Inside/Outside Bar Direction Highlighter

Here’s a trading indicator in Pine Script (v6) that combines the essence of the Inside Bar, Outside Bar, and directional patterns inspired by TT3 Theory. This indicator highlights bars based on their classification as inside, outside, or directional and provides potential trade signals.

Inside Outside Indicator
Explanation:
Bar Classification:

Inside Bar: Current high is less than the previous high, and the low is greater than the previous low.
Outside Bar: Current high exceeds the previous high, and the low breaks below the previous low.
Up/Down Bars: Closing prices relative to the previous high/low.
Visual Highlights:

Bars are visually highlighted with colors for easy identification.
Trade Signals:

Long Signal: When the close crosses above the previous high and it's a directional up bar.
Short Signal: When the close crosses below the previous low and it's a directional down bar.
Customizable Inputs:

Colors for inside, outside, up, and down bars can be modified.
You can copy and paste this script into the Pine Editor on TradingView to see it in action. Adjust the logic to fit your trading strategy as needed.





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summary of how to use this indicator without buy/sell signal
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How to Use the Inside/Outside Bar Direction Highlighter Indicator (Without Buy/Sell Signals)
Understand the Bar Classifications:

Inside Bars: Highlighted in blue (default). These indicate periods of market consolidation. Look for potential breakouts in either direction.
Outside Bars: Highlighted in orange (default). These represent increased volatility, where both higher highs and lower lows are made. Watch for reversals or continuations based on broader trends.
Directional Up Bars: Highlighted in green (default). These occur when the current close is above the previous high, signaling bullish momentum.
Directional Down Bars: Highlighted in red (default). These occur when the current close is below the previous low, indicating bearish momentum.
Identify Key Patterns:

Use the highlighted bars to spot price action setups, such as:
Breakouts from inside bars.
Reversal signals following outside bars.
Continuation patterns when directional bars align with the trend.
Combine with Your Analysis:

Trend Analysis: Match bar classifications with trend direction on larger timeframes (e.g., daily, 4-hour).
Support/Resistance: Use inside and outside bars near key levels for confirmation or reversal signals.
Volume: Higher volume on directional bars strengthens the momentum signal.
Customize the Colors:

Adjust the bar highlight colors to fit your chart theme for better visibility.
No Automatic Signals:

This indicator doesn’t provide explicit buy/sell recommendations. Instead, use the visual highlights to make informed decisions based on your trading strategy.
By interpreting these bar patterns, you can better gauge market behavior and make more confident decisions without relying on preset signals.