Advanced ICC Multi-Timeframe 1.0

Advanced ICC Multi-Timeframe Trading System
A comprehensive implementation and interpretation of the Indication, Correction, Continuation (ICC) trading methodology made popular by Trades by Sci, enhanced with advanced multi-timeframe analysis and automation features.

⚠️ CRITICAL TRADING WARNINGS:

• DO NOT blindly follow BUY/SELL signals from this indicator
  
• This indicator shows potential entry points but YOU must validate each trade
  
• PAPER TRADE EXTENSIVELY before risking real capital
  
• BACKTEST THOROUGHLY on your chosen instruments and timeframes
  
• The ICC methodology requires understanding and discretion - automated signals are guidance only
  
• This tool aids analysis but does not replace proper trade planning, risk management, or trader judgment
  

⚠️ Important Disclaimers:

• This indicator is not endorsed by or affiliated with Trades by Sci
  
• This is an early implementation and interpretation of the ICC methodology
  
• May not work exactly as Trades by Sci executes his trades and entries
  
• Requires further debugging, backtesting, and real-world validation
  
• Completely free to use - no purchase required
  
• I'm just one person obsessed with this method and wanted some better visualization of the chart/entries
  

About ICC:
The ICC method identifies complete market cycles through three phases: Indication (breakout), Correction (pullback), and Continuation (entry). This indicator automates the identification of these phases and adds powerful features for modern traders.

Key Features:
Multi-Timeframe Capabilities:

• Automatic timeframe detection with optimized settings for 5m, 15m, 30m, 1H, 4H, and Daily charts
  
• Higher timeframe overlay to view HTF ICC levels on lower timeframe charts for precise entry timing
  
• Smart defaults that adjust swing length and consolidation detection based on your timeframe
  

Advanced Phase Tracking:

• Complete ICC cycle tracking: Indication, Correction, Consolidation, Continuation, and No Setup phases
  
• Live structure detection shows potential peaks/troughs before full confirmation
  Intelligent invalidation logic detects failed setups when market structure reverses
  
• Dynamic phase backgrounds for instant visual confirmation
  

Three Types of Entry Signals:

1. Traditional Entries - Price crosses back through the original indication level (strongest signals)
   
   "BUY" (green) / "SELL" (red)
   
   
2. Breakout Entries - Price breaks out of consolidation range in the same direction
   
   "BUY" (green) / "SELL" (red)
   
   
3. Reversal Entries (Optional, can be toggled off) - Price breaks consolidation in opposite direction, indicating failed setup
   
   "⚠ BUY" (yellow) / "⚠ SELL" (orange)
   More aggressive, counter-trend signals
   Can be disabled for more conservative trading
   

Professional Features:

• Volatility-based support/resistance zones (ATR-adjusted) that adapt to market conditions
  
• Historical zone tracking (0-3 configurable) with visual hierarchy
  
• Comprehensive real-time info table displaying all key metrics
  
• Full alert system for entries, indications, and consolidation detection
  
• Visual distinction between high-confidence trend entries and cautionary reversal entries
  

📖 USAGE GUIDE
Entry Signal Types:
The indicator provides three types of entry signals with visual distinction:
Strong Entries (High Confidence):

• "BUY" (bright green) / "SELL" (bright red)
  
• Includes traditional entries (crossing back through indication level) and breakout entries (breaking consolidation in trend direction)
  
• These are trend continuation or breakout signals with higher probability
  
• Recommended for all traders
  

Reversal Entries (Caution - Counter-Trend):

• "⚠ BUY" (yellow) / "⚠ SELL" (orange)
  
• Triggered when price breaks out of correction/consolidation in the OPPOSITE direction
  
• Indicates a failed setup and potential trend reversal
  
• More aggressive, counter-trend plays
  
• Can be toggled off in settings for more conservative trading
  
• Recommended only for experienced traders or after thorough backtesting
  
  Swing Length Settings:
  The swing length determines how many bars on each side are needed to confirm a swing high/low. This is the most important setting for tuning the indicator to your style.
  
  
• Auto Mode (Recommended for beginners): Toggle "Use Auto Timeframe Settings" ON
  
  5-minute: 30 bars
  15-minute: 20 bars
  30-minute: 12 bars
  1-hour: 7 bars
  4-hour: 5 bars
  Daily: 3 bars
  
  
  
• Manual Mode: Toggle "Use Auto Timeframe Settings" OFF
  
  Lower values (3-7): More aggressive, detects smaller swings
  
  Pros: More signals, faster entries, catches smaller moves
  Cons: More noise, more false signals, requires tighter stops
  Best for: Scalping, active day trading, volatile markets
  
  
  Higher values (12-20): More conservative, only major swings
  
  Pros: More reliable signals, fewer false breakouts, clearer structure
  Cons: Fewer signals, delayed entries, might miss smaller opportunities
  Best for: Swing trading, position trading, trending markets
  
  
  
  
  
• Default Manual Setting: 7 bars (balanced for 1H charts)
  Minimum: 3 bars
  
  Consolidation Bars Setting:
  Determines how many bars without new structure are needed before flagging consolidation.
  
  Lower values (3-10): Faster detection, catches brief pauses, more sensitive
  
  Best for: Lower timeframes, volatile markets, avoiding any chop
  
  
  Higher values (20-40): More reliable, only flags true extended consolidation
  
  Best for: Higher timeframes, trending markets, patient traders
  
  
  Current defaults scale with timeframe (more bars needed on shorter timeframes)
  
  Historical S/R Zones:
  Shows previous support and resistance levels to provide context.
  
  Default: 2 historical zones (shows current + 2 previous)
  Range: 0-3 zones
  Visual Hierarchy: Older zones are more transparent with dashed borders
  Usage: Higher numbers (2-3) show more historical context but can clutter the chart. Start with 2 and adjust based on your preference.
  
  Live Structure Feature (Yellow Warning ⚠):
  Provides early warning of potential structure changes before full confirmation.
  
  What it does: Detects potential swing highs/lows after just 2 bars instead of waiting for full swing_length confirmation
  Live Peak: Shows when a high is followed by 2 lower closes (potential top forming)
  Live Trough: Shows when a low is followed by 2 higher closes (potential bottom forming)
  Important: These are UNCONFIRMED - they may be invalidated if price reverses
  Use case: Get early awareness of potential reversals while waiting for confirmation
  Displayed in: Info table only (no visual markers on chart to reduce clutter)
  Only shows: Peaks higher than last swing high, or troughs lower than last swing low (filters out noise)
  
  Higher Timeframe (HTF) Analysis:
  View higher timeframe ICC structure while trading on lower timeframes.
  
  How to enable: Toggle "Show Higher Timeframe ICC" ON
  Setup: Set "Higher Timeframe" to your reference timeframe
  
  Example: Trading on 15-minute? Set HTF to 240 (4-hour) or 60 (1-hour)
  Example: Trading on 5-minute? Set HTF to 60 (1-hour) or 15 (15-minute)
  
  
  What it shows:
  
  HTF indication levels displayed as dashed lines
  Blue = HTF Bullish Indication
  Purple = HTF Bearish Indication
  HTF phase and levels shown in info table
  
  
  Trading workflow:
  
  Check HTF phase for overall market direction
  Wait for HTF correction phase
  Drop to lower timeframe to find precise entries
  Enter when lower TF shows continuation in alignment with HTF
  
  
  Best practice: HTF should be 3-4x your trading timeframe for best results
  
  Reversal Entries Toggle:
  
  Default: ON (shows all signal types)
  Toggle OFF for more conservative trading (only trend continuation signals)
  Recommended: Backtest with both settings to see which works better for your style
  New traders should consider disabling reversal entries initially
  
  Volatility-Based Zones:
  When enabled, support/resistance zones automatically adjust their height based on ATR (Average True Range).
  
  More volatile = wider zones
  Less volatile = tighter zones
  Toggle OFF for fixed-width zones
  
  
  Community Feedback Welcome:
  This is an evolving project and your input is valuable! Please share:
  
  
• Bug reports and issues you encounter
  
• Feature requests and suggestions for improvement
  
• Results from your backtesting and live trading experience
  
• Feedback on the reversal entry feature (too aggressive? working well?)
  
• Ideas for better aligning with the ICC methodology
  

Perfect for traders learning or implementing the ICC methodology with the benefit of modern automation, multi-timeframe analysis, and flexible entry signal options.