Engulfing Pro v1

Engulfing Pro v1 — Pro Inside (C2-in-wick) signals
Engulfing Pro v1 finds a precise three-bar sequence designed to catch clean continuations or turns after an impulsive move. The signal—called Pro Inside—fires when price closes back inside the wick of a prior engulfing bar, often indicating a controlled pullback into freshly swept liquidity.
What it detects
Engulfing pre-condition (Bars -2 → -1):
A strict bullish or bearish body engulfing occurs one bar before the signal (larger body, full body containment).
Pro Inside signal (Bar 0 / C2):
The current bar (C2) closes inside the wick of the engulfing bar (C1):
Bullish: C2 closes inside C1’s upper wick
Bearish: C2 closes inside C1’s lower wick
Optional C3 confirmation (info only):
The next bar closes beyond C2’s extreme (above for bullish, below for bearish).
Why it matters
The “close-inside-wick” structure frequently marks a measured pullback after momentum just flipped (engulfing), offering a clear, rules-based entry with defined invalidation.
Inputs
Show Pro Inside (Bullish) — toggle bullish signals
Show Pro Inside (Bearish) — toggle bearish signals
Change bar color on signal (C2) — color C2 (lime/red)
Plot markers — C2 triangles and ✔ on C3 confirmations
Boundary padding (ticks) — nudge wick bounds to reduce marginal touches
Visuals & Alerts
Markers:
“C2” triangle up/down on qualifying bars
“✔” circle on C3 confirmations
Alert names:
Pro Inside (Bullish)
Pro Inside (Bearish)
Pro Inside — Bullish C3 confirmation
Pro Inside — Bearish C3 confirmation
How to use (ideas, not advice)
Entry: Aggressive at/after C2 close; conservative on C3 confirmation.
Stops: Common placements beyond the opposite side of C2, or beyond C1’s wick.
Confluence: Pair with market structure, higher-timeframe bias, or Supply & Demand zones for selectivity.
Timeframes/markets: Works on any symbol/TF; adapt padding for volatility.
Notes
Evaluates on bar close (no look-ahead).
Visual/alert tool for study and workflow—not financial advice.
Always forward-test and risk-manage appropriately.