Trading IQ - Razor IQIntroducing TradingIQ's first dip buying/shorting all-in-one trading system: Razor IQ.
Razor IQ is an exclusive trading algorithm developed by TradingIQ, designed to trade upside/downside price dips of varying significance in trending markets. By integrating artificial intelligence and IQ Technology, Razor IQ analyzes historical and real-time price data to construct a dynamic trading system adaptable to various asset and timeframe combinations.
Philosophy of Razor IQ
Razor IQ operates on a single premise: Trends must retrace, and these retracements offer traders an opportunity to join in the overarching trend. At some point traders will enter against a trend in aggregate and traders in profitable positions entered during the trend will scale out. When occurring simultaneously, a trend will retrace against itself, offering an opportunity for traders not yet in the trend to join in the move and continue the trend.
Razor IQ is designed to work straight out of the box. In fact, its simplicity requires just a few user settings to manage output, making it incredibly straightforward to manage.
Long Limit Order Stop Loss and Minimum ATR TP/SL are the only settings that manage the performance of Razor IQ!
Traders don’t have to spend hours adjusting settings and trying to find what works best - Razor IQ handles this on its own.
Key Features of Razor IQ
Self-Learning Retracement Detection
Employs AI and IQ Technology to identify notable price dips in real-time.
AI-Generated Trading Signals
Provides retracement trading signals derived from self-learning algorithms.
Comprehensive Trading System
Offers clear entry and exit labels.
Performance Tracking
Records and presents trading performance data, easily accessible for user analysis.
Self-Learning Trading Exits
Razor IQ learns where to exit positions.
Long and Short Trading Capabilities
Supports both long and short positions to trade various market conditions.
How It Works
Razor IQ operates on a straightforward heuristic: go long during the retracement of significant upside price moves and go short during the retracement of significant downside price moves.
IQ Technology, TradingIQ's proprietary AI algorithm, defines what constitutes a “trend” and a “retracement” and what’s considered a tradable dip buying/shorting opportunity. For Razor IQ, this algorithm evaluates all historical trends and retracements, how much trends generally retrace and how long trends generally persist. For instance, the "dip" following an uptrend is measured and learned from, including the significance of the identified trend level (how long it has been active, how much price has increased, etc). By analyzing these patterns, Razor IQ adapts to identify and trade similar future retracements and trends.
In simple terms, Razor IQ clusters previous trend and retracement data in an attempt to trade similar price sequences when they repeat in the future. Using this knowledge, it determines the optimal, current price level where joining in the current trend (during a retracement) has a calculated chance of not stopping out before trend continuation.
For long positions, Razor IQ enters using a market order at the AI-identified long entry price point. If price closes beneath this level a market order will be placed and a long position entered. Of course, this is how the algorithm trades, users can elect to use a stop-limit order amongst other order types for position entry. After the position is entered TP1 is placed (identifiable on the price chart). TP1 has a twofold purpose:
Acts as a legitimate profit target to exit 50% of the position.
Once TP1 is achieved, a stop-loss order is immediately placed at breakeven, and a trailing stop loss controls the remainder of the trade. With this, so long as TP1 is achieved, the position will not endure a loss. So long as price continues to uptrend, Razor IQ will remain in the position.
For short positions, Razor IQ provides an AI-identified short entry level. If price closes above this level a market order will be placed and a short position entered. Again, this is how the algorithm trades, users can elect to use a stop-limit order amongst other order types for position entry. Upon entry Razor IQ implements a TP order and SL order (identifiable on the price chart).
Downtrends, in most markets, usually operate differently than uptrends. With uptrends, price usually increases at a modest pace with consistency over an extended period of time. Downtrends behave in an opposite manner - price decreases rapidly for a much shorter duration.
With this observation, the long dip entry heuristic differs slightly from the short dip entry heuristic.
The long dip entry heuristic specializes in identifying larger, long-term uptrends and entering on retracement of the uptrends. With a dedicated trailing stop loss, so long as the uptrend persists, Razor IQ will remain in the position.
The short dip entry heuristic specializes in identifying sharp, significant downside price moves, and entering short on upside volatility during these moves. A fixed stop loss and profit target are implemented for short positions - no trailing stop is used.
As a trading system, Razor IQ exits all TP orders using a limit order, with all stop losses exited as stop market orders.
What Classifies As a Tradable Dip?
For Razor IQ, tradable price dips are not manually set but are instead learned by the system. What qualifies as an exploitable price dip in one market might not hold the same significance in another. Razor IQ continuously analyzes historical and current trends (if one exists), how far price has moved during the trend, the duration of the trend, the raw-dollar price move of price dips during trends, and more, to determine which future price retracements offer a smart chance to join in any current price trend.
The image above illustrates the Razor Line Long Entry point.
The green line represents the Long Retracement Entry Point.
The blue upper line represents the first profit target for the trade.
The blue lower line represents the trailing stop loss start point for the long position.
The position is entered once price closes below the green line.
The green Razor Lazor long entry point will only appear during uptrends.
The image above shows a long position being entered after the Long Razor Lazor was closed beneath.
Green arrows indicate that the strategy entered a long position at the highlighted price level.
Blue arrows indicate that the strategy exited a position, whether at TP1, the initial stop loss, or at the trailing stop.
Blue lines above the entry price indicate the TP1 level for the current long trade. Blue lines below the current price indicate the initial stop loss price.
If price reaches TP1, a stop loss will be immediately placed at breakeven, and the in-built trailing stop will determine the future exit price.
A blue line (similar to the blue line shown for TP1) will trail price and correspond to the trailing stop price of the trade.
If the trailing stop is above the breakeven stop loss, then the trailing stop will be hit before the breakeven stop loss, which means the remainder of the trade will be exited at a profit.
If the breakeven stop loss is above the trailing stop, then the breakeven stop loss will be hit first. In this case, the remainder of the position will be exited at breakeven.
The image above shows the trailing stop price, represented by a blue line, and the breakeven stop loss price, represented by a pink line, used for the long position!
You can also hover over the trade labels to get more information about the trade—such as the entry price and exit price.
The image above exemplifies Razor IQ's output when a downtrend is active.
When a downtrend is active, Razor IQ will switch to "short mode". In short mode, Razor IQ will display a neon red line. This neon red line indicates the Razor Lazor short entry point. When price closes above the red Razor Lazor line a short position is entered.
The image above shows Razor IQ during an active short position.
The image above shows Razor IQ after completing a short trade.
Red arrows indicate that the strategy entered a short position at the highlighted price level.
Blue arrows indicate that the strategy exited a position, whether at the profit target or the fixed stop loss.
Blue lines indicate the profit target level for the current trade when below price. and blue lines above the current price indicate the stop loss level for the short trade.
Short traders do not utilize a trailing stop - only a fixed profit target and fixed stop loss are used.
You can also hover over the trade labels to get more information about the trade—such as the entry price and exit price.
Minimum Profit Target And Stop Loss
The Minimum ATR Profit Target and Minimum ATR Stop Loss setting control the minimum allowed profit target and stop loss distance. On most timeframes users won’t have to alter these settings; however, on very-low timeframes such as the 1-minute chart, users can increase these values so gross profits exceed commission.
After changing either setting, Razor IQ will retrain on historical data - accounting for the newly defined minimum profit target or stop loss.
AI Direction
The AI Direction setting controls the trade direction Razor IQ is allowed to take.
“Trade Longs” allows for long trades.
“Trade Shorts” allows for short trades.
Verifying Razor IQ’s Effectiveness
Razor IQ automatically tracks its performance and displays the profit factor for the long strategy and the short strategy it uses. This information can be found in the table located in the top-right corner of your chart showing.
This table shows the long strategy profit factor and the short strategy profit factor.
The image above shows the long strategy profit factor and the short strategy profit factor for Razor IQ.
A profit factor greater than 1 indicates a strategy profitably traded historical price data.
A profit factor less than 1 indicates a strategy unprofitably traded historical price data.
A profit factor equal to 1 indicates a strategy did not lose or gain money when trading historical price data.
Using Razor IQ
While Razor IQ is a full-fledged trading system with entries and exits - manual traders can certainly make use of its on chart indications and visualizations.
The hallmark feature of Razor IQ is its ability to signal an acceptable dip entry opportunity - for both uptrends and downtrends. Long entries are often signaled near the bottom of a retracement for an uptrend; short entries are often signaled near the top of a retracement for a downtrend.
Razor IQ will always operate on exact price levels; however, users can certainly take advantage of Razor IQ's trend identification mechanism and retracement identification mechanism to use as confluence with their personally crafted trading strategy.
Of course, every trend will reverse at some point, and a good dip buying/shorting strategy will often trade the reversal in expectation of the prior trend continuing (retracement). It's important not to aggressively filter retracement entries in hopes of avoiding an entry when a trend reversal finally occurs, as this will ultimately filter out good dip buying/shorting opportunities. This is a reality of any dip trading strategy - not just Razor IQ.
Of course, you can set alerts for all Razor IQ entry and exit signals, effectively following along its systematic conquest of price movement.
Statistics
Crodl Position Size CalculatorThe Crodl Size Position Calculator is a powerful and intuitive tool designed for traders to calculate their position size, risk, and reward before entering a trade. This indicator simplifies trade planning by providing clear calculations of key metrics such as risk-to-reward ratio, position size, expected profit, and current PnL (Profit and Loss).
Features:
Dynamic Input Fields: Customize your trade parameters, including risk loss, leverage, entry price, stop loss, and take profit.
Position Size Calculation: Automatically calculate the number of units to trade based on your risk tolerance and leverage.
Risk/Reward Ratio: See the ratio of potential profit to risk for informed decision-making.
Real-Time PnL Tracking: Monitor your current profit or loss directly on the chart.
Expected Profit Projection: Displays the profit potential based on your risk-to-reward ratio.
Position Plotting: Visualize your entry, stop loss, and take profit levels directly on the chart with color-coded lines and zones.
User-Friendly Table: A detailed table provides clear visibility of all trade metrics, including:
Risk Loss
Leverage
Entry Price
Stop Loss
Take Profit
Risk/Reward Ratio
Bet Amount
Crypto Units
Real-Time PnL
Expected Profit
How It Works:
Set Your Parameters: Input your desired risk loss, leverage, entry price, stop loss, and take profit levels in the settings.
Get Instant Results: The indicator calculates position size, PnL, expected profit, and other key metrics.
Visualize on the Chart: See your entry, stop loss, and take profit levels plotted on the chart for clarity.
Review the Trade Table: A table at the bottom-right of the screen summarizes all calculations and updates dynamically as the market price changes.
Who is it for? This indicator is ideal for traders of all experience levels, whether you're a beginner learning risk management or a professional looking for efficient trade planning tools.
Customization Options:
Adjust the size of the plotted position zones.
Enable or disable zone plotting for a cleaner chart.
Tailor inputs to match your trading strategy.
Note: Always use proper risk management and ensure your trading parameters align with your personal trading goals and strategy. Use at Own Risk
Closing Prices for Indices AMMOthe "Closing Prices for Indices" indicator displays the daily closing prices of four major stock indices: FTSE 100, DAX 40, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and NASDAQ Composite. The indicator updates the prices based on their respective market closing times:
FTSE 100 and DAX 40: Updates at 4:30 PM UK time.
Dow Jones and NASDAQ Composite: Updates at 9:00 PM UK time.
Key features:
Customizable Labels: Option to display labels showing the closing prices directly on the chart.
Color-Coded Lines: Plots each index's closing price using distinct, customizable colors for easy differentiation.
User-Friendly Settings: Includes options for customizing line and label colors.
This indicator is perfect for traders and analysts looking to monitor and compare key index closing prices visually on their charts.
Best Buffett Ratio w/ Std-Dev Offset + Conditional PlotSummary:
This script provides a visually clear way to track the so-called “Buffett Ratio,”
a popular market valuation gauge which compares the total US stock market cap
to the country’s GDP. In addition, it plots a “hardcoded” long-term trend line,
along with fixed standard-deviation bands (in log space), and uses background colors
to signal potentially overvalued or undervalued zones.
What Is the Buffett Ratio?
Often credited to Warren Buffett, the Buffett Ratio (or Buffett Indicator) measures:
(Total US Stock Market Capitalization) / (US GDP)
• A higher ratio typically means equities are more expensive relative to the size of the economy.
• A lower ratio suggests equities may be more attractively valued compared to GDP.
Historically, the ratio has tended to drift upward over many decades,
as the US economy and stock markets grow, but it still oscillates around some trend over time.
How to Use
1) Add to Chart:
- In TradingView, simply apply the indicator (it internally fetches CRSPTM1 & GDP data).
2) Tweak Inputs:
- Log Offset for 1σ: Adjust how wide the ±1σ/±2σ bands appear around the trend.
- Anchor Points: Edit startYear , endYear , startRatio , endRatio
if you want a different slope or different “fair value” anchors.
3) Interpretation:
- If the indicator is above +2σ (red line) , it’s historically “very expensive,”
often leading to lower future returns over the long term.
- If it’s below –2σ (green line) , it’s historically “deep undervaluation,”
often pointing to better future returns over time.
- The intermediate zones show degrees of mild over- or undervaluation.
How This Script Works
1) Buffett Ratio Calculation:
- The script requests data from TradingView’s built-in CRSPTM1 index (total US market cap).
- It also requests US GDP data via request.economic("US", "GDP") .
- If GDP data is missing, the ratio becomes na on that bar.
2) Hardcoded Trend Line:
- Rather than a rolling average, the script uses two “anchors” (e.g. 1950 → 0.30 ratio, 2024 → 1.25 ratio)
and solves for a single log-growth rate to produce a steady upward slope.
3) Fixed Standard Deviations in Log Space:
- The script takes the log of the trend line, then applies a fixed offset for ±1σ and ±2σ,
creating proportional bands that do not “expand/contract” from a rolling window.
4) Conditional Plotting:
- The script only begins plotting once the Buffett Ratio actually has data (around 2011).
5) Color-Coded Zones:
- Above +2σ: red background (historically very expensive)
- Between +1σ and +2σ: yellow background (moderately expensive)
- Between –1σ and +1σ: no background color (around normal)
- Between –2σ and –1σ: aqua background (moderately undervalued)
- Below –2σ: green background (historically deep undervaluation)
Final Notes
• Data Limitations: US GDP data and CRSPTM1 only go back so far, so this starts around 2011.
• Long-Term vs. Short-Term: Best viewed on monthly/quarterly charts and interpreted over years.
• Tuning: If you believe structural changes have shifted the ratio’s fair slope,
adjust the code’s anchors or log offsets.
Enjoy, and use responsibly!
Countdown Candle RRS// Countdown Candle RRS Indicator
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// This indicator displays a countdown timer for the current candle on the chart.
// It shows the remaining time until the current candle closes, providing traders
// with a visual reference for time-based decision making.
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// Features:
// - Customizable countdown display (size, position, and color)
// - Adapts to different timeframes (daily, hourly, and minute-based)
// - Displays time in appropriate format based on the chart timeframe
// - Daily or higher: XdHH:MM:SS (e.g., 2d05:30:15)
// - Hourly: HH:MM:SS
// - Minute or lower: MM:SS
// - Updates in real-time on the last candle
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// Usage:
// - Add this indicator to your chart to see the countdown timer
// - Use the input options to customize the appearance and position of the timer
// - The timer will update on each tick, showing the time remaining until the current candle closes
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// Note: This indicator is particularly useful for traders who need precise timing
// for entry or exit decisions, especially in fast-moving markets or when using
// specific time-based strategies.
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// Author: reza rashidi
// Version: 1.0
Comprehensive Volume and Metrics with Pre-Market Volume Data
This script is designed for traders who want a detailed view of market activity, including regular market and pre-market volume, dollar volume, relative volume (RVOL), average daily range (ADR), average true range (ATR), relative strength index (RSI), and the QQQ’s percentage change.
The script includes customizable metrics displayed in tables on the chart for easy analysis, with the option to toggle the visibility of each metric.
Key Features:
Volume and Dollar Volume:
Displays the volume of shares traded during the current day (or pre-market, if enabled).
Includes a calculation of dollar volume, representing the total dollar amount of trades (Volume × Close Price).
Relative Volume (RVOL):
Displays RVOL Day, which is the relative volume of the current day compared to the 2-day moving average.
Shows RVOL 90D, indicating relative volume over the past 90 days.
Both RVOL metrics are calculated as percentages and display the percentage change compared to the standard (100%).
Pre-Market Data:
Includes pre-market volume (PVOL) and pre-market dollar volume (P$ VOL) which are displayed only if pre-market data is enabled.
Tracks volume and dollar volume during pre-market hours (4:00 AM to 9:30 AM Eastern Time) for more in-depth analysis.
Optionally, shows pre-market RSI based on volume-weighted close prices.
Average Daily Range (ADR):
Displays the percentage change between the highest and lowest prices over the defined ADR period (default is 20 days).
Average True Range (ATR):
Shows the ATR, a popular volatility indicator, for a given period (default is 14 bars).
RSI (Relative Strength Index):
Displays RSI for the given period (default is 14).
RSI is calculated using pre-market data when available.
QQQ:
Shows the percentage change of the QQQ ETF from the previous day’s close.
The QQQ percentage change is color-coded: green for positive, red for negative, and gray for no change.
Customizable Inputs:
Visibility Options: Toggle the visibility of each metric, such as volume, dollar volume, RVOL, ADR, ATR, RSI, and QQQ.
Pre-Market Data: Enable or disable the display of pre-market data for volume and dollar volume.
Table Positioning: Adjust the position of tables displaying the metrics either at the bottom-left or bottom-right of the chart.
Text Color and Table Background: Choose between white or black text for the tables and customize the background color.
Tables:
The script utilizes tables to display multiple metrics in an organized and easy-to-read format.
The values are updated dynamically, reflecting real-time data as the market moves.
Pre-Market Data:
The script calculates pre-market volume and dollar volume, along with other key metrics like RSI and RVOL, to help assess market sentiment before the market officially opens.
The pre-market data is accumulated from 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM ET, allowing for pre-market analysis and comparison to regular market hours.
User-Friendly and Flexible:
This script is designed to be highly customizable, giving you the ability to toggle which metrics to display and where they appear on the chart. You can easily focus on the data that matters most to your trading strategy.
Price Move DetectorThe Price Move Detector is a powerful technical analysis tool that automatically detects and highlights significant price movements over a user-defined time frame. This indicator allows traders to quickly identify instances where an asset has experienced a large price change, making it easier to spot potential trading opportunities.
Key Features
Customizable Parameters: Adjust the percentage change and time period (bars or sessions) to define what qualifies as a "significant" price move.
Automatic Highlighting: The indicator overlays a background highlight on the chart whenever the price moves by the specified percentage within the chosen time period.
Flexible Time Frame: Use this indicator across various timeframes and adjust the settings to suit your trading strategy, such as detecting 100% price moves over 20 sessions.
Ideal for Historical Analysis: Perfect for backtesting and screening for past price surges, helping traders spot explosive price action and market trends.
Use Cases
Spot Potential Breakouts: Use the detector to identify stocks or assets that have made significant moves, potentially signaling the start of a breakout or new trend.
Quickly Identify Major Market Moves: Scan historical data to pinpoint times when an asset experienced substantial price changes, providing insight into past performance and future potential.
How to Use
Customize the Settings
Percentage Threshold: Set the minimum percentage increase (e.g., 50%, 100%) that qualifies as a significant move. You can experiment with different percentages to suit your analysis.
Time Period (Bars): Define the lookback period (in bars/sessions) over which the price move should be measured. For example, set it to 20 bars for a one-month time frame on a daily chart.
Analyze the Highlights
Whenever the price increases by the defined percentage over the set period, the indicator will highlight that section of the chart with a background color.
The highlighted sections will make it easy to identify historical periods of large price movements, which can be useful for spotting trends, potential breakouts, or other market behaviors.
Adjust the Parameters for Your Strategy
You can fine-tune the settings to detect smaller or larger price moves depending on your trading goals.
The indicator is flexible enough for use on different timeframes and assets, providing valuable insights across various markets.
Codi's Perp-Spot Basis# Perp-Spot Basis Indicator
This indicator calculates the percentage basis between perpetual futures and spot prices for crypto assets. It is inspired by the original concept from **Krugermacro**, with the added improvement of **automatic detection of the asset pairs** based on the current chart symbol. This enhancement makes it faster and easier to apply across different assets without manual configuration.
## How It Works
The indicator compares the perpetual futures price (e.g., `BTCUSDT.P`) to the spot price (e.g., `BTCUSDT`) on Binance. The difference is expressed as a percentage: (Perp - Spot) / Spot * 100
The results are displayed in a color-coded graph:
- **Blue (Positive Basis):** Perpetual futures are trading at a premium, indicating **bullish sentiment** among derivatives traders.
- **Red (Negative Basis):** Perpetual futures are trading at a discount, indicating **bearish sentiment** among derivatives traders.
This percentage basis is a core component in understanding funding rates and derivatives market dynamics. It serves as a faster proxy for funding rates, which typically lag behind real-time price movements.
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## How to Use It
### General Concept
- **Red (Negative Basis):** Ideal to execute **longs** when derivatives traders are overly bearish.
- **Blue (Positive Basis):** Ideal to execute **shorts** when derivatives traders are overly bullish.
### Pullback Sniping
1. During an **uptrend**:
- If the basis turns **red** temporarily, it can signal an opportunity to **buy the dip**.
2. During a **downtrend**:
- If the basis turns **blue** temporarily, it can signal an opportunity to **sell the rip**.
3. Wait for the basis to **pop back** (higher in uptrend, lower in downtrend) to time entries more effectively—this often coincides with **stop runs** or **liquidations**.
### Intraday Execution
- **When price is falling**:
- If the basis is **red**, the move is derivatives-led (**normal**).
- If the basis is **blue**, spot traders are leading, and perps are offside—wait for **price dumps** before longing.
- **When price is rising**:
- If the basis is **blue**, the move is derivatives-led (**normal**).
- If the basis is **red**, spot traders are leading, and perps are offside—wait for **price pops** before shorting.
### Larger Time Frames
- **Consistently Blue Basis:** Indicates a **bull market** as derivatives traders are bullish over the long term.
- **Consistently Red Basis:** Indicates a **bear market** as derivatives traders are bearish over the long term.
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## Improvements Over the Original
This version of the Perp-Spot Basis indicator **automatically detects the Binance perpetual futures and spot pairs** based on the current chart symbol. For example:
- If you are viewing `ETHUSDT`, it automatically references `ETHUSDT.P` for the perpetual futures pair and `ETHUSDT` for the spot pair in BINANCE.
Mxwll Hedge Suite [Mxwll]Hello Traders!
The Mxwll Hedge Suite determines the best asset to hedge against the asset on your chart!
By determining correlation between the asset on your chart and a group of internally listed assets, the Mxwll Hedge Suite determines which asset from the list exhibits the highest negative correlation, and then determines exactly how many coins/shares/contracts of the asset must be bought to achieve a perfect 1:1 hedge!
The image above exemplifies the process!
The purple box on the chart shows the eligible price action used to determine correlation between the asset on my chart (BTCUSDT.P) and the list of cryptocurrencies that can be used as a hedge!
From this price action, the coin determined to have to greatest negative correlation to BTCUSDT.P is FTMUSD.
The image above further outlines the hedge table located in the bottom-right corner of your chart!
The hedge table shows exactly how many coins you’d need to purchase for the hedge asset at various leverages to achieve a perfect 1:1 hedge!
Hedge Suite works on any asset on any timeframe!
And that’s all! A short and sweet script that is hopefully helpful to traders looking to hedge their positions with a negatively correlated asset!
Thank you, Traders!
IU Trailing Stop Loss MethodsThe 'IU Trailing Stop Loss Methods' it's a risk management tool which allows users to apply 12 trailing stop-loss (SL) methods for risk management of their trades and gives live alerts when the trailing Stop loss has hit. Below is a detailed explanation of each input and the working of the Script.
Main Inputs:
- bar_time: Specifies the date from which the trade begins and entry price will be the open of the first candle.
- entry_type: Choose between 'Long' or 'Short' positions.
- trailing_method: Select the trailing stop-loss method. Options include ATR, Parabolic SAR, Supertrend, Point/Pip based, Percentage, EMA, Highest/Lowest, Standard Deviation, and multiple target-based methods.
- exit_after_close: If checked, exits the trade only after the candle closes.
Optional Inputs:
ATR Settings:
- atr_Length: Length for the ATR calculation.
- atr_factor: ATR multiplier for SL calculation.
Parabolic SAR Settings:
- start, increment, maximum: Parameters for the Parabolic SAR indicator.
Supertrend Settings:
- supertrend_Length, supertrend_factor: Length and factor for the Supertrend indicator.
Point/Pip Based:
- point_base: Set trailing SL in points/pips.
Percentage Based:
- percentage_base: Set SL as a percentage of entry price.
EMA Settings:
- ema_Length: Length for EMA calculation.
Standard Deviation Settings:
- std_Length, std_factor: Length and factor for standard deviation calculation.
Highest/Lowest Settings:
- highest_lowest_Length: Length for the highest/lowest SL calculation.
Target-Based Inputs:
- ATR, Point, Percentage, and Standard Deviation based target SL settings with customizable lengths and multipliers.
Entry Logic:
- Trades initiate based on the entry_type selected and the specified bar_time.
- If Long is selected, a long trade is initiated when the conditions match, and vice versa for Short.
Trailing Stop-Loss (SL) Methods Explained:
The strategy dynamically adjusts stop-loss based on the chosen method. Each method has its calculation logic:
- ATR: Stop-loss calculated using ATR multiplied by a user-defined factor.
- Parabolic SAR: Uses the Parabolic SAR indicator for trailing stop-loss.
- Supertrend: Utilizes the Supertrend indicator as the stop-loss line.
- Point/Pip Based: Fixed point-based stop-loss.
- Percentage Based: SL set as a percentage of entry price.
- EMA: SL based on the Exponential Moving Average.
- Highest/Lowest: Uses the highest high or lowest low over a specified period.
- Standard Deviation: SL calculated using standard deviation.
Exit Conditions:
- If exit_after_close is enabled, the position will only close after the candle confirms the stop-loss hit.
- If exit_after_close is disabled, the strategy will close the trade immediately when the SL is breached.
Visualization:
The script plots the chosen trailing stop-loss method on the chart for easy visualization.
Target-Based Trailing SL Logic:
- When a position is opened, the strategy calculates the initial stop-loss and progressively adjusts it as the price moves favorably.
- Each SL adjustment is stored in an array for accurate tracking and visualization.
Alerts and Labels:
- When the Entry or trailing stop loss is hit this scripts draws a label and give alert to the user that trailing stop has been hit for the trade.
Note - on the historical data The Script will show nothing if the entry and the exit has happened on the same candle, because we don't know what was hit first SL or TP (basically how the candle was formed on the lower timeframe).
Summary:
This script offers flexible trailing stop-loss options for traders who want dynamic risk management in their strategies. By offering multiple methods like ATR, SAR, Supertrend, and EMA, it caters to various trading styles and risk preferences.
Uptrick: Oracle Metrics +
Introduction
Uptrick: Oracle Metrics + is a multi-dimensional trading indicator designed to consolidate various technical and risk-oriented signals into one accessible framework. It allows traders to observe market volatility, identify potential reversal points, and assess numerous performance metrics, all within a single interface.
Purpose
The main goal of this indicator is to simplify a broad array of market insights. It merges trend analysis, volatility indicators, on-chart signals, and risk-performance metrics to help traders quickly evaluate the state of a market and make more informed decisions.
Features
1. Cloud Visualization
A colored cloud overlays the chart, indicating market conditions. When the cloud narrows, it can signal upcoming breakout scenarios, as volatility compresses and price movement may accelerate. In contrast, when the cloud is wide, this could hint at an extended trend that might be nearing a pullback or retracement. Observing shifts between narrow and wide phases helps anticipate shifts in momentum.
This can be seen here:
Simple Cloud Overlay
You can also use the cloud like this: when it turns purple you sell when it turns aqua color you buy. These signals are not very accurate in ranging markets but therefore they are usually better on almost all timeframes and assets in trending markets. :
Bounces of cloud. The cloud can also be used as a type of support/resistance. In the example below you can see how the trend bounces off of the cloud. For example, you could add up to your position every time it touches the cloud and then you could fully exit when the cloud turns purple or the trend breaks below the cloud:
An example of a way you could use this indicator as a confirmation is here. In the image below, a fake signal is generated, you can eliminate this signal by waiting for the cloud to turn purple in order to have confirmation for a potential downward move:
2. Bar Coloring for Volatility and System States
Traders can choose between two bar-coloring methods:
• Volatility: Bars change color intensity based on the level of current volatility relative to a historical average. This helps in spotting abrupt changes in market behavior, where bars become more pronounced when volatility is higher. You can see the volatility information in the volatility table.
• System Score: Bars receive a color gradient determined by the indicator’s final overall score. This simplifies spotting bullish, bearish, or neutral phases without needing to inspect multiple metrics separately. The closer the final score is to zero the less the color difference between bullish and bearish is.
3. Reversion Signals and Potential Reversal Alerts
Two sets of on-chart markers help in spotting sudden shifts in momentum:
• Reversion Signals marked with the letter R: These signals combine RSI thresholds, stochastic crossovers, and EMA confirmation to identify potential reversals. RSI highlights overbought (above 70) or oversold (below 30) conditions, while stochastic crossovers confirm shifts in momentum. The EMA ensures signals align with the broader trend, reducing false positives in volatile markets. Together, these components provide a reliable way to spot potential market corrections or reversals.
• Potential Reversal Signals marked with small circles: These signals detect subtle shifts in momentum using a smoothed RSI (via TEMA) and changes in its slope. When the slope turns positive or negative near key levels, it highlights early-stage reversals. This approach helps traders identify timely entry or exit opportunities by capturing potential trend changes before they fully develop.
4. Main Metrics Table
A primary dashboard shows detailed performance measures and market analytics. Next to each value, there is a bullish or bearish arrow to hint at the current direction of that metric. The table includes the following:
• Sharpe Ratio: Offers a view of risk-adjusted returns, hinting at whether rewards outweigh the variability in price.
• Sortino Ratio: A variation of risk-adjusted return focusing more on downside risk.
• Treynor Ratio: Displays returns relative to systematic risk, referencing a user-provided beta.
• Information Ratio: Shows how the instrument is outperforming or underperforming a benchmark, scaled by tracking error.
• ROC: Rate of change in price over a specified period, reflecting momentum.
• MACD Histogram: The difference between fast and slow moving average convergence, illustrating momentum shifts.
• CMF: Chaikin Money Flow, evaluating buying or selling pressure by combining price and volume.
• Ulcer Index: A measure of drawdown intensity to gauge how severe downtrends or pullbacks have been.
• Amihud Ratio: Assesses illiquidity by comparing price impact to volume.
• Market Depth Ratio: Looks at price ranges relative to volume activity, indicating how deeply the market can absorb trades.
• S2F Ratio: Incorporates the asset’s circulating supply relative to its yearly production, sometimes referenced in markets with a defined issuance schedule.
• NVT Ratio: A network value to transactions ratio, typically applied to on-chain data.
• MVRV Ratio: Compares the asset’s market value with its realized value, highlighting overall valuation conditions.
• Autocorrelation: Shows how current price movement may be echoing previous price changes.
• Alpha: Measures excess return over what might be expected from a risk-free rate plus systematic market exposure.
• Skewness: Reveals the asymmetry of the return distribution.
• Kurtosis: Looks at whether returns have heavier or lighter tails than typical distributions.
• Max Drawdown: The largest peak-to-trough drop within a lookback window, a key measure of downside risk.
• Calmar Ratio: Evaluates returns in light of drawdowns, relating performance to the severity of pullbacks.
• Omega Ratio: Considers gains versus losses around a threshold return level to measure reward-to-risk balance.
• January Performance: A snapshot of how price behaves in January over a lookback, connected to the idea of seasonality.
• Bid-Ask Spread: Reflects the percentage difference between highest and lowest price in a period, hinting at market liquidity costs.
5. Final Score Table
After analyzing individual metrics, the indicator calculates an overall score that determines if the broader environment appears bullish, bearish, or neutral. This final score then influences optional color schemes across the chart, allowing traders to see at a glance how multiple data points combine into one stance. For those who prefer a visual “gauge,” an additional grid table can be enabled, where boxes fill with varying color intensities based on the current score. The score calculation is complex and uses a similar technique to TPI. It assigns values to each metric and then divides the score by the amount of metrics. The score is then visualized in the System Generation bar coloring option according to how intense the signal is.
Grids (visualization of how much more the score needs to be a full signal.):
6. Volatility Table
A separate table focuses on how current volatility compares with an average measure. When current volatility differs significantly from historical norms, the bars become more vividly colored. If volatility nears its average, the bars are more subdued. This helps traders know when to be cautious of sudden moves or to adapt their position sizing.
Indicator Inputs
Users can tailor numerous inputs to suit the nature of each instrument:
• Risk-Free Rate (annualized rate used for risk calculations)
• Benchmark Return (expected return of the market benchmark)
• Beta (measure of systematic risk, particularly for Treynor Ratio calculations)
• Lookback Period (window of time used for many rolling calculations)
• ROC Period (time span for the rate of change calculation)
• CMF Period (window for the Chaikin Money Flow measure)
• Ulcer Index Period (depth for the Ulcer Index reading)
• Amihud Illiquidity Period (period for measuring price impact relative to volume)
• Market Depth Ratio Period (time range for examining price breadth versus volume)
• Circulating Supply (used for the stock-to-flow calculation)
• Yearly Production (helps update the stock-to-flow ratio)
• Market Cap (overall value of the instrument, often used in ratio metrics)
• Transaction Volume (on-chain or traded volume data for NVT ratio)
• Realized Value (alternative valuation data, used in MVRV calculation)
• Threshold Return for Omega (sets a custom threshold above which returns are considered favorable)
• Bar Coloring Method (choose between volatility-based or final-score-based color themes)
• Table Text Size (adjust the display size of table entries)
• Additional parameters related to internal signals (like RSI lengths or smoothing settings) can be fine-tuned for different market behaviors. It is important to customize these fields according to the characteristics of the specific asset you are trading.
Important!
Adjust the inputs according to your current asset! The inputs under the 'Vital' section have to be adjusted so that the metrics function properly. If not well adjusted to your asset, your final score will be mixed up and System Bar coloring as well! These inputs include: Circulating Supply, Yearly Production, Market Cap, Transaction Volume, and Realized Value!
Originality and Uniqueness
Uptrick: Oracle Metrics + stands out by combining complex metrics, including calculations similar to the Trend Probability Indicator (TPI), to provide a deeper analysis of market conditions. The indicator offers multiple signals tailored to different trading scenarios, allowing users to filter and customize them manually through a variety of features. This flexibility, combined with its advanced risk and trend analysis tools, makes it a versatile solution for both momentum and long-term trading strategies.
Warnings
In some scenarios, overlapping numbers or markers may crowd the chart. A practical fix for any visual overlap is removing the indicator and then reapplying it, which generally resets the tables and color overlays.
Summary
Uptrick: Oracle Metrics + merges cloud-based analytics, bar-coloring for volatility or system state, reversion alerts, and a detailed metrics dashboard into one seamless interface. This synergy of short-term signals and long-term performance metrics aims to give traders a fuller perspective on risk, trend changes, and valuation. By tuning the inputs to each asset, traders can capture more relevant data, while the color-coded approach simplifies quick decision-making in a dynamic market environment.
Disclaimer
The Uptrick: Oracle Metrics + indicator is a tool designed to assist traders in analyzing market conditions and making informed decisions. It is not a guarantee of future performance or a substitute for independent financial advice. Trading involves significant risk, and past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Users are advised to conduct their own research, consider their financial situation, and consult with a licensed financial professional if necessary. Uptrick and its affiliates are not responsible for any financial losses incurred while using this indicator. Use at your own discretion and risk.
Advanced Options Trading Indicator: Buy & Sell Signal Generator This powerful custom indicator combines the Relative Strength Index (RSI) and Moving Average (MA) to help traders identify optimal entry and exit points in the options market. The indicator generates real-time buy and sell signals based on RSI crossovers and price positioning relative to the moving average, providing actionable insights for traders seeking to make informed decisions. Additionally, it calculates potential call and put option strike prices with a buffer for added flexibility and precision, ensuring a well-rounded approach to options trading.
Project R
Project R : Advanced Trading Strategy with Dynamic Entry Signals
Overview
Project R is a comprehensive trading script tailored for traders seeking accuracy in market entries and exits. It merges multiple technical indicators—CCI, Momentum, RSI, and Mean Reversion Bands—with advanced trading tools like supply and demand zone detection, ATR-based stop-loss levels, and tiered take-profit targets. The script is designed to cater to both trend-following and mean-reversion strategies, offering dynamic adaptability to various market conditions. Its robust functionality and user-focused customization make it an invaluable tool for traders aiming to optimize their performance in live markets.
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🔶 Key Features
1. Customizable Entry Signal Source
- Traders can select between CCI (Commodity Channel Index) and Momentum as the primary entry signal generator, depending on their preferred strategy.
- Additional confirmation through detection of regular bullish or bearish divergences within overbought and oversold zones of the RSI enhances signal reliability. This ensures the trader has an added layer of confidence in their decision-making.
2. Supply and Demand Area Tracking
- The script scans historical price action to detect critical supply and demand zones , areas where significant buying or selling interest has previously occurred.
- These zones are plotted on the chart to help traders anticipate reversals or breakouts, making it easier to identify high-probability entry and exit points.
3. Mean Reversion Bands
- EMA-based mean reversion bands provide clear visual guidance for traders employing mean-reversion strategies.
- The bands are calculated with adjustable multipliers, allowing traders to customize their sensitivity and identify optimal buy and sell zones within ranging markets.
4. ATR-Based Stop Loss and Take Profit Levels
- Dynamic risk management is achieved by calculating stop-loss levels and up to four take-profit targets using Average True Range (ATR) multipliers.
- This ensures that stop-loss and take-profit levels adjust automatically to market volatility, providing consistent risk-reward ratios tailored to prevailing conditions.
5. Higher Time Frame Confirmation
- The integration of a higher time frame EMA (Exponential Moving Average) filter ensures that trades are executed in alignment with broader market trends, increasing the probability of success.
- This feature is especially useful for traders who prioritize trend-following strategies and seek confirmation from larger time frames.
6. Status Tracking
- A dynamic status system displays the current state of the trade (e.g., "Waiting for Confirmation," "Enter Buy," or "Enter Sell") directly on the chart.
- The script also monitors and logs whether the stop loss or individual take-profit targets have been achieved, providing real-time updates for active trades.
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🔹 Usage
How It Works
- Buy Signals : A buy signal is generated when the following conditions are met:
1. The chosen entry signal (CCI/Momentum) crosses upward, indicating bullish momentum.
2. RSI is in the oversold range or exhibits bullish divergence, signaling potential upward reversal.
3. Price is positioned above the higher time frame EMA and approaches identified demand zones, reinforcing a high-probability entry.
- Sell Signals: A sell signal is triggered when:
1. The chosen entry signal crosses downward, indicating bearish momentum.
2. RSI is in the overbought range or exhibits bearish divergence, suggesting potential downward reversal.
3. Price is positioned below the higher time frame EMA and approaches supply zones, aligning with bearish market sentiment.
- Stop Loss and Take Profit:
- Stop-loss levels are calculated dynamically based on ATR values, ensuring they adapt to market volatility.
- Multiple take-profit levels are provided to enable traders to scale out of positions incrementally, optimizing profit-taking strategies.
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🔹 Practical Examples
- Mean Reversion Strategy: In ranging markets, traders can use the lower band as a buy zone and the upper band as a sell zone. For instance, when the price approaches the lower mean reversion band near a demand area, a buy signal is generated if other criteria are met.
- Trend Following Strategy: By aligning entries with the direction of the higher time frame EMA, traders can participate in long-term trends with greater confidence. For example, entering a buy trade when price crosses above the 50 EMA on a 1-hour chart ensures alignment with the dominant trend.
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🔹 Visual Options
- Users can fully customize the color schemes, line styles, and visibility of key features, including:
- Mean reversion bands.
- Supply and demand zones.
- Take-profit and stop-loss levels.
- Entry points and trade progression are visually marked, ensuring traders can track real-time performance effortlessly.
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🔶 Why Invite-Only?
Innovative Design
- Project R integrates advanced techniques, such as combining multiple indicators with supply and demand zone detection, to create a holistic and adaptable strategy.
- The use of ATR-based dynamic risk management and higher time frame confirmation offers traders a competitive edge in volatile markets.
Comprehensive Features
- The script provides a seamless trading experience by combining analysis, execution, and risk management in one tool.
- Its ability to cater to different trading styles (trend-following, mean-reversion, and divergence-based trading) ensures versatility and wide appeal.
Performance and Utility
- Real-time tracking, dynamic risk management, and precision in signal generation position Project R as a professional-grade tool that is suitable for traders of all levels.
- These features merit invite-only access to ensure the integrity of its use and provide exclusivity to dedicated traders who seek advanced functionality.
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🔹 Settings
- Entry Signal Source: Choose between CCI and Momentum as the primary signal generator.
- RSI Levels: Adjust overbought and oversold thresholds to fine-tune divergence detection.
- ATR Multipliers: Customize stop-loss and take-profit levels based on your risk tolerance.
- Higher Time Frame EMA: Configure the higher time frame and EMA period to align with your preferred strategy.
- Supply/Demand Lookback Period: Modify the range for identifying supply and demand zones to suit market conditions.
- Mean Reversion Bands: Toggle the bands on or off and adjust their multipliers for a tailored mean-reversion strategy.
Machine Learning Price Target Prediction Signals [AlgoAlpha]Introducing the Machine Learning Price Target Predictions, a cutting-edge trading tool that leverages kernel regression to provide accurate price targets and enhance your trading strategy. This indicator combines trend-based signals with advanced machine learning techniques, offering predictive insights into potential price movements. Perfect for traders looking to make data-driven decisions with confidence.
What is Kernel Regression and How It Works
Kernel regression is a non-parametric machine learning technique that estimates the relationship between variables by weighting data points based on their similarity to a given input. The similarity is determined using a kernel function, such as the Gaussian (RBF) kernel, which assigns higher weights to closer data points and progressively lower weights to farther ones. This allows the model to make smooth and adaptive predictions, balancing recent data and historical trends.
Key Features
🎯 Predictive Price Targets : Uses kernel regression to estimate the magnitude of price movements.
📈 Dynamic Trend Analysis : Multiple trend detection methods, including EMA crossovers, Hull Moving Average, and SuperTrend.
🔧 Customizable Settings : Adjust bandwidth for kernel regression and tweak trend indicator parameters to suit your strategy.
📊 Visual Trade Levels : Displays take-profit and stop-loss levels directly on the chart with customizable colors.
📋 Performance Metrics : Real-time win rate, recommended risk-reward ratio, and training data size displayed in an on-chart table.
🔔 Alerts : Get notified for new trends, take-profit hits, and stop-loss triggers.
How to Use
🛠 Add the Indicator : Add it to your favorites and apply it to your chart. Configure the trend detection method (SuperTrend, HMA, or EMA crossover) and other parameters based on your preferences.
📊 Analyze Predictions : Observe the predicted move size, recommended risk-reward ratio, and trend direction. Use the displayed levels for trade planning.
🔔 Set Alerts : Enable alerts for trend signals, take-profit hits, or stop-loss triggers to stay informed without constant monitoring.
How It Works
The indicator calculates features such as price volatility, relative strength, and trend signals, which are stored during training periods. When a trend change is detected, the kernel regression model predicts the likely price move based on these features. Predictions are smoothed using the specified bandwidth to avoid overfitting while ensuring timely responses to feature changes. Visualized take-profit and stop-loss levels help traders optimize risk management. Real-time metrics like win rate and recommended risk-reward ratios provide actionable insights for decision-making.
Accurate Bollinger Bands mcbw_ [True Volatility Distribution]The Bollinger Bands have become a very important technical tool for discretionary and algorithmic traders alike over the last decades. It was designed to give traders an edge on the markets by setting probabilistic values to different levels of volatility. However, some of the assumptions that go into its calculations make it unusable for traders who want to get a correct understanding of the volatility that the bands are trying to be used for. Let's go through what the Bollinger Bands are said to show, how their calculations work, the problems in the calculations, and how the current indicator I am presenting today fixes these.
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--------------------------- What Are Bollinger Bands ---------------------------
The Bollinger Bands were formed in the 1980's, a time when many retail traders interacted with their symbols via physically printed charts and computer memory for personal computer memory was measured in Kb (about a factor of 1 million smaller than today). Bollinger Bands are designed to help a trader or algorithm see the likelihood of price expanding outside of its typical range, the further the lines are from the current price implies the less often they will get hit. With a hands on understanding many strategies use these levels for designated levels of breakout trades or to assist in defining price ranges.
--------------------------- How Bollinger Bands Work ---------------------------
The calculations that go into Bollinger Bands are rather simple. There is a moving average that centers the indicator and an equidistant top band and bottom band are drawn at a fixed width away. The moving average is just a typical moving average (or common variant) that tracks the price action, while the distance to the top and bottom bands is a direct function of recent price volatility. The way that the distance to the bands is calculated is inspired by formulas from statistics. The standard deviation is taken from the candles that go into the moving average and then this is multiplied by a user defined value to set the bands position, I will call this value 'the multiple'. When discussing Bollinger Bands, that trading community at large normally discusses 'the multiple' as a multiplier of the standard deviation as it applies to a normal distribution (gaußian probability). On a normal distribution the number of standard deviations away (which trades directly use as 'the multiple') you are directly corresponds to how likely/unlikely something is to happen:
1 standard deviation equals 68.3%, meaning that the price should stay inside the 1 standard deviation 68.3% of the time and be outside of it 31.7% of the time;
2 standard deviation equals 95.5%, meaning that the price should stay inside the 2 standard deviation 95.5% of the time and be outside of it 4.5% of the time;
3 standard deviation equals 99.7%, meaning that the price should stay inside the 3 standard deviation 99.7% of the time and be outside of it 0.3% of the time.
Therefore when traders set 'the multiple' to 2, they interpret this as meaning that price will not reach there 95.5% of the time.
---------------- The Problem With The Math of Bollinger Bands ----------------
In and of themselves the Bollinger Bands are a great tool, but they have become misconstrued with some incorrect sense of statistical meaning, when they should really just be taken at face value without any further interpretation or implication.
In order to explain this it is going to get a bit technical so I will give a little math background and try to simplify things. First let's review some statistics topics (distributions, percentiles, standard deviations) and then with that understanding explore the incorrect logic of how Bollinger Bands have been interpreted/employed.
---------------- Quick Stats Review ----------------
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(If you are comfortable with statistics feel free to skip ahead to the next section)
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-------- I: Probability distributions --------
When you have a lot of data it is helpful to see how many times different results appear in your dataset. To visualize this people use "histograms", which just shows how many times each element appears in the dataset by stacking each of the same elements on top of each other to form a graph. You may be familiar with the bell curve (also called the "normal distribution", which we will be calling it by). The normal distribution histogram looks like a big hump around zero and then drops off super quickly the further you get from it. This shape (the bell curve) is very nice because it has a lot of very nifty mathematical properties and seems to show up in nature all the time. Since it pops up in so many places, society has developed many different shortcuts related to it that speed up all kinds of calculations, including the shortcut that 1 standard deviation = 68.3%, 2 standard deviations = 95.5%, and 3 standard deviations = 99.7% (these only apply to the normal distribution). Despite how handy the normal distribution is and all the shortcuts we have for it are, and how much it shows up in the natural world, there is nothing that forces your specific dataset to look like it. In fact, your data can actually have any possible shape. As we will explore later, economic and financial datasets *rarely* follow the normal distribution.
-------- II: Percentiles --------
After you have made the histogram of your dataset you have built the "probability distribution" of your own dataset that is specific to all the data you have collected. There is a whole complicated framework for how to accurately calculate percentiles but we will dramatically simplify it for our use. The 'percentile' in our case is just the number of data points we are away from the "middle" of the data set (normally just 0). Lets say I took the difference of the daily close of a symbol for the last two weeks, green candles would be positive and red would be negative. In this example my dataset of day by day closing price difference is:
week 1:
week 2:
sorting all of these value into a single dataset I have:
I can separate the positive and negative returns and explore their distributions separately:
negative return distribution =
positive return distribution =
Taking the 25th% percentile of these would just be taking the value that is 25% towards the end of the end of these returns. Or akin the 100%th percentile would just be taking the vale that is 100% at the end of those:
negative return distribution (50%) = -5
positive return distribution (50%) = +4
negative return distribution (100%) = -10
positive return distribution (100%) = +20
Or instead of separating the positive and negative returns we can also look at all of the differences in the daily close as just pure price movement and not account for the direction, in this case we would pool all of the data together by ignoring the negative signs of the negative reruns
combined return distribution =
In this case the 50%th and 100%th percentile of the combined return distribution would be:
combined return distribution (50%) = 4
combined return distribution (100%) = 10
Sometimes taking the positive and negative distributions separately is better than pooling them into a combined distribution for some purposes. Other times the combined distribution is better.
Most financial data has very different distributions for negative returns and positive returns. This is encapsulated in sayings like "Price takes the stairs up and the elevator down".
-------- III: Standard Deviation --------
The formula for the standard deviation (refereed to here by its shorthand 'STDEV') can be intimidating, but going through each of its elements will illuminate what it does. The formula for STDEV is equal to:
square root ( (sum ) / N )
Going back the the dataset that you might have, the variables in the formula above are:
'mean' is the average of your entire dataset
'x' is just representative of a single point in your dataset (one point at a time)
'N' is the total number of things in your dataset.
Going back to the STDEV formula above we can see how each part of it works. Starting with the '(x - mean)' part. What this does is it takes every single point of the dataset and measure how far away it is from the mean of the entire dataset. Taking this value to the power of two: '(x - mean) ^ 2', means that points that are very far away from the dataset mean get 'penalized' twice as much. Points that are very close to the dataset mean are not impacted as much. In practice, this would mean that if your dataset had a bunch of values that were in a wide range but always stayed in that range, this value ('(x - mean) ^ 2') would end up being small. On the other hand, if your dataset was full of the exact same number, but had a couple outliers very far away, this would have a much larger value since the square par of '(x - mean) ^ 2' make them grow massive. Now including the sum part of 'sum ', this just adds up all the of the squared distanced from the dataset mean. Then this is divided by the number of values in the dataset ('N'), and then the square root of that value is taken.
There is nothing inherently special or definitive about the STDEV formula, it is just a tool with extremely widespread use and adoption. As we saw here, all the STDEV formula is really doing is measuring the intensity of the outliers.
--------------------------- Flaws of Bollinger Bands ---------------------------
The largest problem with Bollinger Bands is the assumption that price has a normal distribution. This is assumption is massively incorrect for many reasons that I will try to encapsulate into two points:
Price return do not follow a normal distribution, every single symbol on every single timeframe has is own unique distribution that is specific to only itself. Therefore all the tools, shortcuts, and ideas that we use for normal distributions do not apply to price returns, and since they do not apply here they should not be used. A more general approach is needed that allows each specific symbol on every specific timeframe to be treated uniquely.
The distributions of price returns on the positive and negative side are almost never the same. A more general approach is needed that allows positive and negative returns to be calculated separately.
In addition to the issues of the normal distribution assumption, the standard deviation formula (as shown above in the quick stats review) is essentially just a tame measurement of outliers (a more aggressive form of outlier measurement might be taking the differences to the power of 3 rather than 2). Despite this being a bit of a philosophical question, does the measurement of outlier intensity as defined by the STDEV formula really measure what we want to know as traders when we're experiencing volatility? Or would adjustments to that formula better reflect what we *experience* as volatility when we are actively trading? This is an open ended question that I will leave here, but I wanted to pose this question because it is a key part of what how the Bollinger Bands work that we all assume as a given.
Circling back on the normal distribution assumption, the standard deviation formula used in the calculation of the bands only encompasses the deviation of the candles that go into the moving average and have no knowledge of the historical price action. Therefore the level of the bands may not really reflect how the price action behaves over a longer period of time.
------------ Delivering Factually Accurate Data That Traders Need------------
In light of the problems identified above, this indicator fixes all of these issue and delivers statistically correct information that discretionary and algorithmic traders can use, with truly accurate probabilities. It takes the price action of the last 2,000 candles and builds a huge dataset of distributions that you can directly select your percentiles from. It also allows you to have the positive and negative distributions calculated separately, or if you would like, you can pool all of them together in a combined distribution. In addition to this, there is a wide selection of moving averages directly available in the indicator to choose from.
Hedge funds, quant shops, algo prop firms, and advanced mechanical groups all employ the true return distributions in their work. Now you have access to the same type of data with this indicator, wherein it's doing all the lifting for you.
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---- Moving average ----
Select the type of moving average you would like and its length
---- Bands ----
The percentiles that you enter here will be pulled directly from the return distribution of the last 2,000 candles. With the typical Bollinger Bands, traders would select 2 standard deviations and incorrectly think that the levels it highlights are the 95.5% levels. Now, if you want the true 95.5% level, you can just enter 95.5 into the percentile value here. Each of the three available bands takes the true percentile you enter here.
---- Separate Positive & Negative Distributions----
If this box is checked the positive and negative distributions are treated indecently, completely separate from each other. You will see that the width of the top and bottom bands will be different for each of the percentiles you enter.
If this box is unchecked then all the negative and positive distributions are pooled together. You will notice that the width of the top and bottom bands will be the exact same.
---- Distribution Size ----
This is the number of candles that the price return is calculated over. EG: to collect the price return over the last 33 candles, the difference of price from now to 33 candles ago is calculated for the last 2,000 candles, to build a return distribution of 2000 points of price differences over 33 candles.
NEGATIVE NUMBERS(<0) == exact number of candles to include;
EG: setting this value to -20 will always collect volatility distributions of 20 candles
POSITIVE NUMBERS(>0) == number of candles to include as a multiple of the Moving Average Length value set above;
EG: if the Moving Average Length value is set to 22, setting this value to 2 will use the last 22*2 = 44 candles for the collection of volatility distributions
MORE candles being include will generally make the bands WIDER and their size will change SLOWER over time.
I wish you focus, dedication, and earnest success on your journey.
Happy trading :)
momentum indicatorThe Rational Quadratic Smoother uses the Rational Quadratic Kernel to create a non-repainting, adaptive smoothing of price data. This method provides a balance between long-term trends and short-term movements by adjusting the weight of distant data points using a kernel function. Traders can use this indicator to:
Smooth price data for better trend identification.
Filter out noise without introducing lag.
Combine it with other indicators for advanced strategies.
Key Features:
Adjustable Lookback Period: Controls the range of data points considered.
Relative Weighting: Fine-tunes the influence of long-term vs. short-term data.
Customizable smoothing to fit different trading styles (scalping, swing trading, etc.).
STRX - Correlation DominationThis indicator displays the correlation among three selected assets (for example, Gold, Dollar Index, and Nasdaq) on a custom timeframe. A table positioned at the top-right corner of the chart lets you quickly see the correlation between:
Asset 1 vs Asset 2
Asset 1 vs Asset 3
Asset 2 vs Asset 3
Correlations are calculated using the Pearson correlation function (ta.correlation). If the correlation is greater than or equal to 0.4, the value appears in green (strong positive correlation). If it is less than or equal to -0.4, it appears in red (strong negative correlation). Otherwise, it is displayed in yellow (weak correlation).
Multi-asset and multi-timeframe: Compare up to three instruments at once on your chosen timeframe.
Customizable period: Use the “Correlation Period” setting to adjust the correlation calculation window.
Clear table format: The results are immediately visible in an easy-to-read table.
Disclaimer: This script is provided solely for educational and informational purposes. It does not constitute a recommendation or an invitation to invest. Use it as an additional resource and always conduct thorough market analysis before opening any trading positions. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
QuantFrame | FractalystWhat’s the purpose of this indicator?
The purpose of QuantFrame is to provide traders with a systematic approach to analyzing market structure, eliminating subjectivity, and enhancing decision-making. By clearly identifying and labeling structural breaks, QuantFrame helps traders:
1. Refine Market Analysis: Transition from discretionary market observation to a structured framework.
2. Identify Key Levels: Highlight important liquidity and invalidation zones for potential entries, exits, and risk management.
3. Streamline Multi-Timeframe Analysis: Track market trends and structural changes across different timeframes seamlessly.
4. Enhance Consistency: Reduce guesswork by following a rule-based methodology for identifying structural breaks.
How Does This Indicator Identify Market Structure?
1. Swing Detection
• The indicator identifies key swing points on the chart. These are local highs or lows where the price reverses direction, forming the foundation of market structure.
2. Structural Break Validation
• A structural break is flagged when a candle closes above a previous swing high (bullish) or below a previous swing low (bearish).
• Break Confirmation Process:
To confirm the break, the indicator applies the following rules:
• Valid Swing Preceding the Break: There must be at least one valid swing point before the break.
3. Numeric Labeling
• Each confirmed structural break is assigned a unique numeric ID starting from 1.
• This helps traders track breaks sequentially and analyze how the market structure evolves over time.
4. Liquidity and Invalidation Zones
• For every confirmed structural break, the indicator highlights two critical zones:
1. Liquidity Zone (LIQ): Represents the structural liquidity level.
2. Invalidation Zone (INV): Acts as Invalidation point if the structure fails to hold.
What do the extremities show us on the charts?
When using QuantFrame for market structure analysis, the extremities—Liquidity Level (LIQ) and Invalidation Level (INV)—serve as critical reference points for understanding price behavior and making informed trading decisions.
Here's a detailed explanation of what these extremities represent and how they function:
Liquidity Level (LIQ)
Definition: The Liquidity Level is a key price zone where the market is likely to retest, consolidate, or seek liquidity. It represents areas where orders are concentrated, making it a high-probability reaction zone.
Purpose: Traders use this level to anticipate potential pullbacks or continuation patterns. It helps in identifying areas where price may pause or reverse temporarily due to the presence of significant liquidity.
Key Insight: If a candle closes above or below the LIQ, it results in another break of structure (BOS) in the same direction. This indicates that price is continuing its trend and has successfully absorbed liquidity at that level.
Invalidation Level (INV)
Definition: The Invalidation Level marks the threshold that, if breached, signifies a structural shift in the market. It acts as a critical point where the current market bias becomes invalid.
Purpose: This level is often used as a stop-loss or re-evaluation point for trading strategies. It ensures that traders have a clear boundary for risk management.
Key Insight: If a candle closes above or below the INV, it signals a shift in market structure:
A closure above the INV in a bearish trend indicates a shift from bearish to bullish bias.
A closure below the INV in a bullish trend indicates a shift from bullish to bearish bias.
What does the top table display?
The top table in QuantFrame serves as a multi-timeframe trend overview. Here’s what it provides:
1. Numeric Break IDs Across Multiple Timeframes:
• Each numeric break corresponds to a confirmed structural break on a specific timeframe, helping traders track the most recent breaks systematically.
2. Trend Direction via Text Color:
• The color of the text reflects the current trend direction:
• Blue indicates a bullish structure.
• Red signifies a bearish structure.
3. Higher Timeframe Insights Without Manual Switching:
• The table eliminates the need to switch between timeframes by presenting a consolidated view of the market trend across multiple timeframes, saving time and improving decision-making.
What is the Multi-Timeframe Trend Score (MTTS)?
MTTS is a score that quantifies trend strength and direction across multiple timeframes.
How does MTTS work?
1. Break Detection:
• Analyzes bullish and bearish structural breaks on each timeframe.
2. Trend Scoring:
• Scores each timeframe based on the frequency and quality of bullish/bearish breaks.
3. MTTS Calculation:
• Averages the scores across all timeframes to produce a unified trend strength value.
How is MTTS interpreted?
• ⬆ (Above 50): Indicates an overall bullish trend.
• ⬇ (Below 50): Suggests an overall bearish trend.
• ⇅ (Exactly 50): Represents a neutral or balanced market structure.
How to Use QuantFrame?
1. Implement a Systematic Market Structure Framework:
• Use QuantFrame to analyze market structure objectively by identifying key structural breaks and marking liquidity (LIQ) and invalidation (INV) zones.
• This eliminates guesswork and provides a clear framework for understanding market movements.
2. Leverage MTTS for Directional Bias:
• Refer to the MTTS table to identify the multi-timeframe directional bias, giving you the broader market context.
• Align your trading decisions with the overall trend or structure to improve accuracy and consistency.
3. Apply Your Preferred Entry Model:
• Once the market context is clear, use your preferred entry model to capitalize on the identified structure and trend.
• Manage trades dynamically as price delivers, using the provided liquidity and invalidation zones for risk management.
What Makes QuantFrame Original?
1. Objective Market Structure Analysis:
• Unlike subjective methods, QuantFrame uses a rule-based approach to identify structural breaks, ensuring consistency and reducing emotional decision-making.
2. Multi-Timeframe Integration:
• The MTTS table consolidates trend data across multiple timeframes, offering a bird’s-eye view of market trends without the need to switch charts manually.
• This unique feature allows traders to align strategies with higher-timeframe trends for more informed decision-making.
3. Liquidity and Invalidation Zones:
• Automatically marks Liquidity (LIQ) and Invalidation (INV) zones for every structural break, providing actionable levels for entries, exits, and risk management.
• These zones help traders define their risk-reward setups with precision.
4. Dynamic Trend Scoring (MTTS):
• The Multi-Timeframe Trend Score (MTTS) quantifies trend strength and direction across selected timeframes, offering a single, consolidated metric for market sentiment.
• This score is visualized with intuitive symbols (⬆, ⬇, ⇅) for quick decision-making.
5. Numeric Labeling of Breaks:
• Each structural break is assigned a unique numeric ID, making it easy to track, analyze, and backtest specific market scenarios.
6. Systematic Yet Flexible:
• While it provides a structured framework for market analysis, QuantFrame seamlessly integrates with any trading style. Traders can use it alongside their preferred entry models, adapting it to their unique strategies.
7. Enhanced Market Context:
• By combining structural insights with directional bias (via MTTS), the indicator equips traders with a complete market context, enabling them to make better-informed decisions.
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Advanced OHLCThis indicator is designed to assist traders in identifying significant price levels and potential market behaviors using historical weekly or daily data. It provides a structured approach to understanding price movements through customizable visualizations and precise calculations.
Key Features:
1. Weekly and Daily Levels
2. Displays key levels for either the weekly or daily timeframe, depending on user settings. Offers clear insights into market structure and potential turning points.
3. Adjustable Lookback Period
4. Allows users to set the lookback period for historical data analysis.
Levels are calculated using a mean average, ensuring a balanced view of past market behavior.
Customizable Visualizations
5. Provides fully customizable level lines, enabling users to adjust colors, thickness, and style to suit their preferences and chart aesthetics.
Candle Open and Market Behavior Levels
6. Marks the open price for the current daily candle, providing a reference point for intraday analysis.
7. Identifies potential manipulation and distribution levels, offering insights into possible reversals and trend continuations.
How It Works:
The indicator uses historical price data to calculate levels based on patterns and movements observed over specific periods.
Level Calculations:
For daily levels, the tool analyzes historical data (e.g., the last 60 Mondays for a Monday's levels).
It splits each day into its open, high, low, and close (OHLC) values.
It evaluates how far the price moved against the final direction of the day (manipulation levels) and with the final direction (distribution levels).
Exclusion of Non-Valid Data:
To maintain accuracy, certain edge cases—such as candles without wicks—are excluded from calculations.
When using the indicator on Futures charts please make sure to use ONLY the continuous chart so that there is enough data for the calculations.
Fibonacci Trend [ChartPrime]Fibonacci Trend Indicator
This powerful indicator leverages supertrend analysis to detect market direction while overlaying dynamic Fibonacci levels to highlight potential support, resistance, and optimal trend entry zones. With its straightforward design, it is perfect for traders looking to simplify their workflow and enhance decision-making.
⯁ KEY FEATURES AND HOW TO USE
⯌ Supertrend Trend Identification :
The indicator uses a supertrend algorithm to identify market direction. It displays purple for downtrends and green for uptrends, ensuring quick and clear trend analysis.
⯌ Fibonacci Levels for Current Swings :
Automatically calculates Fibonacci retracement levels (0.236, 0.382, 0.618, 0.786) for the current swing leg.
- These levels act as key zones for potential support, resistance, and trend continuation.
- The high and low swing points are labeled with exact prices, ensuring clarity.
- If the swing range is insufficient (less than five times ATR), Fibonacci levels are not displayed, avoiding irrelevant data.
⯌ Extended Fibonacci Levels :
User-defined extensions project Fibonacci levels into the future, aiding traders in planning price targets or projecting key zones.
⯌ Optimal Trend Entry Zone :
A filled area between 0.618 and 0.786 levels visually highlights the optimal entry zone for trend continuation. This allows traders to refine their entry points during pullbacks.
⯌ Diagonal Trend Line :
A dashed diagonal line connects the swing high and low, visually confirming the range and trend strength of the current swing.
⯌ Visual Labels for Fibonacci Levels :
Each Fibonacci level is marked with a label displaying its value for quick reference.
⯁ HOW TRADERS CAN POTENTIALLY USE THIS TOOL
Fibonacci Retracements:
Use the Fibonacci retracement levels to find key support or resistance zones where the price may pull back before continuing its trend.
Example: Enter long trades when the price retraces to 0.618–0.786 levels in an uptrend.
Fibonacci Extensions:
Use Fibonacci extensions to project future price targets based on the current trend's swing leg. Levels like 127.2% and 161.8% are commonly used as profit-taking zones.
Reversal Identification:
Spot potential reversals by monitoring price reactions at key Fibonacci retracement levels (e.g., 0.236 or 0.382) or the swing high/low.
Optimal Trend Entries:
The filled zone between 0.618 and 0.786 is a statistically strong area for entering a position in the direction of the trend.
Example: Enter long positions during retracements to this range in an uptrend.
Risk Management:
Set stop-losses below key Fibonacci levels or the swing low/high, and take profits at extension levels, enhancing your trade management strategies.
⯁ CONCLUSION
The Fibonacci Trend Indicator is a straightforward yet effective tool for identifying trends and key Fibonacci levels. It simplifies analysis by integrating supertrend-based trend identification with Fibonacci retracements, extensions, and optimal entry zones. Whether you're a beginner or experienced trader, this indicator is an essential addition to your toolkit for trend trading, reversal spotting, and risk management.
CandelaCharts - OHLC Volatility Range Map 📝 Overview
Unlock the power of volatility analysis with the OHLC Volatility Range Map!
Volatility reveals the intensity and speed of price movements, often accompanied by manipulative wicks extending in the opposite direction of a candle’s close.
These sharp moves, common in volatile markets, are designed to mislead traders into taking positions against the prevailing trend. Such manipulation signals potential volatility spikes and offers key insights into market dynamics.
By analyzing these patterns, traders can anticipate the candle's distribution phase, where the price expands to new highs or lows during heightened volatility.
This phase provides crucial clues for spotting liquidity draws, retracement opportunities, and potential reversals, making the OHLC Volatility Range Map an indispensable tool for navigating fast-moving markets.
📦 Features
This tool offers a range of powerful features to enhance your trading analysis:
Real-time Data Feed : Stay updated with live candlestick stats, with each new candle updating OHLC data and performing ongoing historical calculations, even on sub-minute timeframes.
User-Friendly Interface : Designed for advanced traders, the intuitive interface allows easy navigation and customization of display settings, offering a personalized experience for data-driven analysis.
⚙️ Settings
Method: Sets the desired calculation algorithm.
Visualization: Controls the display modes.
Current volatility: Display the current-day volatility.
Use NY Midnight Open: Sets the day start
⚡️ Showcase
Here’s a visual showcase of the tool in action, highlighting its key features and capabilities:
Histogram
Barchart
📒 Usage
Here’s how you can use the OHLC Volatility Range Map to enhance your analysis:
Add OHLC Volatility Range Map to your Tradingview chart.
Watch at high-volatility zones that align with your analysis.
Combine this data with other models and insights to strengthen your trading strategy.
Example 1
By following these steps, you'll unlock powerful insights to refine and elevate your trading strategies.
🔹 Notes
Available calculation methods:
Mean
Median
🚨 Alerts
The indicator does not provide any alerts!
⚠️ Disclaimer
These tools are exclusively available on the TradingView platform.
Our charting tools are intended solely for informational and educational purposes and should not be regarded as financial, investment, or trading advice. They are not designed to predict market movements or offer specific recommendations. Users should be aware that past performance is not indicative of future results and should not rely on these tools for financial decisions. By using these charting tools, the purchaser agrees that the seller and creator hold no responsibility for any decisions made based on information provided by the tools. The purchaser assumes full responsibility and liability for any actions taken and their consequences, including potential financial losses or investment outcomes that may result from the use of these products.
By purchasing, the customer acknowledges and accepts that neither the seller nor the creator is liable for any undesired outcomes stemming from the development, sale, or use of these products. Additionally, the purchaser agrees to indemnify the seller from any liability. If invited through the Friends and Family Program, the purchaser understands that any provided discount code applies only to the initial purchase of Candela's subscription. The purchaser is responsible for canceling or requesting cancellation of their subscription if they choose not to continue at the full retail price. In the event the purchaser no longer wishes to use the products, they must unsubscribe from the membership service, if applicable.
We do not offer reimbursements, refunds, or chargebacks. Once these Terms are accepted at the time of purchase, no reimbursements, refunds, or chargebacks will be issued under any circumstances.
By continuing to use these charting tools, the user confirms their understanding and acceptance of these Terms as outlined in this disclaimer.
CandelaCharts - OHLC Macro Range Map 📝 Overview
Elevate your candlestick analysis with the OHLC Macro Range Map!
Unlike conventional OHLC charts, this advanced indicator weaves Inner Circle Trader (ICT) principles into its design, helping you decode accumulation, manipulation, and distribution patterns—candle by candle.
ICT traders recognize manipulation through wicks that extend against the candle’s closing direction—a deliberate move to mislead participants into unfavorable positions. These deceptive movements often hint at market manipulation phases. By decoding these subtle signals, traders can anticipate the distribution phase of a candle, where price action reveals potential liquidity targets, retracement zones, and key reversal points.
These levels offer valuable insights into order flow, revealing how price interacts with them and the sequence of movements within the market.
To enhance price analysis, the tool also monitors the average duration of manipulation and distribution phases. By blending historical timing patterns with key price levels associated with these phases, traders can conduct deeper analyses and fine-tune their strategies for better decision-making.
Although grounded in historical data, this indicator does not promise that past patterns will replicate in future market conditions. Instead, it provides a data-driven framework to identify moments when candles are likely to reverse after manipulation phases or retrace following completed distributions. This empowers traders to pinpoint potential market turning points with greater accuracy.
📦 Features
This tool offers a range of powerful features to enhance your trading analysis:
Average Range Accuracy : Simplify candlestick analysis with advanced lines and labels to pinpoint manipulation, distribution, and time pivots. Graph average ranges for your chosen timeframe to navigate market volatility and uncover key support and resistance zones.
Custom Timeframe Selection : Align your analysis with your trading strategy by choosing a timeframe that highlights the candle’s manipulation, distribution, and key timing.
Real-time Data Feed : Stay updated with live candlestick stats, with each new candle updating OHLC data and performing ongoing historical calculations, even on sub-minute timeframes.
Historical Mapping : Backtest past market scenarios with ease using the historical mapping feature. Traders can revisit and analyze previous data, refine strategies, and customize label displays for journaling flexibility.
User-Friendly Interface : Designed for advanced traders, the intuitive interface allows easy navigation and customization of display settings, offering a personalized experience for data-driven analysis.
⚙️ Settings
Macros: Sets the timeframe to which will be drawn.
Lookback: Controls period length in days.
Method: Sets the desired calculation algorithm.
History: Display Macro Range Map drawings for previous sessions.
Timezone: Dsiplay the data based on the selected timezone.
Opn: Style for Open line.
Man: Style for Manipulation line.
Dis: Style for Distribution line.
Time: Style for Timeline.
Labels: Controls the size and abbreviations.
Table Position: Manage the Macro Range Map table position
⚡️ Showcase
Here’s a visual showcase of the tool in action, highlighting its key features and capabilities:
Manipilation & Distribution
Time
📒 Usage
Here’s how you can use the OHLC Macro Range Map to enhance your analysis:
Add OHLC Macro Range Map to your Tradingview chart.
Select a timeframe and customize the styles to fit your preferences.
Watch as calculated manipulation, distribution, and delivery times align with your analysis.
Combine this data with other models and insights to strengthen your trading strategy.
Example 1
By following these steps, you'll unlock powerful insights to refine and elevate your trading strategies.
🔹 Notes
On Bullish candles:
Manipulation: Open - Low
Distribution: Open - High
On Bearish candles:
Manipulation: Open - High
Distribution: Open - Low
Available calculation methods:
Mean
Median
Price patterns on OHLC Macro Range Map:
Open - -Man - +Dis
Open - -Man - Open - +Dis
Open - -Man - +Man - +Dis
Open - -Man - +Man - -Dis
Open - +Man - -Dis
Open - +Man - Open - -Dis
Open - +Man - -Man - -Dis
Open - +Man - -Man - +Dis
🚨 Alerts
The indicator does not provide any alerts!
⚠️ Disclaimer
These tools are exclusively available on the TradingView platform.
Our charting tools are intended solely for informational and educational purposes and should not be regarded as financial, investment, or trading advice. They are not designed to predict market movements or offer specific recommendations. Users should be aware that past performance is not indicative of future results and should not rely on these tools for financial decisions. By using these charting tools, the purchaser agrees that the seller and creator hold no responsibility for any decisions made based on information provided by the tools. The purchaser assumes full responsibility and liability for any actions taken and their consequences, including potential financial losses or investment outcomes that may result from the use of these products.
By purchasing, the customer acknowledges and accepts that neither the seller nor the creator is liable for any undesired outcomes stemming from the development, sale, or use of these products. Additionally, the purchaser agrees to indemnify the seller from any liability. If invited through the Friends and Family Program, the purchaser understands that any provided discount code applies only to the initial purchase of Candela's subscription. The purchaser is responsible for canceling or requesting cancellation of their subscription if they choose not to continue at the full retail price. In the event the purchaser no longer wishes to use the products, they must unsubscribe from the membership service, if applicable.
We do not offer reimbursements, refunds, or chargebacks. Once these Terms are accepted at the time of purchase, no reimbursements, refunds, or chargebacks will be issued under any circumstances.
By continuing to use these charting tools, the user confirms their understanding and acceptance of these Terms as outlined in this disclaimer.
CandelaCharts - OHLC Session Range Map 📝 Overview
Master the art of candlestick analysis with the OHLC Session Range Map!
Enhance your TradingView strategies by incorporating this advanced tool for actionable insights. Far beyond standard OHLC visuals, this innovative indicator integrates Inner Circle Trader (ICT) concepts to analyze accumulation, manipulation, and distribution, one candle at a time.
ICT traders identify manipulation through wicks that extend opposite the candle’s close—a tactic designed to mislead market participants into taking positions in the "wrong" direction. These movements often signify potential manipulation phases. By interpreting these signals, traders can anticipate a candle’s distribution phase, where the price expands to higher or lower levels. This provides valuable insights into liquidity targets, retracement zones, and potential reversals.
These levels provide critical insights into order flow, illustrating how price interacts with them and the sequence in which it unfolds.
To refine price analysis further, the tool also tracks the average timing for the completion of manipulation and distribution phases. By combining historical timing patterns with price levels tied to these phases, traders can perform more in-depth analyses and enhance their market strategies.
While rooted in historical data, this indicator does not guarantee that past patterns will repeat in future market conditions. Instead, it offers a data-driven approach to identifying moments when candles are likely to reverse after manipulation phases or retrace following completed distributions, enabling traders to spot potential turning points with greater precision.
📦 Features
This tool offers a range of powerful features to enhance your trading analysis:
Average Range Accuracy : Simplify candlestick analysis with advanced lines and labels to pinpoint manipulation, distribution, and time pivots. Graph average ranges for your chosen timeframe to navigate market volatility and uncover key support and resistance zones.
Custom Timeframe Selection : Align your analysis with your trading strategy by choosing a timeframe that highlights the candle’s manipulation, distribution, and key timing.
Real-time Data Feed : Stay updated with live candlestick stats, with each new candle updating OHLC data and performing ongoing historical calculations, even on sub-minute timeframes.
Historical Mapping : Backtest past market scenarios with ease using the historical mapping feature. Traders can revisit and analyze previous data, refine strategies, and customize label displays for journaling flexibility.
User-Friendly Interface : Designed for advanced traders, the intuitive interface allows easy navigation and customization of display settings, offering a personalized experience for data-driven analysis.
⚙️ Settings
Sessions: Sets the timeframe to which will be drawn.
Lookback: Controls period length in days.
Method: Sets the desired calculation algorithm.
History: Display Session Range Map drawings for previous sessions.
Timezone: Dsiplay the data based on the selected timezone.
Opn: Style for Open line.
Man: Style for Manipulation line.
Dis: Style for Distribution line.
Time: Style for Timeline.
Labels: Controls the size and abbreviations.
Table Position: Manage the Session Range Map table position
⚡️ Showcase
Here’s a visual showcase of the tool in action, highlighting its key features and capabilities:
Manipilation & Distribution
Time
📒 Usage
Here’s how you can use the OHLC Session Range Map to enhance your analysis:
Add OHLC Session Range Map to your Tradingview chart.
Select a timeframe and customize the styles to fit your preferences.
Watch as calculated manipulation, distribution, and delivery times align with your analysis.
Combine this data with other models and insights to strengthen your trading strategy.
Example 1
Example 2
By following these steps, you'll unlock powerful insights to refine and elevate your trading strategies.
🔹 Notes
On Bullish candles:
Manipulation: Open - Low
Distribution: Open - High
On Bearish candles:
Manipulation: Open - High
Distribution: Open - Low
Available calculation methods:
Mean
Median
Price patterns on OHLC Session Range Map:
Open - -Man - +Dis
Open - -Man - Open - +Dis
Open - -Man - +Man - +Dis
Open - -Man - +Man - -Dis
Open - +Man - -Dis
Open - +Man - Open - -Dis
Open - +Man - -Man - -Dis
Open - +Man - -Man - +Dis
🚨 Alerts
The indicator does not provide any alerts!
⚠️ Disclaimer
These tools are exclusively available on the TradingView platform.
Our charting tools are intended solely for informational and educational purposes and should not be regarded as financial, investment, or trading advice. They are not designed to predict market movements or offer specific recommendations. Users should be aware that past performance is not indicative of future results and should not rely on these tools for financial decisions. By using these charting tools, the purchaser agrees that the seller and creator hold no responsibility for any decisions made based on information provided by the tools. The purchaser assumes full responsibility and liability for any actions taken and their consequences, including potential financial losses or investment outcomes that may result from the use of these products.
By purchasing, the customer acknowledges and accepts that neither the seller nor the creator is liable for any undesired outcomes stemming from the development, sale, or use of these products. Additionally, the purchaser agrees to indemnify the seller from any liability. If invited through the Friends and Family Program, the purchaser understands that any provided discount code applies only to the initial purchase of Candela's subscription. The purchaser is responsible for canceling or requesting cancellation of their subscription if they choose not to continue at the full retail price. In the event the purchaser no longer wishes to use the products, they must unsubscribe from the membership service, if applicable.
We do not offer reimbursements, refunds, or chargebacks. Once these Terms are accepted at the time of purchase, no reimbursements, refunds, or chargebacks will be issued under any circumstances.
By continuing to use these charting tools, the user confirms their understanding and acceptance of these Terms as outlined in this disclaimer.
