FVGC - SignalsFVGC — Signals (by Capital Complex)
Part of the FVGC Suite.
Purpose-built for Nasdaq-100 futures (NQ/MNQ), this companion to “FVGC — Visual Overlay” turns the overlay’s structure into tightly-gated entry signals—focusing on the first qualified engulf after a valid FVG tap inside your trading windows. The rules and defaults have been shaped by years of systematic backtesting (no performance claims).
## What it does
FVGC — Signals listens for a specific sequence and only then prints a trade signal:
* Retrace→ Tap→ Engulf: The ultimate continuation model, FVGC by Capital Complex.
* Opposing-FVG safety: As per the FVGC model by Capital Complex, optimal setups avoid opposing restrictions such as opposing FVGs, this is all coded into your entries.
* Distance-aware engulf: Engulfing candle restrictions based on data backed optimizations, timeframe and volatility aware.
* Fail-to-Close integrity: Require minimal interaction with rejection FVG.
* Structured drawings: TP/SL/BE are optimally sized on setup conditions, with point distances labelled for quick assessment.
Everything updates in real-time and only prints after the full sequence is satisfied, so you see one clean, first-engulf signal per opportunity (or one-and-done per gap if you choose).
## Why traders use it
* Clarity at the moment of commitment: Signals only fire after strict models are met.
* Designed for NQ: Defaults reflect NY RTH behavior and typical NQ volatility patterns.
* Noise control: Auto distance caps and fail-to-close filters help avoid low-quality chases.
* Pairs perfectly with Overlay: Use Visual Overlay for context (sessions, HTF FVG lines, news footprints) and Signals for the entry trigger.
## Key features & options
* Timezone-aware sessions: Three trading windows.
Models:
* FVGC with BOS.
* FVGC with IFVG.
Filters:
* Engulf distance cap (auto optimized for 30s/1m/2m) with volatility overide.
* Opp-FVG 50% override (allow inside if close passes the opposing gap’s midpoint).
* Fail-to-Close(inside and/or past midpoint).
* Trade management visuals: Optimal TP/SL/BE lines and right-side points labels.
* Entry limits: Allow multiple entries per same FVG or **one-and-done**.
* Day “intensity” shading: Grades the 09:30–09:35 points range to hint at expected intraday pace during 09:30–11:30.
## How to use
1. Load FVGC — Signals on 30 sec.
2. Set your Timezone and enable the Trading Window(s) you use (default 09:30–11:30 NY).
3. Choose Models (BOS / IFVG) and enable Filters (distance cap, open override, Opp-FVG 50%, Fail-to-Close) as desired.
4. (Optional) Toggle TP/SL/BE drawings and “wait for close” for conservative rendering.
5. Use alongside FVGC — Visual Overlay so the structural context and the entry triggers remain in sync.
## Notes
* Signals are calculated without lookahead; non-standard chart types are not supported for signal generation.
* This is an entry-signals and visualization tool, not an execution strategy. Risk sizing, commissions, slippage, and order handling remain the user’s responsibility.
* Years of backtesting informed defaults and guardrails; past results do not guarantee future performance.
## Credits & suite
**Capital Complex — FVGC Suite**
© TheHiddenMarkets (code components).
지표 및 전략
NLR-ADX Divergence Strategy Triple-ConfirmedHow it works
Builds a cleaner DMI/ADX
Recomputes classic +DI, −DI, ADX over a user-set length.
Then “non-linear regresses” each series toward a mean (your choice: dynamic EMA of the series or a fixed Static Mid like 50).
The further a value is from the mean, the stronger the pull (controlled by alphaMin/alphaMax and the γ exponent), giving smoother, more stable DI/ADX lines with less whipsaw.
Optional EMA smoothing on top of that.
Lock in values at confirmed pivots
Uses price pivots (left/right bars) to confirm swing lows and highs.
When a pivot confirms, the script captures (“freezes”) the current +DI, −DI, and ADX values at that bar and stores them. This avoids later drift from smoothing/EMAs.
Check for triple divergence
For a bullish setup (potential long):
Price makes a Lower Low vs. a prior pivot low,
+DI is higher than before (bulls quietly stronger),
−DI is lower (bears weakening),
ADX is lower (trend fatigue).
For a bearish setup (potential short)
Price makes a Higher High,
+DI is lower, −DI is higher,
ADX is lower.
Adds a “no-intersection” sanity check: between the two pivots, the live series shouldn’t snake across the straight line connecting endpoints. This filters messy, low-quality structures.
Trade logic
On a valid triple-confirm, places a strategy.entry (Long for bullish, Short for bearish) and optionally labels the bar (BUY or SELL with +DI/−DI/ADX arrows).
Simple flip behavior: if you’re long and a new short signal prints (or vice versa), it closes the open side and flips.
Key inputs you can tweak
Custom DMI Settings
DMI Length — base length for DI/ADX.
Non-Linear Regression Model
Mean Reference — EMA(series) (dynamic) or Static mid (e.g., 50).
Dynamic Mean Length & Deviation Scale Length — govern the mean and scale used for regression.
Min/Max Regression & Non-Linearity Exponent (γ) — how strongly values are pulled toward the mean (stronger when far away).
Divergence Engine
Pivot Left/Right Bars — how strict the swing confirmation is (larger = more confirmation, more delay).
Min Bars Between Pivots — avoids comparing “near-duplicate” swings.
Max Historical Pivots to Store — memory cap.
Squeeze Momentum ProSQUEEZE MOMENTUM PRO - Enhanced Visual Dashboard
A modernized version of the TTM Squeeze Momentum indicator, designed for cleaner visual interpretation and faster decision-making.
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📊 WHAT IS THE SQUEEZE?
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The "squeeze" occurs when Bollinger Bands contract inside Keltner Channels, indicating extremely low volatility. This compression typically precedes explosive directional moves - the tighter the squeeze, the bigger the potential breakout.
John Carter's TTM Squeeze concept (from "Mastering the Trade") combines this volatility compression with momentum direction to identify high-probability setups.
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✨ WHAT'S NEW IN THIS VERSION
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🎯 VISUAL STATUS BAR
- Real-time squeeze state with clear labels
- Color-coded backgrounds (Red = Building, Green = Fired Bullish, Orange = Fired Bearish)
- Squeeze duration counter to gauge compression time
📊 ENHANCED HISTOGRAM
- 4-color momentum gradient (Strong Bull/Weak Bull/Weak Bear/Strong Bear)
- Instantly shows both direction AND strength
- Background shading for current market state
🔥 SQUEEZE INTENSITY GAUGE
- 5-dot pressure indicator showing compression tightness
- Percentage display of squeeze strength
- Only appears during active squeezes
📈 REAL-TIME METRICS PANEL
- Current momentum value
- Direction indicator (increasing/decreasing)
- Strength assessment (strong/weak)
🔔 COMPREHENSIVE ALERTS
- Squeeze started
- Squeeze fired (bullish/bearish)
- Momentum crossovers
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🎮 HOW TO USE
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1. WAIT FOR SQUEEZE
• Red status bar appears
• Intensity dots show compression level
• Longer duration = potentially bigger move
2. WATCH FOR RELEASE
• Status changes to "FIRED - BULLISH" or "FIRED - BEARISH"
• Histogram color confirms momentum direction
• Background highlights the event
3. MANAGE POSITION
• Monitor momentum strength in metrics panel
• Exit when histogram changes color (momentum reversal)
• Use with trend/volume confirmation
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⚙️ CUSTOMIZATION
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- Toggle status bar, metrics, intensity dots independently
- Adjustable BB/KC parameters
- Custom color schemes
- Show/hide squeeze duration
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🙏 CREDITS
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Original TTM Squeeze concept: John F. Carter
Original indicator code: LazyBear (@LazyBear)
This builds on LazyBear's excellent implementation of the TTM Squeeze Momentum indicator, adding modern visual elements and real-time dashboards for improved usability.
Original indicator: "Squeeze Momentum Indicator "
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⚠️ DISCLAIMER
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This indicator is for educational purposes. Always use proper risk management and combine with other forms of analysis. No indicator guarantees profitable trades.
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Best used on: Day trading timeframes (1m-15m) for momentum plays
Combine with: Volume analysis, trend filters, support/resistance levels
FVGC — Visual OverlayFVGC — Visual Overlay (by Capital Complex)
Part of the FVGC Suite.
A clean, session-aware overlay that draws the context you trade inside: current price-action reference levels, draws on liquidity, HTF FVG lines, and scheduled news footprints—purpose-built to pair with the companion **“FVGC — Signals”** indicator.
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## What it does
FVGC — Visual Overlay keeps your chart uncluttered while putting the most traded “magnets” and timing cues in view:
Session & prior-day reference levels
* Previous NY (09:30–16:00) High/Low
* Asia (19:00–02:00) and London (02:00–08:00) High/Low
* Prior-Day High/Low (18:00→18:00 roll)
* Opening Range (09:30–09:45) High/Low
* 09:30 one-minute High/Low
News footprints (Forex Factory)
* Vertical event markers (impact-aware)
* Optional 1-minute **Data High/Low** lines per event to track the true expansion bar
HTF displacement context
* 15m / 1h / 4h FVG “lines” (unmitigated) that extend until tagged, then auto-freeze
LTF price-action scaffolding
* FVG boxes (30s/1m/2m)*drawn only inside user-defined trading windows
* Boxes dim on mitigation and freeze on inversion for crystal-clear state at a glance
Everything is designed to update in real-time, extend while active, and freeze the moment price “takes” the level—so you always know which magnets remain live.
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## Why traders use it
* Immediate context: See where today sits relative to yesterday’s extremes, global sessions, and OR.
* Liquidity mapping: Tag path-of-least-resistance with HTF FVG lines and news Data HL.
* Noise-free timing: Limit LTF detections to your **Trading Windows** (e.g., 09:30–11:30 ET).
* Pairs perfectly with entries: Use this with **FVGC — Signals** for tap/engulf/inversion logic while the overlay handles the visuals.
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## Key features & options
* Timezone-aware - (default: America/New_York)
* Trading Windows (x3) - with pre-window drawing option for early scaffolding
* Master visual gates
* DOL Visuals: gate OR/09:30/Prev-Day/Prev-NY/Asia/London/HTF FVG/6–10am HL
* LTF Visuals: gate LTF FVG boxes & ref lines
* Impact filters for news (High/Medium)
* Auto-trim & weekly resets where appropriate to keep charts tidy
* Color controls for every element (including mitigated/inverted FVG styling)
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## How to use
1. Load “FVGC — Visual Overlay.” - Set your Timezone and Trading Windows.
2. Toggle DOL Visuals and LTF Visuals to match your workflow.
3. (Optional) Enable News and Data HL for expansion tracking around releases.
4. For entry logic and automation of Capital Complex FVGC model, add FVGC — Signals on the same chart.
> Tip: Keep HTF FVG lines on and let them freeze when tagged to preserve the day’s structural story.
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## Notes
* Designed for **index futures, indices, and liquid FX** where session structure and news matter.
* Uses an on-chart Forex Factory decode for event timing; impact labels/HL lines are optional.
* This script is **visual only**—no orders/alerts; pair it with **FVGC — Signals** for signal generation.
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## Credits & suite
* **Capital Complex — FVGC Suite**
* News decoding utilities courtesy of **toodegrees** libraries.
* © TheHiddenMarkets (code components).
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## Disclaimer
This tool is for **educational purposes only** and does **not** constitute financial advice. Trading involves risk; do your own research and manage risk appropriately.
XAUUSD Multi-Timeframe Supertrend Alert v2**Indicator Overview: XAUUSD Multi-Timeframe Supertrend Alert v2**
**Core Components:**
1. **Multi-Timeframe Supertrend System**
- Two Supertrend indicators (ST1 & ST2) with customizable timeframes
- ST1 typically set to Daily, ST2 to Weekly as main trend
- Visualized with distinct colors and background fills
2. **Customizable SMA**
- Adjustable period and timeframe
- Plotted as blue line for additional trend reference
3. **Neutral Zone System**
- Creates a neutral line offset from ST1 by customizable tick distance
- Yellow dashed line that adjusts based on ST1 trend direction
- **Alert Conditions:**
- **Test Buy Zone**: Both ST1 & ST2 in uptrend AND price enters neutral zone above ST1
- **Test Sell Zone**: Both ST1 & ST2 in downtrend AND price enters neutral zone below ST1
4. **Distance Lines from ST2**
- Upper/lower lines at customizable tick distance from ST2
- Purple dashed lines with touch alerts
**Trading Signals:**
- **Bullish Signal**: Price above ST2 but below ST1 (potential buy)
- **Bearish Signal**: Price below ST2 but above ST1 (potential sell)
- **Neutral Zone Alerts**: Price enters defined zone when both trends align
- **Line Touch Alerts**: Price touches distance lines from ST2
**Alert System:**
- Limited to 3 consecutive alerts per signal type
- Visual markers (triangles, diamonds, circles)
- Background coloring for signal zones
- Separate alert conditions for each signal type
**Visual Features:**
- Candles colored green/red based on signals
- Clear trend visualization with colored backgrounds
- Real-time alert markers without information table clutter
This indicator provides multi-timeframe trend analysis with precise entry zone detection and comprehensive alert system for XAUUSD trading. SAM89 M15, ST1 (5:10) M5, ST2 ( 1,5:20) H1, Test Buy Sell 7000, Line 15000
Trend change[YI_YA_HA_]這是一個趨勢變化和盤整突破偵測指標。
This is a trend change and consolidation breakout detection indicator.
它能自動識別價格進入狹窄盤整區間。
It automatically identifies when price enters a tight consolidation range.
當價格突破箱型上緣，就判定為上升趨勢開始。
When price closes above the box top, it signals the start of an uptrend.
當價格突破箱型下緣，則觸發下跌趨勢警報。
When price closes below the box bottom, it triggers a downtrend alert.
程式會畫出黃色盤整箱體，突破後自動消失。
The script draws a yellow consolidation box that auto-deletes after breakout.
突破向上時，會從低點畫一條綠色趨勢線持續延伸。
On upward breakout, a green trendline is drawn from the low and extends right.
右側標籤即時顯示目前趨勢狀態與價格。
A label on the right shows the current trend status and price in real-time.
DTCC RECAPS Dates 2020-2025This is a simple indicator which marks the RECAPS dates of the DTCC, during the periods of 2020 to 2025.
These dates have marked clear settlement squeezes in the past, such as GME's squeeze of January 2021.
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The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has published the 2025 schedule for its Reconfirmation and Re-pricing Service (RECAPS) through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC). RECAPS is a monthly process for comparing and re-pricing eligible equities, municipals, corporate bonds, and Unit Investment Trusts (UITs) that have aged two business days or more .
At its core, the Reconfirmation and Re-pricing Service (RECAPS) is a risk management tool used by the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC), a subsidiary of the DTCC. Its primary purpose is to reduce the risks associated with aged, unsettled trades in the U.S. securities market .
When a trade is executed, it is sent to the NSCC for clearing and settlement. However, for various reasons, some trades may not settle on their scheduled date and become "aged." These unsettled trades create risk for both the trading parties and the clearinghouse (NSCC) because the value of the underlying securities can change over time. If a trade fails to settle and one of the parties defaults, the NSCC may have to step in to complete the transaction at the current market price, which could result in a loss.
RECAPS mitigates this risk by systematically re-pricing these aged, open trading obligations to the current market value. This process ensures that the financial obligations of the clearing members accurately reflect the present value of the securities, preventing the accumulation of significant, unmanaged market risk .
Detailed Mechanics: How Does it Work?
The RECAPS process revolves around two key dates you asked about: the RECAPS Date and the Settlement Date .
The RECAPS Date: On this day, the NSCC runs a process to identify all eligible trades that have remained unsettled for two business days or more. These "aged" trades are then re-priced to the current market value. This re-pricing is not just a simple recalculation; it generates new settlement instructions. The original, unsettled trade is effectively cancelled and replaced with a new one at the current market price. This is done through the NSCC's Obligation Warehouse.
The Settlement Date: This is typically the business day following the RECAPS date. On this date, the financial settlement of the re-priced trades occurs. The difference in value between the original trade price and the new, re-priced value is settled between the two trading parties. This "mark-to-market" adjustment is processed through the members' settlement accounts at the DTCC.
Essentially, the process ensures that any gains or losses due to price changes in the underlying security are realized and settled periodically, rather than being deferred until the trade is ultimately settled or cancelled.
Are These Dates Used to Check Margin Requirements?
Yes, indirectly, this process is closely tied to managing margin and collateral requirements for NSCC members. Here’s how:
The NSCC requires its members to post collateral to a clearing fund, which acts as a mutualized guarantee against defaults. The amount of collateral each member must provide is calculated based on their potential risk exposure to the clearinghouse.
By re-pricing aged trades to current market values through RECAPS, the NSCC gets a more accurate picture of each member's outstanding obligations and, therefore, their current risk profile. If a member has a large number of unsettled trades that have moved against them in value, the re-pricing will crystallize that loss, which will be settled the next day.
This regular re-pricing and settlement of aged trades prevent the build-up of large, unrealized losses that could increase a member's risk profile beyond what their posted collateral can cover. While RECAPS is not the only mechanism for calculating margin (the NSCC has a complex system for daily margin calls based on overall portfolio risk), it is a crucial component for managing the specific risk posed by aged, unsettled transactions. It ensures that the value of these obligations is kept current, which in turn helps ensure that collateral levels remain adequate.
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Future dates of 2025:
- November 12, 2025 (Wed)
- November 25, 2025 (Tue)
- December 11, 2025 (Thu)
- December 29, 2025 (Mon)
The dates for 2026 haven't been published yet at this time.
The RECAPS process is essentially the industry's way of retrying the settlement of all unresolved FTDs, netting outstanding obligations, and gradually forcing resolution (either delivery or buy-in). Monitoring RECAPS cycles is one way to track the lifecycle, accumulation, and eventual resolution (or persistence) of failures to deliver in the U.S. market.
The US Stock market has become a game of settlement dates and FTDs, therefore this can be useful to track.
No-Trade Zones UTC+7This indicator helps you visualize and backtest your preferred trading hours. For example, if you have a 9-to-5 job, you obviously can’t trade during that time — and when backtesting, you should avoid those hours too. It also marks weekends if you prefer not to trade on those days.
By highlighting no-trade periods directly on the chart, you can easily see when you shouldn’t be taking trades, without constantly checking the time or date by hovering over the chart. It makes backtesting smoother and more realistic for your personal schedule.
Goldencrossover - ema 5 over 13&26Goldencrossover - ema 5 over ema13& ema26 over the same candle.
Both up and down. If there is any such crossover during the same candle, then the indicator will highlight.
TQQQ Strategy based on QQQ Signals (with Alerts)Trading view script for TQQQ and SQQ, Entry condition for TQQ and exit SQQQ - Close above 200 MA, close below 20 day MA, 5 days RSI below 45 for QQQ Exit condition for TQQQ and entry condition for SQQQ - 5 days RSI ends above 65
#1 Vishal Toora Buy Sell Tablecopyright Vishal Toora
**“© 2025 Vishal Toora — counting volumes so you don’t have to. Buy, sell, or just stare at the screen.”**
Or a few more playful options:
1. **“© Vishal Toora — making deltas speak louder than your ex.”**
2. **“© Vishal Toora — one signal to rule them all (Buy/Sell/Neutral).”**
3. **“© Vishal Toora — because guessing markets is so 2024.”**
Disclaimer: This indicator is for educational and informational purposes only. I do not claim 100% accuracy, and you are responsible for your own trading decisions.
X C/P VPDescription
The X C/P VP indicator visualizes intraperiod option flow dynamics for any selected call and put contracts. It plots the volume of both options as overlapping histograms, allowing traders to observe where liquidity and participation are concentrated.
A small dot appears above a bar only when the option’s closing price increases relative to the prior bar, providing an immediate visual cue of upward price pressure within volume spikes.
By combining these two layers—volume intensity and directional confirmation—the indicator makes it easy to spot where the market is actively repricing risk across the call/put structure.
Use Case
Designed for 0DTE and short-dated options, especially index ETFs such as QQQ or SPY.
Helps traders compare call vs. put participation to gauge sentiment skew and intraday balance.
Useful for monitoring volume surges tied to delta hedging, gamma shifts, or option repricing following volatility or directional moves.
Can be applied on 1-minute to 15-minute timeframes to observe how option volume evolves through key market sessions (e.g., open, midday, close).
Dots highlight periods where premium expansion accompanies increased volume—often an early sign of momentum or positioning bias.
Summary
X C/P VP serves as a lightweight, visually intuitive tool to read the rhythm of call and put activity intraday—offering an at-a-glance pulse of which side of the options market is taking control.
Market SessionsMarket Sessions (Asian, London, NY, Pacific)
Summary
This indicator plots the main global market sessions (Asian, European, American, Pacific) as boxes on your chart, complete with dynamic high/low tracking.
It's an essential tool for intraday traders to track session-based volatility patterns and visualize key support/resistance levels (like the Asian Range) that often define price action for the rest of the day.
Who it’s for
Intraday traders, scalpers, and day traders who need to visualize market hours and session-based ranges. If your strategy depends on the London open, the New York close, or the Asian range, this script will map it out for you.
What it shows
Customizable Session Boxes: Four fully configurable boxes for the Asian, European (London), American (New York), and Pacific (Sydney) sessions.
Session High & Low: The script tracks and boxes the highest high and lowest low of each session, dynamically updating as the session progresses.
Session Labels: Clear labels (e.g., "AS", "EU") mark each session, anchored to the start time.
Key Features
Powerful Timezone Control: This is the core feature.
Use Exchange Timezone (Default): Simply enter session times (e.g., 8:00 for London) relative to the exchange's timezone (e.g., "NASDAQ" or "BINANCE").
Use UTC Offset: Uncheck the box and enter a UTC offset (e.g., +3 or -5). Now, all session times you enter are relative to that specific UTC offset. This gives you full control regardless of the chart you're on.
Fully Customizable: Toggle any session on/off.
Style Control: Change the fill color, border color, transparency, border width, and line style (Solid, Dashed, Dotted) for each session individually.
Smart Labels: Labels stay anchored to the start of the session (no "sliding") and float just above the session high.
Why this helps
Track Volatility & Market Behavior: Visually identify the "personality" of each session. Some sessions might consistently produce powerful pumps or dumps, while others are prone to sideways "chop" or accumulation. This indicator helps you see these repeating patterns.
Find Key Support/Resistance Levels: The High and Low of a session (e.g., the Asian Range) often become critical support and resistance levels for the next session (e.g., London). This script makes it easy to spot these "session-to-session" S/R flips and reactions.
Aid Statistical Analysis: The script provides the core visual data for your statistical research. You can easily track how often the London session breaks the Asian high, or which session is most likely to reverse the trend, helping you build a robust trading plan.
Context is King: Instantly see which market is active, which are overlapping (like the high-volume London-NY overlap), and which have closed.
Quick setup
Go to Timezone Settings.
Decide how you want to enter times:
Easy (Default): Leave Use Exchange Timezone checked. Enter session times based on the chart's native exchange (e.g., for BTC/USDT on Binance, use UTC+0 times).
Manual (Pro): Uncheck Use Exchange Timezone. Enter your UTC Offset (e.g., +2 for Berlin). Now, enter all session times as they appear on the clock in Berlin.
Go to each session tab (Asian, European...) to enable/disable it and set the correct start/end hours and minutes.
Style the colors to match your chart theme.
Disclaimer
For educational/informational purposes only; not financial advice. Trading involves risk—manage it responsibly.
Lot Size Calculator - Gold🥇 Lot Size Calculator for Gold (XAU/USD)
Description:
A professional and accurate lot size calculator specifically designed for Gold (XAU/USD) trading. This indicator helps traders calculate the optimal position size based on account balance, risk percentage, and stop loss distance, ensuring proper risk management for every trade.
Key Features:
Accurate Gold Calculations - Properly accounts for Gold pip values ($10 per pip for standard 100oz lots)
Multi-Currency Support - Works with USD, EUR, and GBP account currencies
Flexible Contract Sizes - Supports Standard (100 oz), Mini (10 oz), and Micro (1 oz) lots
Customizable Decimal Places - Display lot sizes with 2-8 decimal precision (no rounding)
Clean Visual Design - Modern, professional info panel with gold-themed styling
Adjustable Display - Position panel anywhere on chart with customizable colors and sizes
Real-Time Calculations - Instantly updates as you adjust your risk parameters
How It Works:
The calculator uses the standard forex position sizing formula optimized for Gold:
Lot Size = Risk Amount / (Stop Loss in Pips × Pip Value Per Lot)
For Gold (XAU/USD):
Standard Lot (100 oz): 1 pip = $10
Mini Lot (10 oz): 1 pip = $1
Micro Lot (1 oz): 1 pip = $0.10
Settings:
Account Settings:
Account Balance: Your trading capital
Account Currency: USD, EUR, or GBP
Risk Percentage: How much to risk per trade (default: 2%)
Contract Size: 100 oz (Standard), 10 oz (Mini), or 1 oz (Micro)
Display Currency: Choose how to display risk amounts
Trade Settings:
Stop Loss: Your SL distance in pips
Display Settings:
Label Position: Top/Bottom, Left/Right, Middle Right
Label Size: Tiny to Huge
Decimal Places: 2-8 decimals
Custom Colors: Background, text, and accent colors
Perfect For:
Gold (XAU/USD) day traders and swing traders
Position sizing and risk management
Traders using fixed percentage risk models
Anyone trading Gold CFDs or spot markets
Scalpers to long-term Gold investors
What Makes This Different:
Unlike generic lot size calculators, this tool correctly calculates Gold's pip values based on contract size. Many calculators get this wrong, leading to incorrect position sizing. This indicator ensures you're always trading the right lot size for your risk tolerance.
Example Usage:
Account Balance: $10,000
Risk: 1% = $100
Stop Loss: 60 pips
Contract Size: 100 oz (Standard)
Result: 0.1667 lots (exact, no rounding)
Perfect for maintaining consistent risk management in your Gold trading strategy!
Fixed High Timeframe Moving AveragesFixed High Timeframe Moving Averages (W/D/4H)
Summary
This indicator plots essential, high-timeframe (HTF) Moving Averages onto your chart, **no matter which timeframe you are currently viewing**.
It is designed for traders who need multi-timeframe context at a glance. Stop switching charts to see where the 200-Week or 50-Day MA is—now you can see all critical HTF levels directly on your 5-minute (or any other) chart.
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Who it’s for
Traders who rely on moving averages but like to work on lower chart timeframes while keeping higher timeframe context in sight. If you scalp on 1–15m yet want Weekly/Daily/4H MAs always visible, this is for you.
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What it shows
Pinned (“fixed”) moving averages from higher timeframes—Weekly (20/100/200) , Daily (50/100/200/365) and 4H (200) —rendered on any chart timeframe. Your favorite HTF MAs stay on screen no matter what TF you’re currently analyzing.
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Features
* **MA types:** SMA, EMA, VWMA, Hull.
* **Fully configurable:** toggle each line, set periods, colors, and thickness.
* **Two alert modes (see below):** intrabar vs confirmed HTF close.
* **Works on any symbol & chart TF** using `request.security` to fetch HTF data.
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Alerts & Modes
This indicator solves the biggest problem with MTF alerts: false signals. You can choose one of two modes:
1. **Intrabar mode** — compares current chart price to the HTF MA. Triggers as soon as price crosses the HTF line; great for early signals but may update until the HTF bar closes.
2. **Confirmed mode** — checks HTF close vs HTF MA. Signals only on the higher-TF bar close; fewer false starts, no intrabar repainting on that TF.
Per-line *Cross Above / Cross Below* conditions are provided for all enabled MAs (e.g., “20W — Cross Above”, “365D — Cross Below”, etc.).
**How to use alerts:** add the script → “Create Alert” → pick any condition from the script’s list.
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Why this helps
* Keeps Weekly/Daily structure visible while you execute on LTF.
* Classic anchors (e.g., 200D, 20W/100W/200W) are popular for trend bias, dynamic support/resistance, and pullback context.
* Lets you standardize MA references across all your lower-TF playbooks.
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Notes on confirmation & repainting
* Intrabar signals can change until the higher-TF bar closes (that’s expected with multi-TF data).
* Confirmed mode waits for the HTF close—cleaner, but later. Choose what fits your workflow.
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Quick setup
1. Pick `MA Type` (SMA/EMA/VWMA/Hull).
2. Enable the HTF lines you want (Weekly 20/100/200; Daily 50/100/200/365; 4H 200).
3. Choose `Alert Mode` (Intrabar vs Confirmed).
4. Style colors/widths to taste and set alerts on the lines you care about.
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Good practice
* Combine HTF MAs with price action (swings, structure, liquidity grabs) rather than using them in isolation.
* Always validate signals in your execution TF and use a risk plan tailored to volatility.
* Protect your capital: position sizing, stops, and disciplined risk management matter more than any single line on the chart.
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Disclaimer
For educational/informational purposes only; not financial advice. Trading involves risk—manage it responsibly.
ProScalper📊 ProScalper - Professional 1-Minute Scalping System
🎯 Overview
ProScalper is a sophisticated, multi-confluence scalping indicator designed specifically for 1-minute chart trading. Combining advanced technical analysis with intelligent signal filtering, it provides high-probability trade setups with clear entry, stop loss, and take profit levels.
✨ Key Features
🔺 Smart Signal Detection
Range Filter Technology: Fast-responding trend detection (25-period) optimized for 1-minute timeframe
Medium-sized triangles appear above/below candles for clear buy/sell signals
Only most recent signal shown - no chart clutter
Automatically deletes old signals when new ones appear
📋 Real-Time Signal Table
Top-center display shows complete trade breakdown
Grade system: A+, A, B+, B, C+ ratings for every setup
All confluence reasons listed with checkmarks
Score and R:R displayed for instant trade quality assessment
Color-coded: Green for LONG, Red for SHORT
📐 Multi-Confluence Analysis
ProScalper combines 10+ technical factors:
✅ EMA Trend: 4 EMAs (200, 48, 13, 8) for multi-timeframe alignment
✅ VWAP: Dynamic support/resistance
✅ Fibonacci Retracement: Golden ratio (61.8%), 50%, 38.2%, 78.6%
✅ Range Filter: Adaptive trend confirmation
✅ Pivot Points: Smart reversal detection
✅ Volume Analysis: Spike detection and volume profile
✅ Higher Timeframe: 5-minute trend confirmation
✅ HTF Support/Resistance: Key levels from higher timeframes
✅ Liquidity Sweeps: Smart money detection
✅ Opening Range Breakout: First 15-minute range
💰 Complete Trade Management
Entry Lines: Dashed green (LONG) or red (SHORT) showing exact entry
Stop Loss: Red dashed line with price label
Take Profit: Blue dashed line with price label and R:R
Partial Exits: 1R level marked with orange dashed line
All lines extend 10 bars for clean alignment with Fibonacci levels
📊 Dynamic Risk/Reward
Adaptive R:R calculation based on market volatility
Targets adjusted for pivot distances
Minimum 1.2:1 to maximum 3.5:1 for scalping
Position sizing based on account risk percentage
🎨 Professional Visualization
Clean chart layout - no clutter, only essential information
Custom EMA colors: Red (200), Aqua (48), Green (13), White (8)
Gold VWAP line for key support/resistance
Color-coded Fibonacci: Bright yellow (61.8%), white (50%), orange (38.2%), fuchsia (78.6%)
No shaded zones - pure price action focus
📈 Performance Tracking
Real-time statistics table (optional)
Win rate, total trades, P&L tracking
Average R:R and win/loss ratios
Setup-specific performance metrics
⚙️ Settings & Customization
Risk Management
Adjustable account risk per trade (default: 0.5%)
ATR-based stop loss multiplier (default: 0.8 for tight scalping)
Dynamic position sizing
Signal Sensitivity
Confluence Score Threshold: 40-100 (default: 55 for balanced signals)
Range Filter Period: 25 bars (fast signals for 1-min)
Range Filter Multiplier: 2.2 (tighter bands for more signals)
Visual Controls
Toggle signal table on/off
Show/hide Fibonacci levels
Control EMA visibility
Adjust table text size
Partial Exits
1R: 50% (default)
2R: 30% (default)
3R: 20% (default)
Fully customizable percentages
Trailing Stops
ATR-Based (best for scalping)
Pivot-Based
EMA-Based
Breakeven trigger at 0.8R
🎯 Best Use Cases
Ideal For:
✅ 1-minute scalping on liquid instruments
✅ Day traders looking for quick 2-8 minute trades
✅ High-frequency trading with 8-15 signals per session
✅ Trending markets where Range Filter excels
✅ Crypto, Forex, Futures - works on all liquid assets
Trading Style:
Timeframe: 1-minute (can work on 3-5 min with adjusted settings)
Hold Time: 3-8 minutes average
Target: 1.2-3R per trade
Frequency: 8-15 signals per day
Win Rate: 45-55% (with proper risk management)
📋 How to Use
Step 1: Wait for Signal
Watch for green triangle (BUY) or red triangle (SELL)
Signal table appears at top center automatically
Step 2: Review Confluence
Check grade (prefer A+, A, B+ for best quality)
Review all reasons listed in table
Confirm score is above your threshold (55+ recommended)
Note the R:R ratio
Step 3: Enter Trade
Enter at current market price
Set stop loss at red dashed line
Set take profit at blue dashed line
Mark 1R level (orange line) for partial exit
Step 4: Manage Trade
Exit 50% at 1R (orange line)
Move to breakeven after 0.8R
Trail remaining position using your chosen method
Exit fully at TP or opposite signal
🎨 Chart Setup Recommendations
Optimal Display:
Timeframe: 1-minute
Chart Type: Candles or Heikin Ashi
Background: Dark theme for best color visibility
Volume: Enable volume bars below chart
Complementary Indicators (optional):
Order flow/Delta for institutional confirmation
Market profile for key levels
Economic calendar for news avoidance
⚠️ Important Notes
Risk Disclaimer:
Not financial advice - for educational purposes only
Always use proper risk management (0.5-1% per trade max)
Past performance doesn't guarantee future results
Test on demo account before live trading
Best Practices:
✅ Trade during high liquidity hours (9:30-11 AM, 2-4 PM EST)
✅ Avoid news events and market open/close (first/last 2 minutes)
✅ Use tight stops (0.8-1.0 ATR) for 1-minute scalping
✅ Take partial profits quickly (1R = 50% off)
✅ Respect max daily loss limits (3% recommended)
✅ Focus on A and B grade setups for consistency
What Makes This Different:
🎯 Complete system - not just signals, but full trade management
📊 Multi-confluence - 10+ factors analyzed per trade
🎨 Professional visualization - clean, focused chart design
⚡ Optimized for 1-min - settings specifically tuned for fast scalping
📋 Transparent reasoning - see exactly why each trade was taken
🏆 Grade system - instantly know trade quality
🔧 Technical Details
Pine Script Version: 5
Overlay: Yes (plots on price chart)
Max Lines: 500
Max Labels: 100
Non-repainting: All signals confirmed on bar close
Alerts: Compatible with TradingView alerts
📞 Support & Updates
This indicator is actively maintained and optimized for 1-minute scalping. Settings can be adjusted for different timeframes and trading styles, but default configuration is specifically tuned for high-frequency 1-minute scalping.
🚀 Get Started
Add ProScalper to your 1-minute chart
Adjust settings to your risk tolerance
Wait for signals (green/red triangles)
Follow the signal table guidance
Manage trades using provided levels
Track performance with stats table
Happy Scalping! 📊⚡💰
Mirpapa_Lib_MACDLibrary "Mirpapa_Lib_MACD"
MACD 계산 및 크로스 체크를 위한 라이브러리
calc_smma(src, len)
SMMA (Smoothed Moving Average) 계산
Parameters:
src (float) : 소스 데이터
len (simple int) : 길이
Returns: SMMA 값
calc_zlema(src, length)
ZLEMA (Zero Lag EMA) 계산
Parameters:
src (float) : 소스 데이터
length (simple int) : 길이
Returns: ZLEMA 값
checkMacdCross(lengthMA, lengthSignal, src, enabled)
MACD 크로스오버 체크
Parameters:
lengthMA (simple int) : MACD 길이
lengthSignal (int) : 시그널 길이
src (float) : 소스 (기본값: hlc3)
enabled (bool) : 계산 활성화 여부 (기본값: true)
Returns:
Automated Z-scoring - [JTCAPITAL]Automated Z-Scoring - is a modified way to use statistical normalization through Z-Scores for analyzing price deviations, volatility extremes, and mean reversion opportunities in financial markets.
The indicator works by calculating in the following steps:
Source Selection
The indicator begins by selecting a user-defined price source (default is the Close price). Traders can modify this to use any indicator that is deployed on the chart, for accurate and fast Z-scoring.
Mean Calculation
A Simple Moving Average (SMA) is calculated over the selected length period (default 3000). This represents the long-term equilibrium price level or the “statistical mean” of the dataset. It provides the baseline around which all price deviations are measured.
Standard Deviation Measurement
The script computes the Standard Deviation of the price series over the same period. This value quantifies how far current prices tend to stray from the mean — effectively measuring market volatility. The larger the standard deviation, the more volatile the market environment.
Z-Score Normalization
The Z-Score is calculated as:
(Current Price − Mean) ÷ Standard Deviation .
This normalization expresses how many standard deviations the current price is away from its long-term average. A Z-Score above 0 means the price is above average, while a negative score indicates it is below average.
Visual Representation
The Z-Score is plotted dynamically, with color-coding for clarity:
Bullish readings (Z > 0) are showing positive deviation from the mean.
Bearish readings (Z < 0) are showing negative deviation from the mean.
Make sure to select the correct source for what you exactly want to Z-score.
Buy and Sell Conditions:
While the indicator itself is designed as a statistical framework rather than a direct buy/sell signal generator, traders can derive actionable strategies from its behavior:
Trend Following: When the Z-Score crosses above zero after a prolonged negative period, it suggests a return to or above the mean — a possible bullish reversal or trend continuation signal.
Mean Reversion: When the Z-score is below for example -1.5 it indicates a good time for a DCA buying opportunity.
Trend Following: When the Z-Score crosses below zero after being positive, it may indicate a momentum slowdown or bearish shift.
Mean Reversion: When the Z-score is above for example 1.5 it indicates a good time for a DCA sell opportunity
Features and Parameters:
Length – Defines the period for both SMA and Standard Deviation. A longer length smooths the Z-Score and captures broader market context, while a shorter length increases responsiveness.
Source – Allows the user to choose which price data is analyzed (Close, Open, High, Low, etc.).
Fill Visualization – Highlights the magnitude of deviation between the Z-Score and the zero baseline, enhancing readability of volatility extremes.
Specifications:
Mean (Simple Moving Average)
The SMA calculates the average of the selected source over the defined length. It provides a central value to which the price tends to revert. In this indicator, the mean acts as the equilibrium point — the “zero” reference for all deviations.
Standard Deviation
Standard Deviation measures the dispersion of data points from their mean. In trading, it quantifies volatility. A high standard deviation indicates that prices are spread out (volatile), while a low value means they are clustered near the average (stable). The indicator uses this to scale deviations consistently across different market conditions.
Z-Score
The Z-Score converts raw price data into a standardized value measured in units of standard deviation.
A Z-Score of 0 = Price equals its mean.
A Z-Score of +1 = Price is one standard deviation above the mean.
A Z-Score of −1 = Price is one standard deviation below the mean.
This allows comparison of deviation magnitudes across instruments or timeframes, independent of price level.
Length Parameter
A long lookback period (e.g., 3000 bars) smooths temporary volatility and reveals long-term mean deviations — ideal for macro trend identification. Shorter lengths (e.g., 100–500) capture quicker oscillations and are useful for short-term mean reversion trades.
Statistical Interpretation
From a probabilistic perspective, if the distribution of prices is roughly normal:
About 68% of price observations lie within ±1 standard deviation (Z between −1 and +1).
About 95% lie within ±2 standard deviations.
Therefore, when the Z-Score moves beyond ±2, it statistically represents a rare event — often corresponding to price extremes or potential reversal zones.
Practical Benefit of Z-Scoring in Trading
Z-Scoring transforms raw price into a normalized volatility-adjusted metric. This allows traders to:
Compare instruments on a common statistical scale.
Identify mean-reversion setups more objectively.
Spot volatility expansions or contractions early.
Detect when price action significantly diverges from long-term equilibrium.
By automating this process, Automated Z-Scoring - provides traders with a powerful analytical lens to measure how “stretched” the market truly is — turning abstract statistics into a visually intuitive and actionable form.
Enjoy!
SigmaKernel - AdaptiveSigmaKernel - Adaptive Self-Optimizing Multi-Factor Trading System
SigmaKernel - Adaptive is a self-learning algorithmic trading strategy that combines four distinct analytical dimensions—momentum, market structure, volume flow, and reversal patterns—within a machine-learning-inspired framework that continuously adjusts its own parameters based on realized trading performance. Unlike traditional fixed-parameter strategies that maintain static weightings regardless of market conditions or results, this system implements a feedback loop that tracks which signal types, directional biases, and market conditions produce profitable outcomes, then mathematically adjusts component weightings, minimum score thresholds, position sizing multipliers, and trade spacing requirements to optimize future performance.
The strategy is designed for futures traders operating on prop firm accounts or live capital, incorporating realistic execution mechanics including configurable entry modes (stop breakout orders, limit pullback entries, or market-on-open), commission structures calibrated to retail futures contracts ($0.62 per contract default), one-tick slippage modeling, and professional risk controls including trailing drawdown guards, daily loss limits, and weekly profit targets. The system features universal futures compatibility—it automatically detects and adapts to any futures contract by reading the instrument's tick size and point value directly from the chart, eliminating the need for manual configuration across different markets.
What Makes This Approach Different
Adaptive Weight Optimization System
The core differentiation is the adaptive learning architecture. The strategy maintains four independent scoring components: momentum analysis (using RSI multi-timeframe, MACD histogram, and DMI/ADX), market structure detection (breakout identification via pivot-based support/resistance and moving average positioning), volume flow analysis (Volume Price Trend indicator with standard deviation confirmation), and reversal pattern recognition (oversold/overbought conditions combined with structural levels).
Each component generates a directional score that is multiplied by its current weight. After every closed trade, the system performs a retrospective analysis on the last N trades (configurable Learning Period, default 15 trades) to calculate win rates for each signal type independently. For example, if momentum-driven trades won 65% of the time while reversal trades won only 35%, the adaptive algorithm increases the momentum weight and decreases the reversal weight proportionally. The adjustment formula is:
New_Weight = Current_Weight + (Component_Win_Rate - Average_Win_Rate) × Adaptation_Speed
This creates a self-correcting mechanism where successful signal generators receive more influence in future composite scores, while underperforming components are de-emphasized. The system separately tracks long versus short win rates and applies directional bias corrections—if shorts consistently outperform longs, the strategy applies a 10% reduction to bullish signals to prevent fighting the prevailing market character.
Dynamic Parameter Adjustment
Beyond component weightings, three critical strategy parameters self-adjust based on performance:
Minimum Signal Score: The threshold required to trigger a trade. If overall win rate falls below 45%, the system increments this threshold by 0.10 per adjustment cycle, making the strategy more selective. If win rate exceeds 60%, the threshold decreases to allow more opportunities. This prevents the strategy from overtrading during unfavorable conditions and capitalizes on high-probability environments.
Risk Multiplier: Controls position sizing aggression. When drawdown exceeds 5%, risk per trade reduces by 10% per cycle. When drawdown falls below 2%, risk increases by 5% per cycle. This implements the professional risk management principle of "bet small when losing, bet bigger when winning" algorithmically.
Bars Between Trades: Spacing filter to prevent overtrading. Base value (default 9 bars) multiplies by drawdown factor and losing streak factor. During drawdown or consecutive losses, spacing expands up to 2x to allow market conditions to change before re-entering.
All adaptation operates during live forward-testing or real trading—there is no in-sample optimization applied to historical data. The system learns solely from its own realized trades.
Universal Futures Compatibility
The strategy implements universal futures instrument detection that automatically adapts to any futures contract without requiring manual configuration. Instead of hardcoding specific contract specifications, the system reads three critical values directly from TradingView's symbol information:
Tick Size Detection: Uses `syminfo.mintick` to obtain the minimum price increment for the current instrument. This value varies widely across markets—ES trades in 0.25 ticks, crude oil (CL) in 0.01 ticks, gold (GC) in 0.10 ticks, and treasury futures (ZB) in increments of 1/32nds. The strategy adapts all entry buffer calculations and stop placement logic to the detected tick size.
Point Value Detection: Uses `syminfo.pointvalue` to determine the dollar value per full point of price movement. For ES, one point equals $50; for crude oil, one point equals $1,000; for gold, one point equals $100. This automatic detection ensures accurate P&L calculations and risk-per-contract measurements across all instruments.
Tick Value Calculation: Combines tick size and point value to compute dollar value per tick: Tick_Value = Tick_Size × Point_Value. This derived value drives all position sizing calculations, ensuring the risk management system correctly accounts for each instrument's economic characteristics.
This universal approach means the strategy functions identically on emini indices (ES, MES, NQ, MNQ), micro indices, energy contracts (CL, NG, RB), metals (GC, SI, HG), agricultural futures (ZC, ZS, ZW), treasury futures (ZB, ZN, ZF), currency futures (6E, 6J, 6B), and any other futures contract available on TradingView. No parameter adjustments or instrument-specific branches exist in the code—the adaptation happens automatically through symbol information queries.
Stop-Out Rate Monitoring System
The strategy includes an intelligent stop-out rate tracking system that monitors the percentage of your last 20 trades (or available trades if fewer than 20) that were stopped out. This metric appears in the dashboard's Performance section with color-coded guidance:
Green (<30% stop-out rate): Very few trades are being stopped out. This suggests either your stops are too loose (giving back profits on reversals) or you're in an exceptional trending market. Consider tightening your Stop Loss ATR multiplier to lock in profits more efficiently.
Orange (30-65% stop-out rate): Healthy range. Your stop placement is appropriately sized for current market conditions and the strategy's risk-reward profile. No adjustment needed.
Red (>65% stop-out rate): Too many trades are being stopped out prematurely. Your stops are likely too tight for the current volatility regime. Consider widening your Stop Loss ATR multiplier to give trades more room to develop.
Critical Design Philosophy: Unlike some systems that automatically adjust stops based on performance statistics, this strategy intentionally keeps stop-loss control in the user's hands. Automatic stop adjustment creates dangerous feedback loops—widening stops increases risk per contract, which forces position size reduction, which distorts performance metrics, leading to incorrect adaptations. Instead, the dashboard provides visibility into stop performance, empowering you to make informed manual adjustments when warranted. This preserves the integrity of the adaptive system while giving you the critical data needed for stop optimization.
Execution Kernel Architecture
The entry system offers three distinct execution modes to match trader preference and market character:
StopBreakout Mode: Places buy-stop orders above the prior bar's high (for longs) or sell-stop orders below the prior bar's low (for shorts), plus a 2-tick buffer. This ensures entries only occur when price confirms directional momentum by breaking recent structure. Ideal for trending and momentum-driven markets.
LimitPullback Mode: Places limit orders at a pullback price calculated as: Entry_Price = Close - (ATR × Pullback_Multiplier) for longs, or Close + (ATR × Pullback_Multiplier) for shorts. Default multiplier is 0.5 ATR. This waits for mean-reversion before entering in the signal direction, capturing better prices in volatile or oscillating markets.
MarketNextOpen Mode: Executes at market on the bar immediately following signal generation. This provides fastest execution but sacrifices the filtering effect of requiring price confirmation.
All pending entry orders include a configurable Time-To-Live (TTL, default 6 bars). If an order is not filled within the TTL period, it cancels automatically to prevent stale signals from executing in changed market conditions.
Professional Exit Management
The exit system implements a three-stage progression: initial stop loss, breakeven adjustment, and dynamic trailing stop.
Initial Stop Loss: Calculated as entry price ± (ATR × User_Stop_Multiplier × Volatility_Adjustment). Users have direct control via the Stop Loss ATR multiplier (default 1.25). The system then applies volatility regime adjustments: ×1.2 in high-volatility environments (stops automatically widen), ×0.8 in low volatility (stops tighten), ×1.0 in normal conditions. This ensures stops adapt to market character while maintaining user control over baseline risk tolerance.
Breakeven Trigger: When profit reaches a configurable multiple of initial risk (default 1.0R), the stop loss automatically moves to breakeven (entry price). This locks in zero-loss status once the trade demonstrates favorable movement.
Trailing Stop Activation: When profit reaches the Trail_Trigger_R multiple (default 1.2R), the system cancels the fixed stop and activates a dynamic trailing stop. The trail uses Step and Offset parameters defined in R-multiples. For example, with Trail_Offset_R = 1.0 and Trail_Step_R = 1.5, the stop trails 1.0R behind price and moves in 1.5R increments. This captures extended moves while protecting accumulated profit.
Additional failsafes include maximum time-in-trade (exits after N bars if specified) and end-of-session flatten (automatically closes all positions X minutes before session end to avoid overnight exposure).
Core Calculation Methodology
Signal Component Scoring
Momentum Component:
- Calculates 14-period DMI (Directional Movement Index) with ADX strength filter (trending when ADX > 25)
- Computes three RSI timeframes: fast (7-period), medium (14-period), slow (21-period)
- Analyzes MACD (12/26/9) histogram for directional acceleration
- Bullish momentum: uptrend (DI+ > DI- with ADX > 25) + MACD histogram rising above zero + RSI fast between 50-80 = +1.6 score
- Bearish momentum: downtrend (DI- > DI+ with ADX > 25) + MACD histogram falling below zero + RSI fast between 20-50 = -1.6 score
- Score multiplies by volatility adjustment factor: ×0.8 in high volatility (momentum less reliable), ×1.2 in low volatility (momentum more persistent)
Structure Component:
- Identifies swing highs and lows using 10-bar pivot lookback on both sides
- Maintains most recent swing high as dynamic resistance, most recent swing low as dynamic support
- Detects breakouts: bullish when close crosses above resistance with prior bar below; bearish when close crosses below support with prior bar above
- Breakout score: ±1.0 for confirmed break
- Moving average alignment: +0.5 when price > SMA20 > SMA50 (bullish structure); -0.5 when price < SMA20 < SMA50 (bearish structure)
- Total structure range: -1.5 to +1.5
Volume Component:
- Calculates Volume Price Trend: VPT = Σ [(Close - Close ) / Close × Volume]
- Compares VPT to its 10-period EMA as signal line (similar to MACD logic)
- Computes 20-period volume moving average and standard deviation
- High volume event: current volume > (volume_average + 1× std_dev)
- Bullish volume: VPT > VPT_signal AND high_volume = +1.0
- Bearish volume: VPT < VPT_signal AND high_volume = -1.0
- No score if volume is not elevated (filters out low-conviction moves)
Reversal Component:
- Identifies extreme RSI conditions: RSI slow < 30 (oversold) or > 70 (overbought)
- Requires structural confluence: price at or below support level for bullish reversal; at or above resistance for bearish reversal
- Requires momentum shift: RSI fast must be rising (for bull) or falling (for bear) to confirm reversal in progress
- Bullish reversal: RSI < 30 AND price ≤ support AND RSI rising = +1.0
- Bearish reversal: RSI > 70 AND price ≥ resistance AND RSI falling = -1.0
Composite Score Calculation
Final_Score = (Momentum × Weight_M) + (Structure × Weight_S) + (Volume × Weight_V) + (Reversal × Weight_R)
Initial weights: Momentum = 1.0, Structure = 1.2, Volume = 0.8, Reversal = 0.6
These weights adapt after each trade based on component-specific performance as described above.
The system also applies directional bias adjustment: if recent long trades have significantly lower win rate than shorts, bullish scores multiply by 0.9 to reduce aggressive long entries. Vice versa for underperforming shorts.
Position Sizing Algorithm
The position sizing calculation incorporates multiple confidence factors and automatically scales to any futures contract:
1. Base risk amount = Account_Size × Base_Risk_Percent × Adaptive_Risk_Multiplier
2. Stop distance in price units = ATR × User_Stop_Multiplier × Volatility_Regime_Multiplier × Entry_Buffer
3. Risk per contract = Stop_Distance × Dollar_Per_Point (automatically detected from instrument)
4. Raw position size = Risk_Amount / Risk_Per_Contract
Then applies confidence scaling:
- Signal confidence = min(|Weighted_Score| / Min_Score_Threshold, 2.0) — higher scores receive larger size, capped at 2×
- Direction confidence = Long_Win_Rate (for bulls) or Short_Win_Rate (for bears)
- Type confidence = Win_Rate of dominant signal type (momentum/structure/volume/reversal)
- Total confidence = (Signal_Confidence + Direction_Confidence + Type_Confidence) / 3
Adjusted size = Raw_Size × Total_Confidence × Losing_Streak_Reduction
Losing streak reduction = 0.5 if losing_streak ≥ 5, otherwise 1.0
Universal Maximum Position Calculation: Instead of hardcoded limits per instrument, the system calculates maximum position size as: Max_Contracts = Account_Size / 25000, clamped between 1 and 10 contracts. This means a $50,000 account allows up to 2 contracts, a $100,000 account allows up to 4 contracts, regardless of which futures contract is being traded. This universal approach maintains consistent risk exposure across different instruments while preventing overleveraging.
Final size is rounded to integer and bounded by the calculated maximum.
Session and Risk Management System
Timezone-Aware Session Control
The strategy implements timezone-correct session filtering. Users specify session start hour, end hour, and timezone from 12 supported zones (New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, London, Frankfurt, Moscow, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, UTC). The system converts bar timestamps to the selected timezone before applying session logic.
For split sessions (e.g., Asian session 18:00-02:00), the logic correctly handles time wraparound. Weekend trading can be optionally disabled (default: disabled) to avoid low-liquidity weekend price action.
Multi-Layer Risk Controls
Daily Loss Limit: Strategy ceases all new entries when daily P&L reaches negative threshold (default $2,000). This prevents catastrophic drawdown days. Resets at timezone-corrected day boundary.
Weekly Profit Target: Strategy ceases trading when weekly profit reaches target (default $10,000). This implements the professional principle of "take the win and stop pushing luck." Resets on timezone-corrected Monday.
Maximum Daily Trades: Hard cap on entries per day (default 20) to prevent overtrading during volatile conditions when many signals may generate.
Trailing Drawdown Guard: Optional prop-firm-style trailing stop on account equity. When enabled, if equity drops below (Peak_Equity - Trailing_DD_Amount), all trading halts. This simulates the common prop firm rule where exceeding trailing drawdown results in account termination.
All limits display status in the real-time dashboard, showing "MAX LOSS HIT", "WEEKLY TARGET MET", or "ACTIVE" depending on current state.
How To Use This Strategy
Initial Setup
1. Apply the strategy to your desired futures chart (tested on 5-minute through daily timeframes)
2. The strategy will automatically detect your instrument's specifications—no manual configuration needed for different contracts
3. Configure your account size and risk parameters in the Core Settings section
4. Set your trading session hours and timezone to match your availability
5. Adjust the Stop Loss ATR multiplier based on your risk tolerance (0.8-1.2 for tighter stops, 1.5-2.5 for wider stops)
6. Select your preferred entry execution mode (recommend StopBreakout for beginners)
7. Enable adaptation (recommended) or disable for fixed-parameter operation
8. Review the strategy's Properties in the Strategy Tester settings and verify commission/slippage match your broker's actual costs
The universal futures detection means you can switch between ES, NQ, CL, GC, ZB, or any other futures contract without changing any strategy parameters—the system will automatically adapt its calculations to each instrument's unique specifications.
Dashboard Interpretation
The strategy displays a comprehensive real-time dashboard in the top-right corner showing:
Market State Section:
- Trend: Shows UPTREND/DOWNTREND/CONSOLIDATING/NEUTRAL based on ADX and DMI analysis
- ADX Value: Current trend strength (>25 = strong trend, <20 = consolidating)
- Momentum: BULL/BEAR/NEUTRAL classification with current momentum score
- Volatility: HIGH/LOW/NORMAL regime with ATR percentage of price
Volume Profile Section (Large dashboard only):
- VPT Flow: Directional bias from volume analysis
- Volume Status: HIGH/LOW/NORMAL with relative volume multiplier
Performance Section:
- Daily P&L: Current day's profit/loss with color coding
- Daily Trades: Number of completed trades today
- Weekly P&L: Current week's profit/loss
- Target %: Progress toward weekly profit target
- Stop-Out Rate: Percentage of last 20 trades (or available trades if <20) that were stopped out. Includes all stop types: initial stops, breakeven stops, trailing stops, timeout exits, and EOD flattens. Color coded with actionable guidance:
- Green (<30%): Shows "TIGHTEN" guidance. Very few stop-outs suggests stops may be too loose or exceptional market conditions. Consider reducing Stop Loss ATR multiplier.
- Orange (30-65%): Shows "OK" guidance. Healthy stop-out rate indicating appropriate stop placement for current conditions.
- Red (>65%): Shows "WIDEN" guidance. Too many premature stop-outs. Consider increasing Stop Loss ATR multiplier to give trades more room.
- Status: Overall trading status (ACTIVE/MAX LOSS HIT/WEEKLY TARGET MET/FILTERS ACTIVE)
Adaptive Engine Section:
- Min Score: Current minimum threshold for trade entry (higher = more selective)
- Risk Mult: Current position sizing multiplier (adjusts with performance)
- Bars BTW: Current minimum bars required between trades
- Drawdown: Current drawdown percentage from equity peak
- Weights: M/S/V/R showing current component weightings
Win Rates Section:
- Type: Win rates for Momentum, Structure, Volume, Reversal signal types
- Direction: Win rates for Long vs Short trades
Color coding shows green for >50% win rate, red for <50%
Session Info Section:
- Session Hours: Active trading window with timezone
- Weekend Trading: ENABLED/DISABLED status
- Session Status: ACTIVE/INACTIVE based on current time
Signal Generation and Entry
The strategy generates entries when the weighted composite score exceeds the adaptive minimum threshold (initial value configurable, typically 1.5 to 2.5). Entries display as layered triangle markers on the chart:
- Long Signal: Three green upward triangles below the entry bar
- Short Signal: Three red downward triangles above the entry bar
Triangle tooltip shows the signal score and dominant signal type (MOMENTUM/STRUCTURE/VOLUME/REVERSAL).
Position Management and Stop Optimization
Once entered, the strategy automatically manages the position through its three-stage exit system. Monitor the Stop-Out Rate metric in the dashboard to optimize your stop placement:
If Stop-Out Rate is Green (<30%): You're rarely being stopped out. This could mean:
- Your stops are too loose, allowing trades to give back too much profit on reversals
- You're in an exceptional trending market where tight stops would work better
- Action: Consider reducing your Stop Loss ATR multiplier by 0.1-0.2 to tighten stops and lock in profits more efficiently
If Stop-Out Rate is Orange (30-65%): Optimal range. Your stops are appropriately sized for the strategy's risk-reward profile and current market volatility. No adjustment needed.
If Stop-Out Rate is Red (>65%): You're being stopped out too frequently. This means:
- Your stops are too tight for current market volatility
- Trades need more room to develop before reaching profit targets
- Action: Increase your Stop Loss ATR multiplier by 0.1-0.3 to give trades more breathing room
Remember: The stop-out rate calculation includes all exit types (initial stops, breakeven stops, trailing stops, timeouts, EOD flattens). A trade that reaches breakeven and gets stopped out at entry price counts as a stop-out, even though it didn't lose money. This is intentional—it indicates the stop placement didn't allow the trade to develop into profit.
Optimization Workflow
For traders wanting to customize the strategy for their specific instrument and timeframe:
Week 1-2: Run with defaults, adaptation enabled
Allow the system to execute at least 30-50 trades (the Learning Period plus additional buffer). Monitor which session periods, signal types, and market conditions produce the best results. Observe your stop-out rate—if it's consistently red or green, plan to adjust Stop Loss ATR multiplier after the learning period. Do not adjust parameters yet—let the adaptive system establish baseline performance data.
Week 3-4: Analyze adaptation behavior and optimize stops
Review the dashboard's adaptive weights and win rates. If certain signal types consistently show <40% win rate, consider slightly reducing their base weight. If a particular entry mode produces better fill quality and win rate, switch to that mode. If you notice the minimum score threshold has climbed very high (>3.0), market conditions may not suit the strategy's logic—consider switching instruments or timeframes.
Based on your Stop-Out Rate observations:
- Consistently <30%: Reduce Stop Loss ATR multiplier by 0.2-0.3
- Consistently >65%: Increase Stop Loss ATR multiplier by 0.2-0.4
- Oscillating between zones: Leave stops at default and let volatility regime adjustments handle it
Ongoing: Fine-tune risk and execution
Adjust the following based on your risk tolerance and account type:
- Base Risk Per Trade: 0.5% for conservative, 0.75% for moderate, 1.0% for aggressive
- Stop Loss ATR Multiplier: 0.8-1.2 for tight stops (scalping), 1.5-2.5 for wide stops (swing trading)
- Bars Between Trades: Lower (5-7) for more opportunities, higher (12-20) for more selective
- Entry Mode: Experiment between modes to find best fit for current market character
- Session Hours: Narrow to specific high-performance session windows if certain hours consistently underperform
Never adjust: Do not manually modify the adaptive weights, minimum score, or risk multiplier after the system has begun learning. These parameters are self-optimizing and manual interference defeats the adaptive mechanism.
Parameter Descriptions and Optimization Guidelines
Adaptive Intelligence Group
Enable Self-Optimization (default: true): Master switch for the adaptive learning system. When enabled, component weights, minimum score, risk multiplier, and trade spacing adjust based on realized performance. Disable to run the strategy with fixed parameters (useful for comparing adaptive vs non-adaptive performance).
Learning Period (default: 15 trades): Number of most recent trades to analyze for performance calculations. Shorter values (10-12) adapt more quickly to recent conditions but may overreact to variance. Longer values (20-30) produce more stable adaptations but respond slower to regime changes. For volatile markets, use shorter periods. For stable trends, use longer periods.
Adaptation Speed (default: 0.25): Controls the magnitude of parameter adjustments per learning cycle. Lower values (0.05-0.15) make gradual, conservative changes. Higher values (0.35-0.50) make aggressive adjustments. Faster adaptation helps in rapidly changing markets but increases parameter instability. Start with default and increase only if you observe the system failing to adapt quickly enough to obvious performance patterns.
Performance Memory (default: 100 trades): Maximum number of historical trades stored for analysis. This array size does not affect learning (which uses only Learning Period trades) but provides data for future analytics features including stop-out rate tracking. Higher values consume more memory but provide richer historical dataset. Typical users should not need to modify this.
Core Settings Group
Account Size (default: $50,000): Starting capital for position sizing calculations. This should match your actual account size for accurate risk per trade. The strategy uses this value to calculate dollar risk amounts and determine maximum position size (1 contract per $25,000).
Weekly Profit Target (default: $10,000): When weekly P&L reaches this value, the strategy stops taking new trades for the remainder of the week. This implements a "quit while ahead" rule common in professional trading. Set to a realistic weekly goal—20% of account size per week ($10K on $50K) is very aggressive; 5-10% is more sustainable.
Max Daily Loss (default: $2,000): When daily P&L reaches this negative threshold, strategy stops all new entries for the day. This is your maximum acceptable daily loss. Professional traders typically set this at 2-4% of account size. A $2,000 loss on a $50,000 account = 4%.
Base Risk Per Trade % (default: 0.5%): Initial percentage of account to risk on each trade before adaptive multiplier and confidence scaling. 0.5% is conservative, 0.75% is moderate, 1.0-1.5% is aggressive. Remember that actual risk per trade = Base Risk × Adaptive Risk Multiplier × Confidence Factors, so the realized risk will vary.
Trade Filters Group
Base Minimum Signal Score (default: 1.5): Initial threshold that composite weighted score must exceed to generate a signal. Lower values (1.0-1.5) produce more trades with lower average quality. Higher values (2.0-3.0) produce fewer, higher-quality setups. This value adapts automatically when adaptive mode is enabled, but the base sets the starting point. For trending markets, lower values work well. For choppy markets, use higher values.
Base Bars Between Trades (default: 9): Minimum bars that must elapse after an entry before another signal can trigger. This prevents overtrading and allows previous trades time to develop. Lower values (3-6) suit scalping on lower timeframes. Higher values (15-30) suit swing trading on higher timeframes. This value also adapts based on drawdown and losing streaks.
Max Daily Trades (default: 20): Hard limit on total trades per day regardless of signal quality. This prevents runaway trading during extremely volatile days when many signals may generate. For 5-minute charts, 20 trades/day is reasonable. For 1-hour charts, 5-10 trades/day is more typical.
Session Group
Session Start Hour (default: 5): Hour (0-23 format) when trading is allowed to begin, in the timezone specified. For US futures trading in Chicago time, session typically starts at 5:00 or 6:00 PM (17:00 or 18:00) Sunday evening.
Session End Hour (default: 17): Hour when trading stops and no new entries are allowed. For US equity index futures, regular session ends at 4:00 PM (16:00) Central Time.
Allow Weekend Trading (default: false): Whether strategy can trade on Saturday/Sunday. Most futures have low volume on weekends; keeping this disabled is recommended unless you specifically trade Sunday evening open.
Session Timezone (default: America/Chicago): Timezone for session hour interpretation. Select your local timezone or the timezone of your instrument's primary exchange. This ensures session logic aligns with your intended trading hours.
Prop Guards Group
Trailing Drawdown Guard (default: false): Enables prop-firm-style trailing maximum drawdown. When enabled, if equity drops below (Peak Equity - Trailing DD Amount), all trading halts for the remainder of the backtest/live session. This simulates rules used by funded trader programs where exceeding trailing drawdown terminates the account.
Trailing DD Amount (default: $2,500): Dollar amount of drawdown allowed from equity peak. If your equity reaches $55,000, the trailing stop sets at $52,500. If equity then drops to $52,499, the guard triggers and trading ceases.
Execution Kernel Group
Entry Mode (default: StopBreakout):
- StopBreakout: Places stop orders above/below signal bar requiring price confirmation
- LimitPullback: Places limit orders at pullback prices seeking better fills
- MarketNextOpen: Executes immediately at market on next bar
Limit Offset (default: 0.5x ATR): For LimitPullback mode, how far below/above current price to place the limit order. Smaller values (0.3-0.5) seek minor pullbacks. Larger values (0.8-1.2) wait for deeper retracements but may miss trades.
Entry TTL (default: 6 bars, 0=off): Bars an entry order remains pending before cancelling. Shorter values (3-4) keep signals fresh. Longer values (8-12) allow more time for fills but risk executing stale signals. Set to 0 to disable TTL (orders remain active indefinitely until filled or opposite signal).
Exits Group
Stop Loss (default: 1.25x ATR): Base stop distance as a multiple of the 14-period ATR. This is your primary risk control parameter and directly impacts your stop-out rate. Lower values (0.8-1.0) create tighter stops that reduce risk per trade but may get stopped out prematurely in volatile conditions—expect stop-out rates above 65% (red zone). Higher values (1.5-2.5) give trades more room to breathe but increase risk per contract—expect stop-out rates below 30% (green zone). The system applies additional volatility regime adjustments on top of this base: ×1.2 in high volatility environments (stops widen automatically), ×0.8 in low volatility (stops tighten), ×1.0 in normal conditions. For scalping on lower timeframes, use 0.8-1.2. For swing trading on higher timeframes, use 1.5-2.5. Monitor the Stop-Out Rate metric in the dashboard and adjust this parameter to keep it in the healthy 30-65% orange zone.
Move to Breakeven at (default: 1.0R): When profit reaches this multiple of initial risk, stop moves to breakeven. 1.0R means after price moves in your favor by the distance you risked, you're protected at entry price. Lower values (0.5-0.8R) lock in breakeven faster. Higher values (1.5-2.0R) allow more room before protection.
Start Trailing at (default: 1.2R): When profit reaches this multiple, the fixed stop transitions to a dynamic trailing stop. This should be greater than the BE trigger. Values typically range 1.0-2.0R depending on how much profit you want secured before trailing activates.
Trail Offset (default: 1.0R): How far behind price the trailing stop follows. Tighter offsets (0.5-0.8R) protect profit more aggressively but may exit prematurely. Wider offsets (1.5-2.5R) allow more room for profit to run but risk giving back more on reversals.
Trail Step (default: 1.5R): How far price must move in profitable direction before the stop advances. Smaller steps (0.5-1.0R) move the stop more frequently, tightening protection continuously. Larger steps (2.0-3.0R) move the stop less often, giving trades more breathing room.
Max Bars In Trade (default: 0=off): Maximum bars allowed in a position before forced exit. This prevents trades from "going stale" during periods of no meaningful price action. For 5-minute charts, 50-100 bars (4-8 hours) is reasonable. For daily charts, 5-10 bars (1-2 weeks) is typical. Set to 0 to disable.
Flatten near Session End (default: true): Whether to automatically close all positions as session end approaches. Recommended to avoid carrying positions into off-hours with low liquidity.
Minutes before end (default: 5): How many minutes before session end to flatten. 5-15 minutes provides buffer for order execution before the session boundary.
Visual Effects Configuration Group
Dashboard Size (default: Normal): Controls information density in the dashboard. Small shows only critical metrics (excludes stop-out rate). Normal shows comprehensive data including stop-out rate. Large shows all available metrics including weights, session info, and volume analysis. Larger sizes consume more screen space but provide complete visibility.
Show Quantum Field (default: true): Displays animated grid pattern on the chart indicating market state. Disable if you prefer cleaner charts or experience performance issues on lower-end hardware.
Show Wick Pressure Lines (default: true): Draws dynamic lines from bars with extreme wicks, indicating potential support/resistance or liquidity absorption zones. Disable for simpler visualization.
Show Morphism Energy Beams (default: true): Displays directional beams showing momentum energy flow. Beams intensify during strong trends. Disable if you find this visually distracting.
Show Order Flow Clouds (default: true): Draws translucent boxes representing volume flow bullish/bearish bias. Disable for cleaner price action visibility.
Show Fractal Grid (default: true): Displays multi-timeframe support/resistance levels based on fractal price structure at 10/20/30/40/50 bar periods. Disable if you only want to see primary pivot levels.
Glow Intensity (default: 4): Controls the brightness and thickness of visual effects. Lower values (1-2) for subtle visualization. Higher values (7-10) for maximum visibility but potentially cluttered charts.
Color Theme (default: Cyber): Visual color scheme. Cyber uses cyan/magenta futuristic colors. Quantum uses aqua/purple. Matrix uses green/red terminal style. Aurora uses pastel pink/purple gradient. Choose based on personal preference and monitor calibration.
Show Watermark (default: true): Displays animated watermark at bottom of chart with creator credit and current P&L. Disable if you want completely clean charts or need screen space.
Performance Characteristics and Best Use Cases
Optimal Conditions
This strategy performs best in markets exhibiting:
Trending phases with periodic pullbacks: The combination of momentum and structure components excels when price establishes directional bias but provides retracement opportunities for entries. Markets with 60-70% trending bars and 30-40% consolidation produce the highest win rates.
Medium to high volatility: The ATR-based stop sizing and dynamic risk adjustment require sufficient price movement to generate meaningful profit relative to risk. Instruments with 2-4% daily ATR relative to price work well. Extremely low volatility (<1% daily ATR) generates too many scratch trades.
Clear volume patterns: The VPT volume component adds significant edge when volume expansions align with directional moves. Instruments and timeframes where volume data reflects actual transaction flow (versus tick volume proxies) perform better.
Regular session structure: Futures markets with defined opening and closing hours, consistent liquidity throughout the session, and clear overnight/day session separation allow the session controls and time-based failsafes to function optimally.
Sufficient liquidity for stop execution: The stop breakout entry mode requires that stop orders can fill without significant slippage. Highly liquid contracts work better than illiquid instruments where stop orders may face adverse fills.
Suboptimal Conditions
The strategy may struggle with:
Extreme chop with no directional persistence: When ADX remains below 15 for extended periods and price oscillates rapidly without establishing trends, the momentum component generates conflicting signals. Win rate typically drops below 40% in these conditions, triggering the adaptive system to increase minimum score thresholds until conditions improve. Stop-out rates may also spike into the red zone.
Gap-heavy instruments: Markets with frequent overnight gaps disrupt the continuous price assumptions underlying ATR stops and EMA-based structure analysis. Gaps can also cause stop orders to fill at prices far from intended levels, distorting stop-out rate metrics.
Very low timeframes with excessive noise: On 1-minute or tick charts, the signal components react to micro-structure noise rather than meaningful price swings. The strategy works best on 5-minute through daily timeframes where price movements reflect actual order flow shifts.
Extended low-volatility compression: During historically low volatility periods, profit targets become difficult to reach before mean-reversion occurs. The trail offset, even when set to minimum, may be too wide for the compressed price environment. Stop-out rates may drop to green zone indicating stops should be tightened.
Parabolic moves or climactic exhaustion: Vertical price advances or selloffs where price moves multiple ATRs in single bars can trigger momentum signals at exhaustion points. The structure and reversal components attempt to filter these, but extreme moves may override normal logic.
The adaptive learning system naturally reduces signal frequency and position sizing during unfavorable conditions. If you observe multiple consecutive days with zero trades and "FILTERS ACTIVE" status, this indicates the strategy has self-adjusted to avoid poor conditions rather than forcing trades.
Instrument Recommendations
Emini Index Futures (ES, MES, NQ, MNQ, YM, RTY): Excellent fit. High liquidity, clear volatility patterns, strong volume signals, defined session structure. These instruments have been extensively tested and the universal detection handles all contract specifications automatically.
Micro Index Futures (MES, MNQ, M2K, MYM): Excellent fit for smaller accounts. Same market characteristics as the standard eminis but with reduced contract sizes allowing proper risk management on accounts below $50,000.
Energy Futures (CL, NG, RB, HO): Good to mixed fit. Crude oil (CL) works well due to strong trends and reasonable volatility. Natural gas (NG) can be extremely volatile—consider reducing Base Risk to 0.3-0.4% and increasing Stop Loss ATR multiplier to 1.8-2.2 for NG. The strategy automatically detects the $10/tick value for CL and adjusts position sizing accordingly.
Metal Futures (GC, SI, HG, PL): Good fit. Gold (GC) and silver (SI) exhibit clear trending behavior and work well with the momentum/structure components. The strategy automatically handles the different point values ($100/point for gold, $5,000/point for silver).
Agricultural Futures (ZC, ZS, ZW, ZL): Good fit. Grain futures often trend strongly during seasonal periods. The strategy handles the unique tick sizes (1/4 cent increments) and point values ($50/point for corn/wheat, $60/point for soybeans) automatically.
Treasury Futures (ZB, ZN, ZF, ZT): Good fit for trending rates environments. The strategy automatically handles the fractional tick sizing (32nds for ZB/ZN, halves of 32nds for ZF/ZT) through the universal detection system.
Currency Futures (6E, 6J, 6B, 6A, 6C): Good fit. Major currency pairs exhibit smooth trending behavior. The strategy automatically detects point values which vary significantly ($12.50/tick for 6E, $12.50/tick for 6J, $6.25/tick for 6B).
Cryptocurrency Futures (BTC, ETH, MBT, MET): Mixed fit. These markets have extreme volatility requiring parameter adjustment. Increase Base Risk to 0.8-1.2% and Stop Loss ATR multiplier to 2.0-3.0 to account for wider stop distances. Enable 24-hour trading and weekend trading as these markets have no traditional sessions.
The universal futures compatibility means you can apply this strategy to any of these markets without code modification—simply open the chart of your desired contract and the strategy will automatically configure itself to that instrument's specifications.
Important Disclaimers and Realistic Expectations
This is a sophisticated trading strategy that combines multiple analytical methods within an adaptive framework designed for active traders who will monitor performance and market conditions. It is not a "set and forget" fully automated system, nor should it be treated as a guaranteed profit generator.
Backtesting Realism and Limitations
The strategy includes realistic trading costs and execution assumptions:
- Commission: $0.62 per contract per side (accurate for many retail futures brokers)
- Slippage: 1 tick per entry and exit (conservative estimate for liquid futures)
- Position sizing: Realistic risk percentages and maximum contract limits based on account size
- No repainting: All calculations use confirmed bar data only—signals do not change retroactively
However, backtesting cannot fully capture live trading reality:
- Order fill delays: In live trading, stop and limit orders may not fill instantly at the exact tick shown in backtest
- Volatile periods: During high volatility or low liquidity (news events, rollover days, pre-holidays), slippage may exceed the 1-tick assumption significantly
- Gap risk: The backtest assumes stops fill at stop price, but gaps can cause fills far beyond intended exit levels
- Psychological factors: Seeing actual capital at risk creates emotional pressures not present in backtesting, potentially leading to premature manual intervention
The strategy's backtest results should be viewed as best-case scenarios. Real trading will typically produce 10-30% lower returns than backtest due to the above factors.
Risk Warnings
All trading involves substantial risk of loss. The adaptive learning system can improve parameter selection over time, but it cannot predict future price movements or guarantee profitable performance. Past wins do not ensure future wins.
Losing streaks are inevitable. Even with a 60% win rate, you will encounter sequences of 5, 6, or more consecutive losses due to normal probability distributions. The strategy includes losing streak detection and automatic risk reduction, but you must have sufficient capital to survive these drawdowns.
Market regime changes can invalidate learned patterns. If the strategy learns from 50 trades during a trending regime, then the market shifts to a ranging regime, the adapted parameters may initially be misaligned with the new environment. The system will re-adapt, but this transition period may produce suboptimal results.
Prop firm traders: understand your specific rules. Every prop firm has different rules regarding maximum drawdown, daily loss limits, consistency requirements, and prohibited trading behaviors. While this strategy includes common prop guardrails, you must verify it complies with your specific firm's rules and adjust parameters accordingly.
Never risk capital you cannot afford to lose. This strategy can produce substantial drawdowns, especially during learning periods or market regime shifts. Only trade with speculative capital that, if lost, would not impact your financial stability.
Recommended Usage
Paper trade first: Run the strategy on a simulated account for at least 50 trades or 1 month before committing real capital. Observe how the adaptive system behaves, identify any patterns in losing trades, monitor your stop-out rate trends, and verify your understanding of the entry/exit mechanics.
Start with minimum position sizing: When transitioning to live trading, reduce the Base Risk parameter to 0.3-0.4% initially (vs 0.5-1.0% in testing) to reduce early impact while the system learns your live broker's execution characteristics.
Monitor daily, but do not micromanage: Check the dashboard daily to ensure the strategy is operating normally and risk controls have not triggered unexpectedly. Pay special attention to the Stop-Out Rate metric—if it remains in the red or green zones for multiple days, adjust your Stop Loss ATR multiplier accordingly. However, resist the urge to manually adjust adaptive weights or disable trades based on short-term performance. Allow the adaptive system at least 30 trades to establish patterns before making manual changes.
Combine with other analysis: While this strategy can operate standalone, professional traders typically use systematic strategies as one component of a broader approach. Consider using the strategy for trade execution while applying your own higher-timeframe analysis or fundamental view for trade filtering or sizing adjustments.
Keep a trading journal: Document each week's results, note market conditions (trending vs ranging, high vs low volatility), record stop-out rates and any Stop Loss ATR adjustments you made, and document any manual interventions. Over time, this journal will help you identify conditions where the strategy excels versus struggles, allowing you to selectively enable or disable trading during certain environments.
Technical Implementation Notes
All calculations execute on closed bars only (`calc_on_every_tick=false`) ensuring that signals and values do not repaint. Once a bar closes and a signal generates, that signal is permanent in the history.
The strategy uses fixed-quantity position sizing (`default_qty_type=strategy.fixed, default_qty_value=1`) with the actual contract quantity determined by the position sizing function and passed to the entry commands. This approach provides maximum control over risk allocation.
Order management uses Pine Script's native `strategy.entry()` and `strategy.exit()` functions with appropriate parameters for stops, limits, and trailing stops. All orders include explicit from_entry references to ensure they apply to the correct position.
The adaptive learning arrays (trade_returns, trade_directions, trade_types, trade_hours, trade_was_stopped) are maintained as circular buffers capped at PERFORMANCE_MEMORY size (default 100 trades). When a new trade closes, its data is added to the beginning of the array using `array.unshift()`, and the oldest trade is removed using `array.pop()` if capacity is exceeded. The stop-out tracking system analyzes the trade_was_stopped array to calculate the rolling percentage displayed in the dashboard.
Dashboard rendering occurs only on the confirmed bar (`barstate.isconfirmed`) to minimize computational overhead. The table is pre-created with sufficient rows for the selected dashboard size and cells are populated with current values each update.
Visual effects (fractal grid, wick pressure, morphism beams, order flow clouds, quantum field) recalculate on each bar for real-time chart updates. These are computationally intensive—if you experience chart lag, disable these visual components. The core strategy logic continues to function identically regardless of visual settings.
Timezone conversions use Pine Script's built-in timezone parameter on the `hour()`, `minute()`, and `dayofweek()` functions. This ensures session logic and daily/weekly resets occur at correct boundaries regardless of the chart's default timezone or the server's timezone.
The universal futures detection queries `syminfo.mintick` and `syminfo.pointvalue` on each strategy initialization to obtain the current instrument's specifications. These values remain constant throughout the strategy's execution on a given chart but automatically update when the strategy is applied to a different instrument.
The strategy has been tested on TradingView across timeframes from 5-minute through daily and across multiple futures instrument types including equity indices, energy, metals, agriculture, treasuries, and currencies. It functions identically on all instruments due to the percentage-based risk model and ATR-relative calculations which adapt automatically to price scale and volatility, combined with the universal futures detection system that handles contract-specific specifications.
USD Session 8FX - LDN & NY (TF-invariant, Live + Table)What changed
Flexible session window
Removed the old fixed NY end-time selector.
Added new inputs so you can pick start time and length:
London: ldnStartSel (default 08:00) and ldnLenSel with options 45/60/90 minutes.
New York: nyStartSel (default 15:30) and nyLenSel with options 45/60/90 minutes.
The session string used by time(refTF, sess, tz) is now built dynamically as "HHMM-HHMM" from start + length (e.g., 1530-1630).
The label shown in the table (winTxt) auto-formats to HH:MM–HH:MM.
New time helpers
addMinutesHHMM() computes the end time from a "HHMM" start plus a minute length.
makeSess() produces the session string "HHMM-HHMM".
prettySess() converts "HHMM-HHMM" → "HH:MM-HH:MM".
(Kept on one line to avoid the “end of line without line continuation” error.)
Stability & UI fixes
Main table now uses table.new(f_pos(tablePos), ...) directly (no undeclared pos variable).
Trade Gate panel uses a properly initialized gatePosEnum before table.new(...) (fixes “Undeclared identifier”).
Minor cleanups; no logic changes.
What did NOT change
Scoring logic: returns → optional ATR normalization → weights → anti-USD vs USD-base averages → final score.
Thresholds: minAbsScore and live intrath alerts are unchanged.
VWAP Gate logic is the same (price vs VWAP consistency depending on USD Strong/Weak).
Freeze/Lock of values at session end is unchanged.
Alerts (session close bias, live threshold cross, and “Entry hint”) are unchanged.
Why this helps (practical impact)
Longer windows (e.g., NY 60/90, LDN 60/90) usually make the score more robust, filtering noise and reducing false signals—at the cost of a slightly slower signal.
You can now A/B test:
London: 45 vs 60 vs 90
New York: 45 vs 60 vs 90
without touching anything else; the indicator adapts automatically.
How to use
Choose Session (London / New York).
Set the start and length for that session.
The background highlight, the winTxt, and the entry/exit logic all follow the dynamic window.
Quick tips to reduce false signals
Try NY 60 or NY 90 and LDN 60 when volatility is choppy.
Keep ATR normalization ON (useATRnorm = true) for more comparable returns.
Consider raising minAbsScore slightly (e.g., from 0.12 → 0.15–0.20) if you still see noise.
Use the VWAP Gate panel: only act when Bias OK and at least one of the Top-3 pairs shows VWAP OK.
If you want, I can add quick presets (buttons) to jump between LDN 45/60/90 and NY 45/60/90, or plot two Scores side by side for direct comparison.
Lynie's V9 SELL🟢🔴 Lynie’s V8 — BUY & SELL (Mirrored, Interlocking System)
Lynie’s V8 is a paired long/short engine built as two mirrored scripts—Lynie’s V8 BUY and Lynie’s V8 SELL—that read price the same way, flip conditions symmetrically, and manage trades with the exact logic on opposite sides. Use either one standalone or run both together for full two-sided automation of entries, re-entries, caution states, and adaptive SL/TP.
✳️ What “mirrored” means here
Supertrend Tri-Stack (10/11/12):
BUY: ST10 primary pierce; ST12 fallback; “PAG Buy” when price pierces any ST while above the other two.
SELL: Exact inverse—ST10 primary pierce down; ST12 fallback; “PAG Sell” when price pierces any ST while below the other two.
Re-Enter Clusters:
BUY: Ratcheted up (Heikin-Ashi green holds/tightens).
SELL: Ratcheted down (Heikin-Ashi red holds/tightens).
Both sides use the same cluster age/decay math, care penalties, session awareness, and fast-candle tightening.
Care Flags (context risk):
Ichimoku, MACD, RSI combine into single and paired flags that tighten or widen offsets on both sides with the same scoring.
VWAP–EMA50 (5m) cluster gate:
Identical distance checks for BUY/SELL. When the mean cluster is present, offsets and labels adapt (tighter/“riskier scalp” messaging).
Golden Pocket A/B/C (prev-day):
Same fib boxes & labeling (gold tone) on both sides to call out TP-friendly zones.
SL/TP Envelope:
Shared dynamic engine: per-bar decay, fast-candle expansion, and care-based compress/relax—all mirrored for up/down.
Caution Labels:
BUY side prints CAUTION SELL if HA flips red inside an active long cluster.
SELL side prints CAUTION BUY if HA flips green inside an active short cluster.
Same latching & auto-release behavior.
🧠 Core workflow (both sides)
Primary trigger via ST10 pierce (structure shift) with an ST12 fallback when ST10 didn’t qualify.
PAG Mode when price is already on the right side of the other two STs—strongest conviction.
Cluster phase begins after a signal: ratcheted re-entry level, session-aware offsets, dynamic tightening on fast bars.
Care system shapes every re-entry & SL/TP label (Ichi/MACD/RSI combos + VWAP/EMA gate + QQE).
Protective layer: SL-wick and SL-body logic, caution flips, and “hold 1 bar” cluster carry after SL to avoid whipsaw spam.
🔎 Labels & messages (shared vocabulary)
Lynie’s / Lynie’s+ / Lynie’s++ — strength tiers (ST12 involvement & clean context).
Re-Enter / Excellent Re-Enter — cluster pullback quality; ratchet shows the “must-hold” zone.
SL&TP (n) — live offset multiplier the engine is using right now.
CAUTION BUY / CAUTION SELL — HA flip against the active side inside the cluster.
Restart Next Candle — visual cue to re-arm after a confirmed signal bar.
⚡ Why run both together
Continuity: When a long cycle ends (SL or caution degradation), the SELL engine is already tracking the inverse without re-tuning.
Symmetry: Same math, same signals, opposite direction—no hidden biases.
Coverage: Trend hand-offs are cleaner; you don’t miss early shorts after a long fade (and vice versa).
🔧 Recommended usage
Intraday futures (ES/NQ) or any liquid market.
Keep the VWAP–EMA cluster ON; it filters FOMO chases.
Honor Caution flips inside cluster—scale down or wait for the next clean re-enter.
Treat Golden Zones as TP magnets, not guaranteed reversals.
📌 Notes
Both scripts are Pine v6 and independent. Load BUY and SELL together for the full experience.
All offsets (re-enter & SL/TP) are visible in labels—so you always know why a zone is where it is.
Alerts are provided for signals, re-enter hits, caution, and SL events on both sides.
Summary: Lynie’s V8 BUY & SELL are vice-versa twins—one framework, two directions—delivering consistent entries, adaptive re-entries, and contextual risk management whether the market is pressing up or breaking down.
[AS] MACD-v & Hist [Alex Spiroglou | S.M.A.R.T. TRADER SYSTEMS] MACD-v & MACD-v Histogram
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Volatility Normalised Momentum 📈
Twice Awarded Indicator 🏆
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✅ 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE MACD-v ✅
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I created the MACD-v in 2015,
as a way to deal with the limitations
of well known indicators like the Stochastic, RSI, MACD.
I decided to publicly share a very small part of my research
in the form of a research paper I wrote in 2022,
titled "MACD-v: Volatility Normalised Momentum".
That paper was awarded twice:
1. The "Charles H. Dow" Award (2022),
for outstanding research in Technical Analysis,
by the Chartered Market Technicians Association (CMTA)
2. The "Founders" Award (2022),
for advances in Active Investment Management,
by the National Association of Active Investment Managers (NAAIM)
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❌ 2. WHY CREATE THE MACD-v ?
THE LIMITATIONS OF CONVENTIONAL MOMENTUM INDICATORS
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Technical Analysis indicators focused on momentum,
come in two general categories,
each with its own set of limitations:
(i) Range Bound Oscillators (RSI, Stochastics, etc)
These usually have a scaling of 0-100,
and thus have the advantage of having normalised readings,
that are comparable across time and securities.
However they have the following limitations (among others):
1. Skewing effect of steep trends
2. Indicator values do not adjust with and reflect true momentum
(indicator values are capped to 100)
(ii) Unbound Oscillators (MACD, RoC, etc)
These are boundless indicators,
and can expand with the market,
without being limited by a 0-100 scaling,
and thus have the advantage of really measuring momentum.
They have the main following limitations (among others):
1. Subjectivity of overbought / oversold levels
2. Not comparable across time
3. Not comparable across securities
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💡 3. THE SOLUTION TO SOLVE THESE LIMITATIONS
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In order to deal with these limitations,
I decided to create an indicator,
that would be the "Best of two worlds".
A unique & hybrid indicator,
that would have objective normalised readings
(similar to Range Bound Oscillators - RSI)
but would also be able to have no upper/lower boundaries
(similar to Unbound Oscillators - MACD).
This would be achieved by "normalising" a boundless oscillator (MACD)
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⛔ 4. DEEP DIVE INTO THE 5 LIMITATIONS OF THE MACD
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A Bloomberg study found that the MACD
is the most popular indicator after the RSI,
but the MACD has 5 BIG limitations.
Limitation 1: MACD values are not comparable across Time
The raw MACD values shift
as the underlying security's absolute value changes across time,
making historical comparisons obsolete
e.g S&P 500 maximum MACD was 1.56 in 1957-1971,
but reached 86.31 in 2019-2021 - not indicating 55x stronger momentum,
but simply different price levels.
Limitation 2: MACD values are not comparable across Assets
Traditional MACD cannot compare momentum between different assets.
S&P 500 MACD of 65 versus EUR/USD MACD of -0.5
reflects absolute price differences, not momentum differences
Limitation 3: MACD values cannot be Systematically Classified
Due to limitations #1 & #2, it is not possible to create
a momentum level classification scale
where one can define "fast", "slow", "overbought", "oversold" momentum
making systematic analysis impossible
Limitation 4: MACD Signal Line gives false crossovers in low-momentum ranges
In range-bound, low momentum environments,
most of the MACD signal line crossovers are false (noise)
Since there is no objective momentum classification system (limitation #3),
it is not possible to filter these signals out,
by avoiding them when momentum is low
Limitation 5: MACD Signal Line gives late crossovers in high momentum regimes.
Signal lag in strong trends not good at timing the turning point
— In high-momentum moves, MACD crossovers may come late.
Since there is no objective momentum classification system (limitation #3),
it is not possible to filter these signals out,
by avoiding them when momentum is high
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🏆 5. MACD-v : THE SOLUTION TO THE LIMITATIONS OF THE MACD , RSI, etc
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MACD-v is a volatility normalised momentum indicator.
It remedies these 5 limitations of the classic MACD,
while creating a tool with unique properties.
Formula: × 100
MACD-V enhances the classic MACD by normalizing for volatility,
transforming price-dependent readings into standardized momentum values.
This resolves key limitations of traditional MACD and adds significant analytical power.
Core Advantages of MACD-V
Advantage 1: Time-Based Stability
MACD-V values are consistent and comparable over time.
A reading of 100 has the same meaning today as it did in the past
(unlike traditional MACD which is influenced by changes in price and volatility over time)
Advantage 2: Cross-Market Comparability
MACD-V provides universal scaling.
Readings (e.g., ±50) apply consistently across all asset classes—stocks,
bonds, commodities, or currencies,
allowing traders to compare momentum across markets reliably.
Advantage 3: Objective Momentum Classification
MACD-V includes a defined 5-range momentum lifecycle
with standardized thresholds (e.g., -150 to +150).
This offers an objective framework for analyzing market conditions
and supports integration with broader models.
Advantage 4: False Signal Reduction in Low-Momentum Regimes
MACD-V introduces a "neutral zone" (typically -50 to +50)
to filter out these low-probability signals.
Advantage 5: Improved Signal Timing in High-Momentum Regimes
MACD-V identifies extremely strong trends,
allowing for more precise entry and exit points.
Advantage 6: Trend-Adaptive Scaling
Unlike bounded oscillators like RSI or Stochastic,
MACD-V dynamically expands with trend strength,
providing clearer momentum insights without artificial limits.
Advantage 7: Enhanced Divergence Detection
MACD-V offers more reliable divergence signals
by avoiding distortion at extreme levels,
a common flaw in bounded indicators (RSI, etc)
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⚒️ 5. HOW TO USE THE MACD-v: 7 CORE PATTERNS
HOW TO USE THE MACD-v Histogram: 2 CORE PATTERNS
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>>>>>> BASIC USE (RANGE RULES) <<<<<<
The MACD-v has 7 Core Patterns (Ranges) :
1. Risk Range (Overbought)
Condition: MACD-V > Signal Line and MACD-V > +150
Interpretation: Extremely strong bullish momentum—potential exhaustion or reversal zone.
2. Retracing
Condition: MACD-V < Signal Line and MACD-V > -50
Interpretation: Mild pullback within a bullish trend.
3. Rundown
Condition: MACD-V < Signal Line and -50 > MACD-V > -150
Interpretation: Momentum is weakening—bearish pressure building.
4. Risk Range (Oversold)
Condition: MACD-V < Signal Line and MACD-V < -150
Interpretation: Extreme bearish momentum—potential for reversal or capitulation.
5. Rebounding
Condition: MACD-V > Signal Line and MACD-V > -150
Interpretation: Bullish recovery from oversold or weak conditions.
6. Rallying
Condition: MACD-V > Signal Line and MACD-V > +50
Interpretation: Strengthening bullish trend—momentum accelerating.
7. Ranging (Neutral Zone)
Condition: MACD-V remains between -50 and +50 for 20+ bars
Interpretation: Sideways market—low conviction and momentum.
The MACD-v Histogram has 2 Core Patterns (Ranges) :
1. Risk (Overbought)
Condition: Histogram > +40
Interpretation: Short-term bullish momentum is stretched—possible overextension or reversal risk.
2. Risk (Oversold)
Condition: Histogram < -40
Interpretation: Short-term bearish momentum is stretched—potential for rebound or reversal.
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📈 6. ADVANCED PATTERNS WITH MACD-v
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Thanks to its volatility normalization,
the MACD-V framework enables the development
of a wide range of advanced pattern recognition setups,
trading signals, and strategic models.
These patterns go beyond basic crossovers,
offering deeper insight into momentum structure,
regime shifts, and high-probability trade setups.
These are not part of this script
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⚙️ 7. FUNCTIONALITY - HOW TO ADD THE INDICATORS TO YOUR CHART
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The script allows you to see :
1. MACD-v
The indicator with the ranges (150,50,0,-50,-150)
and colour coded according to its 7 basic patterns
2. MACD-v Histogram
The indicator The indicator with the ranges (40,0,-40)
and colour coded according to its 2 basic ranges / patterns
3. MACD-v Heatmap
You can see the MACD-v in a Multiple Timeframe basis,
using a colour-coded Heatmap
Note that lowest timeframe in the heatmap must be the one on the chart
i.e. if you see the daily chart, then the Heatmap will be Daily, Weekly, Monthly
4. MACD-v Dashboard
You can see the MACD-v for 7 markets,
in a multiple timeframe basis
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🤝 CONTRIBUTIONS 🤝
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I would like to thank the following people:
1. Mike Christensen for coding the indicator
@TradersPostInc, @Mik3Christ3ns3n,
2. @Indicator-Jones For allowing me to use his Scanner
3. @Daveatt For allowing me to use his heatmap
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⚠️ LEGAL - Usage and Attribution Notice ⚠️
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Use of this Script is permitted
for personal or non-commercial purposes,
including implementation by coders and TradingView users.
However, any form of paid redistribution,
resale, or commercial exploitation is strictly prohibited.
Proper attribution to the original author is expected and appreciated,
in order to acknowledge the source
and maintain the integrity of the original work.
Failure to comply with these terms,
or to take corrective action within 48 hours of notification,
will result in a formal report to TradingView’s moderation team,
and will actively pursue account suspension and removal of the infringing script(s).
Continued violations may result in further legal action, as deemed necessary.
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⚠️ DISCLAIMER ⚠️
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This indicator is For Educational Purposes Only (F.E.P.O.).
I am just Teaching by Example (T.B.E.)
It does not constitute investment advice.
There are no guarantees in trading - except one.
You will have losses in trading.
I can guarantee you that with 100% certainty.
The author is not responsible for any financial losses
or trading decisions made based on this indicator. 🙏
Always perform your own analysis and use proper risk management. 🛡️
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