CTA Flow Replicator [Institutional Speeds]

Decoding the Black Box: Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs) control hundreds of billions of dollars in systematic capital. Their buying and selling are not based on news or fundamentals, but on trend signals. This guide allows you to replicate those signals. By monitoring three specific 'Trend Speeds' (20, 50, and 120-day averages) and key volatility filters, you can visualize exactly where institutional algorithms are likely to buy the dip or force a sell-off.

This script automatically plots the "Three Speeds" (20, 50, 120), color-codes the background based on the "Zone" you are in (Max Long vs. Danger), and flags High Volatility regimes using VIX data.


How to Read the Indicator on Your Chart:
Green Line (20 SMA): The "Gas Pedal." If we are above this, CTAs are pressing longs.

Orange Line (50 SMA): The "Brake." If we break this, the selling starts.

Red Line (120 SMA): The "Floor." Watch for bounces here.

Background Colors:

Green Zone: Safe to hold/buy dips.

Yellow Zone: Trimming/Cash. Be careful.

Red Zone: Short/Hedging only.

Grey Zone: High Volatility (VIX > 20). Even if the trend is up, the background turns grey to warn you that "Risk is High" and position sizing should be smaller.