MM SIGMA STC+ADXThe Schaff Trend Cycle (STC) is a charting indicator that is commonly used to identify market trends and provide buy and sell signals to traders. Developed in 1999 by noted currency trader Doug Schaff, STC is a type of oscillator and is based on the assumption that, regardless of time frame, currency trends accelerate and decelerate in cyclical patterns.12
How STC Works
Many traders are familiar with the moving average convergence/divergence (MACD) charting tool, which is an indicator that is used to forecast price action and is notorious for lagging due to its slow responsive signal line . By contrast, STC’s signal line enables it to detect trends sooner. In fact, it typically identifies up and downtrends long before MACD indicator.
While STC is computed using the same exponential moving averages as MACD, it adds a novel cycle component to improve accuracy and reliability. While MACD is simply computed using a series of moving average, the cycle aspect of STC is based on time (e.g., number of days).
It should also be noted that, although STC was developed primarily for fast currency markets, it may be effectively employed across all markets, just like MACD. It can be applied to intraday charts, such as five minutes or one-hour charts, as well as daily, weekly, or monthly time frames.
Introduction to ADX
ADX is used to quantify trend strength. ADX calculations are based on a moving average of price range expansion over a given period of time. The default setting is 14 bars, although other time periods can be used.1 ADX can be used on any trading vehicle such as stocks, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and futures.
ADX is plotted as a single line with values ranging from a low of zero to a high of 100. ADX is non-directional; it registers trend strength whether price is trending up or down.2 The indicator is usually plotted in the same window as the two directional movement indicator (DMI) lines, from which ADX is derived (shown below).Quantifying Trend Strength
ADX values help traders identify the strongest and most profitable trends to trade. The values are also important for distinguishing between trending and non-trending conditions. Many traders will use ADX readings above 25 to suggest that the trend is strong enough for trend-trading strategies. Conversely, when ADX is below 25, many will avoid trend-trading strategies.
ADX Value Trend Strength
0-25 Absent or Weak Trend
25-50 Strong Trend
50-75 Very Strong Trend
75-100 Extremely Strong Trend
Low ADX is usually a sign of accumulation or distribution. When ADX is below 25 for more than 30 bars, price enters range conditions, and price patterns are often easier to identify. Price then moves up and down between resistance and support to find selling and buying interest, respectively. From low ADX conditions, price will eventually break out into a trend. Below, the price moves from a low ADX price channel to an uptrend with strong ADX.
Added Buy/Sell alerts
ADX filters based on the threshold you put in the settings.
great for trend and trade confirmation
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Cipher B divergencies for Crypto (Finandy support)Hello Traders!
In times of high volatility, it is important to follow a market-neutral strategy to protect your hard-earned assets. The simple script employs common buy/sell and/or divergencies signals from the VuManChu Cipher B indicator with fixed stop losses and takes profits. The signals are filtered by a local trend of a coin of interest and the global trend of Bitcoin. These trends-filtered signals demonstrated better performance on most of the back- and forward- tests for USDT cryptocurrency futures. The strategy is based on my real experience, it's a diamond I want to share with you.
In terms of visualization if the background is red and the price is below the yellow line then only a short position can be opened. Conversely, if the price is above the yellow line AND the background is green only a long position can be opened.
Inputs from VuManChu you can find on the top. Frankly, I do not know how they can help you to improve the performance of the strategy. My inputs of the script you can find in "Trend Settings" and "TP/SL Settings" at the bottom.
The checkbox "Only divergencies" lets to broadcast only more reliable buy/sell signals for a cost of rare deals.
The checkbox "Cancel all positions if price crosses local sma?" makes additional trailing stop loss. Usually, this function increases the win rate by "smoothing" the risk/reward ratio, as a usual stop loss does.
You can tune SL/TP based on backtesting.
To connect the script to Finandy just edit "name" and "secret" to connect your webhook (see the bottom of the script).
The rule of thumb for the strategy is "only divergencies" - ON, high reward/risk (TP/SL) ratio, 5 min timeframe on chart help with performance.
Finally, I am looking forward to feedback from you. If you have some cool features for my script in your mind, do not hesitate to leave them in the comments.
Good luck!
SGX Nifty Movement During Indian Market HoursSGX Nifty or Singapore Nifty is a derivative contract of the Nifty 50 index which is the benchmark index of NSE in India. SGX Nifty trades for 21 hours in a day while Nifty 50 trades only for 6 hours and 15 minutes. Traders in India miss out on a lot of price action which happens on the Singapore Nifty. This code which is originally inspired from @Gustavorubi has been modified to track SGX Nifty's movements outside Indian market hours. This will help intraday traders to identify support and resistance levels which are not seen on Nifty 50 futures.
This source code is inspired from GustavoRubi's code on FX Sessions.
Overnight inventoryThe indicator is dedicated for market / volume profile traders. It presents overnight inventory as a yellow number next to the indicator name on your charts. It does not plot anything.
If the number is positive then the inventory is net long and vice versa.
It is calibrated for US indicies, so it makes sense to use it only on US futures.
ADX and DI LevelsADX:
ADX is used to quantify trend strength. ADX calculations are based on a moving average of price range expansion over a given period of time. The default setting is 14 bars, although other time periods can be used.1
ADX can be used on any trading vehicle such as stocks, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and futures.
DI (+/-):
The directional movement index (DMI) is an indicator developed by J. Welles Wilder in 1978 that identifies in which direction the price of an asset is moving. The indicator does this by comparing prior highs and lows and drawing two lines: a positive directional movement line (+DI) and a negative directional movement line (-DI). An optional third line, called the average directional index (ADX), can also be used to gauge the strength of the uptrend or downtrend.
This indicator has the length changed from 14 to 9 so you can have more updated price calculation
I also add the 4 levels I use for day trading; the 10, 20, 30, 40-50 are the levels I like to see the Di to break over.
A lot of traders use different levels, but these I have and found most useful. You can set alerts when any Di crosses over the 40 for true trend breakout!
Baekdoo multi OverSold OverBuy colored CandleHi forks,
I'm trader Baekdoosan who trading Equity from South Korea. This Baekdoo multi OverSold OverBuy colored candle will give you the idea of
multiple indicators in one shot with colored candle. Those indicators tell us that oversold or overbuy statistically. For the color, you can freely change
based on your comfort. For me, in Korea white candle has red color and black candle has blue color. So somewhat confusing for you. Anyway you can
easily modify color in the script. Please refer this line.
barcolor(open<close and result_pos == 4 ? color.new(color.red, 0) : open<close and result_pos == 3 ? color.new(color.red, 25) : open<close and result_pos == 2 ? color.new(color.red, 50) : open<close and result_pos == 1? color.new(color.red, 75) : na)
you can see I put different transparency at color.new() function with color code. Let me divide and conquer to explain for up candle
white candle and black candle.
1. White candle
with 4 oversold signal case with white candle tells us it is almost reached real bottom and try to rebound. In this case, I put vivid color (no transparency) on the candle. And all 4 signal case, I put text on "OverSold". It will not happen frequently. Then 2 approaches can be made.
(a) short term approach
You can buy on this time. and you set stop loss with open price. This is mainly aimed for technical rebound.
(b) long term approach
You can accumulate based on your budget with 5 times dividing. At that day might not be the very bottom but those period will most probably real bottom. You can put more weight on latter buy. Let say, 1 : 1.25 : 1.5 : 1.75 : 2.5. So for example, if you have $8,000 to investigate then, buy $1,000 and then $1,250, $1,500, accordingly. If price rebound then don't adding weight on accumulation but with the first amount that you buy(i.e., $1,000 with above example). With this approach, you will not have much stress and you will get profit well. If this is grand bottom case, then you can HODL this long term. What you needs is stick to the plan. :)
with 3 signals the color is less vivid, 2 signals is much less vivid, accordingly.
2. Black candle
The approaches are opposite to above. The signal will tells us for 4 overBuy signals, then vivid blue candle will be shown. Our strategy is distribute to sell. Please do not sell in one shot. As Newton said, "I can calculate the motions of the heavenly bodies, but not the madness of the people". Strong buy phase, we don't know how far will it go. But indicators will tell us it is quite overSold situation. So what I can suggest you is sell it 10% to 20% on resistance price, and put 50% of lower than certain support price. Remember, accumulation and distribution will always better than one shot trading if you want to survive long time on this war field.
Hope this will help your trading on equity as well as crypto. I didn't try it on futures. Best of luck all of you. Gazua~!
Baekdoo ANGNHi forks,
I'm trader Baekdoosan who trading Equity from South Korea. This Baekdoo ANGN indicator plot volume when large volume trading happened.
Assume that the large volume means higher than 1% of its marketcap amount. And adding ANGN (An-Na-Gan-Ni?, means "are you still there? in Korean")
line for upgrade version of On Balance Volume (OBV).
OBV is very good indicator but when it has long tail and short body, it can have wrong indication of buying or selling from big whales. So ANGN with large volume indicator combination would gives you better idea for the big brothers buying or selling tracker.
hope this will help your trading on equity as well as crypto. I didn't try it on futures. Best of luck all of you. Gazua~!
Baekdoo baselineHi forks,
I'm trader Baekdoosan who trading Equity from South Korea. This Baekdoo baseline will give you the idea of big whale's approximate average price. The idea behind this indicator is to combine volume and price. Here's one of the equation.
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HT4=highest(volume, 250)
NewH4=valuewhen(volume>HT4 , (open+close+low+high+close)/5, 1)
result4=ema(NewH4, 20)
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As you can see it will update when highest volume is updated by certain period of time. At that update will be the price of the close weighted price. and I put shift value of 20 (offset of input value) due to putting time theorem of Ichimoku Balance Table. 20 days means for 1 month of market day.
Why this idea work? It is mainly for the support / resistance. Resistance is made for lots of individual's buy. When the price goes down, they are tend to hold. As time goes by price getting high to their average price, then they are selling it with small profit or the same price or with small loss. So resistance is made by lots of individuals. And supports are made by small number of big whales. If we see the volume only, then we cannot differentiate easily for lots of individuals and small number of big whales. But lower price's large volume will most probably be the whale where higher price's large volume will most probably tons of individuals.
hope this will help your trading on equity as well as crypto. I didn't try it on futures. Best of luck all of you. Gazua~!
Customizable Gap FinderThis is a fully customizable gap finder. You can change the color of just about anything, on top of hiding filled/old gaps. This is so you can spot those tiny gaps on something such as futures. Be sure to play around with the settings.
RSI Classic Strategy (by Coinrule)One of the questions hobbyist traders more often ask is: what is the perfect trading indicator?
Every indicator is just a tool, so its efficiency is proportional to your ability to read its signals and translate them into an actionable trading strategy. The RSI is likely the most flexible and easy to use among the technical indicators.
This trading strategy tries to catch short-term swings on the coins of your choice with a simple yet profitable setup.
Buy when the RSI is lower than 30 (you can adjust it to 35 in times of steep uptrend).
Sell when the RSI is greater than 65 (the target may range between 60 and 75 depending on the volatility of the coin).
Note that the buy signal comes when the indicator crosses below 30 and not when it crosses above 30 as it happens on the built-in RSI strategy on Tradingview.
The present script overperforms the built-in strategy, even adding trading fees and using a lower amount of capital for each trade (30%). That means that the system can deliver higher net-profits with lower risk levels.
A typical example of market conditions where this strategy works perfectly is as follows.
The first initial breakout indicates that a new leg up in the trend may start. Bitcoin starts to trade within a range which you can identify when it reaches the point 3. That is the perfect time to start the rule because
- trading within a channel anticipates possible swings up and down
- the trend is on the upside, providing low downside risk in buying the dips.
This strategy works well with selected coins of your choice, and it's a great fit on leverage exchanges like Binance Futures.
If you prefer to run it across all available coins on the market, instead, you may choose an optimized version.
Normalized Volatility IndicatorFrom an article by Rajesh Kayakkal:
"Early bear phase signals can help you get out of the market before it turns down. This indicator tells you how.
There are many ways to identify the trend of a financial market, the most common being the 200-day exponential moving average (Ema). When price is trending down below the 200-day Ema, the market is believed to be in a bear phase. If the market is trending up above the 200-day Ema, it is considered to be in a bull phase.
Since every indicator fails at times, I wanted to find other indicators to confirm a trend. In my quest for another indicator to determine the trend for the financial markets, I found the Cboe Volatility Index (Vix) to be a good indicator of the market direction. The Vix is calculated from the weighted average of the implied volatilities of various options on the Standard & Poor’s 500 index futures.
J. Welles Wilder’s average true range can also give an indication of the financial market trends; that is, when the market is in a bull phase, the average true range narrows, and when it is in a bear phase, the average true range expands. The normalized volatility indicator (Nvi) is based on this behavior.
Normalized volatility indicator (Nvi)
Average true range (Atr) varies depending on time. But how do we determine the phase of the financial market with Atr? Perhaps some type of ratio could give us a clue. A ratio presents a relationship of a quantity with respect to another. I did some research based on a ratio of the 64-day average true range and the end-of-day value of equity indexes such as the Standard & Poor’s 500 (Spx). I selected the 64-day period since it is close to the average number of trading days in a quarter. The ratio of the 64-day average true range and closing price does discount seasonal variations in the average true range and gives a single number that can be used to compare volatility of an instrument across many decades. I call this ratio the normalized volatility indicator.
I found an interesting correlation between Nvi and cycles of major equity market indexes. The formula for the Nvi is:
Nvi = 64 - Day average true range/End-of-day price * 100
The NVI gave advanced signals before the cyclical bear phase of SPX commenced in October 2000 and was almost on the spot with the bull phase that began in 2003 and the current secular bear market cycle, which started in November 2007."
Includes options to show inverse NVI and change the ATR length and smoothing.
Equity Index Overnight FakeoutThis script highlights when price violates the highest high or lowest low within the user's selected lookback period, with the caveat that it occurs during the GLOBEX session. The script is designed to work exclusively with the trading hours for CME and CBOT Equity Index futures. I'm planning to make a more customizable version down the line.
My reasoning behind this very simple script is that the low liquidity and participation of the overnight session creates a tendency for moves at extremes to mean revert. Let me know what you think.
Relative Strength Index of EU and US Stock Index Trends quality//Relative Strength Index of European and US Stock Index Trends quality
//This indicator reveals the relative strength of European and US stock index futures.
//take Bull trend as an example , the current closed price>EMA20 value and the current closed price >20th previous bar closed price( deduction price),
//it's defined as a lower level bull trend .If the current price EMA20>EMA60, it's defined as a higher level bull trend .If the EMA20>EMA60>EMA120,it's defined as the highest level bull trend.
//You can choose to draw the curve with the deviation rate of the original major indexes to 20EMA, or draw the deviation rate with the average value (default value is 5 bars).
//In addition, a more technical method is added to analyze the deviation changes of the major indexes.The deviation rate changing velocity value, parameter tan (abbreviated by t) of 1, 2, 5, 10 is introduced.
//You can have the option of calculate the tan using average value of 5 candlesticks or original value.
//Taking tan1 as an example, it indicates how much the deviation rate between the current price and the previous candlestick has changed.
//The indicator of the index color and the description of the trend quality color can be switched off in option.
//In addition, this code color scheme is only suitable for black background (the code color needs to be changed by yourself if you use white background).
Turtle N NormalizedSimple script that calculates the normalized value of N. Rules taken from an online PDF containing the original Turtle system:
"The Turtles used a volatility-based constant percentage risk position sizing algorithm. The Turtles used a concept that Richard Dennis and Bill Eckhardt called N to represent the underlying volatility of a particular market.
N is simply the 20-day exponential moving average of the True Range, which is now more commonly known as the ATR. Conceptually, N represents the average range in price movement that a particular market makes in a single day, accounting for opening gaps. N was measured in the same points as the underlying contract.
The Turtles built positions in pieces which we called Units. Units were sized so that 1 N represented 1% of the account equity. Thus, a unit for a given market or commodity can be calculated using the following formula:
Unit = 1% of Account/(N x Dollars per Point)"
To normalize the Unit formula, this script instead takes the value of (close/N). Dollars per point = 1 for stocks and crypto, but will change depending on the contract specifications for individual futures.
"Since the Turtles used the Unit as the base measure for position size, and since those units were volatility risk adjusted, the Unit was a measure of both the risk of a position, and of the entire portfolio of positions."
When the value of N is high, volatility is low and you should be more risk-on.
When the value of N is low, volatility is high and you should be more risk-off.
Donchian Channel Strategy [for free bot]
I present to you a script for testing the Donchian channel breakout strategy for the Binance_exchange.
This strategy is trending, and is especially effective for trading cryptocurrency futures.
This strategy is very flexible, and you can configure virtually all possible parameters, moreover, separately for longs and separately for shorts.
In the script, you can configure the parameters of the channel for entry and exit, the exit method, enable or disable purchases / sales, specify take profit and stop loss, and more.
On the example of optimization, only 20% of the deposit is used. This is done for diversification, since there are 37 contracts on binance_futures (at the time of writing the script description). That is, by optimizing the parameters for different currencies, you can very well reduce risks.
Представляю Вам скрипт для тестирования стратегии пробоя канала Дончиана для биржи Бинанс.
Данная стратегия относится к трендовым, и особенно эффективная на торговли криптовалютных фьючерсов.
Данная стратегия очень гибкая, и можно настроить фактически все возможные параметры, при чем, отдельно для покупок и отдельно для продаж.
В скрипте можно настроить параметры канала на вход и на выход, метод выхода, разрешить или запретить покупки/проаджи, указать тейк-профит и стоп-лосс и другое.
На примере оптимизации используется всего 20% от депозита. Это сделано для диверсификации, так как на фьючерсах бинансе присутсвует 37 контрактов (на момент написания описания скрипта). Т.е., оптимизировав параметры под разные валюты, можно очень хорошо снизить риски.
Noldo Blockchain Cryptocurrency Indicator
Hello, this script has the same logic as Noldo CFTC COT Forex Indicator :
And Noldo CFTC COT Commodities Indicator :
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Script briefly calculates the period length between two signals of Pivot Reversal Strategy when new signal arrives and allows us to see relative Blockchain data and price changes of Major Cryptocurrencies over that automatic length.
This saves us from the hassle and time wasting of searching for a reference point.
Usage
This script works only on all Bitcoin / U.S Dollar pairs and futures.
It only works on 1W graphics.
ICOT data are pulled via Quandl
NOTE :
Since blockchain data is very votalile, 7-day ema values are adjusted to take into account.
Regards.
[Bitcoin] Lastbattle's nose pickerI've been working on a top and bottom picker script over the past couple of weeks, based on RSI of multiple timeframe closing price. It've been a pretty good trading system that's tested over the last meteoric rise from 220~270 and back down to 230 right now, and I think it should be released to the community.
Sure, I'm not worried about this strategy not working anymore after it is being used by the majority. Everyone have a different view of the market, and this is more towards psychology. It'll likely to hold for as long as there are still humans trading Bitcoins. Bitcoin market is full of emotions, you'll never run out of it.
So why does it work?
If you take a look at the live charts offered by Bitcoinwisdom and Cryptowatch, they only offer 1, 3, 5, and 15 minute timeframe by default with no other option to switch.
Naturally more traders will look at these levels for oversold and overbought condition.
The same indicator does not work for the broader commodities market such as Gold and Silver.
How does it work?
As long as the RSI levels of 1, 3, 5, and 15 minute fulfills the oversold/overbought level, a signal will be given.
The overbought/oversold level gets compensated the higher volatility the market is in.
Note: **
-This is only for exit strategy. If you're on long, consider reducing or exiting your position when it displays a red. On the other hand if you're short, consider reducing or covering your shorts if it shows a green.
-It may give false signal in a trending market, use your trading experience and judgement to filter them out. (eg: uptrend usually have more than 1 legs AND after a long consolidation, RSI gets to oversold/overbought easily... the market will tend to test the support/resistance again.)
-This is tuned for the 15m interval, the script won't work beyond this. I use it for scalping futures. Feel free to change or remove this line 'plot(interval == 15 and '
-Even if it shows a signal, it may not be the true top/bottom. Sometimes there may be a weak diverged leg aka 'last fart', so that's one reason I dont use this for entry until more confirmation is given via other indicators.
** If your chart is zooming all the way down to 0, right click on the price at the right and select 'Scale price only'
Go ahead and try this out with willy, etc and see what works better :D
Credits:
-LazyBear for the volatility switcher script
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I Highly Recommend.
The S&P 500 has gone 43 trading days without a 1% daily move, up or down.
which is the equivalent of two months and one day in trading days.
During this stretch, the S&P has gained more than 4%,
and it has notched a 52-week high recently as well.
Since 1952, there were nine other precedents. All of
these went 42 trading days without a 1% move, all of
them saw the S&P gain at least 4% during their streaks,
and all of them saw the S&P close at a 52-week highs.
***There was consistent weakness a week later, with only three
gainers, and all below +0.5%.
***After that, stocks did better, often continuing an Extraordinary move higher.
Charts can sometimes give us a better nuance than
numbers from a table, and from the charts we can see a
general pattern -
***if stocks held up well in the following
weeks, then they tended to do extremely well in the
months ahead.
***If stocks started to stumble after this two-
month period of calm, however, then the following months
tended to show a lot more volatility.
We already know we're seeing an exceptional market
environment at the moment, going against a large number
of precedents that argued for weakness here, instead of
the rally we've seen. If we continue to head higher in
spite of everything, these precedents would suggest that
we're in the midst of something that could be TRULY EXTRAORDINARY.
Delta Volume EMA Strategy
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DELTA VOLUME EMA STRATEGY - STRATEGY GUIDE 📊
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💡 COLLABORATION & SUPPORT
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If you want to collaborate, have an idea for a strategy, or need help writing
or customizing code, send an email to burdytrader@gmail.com or send me a
message. Suggestions, ideas, and comments are always welcome! 🤝
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⚠️ IMPORTANT: INSTRUMENT SELECTION 📈
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This strategy performs BEST with instruments that have a centralized data flow,
such as Futures contracts. Centralized markets provide more accurate and
reliable volume data, which is essential for Volume Delta analysis to work
effectively.
Why Futures? 🎯
- Centralized exchange = Accurate volume data
- All trades flow through a single exchange
- Volume reflects true buying/selling pressure
- Better correlation between volume and price movements
While the strategy can work with other instruments (stocks, forex, etc.),
volume data quality may vary, which can affect the reliability of Volume Delta
signals. For optimal performance, use Futures contracts or other instruments
with centralized, high-quality volume data.
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WHAT DOES THIS STRATEGY DO? 🎯
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This strategy uses Volume Delta analysis combined with Exponential Moving
Averages (EMA) to identify high-probability trading opportunities. The Volume
Delta measures the difference between buying and selling pressure, helping to
identify when strong institutional or smart money movements occur. The strategy
automatically enters trades when volume delta reaches extreme levels, indicating
potential trend continuation or reversal points.
HOW IT WORKS? ⚙️
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1. VOLUME DELTA CALCULATION 📈
The strategy calculates the Volume Delta using the following formula:
- Volume Ratio (v) = Current Volume / Previous Volume
- EMA of Close (mac) = EMA(Close, MA Length) × Volume Ratio
- EMA of Open (mao) = EMA(Open, MA Length) × Volume Ratio
- Volume Delta (vd) = mac - mao
The Volume Delta shows:
- Positive values (green) = Buying pressure (buyers are more active)
- Negative values (red) = Selling pressure (sellers are more active)
2. VOLUME DELTA MOVING AVERAGE 📊
The strategy calculates an EMA of the Volume Delta (vdma) to smooth out
fluctuations and identify the overall trend of buying/selling pressure:
- vdma = EMA(Volume Delta, EMA Length)
- When vdma is above zero = Overall buying pressure
- When vdma is below zero = Overall selling pressure
3. PERCENTILE-BASED ENTRY CONDITIONS 🎲
Instead of using fixed thresholds, the strategy uses percentile analysis to
identify extreme volume delta movements:
For LONG entries:
- Analyzes seller volumes (negative volume delta) over the lookback period
- Calculates the percentile threshold (default: 80th percentile)
- Enters LONG when volume delta becomes positive AND exceeds the threshold
- This indicates a strong shift from selling to buying pressure
For SHORT entries:
- Analyzes buyer volumes (positive volume delta) over the lookback period
- Calculates the percentile threshold (default: 80th percentile)
- Enters SHORT when volume delta becomes negative AND exceeds the threshold
- This indicates a strong shift from buying to selling pressure
4. POSITION SIZING 💰
The strategy offers two position sizing methods:
a) RISK VALUE (Fixed Risk in Dollars):
- Calculates position size based on a fixed dollar risk amount
- Formula: Position Size = Risk Amount / (Entry Price × Stop Loss %)
- Ensures consistent risk per trade regardless of price level
b) LOTS SIZE:
- Uses a fixed lot size for all trades
- Simple and straightforward approach
- Useful when you want consistent position sizes
5. TAKE PROFIT & STOP LOSS SETTINGS 🎯
The strategy offers flexible TP/SL configuration in three modes:
a) PERCENTAGE (%):
- TP/SL calculated as a percentage of entry price
- Example: 2% TP means entry price × 1.02 (for LONG) or × 0.98 (for SHORT)
- Adapts automatically to different price levels
b) CURRENCY:
- TP/SL set as a fixed currency amount
- Example: $100 TP means entry price + $100 (for LONG) or - $100 (for SHORT)
- Useful for instruments with consistent price movements
c) PIPS:
- TP/SL set as a fixed number of pips
- Automatically converts pips to price using the instrument's minimum tick
- Ideal for forex and other pip-based instruments
6. AUTOMATIC TRADE EXECUTION ⚡
When entry conditions are met:
- Opens a position (LONG or SHORT) at market price
- Automatically sets Take Profit and Stop Loss based on selected mode
- Sends an alert with all trade information
- Only one position at a time (waits for current position to close)
AVAILABLE PARAMETERS ⚙️
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1. MA LENGTH (Default: 10)
- Length of the Exponential Moving Average used for close and open prices
- Lower values = More sensitive to recent price action
- Higher values = More smoothed, less sensitive
2. EMA LENGTH (Default: 20)
- Length of the EMA applied to Volume Delta
- Controls the smoothing of the volume delta signal
- Lower values = Faster signals, more trades
- Higher values = Slower signals, fewer but potentially more reliable trades
3. POSITION SIZE MODE
- "Risk Value": Calculate position size based on fixed dollar risk
- "Lots Size": Use fixed lot size for all trades
4. FIXED RISK IN $ (Default: 50)
- Only used when Position Size Mode = "Risk Value"
- The dollar amount you're willing to risk per trade
- Strategy calculates position size automatically
5. LOT SIZE (Default: 0.01)
- Only used when Position Size Mode = "Lots Size"
- Fixed lot size for all trades
6. TAKE PROFIT MODE
- "%": Percentage of entry price
- "Currency": Fixed currency amount
- "Pips": Fixed number of pips
7. STOP LOSS MODE
- "%": Percentage of entry price
- "Currency": Fixed currency amount
- "Pips": Fixed number of pips
8. TAKE PROFIT / STOP LOSS VALUES
- Different input fields appear based on selected mode
- Configure TP and SL independently
9. VOLUME LOOKBACK PERIOD (Default: 20)
- Number of bars used to calculate percentile thresholds
- Lower values = More sensitive, adapts faster to recent conditions
- Higher values = More stable, uses longer-term statistics
10. PERCENTILE THRESHOLD (Default: 80%)
- The percentile level used to identify extreme volume delta movements
- 80% means: only enter when volume delta exceeds 80% of recent values
- Higher values = Fewer but potentially stronger signals
- Lower values = More frequent signals
VISUALIZATION 📊
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The strategy displays on the chart:
1. VOLUME DELTA COLUMNS
- Green columns = Positive volume delta (buying pressure)
- Red columns = Negative volume delta (selling pressure)
- Height represents the magnitude of buying/selling pressure
2. VOLUME DELTA MA AREA
- Two overlapping area plots showing the smoothed volume delta
- Black area (base layer) for overall visualization
- Green area (when positive) = Overall buying pressure trend
- Red area (when negative) = Overall selling pressure trend
- Helps identify the dominant market sentiment
3. ZERO LINE
- Horizontal line at zero
- Helps visualize when buying/selling pressure crosses the neutral point
ALERTS 🔔
--------
When enabled, the strategy sends alerts when a trade is opened. The alert
message includes:
- Direction: "Buy" for LONG positions or "Sell" for SHORT positions
- Entry Price: The price at which the position was opened
- TP (Take Profit): The target profit price
- SL (Stop Loss): The stop loss price
Example alert message:
"Buy | Entry: 1.2050 | TP: 1.2250 | SL: 1.1950"
Alerts can be configured in TradingView to send notifications via email,
SMS, webhooks, or other platforms.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS 🎯
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To get started, you can use these settings:
STRATEGY PARAMETERS:
- MA Length: 10 (default)
- EMA Length: 20 (default)
- Volume Lookback Period: 20 (default)
- Percentile Threshold: 80% (default)
POSITION SIZING:
- Position Size Mode: "Risk Value" (for risk management)
- Fixed Risk in $: Adjust based on your account size (e.g., 1-2% of account)
- OR use "Lots Size" with 0.01 lots for small accounts
TAKE PROFIT & STOP LOSS:
- TP Mode: "%" (recommended for most instruments)
- SL Mode: "%" (recommended for most instruments)
- Take Profit (%): 2.0% (adjust based on your risk/reward preference)
- Stop Loss (%): 1.0% (adjust based on your risk tolerance)
For Forex:
- Consider using "Pips" mode for TP/SL
- Typical values: 20-50 pips TP, 10-30 pips SL
For Stocks/Indices:
- Use "%" mode for TP/SL
- Typical values: 2-5% TP, 1-2% SL
PRACTICAL EXAMPLE 📝
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Scenario: LONG Entry on EUR/USD
1. Market conditions:
- Price: 1.1000
- Volume Delta becomes strongly positive
- Volume Delta exceeds 80th percentile of recent seller volumes
2. Strategy calculates:
- Entry Price: 1.1000 (current close)
- Position Size Mode: "Risk Value"
- Fixed Risk: $50
- Stop Loss Mode: "%"
- Stop Loss: 1.0%
- Position Size = $50 / (1.1000 × 0.01) = 4.55 lots
3. Strategy opens position:
- Direction: LONG (Buy)
- Entry: 1.1000
- Take Profit: 1.1220 (2% above entry)
- Stop Loss: 1.0890 (1% below entry)
- Alert sent: "Buy | Entry: 1.1000 | TP: 1.1220 | SL: 1.0890"
4. Outcome scenarios:
- If price rises to 1.1220 → Take Profit hit (profit)
- If price falls to 1.0890 → Stop Loss hit (loss limited to $50)
IMPORTANT NOTE ⚠️
-----------------
This strategy is a technical analysis tool based on volume delta analysis.
Like all trading strategies, it does NOT guarantee profits. Trading involves
significant risks and you can lose money, including your entire investment.
Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Always:
- Use appropriate risk management
- Never risk more than you can afford to lose
- Test the strategy on historical data (backtesting) before using real money
- Start with small position sizes or paper trading
- Understand that no strategy works 100% of the time
- Consider market conditions, news events, and other factors
- Keep a trading journal to learn and improve
The author and contributors are NOT responsible for any losses incurred from
using this strategy. Trading decisions are your own responsibility. Profits
are NOT guaranteed, and losses are possible.
LICENSE 📄
---------
This code is open source and available for modification. You are free to use,
modify, and distribute this strategy. If you republish or share a modified
version, please kindly mention the original author.
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CME Quarterly ShiftsCME Quarterly Shifts - Institutional Quarter Levels
Overview:
The CME Quarterly Shifts indicator tracks price action based on actual CME futures contract rollover dates, not calendar quarters. This indicator plots the Open, High, Low, and Close (OHLC) for each quarter, with quarters defined by the third Friday of March, June, September, and December - the exact dates when CME quarterly futures contracts expire and roll over.
Why CME Contract Dates Matter:
Institutional traders, hedge funds, and large market participants typically structure their positions around futures contract expiration cycles. By tracking quarters based on CME rollover dates rather than calendar months, this indicator aligns with how major institutional players view quarterly timeframes and position their capital.
Key Features:
✓ Automatic CME contract rollover date calculation (3rd Friday of Mar/Jun/Sep/Dec)
✓ Displays Quarter Open, High, Low, and Close levels
✓ Vertical break lines marking the start of each new quarter
✓ Quarter labels (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4) for easy identification
✓ Adjustable history - show up to 20 previous quarters
✓ Fully customizable colors and line widths
✓ Works on any instrument and timeframe
✓ Toggle individual OHLC levels on/off
How to Use:
Quarter Open: The opening price when the new quarter begins (at CME rollover)
Quarter High: The highest price reached during the current quarter
Quarter Low: The lowest price reached during the current quarter
Quarter Close: The closing price from the previous quarter
These levels often act as key support/resistance zones as institutions reference them for quarterly performance, rebalancing, and position management.
Settings:
Display Options: Toggle quarterly break lines, OHLC levels, and labels
Max Quarters: Control how many historical quarters to display (1-20)
Colors: Customize colors for each level and break lines
Styles: Adjust line widths for OHLC levels and quarterly breaks
Best Practices:
Combine with other Smart Money Concepts (liquidity, order blocks, FVGs)
Watch for price reactions at quarterly Open levels
Monitor quarterly highs/lows as potential targets or stop levels
Use on higher timeframes (4H, Daily, Weekly) for clearer institutional perspective
Pairs well with monthly and yearly levels for multi-timeframe confluence
Perfect For:
ICT (Inner Circle Trader) methodology followers
Smart Money Concepts traders
Swing and position traders
Institutional-focused technical analysis
Traders tracking quarterly performance levels
Works on all markets: Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, Stocks
Statistcal Daily Profile & Ranges# Statistical Daily Profile & Ranges - TradingView Publication Guide
## Overview
The **Statistical Daily Profile & Ranges** indicator is a comprehensive tool designed to analyze intraday session behavior and daily range characteristics. It combines Average Daily Range (ADR) projection levels with detailed session-by-session statistics and probability-based trading insights derived from historical price action patterns.
## What This Indicator Does
This indicator provides traders with three core analytical components:
1. **ADR Projection Levels** - Dynamic support/resistance levels based on historical daily ranges
2. **Session Range Analysis** - Visual boxes and statistical breakdowns for four key trading sessions
3. **Dynamic Probability Display** - Real-time probability statistics based on overnight session relationships
## How It Works
### Average Daily Range (ADR) Calculation
The indicator calculates the average daily range over a user-defined lookback period (default: 10 days) and projects this range from each day's opening price. This creates two key levels:
- **ADR High**: Opening price + average daily range
- **ADR Low**: Opening price - average daily range
- **ADR Median**: The opening price (middle of the projected range)
These levels are recalculated at the start of each trading day and extend forward, providing dynamic support and resistance zones based on recent volatility characteristics.
### Session Tracking & Statistics
The indicator monitors four distinct trading sessions (times in Eastern Time):
1. **Asia Session** (8:00 PM - 2:00 AM)
2. **London Session** (2:00 AM - 8:00 AM)
3. **NY Open** (8:00 AM - 9:00 AM)
4. **NY Initial Balance** (9:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
For each session, the indicator:
- Draws a colored box showing the session's high-to-low range
- Tracks the opening price, high, and low
- Stores historical data for statistical analysis
- Calculates average ranges by day of week (Monday through Friday)
The session statistics are displayed in a customizable table showing average point ranges for each session across different weekdays, helping traders identify which sessions and days typically produce the most movement.
### Dynamic Probability System
The indicator analyzes the relationship between the Asia and London sessions to determine the current market setup. After the London session closes, it automatically detects one of four possible conditions:
**1. London Engulfs Asia**
- London session breaks both above Asia's high AND below Asia's low
- This indicates strong momentum during the European session
- Most common occurrence pattern
**2. Asia Engulfs London**
- Asia session range completely contains the London session range
- Indicates consolidation during London hours
- Relatively rare pattern (occurs approximately 5.36% of the time)
**3. London Partially Engulfs Upwards**
- London breaks above Asia's high but stays above Asia's low
- Suggests bullish momentum continuation from Asia into London
**4. London Partially Engulfs Downwards**
- London breaks below Asia's low but stays below Asia's high
- Suggests bearish momentum continuation from Asia into London
Once a condition is detected, the indicator displays a probability table showing historically observed outcomes for that specific setup, including:
- Probability of NY session taking out key levels (Asia high/low, London high/low)
- Probability of NY session engulfing the entire overnight range
- Directional bias for NY Cash session (9:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
## How to Use This Indicator
### Initial Setup
1. Add the indicator to your chart (works on any intraday timeframe below Daily)
2. Adjust the **ADR Days** setting (default: 10) to control the lookback period for range calculation
3. Adjust the **Session Lookback Days** setting (default: 50) to determine how much historical data feeds the statistics tables
### Reading the ADR Levels
- Use the **ADR High** and **ADR Low** lines as potential profit targets or areas where price may encounter resistance
- The **ADR Median** line represents the opening price and can act as a pivot point for intraday directional bias
- If price reaches the ADR High early in the session, it suggests strong bullish momentum; conversely for ADR Low
- These levels adapt daily based on recent volatility, making them more responsive than static levels
### Interpreting Session Boxes
- **Session boxes** visually highlight when each trading session is active and its price range
- Larger boxes indicate higher volatility during that session
- Compare current session ranges to the statistical averages shown in the table
- Sessions that are unusually quiet or active relative to historical averages may signal compression or expansion
### Using the Session Statistics Table
- The table shows average point ranges for each session broken down by weekday
- Identify which sessions typically produce the most movement on specific days
- For example, if London on Thursdays averages 40 points while Mondays average 25 points, you can adjust position sizing or expectations accordingly
- The **Total** column shows the overall average across all days
- Sample sizes (shown in brackets if enabled) indicate data reliability
### Trading with the Probability Table
The probability table updates dynamically after the London session closes and shows statistically probable outcomes based on 12 years of NQ futures data.
**Important Limitations:**
- **These probabilities are derived from NQ (Nasdaq E-mini futures) data only**
- **Do NOT apply these probability statistics to other instruments** (ES, stocks, forex, etc.)
- The probabilities represent historical frequencies, not guarantees
- Always combine with your own analysis, risk management, and market context
**How to Apply the Probabilities:**
When **London Engulfs Asia**:
- Watch for NY session to take out London's extremes (72.33% probability for high, 71.12% for low)
- Slight bullish bias in NY Cash session (54.80% vs 45.20%)
- Lower probability of complete overnight engulfment (44.13%)
When **Asia Engulfs London** (rare - 5.36% occurrence):
- Higher probability NY takes Asia's high (75.86%)
- Moderately high probability NY takes Asia's low (65.52%)
- Slight increase in bullish bias (58.42% vs 41.58%)
- Recognize this as an unusual setup
When **London Partially Engulfs Upwards**:
- Very high probability NY takes London high (81.51%)
- Strong probability NY takes London low (64.45%)
- Moderate probability NY takes Asian low (53.16%)
- Slight bullish bias (55.52%)
When **London Partially Engulfs Downwards**:
- Very high probability NY takes London low (75.29%)
- Strong probability NY takes London high (68.80%)
- Moderate probability NY takes Asian high (56.44%)
- Slight bullish bias maintained (52.99%)
### Practical Trading Applications
**Scenario 1: Range Projection**
If the ADR is 500 points and the market opens at 25,000:
- ADR High: 25,500 (potential resistance/target)
- ADR Low: 24,500 (potential support/target)
- Monitor how price interacts with these levels throughout the day
**Scenario 2: Session-Based Trading**
Using the statistics table, you notice London on Wednesdays averages 35 points. During a Wednesday London session:
- If London has already moved 30 points, the session may be exhausting its typical range
- If London has only moved 15 points with an hour remaining, there may be expansion potential
- Adjust stop losses and targets based on typical session behavior
**Scenario 3: Probability-Based Setup**
It's 8:05 AM ET and the indicator shows "London Partially Engulfs Upwards":
- You now know there's an 81.51% historical probability NY will take out London's high
- There's a 53.16% probability NY will reach down to Asia's low
- The NY Cash session has a slight bullish bias (55.52%)
- Consider this alongside your technical analysis for directional bias and level targeting
## Customization Options
### Visual Settings
- **Line Width**: Adjust thickness of ADR levels
- **ADR Color/Style**: Customize appearance of ADR projection lines (solid, dashed, dotted)
- **Median Line**: Toggle visibility and customize appearance separately
- **Session Box Colors**: Customize each session's box color independently
- **Show Session Boxes**: Toggle session box visibility on/off
### Label Settings
- **ADR Labels**: Show/hide labels for ADR High and ADR Low, adjust size
- **Median Label**: Separate control for median line label
- **Session Labels**: Show/hide session name labels, adjust size
- **Label Colors**: Customize text colors for all labels
### Table Settings
- **Session Stats Table**: Position (9 locations available), size (Tiny to Huge), toggle on/off
- **Sample Sizes**: Show/hide the number of historical samples used for each calculation
- **Probabilities Table**: Separate position and size controls, toggle on/off
### Session Times
- Each session's time range can be customized to fit different markets or preferences
- All times are in Eastern Time (America/New_York timezone)
## Technical Notes
### Data Requirements
- The indicator requires sufficient historical data based on your lookback settings
- Minimum recommended: 50+ days of intraday data for reliable statistics
- Works on any timeframe below Daily (1-minute, 5-minute, 15-minute, etc.)
### Calculation Methodology
- **ADR Calculation**: Simple average of absolute daily high-low ranges
- **Session Statistics**: Mean average of ranges for each session filtered by day of week
- **Condition Detection**: Boolean logic comparing session high/low relationships
- All calculations update in real-time as new bars form
### Probability Data Source
The probability statistics displayed in the dynamic table are derived from:
- **Dataset**: 12 years of NQ (Nasdaq E-mini futures) historical data
- **Methodology**: Frequency analysis of outcomes following specific setup conditions
- **Time Period**: Multiple market cycles including various volatility regimes
**Critical Warning**: These probabilities are specific to NQ and reflect that instrument's behavior patterns. Market microstructure, participant behavior, and volatility characteristics differ significantly across instruments. Do not apply these NQ-derived probabilities to other markets (ES, RTY, YM, individual stocks, forex, commodities, etc.).
## Best Practices
1. **Combine with Other Analysis**: Use this indicator as one component of a complete trading methodology, not a standalone system
2. **Respect Risk Management**: Probabilities are not certainties; always use proper position sizing and stop losses
3. **Context Matters**: High-impact news events, holiday trading, and extreme volatility can invalidate typical patterns
4. **Verify Statistics**: Monitor your own results and compare to the displayed probabilities
5. **Adapt Session Times**: If trading instruments with different active hours, adjust session times accordingly
6. **Regular Calibration**: Periodically review if the session averages and probabilities remain relevant to current market conditions
## Understanding Originality
This indicator is original in its approach to combining three analytical frameworks into a single tool:
1. **Dynamic ADR Projection**: Unlike static pivot points, these levels adapt daily based on recent volatility
2. **Session-Specific Statistics**: Goes beyond simple volume profiles by quantifying average ranges for specific time windows across weekdays
3. **Conditional Probability Display**: Automatically detects overnight session relationships and displays relevant probability data rather than showing all scenarios simultaneously
The conditional logic system that determines which probability set to display is a key differentiator—traders only see the statistics relevant to the current market setup, reducing information overload and improving decision-making clarity.
## Summary
The **Statistical Daily Profile & Ranges** indicator provides traders with a comprehensive framework for understanding daily range potential, session-specific behavior patterns, and probability-based setup analysis. By combining ADR projection levels with detailed session statistics and dynamic probability displays, traders gain multiple perspectives on potential price movement within the trading day.
The indicator is most effective when used to:
- Set realistic profit targets based on average daily range
- Identify which sessions typically produce movement on specific weekdays
- Understand probability-weighted outcomes for different overnight setup conditions (NQ only)
- Visualize session ranges and compare them to historical averages
Remember that all statistical analysis reflects historical patterns, and market behavior can change. Always combine indicator signals with sound risk management, proper position sizing, and your own market analysis.
Liquidity Sweep Guardian (Universal % or point based)
Liquidity Sweep Guardian - Complete User Guide
## Overview
The **Liquidity Sweep Guardian** is a visual warning system designed to prevent premature counter-trend trades (fades) near Previous Day High (PDH) and Previous Day Low (PDL) levels. This indicator helps you avoid one of the most common trading mistakes: fading too early before liquidity sweeps complete.
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## 🎯 Core Trading Principle
### **THE GOLDEN RULE: Don't Fade Until It's Unlocked**
Price often **accelerates into key levels** to sweep liquidity before reversing. Trading against this momentum is extremely dangerous.
**The Process:**
1. **Danger Zone** (Red/White Box) = ⚠️ **DO NOT FADE** - Sweep likely incoming
2. **Sweep Occurs** (Triangle marker appears) = Price penetrates the level
3. **Reclaim Happens** (Price returns above/below level) = Level is tested
4. **🔓 UNLOCKED** (Gold border, green label) = **NOW you may CONSIDER a fade**
> **Important:** "UNLOCKED" means you may now *consider* a fade setup. It is NOT a trade signal itself. You still need your entry confirmation, risk management, and trade plan.
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## 📊 Visual Elements Explained
### 1. **Danger Zone Boxes (Red Border by Default)**
**Two types of zones around PDH/PDL:**
- **Outer Danger Zone** (White fill): ±75pts (or 0.30%) around the level
- Indicates proximity to a key level where sweeps commonly occur
- Yellow/cautious trading zone
- **Inner Critical Zone** (Black fill): ±25pts (or 0.10%) around the level
- Highest probability area for liquidity sweep traps
- Avoid fading here at all costs
**What to do:**
- When price enters these zones, **wait and watch**
- Do not initiate counter-trend positions
- Allow the sweep to play out
### 2. **Unlocked Zones (Gold Border #ffeb3b)**
When a zone turns **gold/yellow** with green fill:
- The level has been swept AND reclaimed
- The liquidity grab is complete
- You may now look for fade opportunities with proper confirmation
### 3. **PDH/PDL Lines**
- **PDH Line** (Red): Previous Day High with price label
- **PDL Line** (Green): Previous Day Low with price label
- These are your key reference levels for the session
### 4. **Sweep Labels**
**Triangle Markers (SWEEP):**
- **Green Triangle** = Clean sweep (10-25pts penetration)
- **Orange Triangle** = Extended sweep (25-50pts penetration)
- **Red Triangle** = Deep penetration (50+ pts) - likely continuation, not reversal
**Warning Labels:**
- **⚠️ DEEP CONTINUATION?** = Penetration too deep, probably NOT a reversal setup
**Unlock Labels:**
- **🔓 LONG UNLOCKED** = PDL swept and reclaimed, may consider long fades
- **🔓 SHORT UNLOCKED** = PDH swept and reclaimed, may consider short fades
---
## ⚙️ Settings Guide
### **Calculation Mode**
**Use Percentage Mode (Default: ON)**
- ✅ **Enabled**: Universal mode - works on NQ, ES, RTY, stocks, crypto, forex
- ❌ **Disabled**: Fixed points mode - for specific instruments only
**When to use each:**
- **Percentage Mode**: Trading multiple instruments, or instruments with varying price levels
- **Fixed Points Mode**: Single instrument focus (e.g., only trading NQ at current levels)
### **Danger Zone Settings**
**Percentage Mode (Default for Universal Use):**
- **Danger Zone**: 0.30% each side (≈75pts on NQ@25,000)
- **Critical Zone**: 0.10% each side (≈25pts on NQ@25,000)
**Fixed Points Mode (For NQ Specifically):**
- **Danger Zone**: 75 points each side
- **Critical Zone**: 25 points each side
**Adjustment Tips:**
- For more volatile instruments: Increase percentages/points
- For less volatile instruments: Decrease percentages/points
- For higher timeframes: Use wider zones
- For lower timeframes: Use tighter zones
### **Sweep Classification**
**What defines a "real" sweep:**
- **Minimum**: 10pts / 0.04% - Shallow penetration may not grab enough liquidity
- **Optimal**: 10-25pts / 0.04-0.10% - "Goldilocks zone" for reversal setups
- **Extended**: 25-50pts / 0.10-0.20% - Deeper sweep, less reliable
- **Continuation**: 50+pts / 0.20%+ - Too deep, likely NOT reversing
**Max Bars for Reclaim**: 5 bars (default)
- Price should reclaim the level relatively quickly
- If it takes too long, the sweep may have failed
### **Visual Customization**
**Box Settings:**
- **Left Extension**: 60 bars (how far back the box extends)
- **Right Extension**: 50 bars (how far forward the box extends)
**Toggle Options:**
- Show/Hide Danger Zone Boxes
- Show/Hide PDH/PDL Lines
- Show/Hide Price Labels on lines
- Show/Hide Sweep Labels
- Show/Hide Unlock Labels
### **Color Customization**
All colors are fully customizable:
- Danger Zone Fill & Border
- Critical Zone Fill & Border
- Unlocked Zone Fill & Border
- PDH/PDL Line Colors
- PDH/PDL Label Colors
- Border Widths (1-5 pixels)
- Line Widths (1-5 pixels)
---
## 🎓 Trading Strategy Examples
### **Example 1: Long Setup at PDL**
1. **Morning**: Price approaches PDL (danger zone appears)
2. **Don't Fade Yet**: Price enters critical zone - resist urge to buy
3. **Sweep**: Price drops 15pts below PDL (green triangle appears)
4. **Reclaim**: Price closes back above PDL within 3 bars
5. **🔓 UNLOCKED**: Gold border + "LONG UNLOCKED" label appears
6. **Trade Setup**: Now look for bullish confirmation (order flow, structure, etc.)
### **Example 2: Avoiding a Trap at PDH**
1. **Afternoon**: Price rallies into PDH danger zone
2. **Temptation**: You want to short here (it "looks toppy")
3. **Sweep**: Price breaks 50pts above PDH (red triangle + ⚠️ warning)
4. **Continuation**: Deep penetration suggests continuation, not reversal
5. **Result**: No unlock occurs, price keeps running higher - trap avoided!
### **Example 3: Failed Unlock (No Trade)**
1. Price sweeps PDL by 12pts (green triangle)
2. Price struggles to reclaim PDL, stays below for 10+ bars
3. No "UNLOCKED" label appears
4. **Correct Action**: Do not fade - sweep failed to reclaim
---
## 📱 Alerts
The indicator includes built-in alerts for:
- **Entering Danger Zones**: Get warned when price approaches PDH/PDL
- **Sweep Detection**: Know immediately when a level is swept
- **Unlock Signals**: Get notified when fade setups become available
- **Continuation Warnings**: Alert when penetration suggests continuation
**To Set Alerts:**
1. Right-click indicator → "Add Alert"
2. Select desired alert condition
3. Configure notification preferences
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## ⚠️ Important Disclaimers
### **What This Indicator IS:**
✅ A visual warning system to prevent premature fades
✅ A tool to identify when liquidity sweeps have completed
✅ A framework for counter-trend trade timing
### **What This Indicator IS NOT:**
❌ A complete trading system
❌ An entry signal generator
❌ A guarantee of trade success
❌ A substitute for proper risk management
### **Always Remember:**
- "UNLOCKED" = You may CONSIDER a fade (not a signal to trade)
- You still need your own entry confirmation
- You still need proper stop placement
- You still need position sizing and risk management
- Not every unlock leads to a successful trade
- Market context and order flow still matter
---
## 🔧 Recommended Settings by Instrument
### **NQ (Nasdaq-100 E-mini Futures)**
- Mode: Percentage or Fixed Points
- Percentage: 0.30% / 0.10% (default)
- Fixed Points: 75pts / 25pts (default)
### **ES (S&P 500 E-mini Futures)**
- Mode: Percentage
- Danger: 0.25% / Critical: 0.08%
- Or Fixed Points: 15pts / 5pts
### **RTY (Russell 2000 E-mini Futures)**
- Mode: Percentage
- Danger: 0.35% / Critical: 0.12%
- Or Fixed Points: 8pts / 3pts
### **Stocks (High Volume Large Caps)**
- Mode: Percentage (recommended)
- Danger: 0.20-0.40% / Critical: 0.08-0.15%
- Adjust based on ATR and volatility
### **Crypto (BTC, ETH)**
- Mode: Percentage (essential)
- Danger: 0.40-0.60% / Critical: 0.15-0.20%
- Higher volatility requires wider zones
---
## 💡 Pro Tips
1. **Use on Higher Timeframes**: Works best on 5min, 15min, 1hr charts
2. **Combine with Order Flow**: Use with footprint/delta for confirmation
3. **Watch Volume**: Strong volume on sweep = better reversal potential
4. **Consider Time of Day**: Sweeps during RTH often more reliable
5. **Multiple Timeframes**: Check if higher TF also shows unlock
6. **Don't Force Trades**: Not every session produces clean setups
7. **Journal Results**: Track which unlock types work best for you
8. **Respect Continuation Signals**: When indicator says "too deep," listen
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## 🆘 Troubleshooting
**Q: Box isn't showing up**
A: Check that "Show Danger Zone Boxes" is enabled in Visual Settings
**Q: No price on labels**
A: Enable "Show Price Labels on Lines" in Visual Settings
**Q: Zones seem too tight/wide**
A: Adjust Danger Zone % or points based on current volatility
**Q: Getting too many/too few unlocks**
A: Adjust sweep classification thresholds (min/max penetration)
**Q: Want thicker/thinner lines**
A: Adjust line widths in "PDH/PDL Line Colors" section
**Q: Colors not matching my chart theme**
A: Fully customize all colors in the color settings groups
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## 📚 Additional Resources
- Study price action around PDH/PDL on your instruments
- Learn about liquidity sweeps and stop hunts
- Understand market structure and order flow
- Practice identifying setups on replay/historical data
- Keep a trading journal of unlock scenarios
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*Remember: The best trade is often the one you don't take. This indicator helps you avoid the trades you shouldn't take, so you can focus on the ones you should.*
