Everyday 0002 _ MAC 1st Trading Hour WalkoverThis is the second strategy for my Everyday project.
Like I wrote the last time - my goal is to create a new strategy everyday
for the rest of 2016 and post it here on TradingView.
I'm a complete beginner so this is my way of learning about coding strategies.
I'll give myself between 15 minutes and 2 hours to complete each creation.
This is basically a repetition of the first strategy I wrote - a Moving Average Crossover,
but I added a tiny thing.
I read that "Statistics have proven that the daily high or low is established within the first hour of trading on more than 70% of the time."
(source: )
My first Moving Average Crossover strategy, tested on VOLVB daily, got stoped out by the volatility
and because of this missed one nice bull run and a very nice bear run.
So I added this single line: if time("60", "1000-1600") regarding when to take exits:
if time("60", "1000-1600")
strategy.exit("Close Long", "Long", profit=2000, loss=500)
strategy.exit("Close Short", "Short", profit=2000, loss=500)
Sweden is UTC+2 so I guess UTC 1000 equals 12.00 in Stockholm. Not sure if this is correct, actually.
Anyway, I hope this means the strategy will only take exits based on price action which occur in the afternoon, when there is a higher probability of a lower volatility.
When I ran the new modified strategy on the same VOLVB daily it didn't get stoped out so easily.
On the other hand I'll have to test this on various stocks .
Reading and learning about how to properly test strategies is on my todo list - all tips on youtube videos or blogs
to read on this topic is very welcome!
Like I said the last time, I'm posting these strategies hoping to learn from the community - so any feedback, advice, or corrections is very much welcome and appreciated!
/pbergden
ค้นหาในสคริปต์สำหรับ "涨幅超过60日均线的股票"
takeshi_2Step_Screener_MOU_KAKU_FIXED3//@version=5
indicator("MNO_2Step_Screener_MOU_KAKU_FIXED3", overlay=true, max_labels_count=500)
// =========================
// Inputs
// =========================
emaSLen = input.int(5, "EMA Short (5)")
emaMLen = input.int(13, "EMA Mid (13)")
emaLLen = input.int(26, "EMA Long (26)")
macdFast = input.int(12, "MACD Fast")
macdSlow = input.int(26, "MACD Slow")
macdSignal = input.int(9, "MACD Signal")
macdZeroTh = input.float(0.2, "MOU: MACD near-zero threshold", step=0.05)
volLookback = input.int(5, "Volume MA days", minval=1)
volMinRatio = input.float(1.3, "MOU: Volume ratio min", step=0.1)
volStrong = input.float(1.5, "Strong volume ratio (Breakout/KAKU)", step=0.1)
volMaxRatio = input.float(3.0, "Volume ratio max (filter)", step=0.1)
wickBodyMult = input.float(2.0, "Pinbar: lowerWick >= body*x", step=0.1)
pivotLen = input.int(20, "Resistance lookback", minval=5)
pullMinPct = input.float(5.0, "Pullback min (%)", step=0.1)
pullMaxPct = input.float(15.0, "Pullback max (%)", step=0.1)
breakLookbackBars = input.int(5, "Pullback route: valid bars after break", minval=1)
// --- Breakout route (押し目なし初動ブレイク) ---
useBreakoutRoute = input.bool(true, "Enable MOU Breakout Route (no pullback)")
breakConfirmPct = input.float(0.3, "Break confirm: close > R*(1+%)", step=0.1)
bigBodyLookback = input.int(20, "Break candle body MA length", minval=5)
bigBodyMult = input.float(1.2, "Break candle: body >= MA*mult", step=0.1)
requireCloseNearHigh = input.bool(true, "Break candle: close near high")
closeNearHighPct = input.float(25.0, "Close near high threshold (% of range)", step=1.0)
allowMACDAboveZeroInstead = input.bool(true, "Breakout route: allow MACD GC above zero instead")
// 表示
showEMA = input.bool(true, "Plot EMAs")
showMou = input.bool(true, "Show MOU label")
showKaku = input.bool(true, "Show KAKU label")
showDebugTbl = input.bool(false, "Show debug table (last bar)")
locChoice = input.string("Below Bar", "Label location", options= )
lblLoc = locChoice == "Below Bar" ? location.belowbar : location.abovebar
// =========================
// EMA
// =========================
emaS = ta.ema(close, emaSLen)
emaM = ta.ema(close, emaMLen)
emaL = ta.ema(close, emaLLen)
// plot は if の中に入れない（naで制御）
plot(showEMA ? emaS : na, color=color.new(color.yellow, 0), title="EMA 5")
plot(showEMA ? emaM : na, color=color.new(color.blue, 0), title="EMA 13")
plot(showEMA ? emaL : na, color=color.new(color.orange, 0), title="EMA 26")
emaUpS = emaS > emaS
emaUpM = emaM > emaM
emaUpL = emaL > emaL
goldenOrder = emaS > emaM and emaM > emaL
above26_2days = close > emaL and close > emaL
// 勝率維持の土台（緩めない）
baseTrendOK = (emaUpS and emaUpM and emaUpL) and goldenOrder and above26_2days
// =========================
// MACD
// =========================
= ta.macd(close, macdFast, macdSlow, macdSignal)
macdGC = ta.crossover(macdLine, macdSig)
macdUp = macdLine > macdLine
macdNearZero = math.abs(macdLine) <= macdZeroTh
macdGCAboveZero = macdGC and macdLine > 0 and macdSig > 0
macdMouOK = macdGC and macdNearZero and macdUp
macdBreakOK = allowMACDAboveZeroInstead ? (macdMouOK or macdGCAboveZero) : macdMouOK
// =========================
// Volume
// =========================
volMA = ta.sma(volume, volLookback)
volRatio = volMA > 0 ? (volume / volMA) : na
volumeMouOK = volRatio >= volMinRatio and volRatio <= volMaxRatio
volumeStrongOK = volRatio >= volStrong and volRatio <= volMaxRatio
// =========================
// Candle patterns
// =========================
body = math.abs(close - open)
upperWick = high - math.max(open, close)
lowerWick = math.min(open, close) - low
pinbar = (lowerWick >= wickBodyMult * body) and (lowerWick > upperWick) and (close >= open)
bullEngulf =
close > open and close < open and
close >= open and open <= close
bigBull =
close > open and
open < emaM and close > emaS and
(body > ta.sma(body, 20))
candleOK = pinbar or bullEngulf or bigBull
// =========================
// Resistance / Pullback route
// =========================
res = ta.highest(high, pivotLen)
pullbackPct = res > 0 ? (res - close) / res * 100.0 : na
pullbackOK = pullbackPct >= pullMinPct and pullbackPct <= pullMaxPct
brokeRes = ta.crossover(close, res )
barsSinceBreak = ta.barssince(brokeRes)
afterBreakZone = (barsSinceBreak >= 0) and (barsSinceBreak <= breakLookbackBars)
pullbackRouteOK = afterBreakZone and pullbackOK
// =========================
// Breakout route (押し目なし初動ブレイク)
// =========================
breakConfirm = close > res * (1.0 + breakConfirmPct / 100.0)
bullBreak = close > open
bodyMA = ta.sma(body, bigBodyLookback)
bigBodyOK = bodyMA > 0 ? (body >= bodyMA * bigBodyMult) : false
rng = math.max(high - low, syminfo.mintick)
closeNearHighOK = not requireCloseNearHigh ? true : ((high - close) / rng * 100.0 <= closeNearHighPct)
mou_breakout =
useBreakoutRoute and
baseTrendOK and
breakConfirm and
bullBreak and
bigBodyOK and
closeNearHighOK and
volumeStrongOK and
macdBreakOK
mou_pullback = baseTrendOK and volumeMouOK and candleOK and macdMouOK and pullbackRouteOK
mou = mou_pullback or mou_breakout
// =========================
// KAKU (Strict): 8条件 + 最終三点
// =========================
cond1 = emaUpS and emaUpM and emaUpL
cond2 = goldenOrder
cond3 = above26_2days
cond4 = macdGCAboveZero
cond5 = volumeMouOK
cond6 = candleOK
cond7 = pullbackOK
cond8 = pullbackRouteOK
all8_strict = cond1 and cond2 and cond3 and cond4 and cond5 and cond6 and cond7 and cond8
final3 = pinbar and macdGCAboveZero and volumeStrongOK
kaku = all8_strict and final3
// =========================
// Display (統一ラベル)
// =========================
showKakuNow = showKaku and kaku
showMouPull = showMou and mou_pullback and not kaku
showMouBrk = showMou and mou_breakout and not kaku
plotshape(showMouPull, title="MOU_PULLBACK", style=shape.labelup, text="猛",
color=color.new(color.lime, 0), textcolor=color.black, location=lblLoc, size=size.tiny)
plotshape(showMouBrk, title="MOU_BREAKOUT", style=shape.labelup, text="猛B",
color=color.new(color.lime, 0), textcolor=color.black, location=lblLoc, size=size.tiny)
plotshape(showKakuNow, title="KAKU", style=shape.labelup, text="確",
color=color.new(color.yellow, 0), textcolor=color.black, location=lblLoc, size=size.small)
// =========================
// Alerts
// =========================
alertcondition(mou, title="MNO_MOU", message="MNO: MOU triggered")
alertcondition(mou_breakout, title="MNO_MOU_BREAKOUT", message="MNO: MOU Breakout triggered")
alertcondition(mou_pullback, title="MNO_MOU_PULLBACK", message="MNO: MOU Pullback triggered")
alertcondition(kaku, title="MNO_KAKU", message="MNO: KAKU triggered")
// =========================
// Debug table (optional)
// =========================
var table t = table.new(position.top_right, 2, 14, border_width=1, border_color=color.new(color.white, 60))
fRow(_name, _cond, _r) =>
bg = _cond ? color.new(color.lime, 70) : color.new(color.red, 80)
tx = _cond ? "OK" : "NO"
table.cell(t, 0, _r, _name, text_color=color.white, bgcolor=color.new(color.black, 0))
table.cell(t, 1, _r, tx, text_color=color.white, bgcolor=bg)
if showDebugTbl and barstate.islast
// ❗ colspanは使えないので2セルでヘッダーを作る
table.cell(t, 0, 0, "MNO Debug", text_color=color.white, bgcolor=color.new(color.black, 0))
table.cell(t, 1, 0, "", text_color=color.white, bgcolor=color.new(color.black, 0))
fRow("BaseTrend", baseTrendOK, 1)
fRow("MOU Pullback", mou_pullback, 2)
fRow("MOU Breakout", mou_breakout, 3)
fRow("Break confirm", breakConfirm, 4)
fRow("Break big body", bigBodyOK, 5)
fRow("Break close high", closeNearHighOK, 6)
fRow("Break vol strong", volumeStrongOK, 7)
fRow("Break MACD", macdBreakOK, 8)
fRow("KAKU all8", all8_strict, 9)
fRow("KAKU final3", final3, 10)
fRow("MOU any", mou, 11)
fRow("KAKU", kaku, 12)
Smart Money Alpha Signals (Performance Dashboard) Smart Money Alpha Signals: Identifying Market Leaders & Generating Alpha
GMP Alpha Signals (Global Market Performance Alpha) is a specialized analysis tool designed not merely to find stocks that are rising, but to identify "Alpha" assets—Market Leaders that defend their price or rise even under adverse conditions where the market index falls or consolidates.
This indicator visualizes the concept of Comparative Relative Strength (RS) and Smart Money accumulation patterns, helping traders capture profit opportunities even during bearish market phases.
Key Objectives (Purpose)
Alpha Capture: Identifying assets generating 'excess returns' that outperform the market Beta.
Smart Money Tracking: Detecting traces of 'institutional buying' and 'accumulation' that defend prices during index plunges.
Decoupling Identification: Spotting assets moving on independent catalysts or momentum, regardless of the broader market direction.
Stop Hunt Filtering: Distinguishing 'fake drops' where price dips temporarily, but Relative Strength remains intact.
Dashboard Guide
Interpretation of the information panel (Table) displayed on the chart.
Rel. Performance: Shows the excess return compared to the index over the set period. (Positive/Green = Stronger than the market).
Decoupling Strength: The correlation coefficient with the index. Lower values (0 or negative) indicate movement independent of market risk.
Bullish: The count/rate of rising or limiting losses when the index drops sharply (e.g., < -0.5%). (Gold = Market Crash Leader).
Defended: The count/rate of holding support levels when the index shows mild weakness (e.g., < -0.05%). (Gold = Strong Accumulation).
Bench. Defense: The defense rate of the comparison benchmark (e.g., TSLA, ETH). Your target asset must be higher to be considered the sector leader.
Input Options & Settings Guide
You can optimize settings according to your trading style and asset class (Stocks/Crypto).
(1) Main Settings
Major Index: The baseline market index for comparison.
(US Stocks: NASDAQ:NDX or TVC:SPX / Crypto: BINANCE:BTCUSDT)
Benchmark Symbol: A competitor within the sector.
(e.g., Set NVDA when analyzing Semiconductor stocks).
Correlation Lookback: The lookback period for judging decoupling. (Default: 30)
Performance Lookback: The number of bars to calculate cumulative returns and defense rates. (Default: 60)
(2) Dashboard Thresholds
These settings define the criteria for what qualifies as "Defended" or "Bullish".
Performance (Max %): Used to find assets that haven't pumped yet. Signals trigger only when Alpha is below this value.
Defended Logic:
Index Drop Condition: The index must drop by at least this amount to start checking. (e.g., -0.05%)
Asset Buffer: How much the asset must outperform the index drop.
(Example: If Index drops -1.0% and Buffer is 0.2%, the asset must be at least -0.8% to count as 'Defended').
Bullish Logic: Measures resilience during steeper market dumps (e.g., -0.5% drop) compared to the Defended Logic.
Volume Settings: Decides whether to count Defended/Bullish instances only when accompanied by volume above the SMA.
(3) Signal Logic Settings (Crucial)
Customize conditions to trigger alerts. The choice between AND / OR is crucial.
AND: Condition must be met SIMULTANEOUSLY with other active conditions (Conservative/High Certainty).
OR: Condition triggers the signal INDEPENDENTLY (Aggressive/Opportunity Capture).
Performance: Is the relative performance within the threshold? (Basic Filter).
Decoupling: Has the correlation dropped? (Start of independent move).
Bullish Rate: Is the Bullish rate high during market dumps?
Defended Rate (High): (Recommended) Is there continuous price defense occurring? (Accumulation detection).
Defended Rate (Low): (Warning) Has the defense rate broken down? (For Stop Loss).
Defended > Benchmark: Is it stronger than the Benchmark (2nd tier)?
Volume Spike: Has volume surged compared to the average? (Institutional involvement).
RSI Oversold: Is it in oversold territory? (Counter-trend trading).
Decoupling Move: Does the current bar show the "Index Down / Asset Up" pattern?
Min USD Volume: Transaction value filter (To exclude low liquidity assets).
11-MA Institutional System (ATR+HTF Filters)11-MA Institutional Trading System Analysis.
This is a comprehensive Trading View Pine Script indicator that implements a sophisticated multi-timeframe moving average system with institutional-grade filters. Let me break down its key components and functionality:
🎯 Core Features
1. 11 Moving Average System. The indicator plots 11 customizable moving averages with different roles:
MA1-MA4 (5, 8, 10, 12): Fast-moving averages for short-term trends
MA5 (21 EMA): Short-term anchor - critical pivot point
MA6 (34 EMA): Intermediate support/resistance
MA7 (50 EMA): Medium-term bridge between short and long trends
MA8-MA9 (89, 100): Transition zone indicators
MA10-MA11 (150, 200): Long-term anchors for major trend identification
Each MA is fully customizable:
Type: SMA, EMA, WMA, TMA, RMA
Color, width, and enable/disable toggle
📊 Signal Generation System
Three Signal Tiers: Short-Term Signals (ST)
Trigger: MA8 (EMA 8) crossing MA21 (EMA 21)
Filters Applied:
✅ ATR-based post-cross confirmation (optional)
✅ Momentum confirmation (RSI > 50, MACD positive)
✅ Volume spike requirement
✅ HTF (Higher Timeframe) alignment
✅ Strong candle body ratio (>50%)
✅ Multi-MA confirmation (3+ MAs supporting direction)
✅ Price beyond MA21 with conviction
✅ Minimum bar spacing (prevents signal clustering)
✅ Consolidation filter
✅ Whipsaw protection (ATR-based price threshold)
Medium-Term Signals (MT)
Trigger: MA21 crossing MA50
Less strict filtering for swing trades
Major Signals
Golden Cross: MA50 crossing above MA200 (major bullish)
Death Cross: MA50 crossing below MA200 (major bearish)
🔍 Advanced Filtering System1. ATR-Based ConfirmationPrice must move > (ATR × 0.25) beyond the MA after crossover
This prevents false signals during low-volatility consolidation.2. Momentum Filters
RSI (14)
MACD Histogram
Rate of Change (ROC)
Composite momentum score (-3 to +3)
3. Volume Analysis
Volume spike detection (2x MA)
Volume classification: LOW, MED, HIGH, EXPL
Directional volume confirmation
4. Higher Timeframe Alignment
HTF1: 60-minute (default)
HTF2: 4-hour (optional)
HTF3: Daily (optional)
Signals only trigger when current TF aligns with HTF trend
5. Market Structure Detection
Break of Structure (BOS): Price breaking recent swing highs/lows
Order Blocks (OB): Institutional demand/supply zones
Fair Value Gaps (FVG): Imbalance areas for potential fills
📈 Comprehensive DashboardReal-Time Metrics Display: {scrollbar-width:none;-ms-overflow-style:none;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;} ::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}MetricDescriptionPriceCurrent close priceTimeframeCurrent chart timeframeSHORT/MEDIUM/MAJORTrend classification (🟢BULL/🔴BEAR/⚪NEUT)HTF TrendsHigher timeframe alignment indicatorsMomentumSTR↑/MOD↑/WK↑/WK↓/MOD↓/STR↓VolatilityLOW/MOD/HIGH/EXTR (based on ATR%)RSI(14)Color-coded: >70 red, <30 greenATR%Volatility as % of priceAdvanced Dashboard Features (Optional):
Price Distance from Key MAs
vs MA21, MA50, MA200 (percentage)
Color-coded: green (above), red (below)
MA Alignment Score
Calculates % of MAs in proper order
🟢 for bullish alignment, 🔴 for bearish
Trend Strength
Based on separation between MA21 and MA200
NONE/WEAK/MODERATE/STRONG/EXTREME
Consolidation Detection
Identifies low-volatility ranges
Prevents signals during sideways markets
⚙️ Customization OptionsFilter Toggles:
☑️ Require Momentum
☑️ Require Volume
☑️ Require HTF Alignment
☑️ Use ATR post-cross confirmation
☑️ Whipsaw filter
Min bars between signals (default: 5)
Dashboard Styling:
9 position options
6 text sizes
Custom colors for header, rows, and text
Toggle individual metrics on/off
🎨 Visual Elements
Signal Labels:
ST▲/ST▼ (green/red) - Short-term
MT▲/MT▼ (blue/orange) - Medium-term
GOLDEN CROSS / DEATH CROSS - Major signals
Volume Spikes:
Small labels showing volume class + direction
Example: "HIGH🟢" or "EXPL🔴"
Market Structure:
Dashed lines for Break of Structure levels
Automatic detection of swing highs/lows
🔔 Alert Conditions
Pre-configured alerts for:
Short-term bullish/bearish crosses
Medium-term bullish/bearish crosses
Golden Cross / Death Cross
Volume spikes
💡 Key Strengths
Institutional-Grade Filtering: Multiple confirmation layers reduce false signals
Multi-Timeframe Analysis: Ensures alignment across timeframes
Adaptive to Market Conditions: ATR-based thresholds adjust to volatility
Comprehensive Dashboard: All critical metrics in one view
Highly Customizable: 100+ input parameters
Signal Quality Over Quantity: Strict filters prioritize high-probability setups
⚠️ Usage Recommendations
Best for: Swing trading and position trading
Timeframes: Works on all TFs, optimized for 15m-Daily
Markets: Stocks, Forex, Crypto, Indices
Signal Frequency: Conservative (quality over quantity)
Combine with: Support/resistance, price action, risk management
🔧 Technical Implementation Notes
Uses Pine Script v6 syntax
Efficient calculation with minimal repainting
Maximum 500 labels for performance
Security function for HTF data (no lookahead bias)
Array-based MA alignment calculation
State variables to track signal spacing
This is a professional-grade trading system that combines classical technical analysis (moving averages) with modern institutional concepts (market structure, order blocks, multi-timeframe alignment).
The extensive filtering system is designed to eliminate noise and focus on high-probability trade setups.
ICT Breaker Blocks [Exponential-X]🔄 Breaker Blocks
Overview
Breaker Blocks automatically identifies failed order blocks that have reversed their polarity. When an order block gets broken, it often becomes a powerful support or resistance zone in the opposite direction. This indicator tracks these institutional "flips" based on ICT (Inner Circle Trader) concepts, helping identify where price is likely to find strong support or resistance after a structural break.
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🎯 What This Indicator Does
Detects Breaker Blocks:
• 🔵 Bullish Breaker Blocks (BB+) - Failed bearish order blocks that became support
• 🟣 Bearish Breaker Blocks (BB-) - Failed bullish order blocks that became resistance
• Tracks order blocks first, then monitors when they break
• Converts broken order blocks into breaker blocks automatically
• Shows when breakers get tested by price
How Breakers Form:
1. Order block forms (last opposite candle before strong move)
2. Price returns and breaks through the order block
3. Broken order block becomes a breaker block with flipped polarity
4. Old resistance becomes new support (or vice versa)
Visual Display: Smart Features:
• Auto-timeframe adjustment for optimal detection
• ATR-based strength filtering
• Active block highlighting
• Test tracking
• Distance calculator
• Duplicate prevention
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📚 Understanding Breaker Blocks
What Are Breaker Blocks?
Breaker blocks are failed order blocks that price has broken through. In ICT methodology:
• When institutions place orders creating an order block
• If that level fails and price breaks through
• The zone often becomes strong support/resistance in the opposite direction
• This represents institutional position flipping
Why Breakers Form:
• Failed Defense: Institutions couldn't defend the original level
• Position Flip: Institutions reversed their position
• Stop Hunt Complete: After sweeping stops, new levels form
• Polarity Change: Old resistance becomes new support (or vice versa)
Key Difference From Order Blocks: [/b>
• Order Block: Original institutional level (unbroken)
• Breaker Block: Failed order block that flipped polarity
• Breakers often provide STRONGER reactions than original OBs
• Represents where institutions changed their strategy
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🔵 Bullish Breaker Blocks Explained
Formation Process:
1. Step 1: Bearish order block forms (last bullish candle before drop)
2. Step 2: Price breaks ABOVE this bearish OB
3. Step 3: The broken bearish OB becomes a bullish breaker
4. Step 4: Now acts as SUPPORT when price returns
What It Means:
• Old resistance level failed
• Institutions flipped from selling to buying
• When price returns, zone acts as strong support
• Higher probability long setup than regular support
Trading Bullish Breakers:
Entry Setup:
• Wait for price to retrace back to bullish breaker
• Look for rejection/bounce from the breaker zone
• Enter long when price respects the breaker as support
• Stop loss: Below the breaker block
• Target: Recent high or opposite breaker
Why It Works:
Failed resistance becoming support is a strong technical signal indicating structural change in market sentiment.
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🟣 Bearish Breaker Blocks Explained
Formation Process:
1. Step 1: Bullish order block forms (last bearish candle before rally)
2. Step 2: Price breaks BELOW this bullish OB
3. Step 3: The broken bullish OB becomes a bearish breaker
4. Step 4: Now acts as RESISTANCE when price returns
What It Means:
• Old support level failed
• Institutions flipped from buying to selling
• When price returns, zone acts as strong resistance
• Higher probability short setup than regular resistance
Trading Bearish Breakers:
Entry Setup:
• Wait for price to retrace back to bearish breaker
• Look for rejection/reversal from the breaker zone
• Enter short when price respects the breaker as resistance
• Stop loss: Above the breaker block
• Target: Recent low or opposite breaker
Why It Works:
Failed support becoming resistance indicates structural change and often leads to continuation moves.
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📊 How To Use This Indicator
Strategy 1: Breaker Block Retest
Timeframes: 15min, 1H, 4H
Style: [/b> Swing trading, reversal entries
Rules:
1. Identify active breaker block (bright color, not gray)
2. Wait for price to return to the breaker zone
3. Look for reversal confirmation (pin bar, engulfing, rejection)
4. Enter in the direction the breaker suggests
5. Stop: Beyond opposite side of breaker
6. Target: 2-3R or previous structure
Example - Bullish Breaker:
• Bullish breaker at $48,000-$48,500
• Price drops to $48,200 (enters breaker)
• Bullish pin bar forms
• Enter long at $48,600, stop at $47,800
• Target: $50,000+
Strategy 2: Multi-Timeframe Breakers
Timeframes: Combine 1H + 4H or 15min + 1H
Style: [/b> High-probability setups
Rules:
1. Identify breaker on higher timeframe (4H or Daily)
2. Switch to lower timeframe (1H or 15min)
3. Look for lower TF breaker WITHIN higher TF breaker
4. Trade the lower TF breaker in same direction as HTF
5. Stop: Below lower TF breaker
6. Target: Edge of higher TF breaker or beyond
Why It Works: Alignment across timeframes increases probability
Strategy 3: Breaker + Order Block Confluence
Timeframes: 1H, 4H
Style: High-conviction trades
Rules:
1. Find breaker block that overlaps with fresh order block
2. This creates double institutional zone
3. Wait for price to reach confluence area
4. Enter on first touch with confirmation
5. Stop: Beyond confluence zone
6. Target: 3-5R
Why It Works: Two ICT concepts aligned = maximum probability
Strategy 4: Breaker Breakout
Timeframes: [/b> 5min, 15min, 1H
Style: Trend continuation
Rules:
1. Price approaches breaker block
2. Instead of respecting it, price breaks THROUGH
3. This indicates very strong momentum
4. Enter breakout in direction of break
5. Stop: Back inside the breaker
6. Target: 2-3R
Why It Works: When breakers fail, momentum is extremely strong
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⚙️ Settings Explained
Core Settings
Auto-Adjust for Timeframe (Default: ON)
• Automatically optimizes detection for current chart
• 1min: 3 bars lookback
• 5min: 4 bars lookback
• 15min: 5 bars lookback
• 1H: 6 bars lookback
• 4H+: 8-12 bars lookback
• Recommended: Keep ON
Manual Detection Length (Default: 5)
• Only used when Auto-Adjust is OFF
• Lookback period for finding order blocks
• Lower = more sensitive
• Higher = more selective
Display Settings
Show Bullish/Bearish Breaker Blocks
• Toggle each type independently
• Customize colors (default: cyan and fuchsia)
• Tip: Use colors that stand out from order blocks
Max Breaker Blocks to Display (Default: 10) [/b>
• Limits visible breakers
• Lower (5-8): Cleaner chart
• Higher (15-30): More context
• Recommended: 10-15
Show Breaker Block Labels [/b>
• Displays BB+ and BB- text
• Shows 🎯 on active (nearest) breaker
• Turn OFF for minimal appearance
Extend Blocks (bars) (Default: 50)
• How far to extend boxes to the right
• Recommended: 40-60 bars
Filters
Block Strength Filter (Default: Medium)
• Low: 0.5x ATR - More breakers, more noise
• Medium: 1x ATR - Balanced
• High: 1.5x ATR - Only strongest breakers
• Note: Breakers are naturally less common than OBs
• For learning: Use Low to see more examples
• For trading: Use Medium or High
Min Block Size % (Default: 0.1)
• Minimum breaker size as % of price
• Filters tiny insignificant blocks
• Adjust based on instrument volatility
Advanced
Show Tested Blocks (Default: OFF) [/b>
• When ON: Shows gray boxes for tested breakers
• When OFF: Breakers disappear after test
• Use ON: For learning and analysis
• Use OFF: For clean active trading
Highlight Active Block (Default: ON)
• Highlights nearest breaker to current price
• Active block shown with brighter color and 🎯
• Recommended: Keep ON
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📱 Info Panel Guide
Bullish BB Count Bearish BB Count
• Number of active (untested) bearish breaker blocks
• More bearish breakers = More resistance zones above
Bias Indicator [/b>
• ⬆ Bullish: More bullish breakers (support > resistance)
• ⬇ Bearish: More bearish breakers (resistance > support)
• ↔ Neutral: Equal breakers on both sides
Near Indicator
• Shows nearest active breaker and distance
• Example: "Bull BB -1.5%" = Bullish breaker 1.5% below price
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📱 Alert Setup
This indicator includes 2 alert types:
1. Price Entering Bullish Breaker [/b>
• Fires when price touches bullish breaker block
• Action: Watch for bounce/support
2. Price Entering Bearish Breaker
• Fires when price touches bearish breaker block
• Action: Watch for rejection/resistance
To Set Up Alerts:
1. Click "Alert" button (clock icon)
2. Select "Breaker Blocks"
3. Choose alert type
4. Configure notifications
5. Click "Create"
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💎 Pro Tips & Best Practices
✅ DO:
• Wait for confirmation before entering at breakers
• First touch of breaker has highest reliability
• Use breakers with trend direction for best results
• Combine with order blocks and FVGs for confluence
• Check multiple timeframes for breaker alignment
• Respect breakers - they're stronger than regular S/R
• Use proper stop placement beyond the breaker
⚠️ DON'T:
• Don't trade every breaker - quality over quantity
• Don't ignore breaker breaks - very strong momentum signal
• Don't use tight stops - allow room for wicks
• Don't expect all breakers to hold
• Don't trade against strong momentum through breakers
• Don't confuse breakers with regular order blocks
🎯 Best Timeframes:
• Scalping: 5min, 15min (quick breaker tests)
• Day Trading: 15min, 1H (balanced)
• Swing Trading: 1H, 4H, Daily (major breakers)
🔥 Best Markets:
• Excellent: BTC, ETH, Forex majors, ES, NQ
• Good: Gold, Oil, Major indices
• Note: Breakers need volatility to form
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🎓 Advanced Concepts
Breaker Strength Hierarchy
From weakest to strongest:
1. Support/Resistance lines
2. Order Blocks (unbroken)
3. Breaker Blocks (broken OBs) ← Often strongest
4. Multiple breakers stacked together
Breaker vs Order Block Priority
If breaker and order block overlap:
• Breaker takes precedence
• Failed levels are more significant
• Price respects breakers more reliably
Nested Breakers [/b>
When lower timeframe breaker exists within higher timeframe breaker:
• Trade lower TF breaker first
• Use higher TF breaker as final target
• Highest probability setups
Multiple Breaker Tests [/b>
• First test: Highest probability
• Second test: Still valid but weaker
• Third test: Likely to break through
Breaker Breakouts [/b>
When price breaks through breaker:
• Extremely strong momentum signal
• Old level completely invalidated
• Trade the breakout aggressively
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📈 Common Patterns [/b>
Pattern 1: The Perfect Flip
• Bearish OB forms
• Price breaks above it cleanly
• Becomes bullish breaker
• First retest bounces perfectly
• High-probability setup
Pattern 2: The Double Break
• Bullish OB breaks down (becomes bearish breaker)
• Price tests it and rejects
• Later breaks back up through breaker
• Very strong momentum signal
Pattern 3: The Breaker Ladder [/b>
• Multiple breakers stacked like stairs
• Price bounces from one to next
• Each breaker provides support/resistance
Pattern 4: The Failed Breaker
• Breaker forms but gets broken immediately
• Shows extreme momentum
• Don't fight it - trade the breakout
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🙏 If You Find This Helpful
• ⭐ Leave your feedback
• 💬 Share your experience in the comments
• 🔔 Follow for updates and new tools
Questions about breaker blocks? Feel free to ask in the comments.
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Version History [/b>
• v1.0 - Initial release with auto-timeframe detection and polarity flip tracking
RSI Median DeviationRSI Median Deviation – Adaptive Statistical RSI for High-Probability Extremes
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator developed by J. Welles Wilder in 1978 to measure the magnitude of recent price changes and identify potential overbought or oversold conditions. It calculates the ratio of upward to downward price movements over a specified period, scaled to 0-100. However, standard RSI often relies on fixed thresholds like 70/30, which can produce unreliable signals in varying market regimes due to their lack of adaptability to the actual distribution of RSI values.
This indicator was developed because I needed a reliable tool for spotting intermediate high-probability bottoms and tops. Instead of arbitrary horizontal lines, it uses the RSI’s own historical median as a dynamic centerline and measures how far the current RSI deviates from that median over a chosen lookback period. The main signals are triggered only at 2 standard deviation (2σ) extremes — statistically rare events that occur roughly 5 % of the time under a normal distribution. I selected 2σ because it is extreme enough to be meaningful yet frequent enough for practical trading. For oversold signals I further require RSI to be below 42, a filter that significantly improved results in my mean-reversion tests (enter on oversold, exit on the first bar the condition is no longer true).
The combination of percentile median + standard deviation bands is deliberate: the median is far more robust to outliers than a simple average, while the SD bands automatically adjust to the current volatility of the RSI itself, producing adaptive envelopes that work equally well in ranging and trending markets.
Underlying Concepts and Calculations
Base RSI: RSI = 100 − (100 / (1 + RS)), RS = average gain / average loss (default length 10).
Percentile Median: 50th percentile of the last "N" RSI values (default 28 = 4 weeks)
→ dynamic, outlier-resistant centerline.
Standard Deviation Bands: rolling stdev of RSI (default length 27 = = 4 weeks (almost))
→ bands = median ± 1σ / 2σ.
Optional Dynamic MA Envelopes: user-selectable moving average (TEMA, WMA, etc., default WMA length 37) for additional momentum context.
Trend Bias Coloring
Independent of the statistical extremes, the RSI line itself is colored green when above the user-defined Long Threshold (default 60) and red when below the Short Threshold (default 47). This provides an instant bullish/bearish bias overlay similar to classic RSI usage, without interfering with the main 2σ extreme signals.
Extremes are highlighted with background color (green for oversold 2σ + RSI<42, magenta for overbought 2σ) and small diamond markers for ultra-extremes (RSI <25 or >85).
Originality and Development Rationale
The indicator was built and refined through extensive testing on dozens of assets including major cryptocurrencies:
(BTC, ETH, SOL, SUI, BNB, XRP, TRX, DOGE, LINK, PAXG, CVX, HYPE, VIRTUAL and many more),
the Magnificent 7 stocks,, QQQ, SPX, and gold.
Default parameters were chosen to deliver consistent profitability in simple mean-reversion setups while maximizing Sortino ratio and minimizing maximum drawdown across this broad universe — ensuring the settings are robust and not overfitted to any single instrument or timeframe.
How to Use It
Ideal for swing / position trading on the 1h to daily charts (the same defaults work).
Oversold (high-probability long): RSI crosses below lower 2σ band AND RSI < 42
→ green background
→ enter long, exit the first bar the condition disappears.
Overbought (high-probability short): RSI crosses above upper 2σ band
→ magenta background
→ enter short, exit on opposite signal or at median. (Shorts were not tested, it's only an idea)
Use the green/red RSI line coloring for quick trend context and to avoid fighting strong momentum.
Always confirm with price action and manage risk appropriately.
This indicator is not a standalone trading system.
Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. Backtests are based on past results and are not indicative of future performance.
FF calculation Saptarshi ChatterjeeForward factor (in options contexts) measures implied volatility (IV) for a future period between two expirations, like from 30 DTE (days to expiry) front-month to 60 DTE back-month options.
This indicator calculates the FORWARD FACTOR(FF) using 2 IVs of 2 DTEs.
+ve value means front DTE is rich in premium and back expiry is cheap.
-ve value means front DTE IV is cheap and 2nd DTE is expensive
we can use this term structure disbalance to trade calendar spreads with edge.
Trend Following $ZEC - Multi-Timeframe Structure Filter + Revers# Trend Following CRYPTOCAP:ZEC - Strategy Guide
## 📊 Strategy Overview
Trend Following CRYPTOCAP:ZEC is an enhanced Turtle Trading system designed for cryptocurrency spot trading, combining Donchian Channel breakouts, multi-timeframe structure filtering, and ATR-based dynamic risk management for both long and short positions.
---
## 🎯 Core Features
1. Multi-Timeframe Structure Filtering
- Uses Swing High/Low to identify market structure
- Customizable structure timeframe (default: 1 minute)
- Only enters trades in the direction of the trend, avoiding counter-trend positions
2. Reverse Signal Exit
- No fixed stop-loss or fixed-period exits
- Exits only when a reverse entry signal triggers
- Maximizes trend profits, reduces premature exits
3. ATR Dynamic Pyramiding
- Adds positions when price moves 0.5 ATR in favorable direction
- Supports up to 2 units maximum (adjustable)
- Pyramid scaling to enhance profitability
4. Complete Risk Management
- Fixed position size (5000 USD per unit)
- Commission fee 0.06% (Binance spot rate)
- Initial capital 10,000 USD
---
## 📈 Trading Logic
Entry Conditions
✅ Long Entry:
- Close price breaks above 20-period high
- Structure trend is bullish (price breaks above Swing High)
✅ Short Entry:
- Close price breaks below 20-period low
- Structure trend is bearish (price breaks below Swing Low)
Add Position Conditions
- Long: Price rises ≥ 0.5 ATR
- Short: Price falls ≥ 0.5 ATR
- Maximum 2 units including initial entry
Exit Conditions
- Long Exit: When short entry signal triggers (price breaks 20-period low + structure turns bearish)
- Short Exit: When long entry signal triggers (price breaks 20-period high + structure turns bullish)
---
## ⚙️ Parameter Settings
Channel Settings
- Entry Channel Period: 20 (Donchian Channel breakout period)
- Exit Channel Period: 10 (reserved parameter, actually uses reverse signal exit)
ATR Settings
- ATR Period: 20
- Stop Loss ATR Multiplier: 2.0 (reserved parameter)
- Add Position ATR Multiplier: 0.5
Structure Filter
- Swing Length: 160 (Swing High/Low calculation period)
- Structure Timeframe: 1 minute (can change to 5/15/60, etc.)
Position Management
- Maximum Units: 2 (including initial entry)
- Capital Per Unit: 5000 USD
---
## 🎨 Visualization Features
Background Colors
- Light Green: Bullish structure
- Light Red: Bearish structure
- Dark Green: Long entry
- Dark Red: Short entry
Optional Display (Default: OFF)
- Entry/exit channel lines
- Structure high/low lines
- ATR stop-loss line
- Next add position indicator
- Entry/exit labels
---
## 📱 Alert Message Format
Strategy sends notifications on entry/exit with the following format:
- Entry: `1m Long EP:428.26`
- Add Position: `15m Add Long 2/2 EP:429.50`
- Exit: `1m Close Long Reverse Signal`
Where:
- `1m`/`15m` = Current chart timeframe
- `EP` = Entry Price
---
## 💰 Backtest Settings
Capital Allocation
- Initial Capital: 10,000 USD
- Per Entry: 5,000 USD (split into 2 entries)
- Leverage: 0x (spot trading)
Trading Costs
- Commission: 0.06% (Binance spot VIP0)
- Slippage: 0
---
## 🎯 Use Cases
✅ Best Scenarios
- Trending markets
- Moderate volatility assets
- 1-minute to 4-hour timeframes
⚠️ Not Suitable For
- Highly volatile choppy markets
- Low liquidity small-cap coins
- Extreme market conditions (black swan events)
---
## 📊 Usage Recommendations
Timeframe Suggestions
| Timeframe | Trading Style | Suggested Parameter Adjustment |
|-----------|--------------|-------------------------------|
| 1-5 min | Scalping | Swing Length 100-160 |
| 15-30 min | Short-term | Swing Length 50-100 |
| 1-4 hour | Swing Trading | Swing Length 20-50 |
Optimization Tips
1. Adjust swing length based on backtest results
2. Different coins may require different parameters
3. Recommend backtesting on 1-minute chart first before live trading
4. Enable labels to observe entry/exit points
---
## ⚠️ Risk Disclaimer
1. Past Performance Does Not Guarantee Future Results
- Backtest data is for reference only
- Live trading may be affected by slippage, delays, etc.
2. Market Condition Changes
- Strategy performs better in trending markets
- May experience frequent stops in ranging markets
3. Capital Management
- Do not invest more than you can afford to lose
- Recommend setting total capital stop-loss threshold
4. Commission Impact
- Frequent trading accumulates commission fees
- Recommend using exchange discounts (BNB fee reduction, etc.)
---
## 🔧 Troubleshooting
Q: No entry signals?
A: Check if structure filter is too strict, adjust swing length or timeframe
Q: Too many labels displayed?
A: Turn off "Show Labels" option in settings
Q: Poor backtest performance?
A:
1. Check if the coin is suitable for trend-following strategies
2. Adjust parameters (swing length, channel period)
3. Try different timeframes
Q: How to set alerts?
A:
1. Click "Alert" in top-right corner of chart
2. Condition: Select "Strategy - Trend Following CRYPTOCAP:ZEC "
3. Choose "Order filled"
4. Set notification method (Webhook/Email/App)
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## 📞 Contact Information
Strategy Name: Trend Following CRYPTOCAP:ZEC
Version: v1.0
Pine Script Version: v6
Last Updated: December 2025
---
## 📄 Copyright Notice
This strategy is for educational and research purposes only.
All risks of using this strategy for live trading are borne by the user.
Commercial use without authorization is prohibited.
---
## 🎓 Learning Resources
To understand the strategy principles in depth, recommended reading:
- "The Complete TurtleTrader" - Curtis Faith
- "Trend Following" - Michael Covel
- TradingView Pine Script Official Documentation
---
Happy Trading! Remember to manage your risk 📈
RSI Swing Indicator (Win-Rate + Forecast Line + Range Row)What the script does:
It’s essentially an enhanced RSI tool that doesn’t just show the raw RSI line. Instead, it adds forecasting, trade statistics, and range detection so you can see how reliable RSI signals have been historically and what they might mean going forward.
The main components
RSI Calculation
- Uses your chosen source (close, hl2, etc.) and length (default 7).
- Plots the RSI line (orange).
Forecasting
- Projects RSI into the future using slope extrapolation.
- Plots a forecast line (blue) and shows whether RSI is likely to become overbought, oversold, or stay neutral.
Trade Statistics
- Tracks how many long and short trades would have been profitable based on RSI bias.
- Calculates Win‑Rate (percentage of profitable trades) and Average Return (average gain/loss per trade).
- This gives you a statistical edge: are longs or shorts historically working better?
Bias & Conflict Detection
- Defines current bias (Bullish, Bearish, Neutral).
- Flags Conflict when the forecast disagrees with the current bias (e.g., RSI bullish now but forecast bearish).
- Helps you avoid trading against weakening momentum.
Range Detection
- Checks if RSI slope is flat and values are between mid‑bounds (40–60).
- Calculates Range Probability (how often range conditions occur).
- Adds a Range row to the table so you know when the market is likely sideways instead of trending.
Table Display
- Summarizes everything in a neat table: Forecast, Win‑Rates, Avg Returns, Prob Bias, Conflict, Range Prob, and Range status.
- Color‑coded so you can instantly see what’s favorable (green), risky (red), or neutral (yellow/orange).
How to use it
- Trend trading: Look for Profitable Bias with forecast alignment.
- Range trading: When both win‑rates are weak and Range row says Range Likely, fade extremes (buy low RSI, sell high RSI).
- Risk management: Avoid trades when Conflict is flagged.
- Forecasting: Use the projected RSI to anticipate overbought/oversold zones before they happen.
In short:
The script is like a “smart RSI dashboard”. It takes the basic RSI, adds forecasting, tracks how well past trades worked, and tells you whether the market is trending or ranging. This way, you’re not just reacting to RSI — you’re trading with context, probabilities, and forward‑looking signals.
SNIPER ORB V2# 🎯 SNIPER ORB TRADING CHEAT SHEET
## Quick Reference Guide for Live Trading
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## 📊 VISUAL IDENTIFICATION GUIDE
```
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YOUR CHART AT A GLANCE
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
🔵 BRIGHT BLUE LINES (3px) → 5min ORB High/Low
🔷 CYAN LINES (2px) → 15min ORB High/Low
🟣 PURPLE LINES (2px) → 30min ORB High/Low (PRIMARY)
🟢 GREEN DASHED LINES (1px) → Upside targets (1x, 2x, 3x from 30min ORB)
🔴 RED DASHED LINES (1px) → Downside targets (1x, 2x, 3x from 30min ORB)
🟡 GOLD LINE (2px) → Anchored VWAP (9:30 AM anchor for NY, 3:00 AM for London)
📋 INFO TABLE (top-right) → Shows live ORB ranges, VWAP price, status
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```
**KEY DIFFERENCE FROM OTHER ORB INDICATORS:**
- You see **ALL 3 ORB PERIODS SIMULTANEOUSLY** (5min, 15min, 30min)
- Targets calculated from **30min ORB ONLY** (not 5min or 15min)
- **NO BOX FILLS** - clean line-only display for sniper precision
- Auto-disappears at session end (no clutter from old sessions)
---
## 🔘 NEW FEATURE: ORB DISPLAY TOGGLES
**You now have FULL CONTROL over which ORB periods to display!**
```
In indicator settings → "ORB Display" section:
☑ Show 5min ORB → Toggle blue lines ON/OFF
☑ Show 15min ORB → Toggle cyan lines ON/OFF
☑ Show 30min ORB → Toggle purple lines ON/OFF
USE CASES:
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1. FOCUS MODE (30min only)
☐ 5min ☐ 15min ☑ 30min
→ Clean chart, just your primary trading range
→ Best for beginners or minimalist traders
2. EARLY WARNING MODE (5min + 30min)
☑ 5min ☐ 15min ☑ 30min
→ See early breaks with 5min, trade 30min confirmation
→ Reduces visual noise from 15min
3. CONFLUENCE MODE (all 3 ORBs)
☑ 5min ☑ 15min ☑ 30min
→ Maximum information, all alignment signals
→ For advanced traders seeking highest probability
4. INTRADAY SCALP MODE (5min only)
☑ 5min ☐ 15min ☐ 30min
→ Ultra-fast entries on 5min breaks
→ High-risk, high-frequency approach
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💡 PRO TIP: Start with 30min only, then add 5min/15min as you gain experience
```
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## 🎯 FIXED: ANCHORED VWAP (TIMESTAMP-BASED)
**The VWAP now anchors with SURGICAL PRECISION to the exact session start candle!**
```
LONDON SESSION:
• Anchors at the EXACT 3:00 AM ET candle
• Uses timestamp checking: hour == 3 AND minute == 0
• Resets every morning at London Open
NEW YORK SESSION:
• Anchors at the EXACT 9:30 AM ET candle
• Uses timestamp checking: hour == 9 AND minute == 30
• Resets every day at NY Open
WHAT THIS MEANS:
✅ VWAP starts accumulating from the first tick of the session
✅ No more "off by one bar" errors
✅ Institutional-grade VWAP anchoring
✅ Perfect alignment with your ORB start times
HOW TO VERIFY IT'S WORKING:
1. Load indicator on 1min or 5min chart
2. Find the exact 9:30 AM candle (NY) or 3:00 AM candle (London)
3. VWAP should START appearing from that exact bar
4. Not the bar before, not the bar after - THAT EXACT BAR
```
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## ⏰ SESSION TIMING MATRIX
| Session | Start Time | 5min Complete | 15min Complete | 30min Complete | Session End |
|---------|-----------|---------------|----------------|----------------|-------------|
| **London** | 3:00 AM ET | 3:05 AM | 3:15 AM | 3:30 AM | 9:30 AM ET (disappears) |
| **New York** | 9:30 AM ET | 9:35 AM | 9:45 AM | 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM ET (disappears) |
**💡 GOLDEN RULES:**
1. **WAIT FOR 30MIN ORB TO COMPLETE** before trading targets (10:00 AM NY / 3:30 AM London)
2. Use 5min and 15min ORBs as **early warning signals** only
3. All ORB lines + VWAP **auto-delete** at session end (clean chart)
---
## 🎯 THE 3-ORB SYSTEM: HOW IT WORKS
### **Hierarchical ORB Structure**
```
TIME: 9:30 AM ─────────────────────────────────> 10:00 AM ──────> 5:00 PM
↓ ↓
SESSION START 30min ORB COMPLETE
(all 3 ORBs begin forming) (targets appear)
📍 5min ORB (9:30-9:35 AM): ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━>
Purpose: EARLY breakout signal, fastest-moving boundary
📍 15min ORB (9:30-9:45 AM): ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━>
Purpose: MID-TERM institutional reference level
📍 30min ORB (9:30-10:00 AM): ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━>
Purpose: PRIMARY TRADING RANGE - all targets calculated from this
🎯 TARGETS (10:00 AM onward): ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ (1x, 2x, 3x from 30min ORB)
Purpose: Profit-taking levels based on 30min range
```
**Why 3 ORBs Instead of 1?**
- **5min ORB**: Captures early institutional positioning (first 5 minutes)
- **15min ORB**: Confirms directional bias (more stable than 5min)
- **30min ORB**: Full market digestion of overnight news + opening orders
- **Confluence = Higher Win Rate**: When all 3 align, breakouts are extremely reliable
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## 🎯 THE 5 HIGH-PROBABILITY SETUPS
### **SETUP #1: TRIPLE ORB BREAKOUT CONFLUENCE** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
```
CONDITIONS:
✅ 30min ORB complete (10:00 AM NY / 3:30 AM London)
✅ Price breaks ALL 3 ORBs simultaneously:
• 5min high/low (blue line)
• 15min high/low (cyan line)
• 30min high/low (purple line)
✅ VWAP confirms direction (below price = bullish, above = bearish)
✅ Volume spike on breakout candle
ENTRY: Close of breakout candle (must close beyond ALL 3 ORBs)
STOP: Inside 30min ORB at 30m low (long) or 30m high (short)
TARGET 1: First green/red dashed line (0.5x 30m range)
TARGET 2: Second target (1x 30m range)
TARGET 3: Third target (1.5x 30m range)
WIN RATE: 75-85% | R:R = 1:2.5 minimum
NOTES: When all 3 ORBs align, institutional order flow is unanimous
```
---
### **SETUP #2: 5MIN EARLY BREAKOUT → 30MIN CONFIRMATION** ⭐⭐⭐⭐
```
CONDITIONS:
✅ Price breaks 5min ORB first (blue line crossed)
✅ 15min ORB holds initially (cyan line not crossed yet)
✅ After 30min ORB completes, price breaks 30min boundary (purple)
✅ VWAP alignment confirms direction
✅ All 3 ORBs now broken in same direction
ENTRY: When 30min ORB breaks (purple line) + 5min/15min already broken
STOP: 30min ORB opposite boundary
TARGET 1-3: Standard targets from 30min ORB
WIN RATE: 70-80% | R:R = 1:2+
NOTES: 5min gave early warning, 30min confirms institutional commitment
```
---
### **SETUP #3: FALSE 5MIN BREAKOUT → 30MIN REVERSAL** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
```
CONDITIONS:
✅ Price breaks 5min ORB (blue line)
✅ Fails to break 15min or 30min ORBs (cyan/purple lines hold)
✅ Price reverses back inside 5min ORB
✅ Then breaks OPPOSITE side of 30min ORB (purple line)
✅ VWAP flips to confirm new direction
ENTRY: When 30min ORB breaks in OPPOSITE direction of failed 5min break
STOP: Failed 5min breakout high/low (now a liquidity grab zone)
TARGET 1-3: Standard targets
WIN RATE: 80-90% | R:R = 1:3+ (trapped traders forced to exit)
NOTES: Most profitable setup - 5min breakout was liquidity hunt
```
---
### **SETUP #4: TIGHT COMPRESSION → EXPLOSION** ⭐⭐⭐⭐
```
CONDITIONS:
✅ All 3 ORBs tightly overlapping (5m, 15m, 30m within 50 points on YM)
✅ Range < 0.3% of price (very tight consolidation)
✅ VWAP sitting in middle of compression
✅ 30min ORB complete, price still inside all 3
ENTRY: Simultaneous break of ALL 3 ORBs + VWAP cross
STOP: Middle of compression zone
TARGET: 2x-4x normal targets (volatility expansion)
WIN RATE: 65-75% | R:R = 1:5+ (explosive breakout)
NOTES: Low volatility → high volatility shift, institutions coiling spring
```
---
### **SETUP #5: VWAP BOUNCE WITHIN 30MIN ORB** ⭐⭐⭐⭐
```
CONDITIONS:
✅ Price stayed inside 30min ORB for 1+ hours post-formation
✅ VWAP acting as dynamic support (long) or resistance (short)
✅ Price bouncing between VWAP and 30min ORB boundaries
✅ Clear rejection candles at VWAP
ENTRY: When price bounces off VWAP toward 30min ORB boundary
• Long: VWAP bounce up toward 30m high (purple)
• Short: VWAP rejection down toward 30m low (purple)
STOP: Beyond VWAP by 20 points
TARGET: 30min ORB opposite boundary
WIN RATE: 70-80% | R:R = 1:1.5-2
NOTES: Range-bound play, NOT for breakout traders
```
---
## 🛡️ RISK MANAGEMENT RULES
### **Position Sizing by ORB Range**
```
30min ORB Range | Stop Distance | Risk $500 (1%) | YM Contracts
-----------------|------------------|-----------------|-------------
< 50 points | 50 pts | $500 ÷ $250 = | 2 contracts
50-100 points | 100 pts | $500 ÷ $500 = | 1 contract
100-150 points | 150 pts | $500 ÷ $750 = | 0.66 (use 1)
150-200 points | 200 pts | $500 ÷ $1000 = | 0.5 (use 1)
> 200 points | Don't trade | Too wide | Skip setup
Formula: Risk $ ÷ (Stop Distance × $5 per YM point) = Max Contracts
```
### **The 3-Strike Rule (MANDATORY)**
```
✅ Trade 1: Full position size (based on 30m ORB range)
❌ Stop hit → Trade 2: HALF position size
❌ Stop hit → Trade 3: QUARTER position size
❌ Stop hit → DONE FOR THE DAY (no exceptions)
```
### **Profit Taking Ladder**
```
TARGET 1 (0.5x 30m range): Take 50% off, move stop to breakeven
TARGET 2 (1.0x 30m range): Take 30% off, trail stop by 25 points
TARGET 3 (1.5x 30m range): Take 15% off, let 5% run with 50pt trail
```
---
## ⚠️ DO NOT TRADE IF...
```
🚫 30min ORB incomplete (< 10:00 AM NY / < 3:30 AM London)
🚫 30min ORB range < 40 points YM (too tight, likely chop)
🚫 30min ORB range > 250 points YM (too wide, unpredictable)
🚫 All 3 ORBs wildly divergent (5m=100pts, 15m=180pts, 30m=240pts)
🚫 Major news release within 30 minutes (wait for ORB to reform)
🚫 You've hit 3 losses in the session (3-strike rule)
🚫 You're tired, emotional, revenge trading, or distracted
🚫 Time > 12:00 PM ET (lunch, avoid until 1:00 PM)
🚫 Time > 3:00 PM ET unless Power Hour (3:00-4:00 PM) momentum
```
---
## 🔍 PRE-SESSION CHECKLIST
**15 Minutes Before London (2:45 AM ET) or NY (9:15 AM ET):**
```
□ Check economic calendar (FOMC? NFP? CPI? → extra caution)
□ Review previous session's ORB ranges (context for today's volatility)
□ Load SNIPER ORB on 1min or 5min chart
□ Select correct session: "London" or "New York"
□ Verify indicator settings:
• Number of Targets: 3
• Target % of 30min Range: 50%
• Show Anchored VWAP: ON
□ Set TradingView alerts:
• 30min ORB complete (10:00 AM or 3:30 AM)
• Price crossing 30min high/low
• VWAP crosses
□ Prepare bracket orders mentally (entry, stop, 3 targets)
□ Review yesterday's P&L and lessons learned
□ Set phone to "Do Not Disturb" mode
```
---
## 🎨 INDICATOR SETTINGS GUIDE
### **Core Settings (Updated with Toggles)**
```
SESSION SETTINGS:
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
• Active Session: "London" or "New York"
ORB DISPLAY (NEW!):
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
☑ Show 5min ORB (toggle blue lines)
☑ Show 15min ORB (toggle cyan lines)
☑ Show 30min ORB (toggle purple lines)
💡 Turn OFF any ORB to declutter your chart!
TARGET SETTINGS:
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
• Number of Targets: 3 (default)
• Target % of 30min Range: 50% (default)
VWAP SETTINGS:
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
☑ Show Anchored VWAP
• VWAP Color: Gold (#FFC107)
• VWAP Width: 2px
```
### **Color Customization (Optimized for Dark Charts)**
```
DEFAULT COLORS:
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
5min ORB: Bright Blue (#2196F3) - 3px wide
15min ORB: Cyan (#00BCD4) - 2px wide
30min ORB: Purple (#9C27B0) - 2px wide
Upside Targets: Green (#4CAF50) - 1px dashed
Downside Targets: Red (#F44336) - 1px dashed
VWAP: Gold (#FFC107) - 2px solid
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
WHY THESE COLORS?
• Blue family (5m/15m) = short-term, high-frequency
• Purple (30m) = primary, institutional level
• Green/Red = universal up/down
• Gold VWAP = fair value anchor (stands out)
```
### **Settings by Trading Style**
**BEGINNER (Clean & Simple):**
```
ORB Display:
☐ Show 5min ORB
☐ Show 15min ORB
☑ Show 30min ORB (30min only - focus mode)
Number of Targets: 2-3
Target % of 30min Range: 50%
Chart Timeframe: 5-minute
```
**SCALPER (5-15 min holds):**
```
ORB Display:
☑ Show 5min ORB (early signals)
☐ Show 15min ORB
☑ Show 30min ORB (confirmation)
Number of Targets: 5
Target % of 30min Range: 30-40%
Label Size: Tiny
Chart Timeframe: 1-minute
```
**DAY TRADER (30-90 min holds):**
```
ORB Display:
☑ Show 5min ORB
☑ Show 15min ORB
☑ Show 30min ORB (all 3 - confluence mode)
Number of Targets: 3
Target % of 30min Range: 50%
Label Size: Small
Chart Timeframe: 5-minute (RECOMMENDED)
```
**SWING TRADER (2-4 hour holds):**
```
ORB Display:
☐ Show 5min ORB (too noisy for swings)
☑ Show 15min ORB
☑ Show 30min ORB
Number of Targets: 2-3
Target % of 30min Range: 75-100%
Label Size: Normal
Chart Timeframe: 15-minute
```
---
## 📈 TIMEFRAME SELECTION GUIDE
| Your Timeframe | What You See | Best For |
|---------------|--------------|----------|
| **1-minute** | Every tick, high noise | Scalping, precision entries |
| **5-minute** | Balanced clarity | Day trading (RECOMMENDED) |
| **15-minute** | Clean structure | Swing positions |
| **30-minute** | Too compressed | Not recommended (can't see ORB form) |
**💡 PRO TIP:**
- **Primary chart: 5-minute** (for entries and monitoring)
- **Secondary chart: 1-minute** (for precise timing)
- **Never go above 15-minute** (ORBs won't form properly)
---
## 🧠 READING THE 3-ORB STRUCTURE
### **Bullish Alignment Patterns**
```
PATTERN 1: "Staircase Expansion"
5min: ━━━━ (tight, 60 pts)
15min: ━━━━━━ (wider, 90 pts)
30min: ━━━━━━━━ (widest, 120 pts)
→ Bullish expansion, expect upside breakout
PATTERN 2: "Nested Compression"
5min: ━━ (30 pts)
15min: ━━━ (35 pts)
30min: ━━━━ (40 pts)
→ All tight, explosive breakout likely
PATTERN 3: "Early Commitment"
5min: ━━━━━━ (100 pts, already broken up)
15min: ━━━━━ (80 pts, holding)
30min: ━━━━━ (110 pts, about to break)
→ 5min led the way, 30min confirmation coming
```
### **Bearish Alignment Patterns**
```
PATTERN 1: "Waterfall Setup"
5min: ━━━━ (50 pts, broke down)
15min: ━━━━━ (70 pts, broke down)
30min: ━━━━━━ (90 pts, about to break)
→ Sequential breakdown, strong bearish momentum
PATTERN 2: "Failed Highs"
5min: ━━━━━━ (upper wick rejections)
15min: ━━━━━━ (couldn't break)
30min: ━━━━━━━ (topped out)
→ All 3 rejecting highs, bearish reversal likely
```
### **Neutral/Chop Patterns (AVOID TRADING)**
```
PATTERN 1: "Wide Divergence"
5min: ━━ (30 pts)
15min: ━━━━━━━ (120 pts)
30min: ━━━━━━━━━━━ (200 pts)
→ No consensus, unpredictable, skip
PATTERN 2: "Whipsaw City"
• Price breaking 5min up, then down, then up again
• 15min and 30min not aligned
• VWAP getting crossed every 5 minutes
→ Chop day, step aside, wait for clarity
```
---
## 📊 INTEGRATION WITH YM ULTIMATE SNIPER v8.1
**The 2-System Confluence Method:**
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ STEP 1: SNIPER ORB → Defines "Zones That Matter" │
│ • 30min ORB = primary institutional range │
│ • VWAP = fair value anchor │
│ • Targets = profit zones │
│ • 5min/15min = early warning signals │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
↓
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ STEP 2: YM ULTIMATE SNIPER → Triggers precise entry │
│ • Wait for GOD MODE signal AT 30min ORB boundary │
│ • 6-gate filter: Score ≥9, fat body ≥70%, delta ≥70% │
│ • Candle Dominance Index (CDI) ≥7 │
│ • Intrabar pressure consistent throughout formation │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
↓
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ STEP 3: EXECUTE TRADE │
│ • ORB breakout + GOD MODE = MAXIMUM PROBABILITY │
│ • Enter ONLY when BOTH systems align │
│ • This is TRUE "sniper" trading (2-5 trades/day max) │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
**Confluence Scoring for Combined System:**
```
SNIPER ORB Criteria:
□ 30min ORB complete (10:00 AM+) +2 points
□ All 3 ORBs broken in same direction +2 points
□ VWAP alignment (below=bull, above=bear) +1 point
□ Volume spike on breakout candle +1 point
□ Tight 3-ORB compression (<100pt divergence) +1 point
YM ULTIMATE SNIPER Criteria:
□ GOD MODE signal at ORB boundary +3 points
□ Score ≥9.0 (tier classification) +1 point
□ Candle Dominance Index (CDI) ≥8 +1 point
TOTAL POSSIBLE: 12 points
TRADE EXECUTION RULES:
• 10-12 points = MAX SIZE (this is the holy grail setup)
• 8-9 points = FULL SIZE (high probability)
• 6-7 points = HALF SIZE (moderate probability)
• <6 points = NO TRADE (wait for better alignment)
```
---
## 💡 COMMON MISTAKES & FIXES
```
❌ MISTAKE: Trading before 30min ORB completes
✅ FIX: Wait until 10:00 AM (NY) or 3:30 AM (London), NO EXCEPTIONS
❌ MISTAKE: Ignoring 5min and 15min ORBs (only watching 30min)
✅ FIX: Use all 3 for confluence - they're your early warning system
❌ MISTAKE: Chasing breakouts 100+ points beyond 30min ORB
✅ FIX: Wait for pullback to VWAP or 30min boundary for re-entry
❌ MISTAKE: Not adjusting target % for market conditions
✅ FIX: Volatile day (ORB >200pts)? Use 75-100% targets
Calm day (ORB <80pts)? Use 30-40% targets
❌ MISTAKE: Trading when all 3 ORBs are wildly different sizes
✅ FIX: Skip the day if 5m/15m/30m diverge by >100pts - no consensus
❌ MISTAKE: Forgetting VWAP position
✅ FIX: VWAP MUST confirm bias:
• Long: price > VWAP
• Short: price < VWAP
• If VWAP contradicts, skip the trade
❌ MISTAKE: Not respecting the 3-strike rule
✅ FIX: 3 losses = DONE for the session, no rationalization
❌ MISTAKE: Trading during lunch (12:00-1:00 PM ET)
✅ FIX: Volume dies, ORBs lose relevance, false signals increase
```
---
## 🔔 ALERT SETUP (ESSENTIAL)
**TradingView Alerts You MUST Set:**
```
ALERT 1: "30min ORB Complete"
• Type: Time-based
• Trigger: 10:00 AM ET (NY) or 3:30 AM ET (London)
• Message: "🎯 30min ORB complete - targets now active"
ALERT 2: "30min ORB High Breakout"
• Type: Crossing Up
• Value 1: Close
• Value 2: 30min ORB High (purple line)
• Message: "🚀 30m ORB HIGH broken - check for long setup"
ALERT 3: "30min ORB Low Breakdown"
• Type: Crossing Down
• Value 1: Close
• Value 2: 30min ORB Low (purple line)
• Message: "📉 30m ORB LOW broken - check for short setup"
ALERT 4: "VWAP Cross"
• Type: Crossing
• Value 1: Close
• Value 2: VWAP
• Message: "⚡ VWAP crossed - check institutional bias shift"
ALERT 5: "Target 1 Hit"
• Type: Crossing
• Value 1: High (for longs) or Low (for shorts)
• Value 2: First target line
• Message: "🎯 Target 1 hit - take 50% off, move stop to BE"
```
---
## 📱 MOBILE TRADING WORKFLOW
**TradingView Mobile App Setup:**
```
1. SAVE LAYOUT
• Chart: 5-minute timeframe
• SNIPER ORB indicator loaded
• YM Ultimate SNIPER v8.1 loaded (if using)
• Save as "SNIPER ORB - YM"
2. ENABLE NOTIFICATIONS
• Settings → Notifications → Push Alerts: ON
• All 5 alerts above configured
3. QUICK ACCESS
• Add YM futures to Watchlist: "MYM" or "YM1!"
• Pin SNIPER ORB layout to favorites
4. EXECUTION READY
• Broker app (TastyTrade, NinjaTrader, etc.) logged in
• Preset bracket orders:
- Entry: market order
- Stop: 30m ORB opposite boundary
- Targets: 3 levels (50%, 30%, 20% of position)
5. BATTERY & CONNECTIVITY
• Phone charged 100% before session
• Stable WiFi or LTE connection
• Backup power bank available
```
---
## 🎓 DAILY PERFORMANCE JOURNAL
**After Each Trading Session (MANDATORY):**
```
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
DATE: __________ SESSION: □ London □ New York
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
ORB DATA:
• 5min ORB Range: ______ points
• 15min ORB Range: ______ points
• 30min ORB Range: ______ points
• Alignment: □ Tight □ Moderate □ Wide (skip if wide)
VWAP BEHAVIOR:
• Opening position: □ Above price □ Below price □ Mixed
• Did VWAP act as support/resistance? □ Yes □ No
TRADES TAKEN:
Total Setups Identified: _____
Trades Executed: _____
Win/Loss Record: _____ W / _____ L
Win Rate: _____%
Gross P&L: $_______
Net P&L (after commissions): $_______
BEST TRADE:
• Setup: ____________________ (which of the 5 setups?)
• Entry Price: ______ Exit Price: ______
• Profit: $_______
• What went RIGHT: _________________________________
_________________________________________________
WORST TRADE:
• Setup: ____________________
• Entry Price: ______ Exit Price: ______
• Loss: $_______
• What went WRONG: _________________________________
_________________________________________________
• Lesson Learned: ___________________________________
3-STRIKE RULE STATUS:
□ No losses (great day)
□ 1 loss (still in game)
□ 2 losses (caution, half size)
□ 3 losses (stopped for day, as required)
TOMORROW'S ADJUSTMENTS:
□ _________________________________________________
□ _________________________________________________
□ _________________________________________________
EMOTIONAL STATE TODAY:
□ Calm & focused (optimal)
□ Anxious/rushed (need to work on patience)
□ Overconfident (dial back position size)
□ Fearful (review winning trades to build confidence)
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
```
---
## 🚀 YOUR FIRST LIVE TRADE WALKTHROUGH
**Step-by-Step for New York Session (Most Common):**
```
⏰ 9:15 AM ET - PREPARATION
□ Load SNIPER ORB on YM 5-minute chart
□ Select "New York" session in indicator settings
□ Verify VWAP is showing (gold line)
□ Check economic calendar (any big news at 9:30?)
□ Prepare mentally: "I will wait for 30min ORB to complete"
⏰ 9:30 AM ET - SESSION OPENS
□ Watch 3 ORBs begin forming:
• Blue lines (5min) will lock in at 9:35 AM
• Cyan lines (15min) will lock in at 9:45 AM
• Purple lines (30min) will lock in at 10:00 AM
□ Observe VWAP anchoring at 9:30 AM candle
□ DO NOT TRADE YET - just observe
⏰ 9:35 AM - 5MIN ORB COMPLETE
□ Note 5min high/low (blue lines locked)
□ Check info table: "5m Range = XX points"
□ If 5min ORB breaks early, note direction but DON'T ENTER
⏰ 9:45 AM - 15MIN ORB COMPLETE
□ Note 15min high/low (cyan lines locked)
□ Compare to 5min ORB: Aligned? Expanding?
□ Still waiting... patience pays
⏰ 10:00 AM - 30MIN ORB COMPLETE (TARGETS APPEAR!)
□ Purple lines locked (30m high/low)
□ Green/red dashed target lines appear automatically
□ Info table shows "Status: ✓ Complete"
□ NOW you can trade breakouts
⏰ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - TRADING WINDOW
□ Wait for price to break purple line (30m ORB high or low)
□ Confirm:
1. All 3 ORBs broken in same direction?
2. VWAP confirming (below=bullish, above=bearish)?
3. Volume spike visible?
4. YM SNIPER GOD MODE signal? (if using)
□ If all YES → ENTER TRADE:
• Market order at breakout close
• Stop at 30m ORB opposite boundary
• Targets at green/red dashed lines
⏰ TARGET MANAGEMENT
□ Price hits first target (1x) → Take 50% off, move stop to BE
□ Price hits second target (2x) → Take 30% off, trail stop
□ Price hits third target (3x) → Take 15% off, let 5% run
⏰ 12:00 PM - LUNCH (AVOID TRADING)
□ Volume dies down
□ ORBs become less relevant
□ Take a break, review morning trades
⏰ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - AFTERNOON SESSION
□ ORBs still valid but less reliable
□ Consider waiting for Power Hour (3:00-4:00 PM)
⏰ 5:00 PM - SESSION END
□ All ORB lines disappear automatically
□ VWAP disappears automatically
□ Chart cleans itself - ready for tomorrow
□ Fill out daily journal
```
---
## 🏆 WINNING MINDSET AFFIRMATIONS
Read these BEFORE each trading session:
```
"I trade ORBs, not chaos. Structure gives me edge."
"3 high-quality trades beat 20 mediocre ones."
"The 30min ORB is my anchor. I wait for it. Every. Single. Time."
"When all 3 ORBs align, institutions are unified. I follow."
"VWAP is my institutional compass. I respect its guidance."
"3 strikes and I'm out. Discipline > Ego."
"I am a SNIPER, not a machine gunner. Precision wins."
"My edge is patience. Let the ORBs complete."
"I don't predict. I react to proven structure."
"One perfect setup is worth waiting all morning."
```
---
## 📞 TROUBLESHOOTING
**"ORB lines not showing on chart!"**
→ Check timeframe: Must be 1min-30min (not daily/weekly)
→ Verify session time: Must be during London (3AM-9:30AM) or NY (9:30AM-5PM)
→ Check indicator status: Should say "⏳ Forming" or "✓ Complete" in table
**"Targets not appearing!"**
→ 30min ORB must be complete (10:00 AM NY / 3:30 AM London)
→ Check "Number of Targets" setting (must be ≥1)
→ Verify "Target % of 30min Range" is set (default 50%)
**"VWAP disappeared!"**
→ Normal behavior: VWAP auto-deletes at session end (5PM NY / 9:30AM London)
→ Toggle "Show Anchored VWAP" OFF then ON to reset
→ Check if you're viewing chart outside session hours
**"All 3 ORBs look the same!"**
→ This is actually GOOD - means tight alignment (high-probability setup)
→ If they're diverging wildly (>100pts difference), that's a skip signal
**"Info table blocking my view!"**
→ Info table is in top-right corner by default
→ Drag it to a different position (TradingView allows moving)
→ Or minimize it by clicking the small arrow
**"Colors are hard to see on my chart!"**
→ Go to indicator settings:
• "5min ORB", "15min ORB", "30min ORB" color pickers
• "Upside Targets", "Downside Targets" color pickers
• Recommended: Use contrasting colors vs your chart background
---
## 📚 ADVANCED INTEGRATION TECHNIQUES
### **Combining with Market Profile**
```
• Use Volume Profile to identify Value Area High (VAH) and Low (VAL)
• If 30min ORB aligns with VAH/VAL → extra confluence
• POC (Point of Control) acts similar to VWAP
```
### **Combining with Cumulative Delta**
```
• Check if delta is positive on 30min ORB high break (bullish confirmation)
• Negative delta on low break confirms bearish institutional flow
• Your YM SNIPER already tracks this - use together!
```
### **Combining with Options Flow**
```
• Large call buying near 30min ORB high? Institutions positioning for breakout
• Large put buying near 30min ORB low? Smart money hedging/shorting
• Tools: Unusual Whales, Cheddar Flow, OptionStrat
```
---
## 🎯 FINAL PRE-LIVE CHECKLIST
**DO NOT GO LIVE UNTIL ALL CHECKED:**
```
□ Practiced on TradingView Replay for 2+ weeks
□ Can identify all 5 setups by pattern recognition
□ Understand why targets come from 30min ORB only
□ Know difference between 5min/15min/30min roles
□ Risk management rules memorized (position sizing, 3-strike)
□ YM Ultimate SNIPER v8.1 loaded (optional but recommended)
□ All 5 TradingView alerts configured
□ Broker platform tested with demo account
□ Stop/target orders can be placed in <10 seconds
□ Daily journal template prepared
□ Emotional state: calm, patient, focused
□ Account size: Minimum $10,000 recommended
□ Understand auto-disappear behavior (ORBs delete at session end)
□ Know NOT to trade before 30min ORB complete
□ Comfortable with looking at chart and seeing 6+ lines (3 ORBs + targets)
IF ALL CHECKED → YOU'RE READY TO SNIPE! 🎯
IF ANY UNCHECKED → KEEP PRACTICING, DON'T RUSH
```
---
## 💎 THE CORE PRINCIPLE
```
╔═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ ║
║ "The ORB doesn't predict the market. ║
║ The ORB reveals where institutions are positioned. ║
║ ║
║ When you see all 3 ORBs align and break, ║
║ you're not guessing direction— ║
║ you're following the billion-dollar order flow." ║
║ ║
║ THAT'S YOUR EDGE. ║
║ ║
╚═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
```
**🎯 Good luck, stay patient, and happy sniping! 🎯**
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
END OF SNIPER ORB TRADING CHEAT SHEET v1.0
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
CRR Bill Williams These are SMMA based on the average price (high+low/2):
Jaw – Blue
Slow line, the base of the trend.
Teeth – Red
Medium speed.
Lips – Green/Lime
The fast one, the one that touches the price first.
Trend reading with the Alligator:
🟢 Uptrend (trendUpAlligator):
Lips (green) > Teeth (red) > Jaw (blue)
The alligator is awake and eating UP.
🔴 Downtrend (trendDownAlligator):
Lips (green) < Teeth (red) < Jaw (blue)
The alligator is eating DOWN.
⚪ Range / sleeping market (trendNeutral):
The lines cross, get tangled, without a clear order → better NOT to trade aggressively there.
In the HUD it shows it as:
UPTREND (green)
DOWNTREND (red)
RANGE (gray)
2️⃣ Fractals (▲ and ▼ arrows)
Fractal High (▲ green): possible local top (resistance).
Fractal Low (▼ red): possible local bottom (support).
They serve as:
Points where the price can break through to continue.
Areas where you can place stop losses or breakouts.
3️⃣ AO and AC (trend strength)
AO (Awesome Oscillator): difference of moving averages (5 and 34 of the average price).
AO > 0 → bullish pressure.
AO < 0 → bearish pressure.
AC (Accelerator): AO – average of AO.
AC > 0 → acceleration in favor of the movement.
AC < 0 → the movement slows down or goes against the trend.
In the HUD you see:
AO > 0 | AC > 0 → good tailwind.
AO < 0 | AC < 0 → strong headwind. 4️⃣ Bill Williams MFI (GREEN, FADE, FAKE, SQUAT)
This MFI is based on the candle range/volume and then compares it to the previous candle:
GREEN (Lime) → mfiUp + volUp
Price and volume rise together → real, strong momentum.
FADE (Gray) → mfiDown + volDown
Everything is dying down, price and volume fall → exhaustion.
FAKE (Orange) → mfiUp + volDown
Price rises but volume falls → deceptive movement.
SQUAT (Fuchsia) → mfiDown + volUp
Strong fight between buyers and sellers → explosive zone.
The color you see in the "MFI" HUD is:
Green → healthy momentum
Gray → fading out
Orange → deception
Fuchsia → strong fight, a big move may be coming
5️⃣ Candle Colors (barcolor)
Your script paints the candles like this:
💚 StrongBull (strong buying)
Bullish Alligator (Lips > Teeth > Jaw)
AO > 0
AC > 0
MFI = "GREEN"
→ Bright LIME candle:
👉 strong upward trend, ideal time to look for buying opportunities.
❤️ StrongBear (strong selling)
Bearish Alligator (Lips < Teeth < Jaw)
AO < 0
AC < 0
MFI = "GREEN"
→ Strong RED candle:
👉 strong downward trend, ideal for looking for selling opportunities.
🩵 Normal bullish trend:
Bullish Alligator but without all the strength conditions → TEAL (bluish-green) candle.
🟥 Normal bearish trend:
Bearish Alligator but without full strength → MAROON candle.
⚪ Sideways market:
Everything mixed → translucent GRAY candle (color.gray 60).
👉 Not the best time to enter aggressively. 6️⃣ BUY / SELL Signals (triangles)
✔️ BUY Condition (longSignalCond)
The code requires:
Bullish Alligator → Lips > Teeth > Jaw
AO > 0
AC > 0
MFI = GREEN or SQUAT
close > Lips (green lips) → the price is already above the fast moving average.
When fulfilled:
A green “BUY” triangle appears below the candle.
In the HUD:
Trend: BULLISH (green)
AO / AC: > 0
MFI: GREEN or SQUAT
BW Setup: “SIGNAL: BUY”
Context: “Buying Pressure”
👉 Idea for making money (buys):
Wait for the Alligator to be in a bullish order.
Check that the HUD says BULLISH and AO/AC > 0.
Check MFI: GREEN or SQUAT.
As soon as the BUY triangle appears and the candle is lime/teal, you can:
Enter a buy position.
Place the stop loss below the last fractal low (▼).
Close partially when:
MFI changes to FADE/FAKE or
The candles change to gray/maroon or
The Alligator becomes entangled (loses its order).
❌ SELL Condition (shortSignalCond)
The code requires:
Bearish Alligator → Lips < Teeth < Jaw
AO < 0
AC < 0
MFI = GREEN or SQUAT (strength but downwards)
close < Lips → price below the lips.
When fulfilled:
A red “SELL” triangle appears above the candle.
In the HUD:
Trend: BEARISH
AO / AC: < 0
MFI: GREEN / SQUAT
BW Setup: “SIGNAL: SELL”
Context: “Selling Pressure”
👉 Idea for making money (sells):
Wait for the Alligator to be in a bearish order.
HUD in BEARISH, AO/AC < 0.
MFI in GREEN or SQUAT.
When the SELL triangle appears with a red/maroon candle:
Enter a sell position. Stop above the last fractal high (▲).
Partial exit when:
MFI changes to FADE/FAKE,
The candles turn gray/teal,
Or the Alligator becomes tangled.
7️⃣ When NOT to trade
Avoid:
HUD → “RANGE”
Mostly gray candles.
AO and AC mixed (one >0 and the other <0).
MFI constantly in FAKE/FADE.
In these situations, the system tells you: slow or deceptive market → not suitable for serious trades.
8️⃣ Ultra-short summary (golden rule)
BUY:
Alligator ordered UP (green > red > blue).
AO > 0 and AC > 0.
MFI = GREEN or SQUAT.
Strong green candle (lime/teal) + BUY triangle.
Even better if it breaks a previous fractal low upwards.
SELL:
Alligator ordered DOWN (green < red < blue).
AO < 0 and AC < 0.
MFI = GREEN or SQUAT.
Red/maroon candle + SELL triangle.
Even better if it breaks a fractal high downwards.
SNIPER ORB v1# 🎯 SNIPER ORB TRADING CHEAT SHEET
## Quick Reference Guide for Live Trading
---
## 📊 VISUAL IDENTIFICATION GUIDE
```
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
YOUR CHART AT A GLANCE
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
🔵 BRIGHT BLUE LINES (3px) → 5min ORB High/Low
🔷 CYAN LINES (2px) → 15min ORB High/Low
🟣 PURPLE LINES (2px) → 30min ORB High/Low (PRIMARY)
🟢 GREEN DASHED LINES (1px) → Upside targets (1x, 2x, 3x from 30min ORB)
🔴 RED DASHED LINES (1px) → Downside targets (1x, 2x, 3x from 30min ORB)
🟡 GOLD LINE (2px) → Anchored VWAP (9:30 AM anchor for NY, 3:00 AM for London)
📋 INFO TABLE (top-right) → Shows live ORB ranges, VWAP price, status
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
```
**KEY DIFFERENCE FROM OTHER ORB INDICATORS:**
- You see **ALL 3 ORB PERIODS SIMULTANEOUSLY** (5min, 15min, 30min)
- Targets calculated from **30min ORB ONLY** (not 5min or 15min)
- **NO BOX FILLS** - clean line-only display for sniper precision
- Auto-disappears at session end (no clutter from old sessions)
---
## ⏰ SESSION TIMING MATRIX
| Session | Start Time | 5min Complete | 15min Complete | 30min Complete | Session End |
|---------|-----------|---------------|----------------|----------------|-------------|
| **London** | 3:00 AM ET | 3:05 AM | 3:15 AM | 3:30 AM | 9:30 AM ET (disappears) |
| **New York** | 9:30 AM ET | 9:35 AM | 9:45 AM | 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM ET (disappears) |
**💡 GOLDEN RULES:**
1. **WAIT FOR 30MIN ORB TO COMPLETE** before trading targets (10:00 AM NY / 3:30 AM London)
2. Use 5min and 15min ORBs as **early warning signals** only
3. All ORB lines + VWAP **auto-delete** at session end (clean chart)
---
## 🎯 THE 3-ORB SYSTEM: HOW IT WORKS
### **Hierarchical ORB Structure**
```
TIME: 9:30 AM ─────────────────────────────────> 10:00 AM ──────> 5:00 PM
↓ ↓
SESSION START 30min ORB COMPLETE
(all 3 ORBs begin forming) (targets appear)
📍 5min ORB (9:30-9:35 AM): ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━>
Purpose: EARLY breakout signal, fastest-moving boundary
📍 15min ORB (9:30-9:45 AM): ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━>
Purpose: MID-TERM institutional reference level
📍 30min ORB (9:30-10:00 AM): ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━>
Purpose: PRIMARY TRADING RANGE - all targets calculated from this
🎯 TARGETS (10:00 AM onward): ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ (1x, 2x, 3x from 30min ORB)
Purpose: Profit-taking levels based on 30min range
```
**Why 3 ORBs Instead of 1?**
- **5min ORB**: Captures early institutional positioning (first 5 minutes)
- **15min ORB**: Confirms directional bias (more stable than 5min)
- **30min ORB**: Full market digestion of overnight news + opening orders
- **Confluence = Higher Win Rate**: When all 3 align, breakouts are extremely reliable
---
## 🎯 THE 5 HIGH-PROBABILITY SETUPS
### **SETUP #1: TRIPLE ORB BREAKOUT CONFLUENCE** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
```
CONDITIONS:
✅ 30min ORB complete (10:00 AM NY / 3:30 AM London)
✅ Price breaks ALL 3 ORBs simultaneously:
• 5min high/low (blue line)
• 15min high/low (cyan line)
• 30min high/low (purple line)
✅ VWAP confirms direction (below price = bullish, above = bearish)
✅ Volume spike on breakout candle
ENTRY: Close of breakout candle (must close beyond ALL 3 ORBs)
STOP: Inside 30min ORB at 30m low (long) or 30m high (short)
TARGET 1: First green/red dashed line (0.5x 30m range)
TARGET 2: Second target (1x 30m range)
TARGET 3: Third target (1.5x 30m range)
WIN RATE: 75-85% | R:R = 1:2.5 minimum
NOTES: When all 3 ORBs align, institutional order flow is unanimous
```
---
### **SETUP #2: 5MIN EARLY BREAKOUT → 30MIN CONFIRMATION** ⭐⭐⭐⭐
```
CONDITIONS:
✅ Price breaks 5min ORB first (blue line crossed)
✅ 15min ORB holds initially (cyan line not crossed yet)
✅ After 30min ORB completes, price breaks 30min boundary (purple)
✅ VWAP alignment confirms direction
✅ All 3 ORBs now broken in same direction
ENTRY: When 30min ORB breaks (purple line) + 5min/15min already broken
STOP: 30min ORB opposite boundary
TARGET 1-3: Standard targets from 30min ORB
WIN RATE: 70-80% | R:R = 1:2+
NOTES: 5min gave early warning, 30min confirms institutional commitment
```
---
### **SETUP #3: FALSE 5MIN BREAKOUT → 30MIN REVERSAL** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
```
CONDITIONS:
✅ Price breaks 5min ORB (blue line)
✅ Fails to break 15min or 30min ORBs (cyan/purple lines hold)
✅ Price reverses back inside 5min ORB
✅ Then breaks OPPOSITE side of 30min ORB (purple line)
✅ VWAP flips to confirm new direction
ENTRY: When 30min ORB breaks in OPPOSITE direction of failed 5min break
STOP: Failed 5min breakout high/low (now a liquidity grab zone)
TARGET 1-3: Standard targets
WIN RATE: 80-90% | R:R = 1:3+ (trapped traders forced to exit)
NOTES: Most profitable setup - 5min breakout was liquidity hunt
```
---
### **SETUP #4: TIGHT COMPRESSION → EXPLOSION** ⭐⭐⭐⭐
```
CONDITIONS:
✅ All 3 ORBs tightly overlapping (5m, 15m, 30m within 50 points on YM)
✅ Range < 0.3% of price (very tight consolidation)
✅ VWAP sitting in middle of compression
✅ 30min ORB complete, price still inside all 3
ENTRY: Simultaneous break of ALL 3 ORBs + VWAP cross
STOP: Middle of compression zone
TARGET: 2x-4x normal targets (volatility expansion)
WIN RATE: 65-75% | R:R = 1:5+ (explosive breakout)
NOTES: Low volatility → high volatility shift, institutions coiling spring
```
---
### **SETUP #5: VWAP BOUNCE WITHIN 30MIN ORB** ⭐⭐⭐⭐
```
CONDITIONS:
✅ Price stayed inside 30min ORB for 1+ hours post-formation
✅ VWAP acting as dynamic support (long) or resistance (short)
✅ Price bouncing between VWAP and 30min ORB boundaries
✅ Clear rejection candles at VWAP
ENTRY: When price bounces off VWAP toward 30min ORB boundary
• Long: VWAP bounce up toward 30m high (purple)
• Short: VWAP rejection down toward 30m low (purple)
STOP: Beyond VWAP by 20 points
TARGET: 30min ORB opposite boundary
WIN RATE: 70-80% | R:R = 1:1.5-2
NOTES: Range-bound play, NOT for breakout traders
```
---
## 🛡️ RISK MANAGEMENT RULES
### **Position Sizing by ORB Range**
```
30min ORB Range | Stop Distance | Risk $500 (1%) | YM Contracts
-----------------|------------------|-----------------|-------------
< 50 points | 50 pts | $500 ÷ $250 = | 2 contracts
50-100 points | 100 pts | $500 ÷ $500 = | 1 contract
100-150 points | 150 pts | $500 ÷ $750 = | 0.66 (use 1)
150-200 points | 200 pts | $500 ÷ $1000 = | 0.5 (use 1)
> 200 points | Don't trade | Too wide | Skip setup
Formula: Risk $ ÷ (Stop Distance × $5 per YM point) = Max Contracts
```
### **The 3-Strike Rule (MANDATORY)**
```
✅ Trade 1: Full position size (based on 30m ORB range)
❌ Stop hit → Trade 2: HALF position size
❌ Stop hit → Trade 3: QUARTER position size
❌ Stop hit → DONE FOR THE DAY (no exceptions)
```
### **Profit Taking Ladder**
```
TARGET 1 (0.5x 30m range): Take 50% off, move stop to breakeven
TARGET 2 (1.0x 30m range): Take 30% off, trail stop by 25 points
TARGET 3 (1.5x 30m range): Take 15% off, let 5% run with 50pt trail
```
---
## ⚠️ DO NOT TRADE IF...
```
🚫 30min ORB incomplete (< 10:00 AM NY / < 3:30 AM London)
🚫 30min ORB range < 40 points YM (too tight, likely chop)
🚫 30min ORB range > 250 points YM (too wide, unpredictable)
🚫 All 3 ORBs wildly divergent (5m=100pts, 15m=180pts, 30m=240pts)
🚫 Major news release within 30 minutes (wait for ORB to reform)
🚫 You've hit 3 losses in the session (3-strike rule)
🚫 You're tired, emotional, revenge trading, or distracted
🚫 Time > 12:00 PM ET (lunch, avoid until 1:00 PM)
🚫 Time > 3:00 PM ET unless Power Hour (3:00-4:00 PM) momentum
```
---
## 🔍 PRE-SESSION CHECKLIST
**15 Minutes Before London (2:45 AM ET) or NY (9:15 AM ET):**
```
□ Check economic calendar (FOMC? NFP? CPI? → extra caution)
□ Review previous session's ORB ranges (context for today's volatility)
□ Load SNIPER ORB on 1min or 5min chart
□ Select correct session: "London" or "New York"
□ Verify indicator settings:
• Number of Targets: 3
• Target % of 30min Range: 50%
• Show Anchored VWAP: ON
□ Set TradingView alerts:
• 30min ORB complete (10:00 AM or 3:30 AM)
• Price crossing 30min high/low
• VWAP crosses
□ Prepare bracket orders mentally (entry, stop, 3 targets)
□ Review yesterday's P&L and lessons learned
□ Set phone to "Do Not Disturb" mode
```
---
## 🎨 INDICATOR SETTINGS GUIDE
### **Color Customization (Optimized for Dark Charts)**
```
DEFAULT COLORS:
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
5min ORB: Bright Blue (#2196F3) - 3px wide
15min ORB: Cyan (#00BCD4) - 2px wide
30min ORB: Purple (#9C27B0) - 2px wide
Upside Targets: Green (#4CAF50) - 1px dashed
Downside Targets: Red (#F44336) - 1px dashed
VWAP: Gold (#FFC107) - 2px solid
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
WHY THESE COLORS?
• Blue family (5m/15m) = short-term, high-frequency
• Purple (30m) = primary, institutional level
• Green/Red = universal up/down
• Gold VWAP = fair value anchor (stands out)
```
### **Settings by Trading Style**
**SCALPER (5-15 min holds):**
```
Number of Targets: 5
Target % of 30min Range: 30-40%
Label Size: Tiny
Chart Timeframe: 1-minute
```
**DAY TRADER (30-90 min holds):**
```
Number of Targets: 3
Target % of 30min Range: 50%
Label Size: Small
Chart Timeframe: 5-minute
```
**SWING TRADER (2-4 hour holds):**
```
Number of Targets: 2-3
Target % of 30min Range: 75-100%
Label Size: Normal
Chart Timeframe: 15-minute
```
---
## 📈 TIMEFRAME SELECTION GUIDE
| Your Timeframe | What You See | Best For |
|---------------|--------------|----------|
| **1-minute** | Every tick, high noise | Scalping, precision entries |
| **5-minute** | Balanced clarity | Day trading (RECOMMENDED) |
| **15-minute** | Clean structure | Swing positions |
| **30-minute** | Too compressed | Not recommended (can't see ORB form) |
**💡 PRO TIP:**
- **Primary chart: 5-minute** (for entries and monitoring)
- **Secondary chart: 1-minute** (for precise timing)
- **Never go above 15-minute** (ORBs won't form properly)
---
## 🧠 READING THE 3-ORB STRUCTURE
### **Bullish Alignment Patterns**
```
PATTERN 1: "Staircase Expansion"
5min: ━━━━ (tight, 60 pts)
15min: ━━━━━━ (wider, 90 pts)
30min: ━━━━━━━━ (widest, 120 pts)
→ Bullish expansion, expect upside breakout
PATTERN 2: "Nested Compression"
5min: ━━ (30 pts)
15min: ━━━ (35 pts)
30min: ━━━━ (40 pts)
→ All tight, explosive breakout likely
PATTERN 3: "Early Commitment"
5min: ━━━━━━ (100 pts, already broken up)
15min: ━━━━━ (80 pts, holding)
30min: ━━━━━ (110 pts, about to break)
→ 5min led the way, 30min confirmation coming
```
### **Bearish Alignment Patterns**
```
PATTERN 1: "Waterfall Setup"
5min: ━━━━ (50 pts, broke down)
15min: ━━━━━ (70 pts, broke down)
30min: ━━━━━━ (90 pts, about to break)
→ Sequential breakdown, strong bearish momentum
PATTERN 2: "Failed Highs"
5min: ━━━━━━ (upper wick rejections)
15min: ━━━━━━ (couldn't break)
30min: ━━━━━━━ (topped out)
→ All 3 rejecting highs, bearish reversal likely
```
### **Neutral/Chop Patterns (AVOID TRADING)**
```
PATTERN 1: "Wide Divergence"
5min: ━━ (30 pts)
15min: ━━━━━━━ (120 pts)
30min: ━━━━━━━━━━━ (200 pts)
→ No consensus, unpredictable, skip
PATTERN 2: "Whipsaw City"
• Price breaking 5min up, then down, then up again
• 15min and 30min not aligned
• VWAP getting crossed every 5 minutes
→ Chop day, step aside, wait for clarity
```
---
## 📊 INTEGRATION WITH YM ULTIMATE SNIPER v8.1
**The 2-System Confluence Method:**
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ STEP 1: SNIPER ORB → Defines "Zones That Matter" │
│ • 30min ORB = primary institutional range │
│ • VWAP = fair value anchor │
│ • Targets = profit zones │
│ • 5min/15min = early warning signals │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
↓
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ STEP 2: YM ULTIMATE SNIPER → Triggers precise entry │
│ • Wait for GOD MODE signal AT 30min ORB boundary │
│ • 6-gate filter: Score ≥9, fat body ≥70%, delta ≥70% │
│ • Candle Dominance Index (CDI) ≥7 │
│ • Intrabar pressure consistent throughout formation │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
↓
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ STEP 3: EXECUTE TRADE │
│ • ORB breakout + GOD MODE = MAXIMUM PROBABILITY │
│ • Enter ONLY when BOTH systems align │
│ • This is TRUE "sniper" trading (2-5 trades/day max) │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
**Confluence Scoring for Combined System:**
```
SNIPER ORB Criteria:
□ 30min ORB complete (10:00 AM+) +2 points
□ All 3 ORBs broken in same direction +2 points
□ VWAP alignment (below=bull, above=bear) +1 point
□ Volume spike on breakout candle +1 point
□ Tight 3-ORB compression (<100pt divergence) +1 point
YM ULTIMATE SNIPER Criteria:
□ GOD MODE signal at ORB boundary +3 points
□ Score ≥9.0 (tier classification) +1 point
□ Candle Dominance Index (CDI) ≥8 +1 point
TOTAL POSSIBLE: 12 points
TRADE EXECUTION RULES:
• 10-12 points = MAX SIZE (this is the holy grail setup)
• 8-9 points = FULL SIZE (high probability)
• 6-7 points = HALF SIZE (moderate probability)
• <6 points = NO TRADE (wait for better alignment)
```
---
## 💡 COMMON MISTAKES & FIXES
```
❌ MISTAKE: Trading before 30min ORB completes
✅ FIX: Wait until 10:00 AM (NY) or 3:30 AM (London), NO EXCEPTIONS
❌ MISTAKE: Ignoring 5min and 15min ORBs (only watching 30min)
✅ FIX: Use all 3 for confluence - they're your early warning system
❌ MISTAKE: Chasing breakouts 100+ points beyond 30min ORB
✅ FIX: Wait for pullback to VWAP or 30min boundary for re-entry
❌ MISTAKE: Not adjusting target % for market conditions
✅ FIX: Volatile day (ORB >200pts)? Use 75-100% targets
Calm day (ORB <80pts)? Use 30-40% targets
❌ MISTAKE: Trading when all 3 ORBs are wildly different sizes
✅ FIX: Skip the day if 5m/15m/30m diverge by >100pts - no consensus
❌ MISTAKE: Forgetting VWAP position
✅ FIX: VWAP MUST confirm bias:
• Long: price > VWAP
• Short: price < VWAP
• If VWAP contradicts, skip the trade
❌ MISTAKE: Not respecting the 3-strike rule
✅ FIX: 3 losses = DONE for the session, no rationalization
❌ MISTAKE: Trading during lunch (12:00-1:00 PM ET)
✅ FIX: Volume dies, ORBs lose relevance, false signals increase
```
---
## 🔔 ALERT SETUP (ESSENTIAL)
**TradingView Alerts You MUST Set:**
```
ALERT 1: "30min ORB Complete"
• Type: Time-based
• Trigger: 10:00 AM ET (NY) or 3:30 AM ET (London)
• Message: "🎯 30min ORB complete - targets now active"
ALERT 2: "30min ORB High Breakout"
• Type: Crossing Up
• Value 1: Close
• Value 2: 30min ORB High (purple line)
• Message: "🚀 30m ORB HIGH broken - check for long setup"
ALERT 3: "30min ORB Low Breakdown"
• Type: Crossing Down
• Value 1: Close
• Value 2: 30min ORB Low (purple line)
• Message: "📉 30m ORB LOW broken - check for short setup"
ALERT 4: "VWAP Cross"
• Type: Crossing
• Value 1: Close
• Value 2: VWAP
• Message: "⚡ VWAP crossed - check institutional bias shift"
ALERT 5: "Target 1 Hit"
• Type: Crossing
• Value 1: High (for longs) or Low (for shorts)
• Value 2: First target line
• Message: "🎯 Target 1 hit - take 50% off, move stop to BE"
```
---
## 📱 MOBILE TRADING WORKFLOW
**TradingView Mobile App Setup:**
```
1. SAVE LAYOUT
• Chart: 5-minute timeframe
• SNIPER ORB indicator loaded
• YM Ultimate SNIPER v8.1 loaded (if using)
• Save as "SNIPER ORB - YM"
2. ENABLE NOTIFICATIONS
• Settings → Notifications → Push Alerts: ON
• All 5 alerts above configured
3. QUICK ACCESS
• Add YM futures to Watchlist: "MYM" or "YM1!"
• Pin SNIPER ORB layout to favorites
4. EXECUTION READY
• Broker app (TastyTrade, NinjaTrader, etc.) logged in
• Preset bracket orders:
- Entry: market order
- Stop: 30m ORB opposite boundary
- Targets: 3 levels (50%, 30%, 20% of position)
5. BATTERY & CONNECTIVITY
• Phone charged 100% before session
• Stable WiFi or LTE connection
• Backup power bank available
```
---
## 🎓 DAILY PERFORMANCE JOURNAL
**After Each Trading Session (MANDATORY):**
```
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
DATE: __________ SESSION: □ London □ New York
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ORB DATA:
• 5min ORB Range: ______ points
• 15min ORB Range: ______ points
• 30min ORB Range: ______ points
• Alignment: □ Tight □ Moderate □ Wide (skip if wide)
VWAP BEHAVIOR:
• Opening position: □ Above price □ Below price □ Mixed
• Did VWAP act as support/resistance? □ Yes □ No
TRADES TAKEN:
Total Setups Identified: _____
Trades Executed: _____
Win/Loss Record: _____ W / _____ L
Win Rate: _____%
Gross P&L: $_______
Net P&L (after commissions): $_______
BEST TRADE:
• Setup: ____________________ (which of the 5 setups?)
• Entry Price: ______ Exit Price: ______
• Profit: $_______
• What went RIGHT: _________________________________
_________________________________________________
WORST TRADE:
• Setup: ____________________
• Entry Price: ______ Exit Price: ______
• Loss: $_______
• What went WRONG: _________________________________
_________________________________________________
• Lesson Learned: ___________________________________
3-STRIKE RULE STATUS:
□ No losses (great day)
□ 1 loss (still in game)
□ 2 losses (caution, half size)
□ 3 losses (stopped for day, as required)
TOMORROW'S ADJUSTMENTS:
□ _________________________________________________
□ _________________________________________________
□ _________________________________________________
EMOTIONAL STATE TODAY:
□ Calm & focused (optimal)
□ Anxious/rushed (need to work on patience)
□ Overconfident (dial back position size)
□ Fearful (review winning trades to build confidence)
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```
---
## 🚀 YOUR FIRST LIVE TRADE WALKTHROUGH
**Step-by-Step for New York Session (Most Common):**
```
⏰ 9:15 AM ET - PREPARATION
□ Load SNIPER ORB on YM 5-minute chart
□ Select "New York" session in indicator settings
□ Verify VWAP is showing (gold line)
□ Check economic calendar (any big news at 9:30?)
□ Prepare mentally: "I will wait for 30min ORB to complete"
⏰ 9:30 AM ET - SESSION OPENS
□ Watch 3 ORBs begin forming:
• Blue lines (5min) will lock in at 9:35 AM
• Cyan lines (15min) will lock in at 9:45 AM
• Purple lines (30min) will lock in at 10:00 AM
□ Observe VWAP anchoring at 9:30 AM candle
□ DO NOT TRADE YET - just observe
⏰ 9:35 AM - 5MIN ORB COMPLETE
□ Note 5min high/low (blue lines locked)
□ Check info table: "5m Range = XX points"
□ If 5min ORB breaks early, note direction but DON'T ENTER
⏰ 9:45 AM - 15MIN ORB COMPLETE
□ Note 15min high/low (cyan lines locked)
□ Compare to 5min ORB: Aligned? Expanding?
□ Still waiting... patience pays
⏰ 10:00 AM - 30MIN ORB COMPLETE (TARGETS APPEAR!)
□ Purple lines locked (30m high/low)
□ Green/red dashed target lines appear automatically
□ Info table shows "Status: ✓ Complete"
□ NOW you can trade breakouts
⏰ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - TRADING WINDOW
□ Wait for price to break purple line (30m ORB high or low)
□ Confirm:
1. All 3 ORBs broken in same direction?
2. VWAP confirming (below=bullish, above=bearish)?
3. Volume spike visible?
4. YM SNIPER GOD MODE signal? (if using)
□ If all YES → ENTER TRADE:
• Market order at breakout close
• Stop at 30m ORB opposite boundary
• Targets at green/red dashed lines
⏰ TARGET MANAGEMENT
□ Price hits first target (1x) → Take 50% off, move stop to BE
□ Price hits second target (2x) → Take 30% off, trail stop
□ Price hits third target (3x) → Take 15% off, let 5% run
⏰ 12:00 PM - LUNCH (AVOID TRADING)
□ Volume dies down
□ ORBs become less relevant
□ Take a break, review morning trades
⏰ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - AFTERNOON SESSION
□ ORBs still valid but less reliable
□ Consider waiting for Power Hour (3:00-4:00 PM)
⏰ 5:00 PM - SESSION END
□ All ORB lines disappear automatically
□ VWAP disappears automatically
□ Chart cleans itself - ready for tomorrow
□ Fill out daily journal
```
---
## 🏆 WINNING MINDSET AFFIRMATIONS
Read these BEFORE each trading session:
```
"I trade ORBs, not chaos. Structure gives me edge."
"3 high-quality trades beat 20 mediocre ones."
"The 30min ORB is my anchor. I wait for it. Every. Single. Time."
"When all 3 ORBs align, institutions are unified. I follow."
"VWAP is my institutional compass. I respect its guidance."
"3 strikes and I'm out. Discipline > Ego."
"I am a SNIPER, not a machine gunner. Precision wins."
"My edge is patience. Let the ORBs complete."
"I don't predict. I react to proven structure."
"One perfect setup is worth waiting all morning."
```
---
## 📞 TROUBLESHOOTING
**"ORB lines not showing on chart!"**
→ Check timeframe: Must be 1min-30min (not daily/weekly)
→ Verify session time: Must be during London (3AM-9:30AM) or NY (9:30AM-5PM)
→ Check indicator status: Should say "⏳ Forming" or "✓ Complete" in table
**"Targets not appearing!"**
→ 30min ORB must be complete (10:00 AM NY / 3:30 AM London)
→ Check "Number of Targets" setting (must be ≥1)
→ Verify "Target % of 30min Range" is set (default 50%)
**"VWAP disappeared!"**
→ Normal behavior: VWAP auto-deletes at session end (5PM NY / 9:30AM London)
→ Toggle "Show Anchored VWAP" OFF then ON to reset
→ Check if you're viewing chart outside session hours
**"All 3 ORBs look the same!"**
→ This is actually GOOD - means tight alignment (high-probability setup)
→ If they're diverging wildly (>100pts difference), that's a skip signal
**"Info table blocking my view!"**
→ Info table is in top-right corner by default
→ Drag it to a different position (TradingView allows moving)
→ Or minimize it by clicking the small arrow
**"Colors are hard to see on my chart!"**
→ Go to indicator settings:
• "5min ORB", "15min ORB", "30min ORB" color pickers
• "Upside Targets", "Downside Targets" color pickers
• Recommended: Use contrasting colors vs your chart background
---
## 📚 ADVANCED INTEGRATION TECHNIQUES
### **Combining with Market Profile**
```
• Use Volume Profile to identify Value Area High (VAH) and Low (VAL)
• If 30min ORB aligns with VAH/VAL → extra confluence
• POC (Point of Control) acts similar to VWAP
```
### **Combining with Cumulative Delta**
```
• Check if delta is positive on 30min ORB high break (bullish confirmation)
• Negative delta on low break confirms bearish institutional flow
• Your YM SNIPER already tracks this - use together!
```
### **Combining with Options Flow**
```
• Large call buying near 30min ORB high? Institutions positioning for breakout
• Large put buying near 30min ORB low? Smart money hedging/shorting
• Tools: Unusual Whales, Cheddar Flow, OptionStrat
```
---
## 🎯 FINAL PRE-LIVE CHECKLIST
**DO NOT GO LIVE UNTIL ALL CHECKED:**
```
□ Practiced on TradingView Replay for 2+ weeks
□ Can identify all 5 setups by pattern recognition
□ Understand why targets come from 30min ORB only
□ Know difference between 5min/15min/30min roles
□ Risk management rules memorized (position sizing, 3-strike)
□ YM Ultimate SNIPER v8.1 loaded (optional but recommended)
□ All 5 TradingView alerts configured
□ Broker platform tested with demo account
□ Stop/target orders can be placed in <10 seconds
□ Daily journal template prepared
□ Emotional state: calm, patient, focused
□ Account size: Minimum $10,000 recommended
□ Understand auto-disappear behavior (ORBs delete at session end)
□ Know NOT to trade before 30min ORB complete
□ Comfortable with looking at chart and seeing 6+ lines (3 ORBs + targets)
IF ALL CHECKED → YOU'RE READY TO SNIPE! 🎯
IF ANY UNCHECKED → KEEP PRACTICING, DON'T RUSH
```
---
## 💎 THE CORE PRINCIPLE
```
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║ ║
║ "The ORB doesn't predict the market. ║
║ The ORB reveals where institutions are positioned. ║
║ ║
║ When you see all 3 ORBs align and break, ║
║ you're not guessing direction— ║
║ you're following the billion-dollar order flow." ║
║ ║
║ THAT'S YOUR EDGE. ║
║ ║
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```
**🎯 Good luck, stay patient, and happy sniping! 🎯**
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SNIPER ORB# 🎯 SNIPER ORB TRADING CHEAT SHEET
## Quick Reference Guide for Live Trading
---
## 📊 VISUAL IDENTIFICATION GUIDE
```
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YOUR CHART AT A GLANCE
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🔵 BRIGHT BLUE BOX (5min) → Fastest ORB, early warning signals
🔷 CYAN BOX (15min) → Mid-term institutional reference
🟣 PURPLE BOX (30min) → PRIMARY TRADING RANGE (your base)
🟢 GREEN DASHED LINES → Upside profit targets (long)
🔴 RED DASHED LINES → Downside profit targets (short)
🟡 GOLD LINE (VWAP) → Institutional fair value anchor
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
```
---
## ⏰ SESSION TIMING MATRIX
| Session | Start Time | ORB Complete | Breakout Window | End Time |
|---------|-----------|--------------|-----------------|----------|
| **London Open** | 3:00 AM ET | 3:30 AM ET | 3:30-5:00 AM | 9:30 AM ET |
| **New York Open** | 9:30 AM ET | 10:00 AM ET | 10:00-11:30 AM | 5:00 PM ET |
**💡 GOLDEN RULE**: Wait for 30min ORB to **complete** before taking breakout trades!
---
## 🎯 THE 5 HIGH-PROBABILITY SETUPS
### **SETUP #1: CLEAN BREAKOUT** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
```
CONDITIONS:
✅ 30min ORB complete (10:00 AM for NY / 3:30 AM for London)
✅ Price breaks ABOVE purple high (bullish) or BELOW purple low (bearish)
✅ VWAP confirms direction:
• Long: VWAP below price
• Short: VWAP above price
✅ Volume spike on breakout candle
ENTRY: Breakout candle close
STOP: Inside 30min ORB (opposite side)
TARGET 1: First green/red target (0.5x range)
TARGET 2: Second target (1x range)
TARGET 3: Third target (1.5x range)
WIN RATE: 65-75% | R:R = 1:2 minimum
```
---
### **SETUP #2: FALSE BREAKOUT REVERSAL** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
```
CONDITIONS:
✅ Price breaks purple high/low initially
✅ Fails to hold (wick reversal or immediate rejection)
✅ Re-enters 30min ORB zone
✅ VWAP acts as rejection point
✅ Breaks opposite side of 30min ORB
ENTRY: When price breaks opposite ORB boundary
STOP: Original false breakout high/low
TARGET 1: VWAP (quick scalp)
TARGET 2: First opposite target line
WIN RATE: 70-80% | R:R = 1:3+ (trapped traders exit)
NOTES: Most profitable setup - institutions hunting stops
```
---
### **SETUP #3: TRIPLE ORB COMPRESSION** ⭐⭐⭐⭐
```
CONDITIONS:
✅ All 3 ORBs tightly aligned (5min, 15min, 30min overlap)
✅ Range < 0.5% of price (very tight)
✅ VWAP sitting in middle of compression
✅ Multiple candles consolidating inside
ENTRY: Simultaneous break of ALL 3 ORBs
STOP: Middle of compression zone
TARGET: 2x-3x normal targets (explosive move)
WIN RATE: 60-70% | R:R = 1:4+ (volatility expansion)
NOTES: Low volume → high volume shift = institutional play
```
---
### **SETUP #4: VWAP RETEST CONTINUATION** ⭐⭐⭐⭐
```
CONDITIONS:
✅ 30min ORB already broken (trend established)
✅ Price pulls back to VWAP
✅ VWAP acts as dynamic support/resistance
✅ Rejection candle forms at VWAP
ENTRY: Candle closes back in trend direction from VWAP
STOP: 10-15 points beyond VWAP
TARGET: Next target line (1x, 1.5x, 2x)
WIN RATE: 70-75% | R:R = 1:2
NOTES: Safest continuation entry, institutions defending VWAP
```
---
### **SETUP #5: OPENING RANGE FADE** ⭐⭐⭐
```
CONDITIONS:
✅ Price stuck inside 30min ORB for 1+ hours post-formation
✅ Multiple failed attempts to break high or low
✅ VWAP in dead center (neutral)
✅ Decreasing volume
ENTRY: Sell at purple high, buy at purple low (range bound)
STOP: Outside ORB by 20 points
TARGET: Opposite ORB boundary + VWAP
WIN RATE: 55-65% | R:R = 1:1.5
NOTES: Use on slow/choppy days only, exit if breakout starts
```
---
## 🛡️ RISK MANAGEMENT RULES
### **Position Sizing Matrix**
```
Account Size: $50,000 example
Risk Per Trade: 1-2% max
ORB Range | Stop Distance | Position Size (1% risk) | YM Contracts
-------------|---------------|-------------------------|-------------
50 points | 50 points | $500 risk | 1 contract
100 points | 100 points | $500 risk | 1 contract
150 points | 150 points | $500 risk | 1 contract
200 points | 200 points | $500 risk | 1 contract
Formula: Risk $ ÷ (Stop Distance × $5 per point) = Contracts
```
### **The 3-Strike Rule**
```
✅ Strike 1: Full position size
❌ Stop hit → Strike 2: Half position size
❌ Stop hit → Strike 3: 1/4 position size
❌ Stop hit → DONE for the session
```
### **Profit Taking Strategy**
```
TARGET 1 (0.5x): Take 50% off, move stop to breakeven
TARGET 2 (1x): Take 30% off, trail stop 20 points
TARGET 3 (1.5x): Take 15% off, let 5% run to 2x-3x
```
---
## ⚠️ DO NOT TRADE IF...
```
🚫 30min ORB incomplete (wait until 10:00 AM NY / 3:30 AM London)
🚫 ORB range < 30 points YM (too tight, likely fake breakout)
🚫 ORB range > 300 points YM (too wide, unpredictable)
🚫 Major news release within 30 minutes
🚫 You've hit 3 losses in the session (walk away)
🚫 Price whipsawing violently (wait for structure)
🚫 You're tired, emotional, or distracted
```
---
## 🔍 PRE-MARKET CHECKLIST
**Every Morning Before Trading:**
```
□ Check economic calendar (avoid high-impact news)
□ Identify previous day's high/low (macro context)
□ Note overnight price action (gap up/down?)
□ Load SNIPER ORB on 1min or 5min chart
□ Select active session (London or New York)
□ Set TradingView alerts for ORB breakouts
□ Prepare stop/target orders in advance
□ Review yesterday's ORB ranges (context)
```
---
## 🎨 INDICATOR SETTINGS QUICK REFERENCE
### **Default Configuration (Recommended)**
```
Session: New York
Number of Targets: 3
Target % Increment: 50% (gives 0.5x, 1x, 1.5x)
Show VWAP: ON
VWAP Line Width: 2
ORB Line Width: 2
Target Line Width: 1
```
### **Aggressive Day Trading Setup**
```
Session: New York
Number of Targets: 5
Target % Increment: 30% (tighter targets)
Show VWAP: ON
```
### **Conservative Swing Setup**
```
Session: New York
Number of Targets: 2
Target % Increment: 75% (wider targets)
Show VWAP: ON
```
---
## 📈 OPTIMAL TIMEFRAME BY STYLE
| Trading Style | Recommended TF | Why? |
|--------------|----------------|------|
| **Scalper** | 1-minute | See every tick, 5-15 min holds |
| **Day Trader** | 5-minute | Balanced view, 30-90 min holds |
| **Swing Trader** | 15-minute | Less noise, 2-4 hour holds |
**💡 PRO TIP**: Use 5min chart for entries, but watch 1min for precise timing!
---
## 🧠 PATTERN RECOGNITION QUICK GUIDE
### **Bullish ORB Patterns**
```
1. "Staircase" → Price respects each target as new support
2. "Rocket Launch" → Clean break through all targets no pullback
3. "VWAP Bounce" → Pullback to VWAP, then continuation higher
4. "Triple Compression" → All ORBs converge then explosive breakout
```
### **Bearish ORB Patterns**
```
1. "Waterfall" → Price cascades through all downside targets
2. "Failed High" → Breaks top, immediately reverses to bottom
3. "VWAP Rejection" → Hits VWAP from above, hard rejection down
4. "Slow Bleed" → Gradual drift lower, respecting each target
```
### **Neutral/Chop Patterns**
```
1. "Ping Pong" → Price bouncing between ORB high/low repeatedly
2. "Flat VWAP" → VWAP horizontal, price hugging it (no trade)
3. "Wide Range" → ORB > 300 points, too much uncertainty
4. "Gap Confusion" → Opens far outside all ORBs, wait for reset
```
---
## 📊 CONFLUENCE SCORING SYSTEM
**Rate Each Trade 1-10 Before Entry:**
```
Breakout confirmed (30min ORB): +2 points
VWAP alignment: +2 points
Volume spike on breakout: +1 point
All 3 ORBs align: +1 point
Clean candle close beyond ORB: +1 point
Your YM SNIPER GOD MODE signal: +2 points
Time: 10:00-11:30 AM ET window: +1 point
SCORING:
9-10 points = SNIPER SETUP (maximum size)
7-8 points = GOOD TRADE (standard size)
5-6 points = MARGINAL (half size or skip)
< 5 points = NO TRADE (wait for better)
```
---
## 🎯 INTEGRATION WITH YM ULTIMATE SNIPER v8.1
**The Perfect Confluence:**
```
STEP 1: SNIPER ORB identifies the STRUCTURE
→ 30min ORB defines "Zones That Matter"
→ VWAP shows institutional bias
→ Targets define profit zones
STEP 2: YM ULTIMATE SNIPER triggers the ENTRY
→ Wait for GOD MODE signal at ORB boundary
→ 6-gate system confirms institutional pressure
→ Score ≥9.0, fat body ≥70%, delta dominance ≥70%
STEP 3: Execute with PRECISION
→ ORB break + GOD MODE = highest probability
→ Enter only when BOTH systems align
→ This is TRUE "sniper" trading
```
---
## 💡 COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID
```
❌ Entering BEFORE 30min ORB completes
✅ Wait until 10:00 AM (NY) or 3:30 AM (London)
❌ Ignoring VWAP position
✅ Always check: is VWAP confirming your directional bias?
❌ Chasing breakouts after 50+ point move
✅ Wait for pullback to VWAP or first target
❌ Trading during lunch (12-1 PM ET)
✅ Volume dies, false signals increase
❌ Using same target % in all conditions
✅ Adjust: 30-40% in chop, 50-75% in trends
❌ Forgetting to move stop to breakeven at Target 1
✅ NEVER give back a winning trade
❌ Overtrading on slow days
✅ Some days only have 1-2 clean setups, that's okay!
❌ Not respecting the 3-strike rule
✅ 3 losses = done, come back tomorrow
```
---
## 📱 MOBILE TRADING SETUP
**TradingView Mobile App:**
```
1. Save SNIPER ORB as "Default Layout"
2. Enable push notifications for alerts
3. Set bracket orders (stop + targets) in advance
4. Keep phone charged during trading hours
5. Have broker app ready for quick execution
```
---
## 🔔 ALERT CONFIGURATION
**Essential Alerts to Set:**
```
1. "30min ORB Complete"
→ Time-based: 10:00 AM ET (NY) / 3:30 AM ET (London)
2. "ORB Breakout Up"
→ Built-in: Price > 30min ORB high
3. "ORB Breakout Down"
→ Built-in: Price < 30min ORB low
4. "VWAP Touch"
→ Custom: Price crosses VWAP line
5. "Target 1 Hit"
→ Price level: First green/red target line
```
---
## 🎓 DAILY REVIEW TEMPLATE
**After Each Trading Session:**
```
Date: __________ Session: London / New York
Total Setups Identified: ____
Trades Taken: ____
Win Rate: ____%
P&L: $______
Best Trade:
- Setup type: _________________
- Entry: ______ Exit: ______
- What went right: _________________
Worst Trade:
- Setup type: _________________
- Entry: ______ Exit: ______
- What went wrong: _________________
Tomorrow's Adjustments:
□ _________________________________
□ _________________________________
□ _________________________________
```
---
## 🚀 QUICK START: YOUR FIRST TRADE
**5-Minute Walkthrough:**
```
1. ADD TO CHART (9:25 AM ET)
→ Load SNIPER ORB indicator
→ Select "New York" session
→ Set targets: 3 levels, 50%
2. WAIT (9:30-10:00 AM)
→ Watch 30min ORB form (purple box)
→ Note VWAP position
→ Identify if price trending or ranging
3. PREPARE (10:00 AM)
→ 30min ORB complete!
→ Measure range (info table shows points)
→ Set alerts for breakout
4. EXECUTE (10:00-11:30 AM)
→ Breakout signal fires
→ Check VWAP alignment
→ Check YM SNIPER confluence
→ Enter trade if 7+ confluence points
5. MANAGE
→ Target 1: Take 50%, move stop to BE
→ Target 2: Take 30%, trail stop
→ Target 3: Let remainder run
6. REPEAT
→ Maximum 3 trades per session
→ Stop after 3 losses
```
---
## 🏆 WINNING TRADER MINDSET
```
"I don't need to trade every ORB breakout.
I only need the HIGH-PROBABILITY setups.
3-5 trades per day is enough.
90%+ win rate on those 3-5 trades = success.
Patience + Precision = Profitability"
```
---
## 📞 TROUBLESHOOTING
**Indicator Not Showing?**
- Check max_boxes/max_lines limits in code
- Verify you're on 1min-30min timeframe
- Ensure TradingView session is 9:30-17:00 ET
**ORBs Look Wrong?**
- Verify timezone: should be "America/New_York"
- Check if market has DST adjustment today
- Confirm broker chart time matches indicator
**VWAP Disappeared?**
- Toggle "Show Anchored VWAP" in settings
- Check if session ended (auto-disappears at 5 PM)
- Verify you're not in pre-market hours
**Targets Too Close/Far?**
- Adjust "Target % Increment" setting
- 30% = tighter, 75% = wider
- Default 50% works for most conditions
---
## 🎯 FINAL CHECKLIST BEFORE GOING LIVE
```
□ Backtested on replay mode for 2+ weeks
□ Understand all 5 setup types
□ Risk management rules memorized
□ YM Ultimate SNIPER v8.1 loaded on same chart
□ TradingView alerts configured
□ Stop/target calculator ready
□ Trading journal template prepared
□ Emotional state: calm and focused
□ Sufficient account size (minimum $10k recommended)
□ Broker platform tested and ready
IF ALL CHECKED → YOU'RE READY TO SNIPE! 🎯
```
---
## 📚 ADVANCED RESOURCES
**Combine SNIPER ORB with:**
- Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) for confirmation
- Footprint charts for order flow at ORB boundaries
- Market profile for volume-at-price context
- Options flow for institutional positioning
- Economic calendar for high-volatility avoidance
**Study Material:**
- Mark Fisher "The Logical Trader" (ORB bible)
- SMB Capital YouTube (institutional ORB strategies)
- Your own YM Ultimate SNIPER documentation
- Price action at previous session ORBs (historical analysis)
---
**💎 REMEMBER: Quality over quantity. Sniper precision over shotgun spray.**
**🎯 Good luck, and happy sniping! 🎯**
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Normalizes MACD to 0-100 range using 500-bar lookback
Combines weighted components: (MACD × 0.05) + (RSI × 0.60) + (Deviation × 0.35)
Applies 5-period EMA smoothing for cleaner signals
Color-Coded Risk Zones:
Green (0-30): Extreme buying opportunity - Alt heavily oversold vs BTC
Lime/Yellow (30-70): Accumulation range - favorable risk/reward
Orange (70-85): Caution zone - consider taking initial profits
Red/Maroon (85-100+): Euphoria zone - aggressive profit-taking
Entry Logic:
Buys execute every candle when risk is below threshold
As risk decreases, position sizing automatically scales up
Example: If risk drops from 60→25, you'll be buying at L1 rate until it hits 50, then L2 rate, then L3 rate
Exit Logic:
Sells only trigger when in profit AND risk exceeds thresholds
Sequential execution ensures partial profit-taking
If new buy signal occurs before all sells complete, sell levels reset to L1
Configuration Guide
Choosing Your Altcoin:
Select crypto from dropdown (or use CUSTOM for unlisted coins)
Pick your exchange
Choose quote currency (USD, USDT, BUSD)
Risk Metric Tuning:
Long Term MA (default 150): Higher = more extreme signals, Lower = more frequent
RSI Length (default 10): Lower = more volatile, Higher = smoother
Smoothing (default 5): Increase for less noise, decrease for faster reaction
Buy Settings (Aggressive DCA Example):
L1 Threshold: 70 | Amount: $5
L2 Threshold: 50 | Amount: $6
L3 Threshold: 30 | Amount: $7
Total L3 buy = $18 per candle when deeply oversold
Sell Settings (Balanced Exit Example):
L1: 70 threshold, 25% position
L2: 85 threshold, 35% position
L3: 100 threshold, 40% position (final exit)
3Commas Setup
Bot Configuration:
Create Custom Signal Bot in 3Commas
Set trading pair to your altcoin/USD (e.g., ETH/USD, SOL/USDT)
Order size: Select "Send in webhook, quote" to use strategy's dollar amounts
Copy Bot UUID and Secret Token
Script Configuration:
Paste credentials into 3Commas section inputs
Check "Enable 3Commas Alerts"
Save and apply to chart
TradingView Alert:
Create Alert → Condition: "alert() function calls only"
Webhook URL: api.3commas.io
Enable "Webhook URL" checkbox
Expiration: Open-ended
Strategy Advantages
✅ Outperform Bitcoin: Designed specifically to beat BTC by timing alt rotations
✅ Capture Alt Seasons: Automatically accumulates when alts lag, sells when they pump
✅ Risk-Adjusted Sizing: Buys more when cheaper (better risk/reward)
✅ Emotional Discipline: Systematic approach removes fear and FOMO
✅ Multi-Asset: Run same strategy across multiple altcoins simultaneously
✅ Proven Indicators: Combines RSI, MACD, and MA deviation - battle-tested tools
Backtesting Insights
Optimal Timeframes:
Daily chart: Best for backtesting and signal generation
Weekly data is fetched internally regardless of display timeframe
Historical Performance Characteristics:
Accumulates heavily during bear markets and BTC dominance periods
Captures explosive altcoin rallies when BTC stagnates
Sequential selling preserves capital during extended downtrends
Works best on established altcoins with multi-year history
Risk Considerations:
Requires capital reserves for extended accumulation periods
Some altcoins may never recover if fundamentals deteriorate
Past correlation patterns may not predict future performance
Always size positions according to personal risk tolerance
Visual Interface
Indicator Panel Displays:
Dynamic color line: Green→Lime→Yellow→Orange→Red as risk increases
Horizontal threshold lines: Dashed lines mark your buy/sell levels
Entry/Exit labels: Green labels for buys, Orange/Red/Maroon for sells
Real-time risk value: Numerical display on price scale
Customization:
All threshold lines are adjustable via inputs
Color scheme clearly differentiates buy zones (green spectrum) from sell zones (red spectrum)
Line weights emphasize most extreme thresholds (L3 buy and L3 sell)
Strategy Philosophy
This strategy is built on the principle that altcoins move in cycles relative to Bitcoin. During Bitcoin rallies, alts often bleed against BTC (high sell, accumulate). When Bitcoin consolidates, alts pump (take profits). By measuring risk on the Alt/BTC chart instead of USD price, we time these rotations with precision.
The 3-tier system ensures you're always averaging in at better prices and scaling out at better prices, maximizing your Bitcoin-denominated returns.
Advanced Tips
Multi-Bot Strategy:
Run this on 5-10 different altcoins simultaneously to:
Diversify correlation risk
Capture whichever alt is pumping
Smooth equity curve through rotation
Pairing with BTC Strategy:
Use alongside the BTC DCA Risk Strategy for complete portfolio coverage:
BTC strategy for core holdings
ALT strategies for alpha generation
Rebalance between them based on BTC dominance
Threshold Calibration:
Check 2-3 years of historical data for your chosen alt
Note where risk metric sat during major bottoms (set buy thresholds)
Note where it peaked during euphoria (set sell thresholds)
Adjust for your risk tolerance and holding period
Credits
Strategy Development & 3Commas Integration: Claude AI (Anthropic)
Technical Analysis Framework: RSI, MACD, Moving Average theory
Implementation: pommesUNDwurst
Disclaimer
This strategy is for educational purposes only. Cryptocurrency trading involves substantial risk of loss. Altcoins are especially volatile and many fail completely. The strategy assumes liquid markets and reliable Alt/BTC price data. Always do your own research, understand the fundamentals of any asset you trade, and never risk more than you can afford to lose. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The authors are not financial advisors and assume no liability for trading decisions.
Additional Warning: Using leverage or trading illiquid altcoins amplifies risk significantly. This strategy is designed for spot trading of established cryptocurrencies with deep liquidity.
Tags: Altcoin, Alt/BTC, DCA, Risk Metric, Dollar Cost Averaging, 3Commas, ETH, SOL, Crypto Rotation, Bitcoin Correlation, Automated Trading, Alt Season
Feel free to modify any sections to better match your style or add specific backtesting results you've observed! 🚀Claude is AI and can make mistakes. Please double-check responses. Sonnet 4.5
3D Globe - World Stock MarketsA real-time 3D rotating globe visualization showing 19 major stock exchanges worldwide with their current trading status.
█ OVERVIEW
This indicator displays an interactive 3D Earth globe that rotates in sync with the sun (sun-synchronous rotation), providing an intuitive view of which markets are currently in daylight/trading hours. Each stock exchange is plotted at its geographic location with color-coded status indicators.
█ FEATURES
- 3D Globe Rendering
- Spherical projection with proper visibility culling (hidden side not drawn)
- 27 country/region polygons derived from Natural Earth 110m data
- Optional latitude/longitude grid (meridians every 20°, parallels every 20°)
- Sun-synchronous auto-rotation: the globe rotates 15° per hour to follow real-world daylight
- 19 Stock Exchanges Tracked
NYSE, NASDAQ, TSX (Toronto), BMV (Mexico), B3 (São Paulo), LSE (London), EURONEXT (Paris), XETRA (Frankfurt), SIX (Zurich), MOEX (Moscow), TADAWUL (Riyadh), JSE (Johannesburg), NSE (Mumbai), SSE (Shanghai), HKEX (Hong Kong), TSE (Tokyo), KRX (Seoul), SGX (Singapore), ASX (Sydney)
- Real-Time Market Table (10 columns)
- Status indicator (● open / ○ closed)
- Exchange name and country with flag
- Local time with seconds (HH:MM:SS)
- Opening time
- Time to open (for closed markets)
- Time since open (for open markets)
- Time to close (for open markets)
- Index name (S&P500, FTSE, DAX, CAC40, N225, HSI, etc.)
- Daily % change with color coding
█ HOW IT WORKS
The globe uses standard 3D mathematics:
1. Geographic coordinates (lat/lon) are converted to 3D Cartesian points on a unit sphere
2. Rotation matrices are applied for X-axis tilt and Y-axis rotation (sun position)
3. Points are projected onto 2D screen space
4. Visibility culling hides points on the far side of the globe (z < 0)
Performance optimization: The globe redraws only when the minute changes, while the market table updates every tick for accurate second-by-second timing.
█ SETTINGS
Globe Group:
- Globe Size: Adjustable radius (15-60)
- Show Grid: Toggle latitude/longitude lines
- Fill Continents: Toggle solid land fill vs outline only
Style Group:
- Background, Ocean, Land, Land Border, Grid colors
- Open/Closed market indicator colors
- Globe border color
Table Group:
- Position: Left or Right side
- Show/Hide market table
█ DATA SOURCES
- Geographic data: Simplified polygons derived from Natural Earth (public domain)
- Market hours: Standard trading sessions (does not account for holidays)
- Index data: Real-time from TradingView (TVC, MOEX, TADAWUL, NSE, SSE, ASX providers)
█ LIMITATIONS
- Market hours are based on regular sessions only (no pre/post market, no holiday calendar)
- UTC offsets are fixed (no automatic DST adjustment)
- Some index symbols may not be available in all regions
█ USE CASES
- Quick visual overview of global market activity
- Identifying trading opportunities across time zones
- Understanding market session overlaps
- Educational tool for learning about world markets
Open-source under Mozilla Public License 2.0.
猛の掟・初動完成版//@version=5
indicator("猛の掟・初動スクリーナー_完成版", overlay=true)
// =============================
// 入力パラメータ
// =============================
emaLenShort = input.int(5, "短期EMA", minval=1)
emaLenMid = input.int(13, "中期EMA", minval=1)
emaLenLong = input.int(26, "長期EMA", minval=1)
macdFastLen = input.int(12, "MACD Fast", minval=1)
macdSlowLen = input.int(26, "MACD Slow", minval=1)
macdSignalLen = input.int(9, "MACD Signal", minval=1)
macdZeroTh = input.float(0.2, "MACDゼロライン近辺とみなす許容値", step=0.05)
volMaLen = input.int(5, "出来高平均日数", minval=1)
volMinRatio = input.float(1.3, "出来高倍率(初動判定しきい値)", step=0.1)
volStrongRatio = input.float(1.5, "出来高倍率(本物/三点シグナル用)", step=0.1)
highLookback = input.int(60, "直近高値の参照本数", minval=10)
pullbackMin = input.float(5.0, "押し目最小 ", step=0.5)
pullbackMax = input.float(15.0, "押し目最大 ", step=0.5)
breakLookback = input.int(15, "レジブレ後とみなす本数", minval=1)
wickBodyMult = input.float(2.0, "ピンバー:下ヒゲが実体の何倍以上か", step=0.5)
// ★ シグナル表示 ON/OFF
showMou = input.bool(true, "猛シグナルを表示")
showKaku = input.bool(true, "確シグナルを表示")
// =============================
// 基本指標計算
// =============================
emaShort = ta.ema(close, emaLenShort)
emaMid = ta.ema(close, emaLenMid)
emaLong = ta.ema(close, emaLenLong)
= ta.macd(close, macdFastLen, macdSlowLen, macdSignalLen)
volMa = ta.sma(volume, volMaLen)
volRatio = volMa > 0 ? volume / volMa : 0.0
recentHigh = ta.highest(high, highLookback)
prevHigh = ta.highest(high , highLookback)
pullbackPct = recentHigh > 0 ? (recentHigh - close) / recentHigh * 100.0 : 0.0
// ローソク足
body = math.abs(close - open)
upperWick = high - math.max(open, close)
lowerWick = math.min(open, close) - low
// =============================
// A：トレンド条件
// =============================
emaUp = emaShort > emaShort and emaMid > emaMid and emaLong > emaLong
goldenOrder = emaShort > emaMid and emaMid > emaLong
aboveEma2 = close > emaLong and close > emaLong
trendOK = emaUp and goldenOrder and aboveEma2
// =============================
// B：MACD条件
// =============================
macdGC = ta.crossover(macdLine, macdSignal)
macdNearZero = math.abs(macdLine) <= macdZeroTh
macdUp = macdLine > macdLine
macdOK = macdGC and macdNearZero and macdUp
// =============================
// C：出来高条件
// =============================
volInitOK = volRatio >= volMinRatio // 8条件用
volStrongOK = volRatio >= volStrongRatio // 三点シグナル用
volumeOK = volInitOK
// =============================
// D：ローソク足パターン
// =============================
isBullPinbar = lowerWick > wickBodyMult * body and lowerWick > upperWick and close >= open
isBullEngulf = close > open and open < close and close > open
isBigBullCross = close > emaShort and close > emaMid and open < emaShort and open < emaMid and close > open
candleOK = isBullPinbar or isBullEngulf or isBigBullCross
// =============================
// E：価格帯（押し目＆レジブレ）
// =============================
pullbackOK = pullbackPct >= pullbackMin and pullbackPct <= pullbackMax
isBreakout = close > prevHigh and close <= prevHigh
barsSinceBreak = ta.barssince(isBreakout)
afterBreakZone = barsSinceBreak >= 0 and barsSinceBreak <= breakLookback
afterBreakPullbackOK = afterBreakZone and pullbackOK and close > emaShort
priceOK = pullbackOK and afterBreakPullbackOK
// =============================
// 8条件の統合
// =============================
allRulesOK = trendOK and macdOK and volumeOK and candleOK and priceOK
// =============================
// 最終三点シグナル
// =============================
longLowerWick = lowerWick > wickBodyMult * body and lowerWick > upperWick
macdGCAboveZero = ta.crossover(macdLine, macdSignal) and macdLine > 0
volumeSpike = volStrongOK
finalThreeSignal = longLowerWick and macdGCAboveZero and volumeSpike
buyConfirmed = allRulesOK and finalThreeSignal
// =============================
// 描画
// =============================
plot(emaShort, color=color.new(color.yellow, 0), title="EMA 短期(5)")
plot(emaMid, color=color.new(color.orange, 0), title="EMA 中期(13)")
plot(emaLong, color=color.new(color.blue, 0), title="EMA 長期(26)")
// シグナル表示（ON/OFF付き）
plotshape(showMou and allRulesOK, title="猛の掟 8条件クリア候補", location=location.belowbar, color=color.new(color.lime, 0), text="猛")
plotshape(showKaku and buyConfirmed, title="猛の掟 最終三点シグナル確定", location=location.belowbar, color=color.new(color.yellow, 0), text="確")
// =============================
// アラート条件
// =============================
alertcondition(allRulesOK, title="猛の掟 8条件クリア候補", message="猛の掟 8条件クリア候補シグナル発生")
alertcondition(buyConfirmed, title="猛の掟 最終三点シグナル確定", message="猛の掟 最終三点シグナル＝買い確定")
GOLDEN RSI （70-50-30）The fluctuation range has been expanded. Theoriginal author only set it between 40 and 60, but arange of 30 to 70 would be more reasonableAdditionally, a 50 median line has been added withinthe fluctuation range
Bitcoin Multibook v1.0 [Apollo Algo]Bitcoin Multibook v1.0 by Apollo Algo is an advanced market depth and order flow visualization tool that brings professional-grade multi-exchange order book analysis to TradingView. Inspired by Bookmap's multibook functionality and built upon LucF's original single "Tape" indicator concept, this tool aggregates real-time trading data from multiple Bitcoin exchanges into a unified tape display.
Credits & Attribution
This indicator is an evolution of the original "Tape" indicator created by LucF (TradingView: @LucF). The multibook enhancement and Bitcoin-specific optimizations were developed by Apollo Algo to provide traders with institutional-grade market microstructure visibility across major Bitcoin trading venues.
Purpose & Philosophy
Bitcoin leads the entire cryptocurrency market. By monitoring order flow across the primary Bitcoin exchanges simultaneously, traders gain crucial insights into:
Cross-exchange arbitrage opportunities
Institutional order flow patterns
Market maker positioning
True market sentiment beyond single-exchange data
Key Features
📊 Multi-Exchange Data Aggregation
Real-time tape from 3 major exchanges:
Binance (BTCUSDT)
Coinbase (BTCUSD)
Kraken (BTCUSD)
Customizable source inputs for any trading pair
Synchronized price and volume tracking
Exchange name identification in tape display
📈 Advanced Tape Display
Dynamic tape visualization with configurable line quantity (0-50 lines)
Directional flow indicators (＋/－ symbols for price changes)
Exchange identification for each trade
Volume precision control (0-16 decimal places)
Flexible positioning (9 screen positions available)
Real-time only operation for accurate order flow
🎯 Volume Delta Analysis
Real-time cumulative volume delta calculation
Divergence detection (price vs. volume direction)
Colored visual feedback for market sentiment
Total session delta displayed in footer
Cross-exchange delta aggregation
🚨 Smart Alert System
Marker 1: Volume Delta Bumps (⬆⬇)
Triggers on consecutive volume delta increases
Identifies momentum acceleration points
Filters out divergent movements
Marker 2: Volume Delta Thresholds (⇑⇓)
Fires when delta exceeds user-defined thresholds
Catches significant order imbalances
Excludes divergence conditions
Marker 3: Large Volume Detection (⤊⤋)
Highlights unusually large individual trades
Spots potential institutional activity
Direction-specific triggers
Configure Data Sources
Adjust exchange pairs if needed (e.g., for altcoin analysis)
Leave blank to disable specific exchanges
Use format: EXCHANGE:SYMBOL
Customize Display
Set tape line quantity based on screen size
Position the table for optimal visibility
Choose color scheme (text or background)
Adjust text size for readability
Configure Alerts
Enable desired markers (1, 2, or 3)
Set volume thresholds appropriate for your timeframe
Choose direction (Longs, Shorts, or Both)
Create TradingView alerts on marker signals
Trading Applications
Scalping (1-5 min)
Monitor tape speed for momentum shifts
Watch for cross-exchange divergences
Track large volume clusters
Use Marker 1 for quick momentum trades
Day Trading (5-60 min)
Identify accumulation/distribution phases
Spot institutional positioning
Confirm breakout validity with volume delta
Use Marker 2 for significant imbalances
Swing Trading (1H+)
Analyze volume delta trends
Detect smart money rotation
Time entries with order flow confirmation
Use Marker 3 for institutional footprints
Advanced Techniques
Cross-Exchange Arbitrage Detection
When price disparities appear between exchanges:
Immediate Opportunity: Price differences > 0.1%
Bot Activity: Rapid convergence patterns
Liquidity Vacuum: One exchange leading others
Divergence Trading Strategies
Volume delta diverging from price direction:
Absorption: Strong hands entering (price down, delta up)
Distribution: Smart money exiting (price up, delta down)
Reversal Setup: Sustained divergence over multiple bars
Institutional Footprint Recognition
Large volume characteristics:
Simultaneous Spikes: Same timestamp across exchanges
TWAP Patterns: Consistent volume over time
Iceberg Orders: Repeated same-size trades
Pine Script v6 Enhancements
Type Safety Improvements
Strict boolean type handling
Explicit type declarations
Enhanced error checking
Performance Optimizations
Improved request.security() function
Better memory management with arrays
Optimized table rendering
Modern Syntax Updates
indicator() instead of study()
Namespaced math functions (math.round())
Typed input functions (input.int(), input.float())
Performance Considerations
System Requirements
Real-time Data: Essential for tape operation
Multiple Security Calls: May impact performance
Array Operations: Memory intensive with high line counts
Table Rendering: CPU usage increases with tape size
Optimization Tips
Reduce tape lines for better performance
Increase volume filter to reduce noise
Disable unused markers
Use text-only coloring for faster rendering
Absorption RatioThe Hidden Connections Between Markets
Financial markets are not isolated islands. When panic spreads, seemingly unrelated assets suddenly begin moving in lockstep. Stocks, bonds, commodities, and currencies that normally provide diversification benefits start falling together. This phenomenon, where correlations spike during crises, has devastated portfolios throughout history. The Absorption Ratio provides a quantitative measure of this hidden fragility.
The concept emerged from research at State Street Associates, where Mark Kritzman, Yuanzhen Li, Sebastien Page, and Roberto Rigobon developed a novel application of principal component analysis to measure systemic risk. Their 2011 paper in the Journal of Portfolio Management demonstrated that when markets become tightly coupled, the variance explained by the first few principal components increases dramatically. This concentration of variance signals elevated systemic risk.
What the Absorption Ratio Measures
Principal component analysis, or PCA, is a statistical technique that identifies the underlying factors driving a set of variables. When applied to asset returns, the first principal component typically captures broad market movements. The second might capture sector rotations or risk-on/risk-off dynamics. Additional components capture increasingly idiosyncratic patterns.
The Absorption Ratio measures the fraction of total variance absorbed or explained by a fixed number of principal components. In the original research, Kritzman and colleagues used the first fifth of the eigenvectors. When this fraction is high, it means a small number of factors are driving most of the market movements. Assets are moving together, and diversification provides less protection than usual.
Consider an analogy: imagine a room full of people having independent conversations. Each person speaks at different times about different topics. The total "variance" of sound in the room comes from many independent sources. Now imagine a fire alarm goes off. Suddenly everyone is talking about the same thing, moving in the same direction. The variance is now dominated by a single factor. The Absorption Ratio captures this transition from diverse, independent behavior to unified, correlated movement.
The Implementation Approach
TradingView does not support matrix algebra required for true principal component analysis. This implementation uses a closely related proxy: the average absolute correlation across a universe of major asset classes. This approach captures the same underlying phenomenon because when assets are highly correlated, the first principal component explains more variance by mathematical necessity.
The asset universe includes eight ETFs representing major investable categories: SPY and QQQ for large cap US equities, IWM for small caps, EFA for developed international markets, EEM for emerging markets, TLT for long-term treasuries, GLD for gold, and USO for oil. This selection provides exposure to equities across geographies and market caps, plus traditional diversifying assets.
From eight assets, there are twenty-eight unique pairwise correlations. The indicator calculates each using a rolling window, takes the absolute value to measure coupling strength regardless of direction, and averages across all pairs. This average correlation is then transformed to match the typical range of published Absorption Ratio values.
The transformation maps zero average correlation to an AR of 0.50 and perfect correlation to an AR of 1.00. This scaling aligns with empirical observations that the AR typically fluctuates between 0.60 and 0.95 in practice.
Interpreting the Regimes
The indicator classifies systemic risk into four regimes based on AR levels.
The Extreme regime occurs when the AR exceeds 0.90. At this level, nearly all asset classes are moving together. Diversification has largely failed. Historically, this regime has coincided with major market dislocations: the 2008 financial crisis, the 2020 COVID crash, and significant correction periods. Portfolios constructed under normal correlation assumptions will experience larger drawdowns than expected.
The High regime, between 0.80 and 0.90, indicates elevated systemic risk. Correlations across asset classes are above normal. This often occurs during the build-up to stress events or during volatile periods where fear is spreading but has not reached panic levels. Risk management should be more conservative.
The Normal regime covers AR values between 0.60 and 0.80. This represents typical market conditions where some correlation exists between assets but diversification still provides meaningful benefits. Standard portfolio construction assumptions are reasonable.
The Low regime, below 0.60, indicates that assets are behaving relatively independently. Diversification is working well. Idiosyncratic factors dominate returns rather than systematic risk. This environment is favorable for active management and security selection strategies.
The Relationship to Portfolio Construction
The implications for portfolio management are significant. Modern portfolio theory assumes correlations are stable and uses historical estimates to construct efficient portfolios. The Absorption Ratio reveals that this assumption is violated precisely when it matters most.
When AR is elevated, the effective number of independent bets in a diversified portfolio shrinks. A portfolio holding stocks, bonds, commodities, and real estate might behave as if it holds only one or two positions during high AR periods. Position sizing based on normal correlation estimates will underestimate portfolio risk.
Conversely, when AR is low, true diversification opportunities expand. The same nominal portfolio provides more independent return streams. Risk can be deployed more aggressively while maintaining the same effective exposure.
Component Analysis
The indicator separately tracks equity correlations and cross-asset correlations. These components tell different stories about market structure.
Equity correlations measure coupling within the stock market. High equity correlation indicates broad risk-on or risk-off behavior where all stocks move together. This is common during both rallies and selloffs driven by macroeconomic factors. Stock pickers face headwinds when equity correlations are elevated because individual company fundamentals matter less than market beta.
Cross-asset correlations measure coupling between different asset classes. When stocks, bonds, and commodities start moving together, traditional hedges fail. The classic 60/40 stock/bond portfolio, for example, assumes negative or low correlation between equities and treasuries. When cross-asset correlation spikes, this assumption breaks down.
During the 2022 market environment, for instance, both stocks and bonds fell significantly as inflation and rate hikes affected all assets simultaneously. High cross-asset correlation warned that the usual defensive allocations would not provide their expected protection.
Mean Reversion Characteristics
Like most risk metrics, the Absorption Ratio tends to mean-revert over time. Extremely high AR readings eventually normalize as panic subsides and assets return to more independent behavior. Extremely low readings tend to rise as some level of systematic risk always reasserts itself.
The indicator tracks AR in statistical terms by calculating its Z-score relative to the trailing distribution. When AR reaches extreme Z-scores, the probability of normalization increases. This creates potential opportunities for strategies that bet on mean reversion in systemic risk.
A buy signal triggers when AR recovers from extremely elevated levels, suggesting the worst of the correlation spike may be over. A sell signal triggers when AR rises from unusually low levels, warning that complacency about diversification benefits may be excessive.
Momentum and Trend
The rate of change in AR carries information beyond the absolute level. Rapidly rising AR suggests correlations are increasing and systemic risk is building. Even if AR has not yet reached the high regime, acceleration in coupling should prompt increased vigilance.
Falling AR momentum indicates normalizing conditions. Correlations are decreasing and assets are returning to more independent behavior. This often occurs in the recovery phase following stress events.
Practical Application
For asset allocators, the AR provides guidance on how much diversification benefit to expect from a given allocation. During high AR periods, reducing overall portfolio risk makes sense because the usual diversifiers provide less protection. During low AR periods, standard or even aggressive allocations are more appropriate.
For risk managers, the AR serves as an early warning indicator. Rising AR often precedes large market moves and volatility spikes. Tightening risk limits before correlations reach extreme levels can protect capital.
For systematic traders, the AR provides a regime filter. Mean reversion strategies may work better during high AR periods when panics create overshooting. Momentum strategies may work better during low AR periods when trends can develop independently across assets.
Limitations and Considerations
The proxy methodology introduces some approximation error relative to true PCA-based AR calculations. The asset universe, while representative, does not include all possible diversifiers. Correlation estimates are inherently backward-looking and can change rapidly.
The transformation from average correlation to AR scale is calibrated to match typical published ranges but is not mathematically equivalent to the eigenvalue ratio. Users should interpret levels directionally rather than as precise measurements.
Correlation regimes can persist longer than expected. Mean reversion signals indicate elevated probability of normalization but do not guarantee timing. High AR can remain elevated throughout extended crisis periods.
References
Kritzman, M., Li, Y., Page, S., and Rigobon, R. (2011). Principal Components as a Measure of Systemic Risk. Journal of Portfolio Management, 37(4), 112-126.
Kritzman, M., and Li, Y. (2010). Skulls, Financial Turbulence, and Risk Management. Financial Analysts Journal, 66(5), 30-41.
Billio, M., Getmansky, M., Lo, A., and Pelizzon, L. (2012). Econometric Measures of Connectedness and Systemic Risk in the Finance and Insurance Sectors. Journal of Financial Economics, 104(3), 535-559.
猛の掟・初動スクリーナー_完成版//@version=5
indicator("猛の掟・初動スクリーナー_完成版", overlay=true)
// =============================
// 入力パラメータ
// =============================
emaLenShort = input.int(5, "短期EMA", minval=1)
emaLenMid = input.int(13, "中期EMA", minval=1)
emaLenLong = input.int(26, "長期EMA", minval=1)
macdFastLen = input.int(12, "MACD Fast", minval=1)
macdSlowLen = input.int(26, "MACD Slow", minval=1)
macdSignalLen = input.int(9, "MACD Signal", minval=1)
macdZeroTh = input.float(0.2, "MACDゼロライン近辺とみなす許容値", step=0.05)
volMaLen = input.int(5, "出来高平均日数", minval=1)
volMinRatio = input.float(1.3, "出来高倍率(初動判定しきい値)", step=0.1)
volStrongRatio = input.float(1.5, "出来高倍率(本物/三点シグナル用)", step=0.1)
highLookback = input.int(60, "直近高値の参照本数", minval=10)
pullbackMin = input.float(5.0, "押し目最小 ", step=0.5)
pullbackMax = input.float(15.0, "押し目最大 ", step=0.5)
breakLookback = input.int(15, "レジブレ後とみなす本数", minval=1)
wickBodyMult = input.float(2.0, "ピンバー:下ヒゲが実体の何倍以上か", step=0.5)
// ★ シグナル表示 ON/OFF
showMou = input.bool(true, "猛シグナルを表示")
showKaku = input.bool(true, "確シグナルを表示")
// =============================
// 基本指標計算
// =============================
emaShort = ta.ema(close, emaLenShort)
emaMid = ta.ema(close, emaLenMid)
emaLong = ta.ema(close, emaLenLong)
= ta.macd(close, macdFastLen, macdSlowLen, macdSignalLen)
volMa = ta.sma(volume, volMaLen)
volRatio = volMa > 0 ? volume / volMa : 0.0
recentHigh = ta.highest(high, highLookback)
prevHigh = ta.highest(high , highLookback)
pullbackPct = recentHigh > 0 ? (recentHigh - close) / recentHigh * 100.0 : 0.0
// ローソク足
body = math.abs(close - open)
upperWick = high - math.max(open, close)
lowerWick = math.min(open, close) - low
// =============================
// A：トレンド条件
// =============================
emaUp = emaShort > emaShort and emaMid > emaMid and emaLong > emaLong
goldenOrder = emaShort > emaMid and emaMid > emaLong
aboveEma2 = close > emaLong and close > emaLong
trendOK = emaUp and goldenOrder and aboveEma2
// =============================
// B：MACD条件
// =============================
macdGC = ta.crossover(macdLine, macdSignal)
macdNearZero = math.abs(macdLine) <= macdZeroTh
macdUp = macdLine > macdLine
macdOK = macdGC and macdNearZero and macdUp
// =============================
// C：出来高条件
// =============================
volInitOK = volRatio >= volMinRatio // 8条件用
volStrongOK = volRatio >= volStrongRatio // 三点シグナル用
volumeOK = volInitOK
// =============================
// D：ローソク足パターン
// =============================
isBullPinbar = lowerWick > wickBodyMult * body and lowerWick > upperWick and close >= open
isBullEngulf = close > open and open < close and close > open
isBigBullCross = close > emaShort and close > emaMid and open < emaShort and open < emaMid and close > open
candleOK = isBullPinbar or isBullEngulf or isBigBullCross
// =============================
// E：価格帯（押し目＆レジブレ）
// =============================
pullbackOK = pullbackPct >= pullbackMin and pullbackPct <= pullbackMax
isBreakout = close > prevHigh and close <= prevHigh
barsSinceBreak = ta.barssince(isBreakout)
afterBreakZone = barsSinceBreak >= 0 and barsSinceBreak <= breakLookback
afterBreakPullbackOK = afterBreakZone and pullbackOK and close > emaShort
priceOK = pullbackOK and afterBreakPullbackOK
// =============================
// 8条件の統合
// =============================
allRulesOK = trendOK and macdOK and volumeOK and candleOK and priceOK
// =============================
// 最終三点シグナル
// =============================
longLowerWick = lowerWick > wickBodyMult * body and lowerWick > upperWick
macdGCAboveZero = ta.crossover(macdLine, macdSignal) and macdLine > 0
volumeSpike = volStrongOK
finalThreeSignal = longLowerWick and macdGCAboveZero and volumeSpike
buyConfirmed = allRulesOK and finalThreeSignal
// =============================
// 描画
// =============================
plot(emaShort, color=color.new(color.yellow, 0), title="EMA 短期(5)")
plot(emaMid, color=color.new(color.orange, 0), title="EMA 中期(13)")
plot(emaLong, color=color.new(color.blue, 0), title="EMA 長期(26)")
// シグナル表示（ON/OFF付き）
plotshape(showMou and allRulesOK, title="猛の掟 8条件クリア候補", location=location.belowbar, color=color.new(color.lime, 0), text="猛")
plotshape(showKaku and buyConfirmed, title="猛の掟 最終三点シグナル確定", location=location.belowbar, color=color.new(color.yellow, 0), text="確")
// =============================
// アラート条件
// =============================
alertcondition(allRulesOK, title="猛の掟 8条件クリア候補", message="猛の掟 8条件クリア候補シグナル発生")
alertcondition(buyConfirmed, title="猛の掟 最終三点シグナル確定", message="猛の掟 最終三点シグナル＝買い確定")
P_Multi-ORB & Session Breakers// WHAT THIS SCRIPT DOES:
// 1. Opening Range Breakout (ORB):
// - Calculates High/Low of the first 5 mins (9:30-9:35 AM EST).
// - Calculates High/Low of the first 60 mins (9:30-10:30 AM EST).
// - Draws infinite lines for breakout levels.
//
// 2. Session Liquidity Breakers:
// - Tracks High/Low of ASIA & LONDON sessions.
// - Alerts and labels when subsequent sessions break these levels.
//
// HOW TO USE:
// - Optimized for 5m or 15m charts on NQ/ES.
// - This version is colored for WHITE/LIGHT background charts.
CRR - GANAEMAs on the chart (visual trend)
EMA 15 (white), 30 (yellow), 200 (red).
2️⃣ DASH Engine 1m–5m–15m (+ 1H and 1D)
For each TF (1m, 5m, 15m) it calculates a bull/bear score using:
EMA structure (15, 30, 50, 100, 200).
MACD.
RSI.
Relationship with EMA 30 and VWAP.
FVG in favor.
ATR change (volatility **increasing**).
From this it derives:
t1 (1m), t2 (5m), t3 (15m),
t4 (1H) and t5 (1D) (only for EMA200).
It detects:
ALL BULL → “BULLISH - BUYS ONLY”.
ALL BEAR → “BEARISH - SELLS ONLY”.
Otherwise → “NEUTRAL / MIXED”.
In addition:
Calculates BULL TF vs BEAR TF (%) between 1m–5m–15m.
Displays a visual bar 🐂🟩 vs 🐻🟥.
3️⃣ GOLD News (manual)
Special bar that says:
Neutral
BUY (positive)
SELL (negative)
Paints the HUD with color according to the news you select.
4️⃣ NO RETRACEMENT Alerts (beast mode 💣)
Very strict conditions using the 5 TFs:
BUY NO RETRACEMENT if:
4 or more TFs in bull mode (bullTF_all >= 4),
1m ultra bull (EMA bull, RSI>60, MACD bull, high volume, price above EMA15 and VWAP, FVG ≥ 0).
SELL NO RETRACEMENT is the same but bearish.
Creates alerts:
CRR BUY NO RETRACEMENT
CRR SELL NO RETRACEMENT
5️⃣ PRO LITE Patterns: Double Top / Double Bottom
Detects double tops and double bottoms with:
Minimum bar distance.
Tolerance in %. Optional filters:
MACD, RSI, ATR (volatility), volume, FVG.
If everything aligns:
Plots SELL at double top.
Plots BUY at double bottom.
6️⃣ TOP Indicators Block (SMI + WaveTrend + Supertrend)
SMI (momentum), WaveTrend, and Supertrend:
Counts which are in bull mode and which are in bear mode.
Displays:
TOP IND: BULLS XX% | BEARS YY%.
7️⃣ Integrated Internal SMC Module
Structure HH, LH, HL, LL.
BMS (break of structure) and ChoCH (change of character).
Filter with ATR + volume + MACD + gaps.
Internal Fibonacci of the last range (38.2, 50, 61.8).
Dotted yellow lines of the current range (swing high/low).
🧠 In short:
It's your command center for XAUUSD:
Global mode (buy only / sell only / mixed),
% of timeframes favoring bulls/bears,
gold news,
no-lag alerts,
filtered double top/bottom,
TOP indicators,
and complete SMC (structure + BMS/ChoCH + Fibonacci + range)...
all integrated into a single CRAZY RAY RAY HUD
