📊 Rolling GBM Projections + EV & Adjustable Confidence Bands Overview
The Rolling GBM Projections + EV & Adjustable Confidence Bands indicator provides traders with a robust, dynamic tool to model and project future price movements using Geometric Brownian Motion (GBM). By combining GBM-based simulations, expected value (EV) calculations, and customizable confidence bands, this indicator offers valuable insights for decision-making and risk management. Key Features
Rolling GBM Projections: Simulate potential future price paths based on drift (μμ) and volatility (σσ). Expected Value (EV) Line: Represents the average projection of simulated price paths. Confidence Bands: Define ranges where the price is expected to remain, adjustable from 51% to 99%. Simulation Lines: Visualize individual GBM paths for detailed analysis. EV of EV Line: A smoothed trend of the EV, offering additional clarity on price dynamics. Customizable Lookback Periods: Adjust the rolling lookback periods for drift and volatility calculations.
Mathematical Foundation 1. Geometric Brownian Motion (GBM)
GBM is a mathematical model used to simulate the random movement of asset prices, described by the following stochastic differential equation: dSt=μStdt+σStdWt dSt=μStdt+σStdWt
Where:
StSt: Price at time tt μμ: Drift term (expected return) σσ: Volatility (standard deviation of returns) dWtdWt: Wiener process (standard Brownian motion)
2. Drift (μμ) and Volatility (σσ)
Drift (μμ): Represents the average logarithmic return of the asset. Calculated using a simple moving average (SMA) over a rolling lookback period. μ=SMA(ln(St/St−1),Lookback Drift) μ=SMA(ln(St/St−1),Lookback Drift)
Volatility (σσ): Measures the standard deviation of logarithmic returns over a rolling lookback period. σ=STD(ln(St/St−1),Lookback Volatility) σ=STD(ln(St/St−1),Lookback Volatility)
3. Price Simulation Using GBM
The GBM formula for simulating future prices is: St+Δt=St×e(μ−12σ2)Δt+σϵΔt St+Δt=St×e(μ−21σ2)Δt+σϵΔt
Where:
ϵϵ: Random variable from a standard normal distribution (N(0,1)N(0,1)).
4. Confidence Bands
Confidence bands are determined using the Z-score corresponding to a user-defined confidence percentage (CC): Upper Band=EV+Z⋅σ Upper Band=EV+Z⋅σ Lower Band=EV−Z⋅σ Lower Band=EV−Z⋅σ
The Z-score is computed using an inverse normal distribution function, approximating the relationship between confidence and standard deviations. Methodology
Rolling Drift and Volatility: Drift and volatility are calculated using logarithmic returns over user-defined rolling lookback periods (default: μ=20μ=20, σ=16σ=16). Drift defines the overall directional tendency, while volatility determines the randomness and variability of price movements.
Simulations: Multiple GBM paths (default: 30) are generated for a specified number of projection candles (default: 12). Each path is influenced by the current drift and volatility, incorporating random shocks to simulate real-world price dynamics.
Expected Value (EV): The EV is calculated as the average of all simulated paths for each projection step, offering a statistical mean of potential price outcomes.
Confidence Bands: The upper and lower bounds of the confidence bands are derived using the Z-score corresponding to the selected confidence percentage (e.g., 68%, 95%).
EV of EV: A running average of the EV values, providing a smoothed perspective of price trends over the projection horizon.
Indicator Functionality
User Inputs: Drift Lookback (Bars): Define the number of bars for rolling drift calculation (default: 20). Volatility Lookback (Bars): Define the number of bars for rolling volatility calculation (default: 16). Projection Candles (Bars): Set the number of bars to project future prices (default: 12). Number of Simulations: Specify the number of GBM paths to simulate (default: 30). Confidence Percentage: Input the desired confidence level for bands (default: 68%, adjustable from 51% to 99%).
Visualization Components: Simulation Lines (Blue): Display individual GBM paths to visualize potential price scenarios. Expected Value (EV) Line (Orange): Highlight the mean projection of all simulated paths. Confidence Bands (Green & Red): Show the upper and lower confidence limits. EV of EV Line (Orange Dashed): Provide a smoothed trendline of the EV values. Current Price (White): Overlay the real-time price for context.
Display Toggles: Enable or disable components (e.g., simulation lines, EV line, confidence bands) based on preference.
Practical Applications
Risk Management: Utilize confidence bands to set stop-loss levels and manage trade risk effectively. Use narrower confidence intervals (e.g., 50%) for aggressive strategies or wider intervals (e.g., 95%) for conservative approaches.
Trend Analysis: Observe the EV and EV of EV lines to identify overarching trends and potential reversals.
Scenario Planning: Analyze simulation lines to explore potential outcomes under varying market conditions.
Statistical Insights: Leverage confidence bands to understand the statistical likelihood of price movements.
How to Use
Add the Indicator: Copy the script into the TradingView Pine Editor, save it, and apply it to your chart.
Customize Settings: Adjust the lookback periods for drift and volatility. Define the number of projection candles and simulations. Set the confidence percentage to tailor the bands to your strategy.
Interpret the Visualization: Use the EV and confidence bands to guide trade entry, exit, and position sizing decisions. Combine with other indicators for a holistic trading strategy.
Disclaimer
This indicator is a mathematical and statistical tool. It does not guarantee future performance. Use it in conjunction with other forms of analysis and always trade responsibly.