Precision Trend ScalpingThis indicator is used specifically for heiken ashi candles. It indicates a reversal signal and only appears when a high volume doji candle forms and should develop in real time.
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ORB Strategy + Backtesting (fixed timestamp) - Lines Adjusted⚡ ORB Strategy + Backtesting (Pine Script v5)
This script implements a complete Opening Range Breakout (ORB) strategy, featuring built-in backtesting, advanced TP/SL visualization, full style customization, and a performance dashboard. It is designed for traders who want to clearly evaluate breakout performance directly on the chart.
🕑 ORB Window Configuration
🔹 Session selection: choose between Market Timezone or Custom Session.
🔹 Timezone support: configurable from UTC-8 to UTC+12.
🔹 Daily limit: option to allow only one trade per day.
🔹 Risk/Reward (RR) settings:
Configurable TP1, TP2, and TP3 levels.
Stop Loss calculated dynamically from the ORB range.
📊 Backtesting Engine
🔹 Interactive dashboard showing trades, wins, losses, and win rate.
🔹 Adjustable partial exits for each TP (TP1, TP2, TP3).
🔹 Automatic calculation of percentage-based profit and loss.
🔹 Tracks total trades, total profit, and average profit per trade.
🎨 Visual Customization
🔹 Fully customizable colors:
ORB high/low lines and range fill.
Buy/Sell entry labels.
TP and SL lines with background zones.
🔹 Line style and thickness options (solid, dotted, dashed).
🔹 Visibility controls for each TP/SL level.
🔹 Clear profit and loss zones drawn directly on the chart.
🚀 Trading Logic
🔹 LONG entries: triggered when price breaks above the ORB high.
🔹 SHORT entries: triggered when price breaks below the ORB low.
🔹 Automatic calculation of Stop Loss and TP1, TP2, TP3 based on ORB range and RR.
🔹 Customizable BUY / SELL labels displayed at entry.
✅ TP / SL Detection
🔹 Real-time detection of TP1, TP2, TP3, and SL hits.
🔹 Prevents double counting of the same level.
🔹 Extended TP/SL lines with shaded zones for better clarity.
📈 Backtesting Dashboard
🔹 Displayed in the top-right corner of the chart.
🔹 Shows:
Total trades
Wins / Losses
Win rate (%)
Total profit (%)
Average profit per trade
🔹 Fully customizable panel color.
✨ Summary
This script combines:
Opening Range detection
Breakout trading logic with advanced risk management
Professional-grade visualizations
Integrated historical performance tracking
High customization for sessions, styles, and colors
💡 Ideal for traders who want to trade ORB setups with clarity, structure, and measurable results.
Bottom & Top ReversalBottom & Top Reversal
Bottom Reversal (Bullish):
Opens gap down but recovers strongly
Makes new low but closes above previous close
Lime green arrow + label
Top Reversal (Bearish):
Opens gap up but fails
Makes new high but closes below previous close
Red arrow + label
Extra features:
Status table showing active patterns
Toggle each pattern on/off
Background highlights
Alert system
INSTITUTIONAL VOLUME PROFILE + FIBONACCI + ENHANCED SIGNALS🎯 INSTITUTIONAL VOLUME PROFILE + FIBONACCI + ENHANCED SIGNALS
A professional-grade indicator combining Volume Profile analysis, Fibonacci retracements, Anchored VWAP, and intelligent signal filtering to identify high-probability institutional positioning and trade setups.
📊 CORE FEATURES
▸ Volume Profile with POC (Point of Control)
- Visualizes where institutional volume accumulated
- Identifies High Volume Nodes (HVN) as key support/resistance
- Shows Value Area (70% volume zone) for market equilibrium
▸ Dynamic Fibonacci Levels
- Auto-detects swing high/low for retracement levels
- Golden Pocket (0.618-0.65) highlight zone
- Bull/bear direction recognition
▸ Anchored VWAP
- Anchored to swing range start
- Institutional mean reversion baseline
- Real-time trend bias indicator
▸ Graded Signal System (A+/B/C)
- A+ Signals: High probability setups (VWAP cross + POC alignment)
- B Signals: Above-average quality (VWAP cross above POC)
- C Signals: Lower probability (counter-trend setups)
🎮 DISPLAY MODES
⚡ TRADING LIVE MODE
- Clean chart showing only A+ signals
- Minimal visual noise for active trading
- Perfect for intraday execution
📈 FULL OVERVIEW MODE
- Complete analysis with all zones visible
- Volume Profile + Fibonacci + Value Area
- All signal grades displayed
- Statistics dashboard
🔬 ADVANCED SIGNAL FILTERS
✓ Volume Confirmation
- Requires above-average volume on signals
- Filters out weak institutional participation
- Configurable volume multiple (default 1.2x)
✓ Momentum Filter
- Ensures price momentum aligns with signal direction
- Prevents counter-trend entries
- Configurable lookback period
✓ SR Proximity Upgrade ⭐ GAME CHANGER
- Automatically upgrades B/C signals to A+ when near key levels
- Detects proximity to POC and HVN zones
- Combines technical confluence for best setups
🔔 SMART ALERTS
▸ Configurable alerts for A+, B, or C signals
▸ Real-time notifications to your device
▸ No need to watch charts constantly
▸ "Once per bar close" prevents repainting
💡 HOW TO USE
FOR DAY TRADING:
1. Switch to "Trading Live" mode
2. Enable only A+ alerts
3. Set filters: Volume 1.5x, Momentum ON, Proximity 0.3%
4. Trade only A+ signals at key levels
FOR SWING TRADING:
1. Use "Full Overview" mode
2. Analyze Value Area and Fibonacci confluence
3. Set filters: Volume 1.2x, Momentum ON, Proximity 0.8%
4. Enter on A+ signals with multi-timeframe confirmation
FOR ANALYSIS:
1. Full Overview mode with all visuals enabled
2. Disable filters to see all raw signals
3. Study how institutions positioned at key zones
4. Plan trades around POC and Value Area
⚙️ RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
5-15 MIN CHARTS (Scalping):
- Lookback: 200-300 bars
- Volume: 1.5x, Momentum: 5 bars, Proximity: 0.3%
- Trading Live mode + A+ alerts only
1 HOUR CHARTS (Intraday):
- Lookback: 300 bars
- Volume: 1.3x, Momentum: 3 bars, Proximity: 0.5%
- Full Overview or Trading Live
4 HOUR CHARTS (Swing):
- Lookback: 300-500 bars
- Volume: 1.2x, Momentum: 3 bars, Proximity: 0.8%
- Full Overview mode
DAILY CHARTS (Position):
- Lookback: 300-500 bars
- Volume: 1.1x, Momentum: 2 bars, Proximity: 1.0%
- Full Overview mode
📈 KEY CONCEPTS
POC (Point of Control): Price level with highest volume - acts as magnet
Value Area: Zone containing 70% of volume - equilibrium range
HVN: High Volume Nodes - institutional accumulation zones
AVWAP: Anchored VWAP - institutional average entry price
Golden Pocket: 0.618-0.65 Fib zone - highest probability reversal area
🎯 TRADING STRATEGY TIPS
1. Wait for A+ signals - quality over quantity
2. Best setups occur at POC or Value Area boundaries
3. Use multiple timeframes for confirmation
4. Combine with your own risk management rules
5. Signals are high probability, not guaranteed - always use stops
Wyckoff Method - Comprehensive Analysis# WYCKOFF METHOD - QUICK REFERENCE CHEAT SHEET
## 🟢 STRONGEST BUY SIGNALS
### 1. SPRING ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- **What:** False breakdown below support on LOW volume
- **Look for:** Quick reversal, close above support
- **Entry:** When price closes back in range
- **Stop:** Below spring low
- **Target:** Top of range minimum
### 2. SOS (Sign of Strength) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- **What:** Breakout above resistance on HIGH volume
- **Look for:** Wide spread up bar, strong close
- **Entry:** On breakout or wait for LPS pullback
- **Stop:** Below range top
- **Target:** Height of range projected up
### 3. SHAKEOUT ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- **What:** Sharp move below support with HIGH volume, immediate reversal
- **Look for:** Long lower wick, closes strong
- **Entry:** When price reclaims support
- **Stop:** Below shakeout low
- **Target:** Previous resistance
---
## 🔴 STRONGEST SELL SIGNALS
### 1. UTAD (Upthrust After Distribution) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- **What:** False breakout above resistance, quick rejection
- **Look for:** Spike high, weak close, often high volume
- **Entry:** When price closes back in range
- **Stop:** Above UTAD high
- **Target:** Bottom of range minimum
### 2. SOW (Sign of Weakness) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- **What:** Breakdown below support on HIGH volume
- **Look for:** Wide spread down bar, weak close
- **Entry:** On breakdown or wait for LPSY rally
- **Stop:** Above range bottom
- **Target:** Height of range projected down
### 3. UPTHRUST ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- **What:** Move above resistance on LOW volume, weak close
- **Look for:** Long upper wick, closes in lower half
- **Entry:** When resistance holds
- **Stop:** Above upthrust high
- **Target:** Support level
---
## 📊 ACCUMULATION PHASES (Bottom Formation)
```
PHASE A: Stopping the Downtrend
├─ PS (Preliminary Support) - First buying
├─ SC (Selling Climax) - Panic bottom ⚠️ KEY EVENT
├─ AR (Automatic Rally) - Relief bounce
└─ ST (Secondary Test) - Retest SC low
PHASE B: Building the Cause
├─ Trading range forms
├─ Multiple tests of support
├─ Volume decreasing
└─ Absorption occurring
PHASE C: The Test
├─ SPRING - False breakdown ⚠️ KEY EVENT
└─ TEST - Support holds on low volume
PHASE D: Dominance Emerges
├─ SOS - Breakout ⚠️ KEY EVENT
├─ LPS - Last Point of Support (pullback)
└─ BU - Backup
PHASE E: Markup
└─ New uptrend, strong momentum
```
**Background Color:** Blue → Green (getting brighter)
**Action:** Buy in Phase C/D, Hold through Phase E
---
## 📊 DISTRIBUTION PHASES (Top Formation)
```
PHASE A: Stopping the Uptrend
├─ PSY (Preliminary Supply) - First selling
├─ BC (Buying Climax) - Euphoric top ⚠️ KEY EVENT
├─ AR (Automatic Reaction) - Sharp drop
└─ ST (Secondary Test) - Retest BC high
PHASE B: Building the Cause
├─ Trading range forms
├─ Multiple tests of resistance
├─ Demand being absorbed
└─ Volume patterns change
PHASE C: The Test
└─ UTAD - False breakout ⚠️ KEY EVENT
PHASE D: Dominance Emerges
├─ SOW - Breakdown ⚠️ KEY EVENT
└─ LPSY - Last Point of Supply (rally to exit)
PHASE E: Markdown
└─ New downtrend, strong selling
```
**Background Color:** Orange → Red (getting darker)
**Action:** Sell in Phase C/D, Stay out during Phase E
---
## 💰 VOLUME SPREAD ANALYSIS (VSA)
| Signal | Meaning | Color | Implication |
|--------|---------|-------|-------------|
| **ND** (No Demand) | Up bar, LOW volume | 🟠 Orange | Weakness - uptrend ending |
| **NS** (No Supply) | Down bar, LOW volume | 🔵 Blue | Strength - downtrend ending |
| **SV** (Stopping Volume) | VERY HIGH volume, narrow spread | 🟣 Purple | Potential reversal |
| **UT** (Upthrust) | Above resistance, LOW vol, weak close | 🔴 Red | Sell signal |
| **SO** (Shakeout) | Below support, HIGH vol, strong close | 🟢 Green | Buy signal |
---
## 🎯 VOLUME INTERPRETATION
| Volume Level | Bar Color | Meaning |
|--------------|-----------|---------|
| **VERY HIGH** (>2x average) | Dark Green/Red | Climax, potential reversal |
| **HIGH** (>1.5x average) | Light Green/Red | Strong interest |
| **NORMAL** | Gray | Average trading |
| **LOW** (<0.7x average) | Faint Gray | Testing, no interest |
---
## ⚖️ EFFORT vs RESULT
| Scenario | Volume | Spread | Meaning |
|----------|--------|--------|---------|
| **High Effort, Low Result** | HIGH | Narrow | ⚠️ Potential reversal |
| **Low Effort, High Result** | LOW | Wide | ⚠️ Trend weakening |
| **High Effort, High Result** | HIGH | Wide | ✅ Strong trend |
| **Low Effort, Low Result** | LOW | Narrow | 😴 No interest |
---
## 📏 TRADING RULES
### ✅ DO:
- ✅ Wait for confirmation before entering
- ✅ Trade in direction of higher timeframe
- ✅ Use springs and UTAD as primary signals
- ✅ Measure trading range for targets
- ✅ Place stops outside the range
- ✅ Look for volume confirmation
- ✅ Check multiple timeframes
- ✅ Focus on Phase C and D events
### ❌ DON'T:
- ❌ Buy during Phase E Markdown
- ❌ Sell during Phase E Markup
- ❌ Trade against major trend
- ❌ Ignore volume signals
- ❌ Enter without clear stop loss
- ❌ Trade every signal
- ❌ Use on very low timeframes without practice
- ❌ Ignore the context
---
## 🎪 COMPOSITE OPERATOR (Smart Money)
### 💰 Green Money Symbol (Bottom)
- **Meaning:** Institutions accumulating
- **Location:** Demand zones, springs, tests
- **Action:** Follow the smart money - buy
### 💰 Red Money Symbol (Top)
- **Meaning:** Institutions distributing
- **Location:** Supply zones, UTAD, weak rallies
- **Action:** Follow the smart money - sell
---
## 📍 SUPPLY & DEMAND ZONES
### 🟢 Demand Zones (Green Boxes)
- **Created at:** SC, Spring, Shakeout
- **Represents:** Where smart money bought
- **Action:** Look for bounces
### 🔴 Supply Zones (Red Boxes)
- **Created at:** BC, UTAD, Upthrust
- **Represents:** Where smart money sold
- **Action:** Look for rejections
---
## 🎯 TARGET CALCULATION
### Measured Move Method
```
1. Measure trading range height
Example: Top at 120, Bottom at 100 = 20 points
2. Add to breakout point (accumulation)
Breakout at 120 + 20 = Target: 140
3. Or subtract from breakdown (distribution)
Breakdown at 100 - 20 = Target: 80
```
### Multiple Targets
- **Conservative:** 1x range height (100% probability reached)
- **Moderate:** 1.5x range height (70% probability)
- **Aggressive:** 2x range height (40% probability)
---
## ⏰ TIMEFRAME GUIDE
| Timeframe | Use For | Reliability | Recommended For |
|-----------|---------|-------------|-----------------|
| **Weekly** | Major trends | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Position traders |
| **Daily** | Swing trades | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Most traders |
| **4-Hour** | Active swing | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Active traders |
| **1-Hour** | Day trading | ⭐⭐⭐ | Experienced only |
| **15-Min** | Scalping | ⭐⭐ | Experts only |
**Golden Rule:** Always check one timeframe higher for context!
---
## 🚨 ALERT PRIORITY
### 🔔 MUST-HAVE ALERTS
1. Spring
2. UTAD
3. SOS
4. SOW
### 🔔 NICE-TO-HAVE ALERTS
5. Selling Climax (SC)
6. Buying Climax (BC)
7. Smart Money Accumulation
8. Smart Money Distribution
### 🔔 CONFIRMATION ALERTS
9. Phase E Markup
10. Phase E Markdown
---
## 💡 QUICK DECISION TREE
```
Is there a clear trading range?
├─ YES
│ ├─ Did price break BELOW support?
│ │ ├─ Volume LOW + Quick reversal = SPRING → BUY ✅
│ │ └─ Volume HIGH + Stays down = Breakdown → SELL ⚠️
│ │
│ └─ Did price break ABOVE resistance?
│ ├─ Volume LOW + Quick reversal = UTAD → SELL ✅
│ └─ Volume HIGH + Stays up = Breakout → BUY ⚠️
│
└─ NO
├─ Strong uptrend = Wait for re-accumulation
└─ Strong downtrend = Wait for re-distribution
```
---
## 📝 PRE-TRADE CHECKLIST
Before entering any trade:
- Identified the current Wyckoff phase
- Confirmed with volume analysis
- Checked higher timeframe trend
- Located supply/demand zones
- Identified clear entry point
- Set stop loss level
- Calculated target (risk:reward >1:2)
- Verified position size (risk 1-2%)
- Have at least 2 confirming signals
- Not trading against major trend
---
## 🧠 REMEMBER
**The Three Laws:**
1. **Supply & Demand** - Price is determined by imbalance
2. **Cause & Effect** - Range size predicts move size
3. **Effort & Result** - Volume should confirm price movement
**The Key Principle:**
> "Trade with the Composite Operator (smart money), not against them"
**Best Setups:**
1. Spring in accumulation (Phase C)
2. UTAD in distribution (Phase C)
3. SOS breakout (Phase D)
4. SOW breakdown (Phase D)
**When in Doubt:**
- ❓ Stay out
- 📈 Use higher timeframe
- 📚 Review the documentation
- 🎯 Wait for clearer signal
---
## 📱 INDICATOR SETTINGS QUICK SETUP
**For Stocks/Crypto (Good Volume Data):**
- Volume MA Length: 20
- High Volume Multiplier: 1.5
- Climax Volume: 2.0
- Swing Length: 5
**For Forex (Limited Volume Data):**
- Volume MA Length: 20
- High Volume Multiplier: 1.3
- Climax Volume: 1.8
- Swing Length: 7
- Turn OFF "Volume Confirmation"
**For Day Trading:**
- Swing Length: 3
- All other settings: Default
**For Position Trading:**
- Swing Length: 7-10
- Volume MA Length: 30
- Use Daily/Weekly charts
---
## 🎓 SKILL PROGRESSION
### Beginner (Month 1-2)
- Focus on: SC, Spring, SOS
- Timeframe: Daily only
- Goal: Identify phases correctly
### Intermediate (Month 3-6)
- Add: All accumulation events
- Timeframe: Daily + 4H
- Goal: Trade springs profitably
### Advanced (Month 6-12)
- Add: Distribution events, VSA
- Timeframe: Multiple timeframes
- Goal: Trade complete cycles
### Expert (Year 2+)
- Master: All events, all timeframes
- Combine: With other methodologies
- Goal: Consistent profitability
---
**Print this sheet and keep it next to your trading desk!**
*Remember: Quality over quantity. Wait for the best setups.*
# Wyckoff Method - Comprehensive Analysis Indicator
## Complete Implementation Guide for TradingView Pine Script
---
## TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. (#overview)
2. (#installation)
3. (#theory)
4. (#components)
5. (#signals)
6. (#strategies)
7. (#settings)
8. (#alerts)
9. (#patterns)
10. (#troubleshooting)
---
## OVERVIEW
This indicator implements Richard Wyckoff's complete trading methodology, including:
- **All 5 Phases** of Accumulation and Distribution
- **18+ Wyckoff Events** (PS, SC, AR, ST, Spring, SOS, LPS, BC, UTAD, SOW, etc.)
- **Volume Spread Analysis (VSA)** principles
- **Supply & Demand Zone** detection
- **Composite Operator** logic (Smart Money tracking)
- **Effort vs Result** analysis
- **Three Wyckoff Laws**: Supply/Demand, Cause/Effect, Effort/Result
---
## INSTALLATION
### Step 1: Copy the Code
1. Open the `wyckoff_comprehensive.pine` file
2. Select all code (Ctrl+A / Cmd+A)
3. Copy to clipboard (Ctrl+C / Cmd+C)
### Step 2: Add to TradingView
1. Go to TradingView.com
2. Open any chart
3. Click "Pine Editor" at the bottom of the screen
4. Click "New" or "Open"
5. Paste the entire code
6. Click "Save" and give it a name
7. Click "Add to Chart"
### Step 3: Verify Installation
You should see:
- Labels on the chart (PS, SC, Spring, SOS, etc.)
- Background colors indicating phases
- Volume analysis in the lower pane
- A table in the top-right corner showing current phase
---
## WYCKOFF METHOD THEORY
### The Three Fundamental Laws
#### 1. **Law of Supply and Demand**
- Price rises when demand exceeds supply
- Price falls when supply exceeds demand
- The indicator tracks volume vs price movement to identify imbalances
#### 2. **Law of Cause and Effect**
- A period of accumulation (cause) leads to markup (effect)
- A period of distribution (cause) leads to markdown (effect)
- Trading ranges build "cause" for future price movement
#### 3. **Law of Effort vs Result**
- **Effort** = Volume (energy put into the market)
- **Result** = Price movement (spread of the bar)
- High effort with low result = potential reversal
- Low effort with high result = trend weakness
### The Five Phases
#### **ACCUMULATION CYCLE**
**Phase A: Stopping the Downtrend**
- Preliminary Support (PS): First sign of buying
- Selling Climax (SC): Panic selling exhaustion
- Automatic Rally (AR): Bounce from SC
- Secondary Test (ST): Test of SC low on lower volume
**Phase B: Building the Cause**
- Trading range develops
- Supply being absorbed by composite operator
- Multiple tests of support and resistance
- Volume generally decreases
**Phase C: The Test (Spring)**
- False breakdown below support
- Traps late sellers
- Quick reversal on low volume
- Last chance to accumulate before markup
**Phase D: Dominance Emerges**
- Sign of Strength (SOS): Break above resistance
- Last Point of Support (LPS): Pullback opportunity
- Backup (BU): Final consolidation
- Demand clearly exceeds supply
**Phase E: Markup**
- New uptrend established
- Price moves rapidly higher
- Phase E can last months/years
- Original trading range becomes support
#### **DISTRIBUTION CYCLE**
**Phase A: Stopping the Uptrend**
- Preliminary Supply (PSY): First sign of selling
- Buying Climax (BC): Euphoric buying exhaustion
- Automatic Reaction (AR): Sharp selloff from BC
- Secondary Test (ST): Test of BC high on lower volume
**Phase B: Building the Cause**
- Trading range at top
- Demand being absorbed by composite operator
- Multiple tests of support and resistance
**Phase C: The Test (UTAD)**
- Upthrust After Distribution
- False breakout above resistance
- Traps late buyers
- Quick reversal
**Phase D: Dominance Emerges**
- Sign of Weakness (SOW): Break below support
- Last Point of Supply (LPSY): Rally opportunity to exit
- Supply clearly exceeds demand
**Phase E: Markdown**
- New downtrend established
- Price moves rapidly lower
- Original trading range becomes resistance
---
## INDICATOR COMPONENTS
### 1. EVENT LABELS
#### Accumulation Events (Green labels)
- **PS** = Preliminary Support
- **SC** = Selling Climax (largest label, most important)
- **AR** = Automatic Rally
- **ST** = Secondary Test
- **SPRING** = Spring (critical buy signal)
- **TEST** = Test of support
- **SOS** = Sign of Strength (breakout)
- **LPS** = Last Point of Support
- **BU** = Backup
#### Distribution Events (Red labels)
- **PSY** = Preliminary Supply
- **BC** = Buying Climax (largest label, most important)
- **AR** = Automatic Reaction
- **ST** = Secondary Test
- **UTAD** = Upthrust After Distribution (critical sell signal)
- **SOW** = Sign of Weakness
- **LPSY** = Last Point of Supply
#### VSA Events (Small colored labels)
- **ND** (Orange) = No Demand - weakness
- **NS** (Blue) = No Supply - strength
- **SV** (Purple) = Stopping Volume
- **UT** (Red) = Upthrust - weakness
- **SO** (Green) = Shakeout - strength
#### Composite Operator (💰 symbols)
- Green 💰 at bottom = Smart Money Accumulation
- Red 💰 at top = Smart Money Distribution
### 2. BACKGROUND COLORS
- **Light Blue** = Phase A (Accumulation)
- **Light Orange** = Phase A (Distribution)
- **Very Light Green** = Phase C (Accumulation Testing)
- **Very Light Red** = Phase C (Distribution Testing)
- **Light Green** = Phase D (Accumulation Strength)
- **Light Red** = Phase D (Distribution Weakness)
- **Green** = Phase E (Markup - Bull trend)
- **Red** = Phase E (Markdown - Bear trend)
### 3. SUPPLY & DEMAND ZONES
- **Green boxes** = Demand zones (where smart money accumulated)
- **Red boxes** = Supply zones (where smart money distributed)
- Zones extend 20 bars into the future
- Price reactions at these zones are significant
### 4. VOLUME PANEL
- **Dark Green/Red bars** = Very High Volume (climax)
- **Light Green/Red bars** = High Volume
- **Gray bars** = Normal Volume
- **Faint Gray bars** = Low Volume
- **Blue line** = Volume Moving Average
### 5. INFORMATION TABLE (Top Right)
Displays real-time analysis:
- **Current Phase** (A, B, C, D, or E)
- **Status** (description of what's happening)
- **Volume** (Very High, High, Normal, Low)
- **Spread** (Wide, Normal, Narrow)
- **Effort/Result** (Poor, Normal, Good)
- **Range** (YES if in trading range)
- **Bias** (BULLISH, BEARISH, or NEUTRAL)
---
## HOW TO READ THE SIGNALS
### STRONG BUY SIGNALS (in order of strength)
1. **SPRING** (strongest)
- False breakdown below support
- Look for: Low volume, quick reversal, close above support
- Entry: When price closes back above support level
- Stop: Below the spring low
2. **SOS (Sign of Strength)**
- Break above trading range resistance
- Look for: High volume, wide spread up bar
- Entry: On breakout or pullback to LPS
- Stop: Below trading range
3. **Shakeout (SO)**
- Similar to spring but more violent
- Look for: High volume, penetration of support, strong close
- Entry: When price reclaims support
- Stop: Below shakeout low
4. **LPS (Last Point of Support)**
- Pullback after SOS
- Look for: Low volume, shallow pullback
- Entry: When support holds
- Stop: Below LPS
5. **No Supply (NS)**
- Down bar on very low volume
- Indicates lack of selling pressure
- Confirms accumulation phase
### STRONG SELL SIGNALS (in order of strength)
1. **UTAD (Upthrust After Distribution)** (strongest)
- False breakout above resistance
- Look for: High volume spike, rejection, close below resistance
- Entry: When price closes back below resistance
- Stop: Above UTAD high
2. **SOW (Sign of Weakness)**
- Break below trading range support
- Look for: High volume, wide spread down bar
- Entry: On breakdown or rally to LPSY
- Stop: Above trading range
3. **Upthrust (UT)**
- Move above resistance on low volume, weak close
- Look for: Low volume, close in lower half of bar
- Entry: When resistance becomes resistance again
- Stop: Above upthrust high
4. **LPSY (Last Point of Supply)**
- Rally after SOW
- Look for: Low volume, weak rally
- Entry: When rally fails
- Stop: Above LPSY
5. **No Demand (ND)**
- Up bar on very low volume
- Indicates lack of buying pressure
- Confirms distribution phase
### NEUTRAL/WARNING SIGNALS
- **High Effort, Low Result** = Potential reversal coming
- **Stopping Volume** = Trend may be ending
- **Absorption** = Large volume with small movement (accumulation/distribution)
---
## TRADING STRATEGY EXAMPLES
### Strategy 1: Accumulation Range Breakout
**Setup:**
1. Identify trading range (blue background in Phase B)
2. Wait for Spring or Test (Phase C)
3. Wait for SOS breakout (Phase D)
**Entry:**
- Option A: Buy on SOS breakout
- Option B: Wait for LPS pullback (better risk/reward)
**Stop Loss:**
- Below the spring low or trading range bottom
**Target:**
- Measure height of trading range (cause)
- Project upward from breakout point (effect)
- Minimum target = range height
**Example:**
```
Trading Range: 100 to 120 (20 point range)
SOS Breakout at: 120
Target: 120 + 20 = 140 minimum
```
### Strategy 2: Distribution Range Breakdown
**Setup:**
1. Identify trading range after uptrend
2. Wait for UTAD (Phase C)
3. Wait for SOW breakdown (Phase D)
**Entry:**
- Option A: Sell on SOW breakdown
- Option B: Wait for LPSY rally (better risk/reward)
**Stop Loss:**
- Above the UTAD high or trading range top
**Target:**
- Measure height of trading range
- Project downward from breakdown point
- Minimum target = range height
### Strategy 3: Spring Trading
**Setup:**
1. Strong downtrend followed by range
2. Price breaks below range bottom
3. Volume is LOW on breakdown
4. Price quickly reverses and closes above support
**Entry:**
- When candle closes above support level
- Or on retest of support
**Stop Loss:**
- Below spring low (usually tight)
**Target:**
- Top of trading range
- Previous swing high
**Risk/Reward:**
- Typically 1:3 or better
### Strategy 4: Smart Money Tracking
**Setup:**
1. Look for 💰 symbols in demand zones
2. Multiple accumulation signals (PS, SC, ST, Test)
3. Volume decreasing during range
**Entry:**
- At next demand zone test
- On SOS breakout
**Confirmation:**
- Background turning green (Phase D/E)
- Table shows "BULLISH" bias
### Strategy 5: VSA Reversal
**Setup:**
1. Strong trend in place
2. Stopping Volume (SV) appears at extreme
3. Followed by No Demand (ND) or No Supply (NS)
**Entry:**
- When trend breaks down/up
- On retest of extreme
**Example (Bullish):**
```
Downtrend → Stopping Volume → No Supply → Up bar
Entry: Buy when price moves above SV bar
```
---
## SETTINGS & CUSTOMIZATION
### Volume Analysis Settings
**Volume MA Length** (default: 20)
- Shorter = More sensitive to volume changes
- Longer = Smoother, less noise
- Recommended: 15-25 for most timeframes
**High Volume Multiplier** (default: 1.5)
- Threshold for "high volume"
- Lower = More signals
- Higher = Only extreme volume
- Recommended: 1.3-2.0
**Climax Volume Multiplier** (default: 2.0)
- Threshold for climax events (SC, BC)
- Should be significantly higher than normal
- Recommended: 2.0-3.0
### Phase Detection Settings
**Swing Detection Length** (default: 5)
- How many bars to look left/right for swing points
- Shorter = More swings detected (more noise)
- Longer = Fewer swings (cleaner, might miss some)
- Recommended: 3-7
**Range Expansion Threshold** (default: 1.5)
- Multiplier for "wide spread" bars
- Higher = Only very wide bars qualify
- Recommended: 1.3-2.0
**Volume Confirmation** (default: ON)
- Requires volume confirmation for events
- Turn OFF for very low volume instruments
- Keep ON for stocks, forex, crypto
### Display Options
Toggle on/off:
- ✅ **Show Accumulation/Distribution Phases** - Background colors
- ✅ **Show Wyckoff Events** - All labeled events
- ✅ **Show Volume Spread Analysis** - VSA labels
- ✅ **Show Supply/Demand Zones** - Boxes on chart
- ✅ **Show Composite Operator Signals** - 💰 symbols
### Color Customization
- **Bullish Color** - All accumulation events
- **Bearish Color** - All distribution events
- **Neutral Color** - Range/neutral signals
---
## ALERT SETUP
### Available Alerts
1. **Selling Climax (SC)** - Potential bottom forming
2. **Spring** - Strong buy signal
3. **Sign of Strength (SOS)** - Bullish breakout
4. **Buying Climax (BC)** - Potential top forming
5. **UTAD** - Strong sell signal
6. **Sign of Weakness (SOW)** - Bearish breakdown
7. **Phase E Markup** - Uptrend confirmed
8. **Phase E Markdown** - Downtrend confirmed
9. **Smart Money Accumulation** - Institutions buying
10. **Smart Money Distribution** - Institutions selling
### How to Set Up Alerts
1. Click the "⏰" icon on TradingView
2. Select "Create Alert"
3. Condition: Choose the indicator and alert type
4. Example: "Wyckoff Method - Spring"
5. Set notification preferences (popup, email, webhook)
6. Click "Create"
### Recommended Alert Strategy
**Conservative Trader:**
- Spring
- SOS
- UTAD
- SOW
**Aggressive Trader:**
- Add: SC, BC, Smart Money signals
**Long-term Investor:**
- Phase E Markup
- Phase E Markdown
- Smart Money Accumulation
---
## COMMON PATTERNS
### Pattern 1: Classic Accumulation
```
Phase A: Downtrend → PS → SC → AR → ST
Phase B: Range building (4-12 weeks typical)
Phase C: Spring (false breakdown)
Phase D: SOS → LPS → BU
Phase E: Markup (new uptrend)
```
**What to do:**
- Mark the range boundaries
- Wait for spring
- Buy on LPS or SOS
- Hold through markup
### Pattern 2: Classic Distribution
```
Phase A: Uptrend → PSY → BC → AR → ST
Phase B: Range building (topping process)
Phase C: UTAD (false breakout)
Phase D: SOW → LPSY
Phase E: Markdown (new downtrend)
```
**What to do:**
- Mark the range boundaries
- Wait for UTAD
- Sell on LPSY or SOW
- Stay out during markdown
### Pattern 3: Re-Accumulation
```
Uptrend → Trading Range → Spring → Uptrend continues
```
- Occurs during existing uptrend
- Shorter accumulation period
- Often no clear SC (trend is already up)
- Spring is the key signal
### Pattern 4: Re-Distribution
```
Downtrend → Trading Range → UTAD → Downtrend continues
```
- Occurs during existing downtrend
- Shorter distribution period
- Often no clear BC (trend is already down)
- UTAD is the key signal
### Pattern 5: Failed Breakout
**Bullish Failed Breakout:**
```
Range → Breakdown → Immediate reversal (Spring)
```
- Price breaks support
- Volume is LOW
- Immediate strong reversal
- Very bullish
**Bearish Failed Breakout:**
```
Range → Breakout → Immediate reversal (UTAD)
```
- Price breaks resistance
- Volume may be high initially
- Quick rejection and reversal
- Very bearish
---
## TIMEFRAME RECOMMENDATIONS
### Daily Charts (Most Reliable)
- Best for swing trading
- Clear phases and events
- Less noise
- Recommended for beginners
### 4-Hour Charts
- Good for active swing traders
- Faster signals than daily
- Still reliable
### 1-Hour Charts
- For day traders
- More false signals
- Need to filter carefully
- Use in conjunction with higher timeframe
### 15-Minute / 5-Minute
- Only for experienced traders
- High noise level
- Many false signals
- Use daily chart for context
**Golden Rule:** Always check higher timeframe first!
---
## MULTI-TIMEFRAME ANALYSIS
### Top-Down Approach (Recommended)
1. **Weekly Chart** - Identify major trend and phase
2. **Daily Chart** - Find current accumulation/distribution
3. **4H Chart** - Identify entry timing
4. **Entry Timeframe** - Execute trade
### Example Analysis:
**Weekly:** Phase E Markup (bullish)
**Daily:** Phase B Re-accumulation
**4-Hour:** Spring detected
**Action:** Buy on daily LPS
---
## WYCKOFF + OTHER INDICATORS
### Complementary Tools
1. **Moving Averages**
- 20/50 SMA for trend context
- Already plotted on indicator
2. **RSI**
- Divergences at SC/BC
- Confirms overbought/oversold
3. **MACD**
- Confirms trend change in Phase D
- Divergences support Wyckoff events
4. **Volume Profile**
- Identifies value areas
- Confirms supply/demand zones
5. **Order Flow / Footprint Charts**
- See institutional activity
- Confirms smart money signals
**Don't Over-Complicate:**
- Wyckoff is a complete system
- Other indicators are supplementary
- When in doubt, trust Wyckoff
---
## TROUBLESHOOTING
### Issue: Too Many Labels
**Solution:**
- Increase swing length (Settings → 7 or 10)
- Increase volume multipliers
- Turn off VSA labels if not needed
- Focus on major events only (SC, Spring, SOS, BC, UTAD, SOW)
### Issue: Missing Expected Events
**Solution:**
- Decrease swing length (Settings → 3)
- Decrease volume multipliers
- Turn OFF volume confirmation
- Check timeframe (use daily chart)
### Issue: False Signals
**Solution:**
- Use higher timeframe
- Wait for confirmation
- Don't trade against major trend
- Look for multiple signal convergence
### Issue: Can't See Background Colors
**Solution:**
- Check "Show Phases" is enabled
- Increase monitor brightness
- Colors are subtle by design (not to obscure price)
### Issue: Volume Shows Incorrectly
**Solution:**
- Ensure volume data is available for your symbol
- Some symbols have poor volume data
- Forex spot pairs have no real volume
- Use futures or stock markets for best results
### Issue: No Trading Range Detected
**Solution:**
- Market may be trending strongly
- Trading range might be too small
- Wait for price to consolidate
- Not all markets have clear ranges
---
## ADVANCED TIPS
### 1. Count Point & Figure Charts
- Wyckoff used P&F to measure "cause"
- Width of range × height = minimum move target
- Longer accumulation = larger markup
### 2. Watch for Absorption
- High volume + narrow spread = someone absorbing
- In downtrend = accumulation
- In uptrend = distribution
### 3. Multiple Timeframe Springs
- Spring on daily + spring on weekly = very strong
- Increases probability significantly
### 4. Failed Signals Are Signals Too
- Failed spring = weakness, expect lower
- Failed UTAD = strength, expect higher
### 5. Context is King
- Don't buy during Phase E Markdown
- Don't sell during Phase E Markup
- Respect the major trend
### 6. Volume Precedes Price
- Study volume changes first
- Price follows volume
- Decreasing volume in range = building energy
### 7. Composite Operator Mindset
- Think like institutions
- Where would smart money buy/sell?
- They need liquidity (retail traders)
---
## RISK MANAGEMENT
### Position Sizing
**Conservative:**
- Risk 1% per trade
- Wider stops at range boundaries
**Moderate:**
- Risk 1-2% per trade
- Stops below spring/above UTAD
**Aggressive:**
- Risk 2-3% per trade
- Tight stops
- Higher win rate needed
### Stop Loss Placement
**Accumulation:**
- Below spring low
- Below trading range bottom
- Below demand zone
**Distribution:**
- Above UTAD high
- Above trading range top
- Above supply zone
### Take Profit Strategy
**Method 1: Measured Move**
- Range height = minimum target
- 2x range height = extended target
**Method 2: Fibonacci Extensions**
- 1.0 = range height
- 1.618 = extended target
- 2.618 = maximum target
**Method 3: Trail the Stop**
- Move stop to breakeven at 1R
- Trail under swing lows in markup
- Lock in profits progressively
---
## BACKTESTING CHECKLIST
Before trading with real money:
- Backtest on 50+ historical examples
- Record all signals in trading journal
- Calculate win rate (aim for >50%)
- Calculate average R:R (aim for >1:2)
- Test on multiple instruments
- Test on multiple timeframes
- Test in different market conditions
- Verify signal consistency
- Practice on demo account
- Start small with real money
---
## RECOMMENDED READING
### Books
1. **"Studies in Tape Reading"** - Richard D. Wyckoff
2. **"The Richard D. Wyckoff Method"** - Rubén Villahermosa
3. **"Charting the Stock Market: The Wyckoff Method"** - Jack Hutson
4. **"Master the Markets"** - Tom Williams (VSA)
### Courses
1. Wyckoff Analytics - Official Wyckoff course
2. TradeVSA - Volume Spread Analysis
3. StockCharts - Wyckoff education
### Communities
1. Wyckoff Analytics Forum
2. Reddit r/Wyckoff
3. TradingView Wyckoff ideas section
---
## FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
**Q: Can I use this on crypto?**
A: Yes, works well on major cryptocurrencies with good volume.
**Q: Does it work on forex?**
A: Yes, but use futures volume (like 6E for EUR/USD) for better accuracy.
**Q: What's the best timeframe?**
A: Daily chart for most traders. 4H for more active trading.
**Q: How long does accumulation last?**
A: Typically 2-12 weeks. Longer accumulation = bigger markup.
**Q: Can I automate this?**
A: You can use the alerts, but manual analysis is recommended.
**Q: What's the win rate?**
A: With proper filtering: 60-70% on major signals (Spring, UTAD, SOS, SOW).
**Q: Should I trade every signal?**
A: No. Focus on Spring, UTAD, SOS, and SOW in trending markets.
**Q: What if I see conflicting signals?**
A: Use higher timeframe for context. When in doubt, stay out.
**Q: How do I know which phase I'm in?**
A: Check the table in top-right corner. Also look at background color.
**Q: Can I use this for options trading?**
A: Yes, excellent for timing option entries (especially around Spring/UTAD).
---
## FINAL THOUGHTS
The Wyckoff Method is:
- **A complete trading system** (not just an indicator)
- **Based on 100+ years** of market wisdom
- **Used by institutions** and professional traders
- **Requires practice** and screen time
- **Highly effective** when applied correctly
**Success Tips:**
1. Start with daily charts
2. Focus on major events (SC, Spring, SOS, BC, UTAD, SOW)
3. Always check higher timeframe context
4. Wait for confirmation before entering
5. Manage risk properly
6. Keep a trading journal
7. Be patient - wait for the best setups
**Remember:**
- Not every range will have all events
- Some phases may be abbreviated
- Context and confluence matter most
- Practice makes perfect
---
## SUPPORT & UPDATES
For questions, improvements, or bug reports:
- Check TradingView script comments
- Join Wyckoff trading communities
- Study historical examples
- Practice on demo accounts
**Good luck and happy trading!**
---
*Disclaimer: This indicator is for educational purposes. Always do your own analysis and risk management. Past performance does not guarantee future results.*
# WYCKOFF VISUAL SETUP EXAMPLES
## ACCUMULATION SCHEMATIC #1 (Classic Bottom)
```
Price Chart View:
│ PHASE E
│ MARKUP
│ ╱
│ ╱
┌─SOS─────┤ ╱
│ │ ╱
┌───────────┤ ┌LPS │╱
│ PHASE B │ │ │
│ (Cause) └──┴──────┤
┌AR──┤ │
┌────┤ │ ┌─Spring │ PHASE D
│ └ST──┤ │ │
│ │ │ │
────SC────────┴─────────┴───────────┴──────────
│
PS
│ PHASE A
│
Downtrend
```
### PHASE A - Stopping the Downtrend
```
PS: │ High volume down bar
▼ First sign of support
■ Not bottom yet
SC: │ VERY HIGH volume
▼ Panic selling exhaustion
█ Long lower wick
█ This is the low
AR: │ Automatic rally
▲ Relief bounce
■ High volume acceptable
ST: │ Secondary test
▼ Low volume (KEY!)
■ Tests SC low
```
### PHASE B - Building the Cause
```
┌─────────┐
│ ~~~ │ Multiple tests
│ ~ ~ │ Volume decreases
│~ ~ │ Range gets tighter
└─────────┘
Duration: 2-12 weeks typical
The longer, the bigger the eventual move
```
### PHASE C - The Test (SPRING)
```
║ False breakdown
─────╨─────
▼ Low volume
█ Breaks below support
■
█ Quick reversal
▲ Closes ABOVE support
CRITICAL: Volume must be LOW
Close must be strong
Happens quickly (1-3 bars)
```
### PHASE D - Strength Emerges
```
SOS: ▲ Sign of Strength
────╥──── Break above resistance
║ High volume
║ Wide spread
LPS: ▼ Last Point Support
■ Pullback on LOW volume
▲ Great entry point
BU: ▲ Backup
■ Final consolidation
▲ Before markup
```
### PHASE E - Markup
```
╱
╱
╱ Strong uptrend
╱ High momentum
╱ Can last months/years
──╱──
```
---
## DISTRIBUTION SCHEMATIC #2 (Classic Top)
```
Price Chart View:
Uptrend
│
PSY
│ PHASE A
────BC────────┬─────────┬───────────┬──────────
│ │ UTAD │
│ PHASE B │ │ PHASE D
┌AR──┤ ┌LPSY │ │
│ │ │ └───────────┤
│ └──┴──────┐ │╲
└ST──┤ │ │ ╲
│ └───────────┤ ╲
└─SOW─────┤ │ ╲
│ │ ╲
│ PHASE C │ ╲
│ │ PHASE E
│ │ MARKDOWN
```
### PHASE A - Stopping the Uptrend
```
PSY: │ High volume up bar
▲ Preliminary supply
■ Selling starting
BC: │ VERY HIGH volume
▲ Buying climax
█ Euphoric top
█ Long upper wick
AR: │ Automatic reaction
▼ Sharp selloff
■ High volume
ST: │ Secondary test
▲ Low volume (KEY!)
■ Tests BC high
```
### PHASE C - The Test (UTAD)
```
▲ False breakout
────╥────
║ Breaks ABOVE resistance
║ Often high volume spike
▼
█ Rejection / weak close
█ Closes BELOW resistance
▼
CRITICAL: Closes weak
Quick rejection
Traps buyers
```
### PHASE D - Weakness Emerges
```
SOW: ▼ Sign of Weakness
────╨──── Break below support
║ High volume
║ Wide spread
LPSY: ▲ Last Point Supply
■ Rally on LOW volume
▼ Last chance to exit
```
---
## VOLUME PATTERNS (Critical to Understanding)
### ACCUMULATION Volume Pattern
```
Volume
│ SC
█
█ ST
■ ■ Spring
■ ■ ■ SOS LPS
──┴────┴────┴──────█───■────►
│ │ │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │
A A C D D
Pattern: HIGH → low → low → HIGH → low
Key: Volume DECREASES during range
INCREASES on breakout
```
### DISTRIBUTION Volume Pattern
```
Volume
│ BC
█
█ ST
■ ■ UTAD
■ ■ ■ SOW LPSY
──┴────┴────┴──────█───■────►
│ │ │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │
A A C D D
Pattern: HIGH → low → varies → HIGH → low
Key: Volume MAY increase on UTAD
Definitely HIGH on breakdown (SOW)
```
---
## REAL TRADE SETUPS
### Setup #1: SPRING BUY
```
Entry Conditions:
1. Clear trading range identified
2. Price breaks BELOW support
3. Volume is LOW (critical!)
4. Price reverses QUICKLY
5. Closes ABOVE support level
Entry: Next bar or on retest
Stop: Below spring low
Target: Top of range (minimum)
Example:
Support: $100
Spring low: $98 (low volume)
Close: $101
Entry: $102
Stop: $97.50
Target: $120 (range top)
Risk/Reward: 1:4
```
### Setup #2: UTAD SELL
```
Entry Conditions:
1. Clear trading range identified (after uptrend)
2. Price breaks ABOVE resistance
3. Often high volume spike
4. Price reverses QUICKLY
5. Closes BELOW resistance level
Entry: Next bar or on retest
Stop: Above UTAD high
Target: Bottom of range (minimum)
Example:
Resistance: $200
UTAD high: $205 (spike)
Close: $198
Entry: $197
Stop: $206
Target: $180 (range bottom)
Risk/Reward: 1:2
```
### Setup #3: SOS BREAKOUT
```
Entry Conditions:
1. Clear accumulation range
2. Spring already occurred (ideal)
3. Price breaks ABOVE resistance
4. HIGH volume on breakout
5. Wide spread up bar
Entry Option A: On breakout ($120)
Entry Option B: Wait for LPS pullback ($115)
Stop: Below range or LPS
Target: Range height projected up
Example:
Range: $100-$120 (20 points)
SOS breakout: $120
Entry A: $120
Stop: $115
Target 1: $140 (100%)
Target 2: $150 (150%)
```
---
## VSA SPECIFIC PATTERNS
### Pattern 1: No Demand (Weakness)
```
▲
■ Up bar
■ Low volume ◄── KEY
▲ Small body
Context: After uptrend
Meaning: Buyers exhausted
Action: Prepare to sell
```
### Pattern 2: No Supply (Strength)
```
▼
■ Down bar
■ Low volume ◄── KEY
▼ Small body
Context: After downtrend
Meaning: Sellers exhausted
Action: Prepare to buy
```
### Pattern 3: Stopping Volume
```
═ Very high volume
█ Narrow spread ◄── KEY
═ Price not moving
Context: At extremes
Meaning: Absorption
Action: Expect reversal
```
---
## COMMON MISTAKES (What NOT to Do)
### ❌ Mistake 1: Buying Prematurely
```
WRONG:
SC
▼
█ ← DON'T BUY HERE
CORRECT:
Spring
─────╨─────
▼
█ ← BUY HERE
▲
```
### ❌ Mistake 2: Ignoring Volume
```
WRONG: "It broke below support, must be spring"
─────╨───── High volume
█
This is a BREAKDOWN, not a spring!
CORRECT Spring:
─────╨───── LOW volume ✓
■ Quick reversal ✓
▲
```
### ❌ Mistake 3: Trading Against Trend
```
WRONG:
Markdown Phase E
╲
╲ ← Trying to buy here
╲
╲
CORRECT:
Wait for new accumulation to complete
```
---
## MULTI-TIMEFRAME EXAMPLE
### Weekly Chart: Phase E Markup (Bullish)
```
╱
╱
╱ Long-term uptrend
╱
───╱─────
```
### Daily Chart: Re-Accumulation Phase C
```
┌─────────┐
│ Spring │ ← We are here
│ ▼ │
─────┴────█────┴─────
▲
```
### 4-Hour Chart: Entry Timing
```
Last 48 hours:
─────╨───── Spring occurred
█
▲ ← Enter now
■
```
**Result:** Triple confirmation across timeframes = High probability trade
---
## PROFIT TARGETS (Visual Guide)
### Method 1: Basic Measured Move
```
Resistance: 120 ┐ ─────────
│
│ 20 points
│
Support: 100 ┘ ─────────
Breakout: 120
Target: 120 + 20 = 140
╱╱╱ 140 (Target)
╱╱╱
╱╱╱
──────◄ 120 (Breakout)
│
Range │ 20
│
──────┘ 100
```
### Method 2: Multiple Targets
```
╱╱╱ 150 (Target 3: 2.5x) - 20% position
╱╱╱
╱╱╱ 140 (Target 2: 2x) - 30% position
╱╱╱
─────◄╱ 130 (Target 1: 1x) - 50% position
│
10 │ 120 (Breakout)
│
─────┘ 110 (Support)
```
### Method 3: Trailing Stop
```
1. Move stop to breakeven at Target 1
2. Trail stop under swing lows
3. Let winners run
╱╱╱
╱ ╱╱ ← Trail stop here
╱╱ ╱
╱ ╱ ← Then here
─────◄──╱
← Start here (breakeven)
```
---
## TIMING ENTRIES (Exact Bar Patterns)
### Perfect Spring Entry
```
Bar 1: ▼ Breaks below (Low vol)
█
Bar 2: ▲ Reverses (Closes strong)
█ ◄─ ENTER HERE
Bar 3: ■ Confirms
▲
DON'T WAIT for Bar 3!
Enter on Bar 2 close
```
### Perfect UTAD Entry
```
Bar 1: ▲ Breaks above (Spike vol OK)
█
Bar 2: ▼ Reverses (Closes weak)
█ ◄─ ENTER HERE
Bar 3: ■ Confirms
▼
SHORT on Bar 2 close
Don't wait for more confirmation
```
---
## COMPOSITE OPERATOR PSYCHOLOGY
### What Smart Money Does (Follow Them)
**Accumulation:**
```
1. Create fear (PS, SC)
2. Shake out weak hands (Spring)
3. Absorb supply quietly (Phase B)
4. Test for remaining supply (Test)
5. Mark it up (SOS → Phase E)
💰 They buy LOW when retail panics
```
**Distribution:**
```
1. Create euphoria (PSY, BC)
2. Trap late buyers (UTAD)
3. Distribute to buyers (Phase B)
4. Test for remaining demand (ST)
5. Mark it down (SOW → Phase E)
💰 They sell HIGH when retail buys
```
### Where to Look for Smart Money
```
💰 Buy signals appear at:
- Demand zones (green boxes)
- Springs and shakeouts
- Tests of support
- After selling climax
💰 Sell signals appear at:
- Supply zones (red boxes)
- UTAD and upthrusts
- Weak rallies (LPSY)
- After buying climax
```
---
## PRACTICE EXERCISES
### Exercise 1: Identify the Phase
Look at any chart and ask:
1. Is there a trading range? (Phase B likely)
2. Did we just stop a trend? (Phase A)
3. Was there a spring/UTAD? (Phase C)
4. Is there a breakout? (Phase D)
5. Is trend running? (Phase E)
### Exercise 2: Volume Analysis
For each bar, note:
- Volume level (High/Normal/Low)
- Spread (Wide/Normal/Narrow)
- Effort vs Result (Matching? Diverging?)
### Exercise 3: Find Historical Springs
Go back 6 months:
- Mark all springs you can find
- Note the setup before each
- Track what happened after
- Calculate win rate
---
## FINAL VISUALIZATION: The Complete Cycle
```
ACCUMULATION → MARKUP → DISTRIBUTION → MARKDOWN → ACCUMULATION...
Distribution Accumulation
(Top) (Bottom)
┌───────────────┐ ┌───────────────┐
│ BC UTAD │ │ Spring SC │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
────┴───┴───┴───────┴─╲ ╱────────┴───┴───┴────
╲ ╱
Markdown ╲ ╱ Markup
(Phase E) ╲ ╱ (Phase E)
╲ ╱
╲ ╱
╲ ╱
╲ ╱
V
The market cycles endlessly
Your job: Identify where you are in the cycle
Trade accordingly
```
---
**Remember:**
- 📊 Study charts daily
- 📝 Journal every setup
- 🎯 Wait for the best signals
- 💰 Follow smart money
- ⏰ Be patient
- 🚀 Let winners run
**The indicator does the heavy lifting - you make the decisions!**
Harmonic Patterns (Experimental) [Kodexius]Harmonic Patterns (Experimental) is a multi pattern harmonic geometry scanner that automatically detects, validates, and draws classic harmonic structures directly on your chart. The script continuously builds a pivot map (swing highs and swing lows), then evaluates the most recent pivot sequence against a library of harmonic ratio templates such as Gartley, Bat, Deep Bat, Butterfly, Crab, Deep Crab, Cypher, Shark, Alt Shark, 5-0, AB=CD, and 3 Drives.
Unlike simple “pattern exists / pattern doesn’t exist” indicators, this version scores candidates by accuracy . Each pattern includes “ideal” ratio targets, and the script computes a total error score by measuring how far the observed ratios deviate from the ideal. When multiple patterns could match the same pivot structure, the script selects the best match (lowest total error) and displays that one. This reduces clutter and makes the output more practical in real market conditions where many ratio ranges overlap.
The end result is a clean, information rich visualization of harmonic opportunities that is:
-Pivot based and swing aware
-Ratio validated with configurable tolerance
-Direction filtered (bullish, bearish, or both)
-Ranked by accuracy to prefer higher quality matches
Note: This is an experimental pattern engine intended for research, confluence and chart study. Harmonic patterns are probabilistic and can fail often. Always combine with your own risk management and confirmation tools.
🔹 Features
🔸Pivot Detection
The script uses pivot functions to detect structural turning points:
-Pivot Left Bars controls how many bars must exist on the left of the pivot
-Pivot Right Bars controls confirmation delay on the right (smaller value reacts faster)
Additionally, a Min Swing Distance (%) filter can ignore tiny swings to reduce noise. Pivots are stored separately for highs and lows and capped by Max Pivots to Store to keep the script efficient.
🔸Pattern Library (XABCD and Beyond)
Supported structures include:
-Gartley, Bat, Deep Bat, Butterfly, Crab, Deep Crab
-Cypher (uses XC extension and CD retracement logic)
-Shark and Alt Shark (0-X-A-B-C mapping)
-5-0 (AB and BC extensions with CD retracement)
-AB=CD (symmetry and proportionality checks)
-3 Drives (6 point structure, drive and retracement ratios)
Each pattern is defined by ratio ranges and also “ideal” ratio targets used for scoring.
🔸 Pattern Fibonacci Rules (Detailed Ratio Definitions)
This script validates each harmonic template by measuring a small set of Fibonacci relationships between the legs of the pattern. All measurements are computed using absolute price distance (so the ratios are direction independent), and then a directional sanity check ensures the geometry is positioned correctly for bullish or bearish cases.
How ratios are measured
Most patterns in this script use the standard X A B C D harmonic structure. Four ratios are evaluated:
1) XB retracement of XA
This measures how much price retraces from A back toward X when forming point B .
xbRatio = |B - A| / |A - X|
2) AC retracement of AB
This measures how much point C retraces the AB leg.
acRatio = |C - B| / |B - A|
3) BD extension of BC
This measures the “drive” from C into D relative to the BC leg.
bdRatio = |D - C| / |C - B|
4) XD retracement of XA
This is the most important “completion” ratio in many patterns. It measures where D lands relative to the original XA swing.
xdRatio = |D - A| / |A - X|
Important: the script applies a user defined Fibonacci Tolerance to each accepted range, meaning the pattern can still pass even if ratios are slightly off from the textbook values.
🔸 XABCD Pattern Ratio Templates
Below are the exact ratio rules used by the templates in this script.
Gartley
-XB must be ~0.618 of XA
-AC must be between 0.382 and 0.886 of AB
-BD must be between 1.272 and 1.618 extension of BC
-XD must be ~0.786 of XA
In practice, Gartley is a “non extension” structure, meaning D usually remains inside the X boundary .
Bat
-XB between 0.382 and 0.50 of XA
-AC between 0.382 and 0.886 of AB
-BD between 1.618 and 2.618 of BC
-XD ~0.886 of XA
Bat patterns typically complete deeper than Gartley and often create a sharper reaction at D.
Deep Bat
-XB ~0.886 of XA
-AC between 0.382 and 0.886 of AB
-BD between 1.618 and 2.618 of BC
-XD ~0.886 of XA
Deep Bat uses the same completion zone as Bat, but requires a much deeper B point.
Butterfly
-XB ~0.786 of XA
-AC between 0.382 and 0.886 of AB
-BD between 1.618 and 2.618 of BC
-XD between 1.272 and 1.618 of XA
Butterfly is an extension pattern . That means D is expected to break beyond X (in the completion direction).
Crab
-XB between 0.382 and 0.618 of XA
-AC between 0.382 and 0.886 of AB
-BD between 2.24 and 3.618 of BC
-XD ~1.618 of XA
Crab is also an extension pattern . It often produces a very deep D completion and a strong reaction zone.
Deep Crab
-XB ~0.886 of XA
-AC between 0.382 and 0.886 of AB
-BD between 2.0 and 3.618 of BC
-XD ~1.618 of XA
Deep Crab combines a deep B point with a strong XA extension completion.
🔸 Cypher Fibonacci Rules (XC Based)
Cypher is not validated with the same four ratios as XABCD patterns. Instead it uses an XC based completion model:
1) B as a retracement of XA
xb = |B - A| / |A - X| // AB/XA
Must be between 0.382 and 0.618 .
2) C as an extension from X relative to XA
xc = |C - X| / |A - X| // XC/XA
Must be between 1.272 and 1.414 .
3) D as a retracement of XC
xd = |D - C| / |C - X| // CD/XC
Must be ~ 0.786 .
This makes Cypher structurally different: the “completion” is defined as a retracement of the entire XC leg, not XA.
🔸 Shark and Alt Shark Fibonacci Rules (0-X-A-B-C Mapping)
Shark patterns are commonly defined as 0 X A B C . In this script the pivots are mapped like this:
0 = pX, X = pA, A = pB, B = pC, C = pD
So the final pivot (stored as pD) is labeled as C on the chart.
Three ratios are validated:
1) AB relative to XA
ab_xa = |B - A| / |A - X|
Must be between 1.13 and 1.618 .
2) BC relative to AB
bc_ab = |C - B| / |B - A|
Must be between 1.618 and 2.24 .
3) OC relative to OX
oc_ox = |C - 0| / |X - 0|
For Shark it must be between 0.886 and 1.13 .
For Alt Shark it must be between 1.13 and 1.618 (a deeper / more extended completion).
🔸 5-0 Fibonacci Rules
5-0 is validated as a sequence of extensions and then a fixed retracement:
1) AB extension of XA
ab_xa = |B - A| / |A - X|
Must be between 1.13 and 1.618 .
2) BC extension of AB
bc_ab = |C - B| / |B - A|
Must be between 1.618 and 2.24 .
3) CD retracement of BC
cd_bc = |D - C| / |C - B|
Must be approximately 0.50 .
Note that for 5-0 the script does not rely on an XA completion ratio like 0.786 or 1.618. The defining completion is the 0.5 retracement of BC.
🔸 AB=CD Fibonacci Rules
AB=CD is a symmetry pattern and is treated differently from the harmonic templates:
1) AB and CD length symmetry
The script checks if CD is approximately equal to AB within tolerance.
2) BC proportion
BC/AB is expected to fall in a common Fibonacci retracement zone:
-approximately 0.618 to 0.786 (with a looser tolerance in code)
3) CD/BC expansion
CD/BC is expected to be an expansion ratio:
-approximately 1.272 to 1.618 (also with a looser tolerance)
This allows the script to capture both classic equal leg AB=CD and common “expanded” variations.
🔸 3 Drives Fibonacci Rules (6 Point Structure)
3 Drives is a 6 point structure and is validated using retracement ratios and extension ratios:
Retracement rules
Retracement 1 must be between 0.618 and 0.786 of Drive 1
Retracement 2 must be between 0.618 and 0.786 of Drive 2
Extension rules
Drive 2 must be between 1.272 and 1.618 of Retracement 1
Drive 3 must be between 1.272 and 1.618 of Retracement 2
This pattern is meant to capture rhythm and proportional repetition rather than a single XA completion ratio.
🔸 Why the script can show “ratio labels” on legs
If you enable Show Fibonacci Values on Legs , the script prints the measured ratios near the midpoint of each leg (or diagonal, depending on pattern type). This makes it easy to visually confirm:
-Which ratios caused the pattern to pass
-How close the structure is to ideal harmonic values
-Why one template was preferred over another via the accuracy score
🔸 Fibonacci Tolerance Control
All ratio checks use a single tolerance input (percentage). This tolerance expands or contracts the acceptable ratio ranges, letting you decide whether you want:
-Tight, high precision matches (lower tolerance)
-Broader, more frequent matches (higher tolerance)
🔸 Direction Filter (Bullish Only / Bearish Only / Both)
You can restrict scanning to bullish patterns, bearish patterns, or allow both. This is useful if you are aligning with higher timeframe bias or only trading one side of the market.
🔸 Best Match Selection (Anti Clutter Logic)
When a new pivot confirms, the script evaluates all enabled patterns against the latest pivot sequence and keeps the one with the smallest total error score. This is especially helpful because many harmonic templates overlap in real time. Instead of drawing multiple conflicting labels, you get one “most accurate” candidate.
🔸 Clean Visual Rendering and Optional Details
The drawing system can display:
-Main structure lines (X-A-B-C-D or special mappings)
-Dashed diagonals for geometric context (XB, AC, BD, XD)
-Pattern fill to visually highlight the structure zone
-Point labels (X,A,B,C,D or 0..5 for 3 Drives, 0-X-A-B-C for Shark)
-Leg Fibonacci labels placed around midpoints for fast ratio reading
All colors (bullish and bearish line and fill) are configurable.
🔸 Pattern Spacing and Display Limits
To keep charts readable, the script includes:
-Max Patterns to Display to limit on-chart drawings
-Min Bars Between Patterns to avoid repeated signals too close together in the same direction
Older patterns are automatically deleted once the display limit is exceeded.
🔸 Alerts
When enabled, alerts trigger on new confirmed detections:
-Bullish Pattern Detected
-Bearish Pattern Detected
Alerts fire once per bar when a new pattern is confirmed by a fresh pivot.
🔹 Calculations
This section summarizes the core logic used under the hood.
1) Pivot Detection and Swing Filtering
The script confirms pivots using right side confirmation, then optionally filters them by minimum swing distance relative to the last opposite pivot.
// Pivot detection
float pHigh = ta.pivothigh(high, pivotLeftBars, pivotRightBars)
float pLow = ta.pivotlow(low, pivotLeftBars, pivotRightBars)
// Example swing distance filter (conceptual)
abs(newPivot - lastOppPivot) / lastOppPivot >= minSwingPercent
Pivots are stored in capped arrays (high pivots and low pivots), ensuring performance and stable memory usage.
2) Ratio Measurements (Retracement and Extension)
The engine measures harmonic ratios using two core helpers:
Retracement measures how much the third point retraces the previous leg.
Extension measures how much the next leg extends relative to the previous leg.
// Retracement: (p3 - p2) compared to (p2 - p1)
calcRetracement(p1, p2, p3) =>
float leg = math.abs(p2.price - p1.price)
float retr = math.abs(p3.price - p2.price)
leg != 0 ? retr / leg : na
// Extension: (p4 - p3) compared to (p3 - p2)
calcExtension(p2, p3, p4) =>
float leg = math.abs(p3.price - p2.price)
float ext = math.abs(p4.price - p3.price)
leg != 0 ? ext / leg : na
For a standard XABCD pattern the script evaluates:
-XB retracement of XA
-AC retracement of AB
-BD extension of BC
-XD retracement of XA
3) Tolerance Based Range Check
Ratio validation uses a flexible range check that expands min and max by the tolerance percent:
isInRange(value, minVal, maxVal, tolerance) =>
float tolMin = minVal * (1.0 - tolerance)
float tolMax = maxVal * (1.0 + tolerance)
value >= tolMin and value <= tolMax
This means even “fixed” ratios (like 0.786) still allow a user controlled deviation.
4) Positional Sanity Check for D (Beyond X or Not)
Some harmonic patterns require D to remain within X (non extension patterns), while others require D to break beyond X (extension patterns). The script enforces that using a boolean flag in each template.
Conceptually:
-If the pattern is an extension type, D should cross beyond X in the expected direction
-If the pattern is not extension type, D should stay on the correct side of X
This prevents visually incorrect “ratio matches” that violate the intended geometry.
5) Template Definitions (Ranges + Ideal Targets)
Every pattern includes ratio ranges plus ideal values. The ideal values are used only for scoring quality, not for pass/fail. Example concept:
-Ranges determine validity
-Ideal targets determine ranking
6) Accuracy Scoring (Total Error)
When a candidate passes all validity checks, the script computes an accuracy score by summing absolute deviations from ideal ratios:
calcError(value, ideal) =>
math.abs(value - ideal)
// Total error is the sum of the four leg errors (as available for the pattern)
totalError =
calcError(xbRatio, xbIdeal) +
calcError(acRatio, acIdeal) +
calcError(bdRatio, bdIdeal) +
calcError(xdRatio, xdIdeal)
Lower score means closer to the “textbook” harmonic proportions.
7) Best Match Resolution (Choosing One Winner)
When multiple enabled patterns match the same pivot structure, the script selects the one with the lowest totalError:
updateBest(currentBest, newCandidate) =>
result = currentBest
if not na(newCandidate)
if na(currentBest) or newCandidate.totalError < currentBest.totalError
result := newCandidate
result
This is a major practical feature because it reduces clutter and highlights the highest quality interpretation.
8) Bullish and Bearish Scanning Logic
The scanner runs when pivots confirm:
-Bullish patterns are evaluated on a newly confirmed pivot low (potential D)
-Bearish patterns are evaluated on a newly confirmed pivot high (potential D)
From that D pivot, the script searches backward through stored pivots to build a valid pivot sequence (X,A,B,C,D). If 3 Drives is enabled, it also attempts to find the extra preceding point needed for the 6 point structure.
9) Rendering: Lines, Fill, Labels, and Leg Fib Text
After detection the script draws:
-Primary legs with thicker lines
-Geometric diagonals with dashed lines (for XABCD types)
-Optional fill between selected legs to emphasize the structure area
-A summary label showing direction, pattern name, and ratios
-Optional point labels and leg ratio labels placed near midpoints
To avoid overlapping with candles, the script offsets labels using ATR:
float yOff = math.max(ta.atr(14) * 0.15, syminfo.mintick * 10)
10) Pattern Lifecycle and Cleanup
To respect chart limits and keep visuals clean, the script deletes old drawings once the maximum visible patterns threshold is exceeded. This includes lines, fills, and labels.
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CPR + Elliott Wave 3 Combo (Ultra Safe)This will help you to identify the stage of a script. In Elliot wave patter, 3rd wave is the longest length. This will identify the 3rd wave
NY 8:00 8:15 Candle High & LowThis indicator plots the high and low of the New York 8:00–8:15 AM (EST) 15-minute candle and extends those levels horizontally for the rest of the trading day
The levels are **anchored to the 15-minute timeframe
Designed for **session-based trading, liquidity sweeps, ICT-style models, and NY Open strategies.
Lines automatically reset each trading day at the NY open window.
Clean, lightweight, and non-repainting.
This script is ideal for traders who want consistent, reliable session levels without recalculation or timeframe distortion.
Custom versions available
If you’d like:
- Different sessions (London, Asia, custom hours)
- Multiple session ranges
- Labels, alerts, or strategy logic
- A full strategy version with entries, SL/TP, and risk rules
Feel free to reach out — happy to build custom tools to fit your trading model.
GK Zero-Lag Major BOS TrendGK ZERO-LAG Major BOS Trend
is a technical indicator designed to highlight breaks of structure BOS
in the direction of the prevailing trend
The script uses a zero-lag trend filter combined with confirmed structural high/low breaks to reduce noise and avoid minor or premature prints.
Print labels are only printed after candle close, ensuring stable, and confirmed prints
The indicator is designed to help traders identify trend continuation and structural shifts,
making it suitable as a confirmed tool across multiple markets and timeframes.
Best used on higher timeframes 5/15/30Min 2/3/4Hour
also resistance and support lines
Disclaimer
this indicator is provided for educational purposes only
Abyss Protocol OneAbyss Protocol One — Momentum Exhaustion Trading System
Overview
Abyss Protocol One is a momentum exhaustion indicator designed to identify high-probability reversal points by detecting when price momentum has reached extreme levels. It combines Chande Momentum Oscillator (CMO) threshold signals with dynamic volatility-adjusted bands and multiple protective filters to generate buy and sell signals.
Core Concept
The indicator operates on the principle that extreme momentum readings (CMO reaching ±80) often precede mean reversion. Rather than chasing trends, Abyss Protocol waits for momentum exhaustion before signaling entries and exits.
Key Components
1. Dynamic Bands (Money Line ± ATR)
Center line uses linear regression (Money Line) for smooth trend representation
Bands expand and contract based on Bollinger Band Width Percentile (BBWP)
Low volatility (BBWP < 30): Tighter bands using lower multiplier
High volatility (BBWP > 70): Wider bands using higher multiplier
Bands visually adapt to current market conditions
2. CMO Exhaustion Signals
BUY Signal: CMO drops below -80 (oversold/momentum exhaustion to downside)
SELL Signal: CMO rises above +80 (overbought/momentum exhaustion to upside)
Thresholds are configurable for different assets and timeframes
3. ADX Filter
Signals only fire when ADX exceeds minimum threshold (default: 22)
Ensures there's enough directional movement to trade
Prevents signals during choppy, directionless markets
4. Band Contraction Filter
Calculates band width percentile rank over configurable lookback
When bands are contracted (below 18th percentile), ALL signals are blocked
Prevents trading during low-volatility squeeze periods where breakout direction is uncertain
5. Consecutive Buy Limit
Maximum of 3 consecutive buys allowed before a sell is required
Prevents overexposure during extended downtrends
Counter resets when a sell signal fires
6. Underwater Protection
Tracks rolling average of recent entry prices (last 10 entries within 7 days)
Blocks sell signals if current price is below average entry price
Prevents locking in losses during drawdowns
7. Signal Cooldown
Minimum 5-bar cooldown between signals
Prevents rapid-fire signals during volatile swings
8. Extreme Move Detection
Detects when price penetrates beyond bands by more than 0.6 × ATR
Extreme signals can bypass normal cooldown period
Fire intra-bar for faster response to capitulation/blow-off moves
Still respects max consecutive buys and underwater protection
Visual Features
Trend State Detection
The indicator classifies market conditions into six states based on EMA stack, price position, and directional indicators:
STRONG UP: Full bullish alignment (EMA stack + price above trend + bullish DI + ADX > threshold)
UP: Moderate bullish conditions
NEUTRAL: No clear directional bias
DOWN: Moderate bearish conditions
STRONG DOWN: Full bearish alignment
CONTRACTED: Bands squeezed, volatility low
ADX Trend Bar
Colored dots at chart bottom provide instant trend state visibility:
Lime = Strong Uptrend
Blue = Uptrend
Orange = Neutral
Red = Downtrend
Maroon = Strong Downtrend
White = Contracted
Volume Spike Highlighting
Purple background highlights candles where volume exceeds 2x the 20-bar average, helping identify institutional activity or significant market events.
Signal Labels
Buy labels show consecutive buy count (e.g., "BUY 2/3"), price, and CMO value
Sell labels show consecutive sell count, price, and CMO value
Extreme signals display in distinct colors (cyan for buys, fuchsia for sells)
Signal candles turn bright blue for easy identification
Info Panel
Real-time dashboard displaying:
Current trend state
CMO value with threshold status
CMO thresholds (buy/sell levels)
ADX with directional indicator (▲/▼) and signal eligibility
BBWP percentage
Buy/Sell counters
Average entry price (with underwater shield indicator 🛡 when protected)
Price position relative to Money Line
Band width percentile rank
Extreme move status
Signals status (OPEN/BLOCKED)
Recommended Use
Timeframe: 5-15 minute charts (parameters tuned for this range)
Best suited for: Assets with regular oscillations between overbought/oversold extremes
Trading style: Mean reversion, momentum exhaustion, scaled entries
Parameters Summary
Money Line Length: 12 — Smoothing for center line
ATR Length: 10 — Volatility measurement
Band Multiplier (Low/High Vol): 1.5 / 2.5 — Dynamic band width
CMO Length: 9 — Momentum calculation period
CMO Buy/Sell Threshold: -80 / +80 — Signal trigger levels
ADX Min for Signals: 22 — Minimum trend strength
Signal Cooldown: 5 bars — Minimum bars between signals
Max Consecutive Buys: 3 — Position scaling limit
Band Contraction Threshold: 18th %ile — Low volatility filter
Band Contraction Lookback: 188 bars — Percentile calculation period
Extreme Penetration: 0.6 × ATR — Threshold for extreme signals
Market Regime# MARKET REGIME IDENTIFICATION & TRADING SYSTEM
## Complete User Guide
---
## 📋 TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. (#overview)
2. (#regimes)
3. (#indicator-usage)
4. (#entry-signals)
5. (#exit-signals)
6. (#regime-strategies)
7. (#confluence)
8. (#backtesting)
9. (#optimization)
10. (#examples)
---
## OVERVIEW
### What This System Does
This is a **complete market regime identification and trading system** that:
1. **Identifies 6 distinct market regimes** automatically
2. **Adapts trading tactics** to each regime
3. **Provides high-probability entry signals** with confluence scoring
4. **Shows optimal exit points** for each trade
5. **Can be backtested** to validate performance
### Two Components Provided
1. **Indicator** (`market_regime_indicator.pine`)
- Visual regime identification
- Entry/exit signals on chart
- Dynamic support/resistance
- Info tables with live data
- Use for manual trading
2. **Strategy** (`market_regime_strategy.pine`)
- Fully automated backtestable version
- Same logic as indicator
- Position sizing and risk management
- Performance metrics
- Use for backtesting and automation
---
## THE 6 MARKET REGIMES
### 1. 🟢 BULL TRENDING
**Characteristics:**
- Strong uptrend
- Price above SMA50 and SMA200
- ADX > 25 (strong trend)
- Higher highs and higher lows
- DI+ > DI- (bullish momentum)
**What It Means:**
- Market has clear upward direction
- Buyers in control
- Pullbacks are buying opportunities
- Strongest regime for long positions
**How to Trade:**
- ✅ **BUY dips to EMA20 or SMA20**
- ✅ Enter when RSI < 60 on pullback
- ✅ Hold through minor corrections
- ❌ Don't short against the trend
- ❌ Don't sell too early
**Expected Behavior:**
- Pullbacks are shallow (5-10%)
- Bounces are strong
- Support at moving averages holds
- Volume increases on rallies
---
### 2. 🔴 BEAR TRENDING
**Characteristics:**
- Strong downtrend
- Price below SMA50 and SMA200
- ADX > 25 (strong trend)
- Lower highs and lower lows
- DI- > DI+ (bearish momentum)
**What It Means:**
- Market has clear downward direction
- Sellers in control
- Rallies are selling opportunities
- Strongest regime for short positions
**How to Trade:**
- ✅ **SELL rallies to EMA20 or SMA20**
- ✅ Enter when RSI > 40 on bounce
- ✅ Hold through minor bounces
- ❌ Don't buy against the trend
- ❌ Don't cover shorts too early
**Expected Behavior:**
- Rallies are weak (5-10%)
- Selloffs are strong
- Resistance at moving averages holds
- Volume increases on declines
---
### 3. 🔵 BULL RANGING
**Characteristics:**
- Bullish bias but consolidating
- Price near or above SMA50
- ADX < 20 (weak trend)
- Trading in range
- Choppy price action
**What It Means:**
- Uptrend is pausing
- Accumulation phase
- Support and resistance zones clear
- Lower volatility
**How to Trade:**
- ✅ **BUY at support zone**
- ✅ Enter when RSI < 40
- ✅ Take profits at resistance
- ⚠️ Smaller position sizes
- ⚠️ Tighter stops
**Expected Behavior:**
- Range-bound oscillations
- Support bounces repeatedly
- Resistance rejections common
- Eventually breaks higher (usually)
---
### 4. 🟠 BEAR RANGING
**Characteristics:**
- Bearish bias but consolidating
- Price near or below SMA50
- ADX < 20 (weak trend)
- Trading in range
- Choppy price action
**What It Means:**
- Downtrend is pausing
- Distribution phase
- Support and resistance zones clear
- Lower volatility
**How to Trade:**
- ✅ **SELL at resistance zone**
- ✅ Enter when RSI > 60
- ✅ Take profits at support
- ⚠️ Smaller position sizes
- ⚠️ Tighter stops
**Expected Behavior:**
- Range-bound oscillations
- Resistance holds repeatedly
- Support bounces are weak
- Eventually breaks lower (usually)
---
### 5. ⚪ CONSOLIDATION
**Characteristics:**
- No clear direction
- Range compression
- Very low ADX (< 15 often)
- Price inside tight range
- Neutral sentiment
**What It Means:**
- Market is coiling
- Building energy for next move
- Indecision between buyers/sellers
- Calm before the storm
**How to Trade:**
- ✅ **WAIT for breakout direction**
- ✅ Enter on high-volume breakout
- ✅ Direction becomes clear
- ❌ Don't trade inside the range
- ❌ Avoid choppy scalping
**Expected Behavior:**
- Narrow range
- Low volume
- False breakouts possible
- Explosive move when it breaks
---
### 6. 🟣 CHAOS (High Volatility)
**Characteristics:**
- Extreme volatility
- No clear direction
- Erratic price swings
- ATR > 2x average
- Unpredictable
**What It Means:**
- Market panic or euphoria
- News-driven moves
- Emotion dominates logic
- Highest risk environment
**How to Trade:**
- ❌ **STAY OUT!**
- ❌ No positions
- ❌ Wait for stability
- ✅ Protect existing positions
- ✅ Reduce risk
**Expected Behavior:**
- Large intraday swings
- Gaps up/down
- Stop hunts
- Whipsaws
- Eventually calms down
---
## INDICATOR USAGE
### Visual Elements
#### 1. Background Colors
- **Light Green** = Bull Trending (go long)
- **Light Red** = Bear Trending (go short)
- **Light Teal** = Bull Ranging (buy dips)
- **Light Orange** = Bear Ranging (sell rallies)
- **Light Gray** = Consolidation (wait)
- **Purple** = Chaos (stay out!)
#### 2. Regime Labels
- Appear when regime changes
- Show new regime name
- Positioned at highs (bullish) or lows (bearish)
#### 3. Entry Signals
- **Green "LONG"** labels = Buy here
- **Red "SHORT"** labels = Sell here
- Number shows confluence score (X/5 signals)
- Hover for details (stop, target, RSI, etc.)
#### 4. Exit Signals
- **Orange "EXIT LONG"** = Close long position
- **Orange "EXIT SHORT"** = Close short position
- Shows exit reason in tooltip
#### 5. Support/Resistance Lines
- **Green line** = Dynamic support (buy zone)
- **Red line** = Dynamic resistance (sell zone)
- Adapts to regime automatically
#### 6. Moving Averages
- **Blue** = SMA 20 (short-term trend)
- **Orange** = SMA 50 (medium-term trend)
- **Purple** = SMA 200 (long-term trend)
### Information Tables
#### Top Right Table (Main Info)
Shows real-time market conditions:
- **Current Regime** - What regime we're in
- **Bias** - Long, Short, Breakout, or Stay Out
- **ADX** - Trend strength (>25 = strong)
- **Trend** - Strong, Moderate, or Weak
- **Volatility** - High or Normal
- **Vol Ratio** - Current vs average volatility
- **RSI** - Momentum (>70 overbought, <30 oversold)
- **vs SMA50/200** - Price position relative to MAs
- **Support/Resistance** - Exact price levels
- **Long/Short Signals** - Confluence scores (X/5)
#### Bottom Right Table (Regime Guide)
Quick reference for each regime:
- What action to take
- What strategy to use
- Color-coded for quick identification
---
## ENTRY SIGNALS EXPLAINED
### Confluence Scoring System (5 Factors)
Each entry signal is scored 0-5 based on how many factors align:
#### For LONG Entries:
1. ✅ **Regime Alignment** - In Bull Trending or Bull Ranging
2. ✅ **RSI Pullback** - RSI between 35-50 (not overbought)
3. ✅ **Near Support** - Price within 2% of dynamic support
4. ✅ **MACD Turning Up** - Momentum shifting bullish
5. ✅ **Volume Confirmation** - Above average volume
#### For SHORT Entries:
1. ✅ **Regime Alignment** - In Bear Trending or Bear Ranging
2. ✅ **RSI Rejection** - RSI between 50-65 (not oversold)
3. ✅ **Near Resistance** - Price within 2% of dynamic resistance
4. ✅ **MACD Turning Down** - Momentum shifting bearish
5. ✅ **Volume Confirmation** - Above average volume
### Confluence Requirements
**Minimum Confluence** (default = 2):
- 2/5 = Entry signal triggered
- 3/5 = Good signal
- 4/5 = Strong signal
- 5/5 = Excellent signal (rare)
**Higher confluence = Higher probability = Better trades**
### Specific Entry Patterns
#### 1. Bull Trending Entry
```
Requirements:
- Regime = Bull Trending
- Price pulls back to EMA20
- Close above EMA20 (bounce)
- Up candle (close > open)
- RSI < 60
- Confluence ≥ 2
```
#### 2. Bear Trending Entry
```
Requirements:
- Regime = Bear Trending
- Price rallies to EMA20
- Close below EMA20 (rejection)
- Down candle (close < open)
- RSI > 40
- Confluence ≥ 2
```
#### 3. Bull Ranging Entry
```
Requirements:
- Regime = Bull Ranging
- RSI < 40 (oversold)
- Price at or below support
- Up candle (reversal)
- Confluence ≥ 1 (more lenient)
```
#### 4. Bear Ranging Entry
```
Requirements:
- Regime = Bear Ranging
- RSI > 60 (overbought)
- Price at or above resistance
- Down candle (rejection)
- Confluence ≥ 1 (more lenient)
```
#### 5. Consolidation Breakout
```
Requirements:
- Regime = Consolidation
- Price breaks above/below range
- Volume > 1.5x average (explosive)
- Strong directional candle
```
---
## EXIT SIGNALS EXPLAINED
### Three Types of Exits
#### 1. Regime Change Exits (Automatic)
- **Long Exit**: Regime changes to Bear Trending or Chaos
- **Short Exit**: Regime changes to Bull Trending or Chaos
- **Reason**: Market character changed, strategy no longer valid
#### 2. Support/Resistance Break Exits
- **Long Exit**: Price breaks below support by 2%
- **Short Exit**: Price breaks above resistance by 2%
- **Reason**: Key level violated, trend may be reversing
#### 3. Momentum Exits
- **Long Exit**: RSI > 70 (overbought) AND down candle
- **Short Exit**: RSI < 30 (oversold) AND up candle
- **Reason**: Overextension, take profits
### Stop Loss & Take Profit
**Stop Loss** (Automatic in strategy):
- Placed at Entry - (ATR × 2)
- Adapts to volatility
- Protected from whipsaws
- Typically 2-4% for stocks, 5-10% for crypto
**Take Profit** (Automatic in strategy):
- Placed at Entry + (Stop Distance × R:R Ratio)
- Default 2.5:1 reward:risk
- Example: $2 risk = $5 reward target
- Allows winners to run
---
## TRADING EACH REGIME
### BULL TRENDING - Most Profitable Long Environment
**Strategy: Buy Every Dip**
**Entry Rules:**
1. Wait for pullback to EMA20 or SMA20
2. Look for RSI < 60
3. Enter when candle closes above MA
4. Confluence should be 2+
**Stop Loss:**
- Below the recent swing low
- Or 2 × ATR below entry
**Take Profit:**
- At previous high
- Or 2.5:1 R:R minimum
**Position Size:**
- Can use full size (2% risk)
- High win rate regime
**Example Trade:**
```
Price: $100, pulls back to $98 (EMA20)
Entry: $98.50 (close above EMA)
Stop: $96.50 (2 ATR)
Target: $103.50 (2.5:1)
Risk: $2, Reward: $5
```
---
### BEAR TRENDING - Most Profitable Short Environment
**Strategy: Sell Every Rally**
**Entry Rules:**
1. Wait for bounce to EMA20 or SMA20
2. Look for RSI > 40
3. Enter when candle closes below MA
4. Confluence should be 2+
**Stop Loss:**
- Above the recent swing high
- Or 2 × ATR above entry
**Take Profit:**
- At previous low
- Or 2.5:1 R:R minimum
**Position Size:**
- Can use full size (2% risk)
- High win rate regime
**Example Trade:**
```
Price: $100, rallies to $102 (EMA20)
Entry: $101.50 (close below EMA)
Stop: $103.50 (2 ATR)
Target: $96.50 (2.5:1)
Risk: $2, Reward: $5
```
---
### BULL RANGING - Buy Low, Sell High
**Strategy: Range Trading (Long Bias)**
**Entry Rules:**
1. Wait for price at support zone
2. Look for RSI < 40
3. Enter on reversal candle
4. Confluence should be 1-2+
**Stop Loss:**
- Below support zone
- Tighter than trending (1.5 ATR)
**Take Profit:**
- At resistance zone
- Don't hold through resistance
**Position Size:**
- Reduce to 1-1.5% risk
- Lower win rate than trending
**Example Trade:**
```
Range: $95-$105
Entry: $96 (at support, RSI 35)
Stop: $94 (below support)
Target: $104 (at resistance)
Risk: $2, Reward: $8 (4:1)
```
---
### BEAR RANGING - Sell High, Buy Low
**Strategy: Range Trading (Short Bias)**
**Entry Rules:**
1. Wait for price at resistance zone
2. Look for RSI > 60
3. Enter on rejection candle
4. Confluence should be 1-2+
**Stop Loss:**
- Above resistance zone
- Tighter than trending (1.5 ATR)
**Take Profit:**
- At support zone
- Don't hold through support
**Position Size:**
- Reduce to 1-1.5% risk
- Lower win rate than trending
**Example Trade:**
```
Range: $95-$105
Entry: $104 (at resistance, RSI 65)
Stop: $106 (above resistance)
Target: $96 (at support)
Risk: $2, Reward: $8 (4:1)
```
---
### CONSOLIDATION - Wait for Breakout
**Strategy: Breakout Trading**
**Entry Rules:**
1. Identify consolidation range
2. Wait for VOLUME SURGE (1.5x+ avg)
3. Enter on close outside range
4. Direction must be clear
**Stop Loss:**
- Opposite side of range
- Or 2 ATR
**Take Profit:**
- Measure range height, project it
- Example: $10 range = $10 move expected
**Position Size:**
- Reduce to 1% risk
- 50% false breakout rate
**Example Trade:**
```
Consolidation: $98-$102 (4-point range)
Breakout: $102.50 (high volume)
Entry: $103
Stop: $100 (back in range)
Target: $107 (4-point range projected)
Risk: $3, Reward: $4
```
---
### CHAOS - STAY OUT!
**Strategy: Preservation**
**What to Do:**
- ❌ NO new positions
- ✅ Close existing positions if near entry
- ✅ Tighten stops on profitable trades
- ✅ Reduce position sizes dramatically
- ✅ Wait for regime to stabilize
**Why It's Dangerous:**
- Stop hunts are common
- Whipsaws everywhere
- News-driven volatility
- No technical reliability
- Even "perfect" setups fail
**When Does It End:**
- Volatility ratio drops < 1.5
- ADX starts rising (direction appears)
- Price respects support/resistance again
- Usually 1-5 days
---
## CONFLUENCE SYSTEM
### How It Works
The system scores each potential entry on 5 factors. More factors aligning = higher probability.
### Confluence Requirements by Regime
**Trending Regimes** (strictest):
- Minimum 2/5 required
- 3/5 = Good
- 4-5/5 = Excellent
**Ranging Regimes** (moderate):
- Minimum 1-2/5 required
- 2/5 = Good
- 3+/5 = Excellent
**Consolidation** (breakout only):
- Volume is most critical
- Direction confirmation
- Less confluence needed
### Adjusting Minimum Confluence
**If too few signals:**
- Lower from 2 to 1
- More trades, lower quality
**If too many false signals:**
- Raise from 2 to 3
- Fewer trades, higher quality
**Recommendation:**
- Start at 2
- Adjust based on win rate
- Aim for 55-65% win rate
---
## STRATEGY BACKTESTING
### Loading the Strategy
1. Copy `market_regime_strategy.pine`
2. Open Pine Editor in TradingView
3. Paste and "Add to Chart"
4. Strategy Tester tab opens at bottom
### Initial Settings
```
Risk Per Trade: 2%
ATR Stop Multiplier: 2.0
Reward:Risk Ratio: 2.5
Trade Longs: ✓
Trade Shorts: ✓
Trade Trending Only: ✗ (test both)
Avoid Chaos: ✓
Minimum Confluence: 2
```
### What to Look For
**Good Results:**
- Win Rate: 50-60%
- Profit Factor: 1.8-2.5
- Net Profit: Positive
- Max Drawdown: <20%
- Consistent equity curve
**Warning Signs:**
- Win Rate: <45% (too many losses)
- Profit Factor: <1.5 (barely profitable)
- Max Drawdown: >30% (too risky)
- Erratic equity curve (unstable)
### Testing Different Regimes
**Test 1: Trending Only**
```
Trade Trending Only: ✓
Result: Higher win rate, fewer trades
```
**Test 2: All Regimes**
```
Trade Trending Only: ✗
Result: More trades, potentially lower win rate
```
**Test 3: Long Only**
```
Trade Longs: ✓
Trade Shorts: ✗
Result: Works in bull markets
```
**Test 4: Short Only**
```
Trade Longs: ✗
Trade Shorts: ✓
Result: Works in bear markets
```
---
## SETTINGS OPTIMIZATION
### Key Parameters to Adjust
#### 1. Risk Per Trade (Most Important)
- **0.5%** = Very conservative
- **1.0%** = Conservative (recommended for beginners)
- **2.0%** = Moderate (recommended)
- **3.0%** = Aggressive
- **5.0%** = Very aggressive (not recommended)
**Impact:** Higher risk = higher returns BUT bigger drawdowns
#### 2. Reward:Risk Ratio
- **2:1** = More wins needed, hit target faster
- **2.5:1** = Balanced (recommended)
- **3:1** = Fewer wins needed, hold longer
- **4:1** = Very patient, best in trending
**Impact:** Higher R:R = can have lower win rate
#### 3. Minimum Confluence
- **1** = More signals, lower quality
- **2** = Balanced (recommended)
- **3** = Fewer signals, higher quality
- **4** = Very selective
- **5** = Almost never triggers
**Impact:** Higher = fewer but better trades
#### 4. ADX Thresholds
- **Trending: 20-30** (default 25)
- Lower = detect trends earlier
- Higher = only strong trends
- **Ranging: 15-25** (default 20)
- Lower = identify ranging earlier
- Higher = only weak trends
#### 5. Trend Period (SMA)
- **20-50** = Short-term trends
- **50** = Medium-term (default, recommended)
- **100-200** = Long-term trends
**Impact:** Longer period = slower regime changes, more stable
### Optimization Workflow
**Step 1: Baseline**
- Use all default settings
- Test on 3+ years
- Record: Win Rate, PF, Drawdown
**Step 2: Risk Optimization**
- Test 1%, 1.5%, 2%, 2.5%
- Find best risk-adjusted return
- Balance profit vs drawdown
**Step 3: R:R Optimization**
- Test 2:1, 2.5:1, 3:1
- Check which maximizes profit factor
- Consider holding time
**Step 4: Confluence Optimization**
- Test 1, 2, 3
- Find sweet spot for win rate
- Aim for 55-65% win rate
**Step 5: Regime Filter**
- Test with/without trend filter
- Test with/without chaos filter
- Find what works for your asset
---
## REAL TRADING EXAMPLES
### Example 1: Bull Trending - SPY
**Setup:**
- Regime: BULL TRENDING
- Price pulls back from $450 to $445
- EMA20 at $444
- RSI drops to 45
- Confluence: 4/5
**Entry:**
- Price closes at $445.50 (above EMA20)
- LONG signal appears
- Enter at $445.50
**Risk Management:**
- Stop: $443 (2 ATR = $2.50)
- Target: $451.75 (2.5:1 = $6.25)
- Risk: $2.50 per share
- Position: 80 shares (2% of $10k = $200 risk)
**Outcome:**
- Price rallies to $452 in 3 days
- Target hit
- Profit: $6.50 × 80 = $520
- Return: 2.6 × risk (excellent)
---
### Example 2: Bear Ranging - AAPL
**Setup:**
- Regime: BEAR RANGING
- Range: $165-$175
- Price rallies to $174
- Resistance at $175
- RSI at 68
- Confluence: 3/5
**Entry:**
- Rejection candle at $174
- SHORT signal appears
- Enter at $173.50
**Risk Management:**
- Stop: $176 (above resistance)
- Target: $166 (support)
- Risk: $2.50
- Position: 80 shares
**Outcome:**
- Price drops to $167 in 2 days
- Target hit
- Profit: $6.50 × 80 = $520
- Return: 2.6 × risk
---
### Example 3: Consolidation Breakout - BTC
**Setup:**
- Regime: CONSOLIDATION
- Range: $28,000 - $30,000
- Compressed for 2 weeks
- Volume declining
**Breakout:**
- Price breaks $30,000
- Volume surges 200%
- Close at $30,500
- LONG signal
**Entry:**
- Enter at $30,500
**Risk Management:**
- Stop: $29,500 (back in range)
- Target: $32,000 (range height = $2k)
- Risk: $1,000
- Position: 0.2 BTC ($200 risk on $10k)
**Outcome:**
- Price runs to $33,000
- Target exceeded
- Profit: $2,500 × 0.2 = $500
- Return: 2.5 × risk
---
### Example 4: Avoiding Chaos - Tesla
**Setup:**
- Regime: BULL TRENDING
- LONG position from $240
- Elon tweets something crazy
- Regime changes to CHAOS
**Action:**
- EXIT signal appears
- Close position immediately
- Current price: $242 (small profit)
**Outcome:**
- Next 3 days: wild swings
- High $255, Low $230
- By staying out, avoided:
- Potential stop out
- Whipsaw losses
- Stress
**Result:**
- Small profit preserved
- Capital protected
- Re-enter when regime stabilizes
---
## ALERTS SETUP
### Available Alerts
1. **Bull Trending Regime** - Market goes bullish
2. **Bear Trending Regime** - Market goes bearish
3. **Chaos Regime** - High volatility, stay out
4. **Long Entry Signal** - Buy opportunity
5. **Short Entry Signal** - Sell opportunity
6. **Long Exit Signal** - Close long
7. **Short Exit Signal** - Close short
### How to Set Up
1. Click **⏰ (Alert)** icon in TradingView
2. Select **Condition**: Choose indicator + alert type
3. **Options**: Popup, Email, Webhook, etc.
4. **Message**: Customize notification
5. Click **Create**
### Recommended Alert Strategy
**For Active Traders:**
- Long Entry Signal
- Short Entry Signal
- Long Exit Signal
- Short Exit Signal
**For Position Traders:**
- Bull Trending Regime (enter longs)
- Bear Trending Regime (enter shorts)
- Chaos Regime (exit all)
**For Conservative:**
- Only regime change alerts
- Manually review entries
- More selective
---
## TIPS FOR SUCCESS
### 1. Start Small
- Paper trade first
- Then 0.5% risk
- Build to 1-2% over time
### 2. Follow the Regime
- Don't fight it
- Adapt your style
- Different tactics for each
### 3. Trust the Confluence
- 4-5/5 = Best trades
- 2-3/5 = Good trades
- 1/5 = Skip unless desperate
### 4. Respect Exits
- Don't hope and hold
- Cut losses quickly
- Take profits at targets
### 5. Avoid Chaos
- Seriously, just stay out
- Protect your capital
- Wait for clarity
### 6. Keep a Journal
- Record every trade
- Note regime and confluence
- Review weekly
- Learn patterns
### 7. Backtest Thoroughly
- 3+ years minimum
- Multiple market conditions
- Different assets
- Walk-forward test
### 8. Be Patient
- Best setups are rare
- 1-3 trades per week is normal
- Quality over quantity
- Compound over time
---
## COMMON QUESTIONS
**Q: How many trades per month should I expect?**
A: Depends on timeframe and settings. Daily chart: 5-15 trades/month. 4H chart: 15-30 trades/month.
**Q: What's a good win rate?**
A: 55-65% is excellent. 50-55% is good. Below 50% needs adjustment.
**Q: Should I trade all regimes?**
A: Beginners: Only trending. Intermediate: Trending + ranging. Advanced: All except chaos.
**Q: Can I use this on any timeframe?**
A: Best on Daily and 4H. Works on 1H with more noise. Not recommended <1H.
**Q: What if I'm in a trade and regime changes?**
A: Exit immediately (if using indicator) or let strategy handle it automatically.
**Q: How do I know if I'm over-optimizing?**
A: If results are perfect on one period but fail on another. Use walk-forward testing.
**Q: Should I always take 5/5 confluence trades?**
A: Yes, but they're rare (1-2/month). Don't wait only for these.
**Q: Can I combine this with other indicators?**
A: Yes, but keep it simple. RSI, MACD already included. Maybe add volume profile.
**Q: What assets work best?**
A: Liquid stocks, major crypto, futures. Avoid forex spot (use futures), penny stocks.
**Q: How long to hold positions?**
A: Trending: Days to weeks. Ranging: Hours to days. Breakout: Days. Let the regime guide you.
---
## FINAL THOUGHTS
This system gives you:
- ✅ Clear market context (regime)
- ✅ High-probability entries (confluence)
- ✅ Defined exits (automatic signals)
- ✅ Adaptable tactics (regime-specific)
- ✅ Backtestable results (strategy version)
**Success requires:**
- 📚 Understanding each regime
- 🎯 Following the signals
- 💪 Discipline to wait
- 🧠 Emotional control
- 📊 Proper risk management
**Start your journey:**
1. Load the indicator
2. Watch for 1 week (no trading)
3. Identify regime patterns
4. Paper trade for 1 month
5. Go live with small size
6. Scale up as you gain confidence
**Remember:** The market will always be here. There's no rush. Master one regime at a time, and you'll be profitable in all conditions!
Good luck! 🚀
DZDZ – Pivot Demand Zones + Trend Filter + Breadth Override + SL is a structured accumulation indicator built to identify high-probability demand areas after valid pullbacks.
The script creates **Demand Zones (DZ)** by pairing **pivot troughs (local lows)** with later **pivot peaks (local highs)**, requiring a minimum **ATR (Average True Range)** gap to confirm real price displacement. Zones are drawn only when market structure confirms strength through a **trend filter** (a required number of higher highs over a recent window) or a **breadth override**, which activates after unusually large expansion candles measured as a percentage move from the prior close.
In addition to pivots, the script detects **coiling price action**—tight trading ranges contained within an ATR band—and treats these as alternative demand bases.
Entries require price to penetrate a defined depth into the zone, preventing shallow reactions. After the first valid entry, a **DCA (Dollar-Cost Averaging)** system adds buys every 10 bars while trend or breadth conditions persist. A **ratcheting SL (Stop-Loss)** tightens upward only, using demand structure or ATR when zones are unavailable.
The focus is disciplined, volatility-aware accumulation aligned with structure.
MNQ Pro Scalping | SMA20 + VWAP Color //@version=5
TIFFANY//@version=5
indicator("MNQ Pro Scalping | SMA20 + VWAP Color + ATR SLTP + Fake Breakout", overlay=true)
// ===== INPUTS =====
smaLen = input.int(20, "SMA Length")
atrLen = input.int(14, "ATR Length")
slMult = input.float(1.0, "SL = ATR x", step=0.1)
tpMult = input.float(1.5, "TP = ATR x", step=0.1)
showNY = input.bool(true, "Only New York Session (09:30–16:00 ET)")
// ===== NY SESSION FILTER =====
inNY = not showNY or time(timeframe.period, "0930-1600")
// ===== SMA 20 =====
sma20 = ta.sma(close, smaLen)
smaColor = close > sma20 ? color.green : color.red
plot(sma20, "SMA 20", color=smaColor, linewidth=2)
// ===== VWAP (COLOR CHANGE) =====
vwapVal = ta.vwap(hlc3)
vwapColor = close > vwapVal ? color.green : color.red
plot(vwapVal, "VWAP", color=vwapColor, linewidth=2)
// ===== ATR =====
atr = ta.atr(atrLen)
// ===== CROSS CONDITIONS =====
crossUp = ta.crossover(close, sma20)
crossDown = ta.crossunder(close, sma20)
// ===== VALID TRADE CONDITIONS =====
longCond = crossUp and close > vwapVal and inNY
shortCond = crossDown and close < vwapVal and inNY
// ===== ATR SL / TP LEVELS =====
longSL = close - atr * slMult
longTP = close + atr * tpMult
shortSL = close + atr * slMult
shortTP = close - atr * tpMult
// ===== PLOT SL / TP WHEN SIGNAL =====
plot(longCond ? longSL : na, "Long SL", color=color.red, style=plot.style_linebr)
plot(longCond ? longTP : na, "Long TP", color=color.green, style=plot.style_linebr)
plot(shortCond ? shortSL : na, "Short SL", color=color.red, style=plot.style_linebr)
plot(shortCond ? shortTP : na, "Short TP", color=color.green, style=plot.style_linebr)
// ===== FAKE BREAKOUT DETECTION =====
// Giá cắt SMA nhưng đóng nến quay ngược lại
fakeUp = ta.crossover(high, sma20) and close < sma20
fakeDown = ta.crossunder(low, sma20) and close > sma20
plotshape(fakeUp and inNY, title="Fake Up", style=shape.xcross, location=location.abovebar, color=color.red, size=size.small)
plotshape(fakeDown and inNY, title="Fake Down", style=shape.xcross, location=location.belowbar, color=color.green, size=size.small)
// ===== SIGNAL SHAPES =====
plotshape(longCond, title="LONG", style=shape.triangleup, location=location.belowbar, color=color.green, size=size.small)
plotshape(shortCond, title="SHORT", style=shape.triangledown, location=location.abovebar, color=color.red, size=size.small)
// ===== ALERTS =====
alertcondition(longCond,
title="MNQ LONG – ATR Setup",
message="MNQ LONG: Cross ABOVE SMA20 | Above VWAP | ATR SL/TP valid")
alertcondition(shortCond,
title="MNQ SHORT – ATR Setup",
message="MNQ SHORT: Cross BELOW SMA20 | Below VWAP | ATR SL/TP valid")
alertcondition(fakeUp,
title="Fake Breakout UP",
message="WARNING: Fake breakout ABOVE SMA20")
alertcondition(fakeDown,
title="Fake Breakout DOWN",
message="WARNING: Fake breakout BELOW SMA20")
NQ Key Levels [EOY 2025]Key Price Levels to Watch
| Level | Type | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| 26,000 | Psychological Target | The "round number" magnet for the End of Year (EOY) close. |
| 25,835 | Major Resistance | The recent high from Dec 10. A break above this signals the Santa Rally is live. |
| 25,196 | Current Price | Friday's close. We are in "no man's land" here. |
| 25,000 | Critical Support | A psychological floor. If NQ breaks below this next week, the bullish thesis weakens. |
| 24,800 | Trend Defense | The "line in the sand." Bulls must defend this level to keep the uptrend intact. |
Projected Path for NQ (Dec 15 – Dec 31, 2025)
Dec 15–17 (Mon-Wed): Market tests support at 25,000. If it holds, buyers will step in.
Dec 18–19 (Thu-Fri): Erratic price action due to Triple Witching expiry. Avoid heavy leverage here.
Dec 22–31: Volume drops, but directional bias turns UP. The path of least resistance will be higher as sellers leave for the holidays.
FreeSisters - System v1.8System v1.8
Marks out high time frame levels.
Market Structure defined by quarters theory, based on the lowest price within a 12 month period.
Day Trading MA Crossover IndicatorDay Trading MA Crossover Indicator Overview The Day Trading MA Crossover Indicator is a simple yet effective tool designed for day traders to identify potential buy and sell opportunities based on moving average crossovers. It plots two customizable moving averages on your chart and generates clear visual signals when they cross, helping you spot trend reversals or continuations in fast-paced markets.This indicator is ideal for intraday trading on lower timeframes (e.g., 5-min, 15-min charts) but can be adapted for swing trading or higher timeframes. It's built with flexibility in mind, allowing you to tweak the MA lengths and types to suit your strategy.Key FeaturesMoving Average Crossovers: Generates "BUY" signals when the fast MA crosses above the slow MA (potential bullish entry) and "SELL" signals when it crosses below (potential bearish entry or exit).
Visual Signals: Green "BUY" labels below bars for long entries and red "SELL" labels above bars for short entries or exits. Optional subtle background coloring highlights signals for quick spotting.
Customizable Parameters:Fast MA Length (default: 9): Period for the shorter moving average.
Slow MA Length (default: 21): Period for the longer moving average.
MA Type (default: EMA): Choose between SMA (Simple), EMA (Exponential), or WMA (Weighted) for different smoothing behaviors.
Overlay Mode: Plots directly on your price chart without cluttering separate panes.
Lightweight and Efficient: Minimal computation for real-time performance on TradingView.
How It WorksMoving Averages Calculation: The indicator computes two MAs based on your selected type and lengths using closing prices.
Signal Detection: A buy signal triggers on an upward crossover (fast MA > slow MA), indicating potential momentum shift to the upside. A sell signal triggers on a downward crossunder (fast MA < slow MA), signaling possible downside momentum.
Visual Aids: Signals appear as labeled shapes with optional background tints to emphasize key bars.
Usage TipsFor Day Trading: Apply on volatile instruments like forex pairs, stocks, or crypto. Combine with support/resistance levels or other indicators (e.g., RSI for overbought/oversold confirmation) to filter false signals in ranging markets.
Backtesting: Test on historical data to optimize MA lengths for your asset—shorter periods for aggressive trading, longer for smoother trends.
Risk Management: Always use stop-losses and position sizing. Signals are not foolproof and work best in trending conditions.
Customization: Adjust inputs via the indicator settings panel after adding it to your chart.
Example SetupOn a 5-min EUR/USD chart: Use EMA (9/21) for quick crossovers. Look for buy signals above key support with increasing volume.
Avoid choppy markets where frequent false crossovers ("whipsaws") can occur.
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MTF FVG 3-candleMTF FVG 3-candle is an indicator that detects Fair Value Gaps using a 3-candle pattern on the timeframe selected in the settings. It projects FVG zones onto lower timeframes, tracks the first touch and full fill of each zone, and provides alerts.
Liquidity Sweep Reentry ToolkitHere’s a clear breakdown of what your Liquidity Sweep Reentry Toolkit script does, and how you can use it on your charts:
🔎 Script Breakdown
1. Visual Controls (Inputs)
• : Master toggle to turn all visuals on/off.
• : Show labels when a liquidity sweep + ChoCh condition occurs.
• : Plot green/red triangles for bullish/bearish reentry signals.
• : Prevent multiple signals within the same swing.
• : Show HH/HL/LL/LH market structure letters.
• : Slider to adjust how dim the background of HH/HL/LL/LH labels appear.
2. Core Conditions
• Defines simple bullish () and bearish () candles.
• is a placeholder for your Change of Character logic.
3. Sweep Detection
• : Detects when price makes a new high compared to the last 5 bars.
• : Detects when price makes a new low compared to the last 5 bars.
4. Restriction Flags
• Tracks whether a sweep signal has already triggered in the current swing.
• Resets when sweeps end, so new signals can appear.
5. Composite Triggers
• : Fires when bullish candle + buy-side sweep + ChoCh condition align.
• : Fires when bearish candle + sell-side sweep + ChoCh condition align.
6. Visual Labels
• Gold labels mark “BS Sweep + ChoCh” or “SS Sweep + ChoCh” events.
• Green triangle below bar = bullish reentry.
• Red triangle above bar = bearish reentry.
• Blue HH/HL/LL/LH labels narrate market structure pivots, with adjustable transparency.
7. Alerts
• Alerts can be set for bullish or bearish sweep reentry triggers, so you get notified when conditions align.
📘 How to Use It
1. Apply to Chart
Add the script to your TradingView chart (works best on intraday timeframes like 5‑minute).
2. Configure Visuals
• Use the Visual Controls panel to toggle features on/off.
• Adjust the Label Transparency slider to dim or brighten the HH/HL/LL/LH labels.
3. Interpret Signals
• Gold labels show when a sweep + ChoCh condition occurs.
• Triangles mark potential reentry points (green = bullish, red = bearish).
• HH/HL/LL/LH labels narrate market structure shifts for clarity.
4. Set Alerts
• Use the built‑in alert conditions to get notified when bullish or bearish sweep reentry triggers fire.
👉 In short: this toolkit helps you spot liquidity sweeps, confirm with ChoCh, and visualize reentry signals, while also narrating market structure pivots. It’s modular, so you can toggle features depending on how much visual clutter you want.
🛠 Workflow Example
1. Setup
• Apply the script to your chart (e.g., 5‑minute S&P futures).
• In the indicator settings, decide which visuals you want:
• Turn on Sweep + ChoCh labels if you want to see gold tags narrating liquidity events.
• Keep Entry triangles on to highlight actionable reentry points.
• Adjust the Label Transparency slider so HH/HL/LL/LH structure labels are dim enough not to clutter.
2. Watch for Sweeps
• As price pushes above recent highs → a Buy‑side Sweep is detected.
• As price dips below recent lows → a Sell‑side Sweep is detected.
• If ChoCh logic is true at the same time, you’ll see a gold label (“BS Sweep + ChoCh” or “SS Sweep + ChoCh”).
3. Confirm Reentry
• If conditions align (bullish candle + buy‑side sweep + ChoCh), you’ll see a green triangle below the bar.
• If bearish candle + sell‑side sweep + ChoCh, you’ll see a red triangle above the bar.
• These triangles are your potential reentry triggers.
4. Narrate Market Structure
• HH/HL/LL/LH labels appear at pivots, giving you a running commentary of structure shifts.
• Example: HH → HL → HH shows bullish continuation; LH → LL → LH shows bearish pressure.
• Use the transparency slider to keep these labels subtle but visible.
5. Alerts
• Set alerts for “Bullish Sweep Reentry” or “Bearish Sweep Reentry” so you don’t miss signals even if you’re away from the screen.
📘 How to Use in Practice
• Intraday trading: On a 5‑minute chart, use the toolkit to spot liquidity grabs and confirm reentry points.
• Narration: The HH/HL/LL/LH labels help you keep track of structure without manually marking pivots.
• Decision making: Gold labels + triangles = potential trade setups. Structure labels = context for trend bias.
• Customization: Dim labels when you want a cleaner chart, brighten them when you’re focused on structure.
👉 In short: this script gives you a modular toolkit — sweeps, ChoCh confirmation, reentry signals, and structure narration — all adjustable so you can tailor the visuals to your workflow.
📈 Bullish Scenario Walkthrough
1. Market Context
• You’re watching the 5‑minute chart.
• Price has been consolidating near recent highs, building liquidity above.
2. Liquidity Sweep
• Price spikes above the prior swing high → the script detects a buy‑side sweep.
• A gold label appears: “BS Sweep + ChoCh” (if your ChoCh condition is true).
3. Change of Character (ChoCh)
• The candle closes bullish ().
• Your ChoCh condition confirms a structural shift.
• Together, sweep + ChoCh = potential reentry setup.
4. Reentry Trigger
• The script plots a green triangle below the bar.
• This marks a bullish sweep reentry signal: price grabbed liquidity and is now showing strength.
5. Market Structure Narration
• At the same time, the HH/HL labels update:
• The sweep bar prints a new HH.
• The next pivot low prints an HL.
• This narrates bullish continuation: HH → HL → HH.
6. Trade Decision
• You can use the green triangle as your entry cue.
• The HH/HL narration gives you confidence that structure supports the trade.
• Alerts can be set so you don’t miss the trigger.
7. Risk Management
• Stop placement: below the HL pivot or sweep low.
• Target: next liquidity pool above, or measured move.
🧭 How to Use This in Practice
• Gold label = liquidity event + ChoCh confirmation.
• Green triangle = actionable bullish reentry trigger.
• HH/HL narration = context for trend bias and trade management.
• Transparency slider = keep structure labels subtle so the chart stays clean.
📉 Bearish Scenario Walkthrough
1. Market Context
• You’re watching the 5‑minute chart.
• Price has been consolidating near recent lows, building liquidity underneath.
2. Liquidity Sweep
• Price spikes below the prior swing low → the script detects a sell‑side sweep.
• A gold label appears: “SS Sweep + ChoCh” (if your ChoCh condition is true).
3. Change of Character (ChoCh)
• The candle closes bearish ().
• Your ChoCh condition confirms a structural shift.
• Together, sweep + ChoCh = potential bearish reentry setup.
4. Reentry Trigger
• The script plots a red triangle above the bar.
• This marks a bearish sweep reentry signal: price grabbed liquidity below and is now showing weakness.
5. Market Structure Narration
• At the same time, the LH/LL labels update:
• The sweep bar prints a new LL.
• The next pivot high prints a LH.
• This narrates bearish continuation: LH → LL → LH.
6. Trade Decision
• You can use the red triangle as your entry cue.
• The LH/LL narration gives you confidence that structure supports the short.
• Alerts can be set so you don’t miss the trigger.
7. Risk Management
• Stop placement: above the LH pivot or sweep high.
• Target: next liquidity pool below, or measured move.
🧭 How to Use This in Practice
• Gold label = liquidity event + ChoCh confirmation.
• Red triangle = actionable bearish reentry trigger.
• LH/LL narration = context for trend bias and trade management.
• Transparency slider = keep structure labels subtle so the chart stays clean.
ICT Candle Reading PROICT Candle Reading – Visual Clean
This indicator is designed to provide a clean and precise price reading, based on ICT and Smart Money Concepts, without cluttering the chart.
Its purpose is to help traders identify real institutional zones, understand market intention, and improve entry timing, using pure price action.
🔹 What does this indicator show?
🟢 Fair Value Gaps (FVG / Imbalances)
Detects market inefficiencies created by impulsive moves.
Displayed as clean and minimal boxes extended into the future.
Useful as mitigation, reaction, or continuation zones.
🟠 Liquidity Sweeps
Highlights liquidity grabs above recent highs or below recent lows.
Drawn using dashed horizontal lines.
Helps identify market manipulation before the true move.
🔵 Displacement Candles
Identifies candles with dominant bodies, showing institutional momentum.
Marked with small symbols to keep the chart clean.
Useful to confirm impulse starts or shifts in market intent.
🎯 Indicator Philosophy
❌ No lagging indicators
❌ No chart clutter
✅ Real ICT concepts
✅ Clean candle reading
✅ Suitable for scalping, intraday, and swing trading
⚙️ Customization
Each concept can be enabled or disabled individually.
Zone extension length is adjustable.
Optimized for 15M, 1H, and 4H timeframes.
📈 How to use
This indicator does not provide automatic buy/sell signals.
It is best used with:
Higher timeframe bias
Market structure
Session timing (London / New York)
Proper risk management
🧠 Final Notes
ICT Candle Reading – Visual Clean helps you see the market from an institutional perspective, focusing only on what truly matters: price, liquidity, and intent.
ORB + Killzones - Universal AutoORB + Killzones • Universal Auto
A clean overlay indicator that automatically plots 15-minute Opening Range Breakout (ORB) levels for major global sessions with full DST handling and optional Killzone shading.
Key Features
Universal auto-detection: adapts session times and timezones perfectly for crypto (24/7) and traditional markets (cash hours only)
15-minute ORB high/low lines for Tokyo, Hong Kong, China, London, and New York sessions
Precise DST-aware London (Europe/London) and New York (America/New_York) sessions
Optional translucent Killzone background shading: London Open (0800–1100), NY Open (0930–1100), London Close (1530–1630) — with custom colors and transparency
Individual toggle switches for each session ORB and Killzone display
Clean neon color scheme matching popular retrowave setups (Tokyo teal, HK magenta, China red, London blue, NY gold)
Efficient drawing with persistent lines that extend until session end
No repainting, low resource usage (max 250 lines, 60 labels)
Ideal for ICT/SMC traders who want accurate multi-session ORBs and high-probability Killzone windows on any instrument or timeframe. Works on forex, indices, stocks, and crypto.
Recommend to uncheck timeframes over 1 hour in the Visibility tab of the Settings.
Magical Thirteen Turns - The Greedy SnakeThe number 9 appears:
Meaning: Warning signal. The rise may encounter resistance and a cautious pullback is about to begin.
Operation: Consider reducing your holdings (selling a portion) to lock in profits and avoid experiencing wild fluctuations.
The number 13 appears:
Meaning: Strong sell signal. The upward momentum is likely to be exhausted, which is also known as "bull exhaustion".
Operation: It is recommended to liquidate your positions or significantly reduce them. Short sell (if you are trading contracts).






















