STRAT 3-2-2 (30m) • Upcoming / Approach / Entry + Alerts

This indicator is built for The STRAT trading method, specifically the 3-2-2 reversal pattern. It monitors price action on the 30-minute timeframe (HTF = 30m) and visually/alert-wise highlights where a 3-2-2 setup, approach, or entry trigger occurs.


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⚙️ How it works

1. Detects bar types:

3 (Outside Bar) = range breaks both high & low of the previous bar

2u (Up bar) = higher high, not outside

2d (Down bar) = lower low, not outside

1 (Inside bar) = fully contained within prior bar



2. Looks for 3-2-2 setups:

Bullish 3-2-2 = 3 → 2d → 2u (expect reversal UP)

Bearish 3-2-2 = 3 → 2u → 2d (expect reversal DOWN)



3. Defines trigger levels:

Bullish trigger = high of the first “2d” bar

Bearish trigger = low of the first “2u” bar



4. Signals 3 phases:

Upcoming: pattern is forming, second “2” hasn’t triggered yet

Approach: price comes within 50% (adjustable) of the trigger level

Entry: price breaks the trigger (actual reversal confirmation)



5. Visualization:

Labels above/below candles show “Approach” and “Entry”

Background or bar colors (toggle in settings) highlight Setup / Approach / Entry

Optional dotted line marks the trigger level for clarity





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🔔 Alerts

Two alert systems are built in:

1. Safe static conditions (for normal TradingView alert setup):

APPROACH: Bullish 3-2-2 (30m)

APPROACH: Bearish 3-2-2 (30m)

ENTRY: Bullish 3-2-2 (30m)

ENTRY: Bearish 3-2-2 (30m)



2. Dynamic messages (using alert() calls with price info):

If you create an alert with “Any alert() function call”, the pop-up will include the trigger price.





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📋 Inputs (Settings)

Signal timeframe (HTF) → default 30m

Confirm signals at HTF bar close → waits for bar close (non-repainting)

Approach = % of first '2' bar range → default 50%

Show labels → On/Off

Color candles instead of background → toggle between candle color vs. chart background