Market Structure Indicator (HH, HL, LH, LL) – Explanation and Usage Overview: This indicator is designed to detect and visualize market structure shifts by identifying Higher Highs (HH), Higher Lows (HL), Lower Highs (LH), and Lower Lows (LL). It plots a ZigZag structure to mark trend changes, helping traders analyze price swings and market direction.
Indicator Logic: The indicator operates based on ZigZag swing points to define trend shifts and structure changes. Identifying Market Swings:
It finds local highs and lows using the ZigZag Length (zigzag_len), which defines how many bars back to check for a new swing high/low. If the current high is the highest over zigzag_len periods, it marks it as a swing high. If the current low is the lowest over zigzag_len periods, it marks it as a swing low. Determining Market Structure:
Uptrend: Higher Highs (HH) & Higher Lows (HL) Downtrend: Lower Lows (LL) & Lower Highs (LH) The script continuously tracks the last two highs (h0, h1) and last two lows (l0, l1) to classify the current market structure. Visual Elements:
ZigZag Line (Optional): Connects major swing highs and lows for trend visualization. Labels (HH, HL, LH, LL): HH (Higher High) – Price is making new highs → Uptrend Continuation. HL (Higher Low) – Price forms a higher bottom → Uptrend Confirmation. LL (Lower Low) – Price is making new lows → Downtrend Continuation. LH (Lower High) – Price forms a lower top → Downtrend Confirmation. Breakout Confirmation with Fibonacci Factor (Optional)
The indicator includes an option to confirm breakouts using the fib_factor, which ensures price moves beyond a certain retracement level. How to Use This Indicator in Trading: 1. Identifying Trends & Trend Reversals Uptrend: Look for a sequence of HH and HL. Downtrend: Look for a sequence of LL and LH. Trend Reversal: If price transitions from HH-HL to LH-LL, it signals a shift from an uptrend to a downtrend (and vice versa). 2. Confirming Entry & Exit Points Buy Entry (Long Position)
Enter after a Higher Low (HL) is confirmed in an uptrend. Combine with support zones or moving averages for confirmation. Sell Entry (Short Position)
Enter after a Lower High (LH) is confirmed in a downtrend. Combine with resistance zones or moving averages for confirmation. Exit Strategy
Exit long trades when price fails to make a HH and forms an LH instead. Exit short trades when price fails to make a LL and forms an HL instead. 3. Spotting Breakouts & Order Blocks The Fib Factor setting allows traders to filter false breakouts by confirming price movement beyond a retracement threshold. Potential Order Blocks can be identified by looking at the last major swing point before a breakout. Benefits of This Indicator for Traders ✅ Trend Identification: Helps traders quickly determine if the market is in an uptrend or downtrend. ✅ Clear Market Structure Labels: Easily visualizes Higher Highs, Higher Lows, Lower Highs, and Lower Lows. ✅ Avoids Noise: The ZigZag algorithm removes small fluctuations and focuses on significant market movements. ✅ Assists with Entry & Exit Decisions: Provides objective signals for trend continuation or reversals. ✅ Works in All Markets: Useful for stocks, forex, crypto, and futures trading.
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