Black-Scholes Gamma Scalping Strategy# Black-Scholes Gamma Scalping Strategy
## Overview
This strategy applies options market-making principles to spot/futures trading using the Black-Scholes pricing model. It simulates the behavior of a delta-hedged straddle position, generating buy and sell signals based on how a market maker would hedge their gamma exposure.
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## The Concept: Gamma Scalping
Professional options traders who hold long straddles (long call + long put at the same strike) profit when the underlying moves significantly in either direction. Here's why:
- A straddle has **positive gamma**, meaning its delta increases as price rises and decreases as price falls
- To stay delta-neutral, traders must **buy after dips** and **sell after rallies**
- If **realized volatility > implied volatility**, the profits from these hedging trades exceed the daily theta (time decay) cost
This strategy captures that edge by:
1. Calculating theoretical Greeks using Black-Scholes
2. Monitoring when delta deviates from neutral
3. Trading to "hedge" back to neutral — buying weakness, selling strength
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## Black-Scholes Greeks Calculated
| Greek | Symbol | What It Measures |
|-------|--------|------------------|
| Delta | Δ | Directional exposure |
| Gamma | Γ | Rate of delta change |
| Vega | ν | Sensitivity to volatility |
| Theta | Θ | Time decay per day |
All Greeks are calculated in real-time using the standard Black-Scholes formula with configurable inputs for strike, expiration, implied volatility, and risk-free rate.
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## Entry Signals
**Long Entry** (buy the underlying):
- Price drops significantly (gamma scalp trigger), OR
- Straddle delta falls below the lower hedge band
- Volatility filter confirms favorable regime (HV > IV)
**Short Entry** (sell the underlying):
- Price rises significantly (gamma scalp trigger), OR
- Straddle delta rises above the upper hedge band
- Volatility filter confirms favorable regime
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## Volatility Regime Filter
The strategy compares **Historical Volatility (HV)** to **Implied Volatility (IV)**:
- **HV/IV > 1.2** → Long volatility regime (gamma scalping profitable) → Trading enabled
- **HV/IV < 0.8** → Short volatility regime (theta wins) → Trading paused or reversed
- **Between** → Neutral, proceed with caution
This filter helps avoid trading when market conditions don't favor the strategy.
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## Key Inputs
**Option Parameters:**
- Strike Offset % — Distance from ATM (0 = at-the-money)
- Days to Expiration — Synthetic option tenor (affects gamma magnitude)
- Implied Volatility — Your estimate of fair IV
- Risk-Free Rate — For BS calculation
**Trading Parameters:**
- Gamma Scalp Threshold — ATR multiple to trigger trades
- Delta Hedge Band % — How far delta must deviate to signal
- Volatility Regime Filter — Enable/disable HV/IV filter
**Risk Management:**
- Stop Loss / Take Profit (ATR multiples)
- Max Drawdown % — Pauses trading if exceeded
- Max Concurrent Positions
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## How to Use
1. **Set Implied Volatility** to match current market IV (check options chain or VIX for reference)
2. **Adjust Days to Expiration** — Shorter = higher gamma, more signals; Longer = smoother
3. **Tune the Hedge Band** — Tighter bands = more trades; Wider = fewer, larger moves
4. **Enable Volatility Filter** for trend-following vol regimes, disable for pure mean-reversion
**Best suited for:**
- Range-bound or choppy markets
- High realized volatility environments
- Liquid instruments with tight spreads
**Avoid using when:**
- Strong directional trends (gamma scalping loses to delta)
- Volatility is collapsing
- Low liquidity / wide spreads
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## Information Table
The on-chart table displays real-time:
- Current strike price
- Straddle Delta, Gamma, Vega, Theta
- Historical vs Implied Volatility
- HV/IV Ratio
- Current volatility regime
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## Alerts
Built-in alert conditions for:
- Long entry signals
- Short entry signals
- Max drawdown protection triggered
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## Disclaimer
This strategy is provided for **educational purposes only**. It demonstrates how Black-Scholes option pricing theory can be applied to generate trading signals.
- Past performance does not guarantee future results
- Backtest results may not reflect live trading conditions
- Always use proper position sizing and risk management
- Paper trade extensively before using real capital
**No financial advice is given or implied.**
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## Credits
Based on the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model (1973) and gamma scalping techniques used by professional options market makers.
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🧠 Key Features:
Smart Trend Signals: EMA 7/20 crossover filtered by market energy.
SMC Order Blocks: Automated key supply/demand zones.
Regular Divergence: RSI-based trend reversal tracking.
Auto Fib & Pivot: Displays 0.618 golden level and pivot S/R.
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Simple Volume IndicatorVolume is an important indicator in technical analysis because it is used to measure the relative significance of a market move.
The higher the volume during a price move, the more significant the move and the lower the volume during a price move, the less significant the move.
here i made some changes using Significant volume which helps to see the Price moment
Black = Unconsumed Selling
Blue = Exceptional Buying Strength
Yellow = Demand Strength
The Supply–Demand Battle
Think of it like this:
Black bar = supply waiting to be absorbed.
Blue = demand stepping in to absorb supply.
Yellow = Strength of move
If Black dominate without follow-up blue/yellow, price struggles.
If blue/yelow appear after Black, it signals buyers are winning.
Relative Vol % (RTH Only)A measure of the relationship between the most recent trading activity to the number of shares traded on an average daily basis (over the last 50 trading sessions).
When viewing this data item during a trading session, please note:
Percentage change calculations are based on a projected volume figure.
We use 'rth_open_time' which is fixed at 09:30 for the current day
VOLKDW!This indicator displays real-time trading volume to help identify institutional participation, momentum strength, and potential reversals.
Volume bars expand during periods of high market interest, often confirming breakouts, trend continuations, and high-probability entries. Contracting volume can signal exhaustion, consolidation, or weakening trends.
How to Use:
Rising price + rising volume → strong trend confirmation
Rising price + falling volume → possible divergence or fake breakout
High volume spikes → institutional activity or key decision points
Low volume zones → chop, consolidation, or no-trade environments
Best used alongside price action, support/resistance, ORB, and market structure for confirmation—not as a standalone signal.
💣 Volume Pressure Indicator – Description (Aggressive / Trader Style)
This indicator tracks raw volume pressure to expose where real money steps in.
Explosive volume bars often mark:
Breakouts that actually matter
Stop runs
Reversal traps
Trend continuation fuel
When price moves without volume, it’s usually fake.
When volume expands, something real is happening.
Trading Logic:
Volume spike + breakout = high-conviction move
Volume spike + rejection = reversal / fade setup
Weak volume = sit on hands
Climax volume = trend exhaustion warning
Designed to keep you out of dead markets and in sync with momentum.
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VRVP Clone + Multi-POC -- PerroGordoVRVP Clone + Multi-POC
Overview
VRVP Clone + Multi-POC replicates TradingView's native Visible Range Volume Profile with several practical enhancements. The indicator displays volume distribution across price levels for the visible chart range, which is useful for identifying high-volume nodes, support/resistance zones, and areas of price acceptance.
The main differentiator from the built-in VRVP is support for multiple Point of Control (POC) lines with an intelligent peak detection algorithm. Instead of just showing the single highest-volume level, you can identify distinct volume clusters across different price zones.
Features
Dynamic Visible Range
Recalculates automatically on scroll or zoom
Analyzes only visible bars
Profile width scales proportionally to view
Multiple POC Detection (1-8 levels)
Volume Nodes Mode: Peak detection algorithm finds local volume maxima across distinct price clusters
Highest Rows Mode: Traditional approach - top N rows by raw volume
Configurable minimum separation between nodes to prevent bunching
Individual colors for each POC level
Volume Display Modes
Up/Down: Split bars showing buy vs. sell volume with black outlines for visual separation
Total: Single bar colored by dominant direction
Delta: Net volume (buy minus sell)
Delta Intensity: Gradient coloring indicating buyer/seller dominance strength per row
Value Area
Configurable percentage (default 70%)
VAH and VAL lines with customizable styles
Separate colors for volume inside vs. outside the Value Area
Positioning Options
Left or Right placement
Adjustable profile width as percentage of visible range
Row configuration via "Number of Rows" or "Ticks Per Row"
Additional Features
Statistics table showing bars analyzed, total volume, up/down percentages, price vs POC
POC price labels on chart
Line style options (Solid, Dashed, Dotted)
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How It Works
Volume from each bar is distributed across price rows based on the bar's high-low range. The allocation is proportional - if a bar spans 3 rows with 60% overlap on one row, that row receives 60% of the bar's volume.
Volume Nodes Mode identifies local peaks in the distribution (rows where volume exceeds both neighbors), then selects the highest peaks while enforcing minimum separation. This surfaces distinct support/resistance clusters rather than stacking all POC lines in a single high-volume area.
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Settings
Inputs
Setting - Description
Rows Layout - "Number of Rows" or "Ticks Per Row"
Row Size - Number of rows (24-200) or ticks per row
Volume - "Up/Down", "Total", "Delta", or source selection
Value Area % - Percentage of volume for Value Area (default 70%)
Profile Width % - Width as percentage of visible bars
Placement - "Right" or "Left" side of chart
Enhancements
Setting - Description
Number of POCs | 1-8 POC lines |
POC Mode - "Volume Nodes" (peak detection) or "Highest Rows" (traditional)
Min Node Separation - Minimum rows between nodes (0 = auto-calculate)
Delta Intensity Mode - Gradient coloring by dominance
Show Stats Table - Display analysis statistics
Style
Setting - Description
Up/Down Volume Colors - Buy/sell volume colors
Value Area Colors - Colors for VA regions
POC/VAH/VAL Colors - Line colors and styles
POC 2-8 Colors - Colors for additional POC levels
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Applications
Support/Resistance Identification
High-volume nodes tend to act as price magnets. Multiple POCs reveal layered S/R zones that aren't visible with a single POC.
Fair Value Reference
The Value Area represents where 70% of volume traded. Price tends to revert to this zone.
Volume Gap Analysis
Low-volume areas between POCs indicate prices that were rejected quickly - potential breakout or breakdown levels.
Market Structure
Multiple POCs across price levels show where the market has found acceptance, useful for distinguishing range-bound conditions from trending moves.
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Practical Notes
Volume Nodes mode with 3-5 POCs works well for identifying distinct S/R clusters
Higher row counts give more granular analysis on lower timeframes
Delta Intensity mode quickly shows buyer/seller dominance at each level without the visual noise of split bars
If POCs are too clustered, increase Min Node Separation; if too spread out, decrease it or set to 0 for auto
The stats table vs POC comparison is useful for quick directional bias assessment
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Requirements
Any instrument with volume data
Works well on futures, forex, and liquid equities
Pine Script v6
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Version History
v1.1
- Added Volume Nodes mode with peak detection
- Expanded to 8 POC levels
- Added Min Node Separation setting
- Fixed POC label positioning for left placement
- Added black outlines to Up/Down volume bars
v1.0
- Initial release replicating VRVP with multi-POC enhancement
- Delta Intensity mode
- Statistics table
Volume MAs Cloud Trend | Lyro RSVolume MAs Cloud Trend is a volume-weighted trend-following indicator designed to identify market direction, momentum strength, and dynamic trade management directly on price. By combining volume-adjusted moving averages, adaptive deviation bands, and an integrated ATR trailing stop, it delivers clear visual trend structure and actionable signals in a single overlay.
Key Features
Volume-Adjusted Moving Average
Uses a normalized formula: (Price × Volume) MA ÷ Volume MA, ensuring high-participation price moves carry greater influence. Supports 16+ MA types, with VWMA handled natively.
Deviation Band Cloud
Upper and lower bands are built from standard deviation over the MA length, scaled by independent positive and negative multipliers to adapt to volatility.
Cloud & Trail Modes
Cloud Mode visualizes trend structure using a filled band cloud.
Trail Mode switches to an ATR-based trailing stop for trend management.
Automatic Trend Signals
Bullish signals trigger when price crosses above the positive band.
Bearish signals trigger when price crosses below the negative band.
ATR Trailing Stop (Built-In)
A volatility-adjusted trailing stop initializes on each new trend and updates only in the trade direction, helping lock in gains while staying with the trend.
Custom Visuals & Palettes
Choose from Classic, Mystic, Accented, or Royal palettes, or define your own bullish and bearish colors. Includes MA glow, trend cloud fill, and trend-colored candles.
How It Works
MA Construction
Applies the selected moving average to volume-weighted price (or VWMA when selected) to create a participation-aware trend baseline.
Band Calculation
Calculates rolling standard deviation and offsets it using user-defined multipliers to form adaptive upper and lower trend bands.
Trend Detection
Crosses above the upper band confirm bullish momentum.
Crosses below the lower band confirm bearish momentum.
Trailing Stop Logic
On each new trend signal, an ATR-based trailing stop is initialized and dynamically updated in the trend direction.
Visual Synchronization
MA, cloud, trailing stop, and candles all change color in real time to reflect the current trend state.
Practical Use
Trend Confirmation
Sustained price action outside the cloud indicates strong directional momentum.
Breakout Identification
Band crosses highlight potential trend starts, especially when aligned with volatility expansion.
Trade Management
Trail Mode provides objective, volatility-based exits for trend-following strategies.
Quick Market Scanning
Color-coded candles and cloud structure allow fast visual assessment across multiple symbols and timeframes.
Customization
Adjust MA type and length to control responsiveness
Tune band multipliers for volatility sensitivity
Switch between Cloud and Trail modes depending on strategy
Customize color schemes to match your chart layout
⚠️ Disclaimer
This indicator is intended for technical analysis and educational purposes only. It does not guarantee results and should be used alongside proper risk management and additional analysis. The creator is not responsible for any financial decisions made using this tool.
Multi-Timeframe Volume Profile - Auto HVN WallsMulti-Timeframe Volume Profile - Auto HVN Walls
Overview This indicator provides a highly flexible Volume Profile solution that operates across multiple timeframes (Session, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly). Unlike standard profiles, this tool features a unique "Auto HVN Wall" detection system. It automatically identifies meaningful High Volume Nodes (HVNs) within the profile structure and extends them forward as potential support and resistance zones, creating a dynamic map of market structure as it develops.
Key Features
Multi-Timeframe Support: Switch seamlessly between Session, Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly profiles.
Auto HVN Walls (Structure Detection): The script analyzes the profile shape in real-time. When it detects significant clusters of volume (HVNs), it automatically draws extended lines ("walls"). These walls often act as magnets or support/resistance levels where price has previously found acceptance.
Session Filtering: When in "Session" mode, you can define specific time windows (e.g., 0930-1615) to isolate Regular Trading Hours (RTH) volume, ignoring overnight data.
Auto-Scaling Width (Monthly Mode): For Monthly profiles, the histogram width dynamically changes throughout the month. It starts wide at the beginning of the month to be visible and gradually narrows as the month progresses, keeping your chart clean.
High Precision: Uses lower timeframe data (user-selectable) to build the profile, ensuring accuracy even on higher timeframe charts.
Alerts: Built-in alert conditions for price crossing the developing POC, VAH, or VAL.
How It Works
Data Accumulation: The script fetches lower timeframe volume and price data (e.g., 5-minute data on a 1-hour chart) to construct a precise volume histogram.
Wall Detection: It runs a smoothing algorithm over the volume profile. If a price level accumulates volume significantly higher than the average (controlled by the Volume Threshold Multiplier), it marks that level as a "Wall" and extends it.
Value Area: Standard Value Area High (VAH), Value Area Low (VAL), and Point of Control (POC) are calculated and displayed for the selected period.
Settings Guide
Profile Period: Choose between Session, Weekly, Monthly, or Yearly.
Session Time: (Only active in "Session" mode) Define the start and end times for the profile (e.g., 0930-1615).
Calculation Precision: Determines the lower timeframe used to build the profile. Lower is more precise but may load slower.
The Walls:
Smoothing Factor: How much to smooth the volume data before finding walls. Higher = fewer, more significant walls.
Volume Threshold: How much volume is needed to trigger a wall.
Extend Walls: If checked, walls extend infinitely to the right.
Auto-Scale Width: (Monthly Only) dynamically adjusts the profile width based on the day of the month.
Use Case This tool is ideal for auction market theorists and volume profile traders who want to visualize where value is building in real-time and identify "sticky" price levels (Walls) where the market is likely to rotate or consolidate.
Disclaimer This script and the information presented here are for educational and informational purposes only. They do not constitute financial advice, investment recommendations, or trading signals. Trading in financial markets involves a significant risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Past performance of any trading system or methodology is not necessarily indicative of future results. Use this tool at your own discretion and risk.
Apex Adaptive TrailApex Adaptive Trail: Adaptive Volatility Trend System
This custom trend-following indicator improves on standard SuperTrend implementations by addressing two key weaknesses: excessive whipsaws during high volatility and false signals in ranging markets.
Core Logic:
- Synthetic Heikin Ashi values are calculated internally (without changing chart candles) to provide smoother source data for trend detection.
- ATR-based trailing stop with adaptive multiplier: dynamically adjusts between 0.8x and 1.5x the base factor based on current volatility (ATR / 50-period SMA of ATR). Widens in volatile conditions, tightens in quiet markets.
- Weighted Confluence Score (0-100%): Combines four independent filters, each contributing 25%:
• Price position relative to 21-period EMA (trend alignment)
• ADX > 20 (momentum strength)
• Choppiness Index < 60 (trending vs ranging detection)
• Alignment with Daily EMA(50) trend direction
Signals are only generated when price crosses the adaptive trail AND the confluence score exceeds 75% (standard) or 90% (MAX 🔥 ultra-strong). This combination significantly reduces low-quality entries compared to traditional SuperTrend crossovers.
Key Features:
- Dynamic confidence cloud (opacity based on score)
- Real-time dashboard showing volatility state, active filters, trend bias, and estimated historical win rate
- Optional dynamic/fixed profit targets
- Fully customizable filters and adaptive behavior
Usage: Best on 15m to 4H timeframes for trend-following strategies (Crypto, Forex, Indices). Enter on APEX signals, use trail as stop-loss, TP lines for partial exits.
This script integrates established concepts into a unique adaptive framework with volatility-responsive risk management and multi-filter validation.
Disclaimer: For educational and analysis purposes only. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always use proper risk management.
"This script combines established indicators (ATR trailing, ADX, Choppiness Index, EMA, MTF) into a unique adaptive system with dynamic volatility adjustment and weighted confluence scoring – features not found together in standard SuperTrend variations."
Volume-Weighted Price Z-Score [QuantAlgo]🟢 Overview
The Volume-Weighted Price Z-Score indicator quantifies price deviations from volume-weighted equilibrium using statistical standardization. It combines volume-weighted moving average analysis with logarithmic deviation measurement and volatility normalization to identify when prices have moved to statistically extreme levels relative to their volume-weighted baseline, helping traders and investors spot potential mean reversion opportunities across multiple timeframes and asset classes.
🟢 How It Works
The indicator's core methodology lies in its volume-weighted statistical approach, where price displacement is measured through normalized deviations from volume-weighted price levels:
volumeWeightedAverage = ta.vwma(priceSource, lookbackPeriod)
logDeviation = math.log(priceSource / volumeWeightedAverage)
volatilityMeasure = ta.stdev(logDeviation, lookbackPeriod)
The script uses logarithmic transformation to capture proportional price changes rather than absolute differences, ensuring equal treatment of percentage moves regardless of price level:
rawZScore = logDeviation / volatilityMeasure
zScore = ta.ema(rawZScore, smoothingPeriod)
First, it establishes the volume-weighted baseline which gives greater weight to price levels where significant trading occurred, creating a more representative equilibrium point than simple moving averages.
Then, the logarithmic deviation measurement converts the price-to-average ratio into a normalized scale:
logDeviation = math.log(priceSource / volumeWeightedAverage)
Next, statistical normalization is achieved by dividing the deviation by its own historical volatility, creating a standardized z-score that measures how many standard deviations the current price sits from the volume-weighted mean.
Finally, EMA smoothing filters noise while preserving the signal's responsiveness to genuine market extremes:
rawZScore = logDeviation / volatilityMeasure
zScore = ta.ema(rawZScore, smoothingPeriod)
This creates a volume-anchored statistical oscillator that combines price-volume relationship analysis with volatility-adjusted normalization, providing traders with probabilistic insights into market extremes and mean reversion potential based on standard deviation thresholds.
🟢 Signal Interpretation
▶ Positive Values (Above Zero): Price trading above volume-weighted average indicating potential overvaluation relative to volume-weighted equilibrium = Caution on longs, potential mean reversion downward = Short/sell opportunities
▶ Negative Values (Below Zero): Price trading below volume-weighted average indicating potential undervaluation relative to volume-weighted equilibrium = Caution on shorts, potential mean reversion upward = Long/buy opportunities
▶ Zero Line Crosses: Mean reversion transitions where price crosses back through volume-weighted equilibrium, indicating shift from overvalued to undervalued (or vice versa) territory
▶ Extreme Positive Zone (Above +2.5σ default): Statistically rare overvaluation representing 98.8%+ confidence level deviation, indicating extremely stretched bullish conditions with high mean reversion probability = Strong correction warning/short signal
▶ Extreme Negative Zone (Below -2.5σ default): Statistically rare undervaluation representing 98.8%+ confidence level deviation, indicating extremely stretched bearish conditions with high mean reversion probability = Strong buying opportunity signal
▶ ±1σ Reference Levels: Moderate deviation zones (±1 standard deviation) marking common price fluctuation boundaries where approximately 68% of price action occurs under normal distribution
▶ ±2σ Reference Levels: Significant deviation zones (±2 standard deviations) marking unusual price extremes where approximately 95% of price action should be contained under normal conditions
🟢 Features
▶ Preconfigured Presets: Three optimized parameter sets accommodate different analytical approaches, instruments and timeframes. "Default" provides balanced statistical measurement suitable for swing trading and daily/4-hour analysis, offering deviation detection with moderate responsiveness to price dislocations. "Fast Response" delivers heightened sensitivity optimized for intraday trading and scalping on 15-minute to 1-hour charts, using shorter statistical windows and minimal smoothing to capture rapid mean reversion opportunities as they develop. "Smooth Trend" offers conservative extreme identification ideal for position trading on daily to weekly charts, employing extended statistical periods and heavy noise filtering to isolate only the most significant market extremes.
▶ Built-in Alerts: Seven alert conditions enable comprehensive automated monitoring of statistical extremes and mean reversion events. Extreme Overbought triggers when z-score crosses above the extreme threshold (default +2.5σ) signaling rare overvaluation, Extreme Oversold activates when z-score crosses below the negative extreme threshold (default -2.5σ) signaling rare undervaluation. Exit Extreme Overbought and Exit Extreme Oversold alert when prices begin reverting from these statistical extremes back toward the mean. Bullish Mean Reversion notifies when z-score crosses above zero indicating shift to overvalued territory, while Bearish Mean Reversion triggers on crosses below zero indicating shift to undervalued territory. Any Extreme Level provides a combined alert for any extreme threshold breach regardless of direction. These notifications allow you to capitalize on statistically significant price dislocations without continuous chart monitoring.
▶ Color Customization: Six visual themes (Classic, Aqua, Cosmic, Ember, Neon, plus Custom) accommodate different chart backgrounds and visual preferences, ensuring optimal contrast for identifying positive versus negative deviations across trading environments. The adjustable fill transparency control (0-100%) allows fine-tuning of the gradient area prominence between the z-score line and zero baseline, with higher opacity values creating subtle background context while lower values produce bold deviation emphasis. Optional bar coloring extends the z-score gradient directly to the indicator pane bars, providing immediate visual reinforcement of current deviation magnitude and direction without requiring reference to the plotted line itself.
*Note: This indicator requires volume data to function correctly, as it calculates deviations from a volume-weighted price average. Tickers with no volume data or extremely limited volume will not produce meaningful results, i.e., the indicator may display flat lines, erratic values, or fail to calculate properly. Using this indicator on assets without volume data (certain forex pairs, synthetic indices, or instruments with unreported/unavailable volume) will produce unreliable or no results at all. Additionally, ensure your chart has sufficient historical data to cover the selected lookback period, e.g., using a 100-bar lookback on a chart with only 50 bars of history will yield incomplete or inaccurate calculations. Always verify your chosen ticker has consistent, accurate volume information and adequate price history before applying this indicator.
[PickMyTrade] Trend strategy for LongThis strategy detects descending trend resistance using pivot-based trendlines and enters long positions when price confirms a breakout above a validated trendline. It is designed to capture bullish trend reversals with strict risk control and flexible exit management.
The system focuses on structural market behavior rather than indicators, making it suitable for traders who prefer price-action-based decision making.
USAGE
This strategy automatically builds trendlines from confirmed pivot highs. A trendline is considered valid only when price has interacted with it a user-defined number of times, ensuring that trades are taken only from well-formed market structures.
A trade is triggered when price closes above a validated descending trendline while optional session and position limits are respected.
All risk and position sizing are calculated automatically based on the selected risk amount and stop-loss distance.
HOW IT WORKS
The strategy identifies swing highs using pivot logic and connects them into descending trendlines. Each trendline must meet a minimum number of touch confirmations before becoming eligible for trading.
When price closes above a valid trendline, the strategy calculates:
Stop-loss placement below the most recent pivot low
Position size based on fixed monetary risk
Profit targets based on the selected exit method
EXIT METHODS
Three exit models are supported:
Risk–Reward Ratio
Uses a fixed multiple of the defined risk distance to set the take-profit level.
Lookback Candle Exit
Exits trades when price shows structural reversal behavior based on recent candles.
Fibonacci Targets
Uses Fibonacci extensions derived from recent swing structure to trail profits dynamically.
An optional trailing stop can also be enabled to protect open profits.
FEATURES
Automatic pivot-based trendline detection
Multi-trendline or single-trendline operation
Dynamic position sizing based on monetary risk
Pivot-based stop-loss placement
Multiple exit methodologies
Optional trailing stop
Optional trading session filter
Fully visualized trendlines, stop levels, and profit targets
SETTINGS
Trend Detection
Pivot Length for Trend
Touch Number
Validation Percentage
Optional Pivot-to-Pivot Confirmation
Risk Management
Fixed Risk Amount
Default Contract Size Option
Stop-Loss Buffer
Trailing Stop Toggle
Take-Profit
Exit Method Selection
Risk-Reward Ratio
Lookback Candle Length
Fibonacci Extension Levels
Session Filter
Enable/Disable Session Trading
Trading Session Time Window
Smart Money Concept, Modern ViewSmart Money Concept, Modern View (SMCMV)
Institutional Volume Flow Analysis with VWMA Matrix
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📌 OVERVIEW
SMCMV is an advanced institutional-grade indicator that combines Volume-Weighted Moving Average (VWMA) matrix analysis with sophisticated volume decomposition to detect buyer and seller entry points. The indicator provides a comprehensive real-time dashboard displaying market structure, volume dynamics, and validated trading signals.
Key Features:
• Dual Volume Model: Geometry-based (candle range split) and Intrabar (precise LTF data)
• 10-Period VWMA Spectrum: Multi-timeframe support/resistance matrix (7, 13, 19, 23, 31, 41, 47, 67, 83, 97)
• 5-Layer Scoring System: 100-point institutional-grade signal quality assessment
• State Machine Signal Engine: Validated entry/exit signals with timer and range confirmation
• Real-time Prediction Engine: Candle-by-candle buyer/seller probability estimation
• High Volume Node Detection: Automatic identification of significant volume zones
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📊 DASHBOARD REFERENCE
1) NOW VECTOR (Current Market State)
This section captures the immediate market conditions:
• FLOW ANGLE: Directional angle of price movement in degrees (from VWMA-5). Positive = bullish, Negative = bearish.
• LTP: Last Traded Price - current close price.
• NET FLOW (Δ): Volume Delta - net difference between buying and selling volume. Shows ⚡+ or ⚡-.
• LIQUIDITY: Total volume on the current bar (K/M format).
• BUY VOL: Estimated buying volume based on selected model.
• SELL VOL: Estimated selling volume.
• BID PRES.: Buying volume as percentage of total volume.
• ASK PRES.: Selling volume as percentage of total volume.
• DIRECTION: Current state with hysteresis: BULL (🐂), BEAR (🐻), or NEUT (⚪).
2) DATA QUALITY / CONFIG
Configuration status and data integrity monitoring:
• VOL MODEL: INTRABAR (uses LTF data) or GEOMETRY (estimates from candle structure).
• IB LTF: Intrabar Lower Timeframe for precise volume decomposition.
• MODE: Micro (7 periods: 7-47) or Macro (10 periods: 7-97).
• IB OK: Intrabar data validity - OK or NO.
• IB STREAK: Consecutive bars with valid intrabar data.
• LATENCY: Data freshness indicator. ✓ = current, ↺ = using historical reference.
3) STRUCTURE RADAR
Market structure analysis showing price position relative to VWMA matrix:
• WIRES ▲/▼: Count of VWMAs above (resistance) and below (support).
• RES: Nearest Resistance - shows MA period, "ZN RES", or "BLUE SKY".
• SUPP: Nearest Support - shows MA period, "ZN SUPP", or "FREE FALL".
4) ACTIVE INTERACTION
Real-time analysis of price interaction with key levels:
• Header Status: "⚠ TESTING SUPPLY (ASK SIDE)" / "⚠ TESTING DEMAND (BID SIDE)" / "--- NO KEY INTERACTION ---"
• TARGET: Active level being tested (MA period or zone type).
• TEST LEVEL: Exact price level being tested.
• SCORE: Total score (0-100%) with letter grade .
• VOLUME POWER: Volume ratio vs historical average (e.g., "2.5x").
• BREAKOUT: "CONFIRMED" if attacking volume exceeds defending, "REJECTED" otherwise.
• DELTA DIR: "ALIGNED" if delta matches accumulation trend, "CONFLICT" if opposing.
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🎯 5-LAYER SCORING SYSTEM (100 Points Total)
Layer 1: Volume Quality (Max 25 pts)
• Mass (0-10): Volume ratio vs average. 0.5x=0, 1.0x=5, 2.0x=8, 3.0x+=10
• Spike (0-8): Volume Z-Score intensity
• Trend (0-7): Volume trend alignment with price direction
Layer 2: Battle Structure (Max 25 pts)
• Break (0-10): Breakout intensity ratio (attacker vs defender)
• Dom (0-8): Internal dominance ratio
• Pres (0-7): Pressure imbalance percentage
Layer 3: Flow & Energy (Max 20 pts)
• Delta (0-8): Delta alignment with accumulation trend
• Accel (0-6): Delta acceleration
• Mom (0-6): Flow momentum
Layer 4: Geometry (Max 15 pts)
• Impact (0-7): Impact angle directness
• Vec (0-5): Vector alignment
• PriceZ (0-3): Price Z-Score position
Layer 5: Army Structure (Max 15 pts)
• Stack (0-5): MA stack depth
• Conf (0-5): Confluence percentage
• Trend (0-5): Trend alignment count (7>13, 13>23, 23>97)
Grade Scale:
• A+ = 90-100 pts (Exceptional)
• A = 80-89 pts (Strong)
• B+ = 70-79 pts (Good)
• B = 60-69 pts (Moderate)
• C+ = 50-59 pts (Below average)
• C/D/F = Below 50 pts (Weak)
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5) SIGNAL STATUS PANEL
Real-time signal state machine status:
• Header: "🐂 BUYERS ACTIVE" / "🐻 SELLERS ACTIVE" / "⏳ VALIDATING..." / "⏸ RANGE / FLAT"
• LOCK PRICE: Price at which signal was locked/confirmed.
• RANGE ±: Validation range percentage.
• POSITION: Price vs lock: "▲ ABOVE" / "▼ BELOW" / "● AT LOCK"
• DISTANCE: Percentage distance from lock price.
• vs RANGE: Position vs validation range: "IN_RANGE" / "ABOVE" / "BELOW"
• VAL TICKS: Validation progress (current/required ticks).
6) REALTIME PREDICTION PANEL
Candle prediction engine:
• WINNER: Predicted dominant side: "BUYERS" / "SELLERS" / "NEUTRAL"
• CONFIDENCE: Prediction confidence percentage.
• ACCURACY: Historical prediction accuracy (session-specific).
• BUY/SELL PROB: Individual probabilities for each side.
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🏷️ SIGNAL LABELS REFERENCE
• 🐂 BUYER ENTRY (Green): Confirmed buyer entry signal. Validation complete.
• 🐻 SELLER ENTRY (Red): Confirmed seller entry signal. Validation complete.
• 🔻 REVERSAL BUY→SELL (Magenta): Reversal from buyer to seller position.
• 🔺 REVERSAL SELL→BUY (Cyan): Reversal from seller to buyer position.
• ⏹ EXIT → FLAT (Gray): Position exit to flat/neutral state.
• ⬆ BUYER STRONGER (Small Green): Lock price updated higher during buyer state.
• ⬇ SELLER STRONGER (Small Red): Lock price updated lower during seller state.
Display Modes:
• Minimal: Icon only (hover for tooltip details)
• Normal: Icon + Price level
• Detailed: Full information (price, score, grade)
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📈 CHART ELEMENTS
VWMA Spectrum Lines
Colored gradient lines representing the 10-period VWMA matrix. Color progresses from light blue (fast: 7-period) through purple to orange (slow: 97-period). These act as dynamic support/resistance levels weighted by volume.
High Volume Node Lines
• Blue Lines: High Buy Volume zones - potential demand areas
• Red Lines: High Sell Volume zones - potential supply areas
• Yellow Lines: Overlapping zones (buy + sell extremes) - high conflict areas
Lock Price Line & Range Band
• Dashed Line: Locked price level (green for buyers, red for sellers)
• Dotted Lines: Upper/lower bounds of validation range
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⚙️ INPUT SETTINGS GUIDE
Volume Model
• Calculation Method: "Geometry (Candle-Range Split)" for universal compatibility or "Intrabar (Precise)" for accurate buy/sell separation.
• Intrabar LTF: Lower timeframe for Intrabar mode (e.g., "1" for 1-minute).
Direction Filter
• Direction Trigger Angle: Threshold for directional state change (default: 1.5°)
• Neutral Reset Angle: Threshold for returning to neutral (default: 0.7°)
Testing Filter
• Level Proximity (%): How close price must be to "test" a level (default: 0.25%)
• Require Wick Touch: If enabled, requires high/low to touch proximity band.
Signal Validation
• Lock Range (%): Price range for validation (default: 0.5%)
• Validation Ticks: Consecutive bars required (default: 3)
• Validation Time: Minimum seconds for real-time confirmation (default: 5)
• Minimum Hold Bars: Stay in position for at least this many bars (default: 5)
• Exit Mode: "Reversal Only" / "Signal Loss" / "Price Stop"
• Stop Loss (%): Exit threshold (default: 1.0%)
Signal Score Filter
• Score Range Minimum: Minimum score for signal generation (default: 10%)
• Score Range Maximum: Maximum score threshold (default: 100%)
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💡 USAGE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Start with Macro mode to see the complete VWMA spectrum, then switch to Micro for cleaner charts.
2. Use Intrabar mode when your broker provides lower timeframe data.
3. Focus on high-grade signals (B+ or better) for higher probability setups.
4. Wait for validation to complete before acting on signals.
5. Use the Lock Price line as your reference for position management.
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⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTES
• This indicator is designed for educational and analytical purposes.
• Always combine with proper risk management and additional confirmation.
• Past performance and signal quality do not guarantee future results.
• The prediction accuracy is session-specific and resets on chart reload.
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Volume-Based Indicator — Data Granularity & Table Guide
1) Critical warning about data granularity (read first)
Important: This indicator is built entirely on volume-derived calculations (volume, volume delta, and related flow metrics). Because of that, its precision is only as good as the granularity and history of the data you feed it.
The most granular view is a tick-based interval (e.g., 1T = one trade/tick). If tick-based intervals are not available for your symbol or your plan, the closest time-based approximation is a 1-second chart (1S).
If you enable any "high-precision / intrabar" options (anything that relies on the smallest updates), make sure you understand which TradingView plan you are using, because intrabar historical depth (how many bars you can load) varies by plan. More history generally means more stable baselines for volume statistics, regime detection, and long lookback features.
Plan-related notes (TradingView)
TradingView limits how many intrabar historical bars can be loaded, depending on your plan. The exact limits are defined by TradingView and can change over time, but as of the current documentation, the intrabar limits are:
• Basic: 5,000 bars
• Essential: 10,000 bars
• Plus: 10,000 bars
• Premium: 20,000 bars
• Expert: 25,000 bars
• Ultimate: 40,000 bars
Tick charts / tick-based intervals are currently positioned as a feature of professional-tier plans (e.g., Expert/Elite/Ultimate). Availability may also vary by symbol and data feed.
VWAP Long Entry PROVWAP Long Entry PRO - Instruction Manual
Overview
VWAP Long Entry PRO is a Pine Script v6 indicator designed for day traders following Andrew Aziz's VWAP trading methodology from "How to Day Trade for a Living." The indicator identifies high-probability long entry opportunities when stocks bounce off VWAP with proper trend, volume, and timing confirmation.
What This Indicator Does
The indicator monitors multiple conditions simultaneously and alerts you only when ALL criteria are met for a valid VWAP long entry:
1. ✅ Price is near VWAP (within customizable proximity)
2. ✅ Price crosses above VWAP (bullish candle confirmation)
3. ✅ Uptrend confirmed (EMA 20 > EMA 50)
4. ✅ Volume spike present (volume > 1.5x average)
5. ✅ Within optimal trading hours (default: first 2 hours after market open)
Visual Elements on the Chart
1. VWAP Line (Yellow)
* Shows the Volume Weighted Average Price for the current session
* Acts as dynamic support/resistance
2. EMA Lines
* Blue Line: 20-period Exponential Moving Average
* Red Line: 50-period Exponential Moving Average
* Trend is bullish when blue is above red
3. Green Triangle Markers
* Appear below candles when ALL entry conditions are met
* These are your entry signals
4. Background Colors
* Light Yellow Background: Price is within proximity zone of VWAP
* Light Red Background: Price crossed VWAP but filters failed (helps identify missed opportunities)
5. Filter Status Table (Top Right)
Real-time dashboard showing current status of all filters:
Filter Status
Trend ✓ (green) or ✗ (red)
Volume ✓ (green) or ✗ (red)
Time ✓ (green) or ✗ (red)
Near VWAP ✓ (green) or ✗ (red)
Entry OK ✓ GO (lime) or ✗ (orange)
How to Use the Indicator
Step 1: Apply to Your Watchlist
1. Add VWAP Long Entry PRO to charts of stocks on your morning gappers watchlist
2. Use 1-minute, 2-minute, or 5-minute timeframes
3. Monitor multiple stocks simultaneously
Step 2: Wait for Setup
Watch the Filter Status Table in the top right corner. A valid entry requires:
* All filters showing green ✓
* "Entry OK" showing ✓ GO in lime/green
Step 3: Execute the Trade
When a green triangle appears below a candle:
* Entry: Enter long at or near the close of that candle
* Stop Loss: Place stop just below VWAP (typically 2-5 cents below)
* Profit Target: Use resistance levels, previous highs, or VWAP + ATR
Step 4: Manage the Trade
* Hold as long as price stays above VWAP
* Exit if price closes back below VWAP
* Scale out at resistance levels
Customizable Settings
Access settings by clicking the gear icon next to the indicator name.
VWAP Proximity
* Default: 0.002 (0.2%)
* Purpose: Defines how close price must be to VWAP
* Adjust If:
* Too many signals → increase (e.g., 0.001 = 0.1%)
* Too few signals → decrease (e.g., 0.003 = 0.3%)
Filters Group
Trend Filter
* Use Trend Filter: Toggle on/off
* EMA 20 Length: Default 20
* EMA 50 Length: Default 50
* Purpose: Ensures you're trading with the trend
* Disable If: Trading reversals or range-bound stocks
Volume Filter
* Use Volume Filter: Toggle on/off
* Volume Multiplier: Default 1.5 (volume must be 1.5x average)
* Volume Average Period: Default 20 bars
* Purpose: Confirms institutional participation
* Adjust If:
* Too restrictive → lower to 1.2x
* Need stronger confirmation → increase to 2.0x
Time Filter
* Use Time Filter: Toggle on/off
* Start Hour (EST): Default 9
* Start Minute: Default 30
* Hours to Trade: Default 2
* Purpose: Focus on highest probability time window (9:30-11:30 AM EST)
* Adjust If:
* Trading afternoon momentum → extend hours to 4-6
* Power hour trading → change start to 15:00, 1 hour
Alert Setup
Creating an Alert
1. Click the Alert Icon (clock) in top toolbar
2. Condition: Select "VWAP Long Entry PRO"
3. Alert Trigger: Choose "VWAP Long Entry PRO"
4. Options: Select "Once Per Bar Close"
5. Expiration: Set to desired timeframe (default: 60 days)
6. Alert Actions: Enable:
* ✓ Notify on App
* ✓ Show Popup
* ✓ Send Email (optional)
* ✓ Play Sound
7. Message: The default message includes:
* Ticker symbol
* Close price
* VWAP value
* Confirmation that all filters passed
Multi-Symbol Alert
To monitor multiple stocks with one alert:
1. In the alert creation dialog, use the Symbol dropdown
2. Select multiple tickers from your watchlist
3. The alert will fire when ANY of those stocks meet the criteria
Trading Strategy
Based on Andrew Aziz's VWAP Methodology
Setup Requirements:
* Stock must be "in play" (gap, news, high relative volume from morning scanner)
* Price pulls back to VWAP during the trading day
* VWAP acts as support for longs (or resistance for shorts)
Entry Rules:
1. Wait for price to approach VWAP
2. Confirm VWAP as support with a bullish candle closing above it
3. Enter long on confirmation candle close or next candle open
4. All filters (trend, volume, time) must be green
Stop Loss:
* Place stop 2-5 cents below VWAP
* Adjust based on stock volatility and your risk tolerance
Profit Targets:
* First target: Previous resistance or swing high
* Second target: Daily pivot or Fibonacci extension
* Trailing stop: Move stop to breakeven once up 1:1 risk/reward
Risk Management:
* Risk 1-2% of account per trade
* Position size based on distance from stop loss
* Aim for 2:1 or 3:1 reward-to-risk ratio
Common Scenarios
Scenario 1: Clean VWAP Bounce
* All filters green ✓
* Price pulls back to VWAP
* Green triangle appears
* Action: Enter long immediately
Scenario 2: Failed Volume
* Trend ✓, Time ✓, Near VWAP ✓
* Volume ✗ (red X)
* Action: Wait for volume increase or skip trade
Scenario 3: Wrong Time Window
* All filters green except Time ✗
* Action: If you trade mid-day, consider extending time window in settings
Scenario 4: Downtrend
* Trend ✗ (EMA 20 < EMA 50)
* Action: Skip long entry; consider short setup instead
Scenario 5: False Breakout
* Light red background appears (filters failed)
* Price crossed VWAP but no confirmation
* Action: No entry; indicator correctly filtered out weak signal
Best Practices
1. Pre-Market Preparation
* Run your gappers scanner at 9:00 AM EST
* Identify 3-5 stocks "in play"
* Add VWAP Long Entry PRO to each chart
* Set up alerts for your watchlist
2. Chart Timeframe Selection
* 1-minute: Scalping, high-frequency entries (more signals, more noise)
* 2-minute: Balanced (recommended for beginners)
* 5-minute: Swing entries, fewer but higher-quality signals
3. Combine with Price Action
The indicator is a filter and alert system, not a complete strategy. Also consider:
* Support/resistance levels
* Candlestick patterns (hammer, engulfing)
* Overall market trend (SPY, QQQ)
* Stock-specific news and catalysts
4. Backtesting
* Use TradingView's Bar Replay feature
* Review past signals on your favorite stocks
* Adjust filter settings based on your results
* Document win rate and average R:R
5. Paper Trading First
* Test the indicator with paper trading for 1-2 weeks
* Track all signals and outcomes
* Refine settings before risking real capital
Troubleshooting
Problem: No Signals Appearing
Solutions:
* Check if all filters are enabled (they may be too restrictive)
* Verify stock has sufficient volume and volatility
* Try increasing VWAP proximity from 0.2% to 0.3%
* Disable time filter if trading mid-day
* Check if stock is actually near VWAP on chart
Problem: Too Many Signals
Solutions:
* Decrease VWAP proximity from 0.2% to 0.1%
* Increase volume multiplier from 1.5x to 2.0x
* Enable all filters (trend, volume, time)
* Use 5-minute chart instead of 1-minute
Problem: Filter Status Table Not Visible
Solutions:
* Scroll chart to right (table is in top right corner)
* Check if indicator is loaded (should appear in indicator list on left)
* Refresh chart and re-add indicator
* Close other overlapping indicators
Problem: Alert Not Firing
Solutions:
* Verify alert is set to "Once Per Bar Close" (not "Only Once")
* Check alert hasn't expired
* Ensure correct symbols are selected in alert
* Confirm indicator is applied to chart with alert
Limitations
What This Indicator Does NOT Do:
* ❌ Automatically enter/exit trades
* ❌ Calculate position size
* ❌ Account for fundamental news or earnings
* ❌ Work on stocks without sufficient liquidity
* ❌ Guarantee profitable trades
When NOT to Use:
* Pre-market or after-hours (VWAP resets at market open)
* Low-volume penny stocks (< 100K daily volume)
* Stocks without clear trend or catalyst
* During major news events or FOMC meetings
* First 5 minutes after market open (price discovery phase)
Example Trade Walkthrough
Stock: XYZ (from morning gappers, +5% gap on earnings)
Time: 10:15 AM EST
Timeframe: 2-minute chart
Filter Status Table Shows:
* Trend: ✓ (EMA 20 > EMA 50)
* Volume: ✓ (2.3x average)
* Time: ✓ (within 9:30-11:30 window)
* Near VWAP: ✓ (price at $50.05, VWAP at $50.00)
* Entry OK: ✗ (waiting for bullish close)
Next Candle:
* Opens at $50.02
* Drops to $49.98 (testing VWAP)
* Closes at $50.08 (bullish candle, above VWAP)
* Green triangle appears!
* Entry OK: ✓ GO
Trade Execution:
* Entry: $50.10 (next candle open)
* Stop Loss: $49.95 (5 cents below VWAP)
* Risk: $0.15 per share
* Target 1: $50.40 (previous resistance) = 2:1 R:R
* Target 2: $50.70 (daily high) = 4:1 R:R
Outcome:
* Price rallies to $50.45
* Scale out 50% at Target 1
* Move stop to breakeven ($50.10)
* Exit remaining 50% at $50.65
* Result: Profitable trade with 3:1 average R:R
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use this for short entries?
A: The current version is for long entries only. For shorts, you'd need to reverse the logic (price rejecting VWAP as resistance, downtrend, etc.).
Q: What stocks work best with this indicator?
A: Mid-cap momentum stocks ($1B-$10B market cap), price $10-$100, daily volume > 1M, with a clear catalyst (earnings, news, sector move).
Q: Can I trade this on daily or weekly charts?
A: No. VWAP is an intraday indicator that resets each trading day. Use only on intraday timeframes (1m, 2m, 5m, 15m, 30m).
Q: Should I take every signal?
A: No. Use the indicator as a filter, not a mechanical system. Consider overall market conditions, stock-specific catalysts, and your own price action analysis.
Q: How accurate is this indicator?
A: Accuracy depends on market conditions, stock selection, and your execution. Expect 50-65% win rate with proper 2:1+ risk/reward, similar to Aziz's methodology.
Resources
* Book: "How to Day Trade for a Living" by Andrew Aziz
* VWAP Strategy: Focus on Chapters 7.6 (VWAP Strategy) and supporting examples
* Community: Bear Bull Traders (www.bearbulltraders.com)
* Practice: Use TradingView's Bar Replay and Paper Trading features
Support & Updates
For questions, issues, or feature requests, refer to the TradingView script comments or the Bear Bull Traders community.
Version: 1.0
Pine Script Version: v6
Last Updated: December 30, 2025
Disclaimer: This indicator is for educational purposes only. Trading involves substantial risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always practice proper risk management and never risk more than you can afford to lose.
1. www.tradingview.com
Volume $ Spike Alert - Mustang AlgoVolume $ Spike Alert - Mustang Algo📊 Overview
Advanced volume analysis indicator that detects significant dollar volume spikes and generates intelligent buy/sell signals. Designed for traders seeking to identify institutional activity and potential market turning points through volume analysis.🎯 Key FeaturesDual Detection Modes
Absolute Threshold: Triggers alerts when volume exceeds fixed billion-dollar thresholds
Ratio vs Average: Detects spikes relative to historical moving average
Combined Mode: Uses both methods for maximum sensitivity
Smart Trading Signals
Auto Mode: Follows trend momentum (high volume + green = buy, red = sell)
Contrarian Mode: Identifies potential reversals (extreme volume = opposite signal)
Manual Modes: Force all signals as buy or sell based on your strategy
Visual Components
Color-coded volume histogram (Normal/Alert/Extreme levels)
Buy/Sell triangle markers on price chart
Moving average overlay for context
Real-time summary table with key metrics
📈 Use Cases
Institutional Activity Detection: Spot when big money enters/exits positions
Breakout Confirmation: Validate price moves with volume support
Reversal Identification: Extreme volume often marks tops/bottoms
Day Trading: Real-time alerts for volume-based entries/exits
⚙️ Customizable Parameters
Alert thresholds (billions $)
Moving average period (5-200)
Ratio multipliers for dynamic detection
Signal type selection
Display options for all visual elements
🔔 Built-in Alerts
Volume spike alerts (standard & extreme)
Buy signal alerts
Sell signal alerts
All alerts include ticker and volume data
💡 Trading Tips
Combine with price action for confirmation
Extreme volume + divergence = potential reversal
Use ratio mode for adaptive thresholds across different market conditions
Monitor the ratio value - above 5x average is significant, 10x+ is extreme
📝 Default Settings
Alert Threshold: $7.5 billion
Extreme Threshold: $9.0 billion
MA Period: 50 days
Alert Ratio: 5x average
Extreme Ratio: 10x average
5D Above-Average Volume (Screener)How to think about the two modes
“5D AVG > Baseline AVG” = sustained elevated activity over the last 5 sessions.
“EACH of last 5 days…” = stricter: every one of the last 5 daily bars beats the baseline.
A good starting point is baselineDays = 20 and multiple = 1.20 (20% above baseline). Tighten to 1.50 if you only want really “unusual” volume.
2) Run it as a screener (Pine Screener)
Favorite the indicator (Pine Screener only shows indicators in your Favorites).
TradingView
Go to Products → Screeners → Pine.
TradingView
+1
Pick the watchlist you want to scan (e.g., “S&P 500”, your custom universe, etc.).
TradingView
Select this indicator, set the timeframe to 1D (so “5 trading days” = 5 daily bars).
TradingView
Filter on either:
Signal (1 = match) == 1, or
5D/Baseline Volume Ratio > 1.2 (or your chosen threshold)
Click Scan.
TradingView
3) Optional: make it “push” opportunities to you (Watchlist Alert)
If you’d rather get notified than manually scan, you can create a watchlist alert so the condition runs across the whole list and triggers per symbol (during regular trading hours).
TradingView
Use the script’s “5D Above-Average Volume” alert condition as the trigger.
Quick note on TradingView’s built-in “Relative Volume”
TradingView’s built-in Relative Volume is based on Volume ÷ SMA(10) (and excludes the current bar in the average). That’s useful, but it’s not “last 5 days” specifically—your Pine Screener approach above is the exact 5-day logic.
TradingView
If you tell me your “baseline” definition (20D? 50D?) and whether you mean avg of last 5 or each of last 5, I can tune the defaults to match your style.
Smart Money Confluence Heatmap [PhenLabs]📊 Smart Money Confluence Heatmap
Version: Pine Script™ v6
📌 Description
The Smart Money Confluence Heatmap is a professional‑grade Smart Money Concepts indicator designed to identify high‑probability institutional trading zones. It merges multiple advanced market factors into a single confluence score, allowing traders to focus only on areas that matter. By synthesizing Fair Value Gaps, Order Blocks, Liquidity Sweeps, Volume Strength, and Market Structure, this script removes subjective bias and replaces it with data‑driven confirmation.
🚀 Points of Innovation
Unified confluence scoring system combining five institutional concepts
Adaptive ATR‑based zone sizing for volatility‑adjusted precision
Automatic trend and structure alignment scoring
Volume‑validated Order Blocks and Liquidity Sweeps
Probability‑ranked zones instead of static levels
🔧 Core Components
Fair Value Gap detection with imbalance strength scoring
Order Block identification confirmed by displacement and volume
Liquidity sweep analysis using wick depth and volume expansion
Volume strength modeling for accumulation and distribution phases
Market structure confirmation using BOS and directional bias
🔥 Key Features
Confluence heatmap zones graded by bullish and bearish probability
Minimum score filtering to remove low‑quality setups
Automatic risk‑to‑reward based TP and SL projections
Entry alerts when price taps validated institutional zones
🎨 Visualization
Color‑graded heatmap zones representing probability strength
Percentage score labels with component icons
On‑chart dashboard displaying market bias and structure state
✅ Best Use Cases
Liquidity sweep reversals at key structure levels
Trend‑aligned pullbacks into institutional zones
Intraday and swing trading using confluence confirmation
⚠️ Limitations
Not designed for low‑liquidity or extremely ranging markets
Confluence does not guarantee outcomes and requires risk management
💡 What Makes This Unique
Objective probability scoring instead of subjective SMC interpretation
Multi‑layer institutional confirmation in a single indicator
Built for traders who demand clarity, not chart clutter
💡 Note:
This indicator is for educational purposes only and should always be used alongside proper risk management and higher‑timeframe context.
Trend FollowingThis indicator acts as an all-in-one "Head-Up Display" for Swing Trading. It takes complex criteria—trend, volume, volatility, and market strength—and simplifies them into clear visual signals.
🚦 How It Works (The Traffic Light System)
Instead of guessing if a stock is in a valid setup, just look at the background color:
Green Background: The "Context" is good. The stock has ignited, is trending above key moving averages (10/20/50), and is near 52-week highs.
Lime (Bright Green) Background: Elite Setup. The stock has good context AND high Relative Strength vs the S&P 500. These are your A+ candidates.
No Color: The trend is weak or broken. Move on.
🔍 Key Features
1. The "Tightness" Monitor (VCP) Great breakouts happen when volatility dries up (the "calm before the storm").
Blue "T" Label: Marks bars where price range and volume have tightened significantly.
Base Box: Automatically draws a box around the consolidation area so you can see the "Floor" and the "Ceiling" clearly.
2. Pocket Pivots (New in v8.0)
Blue Dots: These signal "Pocket Pivots"—days where institutional buying volume is quietly stepping in before the breakout occurs. Think of these as "footprints" of smart money.
3. Relative Strength (RS) Filter
This doesn't just look at the stock price. It checks if the stock is outperforming the S&P 500 (SPY).
Dashboard Status: Tells you instantly if the RS Rating is "ELITE" (Leaders) or "LAGGING" (Laggards).
4. Safety Checks
Earnings Warning: A dashed yellow line appears if Earnings are less than 5 days away. Don't get caught by surprise!
Surfing Mode: Detects when a stock is "surfing" the 5-day Moving Average for aggressive momentum trades.
🛠 How to Trade With It
Find the Trend: Look for stocks with a Green/Lime Background.
Wait for the Squeeze: Look for Blue "T" labels or the Gray Box to form. This means the stock is resting.
Spot the Entry: Watch for a Blue Dot (Pocket Pivot) for an early entry, or wait for the price to break above the White Breakout Line.
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This indicator employs a "dual-engine" logic, isolating and layering market trends:
Primary Engine: Based on an enhanced T3 smoothing algorithm, it captures the market's medium- to long-term trends. Visually, it serves as the background of the main chart, providing clear trend guidance.
Secondary Engine: Responsible for fine-grained momentum filtering and crossover point identification. It displays intensely contested price points in a more compact and lightweight manner, combining this with the main trend guidance to identify correct trading opportunities.
Each dot represents a different voice in the market, used to observe market dynamics and identify genuine trading opportunities.
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