labels for additional information. Google & read John Hayden's "The Complete RSI" pdf book for comprehensive instructions before attempting to trade with this indicator. Always keep an eye on higher/stronger timeframes.
⚠ DISCLAIMER: DYOR. Not financial advice. Not a trading system. I am not affiliated with TradingView or John Hayden; this is my own personally PineScripted presentation of a suitable RSI to use when trading according to Hayden's rules.
About the Editor: I am a former-FINRA Registered Representative, inventor/patent-holder, and self-taught PineScripter. I mostly code on a v3 Pinescript level so expect heavy scripts that could use some shortening with modern conventions.
Hayden's RSI Rules:
📈 An Uptrend is indicated when:
1. RSI is in the 80 to 40 range
2. The chart shows simple bearish divergence
3. The chart shows Hidden bullish divergence
4. The chart shows Momentum Discrepancy Reversal Up
5. Upside targets being hit
6. 9-bar simple MA is greater than the 45-bar EMA on RSI
7. Counter-trend declines do not exceed 50% of the previous rally
🔮 An Uptrend is in danger when:
1. Longer timeframe fading rally
2. a) Multiple long-term bearish divergences. b) Upside targets not being hit.
3. 9-bar simple MA is less than the 45-bar EMA on RSI
4. Hidden bearish divergence, or simple bullish divergence
5. Deep counter-trend retracements greater than 50%
📉 A Downtrend is indicated when:
1. RSI is in the 60 to 20 range
2. The chart shows simple bullish divergences.
3. The chart shows Hidden bearish divergence
4. The chart shows Momentum Discrepancy Reversal Down
5. Downside targets being hit
6. 9-bar simple MA is less than the 45-bar EMA on RSI
7. Counter-trend rallies do not exceed 50% of the previous decline
🔮 A Downtrend is in danger when:
1. Longer timeframe fading decline
2. a) Multiple long-term bullish divergences. b) Downside targets not being hit.
3. 9-bar simple MA is greater than the 45-bar EMA on RSI
4. Hidden bullish divergence , or simple bearish divergence
5. Steep counter-trend retracements greater than 50%
Pine Script®指標
S&P 500 Sector Watermarkwrites the stock's sector in the s&p 500, if not leaves blank or writes "not in the s&p 500"
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Session Lines + ATR AnalyticsDescription:
Overview:
A comprehensive trading tool that combines session visualization with real-time ATR analytics. Perfect for intraday traders who need precise timing and volatility measurements.
Features:
Session Markers
Visual indicators for Asia (00:00-08:00), London (07:00-15:00), and New York (13:00-21:00) trading sessions
Color-coded session bands at the bottom of the chart for quick identification
Fully customizable session times and colors
Hourly Vertical Lines
Automatic vertical lines drawn at the start of each hour (works on 1-minute charts)
Multiple line styles available: solid, dotted, dashed, arrows
Adjustable color and width settings
Helps identify exact timing of price movements
ATR Tool
Real-time candle range measurement
Modified ATR calculation (excludes current candle for accuracy)
Customizable ATR length and multiplier
Live countdown timer showing time remaining in current timeframe
Floating label with adjustable offset and styling
Date & Timeframe Display
Bottom-right watermark showing current date in LA timezone
Displays current timeframe with proper units (1m, 5m, 1H, etc.)
Useful for backtesting to confirm you're viewing the correct date
Best Used For:
Day trading and scalping (especially on 1-minute charts)
Session-based trading strategies
Volatility analysis using ATR
Time-based entry and exit planning
Settings:
All elements are fully customizable through the indicator settings panel, including colors, sizes, visibility toggles, and calculation parameters.
Pine Script®指標
Time-Based Level & Watermark [PTN.Trades]Hello NTA Bros. Let's test my script! Hello Hello TDV said my description is too brief. I have to write something more!
## 3 Ways to Cook Crispy, Fluffy, and Delicious Omelettes Without the Grease
Calling all **Egg Lovers**! Today, we’re diving into the "Omelette"—a dish that seems simple but is packed with secret techniques. Everyone has their own signature style, and today, Maggi is sharing 3 different ways to fry an omelette. Whether you’re craving that **extra crispy and fluffy** version you find at restaurants, a **healthy, low-oil** version that isn't greasy, or a **thick and soft** omelette for a full, satisfying bite—we’ve got you covered!
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### 1. How to Fry a Crispy Omelette
**Ingredients:**
1. 1 tsp Maggi Cooking Sauce
2. Cooking oil (about half a pan deep)
**Instructions:**
1. Pour oil into the pan and heat until hot. Crack the eggs, season, and beat well.
2. Once the oil is boiling, pour the egg mixture through a **strainer** into the pan to create a fluffy texture. When the egg turns golden brown, flip it over. Fry until cooked through and serve.
**Pro-Tips for Crispiness:**
* Don't over-beat the eggs until they are too bubbly, or they will flow through the strainer too slowly.
* Wait for the oil to get hot, then reduce to medium heat for about 10 seconds before testing a small amount of egg through the strainer. If it fluffs up beautifully, pour the rest through the strainer across the pan.
* If using an **electric stove**, use the highest heat. Once the oil is hot, test with a little egg. If it fluffs up, pour the rest in without reducing the heat.
* Pouring through a strainer creates small "strands" of egg that fluff up instantly when hitting the hot oil.
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### 2. The Healthy Version: Low-Oil Omelette
**Ingredients:**
1. 2 Eggs
2. 1 tsp Maggi Cooking Sauce
3. A small amount of oil
**Instructions:**
1. Crack the eggs, season, and beat well. Heat the pan first, then add a little vegetable oil.
2. Pour the egg into the pan. Once golden brown, flip to the other side and serve.
**Pro-Tips for Low-Oil:**
* **Heating the pan before adding oil** prevents the egg from sticking, which is crucial since we are using very little oil.
* When you pour the egg in, use the edge of your spatula to stir the center quickly. This helps the egg cook faster, makes it easier to flip, and results in a thicker, softer texture.
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### 3. How to Make a Thick and Soft Omelette
**Ingredients:**
1. 4 Eggs
2. 2 tsp Maggi Cooking Sauce
3. Cooking oil
**Instructions:**
1. Crack the eggs, season, and beat well. Pour about 3 tbsp of oil into a **pot**. You don't need to wait for the oil to be extremely hot.
2. Pour the egg in and use a fork to stir the center quickly (similar to making scrambled eggs). This helps the egg set fast without spreading too much. Use medium-low heat (or medium heat for electric stoves).
3. Once the egg starts to set, tilt the pot slightly and use a spatula to flip the egg. Add a tiny bit more oil, increase the heat, and wait for a beautiful color. Flip again and use high heat briefly to "push out" any excess oil. Remove, drain the oil, and serve.
**Pro-Tips for a Thick & Soft Texture:**
* **Frying in a pot** forces the egg to stay thick and shapely. Choose a small pot to make the omelette look taller and fluffier.
* Stirring quickly with a fork helps the egg cook and bind together faster, making it much easier to flip.
* Using medium-low heat ensures the egg doesn't burn before the thick center is fully cooked.
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So, what do you think? With these 3 different methods, you can choose the style that fits your mood—whether it’s crispy, thick, or healthy. You can easily make these at home and ensure every bite is perfectly seasoned and delicious with **Maggi Cooking Sauce**.
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