Smart Bar Counter with Alerts

🚀 Smart Bar Counter with Alerts 🚀

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Overview
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Ever wanted to count a specific number of bars from a key point on your chart—such as after a Break of Structure (BOS), the start of a new trading session, or from any point of interest—without having to stare at the screen?

This "Smart Bar Counter" indicator was created to solve this exact problem. It's a simple yet powerful tool that allows you to define a custom "Start Point" and a "Target Bar Count." Once the target count is reached, it can trigger an Alert to notify you immediately.


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Key Features
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• Manual Start Point: Precisely select the date and time from which you want the count to begin, offering maximum flexibility in your analysis.
• Custom Bar Target: Define exactly how many bars you want to count, whether it's 50, 100, or 200 bars.
• On-Chart Display: A running count is displayed on each bar after the start time, allowing you to visually track the progress.
• Automatic Alerts: Set up alerts to be notified via TradingView's various channels (pop-up, mobile app, email) once the target count is reached.


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How to Use
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1. Add this indicator to your chart.

2. Go to the indicator's Settings (Gear Icon ⚙️).
- Select Start Time: Set the date and time you wish to begin counting.
- Number of Bars to Count: Input your target number.

3. Set up the Alert ([u]Very Important![/u]).
- Right-click on the chart > Select "Add alert."
- In the "Condition" dropdown, select this indicator: Smart Bar Counter with Alerts.
- In the next dropdown, choose the available alert condition.
- Set "Options" to Once Per Bar Close.
- Choose your desired notification methods under "Alert Actions."
- Click "Create."


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Use Cases
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• Post-Event Analysis: Count bars after a key event like a Break of Structure (BOS) or Change of Character (CHoCH) to observe subsequent price action.
• Time-based Analysis: Use it to count bars after a market open for a specific session (e.g., London, New York).
• Strategy Backtesting: Useful for testing trading rules that are based on time or a specific number of bars.


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Final Words
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Hope you find this indicator useful for your analysis and trading strategies! Feel free to leave comments or suggestions below.