ICT TIME ELEMENTS [KaninFX]## Overview
The ICT Time Elements indicator is a comprehensive trading tool designed to visualize the most critical market sessions and timeframes according to Inner Circle Trader (ICT) methodology. This indicator helps traders identify high-probability trading opportunities by highlighting key market sessions, killzones, and liquidity periods throughout the trading day.
## Key Features
### 🕐 Complete ICT Time Framework
- **Asian Range**: 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM (NY Time) - Evening consolidation period
- **London Killzone**: 2:00 AM - 5:00 AM (NY Time) - European market opening liquidity
- **NY Killzone**: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM (NY Time) - US market opening with high volatility
- **Silver Bullet Sessions**:
- London Silver Bullet: 3:00 AM - 4:00 AM
- AM Silver Bullet: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- PM Silver Bullet: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- **Lunch Hours**: 5:00 AM - 7:00 AM & 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Lower volatility periods)
- **News Embargo**: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM (High impact news release window)
- **20-Minute Macros**: :50 to :10 minutes of each hour (Short-term reversal periods)
- **True Day Close**: 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM (Official market close)
### 🎨 Visual Customization
- **Multiple Themes**: Dark, Light, and Custom color schemes
- **Adjustable Opacity**: Control zone transparency (0-100%)
- **Font Customization**: Tiny, Small, Normal, Large text sizes
- **Custom Colors**: Personalize each zone with your preferred colors
- **Professional Display**: Clean histogram visualization with zone labels
### 🌍 Multi-Timezone Support
Built-in support for major trading centers:
- America/New_York (Default)
- America/Chicago
- America/Los_Angeles
- Europe/London
- Asia/Tokyo
- Asia/Shanghai
- Australia/Sydney
### 📊 Smart Information Display
- **Real-time Zone Detection**: Automatically identifies current active session
- **Zone Labels**: Clear labeling at the center of each time period
- **Current Zone Indicator**: Arrow pointer showing the active session
- **Comprehensive Info Table**: Quick reference for all time zones and their schedules
- **Flexible Table Positioning**: Place info table in any corner of your chart
### ⚡ Performance Optimized
- **Memory Management**: Automatic cleanup of old labels to maintain performance
- **Efficient Processing**: Optimized time calculations for smooth operation
- **Resource Control**: Limited label generation to prevent system overload
## How It Works
The indicator continuously monitors the current time against predefined ICT session schedules. When price action enters a recognized time zone, the indicator:
1. **Highlights the Period**: Colors the histogram bar according to the active session
2. **Labels the Zone**: Places descriptive text identifying the current market condition
3. **Updates Info Table**: Shows current session status and complete schedule
4. **Tracks Macro Periods**: Identifies 20-minute reversal windows within major sessions
### Special Features
- **Macro Detection**: Automatically identifies when current time falls within a 20-minute macro period
- **Session Overlap Handling**: Properly manages overlapping time zones with priority logic
- **Dynamic Color Adjustment**: Theme-aware color selection for optimal visibility
## Best Use Cases
### For ICT Traders
- Identify optimal entry times during killzone sessions
- Recognize silver bullet opportunities for quick scalps
- Avoid trading during lunch hour consolidations
- Prepare for news embargo volatility
### For Session Traders
- Track major market session transitions
- Plan trading strategy around high-liquidity periods
- Understand global market flow and timing
### For Swing Traders
- Identify macro trend continuation points
- Time position entries during optimal sessions
- Understand market structure changes across sessions
## Installation & Setup
1. Add the indicator to your TradingView chart
2. Select your preferred timezone from the dropdown
3. Choose theme (Dark/Light) or customize colors
4. Adjust font size and table position to your preference
5. Enable/disable features as needed for your trading style
## Pro Tips
- **Combine with Price Action**: Use time zones alongside support/resistance levels
- **Focus on Killzones**: Highest probability setups occur during London and NY killzones
- **Watch Silver Bullets**: These 1-hour windows often provide excellent reversal opportunities
- **Respect Lunch Hours**: Lower volatility periods - consider smaller position sizes
- **News Embargo Awareness**: Prepare for potential whipsaws during 8:30-9:30 AM
## Conclusion
The ICT Time Elements indicator transforms complex ICT timing concepts into an easy-to-read visual tool. Whether you're a beginner learning ICT methodology or an experienced trader looking to optimize your timing, this indicator provides the essential market session awareness needed for successful trading.
*Compatible with all TradingView plans and timeframes. Works best on 1-minute to 1-hour charts for optimal session visualization.*
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TLC sessionA Professional Intraday Session Tracker with VWAP and Economic Event Integration
Description
This indicator provides visual tracking of major trading sessions (Asian, London, New York) combined with VWAP calculations and macroeconomic event zones. It's designed for intraday traders who need to monitor session overlaps, liquidity periods, and high-impact news events.
The basic script of trading sessions was taken as a basis and refined for greater convenience.
Key Features:
Customizable Session Tracking: Visualize up to 3 trading sessions with adjustable time zones (supports IANA & GMT formats)
Dynamic VWAP Integration: Built-in Volume-Weighted Average Price calculation
Macro Event Zones: Highlights key economic announcement windows (adjustable for summer/winter time)
Price Action Visualization: Displays open/close prices, session ranges, and average price levels
Automatic DST Adjustment: Uses IANA timezone database for daylight savings awareness
How It Works
1. Trading Session Detection
Three fully configurable sessions (e.g., Asia, London, New York)
Each session displays:
Colored background zone
Opening price (dashed line)
Closing price (dashed line)
Average price (dotted line)
Optional label with session name
2. VWAP Calculation
Standard Volume-Weighted Average Price plotted as circled line
Helps identify fair value within each session
3. Macro Event Zones
Special highlighted period for economic news releases
Automatically adjusts for summer/winter time
Default set to 1000-1200 (summer) or 0900-1100 (winter) GMT-5 (US session open)
Why This Indicator is Unique
Multi-Session Awareness
Unlike simple session indicators, this tool:
Tracks price development within each session
Shows session overlaps (critical for volatility periods)
Maintains separate VWAP calculations across sessions
Professional-Grade Features
IANA timezone support (automatic DST handling)
Customizable visual elements (toggle labels, ranges, averages)
Object-based architecture (clean, efficient rendering)
News event integration (helps avoid trading during high-impact releases)
Usage Recommendations
Best Timeframes
1-minute to 1-hour charts (intraday focus)
Not recommended for daily+ timeframes
Trading Applications
1. Session Breakout Strategy: Trade breakouts when London/New York sessions open
2. VWAP Reversion: Fade moves that deviate too far from VWAP
3. News Avoidance: Reduce position sizing during macro event windows
Visual Example
Asian session (red)
London session (blue)
New York session (purple)
Macro event zone (white)
VWAP line (gold circles)
The basic script of trading sessions was taken as a basis and refined for greater convenience.
One Setup for Life ICTGuided by ICT tutoring, I create this versatile 'One Trading Set Up For Life' indicator
This indicator shows a different way of viewing the "Highs and Lows" of Previous Sessions, drawing from the current day until 09:30 AM, the time at which the Highs and Lows of the previous day's sessions can be taken into consideration for a Reversal or for a Take profit.
Levels tested after 9.30am will be blocked so you have a good and clear view of the levels affected
Timing Session =
London: 02:00 to 05:00
New York: 9.30am to 12.30pm
Lunch: 12.30pm to 1pm
PM Session: 1.30pm to 4pm
The user has the possibility to:
- Choose to view sessions or not
- Choose to show levels from previous sessions
- Choose to show today's session levels
- Choose between 08:30 and 09:30 the starting time for the Liquidity taken
- Choose to view High and Low only from the previous day
- See both the name of the Sessions and the price of the levels
The indicator must be used as ICT shows in its concepts, the indicator takes into consideration both previous sessions and today's sessions, and the session levels can be used both for a reversal and for a possible Take Profit like the example here under
Reversal =
Possible Take Profit =
If something is not clear, comment below and I will reply as soon as possible.
Short Volume StamperHello!
BE SURE TO RUN THE SCRIPT WITH BAR REPLAY TO SEE WHAT IT DOES! I hope you like it!
This script calculates the total short volume, total volume, and the short volume / total volume ratio since the 2-year high price. In addition, the approximate dollar value of all short volume since the 2-year high, and the approximate dollar value of all non-short sell volume since the 2-year high is calculated using VWAP. A red line (short interest ratio >= 20%) connects the 2-year high to current session’s high price; a green line (short interest ratio < 20%) connects the 2-year high to the current session’s high.
The script also “stamps” sessions in which a NEW 1-year high in SHORT volume is achieved, and when a PIVOT POINT high is achieved (highest high over 51 sessions). When a new high in short volume is achieved the script aggregates the total volume and short volume for the 5 sessions prior to the new high, the session of the new high, and the 4 sessions after the new high (10 sessions). Additional volume calculations are performed for the 10 session period!
When a pivot point high is achieved the script aggregates the total volume and short volume for the 3 sessions prior to the pivot high, the session of the pivot high, and the 2 sessions after the new high (6 sessions). Additional volume calculations are performed for the 6 session period!
Red labels, red boxes, and red lines indicate a short volume ratio greater than or equal to 20% over the corresponding period!
Green labels, green boxes, and green lines indicate a short volume ratio less than 20% over the corresponding period!
Supply/Demand Zones - Fixed v3 (Cross YES Only)This Pine Script indicator creates Supply/Demand Zones with specific filtering criteria for TradingView. Here's a comprehensive description:
Supply/Demand Zones -(Cross YES Only)
Core Functionality
Session-Based Analysis: Identifies and visualizes price ranges during user-defined time sessions
Cross Validation Filter: Only displays zones when the "Cross" condition is met (Open and Close prices cross the mid-range level)
Real-Time Monitoring: Tracks price action during active sessions and creates zones after session completion
Key Features
Time Range Configuration
Customizable session hours (start/end time with minute precision)
Timezone support (default: Europe/Bucharest)
Flexible scheduling for different trading sessions
Visual Elements
Range Border: Dotted outline showing the full session range (High to Low)
Key Levels: Horizontal lines for High, Low, and Mid-range levels
Sub-Range Zones: Shaded areas showing Open and Close price zones
Percentage Labels: Display the percentage of range occupied by Open/Close zones
Active Session Background: Blue background highlighting during active sessions
Smart Filtering System
Cross Condition: Only creates zones when:
Open < Mid AND Close > Mid (bullish cross), OR
Open > Mid AND Close < Mid (bearish cross)
This filter ensures only significant price movements that cross the session's midpoint are highlighted
Customization Options
Display Controls: Toggle visibility for borders, lines, zones, and labels
Color Schemes: Full color customization for all elements
Transparency Settings: Adjustable transparency for zone fills
Text Styling: Configurable label colors and information display
Technical Specifications
Maximum capacity: 500 boxes, 500 lines, 200 labels
Overlay indicator (draws directly on price chart)
Bar-time based positioning for accurate historical placement
Use Cases
Supply/Demand Trading: Identify key price levels where institutions may have interest
Session Analysis: Understand price behavior during specific trading hours
Breakout Detection: Focus on sessions where price crosses significant levels
Support/Resistance: Use range levels for future trade planning
What Makes It Unique
The "Cross YES Only" filter ensures that only meaningful price sessions are highlighted - those where the market shows directional bias by crossing from one side of the range to the other, indicating potential institutional interest or significant market sentiment shifts.
Globex, Extended, Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly Range* Adds Right Side Only Price Line & Labels for Tracking without Extending Both Sides
* Tracks Current, Previous, and Two Previous Globex Sessions/ Futures:
* Tracks Current, Previous, and Two Previous Extended Session/ Stocks:
* Tracks Current, Previous, Two, & Three Previous Day Session/ Equities:
* Tracks Current, Last, Two, Three, Four, & Five Week Session/ Equities:
* Tracks Current, Last, Two, Three, Four, & Five Month Session/ Equities:
* Tracks Current, Last, Two, Three, Four, & Five Year Session/ Equities:
* Allows Custom Range on Globex, Extended, & Daily Sessions
* Allows Custom Range on Weekly, Monthly, & Yearly Sessions
* Lines & Labels Are Not Visible on Chart Scales
* Reversible Text & Background Color
* Lines Extend Accordingly with Range
* Labels show Price & Percent Change
* Background Colors should match Chart Color to avoid Overlapping Text & Labels
* Lines have Offset Extension
* Labels have Offset Extension
* Globex Session is only visible on Futures & if Current Timeframe is Intraday
* Extended Session is only visible on Stocks & if Current Timeframe is Intraday
* Daily, Weekly, Monthly, & Yearly Sessions are visible on All Symbols & All Timeframes
* Globex, Extended, & Regular use their Default Time Sessions but allow Customization
* For Back Testing Default Sessions, switch over on the Menu to Style and Turn On/Off their Background Color; Any Area on the Chart Without Background Color is Regular Session
VX-Session-Boxes-(AM/PM Split)(Customizable) by Ikaru-s-VX-Session-Boxes-(AM/PM Split) is a session-based visualization tool for TradingView that highlights major market sessions directly on the chart using dotted range boxes and an optional AM/PM split.
The indicator allows traders to visually separate market behavior across different sessions while keeping the chart clean and readable.
🔹 Key Features
Custom Session Definitions
Define up to 4 independent sessions using TradingView’s session format (HHMM-HHMM + weekdays).
Timezone-Aware
All sessions are calculated using a user-defined timezone (IANA or UTC offset), ensuring accurate session alignment across markets.
Dotted Session Boxes
Each session is drawn as a dotted box based on the session’s high/low range, providing a clear view of volatility and price structure.
AM / PM Split Visualization
Sessions can be visually split into AM and PM parts:
Separate box shading for AM and PM
Optional dotted vertical split line at the AM → PM transition (12:00 in the selected timezone)
Session Labels
Optional labels at the start of each session for quick identification (e.g. Sydney, Tokyo, London, New York).
Fully Customizable Visuals
Adjustable opacity, border width, and visibility toggles for boxes, split lines, and labels.
🔹 Use Cases
Session-based market analysis (Asia / London / New York)
Identifying session ranges and volatility expansion
Observing price behavior differences between AM and PM
Studying session transitions and liquidity shifts
🔹 Notes
Session boxes are based on session high and low, not full chart height.
AM/PM split is based on 12:00 (noon) in the selected timezone.
Designed for clarity and performance on intraday timeframes.
🔹 Compatibility
Pine Script® v6
Works on all intraday timeframes
Overlay indicator (draws directly on the price chart)
Ultimate_Price_Action_Tool_V2 by chaitu50cUltimate_Price_Action_Tool_V2 by chaitu50c — Session-Based SR Box Engine
This indicator builds clean, session-aware support and resistance “zones” from pure price action. It is designed for intraday and positional traders who want objective, rule-based zones instead of manual drawing.
Core Logic
Price-action based MAIN zones
Detects bullish and bearish breakouts using a strict body-structure:
Single-candle and double-candle breakout patterns.
Breakouts are confirmed only when closes break beyond previous highs/lows.
From each valid breakout, the tool builds a MAIN Support or MAIN Resistance box:
For bullish breaks, the zone is created from a combined low to the nearest open/close in the breakout combo.
For bearish breaks, the zone is created from a combined high to the nearest open/close in the breakout combo.
Optional first-box logic:
Can create the very first MAIN zone in a session from a simple opposite-color pair (without a full breakout), if enabled.
SUB zones on break
When price breaks a MAIN Support downwards with a red candle, the MAIN box is removed/frozen and:
A new SUB Resistance box is created above, using the current bar’s structure.
When price breaks a MAIN Resistance upwards with a green candle:
A new SUB Support box is created below.
SUB zones are optional and can be fully disabled if the user prefers a clean MAIN-only view.
Session Handling
The script is fully session-aware and can work in different market structures:
Session Mode options
Clock Session
Uses a fixed time window (e.g., 09:15–15:30).
Zones can be shown only inside the session or kept visible outside, depending on settings.
New Day
Each new trading day is treated as a fresh session.
Auto Gap
A new session starts whenever the time gap between candles exceeds a user-defined threshold (in minutes).
Session IDs and history
Each new session gets its own ID.
You can display zones for the last N sessions (including current).
Older sessions fade out visually but remain internally tracked to control visibility.
Main Features & Options
Initial Right Offset
Every new zone is projected to the right by a configurable number of bars.
All active boxes continuously extend with this offset, keeping zones clearly projected into the future.
Single MAIN per side (per session)
Optional constraint to have only:
One active MAIN Support and
One active MAIN Resistance
per session on the chart.
This prevents overcrowding and focuses on the most recent key structure.
MAIN vs SUB Overlap Control
When a new MAIN zone overlaps an existing SUB zone, you can choose:
Suppress MAIN (ignore the new MAIN if it clashes with a SUB),
Remove SUB (delete overlapping SUB zones and keep the new MAIN), or
Allow Both (plot everything and let the trader decide).
Vertical overlap is evaluated using a configurable minimum overlap percentage.
SUB suppression under MAIN
SUB boxes that overlap strongly with active MAIN zones can be auto-suppressed to avoid redundant clutter.
This suppression uses the same percent-based overlap logic.
Broken MAIN box handling
When a MAIN zone is broken:
Option 1: Fully delete it (classic behavior).
Option 2: Convert it into a 1-bar “marker” box at its origin, so you still see where the original zone formed without extending into the future.
Break candle coloring
The candle that breaks a MAIN zone can be optionally painted:
Red when breaking support.
Green when breaking resistance.
Helps visually confirm genuine breaks vs. simple intrabar tests.
Visual & Styling Controls
Separate style controls for:
MAIN Support / MAIN Resistance
Independent fill and border colors.
SUB Support / SUB Resistance
Independent fill and border colors.
Opacity and border colors are internally managed so that:
Recent sessions are clearly visible.
Older sessions are softly faded to maintain context without noise.
Typical Use Cases
Intraday traders looking for:
Clean, rule-based supply and demand zones.
Zones that respect actual session structure (clock, daily, or gap-based).
Swing traders who:
Want to track how current price reacts to the most recent 1–N sessions’ zones.
Price action traders who:
Prefer breakout-based zones rather than indicator-driven levels.
Need automatic zone management (creation, extension, break handling, and suppression).
This tool is built to be modular and configurable: you can run it minimal (only MAIN zones, single side per session) or fully featured (MAIN + SUB, multi-session history, overlap handling, and break paints). All logic is strictly price-action based with no dependency on volume or external indicators.
USDJPY Fair Value Gap + Session Strategy🎯 Overview
This strategy combines Fair Value Gaps (FVGs) with session-based order flow analysis, specifically optimized for USDJPY. It identifies price inefficiencies left behind by institutional order flow during high-volatility trading sessions, offering a modern alternative to traditional lagging indicators.
🔬 What Are Fair Value Gaps?
Fair Value Gaps represent areas where aggressive institutional buying or selling created "gaps" in the market structure:
Bullish FVG: Price moves up so aggressively that it leaves unfilled buy orders behind
Bearish FVG: Price moves down so quickly that it leaves unfilled sell orders behind
Research shows approximately 80% of FVGs get "filled" (price returns to the gap) within 20-60 bars, making them highly predictable trading zones.
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FVG Detection Logic:
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// Bullish FVG: Gap between high and current low
bullishFVG = low > high and high > high
// Bearish FVG: Gap between low and current high
bearishFVG = high < low and low < low
🌏 Session-Based Trading
Why Sessions Matter for USDJPY
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Tokyo Session (00:00-09:00 UTC)
Highest volatility during first hour (00:00-01:00 UTC)
Average movement: 51-60 pips
Best for breakout strategies
London/NY Overlap (13:00-16:00 UTC)
Maximum liquidity and institutional participation
Tightest spreads and most reliable FVG formations
Optimal for continuation trades
Monday Premium Effect
USDJPY moves 120+ pips on Mondays due to weekend positioning
Enhanced FVG formation during session opens
📊 Strategy Components
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1. Fair Value Gap Detection
Identifies bullish and bearish FVGs automatically
Age limit: FVGs expire after 20 bars to avoid stale setups
Size filter: Minimum gap size to filter out noise
2. Session Filtering
Tokyo Open focus: Trades during first hour of Asian session
London/NY Overlap: Captures high-liquidity institutional flows
Weekend gap strategy: Enhanced signals on Monday opens
3. Volume Confirmation
Requires 1.5x average volume spike
Confirms institutional participation
Reduces false signals
4. Trend Alignment
50 EMA filter ensures trades align with higher timeframe trend
Long trades above EMA, short trades below
Prevents costly counter-trend trades
5. Risk Management
2:1 Risk/Reward minimum ensures profitability with 40%+ win rate
Percentage-based stops adapt to USDJPY volatility (0.3% default)
Configurable position sizing
🎯 Entry Conditions
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Long Entry (BUY)
✅ Bullish FVG detected in previous bars
✅ Price returns to FVG zone during active trading session
✅ Volume spike above 1.5x average
✅ Price above 50 EMA (trend confirmation)
✅ Bullish candle closes within FVG zone
✅ Trading during Tokyo open OR London/NY overlap
Short Entry (SELL)
✅ Bearish FVG detected in previous bars
✅ Price returns to FVG zone during active trading session
✅ Volume spike above 1.5x average
✅ Price below 50 EMA (trend confirmation)
✅ Bearish candle closes within FVG zone
✅ Trading during Tokyo open OR London/NY overlap
📈 Expected Performance
Backtesting Results (Based on Similar Strategies):
Win Rate: 44-59% (profitable due to high R:R ratio)
Average Winner: 60-90 pips during London/NY sessions
Average Loser: 30-40 pips (tight stops at FVG boundaries)
Risk/Reward: 2:1 minimum, often 3:1 during strong trends
Best Performance: Monday Tokyo opens and Wednesday London/NY overlaps
Why This Works for USDJPY:
90% correlation with US-Japan bond yield spreads
High volatility provides sufficient pip movement
Heavy institutional/central bank participation creates clear FVGs
Consistent volatility patterns across trading sessions
⚙️ Configurable Parameters
Session Settings:
Trade Tokyo Session (Enable/Disable)
Trade London/NY Overlap (Enable/Disable)
FVG Settings:
FVG Minimum Size (Filter small gaps)
Maximum FVG Age (20 bars default)
Show FVG Markers (Visual display)
Volume Settings:
Use Volume Filter (Enable/Disable)
Volume Multiplier (1.5x default)
Volume Average Period (20 bars)
Trend Settings:
Use Trend Filter (Enable/Disable)
Trend EMA Period (50 default)
Risk Management:
Risk/Reward Ratio (2.0 default)
Stop Loss Percentage (0.3% default)
🎨 Visual Indicators
🟡 Yellow Line: 50 EMA trend filter
🟢 Green Triangles: Long entry signals
🔴 Red Triangles: Short entry signals
🟢 Green Dots: Bullish FVG zones
🔴 Red Dots: Bearish FVG zones
🟦 Blue Background: Tokyo open session
🟧 Orange Background: London/NY overlap
📊 Recommended Settings
Optimal Timeframes:
Primary: 5-minute charts (scalping)
Secondary: 15-minute charts (swing trading)
Parameter Optimization:
Conservative: Stop Loss 0.2%, R:R 2:1, Volume 2.0x
Balanced: Stop Loss 0.3%, R:R 2:1, Volume 1.5x (default)
Aggressive: Stop Loss 0.4%, R:R 1.5:1, Volume 1.2x
Risk Management:
Maximum 1-2% of account per trade
Daily loss limit: Stop after 3-5 consecutive losses
Use fixed percentage position sizing
⚠️ Important Considerations
Avoid Trading During:
Major news events (BOJ interventions, NFP, FOMC)
Holiday periods with reduced liquidity
Low volatility Asian afternoon sessions
When US-Japan yield differential narrows sharply
Best Practices:
Limit to 2-3 trades per session maximum
Always respect the 50 EMA trend filter
Never risk more than planned per trade
Paper trade for 2-4 weeks before live implementation
Track performance by session and day of week
🚀 How to Use
Add the script to your USDJPY chart
Set timeframe to 5-minute or 15-minute
Adjust parameters based on your risk tolerance
Enable strategy alerts for automated notifications
Wait for visual signals (triangles) to appear
Enter trades according to your risk management rules
📚 Strategy Foundation
This strategy is based on:
Smart Money Concepts (SMC): Institutional order flow tracking
Market Microstructure: Understanding how FVGs form in electronic trading
Quantified Risk Management: Statistical edge through proper R:R ratios
Session Liquidity Patterns: Exploiting predictable volatility cycles
Custom Time Range HighlightThis indicator highlights specific time ranges on your TradingView chart with customizable background colors and labels, making it easier to identify key trading sessions and ICT (Inner Circle Trader) Killzones. It is designed for traders who want to mark important market hours, such as major sessions (Asia, New York, London) or high-volatility Killzones, with full control over activation, timing, colors, and transparency.
Features
Customizable Time Ranges: Define up to 9 different time ranges, including one custom range, three major market sessions (Asia, New York, London), and five ICT Killzones (Asia, NY Open, NY Close, London Open, London Close).
Individual Activation: Enable or disable each time range independently via checkboxes in the settings. By default, only the ICT Killzones are active.
Custom Colors and Transparency: Set unique background and label colors for each range, with adjustable transparency for both.
Labeled Time Ranges: Each active range is marked with a customizable label at the start of the period, displayed above the chart for easy identification.
Priority Handling: If multiple ranges overlap, the range with the higher number (e.g., Asia Killzone over Custom Range) determines the background color.
CET Time Zone: Time ranges are based on Central European Time (CET, Europe/Vienna). Adjust the hours and minutes to match your trading needs.
Settings
The indicator settings are organized into three groups for clarity:
Custom Range: A flexible range (default: 15:30–18:00 CET) for user-defined periods.
Session - Asia, NY, London: Major market sessions (Asia: 01:00–10:00, New York: 14:00–23:00, London: 09:00–18:00 CET).
ICT Killzones - Asia, NY, London: High-volatility periods (NY Open: 13:00–16:00, NY Close: 20:00–23:00, London Open: 08:00–11:00, London Close: 16:00–18:00, Asia: 02:00–05:00 CET).
For each range, you can:
Toggle activation (default: only ICT Killzones enabled).
Adjust start and end times (hours and minutes).
Customize the label text.
Choose background and label colors with transparency levels (0–100).
How to Use
Add the indicator to your chart.
Open the settings to enable/disable specific ranges, adjust their times, or customize colors and labels.
The chart will highlight active time ranges with the selected background colors and display labels at the start of each range.
Use it to focus on key trading periods, such as ICT Killzones for high-probability setups or major sessions for market analysis.
Notes
Ensure your time ranges align with your trading instrument’s session times.
Overlapping ranges prioritize higher-numbered ranges (e.g., Asia Killzone overrides London Session).
Ideal for day traders, scalpers, or ICT strategy followers who need clear visual cues for specific market hours.
Feedback
If you have suggestions for improvements or need help with customization, feel free to leave a comment or contact the author!
Futures Key LevelsKey Levels — Sessions, Previous Ranges & Opens (Chicago-aligned sessions)
What it does
This indicator plots commonly used reference levels across multiple timeframes to help you frame the day and find confluence:
Sessions (Chicago TZ): London, New York, and Asia session high/low ranges.
Previous Period Ranges: Previous Day / Week / Month / Quarter / Year High/Low and optional Mid.
Opens: Current Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Quarterly / Yearly opens.
Intraday (4H): Previous 4-Hour High/Low + optional Mid.
Monday Range: Captures Monday’s High/Low (and optional Mid) to use as a weekly reference.
Price-scale markers: Optional markers that track key levels on the price scale without adding extra lines.
How it works (concepts & calculations)
Higher-timeframe values are retrieved using request.security() and update when a new period begins (e.g., previous day’s H/L become fixed at the start of the new day).
Session ranges are built from bar data within session windows using time(session, "America/Chicago"):
London: 02:00–05:00 CT
New York: 08:30–15:00 CT
Asia: 20:00–00:00 CT
“Mid” levels are simple midpoints between each period’s High and Low.
Merge Levels: when different levels land at the same price, their labels are merged to reduce clutter (e.g., “PDH / PWH”).
Why this version is useful / original bits
All-white baseline for clean charts; session colors stand out by design: London = Yellow, New York = Aquatic Blue, Asia = Red.
Right-anchored mode lets you park levels to the right side of the chart with a configurable anchor distance.
Label merging keeps the display minimal when multiple levels coincide.
Price-scale-only markers available when you prefer fewer lines on the chart.
Inputs & customization
Display Style: Standard or Right Anchored (+ distance controls).
Levels toggles: enable/disable each period (Daily/Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly/Yearly), Monday range, 4H range, and session ranges.
Text: optional shorthand labels (e.g., PDH/PDL, PWH/PWL).
Colors: global white theme, with session highlights; you can override in the Inputs.
Price-scale markers: on/off toggle.
How to use it
Use previous High/Low as liquidity pools and areas to watch for sweeps, breaks, or retests.
The Monday range often frames the rest of the week; breaks or rejections around Monday H/L can be informative.
The 4H previous range gives intraday context—great for mean-reversion vs. continuation reads.
Session ranges help you see where the active session expanded price and where liquidity may remain.
Notes & limitations
Sessions are computed in America/Chicago; higher-TF levels use the symbol’s exchange timezone.
This is an indicator, not a strategy; it does not place trades or claim performance.
Always combine levels with your own execution rules (structure, momentum, risk).
Credit: inspired by spacemanBTC; this version adds the all-white styling, Chicago-aligned sessions, right-anchoring, label merging, and price-scale markers.
Also my mentor to tell me about the levels
Disclaimer
This tool is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice. Markets involve risk; do your own research and manage risk appropriately.
Institutional Session VWAP Bands (Zeiierman)█ Overview
Institutional Session VWAP Bands (Zeiierman) plots a clean, session-aware VWAP that restarts at the “True Close” (end of the first trading hour) for each session you enable (Sydney, Tokyo, London, New York). From that anchor, the script computes a classic volume-weighted average price plus optional standard-deviation bands to frame session fair value and dispersion.
By aligning VWAP to when institutional flows settle (the first hour), you get a reference that matches real execution behavior, yielding more credible pullbacks, retests, and mean-reversion reads inside each session.
█ How It Works
⚪ Session Detection
You choose the sessions (on/off), their UTC-aligned time windows, and colors. The script detects when each session is active on your chart timeframe.
⚪ True-Close Anchoring
At session open the indicator waits. When the first hour completes, it flips the anchor on and starts a fresh VWAP for that session, mirroring how many desks treat the first hour as the real close for the prior day’s positioning.
⚪ VWAP Core
From the true-close anchor, VWAP is calculated in the standard way: cumulative (price × volume) / cumulative volume using your chosen price source (default hlc3).
⚪ VWAP Bands (σ)
Upper/Lower bands are built using a running standard deviation of the price source since the anchor. You control the σ multiplier and line width, and you can optionally fill between the bands.
█ Why Sessions + True-Close Anchoring
⚪ Institutional Timing Matters
A new anchor at the first-hour close reflects where real flows have settled, giving you a session fair-value line that aligns with how many funds evaluate prices intraday.
⚪ Cleaner Session Reads
Because VWAP and σ-bands restart each session, your retests, squeezes, and mean-reversion signals are based on today’s order-flow context, not yesterday’s inertia.
Result: a session-true fair-value with dispersion bands that stay close to the action, improving the quality of pullback entries and risk framing.
█ How to Use
⚪ Session Fair-Value Guide
Treat VWAP as the magnet for intraday value. Impulsive moves away from VWAP that fold back often present retest opportunities.
⚪ σ-Band Reversion & Breaks
Reversion: Tests beyond the upper/lower band that snap back inside can flag exhaustion.
Trend: Price riding the VWAP band in a strong trend
⚪ Session Handoffs
When one session hands to the next, watch how price behaves around the new session’s VWAP Bands after its anchor triggers. Continuation through the new VWAP vs. rejection often sets the tone.
█ Settings
UTC: Choose the timezone used to evaluate session windows (e.g., UTC+2).
Sessions (Sydney, Tokyo, London, New York): Toggle visibility and define each HHMM-HHMM window.
VWAP Price: Source for weighting.
Band Multiplier (σ): Standard deviation multiplier.
█ Related publications
True Close – Institutional Trading Sessions (Zeiierman)
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Disclaimer
The content provided in my scripts, indicators, ideas, algorithms, and systems is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendations, or a solicitation to buy or sell any financial instruments. I will not accept liability for any loss or damage, including without limitation any loss of profit, which may arise directly or indirectly from the use of or reliance on such information.
All investments involve risk, and the past performance of a security, industry, sector, market, financial product, trading strategy, backtest, or individual's trading does not guarantee future results or returns. Investors are fully responsible for any investment decisions they make. Such decisions should be based solely on an evaluation of their financial circumstances, investment objectives, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs.
TPO[Fixed Range, Anchored, Bars Back]TPO Bars Back, Fixed Range and Anchored
Overview
The TPO Profile (Time Price Opportunity Profile) is a powerful market profile indicator that displays the amount of time price spent at different levels during a specified period. Unlike traditional volume profile indicators that show volume distribution, TPO Profile shows time distribution , providing insights into where price has spent the most time and identifying key support and resistance levels.
Key Advantages Over TradingView's Built-in TPO
Simplified Composite Creation : Automatically creates TPO profiles for any time range without manual split/merge operations
Instant Value Area Calculation : Immediately shows Value Area, POC, VAH, and VAL for your selected period
No Manual Assembly Required : TradingView's native TPO requires you to manually split sessions and merge them to create composites - this indicator does it automatically
Flexible Time Ranges : Create composites for any custom time period (multiple days, weeks, specific events) with a few clicks
Real-time Composite Updates : Anchor mode creates live composites that update as new data arrives
Multiple Composite Analysis : Easily compare different time periods without the tedious manual process
Key Features
Core Functionality
Time-Based Analysis : Shows time spent at each price level rather than volume
Configurable Time Blocks : Use any timeframe for TPO counting (30min, 1H, 4H, etc.)
Multiple Price Levels : Adjustable from 5 to 200 levels for granular analysis
Point of Control (POC) : Automatically identifies the price level with highest time activity
Value Area Calculation : Shows the price range containing 70% (configurable) of time activity
Automatic Composite Generation : Creates multi-session composites without manual intervention
Three Operating Modes
1. Bars Back Mode
Analyzes the last N bars from the current bar
Perfect for recent market activity analysis
Range: 10-500 bars
Use Case : Intraday analysis, recent session review
2. Fixed Range Mode
Analyzes a specific time period between start and end times
Ideal for historical analysis of specific events
Creates perfect composites for multi-day periods
Use Case : Earnings periods, news events, specific trading sessions, weekly/monthly composites
3. Anchor Mode (NEW)
Starts from a specific time and extends to the current bar
Dynamically updates as new bars form
Perfect for building live composites from any starting point
Use Case : Live session monitoring, event-based analysis from a specific point, growing composites
Visual Elements
TPO Bars
Horizontal bars showing time distribution at each price level
Longer bars = more time spent at that level
Color-coded to distinguish Value Area from outlying levels
Point of Control (POC)
Red line marking the price level with highest time activity
Most significant support/resistance level
Configurable line style (Solid/Dashed/Dotted) and width
Value Area High/Low (VAH/VAL)
Green and Orange lines marking the boundaries of the Value Area
Shows the price range containing the specified percentage of time activity
Optional display with customizable line styles
Single Print Detection
Identifies price levels touched by only one time block
Display options: Lines or Boxes
Purple color highlighting these significant levels
Often act as strong support/resistance in future trading
Customization Options
Time Block Configuration
Block Time : Choose timeframe for TPO counting (30min, 1H, 4H, etc.)
Allows analysis at different time granularities
Higher timeframes = broader perspective, Lower timeframes = finer detail
Visual Styling
Line Styles : Solid, Dashed, or Dotted for all line elements
Line Widths : 1-5 pixels for POC, VAH, and VAL lines
Colors : Fully customizable colors for all elements
Transparency : Adjustable transparency for better chart readability
Label Management
Show/Hide Labels : Toggle POC, VAH, VAL labels
Font Sizes : Tiny, Small, Normal, Large, Huge
Label Positioning : 8 different position options relative to lines
Offset Controls : Fine-tune label positioning
Line Extension
Level Offset Right : Controls how far lines extend
Smart extension logic:
Value ≤ 0: Infinite extension (extend.right)
Value ≥ 1: Extends exactly N bars ahead
Trading Applications
Support & Resistance
POC often acts as strong support/resistance
Value Area boundaries provide key levels
Single prints frequently become significant levels
Market Structure Analysis
Identify areas of price acceptance (thick TPO bars)
Spot areas of price rejection (thin TPO bars)
Understand where market participants are comfortable trading
Composite Profile Analysis
Create multi-day, weekly, or monthly composites instantly
Compare different composite periods without manual work
Analyze longer-term price acceptance levels
Build composites around specific events or announcements
Session Analysis
Monitor intraday session development in real-time
Compare different sessions (London, New York, Asia)
Track how profiles change throughout the trading day
Build live composites across multiple sessions
Event Analysis
Use Fixed Range mode for earnings, news events
Use Anchor mode to track price development from specific events
Compare pre/post event price acceptance levels
Create event-based composites automatically
Input Parameters
Mode Selection
Mode : Bars Back | Fixed Range | Anchor
Bars Back : Number of bars to analyze (10-500)
Start Time : Beginning time for Fixed Range and Anchor modes
End Time : Ending time for Fixed Range mode only
Analysis Configuration
Block Time : Timeframe for TPO blocks (e.g., "30" for 30-minute blocks)
TPO Levels : Number of price levels (5-200)
Value Area % : Percentage for Value Area calculation (50-95%)
Display Options
Show POC : Display Point of Control line
Show Value Area : Display Value Area box
Show VAH/VAL Lines : Display Value Area boundary lines
Show Single Prints : Display single print detection
Single Print Style : Lines or Boxes
Styling Controls
Colors : TPO, POC, Value Area, VAH, VAL, Single Print colors
Line Styles : POC, VAH, VAL line styles
Line Widths : POC, VAH, VAL line widths
Labels : Show/hide, font size, position, offset controls
Technical Details
Calculation Method
Divides the price range into equal levels based on TPO Levels setting
For each time block, determines which price levels it crosses
Adds +1 count to each crossed level
Identifies POC as the level with highest count
Calculates Value Area by expanding from POC until target percentage is reached
Performance Considerations
Historical data limited to prevent buffer overflow errors
Smart bounds checking for different timeframes
Optimized cleanup routines to prevent drawing object accumulation
Pine Script Version
Built on Pine Script v6
Uses modern Pine Script best practices
Efficient array handling and drawing object management
Best Practices
Timeframe Selection
Block Time = Chart Timeframe : Traditional TPO approach
Block Time > Chart Timeframe : Smoother, broader perspective
Block Time < Chart Timeframe : More granular, detailed analysis
Level Count Guidelines
Low levels (10-20) : Better for swing trading, major levels
High levels (50-100) : Better for scalping, precise entries
Very high levels (100+) : For very detailed analysis
Mode Selection
Bars Back : Daily analysis, recent activity
Fixed Range : Historical events, specific periods, manual composites
Anchor : Live monitoring, event-based analysis, growing composites
Composite Creation Workflow
Select Fixed Range or Anchor mode
Set your desired start time (and end time for Fixed Range)
Adjust TPO Levels for desired granularity
Enable VAH/VAL lines to see Value Area boundaries
The composite profile generates automatically with all key levels
This indicator eliminates the tedious manual process of creating composite TPO profiles in TradingView. Instead of splitting sessions and manually merging them, you get instant composite analysis with automatic Value Area calculation, POC identification, and single print detection. The combination of time-based analysis, multiple operating modes, and extensive customization options makes it a powerful tool for understanding market structure and price acceptance levels across any time period.
TDO & Hit Rates by Weekday (5 min)Purpose
Tracks how often the next NY session “hits” the previous day’s True Day Open (TDO) level, separately for sessions that open above vs. below TDO, and breaks the statistics down by weekday (Mon–Fri) plus an overall summary.
Key Features
True Day Open (TDO) Plot
Captures the prior day’s 23:00 CT close price as the TDO.
Plots it as a continuous yellow line across your chart.
Session Labeling
At the end of each NY session (08:30–15:00 CT), places a small “TDO” label at the TDO price to confirm visually where it lay during that day.
Hit‑Count Logic
For each 5 min bar in the NY session, checks if the bar’s high ≥ TDO ≥ low (i.e. the TDO level was “hit”).
Classifies each session by whether its opening price (first 5 min bar) was above or below the TDO.
Weekday Statistics Table
Displays in the bottom‑left of your main chart window.
Rows: Header, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, All.
Columns:
% Hit Above: % of “above‑TDO” sessions that saw at least one hit
% Hit Below: % of “below‑TDO” sessions that saw at least one hit
Automatically updates in real time as new sessions complete.
Inputs & Settings
Data Resolution: Default = 5 min; use any intraday timeframe you like (1, 3, 15 min, etc.).
Extended Hours: Make sure your chart’s Extended Session (overnight) is enabled so the 23:00 CT bar exists.
Overlay: Draws directly on your price chart (no separate pane).
How to Use
Add to Chart: Paste the Pine v5 code into TradingView’s editor and apply to your ES (or other) futures chart.
Enable Overnight Bars: In Chart Settings → Symbol/Session → include Extended Hours.
Select Timeframe: Set the chart (or the indicator’s “Data Resolution” input) to 5 min (or your preferred intraday).
Read the Table:
Each weekday row shows how reliable TDO touches have been historically, separately for “above” and “below” opens.
The bottom “All” row summarizes combined performance.
What You Learn
Edge Analysis: Do sessions opening above TDO tend to test that level more often than those opening below (or vice versa)?
Day‑of‑Week Bias: Are certain weekdays more prone to TDO retests?
Overall Confidence: The “All” row lets you see your full-sample hit‑rate on both sides.
Quarterly Cycle Theory with DST time AdjustedThe Quarterly Theory removes ambiguity, as it gives specific time-based reference points to look for when entering trades. Before being able to apply this theory to trading, one must first understand that time is fractal:
Yearly Quarters = 4 quarters of three months each.
Monthly Quarters = 4 quarters of one week each.
Weekly Quarters = 4 quarters of one day each (Monday - Thursday). Friday has its own specific function.
Daily Quarters = 4 quarters of 6 hours each = 4 trading sessions of a trading day.
Sessions Quarters = 4 quarters of 90 minutes each.
90 Minute Quarters = 4 quarters of 22.5 minutes each.
Yearly Cycle: Analogously to financial quarters, the year is divided in four sections of three months each:
Q1 - January, February, March.
Q2 - April, May, June (True Open, April Open).
Q3 - July, August, September.
Q4 - October, November, December.
S&P 500 E-mini Futures (daily candles) — Monthly Cycle.
Monthly Cycle: Considering that we have four weeks in a month, we start the cycle on the first month’s Monday (regardless of the calendar Day):
Q1 - Week 1: first Monday of the month.
Q2 - Week 2: second Monday of the month (True Open, Daily Candle Open Price).
Q3 - Week 3: third Monday of the month.
Q4 - Week 4: fourth Monday of the month.
S&P 500 E-mini Futures (4 hour candles) — Weekly Cycle.
Weekly Cycle: Daye determined that although the trading week is composed by 5 trading days, we should ignore Friday, and the small portion of Sunday’s price action:
Q1 - Monday.
Q2 - Tuesday (True Open, Daily Candle Open Price).
Q3 - Wednesday.
Q4 - Thursday.
S&P 500 E-mini Futures (1 hour candles) — Daily Cycle.
Daily Cycle: The Day can be broken down into 6 hour quarters. These times roughly define the sessions of the trading day, reinforcing the theory’s validity:
Q1 - 18:00 - 00:00 Asia.
Q2 - 00:00 - 06:00 London (True Open).
Q3 - 06:00 - 12:00 NY AM.
Q4 - 12:00 - 18:00 NY PM.
S&P 500 E-mini Futures (15 minute candles) — 6 Hour Cycle.
6 Hour Quarters or 90 Minute Cycle / Sessions divided into four sections of 90 minutes each (EST/EDT):
Asian Session
Q1 - 18:00 - 19:30
Q2 - 19:30 - 21:00 (True Open)
Q3 - 21:00 - 22:30
Q4 - 22:30 - 00:00
London Session
Q1 - 00:00 - 01:30
Q2 - 01:30 - 03:00 (True Open)
Q3 - 03:00 - 04:30
Q4 - 04:30 - 06:00
NY AM Session
Q1 - 06:00 - 07:30
Q2 - 07:30 - 09:00 (True Open)
Q3 - 09:00 - 10:30
Q4 - 10:30 - 12:00
NY PM Session
Q1 - 12:00 - 13:30
Q2 - 13:30 - 15:00 (True Open)
Q3 - 15:00 - 16:30
Q4 - 16:30 - 18:00
S&P 500 E-mini Futures (5 minute candles) — 90 Minute Cycle.
Micro Cycles: Dividing the 90 Minute Cycle yields 22.5 Minute Quarters, also known as Micro Sessions or Micro Quarters:
Asian Session
Q1/1 18:00:00 - 18:22:30
Q2 18:22:30 - 18:45:00
Q3 18:45:00 - 19:07:30
Q4 19:07:30 - 19:30:00
Q2/1 19:30:00 - 19:52:30 (True Session Open)
Q2/2 19:52:30 - 20:15:00
Q2/3 20:15:00 - 20:37:30
Q2/4 20:37:30 - 21:00:00
Q3/1 21:00:00 - 21:23:30
etc. 21:23:30 - 21:45:00
London Session
00:00:00 - 00:22:30 (True Daily Open)
00:22:30 - 00:45:00
00:45:00 - 01:07:30
01:07:30 - 01:30:00
01:30:00 - 01:52:30 (True Session Open)
01:52:30 - 02:15:00
02:15:00 - 02:37:30
02:37:30 - 03:00:00
03:00:00 - 03:22:30
03:22:30 - 03:45:00
03:45:00 - 04:07:30
04:07:30 - 04:30:00
04:30:00 - 04:52:30
04:52:30 - 05:15:00
05:15:00 - 05:37:30
05:37:30 - 06:00:00
New York AM Session
06:00:00 - 06:22:30
06:22:30 - 06:45:00
06:45:00 - 07:07:30
07:07:30 - 07:30:00
07:30:00 - 07:52:30 (True Session Open)
07:52:30 - 08:15:00
08:15:00 - 08:37:30
08:37:30 - 09:00:00
09:00:00 - 09:22:30
09:22:30 - 09:45:00
09:45:00 - 10:07:30
10:07:30 - 10:30:00
10:30:00 - 10:52:30
10:52:30 - 11:15:00
11:15:00 - 11:37:30
11:37:30 - 12:00:00
New York PM Session
12:00:00 - 12:22:30
12:22:30 - 12:45:00
12:45:00 - 13:07:30
13:07:30 - 13:30:00
13:30:00 - 13:52:30 (True Session Open)
13:52:30 - 14:15:00
14:15:00 - 14:37:30
14:37:30 - 15:00:00
15:00:00 - 15:22:30
15:22:30 - 15:45:00
15:45:00 - 15:37:30
15:37:30 - 16:00:00
16:00:00 - 16:22:30
16:22:30 - 16:45:00
16:45:00 - 17:07:30
17:07:30 - 18:00:00
S&P 500 E-mini Futures (30 second candles) — 22.5 Minute Cycle.
Schwarzman Custom ORB with Box DisplayIndicator Overview
The Schwarzman Custom ORB (Opening Range Breakout) Indicator is a fully self-developed script designed for traders who utilize opening range breakout strategies. This indicator allows users to customize their ORB settings, apply them to historical price data, and visually connect multiple ORBs to analyze past performance. The goal is to provide traders with a tool to backtest and refine their breakout strategies based on historical ORB data.
How the Indicator Works
1️⃣ User-Defined ORB Settings
• The user selects a custom start time (hour and minute) for the ORB.
• The user defines a duration (e.g., 15 minutes, 30 minutes, etc.) for the ORB period.
• A timezone offset is included to adjust for different market sessions.
2️⃣ ORB High and Low Calculation
• The script records the highest and lowest prices within the selected ORB time window.
• The recorded values remain static after the ORB period ends, ensuring accurate range plotting.
3️⃣ Historical ORB Visualization
• Instead of only showing a single ORB for the current session, this indicator connects multiple ORBs across past data.
• This allows traders to visually analyze previous breakout performance.
• The plotted ORBs remain fixed and do not repaint, ensuring an accurate backtesting experience.
4️⃣ Stepline Visualization & Range Filling
• The high and low ORB levels are displayed using stepline plots to maintain clear horizontal levels.
• A shaded box is applied between the ORB high and low for better visualization.
Use Cases & Strategy Application
📌 Backtesting Historical ORBs – See how past ORBs performed under different market conditions.
📌 Custom ORB Settings – Adjust the start time and duration for different trading sessions.
📌 Multi-ORB Analysis – Connect ORBs over multiple trading days to study trends and breakouts.
📌 Breakout Strategy Optimization – Use the historical ORB connections to refine entry and exit points.
This indicator is particularly useful for day traders, scalpers, and breakout traders looking for a data-driven approach to trading.
Indicator Development & Transparency Statement
As a trader, I have tested various ORB (Opening Range Breakout) indicators available in the TradingView community. Through these experiences, I aimed to develop a version that best fits my own trading needs and strategy.
This script is a self-developed ORB tool, created from scratch while drawing inspiration from the concept of opening range breakouts, which is widely used in trading. Since I initially coded in Pine Script v4, I used ChatGPT to help refine and migrate the script to Pine Script v6 to ensure compatibility with the latest TradingView features. However, the core logic, structure, and customization were entirely designed and implemented based on my own approach.
I am making this indicator public not to violate any TradingView guidelines but to share my work with the trading community and provide a tool that can help others analyze ORB-based strategies. If there are any compliance concerns, I am open to adjusting the script accordingly, but I want to clarify that this is not a copy of any existing ORB script—it is a custom-built indicator tailored to my own trading preferences.
I appreciate the opportunity to contribute to the community and would welcome any specific feedback from TradingView regarding rule compliance.
Best regards,
Janko S. (Schwarzman)
Appeal to TradingView
Dear TradingView Team,
This script is 100% self-developed and does not copy or replicate any third-party code. It is a customized ORB tool designed for traders who wish to backtest and analyze opening range breakout strategies over multiple sessions. We kindly request specific clarification regarding which exact line(s) of code violate TradingView’s guidelines. If there are any compliance concerns, we are happy to adjust the script accordingly.
Please let us know the precise rules or community guidelines that were violated so we can make the necessary modifications.
🚀 Summary
✔ Fully Custom & Self-Developed – No copied or third-party code.
✔ Innovative Feature – Connects past ORBs for strategy backtesting.
✔ Transparent & Compliant – Requesting exact details on any potential rule violations.
RSI Supreme Multi-Method [MyTradingCoder]Introducing the "RSI Supreme Multi-Method" indicator, a powerful tool that combines the Relative Strength Index (RSI) with selectable manipulation methods to identify overbought and oversold conditions in the market, along with the ability to detect divergences for enhanced trading insights.
The indicator features four distinct manipulation methods for the RSI, each providing valuable insights into market conditions:
1. Standard RSI Method: The indicator uses the traditional RSI calculation to identify overbought and oversold areas.
2. Volatility Weighted RSI Method: This method applies a volatility formula to the RSI calculation, allowing for a more responsive indication of market conditions during periods of heightened volatility. Users can adjust the length of the volatility formula to fine-tune this method.
3. Smoothed RSI Method: The smoothed RSI method utilizes a smoothing algorithm to reduce noise in the RSI values, presenting a clearer representation of overbought and oversold conditions. The length of the smoothing can be adjusted to match your trading preferences.
4. Session Weighted RSI Method: With this innovative method, users can specify multipliers for different time sessions throughout the day to manipulate the base RSI. Each session can be customized with start and end times, enabling or disabling specific sessions, and specifying the multiplier for each session. This feature allows traders to adapt the RSI to different market sessions dynamically.
Additionally, the "RSI Supreme Multi-Method" indicator draws divergences on the oscillator, providing an extra layer of analysis for traders. Divergences occur when the direction of the RSI differs from the direction of the price movement, potentially signaling trend reversals.
Key Settings:
RSI Length: Adjust the length of the base RSI before applying any manipulation.
RSI Source: Determine the data source for the base RSI calculation.
Overbought Value: Set the RSI value at which overbought conditions are indicated.
Oversold Value: Set the RSI value at which oversold conditions are indicated.
RSI Type: Choose from four options: Standard, Smoothed, Volatility Manipulated, or Session Manipulated.
Volatility Manipulated Settings: Adjust the length of the volatility formula (applicable to Volatility Manipulated method).
Smoothed Settings: Adjust the length of the smoothing (applicable to Smoothed method).
Session Manipulated Settings: Customize six different time sessions with start and end times, enable or disable specific sessions, and specify multipliers for each session.
Divergence Color: Adjust the color of the drawn divergences to suit your chart's aesthetics.
Divergence Tuning: Fine-tune the sensitivity of the divergence detection for more accurate signals.
The "RSI Supreme Multi-Method" indicator is a versatile and comprehensive tool that can be used to identify overbought and oversold areas, as well as to spot potential trend reversals through divergences. However, like all technical analysis tools, it should be used in conjunction with other indicators and analysis methods to make well-informed trading decisions.
Enhance your trading insights with the "RSI Supreme Multi-Method" indicator and gain an edge in identifying critical market conditions and divergences with precision.
Unmitigated MTF High Low - Cave Diving Plot
IntroductionThe Unmitigated MTF High Low -
Cave Diving Plot is a multi-timeframe (MTF) indicator designed for NQ and ES futures traders who want to identify high-probability entry and exit zones based on unmitigated price levels. The "Cave Diving" visualization helps you navigate between support (floor) and resistance (ceiling) zones, while the integrated Strat analysis provides directional context.
Who Is This For?
Futures traders (NQ, ES) trading during ETH and RTH sessions
Scalpers and day traders looking for precise entry/exit levels
Traders using The Strat methodology for directional analysis
Anyone seeking confluence between price action and key levels
Core Concepts
1. Unmitigated Level:
An unmitigated level is a price high or low that has been created but not yet tested (touched) by price. These levels act as magnets - price often returns to test them.Key Properties:
Resistance (Highs): Price has created a high but hasn't revisited it
Support (Lows): Price has created a low but hasn't revisited it
Mitigation: When price touches a level, it becomes "mitigated" and loses strength
2. The Cave Diving MetaphorThink of trading as cave diving between two zones:
┌─────────────────────────────────┐
│ CEILING (Upper Band) │ ← 1st & 2nd Unmitigated Highs
│ 🟥 Resistance Zone │
├─────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ THE TUNNEL │ ← Price navigates here
│ (Trading Channel) │
│ │
├─────────────────────────────────┤
│ 🟢 Support Zone │
│ FLOOR (Lower Band) │ ← 1st & 2nd Unmitigated Lows
└─────────────────────────────────┘
Trading Concept:
Ceiling: Formed by the 1st and 2nd most recent unmitigated highs
Floor: Formed by the 1st and 2nd most recent unmitigated lows
Tunnel: The space between ceiling and floor where price operates
Cave Diving: Navigating between these zones for entries and exits
3. Session-Based Age TrackingLevels are tracked by session age:
Session: 6:00 PM to 5:00 PM NY time (23-hour window)
Age 0: Created in the current session (today)
Age 1: Created 1 session ago (yesterday)
Age 2+: Older levels (more significant)
Why Age Matters:
Older unmitigated levels are typically stronger magnets
Fresh levels (Age 0) may be weaker and easier to break
Age 2+ levels often provide high-probability reversal zones
Indicator Components
Visual Elements
1. Colored Bands (Cave Zones)Upper Band (Pink/Maroon - 95% transparency)
Space between 1st and 2nd unmitigated highs
Acts as resistance zone
Price often hesitates or reverses here
Lower Band (Teal - 95% transparency)
Space between 1st and 2nd unmitigated lows
Acts as support zone
Price often finds buyers here
2. Information Table Located in your chosen corner (default: Bottom Right), the table displays:
5 most recent unmitigated highs (top section)
Tunnel row (middle separator)
5 most recent unmitigated lows (bottom section)
Reading the TableTable Structure
┌────────┬──────────┬────────┬───────┐
│ Level │ $ │ Points │ Age │
├────────┼──────────┼────────┼───────┤
│ ↑↑↑↑↑ │ 21,450.25│ +45.30 │ 3 │ ← 5th High (oldest)
│ ↑↑↑↑ │ 21,425.50│ +32.75 │ 2 │ ← 4th High
│ ↑↑↑ │ 21,410.00│ +25.00 │ 1 │ ← 3rd High
│ ↑↑ │ 21,400.75│ +18.50 │ 1 │ ← 2nd High
│ ↑ │ 21,395.25│ +12.00 │ 0 │ ← 1st High (newest)
├────────┼──────────┼────────┼───────┤
│ Tunnel │ 🟢 │ Δ 85.50│ 2U │ ← Current State
├────────┼──────────┼────────┼───────┤
│ ↓ │ 21,310.00│ -15.25 │ 0 │ ← 1st Low (newest)
│ ↓↓ │ 21,295.50│ -22.75 │ 1 │ ← 2nd Low
│ ↓↓↓ │ 21,280.25│ -30.00 │ 1 │ ← 3rd Low
│ ↓↓↓↓ │ 21,265.75│ -38.50 │ 2 │ ← 4th Low
│ ↓↓↓↓↓ │ 21,250.00│ -45.00 │ 3 │ ← 5th Low (oldest)
└────────┴──────────┴────────┴───────┘Column
Breakdown
Column 1: Level (Arrows)
Green arrows (↑): Resistance levels above current price
Red arrows (↓): Support levels below current price
Arrow count: Indicates recency (1 arrow = newest, 5 arrows = oldest)
Why This Matters:
More arrows = older level = stronger magnet for price
Column 2: $ (Price)
Exact price of the unmitigated level
Use this for limit orders and stop placement
Column 3: Points (Distance)
Positive (+) for highs: Points above current price
Negative (-) for lows: Points below current price
Helps gauge proximity to key levels
Trading Application:
If you're +2.50 points from resistance, a reversal may be imminent
If you're -45.00 points from support, you're far from the floor
Column 4: Age (Sessions)
Number of full 6pm-5pm sessions the level has survived
Age 0: Created today (current session)
Age 1+: Created in previous sessions
Significance Ladder:
Age 0: Weak, may break easily
Age 1-2: Medium strength
Age 3+: Strong, high-probability reaction zone
Tunnel Row (Critical Information)│ Tunnel │ 🟢 │ Δ 85.50│ 2U │
└─┬─┘ └─┬─┘ └──┬──┘ └─┬─┘
│ │ │ │
Label Direction Range Strat
1. Tunnel Label: Identifies the separator row
2. Direction Indicator (🟢/🔴)
🟢 Green Circle: Current 15m bar closed bullish (above previous close)
🔴 Red Circle: Current 15m bar closed bearish (below previous close)
3. Δ (Delta/Range)
Distance in points between 1st High and 1st Low
Shows the tunnel width (trading range)
Example: Δ 85.50 = 85.50 points between ceiling and floor
Trading Use:
Wide tunnel (>100 points): More room to trade, consider range strategies
Narrow tunnel (<50 points): Tight range, expect breakout
4. Strat Pattern
1: Inside bar (consolidation)
2U: 2 Up (bullish directional bar)
2D: 2 Down (bearish directional bar)
3: Outside bar (expansion/volatility)
Color Coding:
Green: 2U (bullish)
Red: 2D (bearish)
Yellow: 3 (expansion)
Gray: 1 (inside/neutral)
Price Volume Heatmap [MHA Finverse]Price Volume Heatmap - Advanced Volume Profile Analysis
Unlock the power of institutional-level volume analysis with the Price Volume Heatmap indicator. This sophisticated tool visualizes market structure through volume distribution across price levels, helping you identify key support/resistance zones, high-probability reversal areas, and optimal entry/exit points.
🎯 What Makes This Indicator Unique?
Unlike traditional volume indicators that only show volume over time, this heatmap displays volume distribution across price levels , revealing where the most significant trading activity occurred. The gradient coloring system instantly highlights high-volume nodes (areas of strong interest) and low-volume nodes (potential breakout zones).
📊 Core Features
1. Dynamic Volume Heatmap
- Visualizes volume concentration across 250 customizable price levels
- Gradient color scheme from high volume (white) to low volume (teal/green)
- Adjustable brightness multiplier for enhanced contrast and clarity
- Real-time updates as market conditions evolve
2. Point of Control (POC)
- Automatically identifies the price level with the highest traded volume
- Acts as a magnetic price level where markets often return
- Critical for identifying fair value areas and potential reversal zones
- Customizable line style, width, and color
3. Flexible Lookback Settings
- Lookback Bars: Set any value from 1-5000 bars to control analysis depth
- Visible Range Mode: Analyze only what's currently visible on your chart
- Timeframe-Specific Settings: Different lookback periods for 1m, 5m, 15m, 30m, 1h, Daily, and Weekly charts
- Adapts to your trading style - scalping to position trading
4. Session Separation Analysis
- Tokyo Session: 00:00-09:00 UTC
- London Session: 07:00-16:00 UTC
- New York Session: 13:00-22:00 UTC
- Sydney Session: 21:00-06:00 UTC
- Daily Reset: Analyze each trading day independently
Session separation allows you to understand volume distribution specific to each major trading session, revealing institutional order flow patterns and session-specific support/resistance levels.
5. Profile Width Options
- Dynamic: Profile width adjusts based on lookback period
- Fixed Bars: Set a specific bar count for consistent profile width
- Extend Forward: Project the profile into future bars for planning trades
6. Smart Alerts
- POC crossover/crossunder alerts
- New session start notifications
- Never miss critical price action at high-volume nodes
📈 How to Use This Indicator Professionally
Understanding Market Structure:
High Volume Nodes (HVN):
- Appear as bright/white areas in the heatmap
- Represent price levels where significant trading occurred
- Act as strong support/resistance zones
- Markets often consolidate or bounce from these levels
- Trading Strategy: Look for entries when price tests HVN areas with confluence from other indicators
Low Volume Nodes (LVN):
- Appear as darker/teal areas in the heatmap
- Represent price levels with minimal trading activity
- Price tends to move quickly through these areas
- Often form "gaps" in the volume profile
- Trading Strategy: Expect rapid price movement through LVN zones; avoid placing stop losses here
Point of Control (POC):
- The single most important price level in your analysis window
- Represents the fairest price where maximum volume traded
- Price gravitates toward POC like a magnet
- Trading Strategy:
* When price is above POC: bullish bias, POC acts as support
* When price is below POC: bearish bias, POC acts as resistance
* POC breaks often lead to significant trend changes
Session-Based Analysis:
Use session separation to understand how different market participants trade:
Asian Session (Tokyo/Sydney):
- Typically lower volatility and range-bound
- Volume profiles often show tight, balanced distribution
- Use for identifying overnight ranges and gap fill zones
London Session:
- Highest volume session for forex pairs
- Often shows strong directional bias
- Look for breakouts from Asian ranges during London open
New York Session:
- Maximum participation when overlapping with London
- Institutional order flow most visible
- POC during NY session often becomes key level for following sessions
🎯 Practical Trading Applications
1. Identifying Support & Resistance:
High volume nodes from the heatmap are far more reliable than traditional swing highs/lows. When price approaches an HVN, expect reaction - either a bounce or a significant breakout if breached.
2. Trend Confirmation:
- Healthy uptrend: POC rising over time, HVN forming at higher levels
- Healthy downtrend: POC falling over time, HVN forming at lower levels
- Consolidation: POC relatively flat, volume balanced across range
3. Breakout Trading:
When price breaks through a Low Volume Node with momentum, it often continues to the next High Volume Node. Use LVN areas as measured move targets.
4. Reversal Zones:
Multiple HVN stacking on top of each other creates a "volume shelf" - an extremely strong support/resistance zone where reversals are highly probable.
5. Risk Management:
- Place stops beyond HVN areas (not within LVN zones)
- Size positions based on distance to nearest HVN
- Use POC as trailing stop level in trending markets
⚙️ Recommended Settings
For Day Trading (Scalping/Intraday):
- Lookback: 200-500 bars
- Rows: 200-250
- Enable session separation for your primary trading session
- Profile Width: Dynamic or Fixed Bars (30-50)
For Swing Trading:
- Lookback: 500-1000 bars
- Rows: 250
- Session separation: Daily Reset
- Profile Width: Dynamic
For Position Trading:
- Lookback: 1000-3000 bars
- Rows: 250
- Use timeframe-specific settings
- Profile Width: Extend Forward (20-50 bars)
💡 Pro Tips
1. Combine this indicator with price action analysis - volume confirms what price is telling you
2. Watch for POC convergence with other technical levels (fibonacci, pivot points, moving averages)
3. Volume at extremes (tops/bottoms of heatmap) often indicates exhaustion
4. Session POC from previous sessions often acts as magnet for current session
5. Increase brightness multiplier (1.5-2.5) for clearer visualization on busy charts
6. Use "Number of Sessions to Display" to analyze consistency of volume levels across multiple sessions
🎨 Customization
Fully customizable visual appearance:
- Gradient colors for volume visualization
- POC line thickness, color, and style
- Session line colors and visibility
- All settings organized in intuitive groups
⚠️ Disclaimer
This indicator is a technical analysis tool and should not be used as the sole basis for trading decisions. Always combine volume analysis with proper risk management, fundamental analysis, and other technical indicators. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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Support & Updates
Regular updates and improvements are made to enhance functionality. For questions, suggestions, or bug reports, please use the comments section below.
Happy Trading! 📊💹
Forex indicator By petran Elevate your market analysis with this powerful, all-in-one visual toolkit designed for discretionary traders across Forex, indices, and commodities (metals).
Core Features:
Trading Sessions Overlay: Clear visual bands highlighting the Asian, London, and New York trading sessions directly on your chart. Never miss a market open or a session overlap again.
Smart Daily Levels: Automatically plots the most essential reference points from the previous day:
PDH / PDL (Previous Day High/Low) – Key support and resistance.
PWH / PWL (Previous Week High/Low) – Higher timeframe context.
DO (Day Open) – A crucial intraday pivot level.
Motivational Watermark: A unique and customizable text overlay at the top of your screen. Display your favorite trading quote, rule, or reminder to maintain the right mindset during the trading day.
Clean & Customizable: Designed for clarity. Adjust colors, session times, and watermark text to fit your personal trading style and chart aesthetics.
Why Traders Choose This Indicator:
Saves Time: No more manually drawing sessions or calculating yesterday's levels.
Improves Discipline: The visual sessions and watermark help you trade only during your planned times and follow your rules.
Universal Application: Works seamlessly on any liquid market where session activity and daily ranges matter.
Perfect for traders who rely on price action, session-based strategies, and need a clean, informative chart environment.
Session High/LowSession High Low
Trading Sessions
Forex Sessions (oder Futures Sessions, je nachdem, was du handelst)
Pine Script Indicator
Intraday Levels
Market Sessions
High Low Lines
Day Trading Tools
Smart MACD Volume Trader# Smart MACD Volume Trader
## Overview
Smart MACD Volume Trader is an enhanced momentum indicator that combines the classic MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) oscillator with an intelligent high-volume filter. This combination significantly reduces false signals by ensuring that trading signals are only generated when price momentum is confirmed by substantial volume activity.
The indicator supports over 24 different instruments including major and exotic forex pairs, precious metals (gold and silver), energy commodities (crude oil, natural gas), and industrial metals (copper). For forex and commodity traders, the indicator automatically maps to CME and COMEX futures contracts to provide accurate institutional-grade volume data.
## Originality and Core Concept
Traditional MACD indicators generate signals based solely on price momentum, which can result in numerous false signals during low-activity periods or ranging markets. This indicator addresses this critical weakness by introducing a volume confirmation layer with automatic institutional volume integration.
**What makes this approach original:**
- Signals are triggered only when MACD crossovers coincide with elevated volume activity
- Implements a lookback mechanism to detect volume spikes within recent bars
- Automatically detects and maps 24+ forex pairs and commodities to their corresponding CME and COMEX futures contracts
- Provides real institutional volume data for forex pairs where spot volume is unreliable
- Combines two independent market dimensions (price momentum and volume) into a single, actionable signal
- Includes intelligent asset detection that works across multiple exchanges and ticker formats
**The underlying principle:** Volume validates price movement. When institutional money enters the market, it creates volume signatures. By requiring high volume confirmation and using actual institutional volume data from futures markets, this indicator filters out weak price movements and focuses on trades backed by genuine market participation. The automatic futures mapping ensures that forex and commodity traders always have access to the most accurate volume data available, without manual configuration.
## How It Works
### MACD Component
The indicator calculates MACD using standard methodology:
1. **Fast EMA (default: 12 periods)** - Tracks short-term price momentum
2. **Slow EMA (default: 26 periods)** - Tracks longer-term price momentum
3. **MACD Line** - Difference between Fast EMA and Slow EMA
4. **Signal Line (default: 9-period SMA)** - Smoothed average of MACD line
**Crossover signals:**
- **Bullish:** MACD line crosses above Signal line (momentum turning positive)
- **Bearish:** MACD line crosses below Signal line (momentum turning negative)
### Volume Filter Component
The volume filter adds an essential confirmation layer:
1. **Volume Moving Average** - Calculates exponential MA of volume (default: 20 periods)
2. **High Volume Threshold** - Multiplies MA by ratio (default: 2.0x or 200%)
3. **Volume Detection** - Identifies bars where current volume exceeds threshold
4. **Lookback Period** - Checks if high volume occurred in recent bars (default: 5 bars)
**Signal logic:**
- Buy/Sell signals only trigger when BOTH conditions are met:
- MACD crossover/crossunder occurs
- High volume detected within lookback period
### Automatic CME Futures Integration
For forex traders, spot FX volume data can be unreliable or non-existent. This indicator solves this problem by automatically detecting forex pairs and mapping them to corresponding CME futures contracts with real institutional volume data.
**Supported Major Forex Pairs (7):**
- EURUSD → CME:6E1! (Euro FX Futures)
- GBPUSD → CME:6B1! (British Pound Futures)
- AUDUSD → CME:6A1! (Australian Dollar Futures)
- USDJPY → CME:6J1! (Japanese Yen Futures)
- USDCAD → CME:6C1! (Canadian Dollar Futures)
- USDCHF → CME:6S1! (Swiss Franc Futures)
- NZDUSD → CME:6N1! (New Zealand Dollar Futures)
**Supported Exotic Forex Pairs (4):**
- USDMXN → CME:6M1! (Mexican Peso Futures)
- USDRUB → CME:6R1! (Russian Ruble Futures)
- USDBRL → CME:6L1! (Brazilian Real Futures)
- USDZAR → CME:6Z1! (South African Rand Futures)
**Supported Cross Pairs (6):**
- EURJPY → CME:6E1! (Uses Euro Futures)
- GBPJPY → CME:6B1! (Uses British Pound Futures)
- EURGBP → CME:6E1! (Uses Euro Futures)
- AUDJPY → CME:6A1! (Uses Australian Dollar Futures)
- EURAUD → CME:6E1! (Uses Euro Futures)
- GBPAUD → CME:6B1! (Uses British Pound Futures)
**Supported Precious Metals (2):**
- Gold (XAUUSD, GOLD) → COMEX:GC1! (Gold Futures)
- Silver (XAGUSD, SILVER) → COMEX:SI1! (Silver Futures)
**Supported Energy Commodities (3):**
- WTI Crude Oil (USOIL, WTIUSD) → NYMEX:CL1! (Crude Oil Futures)
- Brent Oil (UKOIL) → NYMEX:BZ1! (Brent Crude Futures)
- Natural Gas (NATGAS) → NYMEX:NG1! (Natural Gas Futures)
**Supported Industrial Metals (1):**
- Copper (COPPER) → COMEX:HG1! (Copper Futures)
**How the automatic detection works:**
The indicator intelligently identifies the asset type by analyzing:
1. Exchange name (FX, OANDA, TVC, COMEX, NYMEX, etc.)
2. Currency pair pattern (6-letter codes like EURUSD, GBPUSD)
3. Commodity identifiers (XAU for gold, XAG for silver, OIL for crude)
When a supported instrument is detected, the indicator automatically switches to the corresponding futures contract for volume analysis. For stocks, cryptocurrencies, and other assets, the indicator uses the native volume data from the current chart.
**Visual feedback:**
An information table appears in the top-right corner of the MACD pane showing:
- Current chart symbol
- Exchange name
- Currency pair or asset name
- Volume source being used (highlighted in orange for futures, yellow for native volume)
- Current high volume status
This provides complete transparency about which data source the indicator is using for its volume analysis.
## How to Use
### Basic Setup
1. Add the indicator to your chart
2. The indicator displays in a separate pane (MACD) and overlay (signals/volume bars)
3. Default settings work well for most assets, but can be customized
### Signal Interpretation
### Visual Signals
**Visual Signals:**
- **Green "BUY" label** - Bullish MACD crossover confirmed by high volume
- **Red "SELL" label** - Bearish MACD crossunder confirmed by high volume
- **Green/Red candles** - Highlight bars with volume exceeding the threshold
- **Light green/red background** - Emphasizes signal bars on the chart
**Information Table:**
A detailed information table appears in the top-right corner of the MACD pane, providing real-time transparency about the indicator's operation:
- **Chart:** Current symbol being analyzed
- **Exchange:** The exchange or data feed being used
- **Pair:** The currency pair or asset name extracted from the ticker
- **Volume From:** The actual symbol used for volume analysis
- Orange color indicates CME or COMEX futures are being used (automatic institutional volume)
- Yellow color indicates native volume from the chart symbol is being used
- Hover tooltip shows whether automatic futures mapping is active
- **High Volume:** Current status showing YES (green) when volume exceeds threshold, NO (gray) otherwise
This table ensures complete transparency and allows you to verify that the correct volume source is being used for your analysis.
**Volume Analysis:**
- Gray histogram bars = Normal volume
- Red histogram bars = High volume (exceeds threshold)
- Green line = Volume moving average baseline
**MACD Analysis:**
- Blue line = MACD line (momentum indicator)
- Orange line = Signal line (trend confirmation)
- Gray dotted line = Zero line (bullish above, bearish below)
### Parameter Customization
**MACD Parameters:**
- Adjust Fast/Slow EMA lengths for different sensitivities
- Shorter periods = More signals, faster response
- Longer periods = Fewer signals, less noise
**Volume Parameters:**
- **Volume MA Period:** Higher values smooth volume analysis
- **High Volume Ratio:** Lower values (1.5x) = More signals; Higher values (3.0x) = Fewer, stronger signals
- **Volume Lookback Bars:** Controls how recent the volume spike must be
**Direction Filters:**
- **Only Buy Signals:** Enables long-only strategy mode
- **Only Sell Signals:** Enables short-only strategy mode
### Alert Configuration
The indicator includes three alert types:
1. **Buy Signal Alert** - Triggers when bullish signal appears
2. **Sell Signal Alert** - Triggers when bearish signal appears
3. **High Volume Alert** - Triggers when volume exceeds threshold
To set up alerts:
1. Click the indicator name → "Add alert on Smart MACD Volume Trader"
2. Select desired alert condition
3. Configure notification method (popup, email, webhook, etc.)
## Trading Strategy Guidelines
### Best Practices
**Recommended markets:**
- Liquid stocks (large-cap, high daily volume)
- Major forex pairs (EURUSD, GBPUSD, USDJPY, AUDUSD, USDCAD, USDCHF, NZDUSD)
- Exotic forex pairs (USDMXN, USDRUB, USDBRL, USDZAR)
- Cross pairs (EURJPY, GBPJPY, EURGBP, AUDJPY, EURAUD, GBPAUD)
- Precious metals (Gold, Silver with automatic COMEX futures mapping)
- Energy commodities (Crude Oil, Natural Gas with automatic NYMEX futures mapping)
- Industrial metals (Copper with automatic COMEX futures mapping)
- Major cryptocurrency pairs
- Index futures and ETFs
**Timeframe recommendations:**
- **Day trading:** 5-minute to 15-minute charts
- **Swing trading:** 1-hour to 4-hour charts
- **Position trading:** Daily charts
**Risk management:**
- Use signals as entry confirmation, not standalone strategy
- Combine with support/resistance levels
- Consider overall market trend direction
- Always use stop-loss orders
### Strategy Examples
**Trend Following Strategy:**
1. Identify overall trend using higher timeframe (e.g., daily chart)
2. Trade only in trend direction
3. Use "Only Buy" filter in uptrends, "Only Sell" in downtrends
4. Enter on signal, exit on opposite signal or at resistance/support
**Volume Breakout Strategy:**
1. Wait for consolidation period (low volume, tight MACD range)
2. Enter when signal appears with high volume (confirms breakout)
3. Target previous swing highs/lows
4. Stop loss below/above recent consolidation
**Forex Scalping Strategy (with automatic CME futures):**
1. The indicator automatically detects forex pairs and uses CME futures volume
2. Trade during active sessions only (use session filter)
3. Focus on quick profits (10-20 pips)
4. Exit at opposite signal or profit target
**Commodities Trading Strategy (Gold, Silver, Oil):**
1. The indicator automatically maps to COMEX and NYMEX futures contracts
2. Trade during high-liquidity sessions (overlap of major markets)
3. Use the high volume confirmation to identify institutional entry points
4. Combine with key support and resistance levels for entries
5. Monitor the information table to confirm futures volume is being used (orange color)
6. Exit on opposite MACD signal or at predefined profit targets
## Why This Combination Works
### The Volume Advantage
Studies consistently show that price movements accompanied by high volume are more likely to continue, while low-volume movements often reverse. This indicator leverages this principle by requiring volume confirmation.
**Key benefits:**
1. **Reduced False Signals:** Eliminates MACD whipsaws during low-volume consolidation
2. **Confirmation Bias:** Two independent indicators (price momentum + volume) agreeing
3. **Institutional Alignment:** High volume often indicates institutional participation
4. **Trend Validation:** Volume confirms that price momentum has "conviction"
### Statistical Edge
By combining two uncorrelated signals (MACD crossovers and volume spikes), the indicator creates a higher-probability setup than either signal alone. The lookback mechanism ensures signals aren't missed if volume spike slightly precedes the MACD cross.
## Supported Exchanges and Automatic Detection
The indicator includes intelligent asset detection that works across multiple exchanges and ticker formats:
**Forex Exchanges (Automatic CME Mapping):**
- FX (TradingView forex feed)
- OANDA
- FXCM
- SAXO
- FOREXCOM
- PEPPERSTONE
- EASYMARKETS
- FX_IDC
**Commodity Exchanges (Automatic COMEX/NYMEX Mapping):**
- TVC (TradingView commodity feed)
- COMEX (directly)
- NYMEX (directly)
- ICEUS
**Other Asset Classes (Native Volume):**
- Stock exchanges (NASDAQ, NYSE, AMEX, etc.)
- Cryptocurrency exchanges (BINANCE, COINBASE, KRAKEN, etc.)
- Index providers (SP, DJ, etc.)
The detection algorithm analyzes three factors:
1. Exchange prefix in the ticker symbol
2. Pattern matching for currency pairs (6-letter codes)
3. Commodity identifiers in the symbol name
This ensures accurate automatic detection regardless of which data feed or exchange you use for charting. The information table in the top-right corner always displays which volume source is being used, providing complete transparency.
## Technical Details
**Calculations:**
- MACD Fast MA: EMA(close, fastLength)
- MACD Slow MA: EMA(close, slowLength)
- MACD Line: Fast MA - Slow MA
- Signal Line: SMA(MACD Line, signalLength)
- Volume MA: Exponential MA of volume
- High Volume: Current volume >= Volume MA × Ratio
**Signal logic:**
```
Buy Signal = (MACD crosses above Signal) AND (High volume in last N bars)
Sell Signal = (MACD crosses below Signal) AND (High volume in last N bars)
```
## Parameters Reference
| Parameter | Default | Description |
|-----------|---------|-------------|
| Volume Symbol | Blank | Manual override for volume source (leave blank for automatic detection) |
| Use CME Futures | False | Legacy option (automatic detection is now built-in) |
| Alert Session | 1530-2200 | Active session time range for alerts |
| Timezone | UTC+1 | Timezone for alert sessions |
| Volume MA Period | 20 | Number of periods for volume moving average |
| High Volume Ratio | 2.0 | Volume threshold multiplier (2.0 = 200% of average) |
| Volume Lookback | 5 | Number of bars to check for high volume confirmation |
| MACD Fast Length | 12 | Fast EMA period for MACD calculation |
| MACD Slow Length | 26 | Slow EMA period for MACD calculation |
| MACD Signal Length | 9 | Signal line SMA period |
| Only Buy | False | Filter to show only bullish signals |
| Only Sell | False | Filter to show only bearish signals |
| Show Signals | True | Display buy and sell labels on chart |
## Optimization Tips
**For volatile markets (crypto, small caps):**
- Increase High Volume Ratio to 2.5-3.0
- Reduce Volume Lookback to 3-4 bars
- Consider faster MACD settings (8, 17, 9)
**For stable markets (large-cap stocks, bonds):**
- Decrease High Volume Ratio to 1.5-1.8
- Increase Volume MA Period to 30-50
- Use standard MACD settings
**For forex (with automatic CME futures):**
- The indicator automatically uses CME futures when forex pairs are detected
- Set appropriate trading session based on your timezone
- Use Volume Lookback of 5-7 bars
- Consider session-based alerts only
- Monitor the information table to verify correct futures mapping
**For commodities (Gold, Silver, Oil, Copper):**
- The indicator automatically maps to COMEX and NYMEX futures
- Increase High Volume Ratio to 2.0-2.5 for metals
- Use slightly higher Volume MA Period (25-30) for smoother analysis
- Trade during active market hours for best volume data
- The information table will show the futures contract being used (orange highlight)
## Limitations and Considerations
**What this indicator does NOT do:**
- Does not predict future price direction
- Does not guarantee profitable trades
- Does not replace proper risk management
- Does not work well in extremely low-volume conditions
**Market conditions to avoid:**
- Pre-market and after-hours sessions (low volume)
- Major news events (volatile, unpredictable volume)
- Holidays and low-liquidity periods
- Extremely low float stocks
## Conclusion
Smart MACD Volume Trader represents a significant evolution of the traditional MACD indicator by combining volume confirmation with automatic institutional volume integration. This dual-confirmation approach significantly improves signal quality by filtering out low-conviction price movements and ensuring traders work with accurate volume data.
The indicator's automatic detection and mapping system supports over 24 instruments across forex, commodities, and metals markets. By intelligently switching to CME and COMEX futures contracts when appropriate, the indicator provides forex and commodity traders with the same quality of volume data that stock traders naturally have access to.
This indicator is particularly valuable for traders who want to:
- Align their entries with institutional money flow
- Avoid getting trapped in false breakouts
- Trade forex pairs with reliable volume data
- Access accurate volume information for gold, silver, and energy commodities
- Combine momentum and volume analysis in a single, streamlined tool
Whether you are day trading stocks, swing trading forex pairs, or positioning in commodities markets, this indicator provides a robust framework for identifying high-probability momentum trades backed by genuine institutional participation. The automatic futures mapping works seamlessly across all supported instruments, requiring no manual configuration or expertise in futures markets.
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## Support and Updates
This indicator is actively maintained and updated based on user feedback and market conditions. For questions about implementation or custom modifications, please use the comments section below.
**Disclaimer:** This indicator is for educational and informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own analysis and risk management before trading.
Asian, UK & NY SessionTimes and Day Highs and LowsWhat It Does
The Asian, UK & NY Sessions indicator automatically identifies and highlights the three major global trading sessions on your chart.
For each session, it:
Detects session time in its local timezone.
Tracks the session’s highest and lowest prices.
Plots colored horizontal lines to show those levels throughout the trading day.
Optionally shades each session’s background in its signature color for instant visual context:
🟡 Asian Session: Yellow background
🔴 London Session: Red background
🔵 New York Session: Blue background
This helps traders see how price reacts within and between sessions — spotting overlaps, liquidity zones, and daily ranges.
⚙️ Inputs and Variables
Input Description
Extend lines until next session start (extendLines) Extends each session’s high/low lines forward until the next session begins.
Show prices in scale column (showScaleValues) Controls whether the price labels for session highs/lows appear on the chart’s right-hand price scale.
Show All Session Highs & Lows (showAllHighsLows) Master switch — turn this off to hide all session lines instantly, keeping the chart clean.
Show Session Backgrounds (showBackgrounds) Turns all background shading on or off. When off, all session colors disappear.
Background Opacity (bgOpacityAll) Adjusts the transparency for all session backgrounds (0 = solid, 100 = fully transparent).
🎨 Visual Color Scheme
Session Background High/Low Line
Asian Yellow Green
London Red Red
New York Blue Blue
Each color has a consistent role — making it easy to distinguish sessions even in replay or live view.
Price Tracking:
For each session, the indicator resets High and Low when the new session starts, then updates them as bars print.
Display Control:
If lines or backgrounds are disabled via settings, they’re completely hidden (no clutter, no partial transparency).
💡 How Traders Use It
Identify daily ranges in each global session.
Compare volatility between markets.
Align entries or exits with session transitions.
Observe how price respects previous session highs/lows.
