Squeeze Momentum with Trend Exhaustion# Squeeze Momentum + Trend Exhaustion Indicator
## Complete User Manual
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## Table of Contents
1. (#what-this-indicator-does)
2. (#visual-components)
3. (#market-states)
4. (#how-to-read-signals)
5. (#trading-examples)
6. (#configuration-guide)
7. (#best-practices)
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## What This Indicator Does
This indicator combines two powerful concepts to identify complete market cycles:
### 1. Squeeze Momentum (LazyBear)
Detects **volatility compression** (consolidation) and subsequent **expansion** (breakout).
**Think of it like:** A spring being compressed, then released.
### 2. Multi-Timeframe Trend Exhaustion
Measures how far price has moved from its moving averages across multiple timeframes.
**Think of it like:** A rubber band being stretched—eventually it must snap back.
### The Complete Cycle
```
Consolidation → Breakout → Trend → Exhaustion → Reversion → Consolidation
```
This indicator shows you exactly where you are in this cycle.
---
## Visual Components
### Main Panel (Bottom)
| Element | What It Looks Like | Meaning |
|---------|-------------------|---------|
| **Colored Bars** | Green/Red histogram | Momentum strength and direction |
| **Filled Area** | Yellow/Lime/Red gradient area | Price extension from moving averages |
| **Cross at Zero** | Black/Gray/Blue cross | Squeeze state (volatility) |
| **Dashed Lines** | Horizontal red/green lines | Extension thresholds (±2σ scaled) |
---
### 1. Momentum Histogram (Colored Bars)
| Color | Direction | Meaning |
|-------|-----------|---------|
| **Bright Green** (Lime) | Up ↑ | Strong bullish momentum (increasing) |
| **Dark Green** | Up ↑ | Weak bullish momentum (decreasing) |
| **Bright Red** | Down ↓ | Strong bearish momentum (increasing) |
| **Dark Red** (Maroon) | Down ↓ | Weak bearish momentum (decreasing) |
**Key insight:** When bars change from bright to dark, momentum is fading.
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### 2. Extension Area (Filled Gradient)
Shows how extended price is from its moving averages across 5 timeframes (5m, 15m, 1h, 4h, Daily).
| Color | Position | Meaning |
|-------|----------|---------|
| **Red** | High above zero | Severely overbought (>2σ scaled) |
| **Orange/Yellow** | Above zero | Moderately overbought |
| **Lime/Green** | Below zero | Moderately oversold |
| **Teal** | Deep below zero | Severely oversold (<-2σ scaled) |
**The area is scaled 3x** for better visibility. Actual values shown in table.
**Reading it:**
- **Area touching upper dashed line** = Price very far above averages (exhaustion territory)
- **Area touching lower dashed line** = Price very far below averages (exhaustion territory)
- **Area near zero** = Price near its averages (normal/neutral)
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### 3. Squeeze Indicator (Cross at Zero Line)
| Color | Status | Meaning |
|-------|--------|---------|
| **Black** ⚫ | Squeeze ON | Bollinger Bands inside Keltner Channels → Low volatility, consolidation |
| **Gray** ⚪ | Squeeze OFF | Bollinger Bands outside Keltner Channels → Volatility expanding, breakout |
| **Blue** 🔵 | No Squeeze | Normal volatility conditions |
**Critical:** The transition from Black → Gray is where explosive moves begin.
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### 4. Entry/Exit Signals
| Symbol | Type | Meaning |
|--------|------|---------|
| 🔺 **Large Green Triangle** | HC Long Entry | High Confidence long setup (Squeeze OFF + Oversold + Confluence) |
| 🔻 **Large Red Triangle** | HC Short Entry | High Confidence short setup (Squeeze OFF + Overbought + Confluence) |
| 🔺 Small green | Medium Long | Long setup without full confluence |
| 🔻 Small red | Medium Short | Short setup without full confluence |
| ✕ Orange X | Exit Long | Close long positions (exhaustion detected) |
| ✕ Teal X | Exit Short | Close short positions (exhaustion detected) |
**Trade only the LARGE triangles** for highest probability setups.
---
## Market States
The indicator identifies 7 distinct market states shown in the info table.
### State 1: 💤 CONSOLIDATION
**Conditions:**
- Squeeze: ON (black cross)
- Extension: Near zero (±1σ)
- Momentum: Contracting
**What's happening:** Price is range-bound, volatility dying down. Spring is being compressed.
**Action:** **WAIT.** Do not trade. Set alerts for Squeeze OFF.
---
### State 2: ⚡ BREAKOUT BULL / BEAR
**Conditions:**
- Squeeze: OFF (gray cross) ← **Key trigger**
- Extension: Still moderate
- Momentum: Strong directional move (bright green or red bars)
**What's happening:** Volatility explosion. Spring released. This is the start of a new trend.
**Action:** **ENTER** in direction of momentum.
- ⚡ BREAKOUT BULL → Go LONG
- ⚡ BREAKOUT BEAR → Go SHORT
**Best scenario:** Breakout from oversold/overbought levels (confluence with exhaustion indicator).
---
### State 3: ↗️ TRENDING UP / ↘️ TRENDING DOWN
**Conditions:**
- Squeeze: OFF or No Squeeze
- Extension: Growing (1σ to 2σ)
- Momentum: Sustained strong bars
**What's happening:** Trend in progress. Price moving away from averages.
**Action:** **HOLD** positions. Let winners run. Don't fight the trend.
---
### State 4: ⚠️ EXTENDED UP / DOWN
**Conditions:**
- Extension: Above 2σ threshold
- Momentum: Still strong (bright bars)
- Confluence: May be weak
**What's happening:** Price stretched but still has power. Caution zone.
**Action:** **CAUTION.** Don't enter new positions. Tighten stops on existing positions.
---
### State 5: 🔴 EXHAUSTION BULL / 🟢 EXHAUSTION BEAR
**Conditions:**
- Extension: >2σ (touching dashed lines)
- Momentum: Fading (bright bars turning dark)
- Velocity: Decreasing
- Confluence: 3/5 or better
**What's happening:** Rubber band stretched to maximum. Trend running out of energy.
**Action:** **EXIT** positions.
- 🔴 EXHAUSTION BULL → Close LONGS, consider SHORT
- 🟢 EXHAUSTION BEAR → Close SHORTS, consider LONG
**This is the highest probability reversal signal.**
---
### State 6: ➡️ TRENDING (Neutral Direction)
**Conditions:**
- Price trending but without clear momentum direction changes
**Action:** **HOLD** or wait for clearer signals.
---
### State 7: — NEUTRAL
**Conditions:**
- Extension near zero
- No squeeze
- Weak momentum
**Action:** No trade. Wait for setup.
---
## How to Read Signals
### Perfect Long Entry (High Confidence ⭐)
**Requirements (all must be true):**
1. ⚫→⚪ Squeeze just turned OFF (gray cross)
2. 📊 Momentum bars bright GREEN and rising
3. 🔻 Extension area BELOW lower dashed line (oversold)
4. ⭐ Confluence: 3/5 or more timeframes agree (shown as "🔻" in table)
**Visual:** Large green triangle appears
**What this means:** Price was oversold across multiple timeframes, consolidated, and is now breaking out upward with fresh momentum.
**Entry:** Next candle after signal
**Stop Loss:** Below recent consolidation low
**Take Profit:** When extension area crosses back above zero, or when exit signal appears
---
### Perfect Short Entry (High Confidence ⭐)
**Requirements (all must be true):**
1. ⚫→⚪ Squeeze just turned OFF (gray cross)
2. 📊 Momentum bars bright RED and falling
3. 🔺 Extension area ABOVE upper dashed line (overbought)
4. ⭐ Confluence: 3/5 or more timeframes agree (shown as "🔺" in table)
**Visual:** Large red triangle appears
**What this means:** Price was overbought across multiple timeframes, consolidated, and is now breaking down with fresh momentum.
**Entry:** Next candle after signal
**Stop Loss:** Above recent consolidation high
**Take Profit:** When extension area crosses back below zero, or when exit signal appears
---
### Exit Signals
#### Exit Long (Orange X)
**Appears when:**
- Extension area reaches upper dashed line (>2σ)
- Momentum bars turning from bright green to dark green
- Price losing upward velocity
**Action:** Close 50-100% of position. Move stop to breakeven on remainder.
#### Exit Short (Teal X)
**Appears when:**
- Extension area reaches lower dashed line (<-2σ)
- Momentum bars turning from bright red to dark red
- Price losing downward velocity
**Action:** Close 50-100% of position. Move stop to breakeven on remainder.
---
### Medium Confidence Signals (Small Triangles)
These appear when squeeze is OFF and momentum is directional, but:
- Extension is only moderate (not extreme), OR
- Confluence is weak (<3/5 timeframes)
**How to trade:**
- Use smaller position size (50% of normal)
- Tighter stops
- Only take if other factors align (support/resistance, volume, etc.)
---
## Trading Examples
### Example 1: Classic Squeeze Play into Trend
```
Step 1: CONSOLIDATION (💤)
Chart: Price moving sideways for 10-20 candles
Indicator: Black cross at zero (Squeeze ON)
Extension: Yellow/Lime area near zero line
Action: Set alert for Squeeze OFF
Step 2: BREAKOUT (⚡)
Chart: Strong green candle breaks resistance
Indicator: Cross turns GRAY (Squeeze OFF)
Bright GREEN momentum bars appear
Extension area still near zero or slightly below
Signal: Large green triangle appears
Action: ENTER LONG
Stop loss below consolidation
Target: Extension upper line
Step 3: TRENDING (↗️)
Chart: Series of higher highs and higher lows
Indicator: Momentum bars stay bright green
Extension area rising toward upper line
Area color transitions yellow → orange → red
Action: HOLD, trailing stop
Step 4: EXHAUSTION (🔴)
Chart: Price makes new high but with smaller candle
Indicator: Extension area touches upper dashed line
Momentum bars turn DARK green (weakening)
Orange X appears
Table shows "EXHAUSTION BULL"
Action: EXIT position
Book profits
Step 5: REVERSION
Chart: Price falls back toward moving averages
Indicator: Extension area shrinks back toward zero
Red momentum bars appear
Action: Wait for next setup
```
**Result:** Caught the entire trend from breakout to exhaustion.
---
### Example 2: Failed Breakout (What NOT to Trade)
```
Situation:
- Squeeze OFF (gray cross) ✓
- Momentum bars bright green ✓
- BUT extension area ABOVE upper line (already overbought) ✗
- Confluence shows 1/5 (only one timeframe agrees) ✗
Indicator: Small green triangle (medium confidence) or no triangle
What happens: Price makes small move up, then reverses
Lesson: Don't chase extended moves even if squeeze fires.
Wait for price to be on the RIGHT SIDE of the extension lines.
```
---
### Example 3: Exhaustion Reversal Trade
```
Step 1: EXTENDED (⚠️)
Chart: Strong uptrend for days
Indicator: Extension area deep in red zone (>2σ)
Momentum still bright green but starting to shorten
Table: "EXTENDED UP" / "CAUTION LONG"
Action: Watch closely, tighten stops
Step 2: EXHAUSTION (🔴)
Chart: Price makes final push but with decreasing volume
Indicator: Momentum bars turn DARK green
Orange X appears
Table: "EXHAUSTION BULL" + "4/5 🔺"
Action: CLOSE any longs
Consider SHORT entry
Step 3: SQUEEZE FORMS (Optional)
Chart: Price starts consolidating
Indicator: Cross turns BLACK (Squeeze ON)
Extension area falling toward zero
Action: Wait for Squeeze OFF to confirm reversal
Step 4: BREAKOUT DOWN (⚡)
Indicator: Cross turns GRAY
Bright RED momentum bars
Large red triangle appears
Action: ENTER SHORT (reversal confirmed)
```
**Result:** Exited at the top, caught the reversal.
---
## Configuration Guide
### Recommended Settings by Timeframe
#### For 4H Charts (Swing Trading)
```
Squeeze Settings: (defaults are fine)
- BB Length: 20
- BB MultFactor: 2.0
- KC Length: 20
- KC MultFactor: 1.5
Exhaustion TFs:
- TF1: 15m
- TF2: 1h
- TF3: 4h
- TF4: 12h or Daily
- TF5: Daily or Weekly
Extension Threshold: 2.0σ
Min Confluence: 3/5
```
#### For 1H Charts (Day Trading)
```
Squeeze Settings: (defaults)
Exhaustion TFs:
- TF1: 5m
- TF2: 15m
- TF3: 1h
- TF4: 4h
- TF5: Daily
Extension Threshold: 2.0σ
Min Confluence: 3/5
```
#### For 15m Charts (Scalping)
```
Squeeze Settings:
- BB Length: 15
- KC Length: 15
Exhaustion TFs:
- TF1: 1m
- TF2: 5m
- TF3: 15m
- TF4: 1h
- TF5: 4h
Extension Threshold: 2.5σ (higher to avoid noise)
Min Confluence: 4/5 (more strict)
```
---
### Understanding the Table
Located in top-right corner:
| Row | Meaning |
|-----|---------|
| **Market State** | Current cycle phase (Consolidation/Breakout/Trending/Exhaustion) |
| **Squeeze** | 🔴 ON / 🟢 OFF / 🔵 No |
| **Momentum** | ↑ Bull / ↓ Bear / ~ Weak / — Neutral |
| **Extension** | Actual value in standard deviations (σ) - NOT scaled |
| **Confluence** | How many timeframes agree (X/5 🔺 or 🔻) |
| **Velocity** | Speed of extension change (↑ increasing, ↓ decreasing) |
| **ACTION** | What to do right now |
**Most important rows:**
1. **Market State** - Quick glance at current cycle
2. **Confluence** - Determines signal quality
3. **ACTION** - Direct guidance
---
## Best Practices
### ✅ DO
1. **Wait for High Confidence signals** (large triangles)
- Don't trade every small signal
- Quality over quantity
2. **Use the complete cycle**
- Enter on Breakout (⚡)
- Hold through Trending (↗️/↘️)
- Exit on Exhaustion (🔴/🟢)
3. **Respect confluence**
- 4/5 or 5/5 = Excellent probability
- 3/5 = Good probability
- 1-2/5 = Skip
4. **Combine with price action**
- Support/resistance levels
- Volume confirmation
- Candlestick patterns
5. **Set alerts**
- "Squeeze OFF" - Don't miss breakouts
- "HC Long Setup" / "HC Short Setup"
- "Exit Long" / "Exit Short"
6. **Scale positions**
- Enter 50% on signal
- Add 25% if extension confirms
- Add final 25% if momentum sustains
7. **Use proper risk management**
- Stop loss: Below/above consolidation
- Position size: 1-2% account risk
- Take profit: Extension targets or signals
---
### ❌ DON'T
1. **Don't trade Consolidation state**
- Black cross (Squeeze ON) = Wait mode
- No signals during consolidation
2. **Don't chase Extended moves**
- If extension already >2σ when Squeeze fires
- Even if momentum looks good
- Wait for reversion first
3. **Don't fight strong trends**
- If extension is growing and momentum strong
- Don't counter-trend trade
- Wait for exhaustion signals
4. **Don't ignore velocity**
- If velocity is ↑ and extension high = still dangerous
- If velocity is ↓ and extension high = safer reversal
5. **Don't trade low confluence**
- 1/5 or 2/5 = Different timeframes disagree
- High chance of false signal
6. **Don't use blindly**
- Check overall market context
- Major news events can override signals
- Trend on higher timeframe matters
7. **Don't overtrade**
- Good setups are rare (that's why they work)
- Wait for complete setup formation
---
## Quick Reference Card
### Signal Quality Checklist
**⭐⭐⭐ PERFECT SETUP (Trade this)**
- Squeeze just turned OFF (⚫→⚪)
- Momentum bright and directional
- Extension >2σ (OPPOSITE direction of entry)
- Confluence ≥3/5
- Large triangle signal
- Action says "LONG/SHORT ENTRY ⭐"
**⭐⭐ GOOD SETUP (Trade with caution)**
- Squeeze OFF
- Momentum directional
- Extension moderate
- Confluence ≥3/5
- Small triangle or Action confirms
**⭐ WEAK SETUP (Skip)**
- Low confluence (<3/5)
- Extension same direction as entry
- Momentum weak or conflicting
- Already in Extended/Exhaustion state
---
### State → Action Quick Guide
| See This State | Do This |
|---------------|---------|
| 💤 CONSOLIDATION | Wait, set alerts |
| ⚡ BREAKOUT | Enter in direction |
| ↗️/↘️ TRENDING | Hold positions |
| ⚠️ EXTENDED | Tighten stops, no new entries |
| 🔴/🟢 EXHAUSTION | Exit, consider reversal |
| — NEUTRAL | No trade |
---
## Troubleshooting
**Q: Indicator shows Exhaustion but price keeps going**
**A:** Check velocity and momentum. If still bright bars + velocity ↑, wait. True exhaustion needs momentum weakening.
**Q: Too many false signals**
**A:** Increase Min Confluence to 4/5. Use longer timeframe chart (4h instead of 1h).
**Q: Missing good trades**
**A:** Set alerts for "Squeeze OFF" and "HC Entry" signals. You can't watch charts 24/7.
**Q: Extension area looks weird**
**A:** Remember it's scaled 3x for visibility. Check table for actual values.
**Q: Which timeframe is best?**
**A:** 4H for swing trading, 1H for day trading. Lower = more signals but more noise.
**Q: Can I use this with other indicators?**
**A:** Yes! Combine with:
- Volume profile
- Support/resistance levels
- Moving averages on chart
- RSI for additional confirmation
---
## Final Thoughts
This indicator gives you a complete picture of market structure:
- **Where are we?** (Market State)
- **Where are we going?** (Momentum)
- **How far can it go?** (Extension)
- **When will it reverse?** (Exhaustion)
The key is **patience**. Wait for the complete setup:
1. Consolidation (⚫ Squeeze ON)
2. Breakout (⚪ Squeeze OFF)
3. Right extension direction (oversold for longs, overbought for shorts)
4. Strong confluence (3/5+)
When all pieces align, you get high-probability trades with clear entries, targets, and exits.
**Trade the cycle, not every wiggle.**
---
## Support & Updates
For questions or suggestions, refer to the original script documentation or TradingView community.
**Remember:** No indicator is perfect. Always use proper risk management and combine multiple forms of analysis.
**Good trading! 📈**
Multitimeframe
Session Volume Analyzer [JOAT]
Session Volume Analyzer — Global Trading Session and Volume Intelligence System
This indicator addresses the analytical challenge of understanding market participation patterns across global trading sessions. It combines precise session detection with comprehensive volume analysis to provide insights into when and how different market participants are active. The tool recognizes that different trading sessions exhibit distinct characteristics in terms of participation, volatility, and volume patterns.
Why This Combination Provides Unique Analytical Value
Traditional session indicators typically only show time boundaries, while volume indicators show raw volume data without session context. This creates analytical gaps:
1. **Session Context Missing**: Volume spikes without session context provide incomplete information
2. **Participation Patterns Hidden**: Different sessions have different participant types (retail, institutional, algorithmic)
3. **Comparative Analysis Lacking**: No easy way to compare volume patterns across sessions
4. **Timing Intelligence Absent**: Understanding WHEN volume occurs is as important as HOW MUCH volume occurs
This indicator's originality lies in creating an integrated session-volume analysis system that:
**Provides Session-Aware Volume Analysis**: Volume data is contextualized within specific trading sessions
**Enables Cross-Session Comparison**: Compare volume patterns between Asian, London, and New York sessions
**Delivers Participation Intelligence**: Understand which sessions are showing above-normal participation
**Offers Real-Time Session Tracking**: Know exactly which session is active and how current volume compares
Technical Innovation and Originality
While session detection and volume analysis exist separately, the innovation lies in:
1. **Integrated Session-Volume Architecture**: Simultaneous tracking of session boundaries and volume statistics creates comprehensive market participation analysis
2. **Multi-Session Volume Comparison System**: Real-time calculation and comparison of volume statistics across different global sessions
3. **Adaptive Volume Threshold Detection**: Automatic identification of above-average volume periods within session context
4. **Comprehensive Visual Integration**: Session backgrounds, volume highlights, and statistical dashboards provide complete market participation picture
How Session Detection and Volume Analysis Work Together
The integration creates a sophisticated market participation analysis system:
**Session Detection Logic**: Uses Pine Script's time functions to identify active sessions
// Session detection based on exchange time
bool inAsian = not na(time(timeframe.period, asianSession))
bool inLondon = not na(time(timeframe.period, londonSession))
bool inNY = not na(time(timeframe.period, nySession))
// Session transition detection
bool asianStart = inAsian and not inAsian
bool londonStart = inLondon and not inLondon
bool nyStart = inNY and not inNY
**Volume Analysis Integration**: Volume statistics are calculated within session context
// Session-specific volume accumulation
if asianStart
asianVol := 0.0
asianBars := 0
if inAsian
asianVol += volume
asianBars += 1
// Real-time session volume analysis
float asianAvgVol = asianBars > 0 ? asianVol / asianBars : 0
**Relative Volume Assessment**: Current volume compared to session-specific averages
float volMA = ta.sma(volume, volLength)
float volRatio = volMA > 0 ? volume / volMA : 1
// Volume classification within session context
bool isHighVol = volRatio >= 1.5 and volRatio < 2.5
bool isVeryHighVol = volRatio >= 2.5
This creates a system where volume analysis is always contextualized within the appropriate trading session, providing more meaningful insights than raw volume data alone.
Comprehensive Session Analysis Framework
**Default Session Definitions** (customizable based on broker timezone):
- **Asian Session**: 1800-0300 (exchange time) - Represents Asian market participation including Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore
- **London Session**: 0300-1200 (exchange time) - Represents European market participation
- **New York Session**: 0800-1700 (exchange time) - Represents North American market participation
**Session Overlap Analysis**: The system recognizes and highlights overlap periods:
- **London/New York Overlap**: 0800-1200 - Typically the highest volume period
- **Asian/London Overlap**: 0300-0300 (brief) - Transition period
- **New York/Asian Overlap**: 1700-1800 (brief) - End of NY, start of Asian
**Volume Intelligence Features**:
1. **Session-Specific Volume Accumulation**: Tracks total volume within each session
2. **Cross-Session Volume Comparison**: Compare current session volume to other sessions
3. **Relative Volume Detection**: Identify when current volume exceeds historical averages
4. **Participation Pattern Analysis**: Understand which sessions show consistent high/low participation
Advanced Volume Analysis Methods
**Relative Volume Calculation**:
float volMA = ta.sma(volume, volLength) // Volume moving average
float volRatio = volMA > 0 ? volume / volMA : 1 // Current vs average ratio
// Multi-tier volume classification
bool isNormalVol = volRatio < 1.5
bool isHighVol = volRatio >= 1.5 and volRatio < 2.5
bool isVeryHighVol = volRatio >= 2.5
bool isExtremeVol = volRatio >= 4.0
**Session Volume Tracking**:
// Cumulative session volume with bar counting
if londonStart
londonVol := 0.0
londonBars := 0
if inLondon
londonVol += volume
londonBars += 1
// Average volume per bar calculation
float londonAvgVol = londonBars > 0 ? londonVol / londonBars : 0
**Cross-Session Volume Comparison**:
The system maintains running totals for each session, enabling real-time comparison of participation levels across different global markets.
What the Display Shows
Session Backgrounds — Colored backgrounds indicating which session is active
- Pink: Asian session
- Blue: London session
- Green: New York session
Session Open Lines — Horizontal lines at each session's opening price
Session Markers — Labels (AS, LN, NY) when sessions begin
Volume Highlights — Bar coloring when volume exceeds thresholds
- Orange: High volume (1.5x+ average)
- Red: Very high volume (2.5x+ average)
Dashboard — Current session, cumulative volume, and averages
Color Scheme
Asian — #E91E63 (pink)
London — #2196F3 (blue)
New York — #4CAF50 (green)
High Volume — #FF9800 (orange)
Very High Volume — #F44336 (red)
Inputs
Session Times:
Asian Session window (default: 1800-0300)
London Session window (default: 0300-1200)
New York Session window (default: 0800-1700)
Volume Settings:
Volume MA Length (default: 20)
High Volume threshold (default: 1.5x)
Very High Volume threshold (default: 2.5x)
Visual Settings:
Session colors (customizable)
Show/hide backgrounds, lines, markers
Background transparency
How to Read the Display
Background color shows which session is currently active
Session open lines show where each session started
Orange/red bars indicate above-average volume
Dashboard shows cumulative volume for each session today
Alerts
Session opened (Asian, London, New York)
High volume bar detected
Very high volume bar detected
Important Limitations and Realistic Expectations
Session times are approximate and depend on your broker's server timezone—manual adjustment may be required for accuracy
Volume data quality varies significantly by broker, instrument, and market type
Cryptocurrency and some forex markets trade continuously, making traditional session boundaries less meaningful
High volume indicates participation level only—it does not predict price direction or market outcomes
Session participation patterns can change over time due to market structure evolution, holidays, and economic conditions
This tool displays historical and current market participation data—it cannot predict future volume or price movements
Volume spikes can occur for numerous reasons unrelated to directional price movement (news, algorithmic trading, etc.)
Different instruments exhibit different session sensitivity and volume patterns
Market holidays and special events can significantly alter normal session patterns
Appropriate Use Cases
This indicator is designed for:
- Market participation pattern analysis
- Session-based trading schedule planning
- Volume context and comparison across sessions
- Educational study of global market structure
- Supplementary analysis for session-based strategies
This indicator is NOT designed for:
- Standalone trading signal generation
- Volume-based price direction prediction
- Automated trading system triggers
- Guaranteed session pattern repetition
- Replacement of fundamental or sentiment analysis
Understanding Session Analysis Limitations
Session analysis provides valuable context but has inherent limitations:
- Session patterns can change due to economic conditions, holidays, and market structure evolution
- Volume patterns may not repeat consistently across different market conditions
- Global events can override normal session characteristics
- Different asset classes respond differently to session boundaries
- Technology and algorithmic trading continue to blur traditional session distinctions
— Made with passion by officialjackofalltrades
BB Squeeze - HighQToolsBBW Squeeze — HighQTools
As always, if anyone has any tips or additional features they'd like to see, feel free to reach out!
Overview
The BBW Percentile Squeeze highlights periods of exceptionally compressed volatility by measuring Bollinger Band Width (BBW) and ranking it within a rolling historical percentile. When BBW falls into the lowest portion of its own distribution, price is statistically “tight” relative to recent history—a condition that often precedes volatility expansion.
Instead of plotting an oscillator in a separate pane, this tool expresses information directly on the price chart by changing bar colors during squeeze conditions, keeping charts clean and execution-focused.
How It Works
Standard Bollinger Bands are calculated using a configurable length and standard deviation.
Band width is normalized and evaluated against a rolling lookback window.
The current width is converted into a percentile rank (0–100):
Lower percentile = tighter volatility
Higher percentile = expanded volatility
When the percentile drops below the user-defined threshold, the market is considered to be in a squeeze.
An optional RTH-only mode allows the percentile calculation to consider Regular Trading Hours bars only, which is especially useful for futures traders who want to ignore overnight volatility distortions.
Visual Signals
Squeeze Bars
Bars are recolored when BBW percentile falls below the selected threshold, indicating extreme compression.
Release Bar (optional)
The first bar exiting the squeeze can be highlighted separately, marking the resolution of compression.
No oscillator, no bands, no shapes—only context applied directly to price.
How to Use It
The squeeze itself is not a trade signal.
Squeeze conditions indicate stored energy—expect range expansion, not direction.
Focus on:
Market structure
Higher-timeframe context
Volume, delta, or acceptance/rejection
The release from squeeze often provides the best opportunity, especially when aligned with directional bias or structural breaks.
For best results, use this tool as a context filter alongside execution setups rather than as a standalone entry signal.
Recommended Settings
BB Length: 10
Std Dev: 2.0
Percentile Lookback: 200–300 bars
Squeeze Threshold: 5-10 percentile
RTH-only: Enabled for index futures
Disclaimer
This indicator is designed to provide context, not predictions. Always combine volatility information with sound risk management and a complete trading plan.
Elite MTF EMA ReclaimThis indicator is a trend-continuation tool, not a scalper.
Its purpose is to help you enter clean pullback trades in strong trends while blocking chop and low-quality setups.
It works by:
Requiring Daily + 1H trend alignment
Enforcing EMA structure (5/10/20/50) on the execution timeframe
Confirming momentum expansion using EMA slope + curvature
Blocking trades when conditions are choppy (low ATR, weak ADX, tight EMAs, recent EMA crosses)
Triggering entries only after a Pullback → Reclaim → (optional) Retest
How to use it:
Trade on the 6-minute chart (Forex works best based on default setting) but is adaptable to any market by changing settings
Wait for LONG / SHORT triangles only when no CHOP or HTF block is shown
Enter on the signal, place stops beyond EMA 50 or structure, target 2R–4R+
Expect fewer but higher-quality trades
What it’s not:
Not a breakout or range-trading indicator
Not meant to fire many signals
Not for choppy or low-volatility markets
Bottom line:
It helps you trade with higher-timeframe momentum, enter after pullbacks, and avoid bad market conditions.
Swing Trade System# Swing Trade Strategy - Complete Guide
## Overview
This is a comprehensive swing trading indicator for TradingView that identifies high-probability trend continuation setups using multi-timeframe analysis, pullback patterns, and momentum confirmation. The strategy combines technical indicators with risk management tools to help traders capture swing moves with defined risk-reward parameters.
## What It Does
The indicator identifies two types of signals:
1. **Base Signals** (small markers) - Initial setup detection with basic criteria met
2. **High Confidence (HC) Signals** (large markers) - Fully confirmed setups with all filters passed, including optional higher timeframe confirmation
Once a HC signal triggers, the indicator automatically plots:
- Dynamic stop loss levels (trailing, break-even, or static)
- Partial take profit (TP1) at 1R
- Final take profit (TP2) at your chosen risk-reward multiple
- Real-time R-multiple tracking
- Confluence dashboard showing all conditions
## How It Works
### Core Signal Logic
The strategy identifies pullback-to-trend entries using this sequence:
**For LONG signals:**
1. **Trend Filter**: Fast EMA (20) above Slow EMA (50) = uptrend confirmed
2. **Pullback**: Previous candle closed between the two EMAs (pulled back but didn't break structure)
3. **RSI Swing Zone**: RSI between 40-60 (not overbought/oversold, just resting)
4. **Reclaim**: Current candle crosses back above Fast EMA (momentum returning)
5. **Volume Spike** (optional): Current volume > 1.5x the 20-period average
6. **HTF Confirmation** (optional): Daily timeframe shows: price > 50 EMA, RSI > 50, and rising momentum
**For SHORT signals:**
The same logic applies in reverse (downtrend, pullback above fast EMA, reclaim below, etc.)
### Risk Management Features
**Stop Loss Placement:**
- Initial stop: Swing low/high over the last 10 bars
- Can upgrade to ATR trailing stop (2x ATR below/above price)
- Can move to break-even after reaching 1R profit
**Take Profit Levels:**
- TP1: 1R (optional partial exit point)
- TP2: 2R default (adjustable to your preference)
**Position Monitoring:**
- Live R-multiple display shows current profit/loss in risk units
- Dynamic stop updates visually on chart
- Color-coded confidence score (0-100%) based on confluence of factors
## Best Way to Use These Signals
### 1. **Wait for High Confidence Signals Only**
- Don't trade every base signal (small markers)
- Only take trades when you see the large "HC L" or "HC S" markers
- These have passed all your filters including higher timeframe alignment
### 2. **Ideal Entry Timing**
**On the Signal Candle:**
- Enter at market close when HC signal fires
- This ensures all conditions were met by candle close
- Your stop and targets are calculated from this close price
**On the Next Candle (more conservative):**
- Wait for the candle after the signal
- Enter if price continues in the signal direction
- Helps avoid false breakouts but may miss some moves
### 3. **Position Sizing**
Use the automatic risk calculation:
- Your risk = Entry price - Stop loss
- Position size = (Account Risk %) ÷ (Entry - Stop)
- Example: Risk $100 on account, Entry $50, Stop $48 = $100 ÷ $2 = 50 shares
### 4. **Trade Management**
**Scaling Out:**
- Exit 50% position at TP1 (1R) to lock profits
- Move stop to break-even on remaining position
- Let rest run to TP2 (2R) or trail with ATR stop
**Manual Override:**
- If price action deteriorates (breaks below both EMAs, RSI divergence), consider early exit
- The dynamic stop is a guide, not gospel—trust price action
## Breakout vs. Retest Strategy
### Understanding Breakout Types
**1. First Touch Breakout (Aggressive)**
- HC signal fires on first touch of fast EMA after pullback
- Higher win rate if volume is strong
- Best in strongly trending markets
- Risk: Could be a false breakout if momentum weak
**2. Retest Entry (Conservative)**
- Wait for price to pull back *again* after initial HC signal
- Enter when price retests the fast EMA a second time
- Look for: lower volume on retest, RSI still in swing zone, fast EMA still above slow EMA
- Lower risk but may miss some fast moves
### Which Breakouts to Take
**Take the FIRST breakout (signal candle) when:**
- ✅ Higher timeframe is strongly aligned (HTF confirmation on)
- ✅ Volume spike is present (>1.5x average)
- ✅ Confidence score ≥70%
- ✅ Trend is fresh (EMAs recently crossed, not extended)
- ✅ Price closed strongly above/below fast EMA (not barely crossed)
- ✅ No major resistance/support nearby
**Wait for a RETEST when:**
- ⚠️ No volume confirmation on first signal
- ⚠️ Confidence score 40-69% (moderate)
- ⚠️ Price barely crossed the fast EMA (weak momentum)
- ⚠️ Trend is extended (price far from slow EMA)
- ⚠️ Major resistance/support level just ahead
- ⚠️ Late in the trading day/week (could see pullback)
### How to Trade Retests
**Setup:**
1. HC signal fires but you decide to wait
2. Price pulls back toward fast EMA over next 1-3 candles
3. Watch for second bounce at the fast EMA
**Confirmation for Retest Entry:**
- Price holds above fast EMA (for longs) without closing below it
- Volume decreases on the pullback (profit-taking, not reversal)
- RSI stays above 50 for longs (or below 50 for shorts)
- Bullish candlestick pattern forms (hammer, engulfing, etc.)
- Slow EMA is still providing support/resistance
**Retest Entry Trigger:**
- Enter when price crosses back in signal direction with momentum
- Or enter with a limit order at the fast EMA
- Use same stop loss as original signal (swing low/high)
- Targets remain the same (measured from your new entry)
## Dashboard Reference
The top confluence table shows real-time status:
- **Trend**: Current trend direction based on EMAs
- **HTF**: Higher timeframe alignment (if enabled)
- **RSI Zone**: Whether RSI is in the 40-60 swing zone
- **Volume**: Volume spike present or not
- **Signal**: Current signal status (HC LONG/SHORT or None)
- **R Risk**: Current profit/loss in R-multiples
- **Stop**: Current stop loss price
- **TP1/TP2**: Status of take profit levels
- **Conf %**: Overall confidence score (70%+ = high probability)
## Alert Setup
The indicator includes 8 alert types:
1. **HC LONG/SHORT ENTRY** - Main trade signals
2. **LONG/SHORT TP1 Reached** - Partial profit alerts
3. **LONG/SHORT Final TP Reached** - Full target hit
4. **LONG/SHORT Stop Hit** - Exit alerts
Set up alerts in TradingView:
- Click "Create Alert" on the indicator
- Choose the specific alert condition
- Set to "Once Per Bar Close" to avoid false alerts
- Configure notification method (app, email, webhook, etc.)
## Recommended Settings
**For Stock Swing Trading (4H-Daily):**
- Fast EMA: 20 | Slow EMA: 50
- Swing Lookback: 10
- RSI Zone: 40-60
- HTF: Daily (if trading 4H charts)
- Risk-Reward: 2R minimum
**For Crypto (faster moves):**
- Fast EMA: 12 | Slow EMA: 26
- Swing Lookback: 7
- RSI Zone: 35-65
- Volume Spike: ON
- Risk-Reward: 1.5-2R
**For Conservative Trading:**
- Enable HTF Confirmation
- Enable Volume Spike requirement
- Use Break-even stop (move after 1R)
- Only trade when Confidence ≥70%
- Wait for retests on marginal setups
## Risk Warning
This indicator is a tool, not a guarantee. Always:
- Use proper position sizing (risk 1-2% per trade)
- Respect the stop losses
- Consider market context (news, earnings, major levels)
- Backtest on your instruments before live trading
- Never override risk management for FOMO
The best signals combine technical confluence with good market conditions and disciplined execution.
Santhosh 3EMA Strict Sequential SignalsSanthosh 3EMA Strict Sequential Signals. Created with strict conditions to avoid wrong signals
Dual-Timeframe ABR DashboardDual-Timeframe ABR Dashboard 是一款专为日内交易者设计的波动率参考工具,用于同时评估当前周期与日线级别的平均K线波幅(ABR)。
该指标基于 Average Bar Range(高低差的简单平均),帮助交易者快速判断:
单根K线的“正常”波动范围
当前价格相对于 ABR 的百分比位置
当日是否已接近日线级别的常规波动极限
指标不会在图表上绘制干扰性线条,而是通过状态栏与固定表格实时展示最新 ABR 数值,适合用于:
目标利润(TP)与止盈管理
趋势是否具备延续空间的判断
避免在“已走完波幅”的位置追价入场
这是一个为实盘决策服务,而非视觉美观的专业级日内交易辅助指标。
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Dual-Timeframe ABR Dashboard is a volatility reference tool designed specifically for day traders, providing a clear view of Average Bar Range (ABR) on both the current timeframe and the daily timeframe.
By measuring the simple average of each bar’s high–low range, this indicator helps traders quickly assess:
What constitutes a “normal” bar movement on the active timeframe
Current price movement expressed as a percentage of ABR
Whether the session has already consumed most of its typical daily range
Instead of plotting lines on the chart, the indicator presents real-time ABR values via the status line and a fixed dashboard table, keeping the chart clean and execution-focused.
This tool is particularly useful for:
Profit target and trade management
Evaluating remaining trend potential during the session
Avoiding late entries after the daily range is largely exhausted
Built for practical intraday decision-making, not visual clutter.
ADVANCED NIFTY OPTION BUY SELLADVANCED NIFTY OPTION BUY SELL – V1 is a non-repainting, trend-following TradingView indicator specially designed for NIFTY Index Options (CE / PE) traders.
This indicator focuses on:
Eliminating over-trading
Providing high-quality, low-frequency signals
Avoiding trades during sideways markets
It combines EMA crossover, RSI momentum, and ADX trend strength to deliver clean and reliable buy/sell signals.
ATR Based SL & TP Targets from Entry (Long/Short)ATR-based target helper for manual trade planning.
Plots a single entry level plus ATR-based stop loss and take-profit targets on the price scale. The script uses a standard ATR (default 14) and lets you select the position side (Long or Short). For Long positions, it places the stop loss 1× ATR below the entry and take-profit levels at 1, 2, 3, and 4× ATR above. For Short positions, it mirrors this logic, placing the stop 1× ATR above the entry and targets 1–4× ATR below. You can adjust the entry price and ATR multipliers from the settings, and all levels update instantly, giving a clean visual of your risk and reward targets on the price scale.
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Tip:
After entry, and after I set my SL & TP levels, I hide the indicator until it's needed again.
Pivot Point Zones [JOAT]Pivot Point Zones — Multi-Formula Pivot Levels with ATR Zones
Pivot Point Zones calculates and displays traditional pivot points with five formula options, enhanced with ATR-based zones around each level. This creates more practical trading zones that account for price noise around key levels—because price rarely reacts at exact mathematical levels.
What Makes This Indicator Unique
Unlike basic pivot point indicators, Pivot Point Zones:
Offers five different pivot calculation formulas in one indicator
Creates ATR-based zones around each level for realistic reaction areas
Pulls data from higher timeframes automatically
Displays clean labels with exact price values
Provides a comprehensive dashboard with all levels
What This Indicator Does
Calculates pivot points using Standard, Fibonacci, Camarilla, Woodie, and more formulas
Draws horizontal lines at Pivot, R1-R3, and S1-S3 levels
Creates ATR-based zones around each level for realistic price reaction areas
Displays labels with exact price values
Updates automatically based on higher timeframe closes
Provides fills between zone boundaries for visual clarity
Pivot Formulas Explained
// Standard Pivot - Classic (H+L+C)/3 calculation
pp := (pivotHigh + pivotLow + pivotClose) / 3
r1 := 2 * pp - pivotLow
s1 := 2 * pp - pivotHigh
r2 := pp + pivotRange
s2 := pp - pivotRange
// Fibonacci Pivot - Uses Fib ratios for level spacing
r1 := pp + 0.382 * pivotRange
r2 := pp + 0.618 * pivotRange
r3 := pp + 1.0 * pivotRange
// Camarilla Pivot - Tighter levels for intraday
r1 := pivotClose + pivotRange * 1.1 / 12
r2 := pivotClose + pivotRange * 1.1 / 6
r3 := pivotClose + pivotRange * 1.1 / 4
// Woodie Pivot - Weights current close more heavily
pp := (pivotHigh + pivotLow + 2 * close) / 4
// TD Pivot - Conditional based on open/close relationship
x = pivotClose < pivotOpen ? pivotHigh + 2*pivotLow + pivotClose :
pivotClose > pivotOpen ? 2*pivotHigh + pivotLow + pivotClose :
pivotHigh + pivotLow + 2*pivotClose
pp := x / 4
Formula Characteristics
Standard — Classic pivot calculation. Balanced levels, good for swing trading.
Fibonacci — Uses 0.382, 0.618, and 1.0 ratios. Popular with Fibonacci traders.
Camarilla — Tighter levels derived from range. Excellent for intraday mean-reversion.
Woodie — Weights current close more heavily. More responsive to recent price action.
TD — Conditional calculation based on open/close relationship. Adapts to bar type.
Zone System
Each pivot level includes an ATR-based zone that provides a more realistic area for potential price reactions:
// ATR-based zone width calculation
float atr = ta.atr(atrLength)
float zoneHalf = atr * zoneWidth / 2
// Zone boundaries around each level
zoneUpper = level + zoneHalf
zoneLower = level - zoneHalf
This accounts for market noise and helps avoid false breakout signals at exact level prices.
Visual Features
Pivot Lines — Horizontal lines at each calculated level
Zone Fills — Transparent fills between zone boundaries
Level Labels — Labels showing level name and exact price (e.g., "PP 45123.50")
Color Coding :
- Yellow: Pivot Point (PP)
- Red gradient: Resistance levels (R1, R2, R3) - darker = further from PP
- Green gradient: Support levels (S1, S2, S3) - darker = further from PP
Color Scheme
Pivot Color — Default: #FFEB3B (yellow) — Central pivot point
Resistance Color — Default: #FF5252 (red) — R1, R2, R3 levels
Support Color — Default: #4CAF50 (green) — S1, S2, S3 levels
Zone Transparency — 85-90% transparent fills around levels
Dashboard Information
The on-chart table (bottom-right corner) displays:
Selected pivot type (Standard, Fibonacci, etc.)
R3, R2, R1 resistance levels with exact prices
PP (Pivot Point) highlighted
S1, S2, S3 support levels with exact prices
Inputs Overview
Pivot Settings:
Pivot Type — Formula selection (Standard, Fibonacci, Camarilla, Woodie, TD)
Pivot Timeframe — Higher timeframe for OHLC data (default: D = Daily)
ATR Length — Period for zone width calculation (default: 14)
Zone Width — ATR multiplier for zone size (default: 0.5)
Level Display:
Show Pivot (P) — Toggle central pivot line
Show R1/S1 — Toggle first resistance/support levels
Show R2/S2 — Toggle second resistance/support levels
Show R3/S3 — Toggle third resistance/support levels
Show Zones — Toggle ATR-based zone fills
Show Labels — Toggle price labels at each level
Visual Settings:
Pivot/Resistance/Support Colors — Customizable color scheme
Line Width — Thickness of level lines (default: 2)
Extend Lines Right — Project lines forward on chart
Show Dashboard — Toggle the information table
How to Use It
For Intraday Trading:
Use Daily pivots on intraday charts (15m, 1H)
Pivot point often acts as the day's "fair value" reference
Camarilla levels work well for intraday mean-reversion
R1/S1 are the most commonly tested levels
For Swing Trading:
Use Weekly pivots on daily charts
Standard or Fibonacci formulas work well
R2/S2 and R3/S3 become more relevant
Zone boundaries provide realistic entry/exit areas
For Support/Resistance:
R levels above price act as resistance targets
S levels below price act as support targets
Zone boundaries are more realistic than exact lines
Multiple formula confluence adds significance
Alerts Available
DPZ Cross Above Pivot — Price crosses above central pivot
DPZ Cross Below Pivot — Price crosses below central pivot
DPZ Cross Above R1/R2 — Price breaks resistance levels
DPZ Cross Below S1/S2 — Price breaks support levels
Best Practices
Match pivot timeframe to your trading style (Daily for intraday, Weekly for swing)
Use zones instead of exact levels for more realistic expectations
Camarilla is best for mean-reversion; Standard/Fibonacci for breakouts
Combine with other indicators for confirmation
— Made with passion by officialjackofalltrades
Big Trades / Intrabar Volume Clusters by HKDescription:
This indicator brings professional Order Flow and Footprint capabilities to your chart. It detects and visualizes high-volume trade clusters inside the candle, allowing you to see exactly at which price level big market participants were active.
Unlike standard volume bars, this tool uses Intrabar Data to map significant buying and selling pressure precisely within the candle body.
ℹ️ IMPORTANT: Resolution Setting (Read First) To ensure this indicator works immediately for all users (including Free/Basic accounts), the default resolution is set to "1 Minute".
Basic/Free Users: Please keep the setting at "1" (Second-based intervals often require a paid plan).
Premium Users: For the best precision and the exact look shown in the screenshots, we highly recommend changing the Resolution setting to "5S" (5 Seconds)!
🚀 Key Features
Intrabar Precision: Leverages request.security_lower_tf to look inside the candle structure.
Noise Filtering: Only displays clusters that exceed your defined Minimum Volume threshold, filtering out retail noise.
Smart Coloring:
Green: Buying pressure (Close >= Open on the lower timeframe).
Red: Selling pressure (Close < Open on the lower timeframe).
🆕 Independent Sizing: A unique feature: You can control the Font Size and Circle Size independently.
This allows for small, non-intrusive circles with large, readable text.
⚙️ Settings
Resolution: Default is 1 (Minute). Premium users should switch to 5S for true order flow precision.
Minimum Volume: The most important filter. Determines how large a trade cluster must be to appear (e.g., 150+ for ETH, higher for BTC).
Visuals: Customize Buy/Sell colors, Circle Size, and Text Size separately.
⚠️ Visual Tip (If text is hidden)
If the bubbles or numbers appear behind the candles or disappear when clicking away:
Right-click on any of the indicator bubbles.
Select Visual Order -> Bring to Front.
This ensures the Big Trades data always floats on top of your price bars.
tncylyv - Improved Delta Volume BubbleThis script is a specialized modification and structural upgrade of the excellent "Delta Volume Bubble " by tncylyv.
While the original tool provided a fantastic foundation for statistical volume analysis, this "Zero Float" Edition was built to solve specific visual challenges faced by active traders—specifically the issue of indicators "floating" or disconnecting from price when zooming in on lower timeframes.
The Straight Improvements
This version turns a "Signal Indicator" into a complete "Trading System" with five specific upgrades:
1. Visual Stability (The "Zero Float" Fix)
Original: Used complex coordinates that could desynchronize, causing bubbles to drift or float away from candles on fast charts (1m/5m).
My Upgrade: Implemented "Magnetic Anchoring." Labels and bubbles are now physically locked to the candle wicks. They never drift, overlap, or float, no matter how much you zoom or resize the chart.
2. Cognitive Load (The HUD)
Original: Displayed raw numbers inside colored circles, requiring you to memorize color codes.
My Upgrade: Replaced numbers with Semantic Text Labels (e.g., "ABSORB", "SQUEEZE", "MOMENTUM"). You can read the market intent instantly without decoding it.
3. Regime Adaptation (AI Engine)
Original: Used a fixed threshold (e.g., Z-Score > 2.0).
My Upgrade: Added an Adaptive Learning Window. The script scans recent volatility to automatically raise the threshold during choppy markets (filtering noise) and lower it during quiet sessions (catching subtle entries).
4. Market Memory (Smart Structure)
Original: Signals disappeared into history.
My Upgrade: Draws Support/Resistance Rails extending from major volume events. This helps you visualize exactly where institutions are defending their positions.
5. Robust Data Handling
My Upgrade: Added a Hybrid Fallback Engine. If granular 1-minute data isn't available (e.g., on historical charts), the script seamlessly switches to an estimation model so the indicator never "breaks" or disappears.
Core Logic
Z-Score Normalization: We don't look at raw volume; we look at statistical anomalies (Standard Deviations).
Absorption: Detects "Effort vs. Result"—high volume with tiny price movement (Trapped Traders).
Squeeze: Highlights areas where a breakout is imminent due to volatility compression.
Credits
Original Concept & Code: tncylyv (Delta Volume Bubble ). This script would not exist without his brilliant groundwork.
Modifications: Visual Anchoring, HUD Text System, AI Thresholding, and Structure Rails added in this edition.
This script is open-source to keep the spirit of the original author alive. Use it to understand the "Why" behind the move.
Market Acceptance Zones [Interakktive]Market Acceptance Zones (MAZ) identifies statistical price acceptance — areas where the market reaches agreement and price rotates rather than trends.
Unlike traditional support/resistance tools, MAZ does not assume where price "should" react. Instead, it highlights regions where multiple internal conditions confirm balance: directional efficiency drops, effort approximately equals result, volatility contracts, and participation remains stable.
This is a market-state diagnostic tool, not a signal generator.
█ WHAT THE ZONES REPRESENT
MAZ (ATF) — Chart Timeframe Acceptance
A MAZ marks an area where price displayed rotational behaviour and the auction temporarily agreed on value. These zones often act as compression regions, fair-price areas, or boundaries of consolidation where impulsive follow-through is less likely.
Use ATF MAZs to:
- Identify rotational environments
- Avoid chasing price inside balance
- Frame consolidation prior to expansion
MAZ • HTF / MAZ • 2/3 — Multi-Timeframe Acceptance (AMTF)
When Multi-Timeframe mode is enabled, MAZ evaluates acceptance on:
- The chart timeframe
- Two higher structural timeframes
If the minimum consensus threshold is met (default: 2 of 3), the zone is classified as AMTF. These zones represent stronger agreement and typically decay more slowly than single-timeframe acceptance.
AMTF zones are structurally stronger and are useful for:
- Higher-quality rotation areas
- Pullback framing within trends
- Context alignment across timeframes
H • MAZ — Historic Acceptance Zones
Historic MAZs represent older acceptance that has transitioned out of active relevance. These zones are hidden by default and can be enabled to provide long-term memory context.
█ AUTO MULTI-TIMEFRAME LOGIC
When MTF Mode is set to Auto, MAZ uses a deterministic structural mapping based on the current chart timeframe:
- 5m → 15m + 1H
- 15m → 1H + 4H
- 1H → 4H + 1D
- 4H → 1D + 1W
- 1D → 1W + 1M
This ensures consistent higher-timeframe context without manual configuration. Advanced users may switch to Manual mode to define custom timeframes.
█ ZONE LIFECYCLE
MAZ zones are dynamic and maintain an internal lifecycle:
- Active — Acceptance remains relevant
- Aging — Acceptance quality is degrading
- Historic — Retained only for memory context
Zones track price interaction and re-acceptance, which can stabilise or strengthen them. Weak or stale zones are automatically removed to keep the chart clean.
█ HOW TRADERS USE MAZ
MAZ is designed to provide structure, not entries.
Common applications include:
- Avoiding chop when price is inside acceptance
- Framing expansion after clean breaks from MAZ
- Identifying higher-quality rotational pullbacks (AMTF zones)
- Defining objective invalidation using zone boundaries
█ SETTINGS OVERVIEW
Market Acceptance Zones — Core
- Acceptance Lookback
- ATR Length
- Zone Frequency (Conservative / Balanced / Aggressive)
Market Acceptance Zones — Zones
- Maximum Zones
- Fade & Stale Bars
- Historic Zone Visibility (default OFF)
Market Acceptance Zones — Timeframes
- MTF Mode (Off / Auto / Manual)
- Manual Higher Timeframes
- Minimum Consensus Requirement
Market Acceptance Zones — Visuals
- Neon / Muted Theme
- Zone Labels & Consensus Detail
- Optional Midline Display
█ DISCLAIMER
This indicator is a market context and diagnostic tool only.
It does not generate trade signals, entries, or exits.
Past acceptance behaviour does not guarantee future price action.
Always combine with independent analysis and proper risk management.
Market time opens @NeoNztime opens marked out new york session , london session, asia session and highs and lows of each one
Price Prediction Forecast ModelPrice Prediction Forecast Model
This indicator projects future price ranges based on recent market volatility.
It does not predict exact prices — instead, it shows where price is statistically likely to move over the next X bars.
How It Works
Price moves up and down by different amounts each bar. This indicator measures how large those moves have been recently (volatility) using the standard deviation of log returns.
That volatility is then:
Projected forward in time
Scaled as time increases (uncertainty grows)
Converted into future price ranges
The further into the future you project, the wider the expected range becomes.
Volatility Bands (Standard Deviation–Based)
The indicator plots up to three projected volatility bands using standard deviation multipliers:
SD1 (1.0×) → Typical expected price movement
SD2 (1.25×) → Elevated volatility range
SD3 (1.5×) → High-volatility / stress range
These bands are based on standard deviation of volatility, not fixed probability guarantees.
Optional Drift
An optional drift term can be enabled to introduce a long-term directional bias (up or down).
This is useful for markets with persistent trends.
Trinity Multi-Timeframe CCITrinity Multi-Timeframe CCI Indicator
This Pine Script indicator is a powerful **multi-timeframe Commodity Channel Index (MTF CCI)** tool that displays three CCI lines on a single pane:
- **Current timeframe** (whatever chart you're viewing, e.g., 1h, 15m, etc.)
- **4-hour timeframe**
- **Daily timeframe**
All three use the same CCI length (default 20, adjustable) and are fully customizable—you can enable/disable each line, change its timeframe, color, and thickness. Horizontal levels at 0 (dashed white by default), +100 (red), and -100 (green) are also included and fully editable.
### Core Functionality & Visual Signals
The standout feature is the **dynamic coloring of the current timeframe CCI line**:
- **Green**: Strong **bullish alignment**. This occurs when **all three CCIs are above the zero line** AND the current timeframe CCI is the **highest** of the three (leading the move upward with higher-timeframe confirmation).
- **Red**: Strong **bearish alignment**. This occurs when **all three CCIs are below the zero line** AND the current timeframe CCI is the **lowest** of the three (leading the move downward with higher-timeframe confirmation).
- **Yellow**: Neutral or no clear alignment (default state when the above conditions aren't met).
An optional light background shading (green or red) highlights when the indicator is in a bullish or bearish state.
Small triangle markers appear on the pane when a new bullish or bearish alignment forms, and built-in alerts notify you of new signals or when a signal ends. These are editable to enable or disable.
### How Traders Can Use It
This indicator helps identify **high-probability trend continuations or reversals** by combining momentum (CCI) across multiple timeframes with alignment confirmation:
- **Trend-following entries**: A green current line (especially with a fresh alert) suggests strong upward momentum backed by higher timeframes—ideal for long entries or adding to positions in an uptrend.
- **Bearish entries/short setups**: A red current line signals strong downward momentum confirmed across timeframes—good for short entries or exiting longs.
- **Confluence filter**: Use it as a filter for other strategies. Only take trades in the direction of the alignment (e.g., only long if current line is green).
- **Early warning of weakness**: When the current line turns yellow after being green/red, it often signals the trend is losing multi-timeframe support—useful for tightening stops or taking partial profits.
In essence, it visually answers the question: “Is the short-term momentum not only strong, but also aligned with and leading the medium- and long-term momentum?” When the answer is yes (green or red), it highlights moments of **multi-timeframe confluence**—some of the most reliable setups in technical trading.
The alerts make it practical for active traders: you get notified the moment a strong aligned signal appears, without needing to watch the chart constantly.
It's clean, highly customizable, and focuses on one clear concept—**multi-timeframe CCI leadership**—making it excellent for trend, swing, and even intraday traders looking for higher-timeframe confirmation.
Range EncapsulatorWhen a user selects a start date and the desired duration, the specified date range will be highlighted. High and low data lines corresponding to this range will be drawn. Additionally, quarter-point interval lines from the previous data range will be displayed between the high and low lines of the current range, provided they fall within those boundaries.
Account GuardianAccount Guardian: Dynamic Risk/Reward Overlay
Introduction
Account Guardian is an open-source indicator for TradingView designed to help traders evaluate trade setups before entering positions. It automatically calculates Risk-to-Reward ratios based on market structure, displays visual Stop Loss and Take Profit zones, and provides real-time position sizing recommendations.
The indicator addresses a fundamental question every trader should ask before entering a trade: "Does this setup make mathematical sense?" Account Guardian answers this question visually and numerically, helping traders avoid impulsive entries with poor risk profiles.
Core Functionality
Account Guardian performs four primary functions:
Detects swing highs and swing lows to identify logical stop loss placement levels
Calculates Risk-to-Reward ratios for both long and short setups in real-time
Displays visual SL/TP zones on the chart for immediate trade planning
Computes position sizing based on your account size and risk tolerance
The goal is to provide traders with instant feedback on whether a potential trade meets their minimum risk/reward criteria before committing capital.
How It Works
Swing Detection
The indicator uses pivot point detection to identify recent swing highs and swing lows on the chart. These swing points serve as logical areas for stop loss placement:
For Long Trades: The most recent swing low becomes the stop loss level. Price breaking below this level would invalidate the bullish thesis.
For Short Trades: The most recent swing high becomes the stop loss level. Price breaking above this level would invalidate the bearish thesis.
The swing detection lookback period is configurable, allowing you to adjust sensitivity based on your trading timeframe and style.
It automatically adjusts the tp and sl when it is applied to your chart so it is always moving up and down!
Risk/Reward Calculation
Once swing levels are identified, the indicator calculates:
Entry Price: Current close price (where you would enter)
Stop Loss: Recent swing low (for longs) or swing high (for shorts)
Risk: Distance from entry to stop loss
Take Profit: Entry plus (Risk × Target Multiplier)
R:R Ratio: Reward divided by Risk
The R:R ratio is then evaluated against your configured thresholds to determine if the setup is valid, marginal, or poor.
Visual Elements
SL/TP Zones
When enabled, the indicator draws colored boxes on the chart showing:
Red Zone: Stop Loss area - the region between your entry and stop loss
Green/Gold/Red Zone: Take Profit area - colored based on R:R quality
The color coding provides instant visual feedback:
Green: R:R meets or exceeds your "Good R:R" threshold (default 3:1)
Gold: R:R meets minimum threshold but below "Good" (between 2:1 and 3:1)
Red: R:R below minimum threshold - setup should be avoided
Swing Point Markers
Small circles mark detected swing points on the chart:
Green circles: Swing lows (potential support / long SL levels)
Red circles: Swing highs (potential resistance / short SL levels)
Dashboard Panel
The dashboard in the top-right corner displays comprehensive trade planning information:
R:R Row: Current Risk-to-Reward ratio for long and short setups
Status Row: VALID, OK, BAD, or N/A based on R:R thresholds
Stop Loss Row: Exact price level for stop loss placement
Take Profit Row: Exact price level for take profit placement
Pos Size Row: Recommended position size based on your risk parameters
Risk $ Row: Dollar amount at risk per trade
Position Sizing Logic
The indicator calculates position size using the formula:
Position Size = Risk Amount / Risk per Unit
Where:
Risk Amount = Account Size × (Risk Percentage / 100)
Risk per Unit = Entry Price - Stop Loss Price
For example, with a $10,000 account risking 1% per trade ($100), if your entry is at 100 and stop loss at 98 (risk of 2 per unit), your position size would be 50 units.
Input Parameters
Swing Detection:
Swing Lookback: Number of bars to look back for pivot detection (default: 10). Higher values find more significant swing points but may be slower to update.
Target Multiplier: Multiplier applied to risk to calculate take profit distance (default: 2). A value of 2 means TP is 2× the distance of SL from entry.
Risk/Reward Thresholds:
Minimum R:R: Minimum acceptable Risk-to-Reward ratio (default: 2.0). Setups below this show as "BAD" in red.
Good R:R: Threshold for excellent setups (default: 3.0). Setups at or above this show as "VALID" in green.
Account Settings:
Account Size ($): Your trading account size in dollars (default: 10,000). Used for position sizing calculations.
Risk Per Trade (%): Percentage of account to risk per trade (default: 1.0%). Professional traders typically risk 0.5-2% per trade.
Display:
Show SL/TP Zones: Toggle visibility of the colored zone boxes on chart (default: enabled)
Show Dashboard: Toggle visibility of the information panel (default: enabled)
Analyze Direction: Choose to analyze Long only, Short only, or Both directions (default: Both)
How to Use This Indicator
Basic Workflow:
Add the indicator to your chart
Configure your account size and risk percentage in the settings
Set your minimum and good R:R thresholds based on your trading rules
Look at the dashboard to see current R:R for potential long and short entries
Only consider trades where the status shows "VALID" or at minimum "OK"
Use the displayed SL and TP levels for your order placement
Use the position size recommendation to determine lot/contract size
Interpreting the Dashboard:
VALID (Green): Excellent setup - R:R meets your "Good" threshold. This is the ideal scenario for taking a trade.
OK (Gold): Acceptable setup - R:R meets minimum but isn't optimal. Consider taking if other confluence factors align.
BAD (Red): Poor setup - R:R below minimum threshold. Avoid this trade or wait for better entry.
N/A (Gray): Cannot calculate - usually means no valid swing point detected yet.
Best Practices:
Use this indicator as a filter, not a signal generator. It tells you IF a trade makes sense, not WHEN to enter.
Combine with your existing entry strategy - use Account Guardian to validate setups from other analysis.
Adjust the swing lookback based on your timeframe. Lower timeframes may need smaller lookback values.
Be honest with your account size input - accurate position sizing requires accurate inputs.
Consider the target multiplier carefully. Higher multipliers mean larger potential reward but lower probability of hitting TP.
Alerts
The indicator includes four alert conditions:
Good Long Setup: Triggers when long R:R reaches or exceeds your "Good R:R" threshold
Good Short Setup: Triggers when short R:R reaches or exceeds your "Good R:R" threshold
Bad Long Setup: Triggers when long R:R falls below your minimum threshold
Bad Short Setup: Triggers when short R:R falls below your minimum threshold
These alerts can help you monitor multiple charts and get notified when favorable setups appear.
Technical Implementation
The indicator is built using Pine Script v6 and includes:
Pivot-based swing detection using ta.pivothigh() and ta.pivotlow()
Dynamic box drawing for visual SL/TP zones
Table-based dashboard for clean information display
Color-coded visual feedback system
Persistent variable tracking for swing levels
Code Structure:
// Swing Detection
float swingHi = ta.pivothigh(high, swingLen, swingLen)
float swingLo = ta.pivotlow(low, swingLen, swingLen)
// R:R Calculation for Long
float longSL = recentSwingLo
float longRisk = entry - longSL
float longTP = entry + (longRisk * targetMult)
float longRR = (longTP - entry) / longRisk
// Position Sizing
float riskAmount = accountSize * (riskPct / 100)
float posSize = riskAmount / longRisk
Limitations
The indicator uses historical swing points which may not always represent optimal SL placement for your specific strategy
Position sizing assumes you can trade fractional units - adjust accordingly for instruments with minimum lot sizes
R:R calculations assume linear price movement and don't account for gaps or slippage
The indicator doesn't predict price direction - it only evaluates the mathematical viability of a setup
Swing detection has inherent lag due to the lookback period required for pivot confirmation
Recommended Settings by Trading Style
Scalping (1-5 minute charts):
Swing Lookback: 5-8
Target Multiplier: 1-2
Minimum R:R: 1.5
Good R:R: 2.0
Day Trading (15-60 minute charts):
Swing Lookback: 8-12
Target Multiplier: 2
Minimum R:R: 2.0
Good R:R: 3.0
Swing Trading (4H-Daily charts):
Swing Lookback: 10-20
Target Multiplier: 2-3
Minimum R:R: 2.5
Good R:R: 4.0
Why Risk/Reward Matters
Many traders focus solely on win rate, but profitability depends on the combination of win rate AND risk/reward ratio. Consider these scenarios:
50% win rate with 1:1 R:R = Breakeven (before costs)
50% win rate with 2:1 R:R = Profitable
40% win rate with 3:1 R:R = Profitable
60% win rate with 1:2 R:R = Losing money
Account Guardian helps ensure you only take trades where the math works in your favor, even if you're wrong more often than you're right.
Disclaimer
This indicator is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as financial, investment, trading, or any other type of advice or recommendation.
Trading involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. The calculations provided by this indicator are based on historical price data and mathematical formulas that may not accurately predict future price movements.
Position sizing recommendations are estimates based on user inputs and should be verified before placing actual trades. Always consider factors such as leverage, margin requirements, and broker-specific rules when determining actual position sizes.
The Risk-to-Reward ratios displayed are theoretical calculations based on swing point detection. Actual trade outcomes will vary based on market conditions, execution quality, and other factors not captured by this indicator.
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Users should thoroughly test any trading approach in a demo environment before risking real capital. The authors and publishers of this indicator are not responsible for any losses or damages arising from its use.
Always consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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