VMS Momentum Trend Matrix Indicator [09.00 to 23.30]VMS Momentum Trend Matrix Indicator - Detailed Explanation
🎯 Overview & Core Philosophy
This is a multi-dimensional trading and a multi-confirmation system that combines 4 independent analytical approaches into one unified framework. The indicator operates on the principle of "consensus trading" - where signals are only considered reliable when multiple systems confirm each other. The system is designed for 9:00 AM to 23:30 PM trading sessions (Indian Market) with dynamic support/resistance levels.
Five Pillars of Analysis:
1. Trend Matrix – Multiple indicator voting system
2. Momentum Suite – Multiple Hybrid oscillator
3. Volume Analysis - Buy/sell pressure quantification
4. Key Level Identification - Dynamic support/resistance
5. EMA Trend: Indicates the overall long-term direction.
📊 DASHBOARD INTERPRETATION - ROW BY ROW
ROW 1: Indicator Name and Cell background colour changes with Trend Matrix
ROW 2: EMA ANALYSIS (It analyses independently and does not combine this analysis with the Combined Analysis and Trading View. Background Colour on price chart is based on this)
Purpose: Long-term trend identification using Exponential Moving Averages
What to Watch:
• Major Trend: Overall market direction (Bullish/Bearish/Neutral)
• Bullish Condition: All EMAs aligned upward
• Bearish Condition: All EMAs aligned downward
• Neutral: Mixed alignment
Trading Significance:
• Trading Condition: Current bias based on EMA alignment
• Bullish Market: Focus on LONG positions only
• Bearish Market: Focus on SHORT positions only
• Neutral Market: Wait for clearer direction
ROW 3-4: KEY LEVELS
Purpose: Dynamic support and resistance identification
Levels to Monitor:
• VMS Line-1 (Support): Dynamic Support for long positions
• VMS Line-2 (Resistance): Dynamic Resistance for short positions
• Up/Down: Daily base levels from opening price calculations
• Up: Daily support level based on opening price
• Down: Daily resistance level based on opening price
How Levels Work:
• Wait for Line-1 and 2 Crossing
• In the Upward movement, Line-1 will move with the price, and Line-2 will be moved as a straight line
• In the Downward movement, Line-2 will move with the price, and Line-2 will be moved as a straight line
• Provide clear entry/exit points
• If the price is between these levels, it is mostly a sideways market. After the Upward movement, if the price crosses Line-1 and other bearish conditions are supported, a short position can be taken. And in the Downward movement, it is the reverse condition.
• If the price is above the up level, it can be considered as bullish and below as bearish
ROW 5-6: VOLUME ANALYSIS
Purpose: Measure buying vs selling pressure
Key Metrics:
• Total Buy Volume: Cumulative buying pressure
• Total Sell Volume: Cumulative selling pressure
• Bullish Candles: Number of up-candles in session
• Bearish Candles: Number of down-candles in session
Interpretation:
• Buy Volume > Sell Volume: Bullish sentiment
• Sell Volume > Buy Volume: Bearish sentiment
• Bullish Candles Dominating: Upward momentum
• Bearish Candles Dominating: Downward momentum
ROW 7-8: MOMENTUM SUITE (Background colour of Oscillator is based on this)
Purpose: Short-term momentum strength and direction
Critical Components:
• Direction: Current momentum (BULLISH/BEARISH)
• Strength: 0-100% strength measurement
• Bullish Height: Positive momentum magnitude
• Bearish Height: Negative momentum magnitude
Strength Classification:
• 80-100%: Very Strong - High conviction trades
• 60-80%: Strong - Good trading opportunities
• 40-60%: Moderate - Caution advised
• 20-40%: Weak - Avoid trading
• 0-20%: Very Weak - No trade zone
ROW 9-11: TREND MATRIX
Purpose: Consensus from Multiple technical indicators
Matrix Scoring:
• Bullish Signals: Number voting UP
• Bearish Signals: Number voting DOWN
• Neutral Signals: Non-committed indicators
• Net Score: Bullish - Bearish signals
Trend Classification:
• Strong Uptrend: Net Score ≥ +5
• Uptrend: Net Score +1 to +4
• Neutral: Net Score = 0
• Downtrend: Net Score -1 to -4
• Strong Downtrend: Net Score ≤ -5
ROW 12: COMBINED ANALYSIS
Purpose: Final integrated signal from all systems
Bias Levels:
• STRONG BULLISH: All systems aligned upward
• BULLISH: Majority systems upward
• NEUTRAL: Mixed or weak signals
• BEARISH: Majority systems downward
• STRONG BEARISH: All systems aligned downward
Confidence Score: 0-100% reliability measurement
ROW 13: TRADING VIEW
Purpose: Clear action recommendations
Possible Actions:
• STRONG LONG: High conviction buy signal
• MODERATE LONG: Medium conviction buy signal
• WAIT FOR CONFIRMATION: No clear signal
• MODERATE SHORT: Medium conviction sell signal
• STRONG SHORT: High conviction sell signal
🎯 COMPLETE TRADING RULES
BUY ENTRY CONDITIONS (All Must Be True)
Primary Conditions:
1. Combined Bias: BULLISH or STRONG BULLISH
2. Trading Action: MODERATE LONG or STRONG LONG
3. Momentum Strength: ≥ 40% (≥60% for STRONG LONG)
4. Trend Matrix: Net Score ≥ +3
5. EMA Trend: Bullish or Neutral
Confirmation Conditions:
6. Price Position: Above VMS Line-1 AND Base Up
7. Volume Confirmation: Buy Volume > Sell Volume
8. Bullish Candles: More bullish than bearish candles
Risk Management:
9. Stop Loss: Below VMS Line-1 OR Base Down (whichever is lower)
10. Position Size: Based on confidence score (higher score = larger position)
11. Take Profit: When Combined Bias turns "NEUTRAL" or momentum strength drops below 20%
12. Exit Signal: Trading Action shows "WAIT FOR CONFIRMATION"
SELL/SHORT ENTRY CONDITIONS (All Must Be True)
Primary Conditions:
1. Combined Bias: BEARISH or STRONG BEARISH
2. Trading Action: MODERATE SHORT or STRONG SHORT
3. Momentum Strength: ≥ 40% (≥60% for STRONG SHORT)
4. Bearish Signals: ≥ 12 in Trend Matrix
5. Trend Matrix: Net Score ≤ -3
6. EMA Trend: Bearish or Neutral
Confirmation Conditions:
6. Price Position: Below VMS Line-2 AND Base Down
7. Volume Confirmation: Sell Volume > Buy Volume
8. Bearish Candles: More bearish than bullish candles
Risk Management:
9. Stop Loss: Above VMS Line-2 OR Base Up (whichever is higher)
10. Position Size: Based on confidence score
11. Take Profit: When Combined Bias turns "NEUTRAL" or momentum strength drops below 20%
12. Exit Signal: Trading Action shows "WAIT FOR CONFIRMATION"
⏰ ENTRY/EXIT TIMING
Best Entry Times:
• 9:30-11:00 AM: Early session momentum established
• 12:30-16:30 AM: Mid-session confirmation
• 21:30-23:00 PM: closing session momentum shifts
Avoid Trading:
• First 15 minutes: Excessive volatility
• 12:00-18:00 PM: Low liquidity period
• After 22:00 PM: Session closing volatility
Exit Triggers:
Profit Taking:
• Target 1: 1:1 Risk-Reward (exit 50% position)
• Target 2: 1.5:1 Risk-Reward (exit remaining 50%)
• Trailing Stop: Move stop to breakeven after Target 1
Stop Loss Triggers:
• Price crosses opposite VMS line
• Combined Bias changes to NEUTRAL
• Momentum Strength drops below 20%
• Volume confirmation reverses
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Emergency Exit:
• Trend Matrix Net Score reverses direction
• 6-EMA trend changes direction
• Key support/resistance breaks against position
📈 TRADING SCENARIOS
Scenario 1: STRONG BULLISH SETUP
- Combined Bias: STRONG BULLISH
- Trading Action: STRONG LONG
- Momentum Strength: 75%
- Trend Matrix: Net Score +8
- Price: Above VMS Line-1 and Base Up
- Volume: Strong buy volume dominance
ACTION: Enter LONG with full position size
STOP LOSS: Below VMS Line-1
TARGET: 1.5:1 Risk-Reward ratio
Scenario 2: MODERATE BEARISH SETUP
- Combined Bias: BEARISH
- Trading Action: MODERATE SHORT
- Momentum Strength: 55%
- Trend Matrix: Net Score -4
- Price: Below VMS Line-2 but above Base Down
- Volume: Moderate sell volume dominance
ACTION: Enter SHORT with half position size
STOP LOSS: Above VMS Line-2
TARGET: 1:1 Risk-Reward ratio
Scenario 3: NEUTRAL/WAIT SETUP
- Combined Bias: NEUTRAL
- Trading Action: WAIT FOR CONFIRMATION
- Momentum Strength: 35%
- Trend Matrix: Net Score 0
- Mixed volume signals
ACTION: NO TRADE - Wait for clearer signals
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⚠️ RISK MANAGEMENT RULES
Position Sizing:
• STRONG Signals (80-100% confidence): 100% normal position
• MODERATE Signals (60-79% confidence): 50-75% position
• WEAK Signals (40-59% confidence): 25% position or avoid
• VERY WEAK (<40% confidence): NO TRADE
Daily Loss Limits:
• Maximum 2% capital loss per day
• Maximum 3 consecutive losing trades
• Stop trading after the daily limit is reached
Trade Management:
• Never move the stop loss against a position
• Take partial profits at predetermined levels
• Never average down losing positions
• Respect all exit signals immediately
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🔄 SIGNAL CONFIRMATION PROCESS
Step 1: Trend Direction
Check EMA alignment and Combined Bias
Step 2: Momentum Strength
Verify Momentum Strength ≥ 40% and direction matches trend
Step 3: Volume Confirmation
Confirm volume supports the direction
Step 4: Matrix Consensus
Ensure Trend Matrix agrees (Net Score ≥ |3|)
Step 5: Price Position
Verify price is on the correct side of key levels
Step 6: Entry Execution
Enter on a pullback to support/resistance with a stop loss
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This system works best when you wait for all conditions to align. Patience is key - only trade when all systems confirm the same direction with adequate strength. The multiple confirmation layers significantly increase the probability of success but reduce trading frequency.
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Adaptive CE-VWAP Breakout Framework [KedArc Quant]📘 Description
A structured framework that unites three complementary systems into one charting engine:
>Chandelier Exit (CE) – ATR-based trailing logic that defines trend direction, stop placement, and risk/reward overlays.
>Swing-Anchored VWAP (SWAV) – a dynamically anchored VWAP that re-starts from each confirmed swing and adapts its smoothness to volatility.
>Pivot S/R with Volume Breaks – confirmed horizontal levels with alerts when broken on expanding volume.
This script builds a single workflow for bias → trigger → management>without mixing unrelated indicators. Each module is internally linked rather than layered cosmetically, making it a true analytical framework—not.
🙏 Acknowledgment
Special thanks to Dynamic Swing Anchored VWAP by @Zeiierman, whose swing-anchoring concept inspired a part of the SWAV module’s implementation and adaptation logic.
Support and Resistance Levels with Breaks by @luxalgo for S/R breakout logic.
🎯 How this helps traders
>Trend clarity – CE color-codes direction and provides evolving stops.
>Context value – SWAV traces adaptive mean paths so traders see where price is “heavy” or “light.”
>Action filter – Pivot+volume logic highlights true structural breaks, filtering false moves.
>Discipline tool – Optional R:R boxes visualize risk and target zones to enforce planning.
🧩 Entry / Exit guidelines (for study purposes only)
Bias Use CE direction: green = long bias · red = short bias
Entry
1. Breakout method>– Trade in CE direction when a pivot level breaks on valid volume.
2. VWAP confirmation>– Prefer breaks occurring around the nearest SWAV path (fair-value cross or re-test).
Exit
>Stop = CE line / recent swing HL / ATR × (multiplier)
>Target = R-multiple × risk (default 2 R)
>Optional live update keeps SL/TP aligned with current CE state.
🧮 Core formula concepts
>ATR Stop: `Stop = High/Low – ATR × multiplier`
>VWAP calc: `Σ(price × vol) / Σ(vol)` anchored at swing pivot, adapted by APT (Adaptive Price Tracking) ratio ∝ ATR volatility.
>Volume oscillator: `100 × (EMA₅ – EMA₁₀)/EMA₁₀`; valid break when > threshold %.
⚙️ Input configuration (high-level)
Master Controls
• Show CE / SWAV modules • Theme & Fill opacity
CE Section
• ATR period & multiplier • Use Close for extremums
• Show buy/sell labels • Await bar confirmation
• Risk-Reward overlay: R-multiple, Stop basis (CE/Swing/ATR×), Live update toggle
SWAV Section
• Swing period • Adaptive Price Tracking length • Volatility bias (ATR-based adaptation) • Line width
Pivot & Volume Breaks
• Left/Right bar windows • Volume threshold % • Show Break labels and alerts
⏱ Best timeframes
>Intraday: 5 m – 30 m for breakout confirmation
>Swing: 1 h – 4 h for trend context
Settings scale with instrument volatility—adjust ATR period and volume threshold to match liquidity.
📘 Glossary
>ATR: Average True Range (volatility metric)
>CE: Chandelier Exit (trailing stop/trend filter)
>SWAV: Swing-Anchored VWAP (anchored mean price path)
>Pivot H/L: Confirmed local extrema using left/right bar windows
>R-multiple: Profit target as a multiple of initial risk
💬 FAQ
Q: Does it repaint? A: No—pivots wait for confirmation and VWAP updates forward-only.
Q: Can modules be disabled? A: Yes—each section has its own toggle.
Q: Can it trade automatically? A: This is an indicator/study, not an auto-strategy.
Q: Is this financial advice? A: No—educational use only.
⚠️ Disclaimer
This script is for educational and analytical purposes only.
It is not financial advice. Trading involves risk of loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always apply sound risk management.
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📊 ORIGINALITY & INNOVATION
The T3 ATR indicator represents an important enhancement to the traditional Average True Range (ATR) indicator by incorporating the T3 (Tilson Triple Exponential Moving Average) smoothing algorithm. While standard ATR uses fixed RMA (Running Moving Average) smoothing, T3 ATR introduces a configurable volume factor parameter that allows traders to adjust the smoothing characteristics from highly responsive to heavily smoothed output.
This innovation addresses a fundamental limitation of traditional ATR: the inability to adapt smoothing behavior without changing the calculation period. With T3 ATR, traders can maintain a consistent ATR period while adjusting the responsiveness through the volume factor, making the indicator adaptable to different trading styles, market conditions, and timeframes through a single unified implementation.
The T3 algorithm's triple exponential smoothing with volume factor control provides improved signal quality by reducing noise while maintaining better responsiveness compared to traditional smoothing methods. This makes T3 ATR particularly valuable for traders who need to adapt their volatility measurement approach to varying market conditions without switching between multiple indicator configurations.
📐 MATHEMATICAL FOUNDATION
The T3 ATR calculation process involves two distinct stages:
Stage 1: True Range Calculation
The True Range (TR) is calculated using the standard formula:
TR = max(high - low, |high - close |, |low - close |)
This captures the greatest of the current bar's range, the gap from the previous close to the current high, or the gap from the previous close to the current low, providing a comprehensive measure of price movement that accounts for gaps and limit moves.
Stage 2: T3 Smoothing Application
The True Range values are then smoothed using the T3 algorithm, which applies six exponential moving averages in succession:
First Layer: e1 = EMA(TR, period), e2 = EMA(e1, period)
Second Layer: e3 = EMA(e2, period), e4 = EMA(e3, period)
Third Layer: e5 = EMA(e4, period), e6 = EMA(e5, period)
Final Calculation: T3 = c1×e6 + c2×e5 + c3×e4 + c4×e3
The coefficients (c1, c2, c3, c4) are derived from the volume factor (VF) parameter:
a = VF / 2
c1 = -a³
c2 = 3a² + 3a³
c3 = -6a² - 3a - 3a³
c4 = 1 + 3a + a³ + 3a²
The volume factor parameter (0.0 to 1.0) controls the weighting of these coefficients, directly affecting the balance between responsiveness and smoothness:
Lower VF values (approaching 0.0): Coefficients favor recent data, resulting in faster response to volatility changes with minimal lag but potentially more noise
Higher VF values (approaching 1.0): Coefficients distribute weight more evenly across the smoothing layers, producing smoother output with reduced noise but slightly increased lag
📊 COMPREHENSIVE SIGNAL ANALYSIS
Volatility Level Interpretation:
High Absolute Values: Indicate strong price movements and elevated market activity, suggesting larger position risks and wider stop-loss requirements, often associated with trending markets or significant news events
Low Absolute Values: Indicate subdued price movements and quiet market conditions, suggesting smaller position risks and tighter stop-loss opportunities, often associated with consolidation phases or low-volume periods
Rapid Increases: Sharp spikes in T3 ATR often signal the beginning of significant price moves or market regime changes, providing early warning of increased trading risk
Sustained High Levels: Extended periods of elevated T3 ATR indicate sustained trending conditions with persistent volatility, suitable for trend-following strategies
Sustained Low Levels: Extended periods of low T3 ATR indicate range-bound conditions with suppressed volatility, suitable for mean-reversion strategies
Volume Factor Impact on Signals:
Low VF Settings (0.0-0.3): Produce responsive signals that quickly capture volatility changes, suitable for short-term trading but may generate more frequent color changes during minor fluctuations
Medium VF Settings (0.4-0.7): Provide balanced signal quality with moderate responsiveness, filtering out minor noise while capturing significant volatility changes, suitable for swing trading
High VF Settings (0.8-1.0): Generate smooth, stable signals that filter out most noise and focus on major volatility trends, suitable for position trading and long-term analysis
🎯 STRATEGIC APPLICATIONS
Position Sizing Strategy:
Determine your risk per trade (e.g., 1% of account capital - adjust based on your risk tolerance and experience)
Decide your stop-loss distance multiplier (e.g., 2.0x T3 ATR - this varies by market and strategy, test different values)
Calculate stop-loss distance: Stop Distance = Multiplier × Current T3 ATR
Calculate position size: Position Size = (Account × Risk %) / Stop Distance
Example: $10,000 account, 1% risk, T3 ATR = 50 points, 2x multiplier → Position Size = ($10,000 × 0.01) / (2 × 50) = $100 / 100 points = 1 unit per point
Important: The ATR multiplier (1.5x - 3.0x) should be determined through backtesting for your specific instrument and strategy - using inappropriate multipliers may result in stops that are too tight (frequent stop-outs) or too wide (excessive losses)
Adjust the volume factor to match your trading style: lower VF for responsive stop distances in short-term trading, higher VF for stable stop distances in position trading
Dynamic Stop-Loss Placement:
Determine your risk tolerance multiplier (typically 1.5x to 3.0x T3 ATR)
For long positions: Set stop-loss at entry price minus (multiplier × current T3 ATR value)
For short positions: Set stop-loss at entry price plus (multiplier × current T3 ATR value)
Trail stop-losses by recalculating based on current T3 ATR as the trade progresses
Adjust the volume factor based on desired stop-loss stability: higher VF for less frequent adjustments, lower VF for more adaptive stops
Market Regime Identification:
Calculate a reference volatility level using a longer-period moving average of T3 ATR (e.g., 50-period SMA)
High Volatility Regime: Current T3 ATR significantly above reference (e.g., 120%+) - favor trend-following strategies, breakout trades, and wider targets
Normal Volatility Regime: Current T3 ATR near reference (e.g., 80-120%) - employ standard trading strategies appropriate for prevailing market structure
Low Volatility Regime: Current T3 ATR significantly below reference (e.g., <80%) - favor mean-reversion strategies, range trading, and prepare for potential volatility expansion
Monitor T3 ATR trend direction and compare current values to recent history to identify regime transitions early
Risk Management Implementation:
Establish your maximum portfolio heat (total risk across all positions, typically 2-6% of capital)
For each position: Calculate position size using the formula Position Size = (Account × Individual Risk %) / (ATR Multiplier × Current T3 ATR)
When T3 ATR increases: Position sizes automatically decrease (same risk %, larger stop distance = smaller position)
When T3 ATR decreases: Position sizes automatically increase (same risk %, smaller stop distance = larger position)
This approach maintains constant dollar risk per trade regardless of market volatility changes
Use consistent volume factor settings across all positions to ensure uniform risk measurement
📋 DETAILED PARAMETER CONFIGURATION
ATR Length Parameter:
Default Setting: 14 periods
This is the standard ATR calculation period established by Welles Wilder, providing balanced volatility measurement that captures both short-term fluctuations and medium-term trends across most markets and timeframes
Selection Principles:
Shorter periods increase sensitivity to recent volatility changes and respond faster to market shifts, but may produce less stable readings
Longer periods emphasize sustained volatility trends and filter out short-term noise, but respond more slowly to genuine regime changes
The optimal period depends on your holding time, trading frequency, and the typical volatility cycle of your instrument
Consider the timeframe you trade: Intraday traders typically use shorter periods, swing traders use intermediate periods, position traders use longer periods
Practical Approach:
Start with the default 14 periods and observe how well it captures volatility patterns relevant to your trading decisions
If ATR seems too reactive to minor price movements: Increase the period until volatility readings better reflect meaningful market changes
If ATR lags behind obvious volatility shifts that affect your trades: Decrease the period for faster response
Match the period roughly to your typical holding time - if you hold positions for N bars, consider ATR periods in a similar range
Test different periods using historical data for your specific instrument and strategy before committing to live trading
T3 Volume Factor Parameter:
Default Setting: 0.7
This setting provides a reasonable balance between responsiveness and smoothness for most market conditions and trading styles
Understanding the Volume Factor:
Lower values (closer to 0.0) reduce smoothing, allowing T3 ATR to respond more quickly to volatility changes but with less noise filtering
Higher values (closer to 1.0) increase smoothing, producing more stable readings that focus on sustained volatility trends but respond more slowly
The trade-off is between immediacy and stability - there is no universally optimal setting
Selection Principles:
Match to your decision speed: If you need to react quickly to volatility changes for entries/exits, use lower VF; if you're making longer-term risk assessments, use higher VF
Match to market character: Noisier, choppier markets may benefit from higher VF for clearer signals; cleaner trending markets may work well with lower VF for faster response
Match to your preference: Some traders prefer responsive indicators even with occasional false signals, others prefer stable indicators even with some delay
Practical Adjustment Guidelines:
Start with default 0.7 and observe how T3 ATR behavior aligns with your trading needs over multiple sessions
If readings seem too unstable or noisy for your decisions: Try increasing VF toward 0.9-1.0 for heavier smoothing
If the indicator lags too much behind volatility changes you care about: Try decreasing VF toward 0.3-0.5 for faster response
Make meaningful adjustments (0.2-0.3 changes) rather than small increments - subtle differences are often imperceptible in practice
Test adjustments in simulation or paper trading before applying to live positions
📈 PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS & COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
Responsiveness Characteristics:
The T3 smoothing algorithm provides improved responsiveness compared to traditional RMA smoothing used in standard ATR. The triple exponential design with volume factor control allows the indicator to respond more quickly to genuine volatility changes while maintaining the ability to filter noise through appropriate VF settings. This results in earlier detection of volatility regime changes compared to standard ATR, particularly valuable for risk management and position sizing adjustments.
Signal Stability:
Unlike simple smoothing methods that may produce erratic signals during transitional periods, T3 ATR's multi-layer exponential smoothing provides more stable signal progression. The volume factor parameter allows traders to tune signal stability to their preference, with higher VF settings producing remarkably smooth volatility profiles that help avoid overreaction to temporary market fluctuations.
Comparison with Standard ATR:
Adaptability: T3 ATR allows adjustment of smoothing characteristics through the volume factor without changing the ATR period, whereas standard ATR requires changing the period length to alter responsiveness, potentially affecting the fundamental volatility measurement
Lag Reduction: At lower volume factor settings, T3 ATR responds more quickly to volatility changes than standard ATR with equivalent periods, providing earlier signals for risk management adjustments
Noise Filtering: At higher volume factor settings, T3 ATR provides superior noise filtering compared to standard ATR, producing cleaner signals for long-term analysis without sacrificing volatility measurement accuracy
Flexibility: A single T3 ATR configuration can serve multiple trading styles by adjusting only the volume factor, while standard ATR typically requires multiple instances with different periods for different trading applications
Suitable Use Cases:
T3 ATR is well-suited for the following scenarios:
Dynamic Risk Management: When position sizing and stop-loss placement need to adapt quickly to changing volatility conditions
Multi-Style Trading: When a single volatility indicator must serve different trading approaches (day trading, swing trading, position trading)
Volatile Markets: When standard ATR produces too many false volatility signals during choppy conditions
Systematic Trading: When algorithmic systems require a single, configurable volatility input that can be optimized for different instruments
Market Regime Analysis: When clear identification of volatility expansion and contraction phases is critical for strategy selection
Known Limitations:
Like all technical indicators, T3 ATR has limitations that users should understand:
Historical Nature: T3 ATR is calculated from historical price data and cannot predict future volatility with certainty
Smoothing Trade-offs: The volume factor setting involves a trade-off between responsiveness and smoothness - no single setting is optimal for all market conditions
Extreme Events: During unprecedented market events or gaps, T3 ATR may not immediately reflect the full scope of volatility until sufficient data is processed
Relative Measurement: T3 ATR values are most meaningful in relative context (compared to recent history) rather than as absolute thresholds
Market Context Required: T3 ATR measures volatility magnitude but does not indicate price direction or trend quality - it should be used in conjunction with directional analysis
Performance Expectations:
T3 ATR is designed to help traders measure and adapt to changing market volatility conditions. When properly configured and applied:
It can help reduce position risk during volatile periods through appropriate position sizing
It can help identify optimal times for more aggressive position sizing during stable periods
It can improve stop-loss placement by adapting to current market conditions
It can assist in strategy selection by identifying volatility regimes
However, volatility measurement alone does not guarantee profitable trading. T3 ATR should be integrated into a comprehensive trading approach that includes directional analysis, proper risk management, and sound trading psychology.
USAGE NOTES
This indicator is designed for technical analysis and educational purposes. T3 ATR provides adaptive volatility measurement but has limitations and should not be used as the sole basis for trading decisions. The indicator measures historical volatility patterns, and past volatility characteristics do not guarantee future volatility behavior. Market conditions can change rapidly, and extreme events may produce volatility readings that fall outside historical norms.
Traders should combine T3 ATR with directional analysis tools, support/resistance analysis, and other technical indicators to form a complete trading strategy. Proper backtesting and forward testing with appropriate risk management is essential before applying T3 ATR-based strategies to live trading. The volume factor parameter should be optimized for specific instruments and trading styles through careful testing rather than assuming default settings are optimal for all applications.
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RSI Bollinger Bands [DCAUT]█ RSI Bollinger Bands
📊 ORIGINALITY & INNOVATION
The RSI Bollinger Bands indicator represents a meaningful advancement in momentum analysis by combining two proven technical tools: the Relative Strength Index (RSI) and Bollinger Bands. This combination addresses a significant limitation in traditional RSI analysis - the use of fixed overbought/oversold thresholds (typically 70/30) that fail to adapt to changing market volatility conditions.
Core Innovation:
Rather than relying on static threshold levels, this indicator applies Bollinger Bands statistical analysis directly to RSI values, creating dynamic zones that automatically adjust based on recent momentum volatility. This approach helps reduce false signals during low volatility periods while remaining sensitive to genuine extremes during high volatility conditions.
Key Enhancements Over Traditional RSI:
Dynamic Thresholds: Overbought/oversold zones adapt to market conditions automatically, eliminating the need for manual threshold adjustments across different instruments and timeframes
Volatility Context: Band width provides immediate visual feedback about momentum volatility, helping traders distinguish between stable trends and erratic movements
Reduced False Signals: During ranging markets, narrower bands filter out minor RSI fluctuations that would trigger traditional fixed-threshold signals
Breakout Preparation: Band squeeze patterns (similar to price-based BB) signal potential momentum regime changes before they occur
Self-Referencing Analysis: By measuring RSI against its own statistical behavior rather than arbitrary levels, the indicator provides more relevant context
📐 MATHEMATICAL FOUNDATION
Two-Stage Calculation Process:
Stage 1: RSI Calculation
RSI = 100 - (100 / (1 + RS))
where RS = Average Gain / Average Loss over specified period
The RSI normalizes price momentum into a bounded 0-100 scale, making it ideal for statistical band analysis.
Stage 2: Bollinger Bands on RSI
Basis = MA(RSI, BB Length)
Upper Band = Basis + (StdDev(RSI, BB Length) × Multiplier)
Lower Band = Basis - (StdDev(RSI, BB Length) × Multiplier)
Band Width = Upper Band - Lower Band
The Bollinger Bands measure RSI's standard deviation from its own moving average, creating statistically-derived dynamic zones.
Statistical Interpretation:
Under normal distribution assumptions with default 2.0 multiplier, approximately 95% of RSI values should fall within the bands
Band touches represent statistically significant momentum extremes relative to recent behavior
Band width expansion indicates increasing momentum volatility (strengthening trend or increasing uncertainty)
Band width contraction signals momentum consolidation and potential regime change preparation
📊 COMPREHENSIVE SIGNAL ANALYSIS
Visual Color Signals:
This indicator features dynamic color fills that highlight extreme momentum conditions:
Green Fill (Above Upper Band):
Appears when RSI breaks above the upper band, indicating exceptionally strong bullish momentum
Represents dynamic overbought zone - not necessarily a reversal signal but a warning of extreme conditions
In strong uptrends, green fills can persist as RSI "rides the band" - this indicates sustained momentum strength
Exit of green zone (RSI falling back below upper band) often signals initial momentum weakening
Red Fill (Below Lower Band):
Appears when RSI breaks below the lower band, indicating exceptionally weak bearish momentum
Represents dynamic oversold zone - potential reversal or continuation signal depending on trend context
In strong downtrends, red fills can persist as RSI "rides the band" - this indicates sustained selling pressure
Exit of red zone (RSI rising back above lower band) often signals initial momentum recovery
Position-Based Signals:
Upper Band Interactions:
RSI Touching Upper Band: Dynamic overbought condition - momentum is extremely strong relative to recent volatility, potential exhaustion or continuation depending on trend context
RSI Riding Upper Band: Sustained strong momentum, often seen in powerful trends, not necessarily an immediate reversal signal but warrants monitoring for exhaustion
RSI Crossing Below Upper Band: Initial momentum weakening signal, particularly significant if accompanied by price divergence
Lower Band Interactions:
RSI Touching Lower Band: Dynamic oversold condition - momentum is extremely weak relative to recent volatility, potential reversal or continuation of downtrend
RSI Riding Lower Band: Sustained weak momentum, common in strong downtrends, monitor for potential exhaustion
RSI Crossing Above Lower Band: Initial momentum strengthening signal, early indication of potential reversal or consolidation
Basis Line Signals:
RSI Above Basis: Bullish momentum regime - upward pressure dominant
RSI Below Basis: Bearish momentum regime - downward pressure dominant
Basis Crossovers: Momentum regime shifts, more significant when accompanied by band width changes
RSI Oscillating Around Basis: Balanced momentum, often indicates ranging market conditions
Volatility-Based Signals:
Band Width Patterns:
Narrow Bands (Squeeze): Momentum volatility compression, often precedes significant directional moves, similar to price coiling patterns
Expanding Bands: Increasing momentum volatility, indicates trend acceleration or growing uncertainty
Narrowest Band in 100 Bars: Extreme compression alert, high probability of upcoming volatility expansion
Advanced Pattern Recognition:
Divergence Analysis:
Bullish Divergence: Price makes lower lows while RSI touches or stays above previous lower band touch, suggests downward momentum weakening
Bearish Divergence: Price makes higher highs while RSI touches or stays below previous upper band touch, suggests upward momentum weakening
Hidden Bullish: Price makes higher lows while RSI makes lower lows at the lower band, indicates strong underlying bullish momentum
Hidden Bearish: Price makes lower highs while RSI makes higher highs at the upper band, indicates strong underlying bearish momentum
Band Walk Patterns:
Upper Band Walk: RSI consistently touching or staying near upper band indicates exceptionally strong trend, wait for clear break below basis before considering reversal
Lower Band Walk: RSI consistently at lower band signals very weak momentum, requires break above basis for reversal confirmation
🎯 STRATEGIC APPLICATIONS
Strategy 1: Mean Reversion Trading
Setup Conditions:
Market Type: Ranging or choppy markets with no clear directional trend
Timeframe: Works best on lower timeframes (5m-1H) or during consolidation phases
Band Characteristic: Normal to narrow band width
Entry Rules:
Long Entry: RSI touches or crosses below lower band, wait for RSI to start rising back toward basis before entry
Short Entry: RSI touches or crosses above upper band, wait for RSI to start falling back toward basis before entry
Confirmation: Use price action confirmation (candlestick reversal patterns) at band touches
Exit Rules:
Target: RSI returns to basis line or opposite band
Stop Loss: Fixed percentage or below recent swing low/high
Time Stop: Exit if position not profitable within expected timeframe
Strategy 2: Trend Continuation Trading
Setup Conditions:
Market Type: Clear trending market with higher highs/lower lows
Timeframe: Medium to higher timeframes (1H-Daily)
Band Characteristic: Expanding or wide bands indicating strong momentum
Entry Rules:
Long Entry in Uptrend: Wait for RSI to pull back to basis line or slightly below, enter when RSI starts rising again
Short Entry in Downtrend: Wait for RSI to rally to basis line or slightly above, enter when RSI starts falling again
Avoid Counter-Trend: Do not fade RSI at bands during strong trends (band walk patterns)
Exit Rules:
Trailing Stop: Move stop to break-even when RSI reaches opposite band
Trend Break: Exit when RSI crosses basis against trend direction with conviction
Band Squeeze: Reduce position size when bands start narrowing significantly
Strategy 3: Breakout Preparation
Setup Conditions:
Market Type: Consolidating market after significant move or at key technical levels
Timeframe: Any timeframe, but longer timeframes provide more reliable breakouts
Band Characteristic: Narrowest band width in recent 100 bars (squeeze alert)
Preparation Phase:
Identify band squeeze condition (bands at multi-period narrowest point)
Monitor price action for consolidation patterns (triangles, rectangles, flags)
Prepare bracket orders for both directions
Wait for band expansion to begin
Entry Execution:
Breakout Confirmation: Enter in direction of RSI band breakout (RSI breaks above upper band or below lower band)
Price Confirmation: Ensure price also breaks corresponding technical level
Volume Confirmation: Look for volume expansion supporting the breakout
Risk Management:
Stop Loss: Place beyond consolidation pattern opposite extreme
Position Sizing: Use smaller size due to false breakout risk
Quick Exit: Exit immediately if RSI returns inside bands within 1-3 bars
Strategy 4: Multi-Timeframe Analysis
Timeframe Selection:
Higher Timeframe: Daily or 4H for trend context
Trading Timeframe: 1H or 15m for entry signals
Confirmation Timeframe: 5m or 1m for precise entry timing
Analysis Process:
Trend Identification: Check higher timeframe RSI position relative to bands, trade only in direction of higher timeframe momentum
Setup Formation: Wait for trading timeframe RSI to show pullback to basis in trending direction
Entry Timing: Use confirmation timeframe RSI band touch or crossover for precise entry
Alignment Confirmation: All timeframes should show RSI moving in same direction for highest probability setups
📋 DETAILED PARAMETER CONFIGURATION
RSI Source:
Close (Default): Standard price point, balances responsiveness and reliability
HL2: Reduces noise from intrabar volatility, provides smoother RSI values
HLC3 or OHLC4: Further smoothing for very choppy markets, slower to respond but more stable
Volume-Weighted: Consider using VWAP or volume-weighted prices for additional liquidity context
RSI Length Parameter:
Shorter Periods (5-10): More responsive but generates more signals, suitable for scalping or very active trading, higher noise level
Standard (14): Default and most widely used setting, proven balance between responsiveness and reliability, recommended starting point
Longer Periods (21-30): Smoother momentum measurement, fewer but potentially more reliable signals, better for swing trading or position trading
Optimization Note: Test across different market regimes, optimal length often varies by instrument volatility characteristics
RSI MA Type Parameter:
RMA (Default): Wilder's original smoothing method, provides traditional RSI behavior with balanced lag, most widely recognized and tested, recommended for standard technical analysis
EMA: Exponential smoothing gives more weight to recent values, faster response to momentum changes, suitable for active trading and trending markets, reduces lag compared to RMA
SMA: Simple average treats all periods equally, smoothest output with highest lag, best for filtering noise in choppy markets, useful for long-term position analysis
WMA: Weighted average emphasizes recent data less aggressively than EMA, middle ground between SMA and EMA characteristics, balanced responsiveness for swing trading
Advanced Options: Full access to 25+ moving average types including HMA (reduced lag), DEMA/TEMA (enhanced responsiveness), KAMA/FRAMA (adaptive behavior), T3 (smoothness), Kalman Filter (optimal estimation)
Selection Guide: RMA for traditional analysis and backtesting consistency, EMA for faster signals in trending markets, SMA for stability in ranging markets, adaptive types (KAMA/FRAMA) for varying volatility regimes
BB Length Parameter:
Short Length (10-15): Tighter bands that react quickly to RSI changes, more frequent band touches, suitable for active trading styles
Standard (20): Balanced approach providing meaningful statistical context without excessive lag
Long Length (30-50): Smoother bands that filter minor RSI fluctuations, captures only significant momentum extremes, fewer but higher quality signals
Relationship to RSI Length: Consider BB Length greater than RSI Length for cleaner signals
BB MA Type Parameter:
SMA (Default): Standard Bollinger Bands calculation using simple moving average for basis line, treats all periods equally, widely recognized and tested approach
EMA: Exponential smoothing for basis line gives more weight to recent RSI values, creates more responsive bands that adapt faster to momentum changes, suitable for trending markets
RMA: Wilder's smoothing provides consistent behavior aligned with traditional RSI when using RMA for both RSI and BB calculations
WMA: Weighted average for basis line balances recent emphasis with historical context, middle ground between SMA and EMA responsiveness
Advanced Options: Full access to 25+ moving average types for basis calculation, including HMA (reduced lag), DEMA/TEMA (enhanced responsiveness), KAMA/FRAMA (adaptive to volatility changes)
Selection Guide: SMA for standard Bollinger Bands behavior and backtesting consistency, EMA for faster band adaptation in dynamic markets, matching RSI MA type creates unified smoothing behavior
BB Multiplier Parameter:
Conservative (1.5-1.8): Tighter bands resulting in more frequent touches, useful in low volatility environments, higher signal frequency but potentially more false signals
Standard (2.0): Default setting representing approximately 95% confidence interval under normal distribution, widely accepted statistical threshold
Aggressive (2.5-3.0): Wider bands capturing only extreme momentum conditions, fewer but potentially more significant signals, reduces false signals in high volatility
Adaptive Approach: Consider adjusting multiplier based on instrument characteristics, lower multiplier for stable instruments, higher for volatile instruments
Parameter Optimization Workflow:
Start with default parameters (RSI:14, BB:20, Mult:2.0)
Test across representative sample period including different market regimes
Adjust RSI length based on desired responsiveness vs stability tradeoff
Tune BB length to match your typical holding period
Modify multiplier to achieve desired signal frequency
Validate on out-of-sample data to avoid overfitting
Document optimal parameters for different instruments and timeframes
Reference Levels Display:
Enabled (Default): Shows traditional 30/50/70 levels for comparison with dynamic bands, helps visualize the adaptive advantage
Disabled: Cleaner chart focusing purely on dynamic zones, reduces visual clutter for experienced users
Educational Value: Keeping reference levels visible helps understand how dynamic bands differ from fixed thresholds across varying market conditions
📈 PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS & COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
Comparison with Traditional RSI:
Fixed Threshold RSI Limitations:
In ranging low-volatility markets: RSI rarely reaches 70/30, missing tradable extremes
In trending high-volatility markets: RSI frequently breaks through 70/30, generating excessive false reversal signals
Across different instruments: Same thresholds applied to volatile crypto and stable forex pairs produce inconsistent results
Threshold Adjustment Problem: Manually changing thresholds for different conditions is subjective and lagging
RSI Bollinger Bands Advantages:
Automatic Adaptation: Bands adjust to current volatility regime without manual intervention
Consistent Logic: Same statistical approach works across different instruments and timeframes
Reduced False Signals: Band width filtering helps distinguish meaningful extremes from noise
Additional Information: Band width provides volatility context missing in standard RSI
Objective Extremes: Statistical basis (standard deviations) provides objective extreme definition
Comparison with Price-Based Bollinger Bands:
Price BB Characteristics:
Measures absolute price volatility
Affected by large price gaps and outliers
Band position relative to price not normalized
Difficult to compare across different price scales
RSI BB Advantages:
Normalized Scale: RSI's 0-100 bounds make band interpretation consistent across all instruments
Momentum Focus: Directly measures momentum extremes rather than price extremes
Reduced Gap Impact: RSI calculation smooths price gaps impact on band calculations
Comparable Analysis: Same RSI BB appearance across stocks, forex, crypto enables consistent strategy application
Performance Characteristics:
Signal Quality:
Higher Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Dynamic bands help filter RSI oscillations that don't represent meaningful extremes
Context-Aware Alerts: Band width provides volatility context helping traders adjust position sizing and stop placement
Reduced Whipsaws: During consolidations, narrower bands prevent premature signals from minor RSI movements
Responsiveness:
Adaptive Lag: Band calculation introduces some lag, but this lag is adaptive to current conditions rather than fixed
Faster Than Manual Adjustment: Automatic band adjustment is faster than trader's ability to manually modify thresholds
Balanced Approach: Combines RSI's inherent momentum lag with BB's statistical smoothing for stable yet responsive signals
Versatility:
Multi-Strategy Application: Supports both mean reversion (ranging markets) and trend continuation (trending markets) approaches
Universal Instrument Coverage: Works effectively across equities, forex, commodities, cryptocurrencies without parameter changes
Timeframe Agnostic: Same interpretation applies from 1-minute charts to monthly charts
Limitations and Considerations:
Known Limitations:
Dual Lag Effect: Combines RSI's momentum lag with BB's statistical lag, making it less suitable for very short-term scalping
Requires Volatility History: Needs sufficient bars for BB calculation, less effective immediately after major regime changes
Statistical Assumptions: Assumes RSI values are somewhat normally distributed, extreme trending conditions may violate this
Not a Standalone System: Like all indicators, should be combined with price action analysis and risk management
Optimal Use Cases:
Best for swing trading and position trading timeframes
Most effective in markets with alternating volatility regimes
Ideal for traders who use multiple instruments and timeframes
Suitable for systematic trading approaches requiring consistent logic
Suboptimal Conditions:
Very low timeframes (< 5 minutes) where lag becomes problematic
Instruments with extreme volatility spikes (gap-prone markets)
Markets in strong persistent trends where mean reversion rarely occurs
Periods immediately following major structural changes (new trading regime)
USAGE NOTES
This indicator is designed for technical analysis and educational purposes to help traders understand the interaction between momentum measurement and statistical volatility bands. The RSI Bollinger Bands has limitations and should not be used as the sole basis for trading decisions.
Important Considerations:
No Predictive Guarantee: Past band touches and patterns do not guarantee future price behavior
Market Regime Dependency: Indicator performance varies significantly between trending and ranging market conditions
Complementary Analysis Required: Should be used alongside price action, support/resistance levels, and fundamental analysis
Risk Management Essential: Always use proper position sizing, stop losses, and risk controls regardless of signal quality
Parameter Sensitivity: Different instruments and timeframes may require parameter optimization for optimal results
Continuous Monitoring: Band characteristics change with market conditions, requiring ongoing assessment
Recommended Supporting Analysis:
Price structure analysis (support/resistance, trend lines)
Volume confirmation for breakout signals
Multiple timeframe alignment
Market context awareness (news events, session times)
Correlation analysis with related instruments
The indicator aims to provide adaptive momentum analysis that adjusts to changing market volatility, but traders must apply sound judgment, proper risk management, and comprehensive market analysis in their decision-making process.
Premarket Power Bar StrategyStep 1: Mark Your Levels Before the Open
When: Between 9:00–9:25 AM ET
Premarket High – the highest price before 9:30 AM
Premarket Low – the lowest price before 9:30 AM
Use extended hours view on your chart platform.
These levels act as magnets and turning points once the market opens. They form the foundation for your first trade of the day.
Step 2: Let Price Come to the Level
Do not chase early price action.
Wait for price to approach either the premarket high or low during regular market hours.
Look for a pause, hesitation, or test near the level.
This keeps you from overtrading and forces you to wait for structure to form.
Step 3: Watch for the Power Bar
A power bar is a large-bodied candle with strong momentum and little to no wick on the opposite side.
It should form directly at the premarket level—not near it, not after a breakout.
At the premarket low, a bullish power bar is your buy trigger.
At the premarket high, a bearish power bar signals a short opportunity.
No power bar? No trade. The level and the candle must come together to create the edge.
(BONUS: As you identify specific patterns, eg, double bottoms, double tops, etc. look for those patterns near the premarket high or low)
Step 4: Entry, Stop, and Target
Entry:
For longs: place your order just above the high of the bullish power bar
For shorts: enter just below the low of the bearish power bar
Stop:
Long trade: just under the low of the power bar
Short trade: just above the high of the power bar
Profit Target Options:
VWAP
Prior day’s close
Key support/resistance levels
Keep your trade logic mechanical and consistent.
Execution Guidelines
Only trade when price reacts at your marked level
Wait for the power bar to fully form before entering
Do not jump in early or chase candles that form away from your levels
Cosmik Z-TP [ZuperView]Cosmik Z-TP is a trend-following trading system for TradingView designed to keep things simple while delivering all the core elements for effective trading, including straightforward trend analysis, a dynamic trading zone, clear entry and exit points, and built-in take-profit and stop-loss levels.
It adapts to a wide range of styles – scalping, day trading, or swing trading – and works smoothly across different bar types, making it a practical choice for traders of any experience level.
📌 Key features
🔸 Trend
Cosmik Z-TP highlights market direction and strength through its Trend Vector and Trailing Stop line, providing clear visual cues for quick trend analysis and trend confirmation.
Uptrend: When price closes above the pink Trailing Stop, the chart background turns green.
Downtrend: When price closes below the blue Trailing Stop, the background turns pink.
The shape of the Trend Vector reveals momentum:
Strong trend: The vector stays flat briefly (fewer than 10 bars) before rising or falling sharply.
Weak trend: The vector remains flat for an extended period (more than 10 bars).
These visual cues make it easy to read both the direction and the intensity of the current trend at a glance.
The trading system identifies market trends across both time-based and non-time-based charts with 2 dedicated modes:
Tick mode: Tailored for non-time-based charts such as Renko or Range. In this setting, the Trend Vector and Trailing Stop react directly to pure price movement, delivering precise trend detection without time constraints.
ninZaATR mode: Designed for time-based charts such as Minute, Second, and Hour, as well as non-time-based charts like Tick and Volume. In this mode, the Trend Vector and Trailing Stop scale with a multiple of ninZaATR, providing a clear read of market volatility within the selected timeframe.
Note: ninZaATR is an enhanced version of the Average True Range (ATR) indicator, designed to deliver smoother trend behavior on lower timeframes.
🔸 Zone
The Trading Zone is a dynamic support/resistance zone formed by the space between the Trend Vector and the Trailing Stop. It pinpoints areas where price is likely to retrace before continuing its move.
You can fine-tune how closely the zone follows price: when it tracks price more tightly, it helps capture early pullbacks; when set farther away, it detects deeper, stronger retracements.
🔸 Pullback signal
Pullback signals come from a 3-oscillator blend of MFI, RSI, and Stochastics, all filtered by the principle of following the trend.
This layered design reduces noise and delivers faster, more dependable trade setups, complete with real-time buy or sell alerts to help you stay on top of every valid entry.
Rather than reacting to the usual overbought or oversold thresholds (70/80 or 30/20), Cosmik Z-TP focuses on the oscillators’ natural tendency to move around the 50 line.
This creates a distinctive pullback-signal method:
Uptrend: When all three oscillators dip below 50, the system flags a potential pullback entry without waiting for an oversold reading.
Downtrend: When all three rise above 50, the system highlights a pullback opportunity without requiring an overbought level.
🔸 Stop and Target Levels
Cosmik Z-TP provides 2 primary ways to place stop-loss (SL) levels, both derived from the behavior of the Trailing Stop, which acts as a dynamic support or resistance and a key guide to trend direction.
These levels are designed to support effective trade and risk management:
Flat Trailing Stop Levels
When the Trailing Stop remains flat, it signals potential market weakness and forms a strong support or resistance level. The system automatically extends these flat levels across the chart, creating natural areas for stop-loss placement that help limit risk as momentum fades.
Trailing Stop Plot
Stops can also be placed directly on the active Trailing Stop line. This approach allows trades to follow the trend until it concludes, reducing premature exits while maximizing profit potential.
For take-profit levels, the same flat Trailing Stop levels already plotted on the chart serve as natural profit objectives, marking key support or resistance levels where price often pauses or reverses.
📌 Customization
The system is built for easy adjustments, allowing each part to align with your unique approach and the market’s pace.
🔸 Trend
Adjust the Trailing Stop plot to focus on short-term or long-term trends.
Use Tick mode for Range and Renko charts.
Apply ninZaATR mode for all other chart types (Minute, Range, Second, Volume, Heiken Ashi, etc.).
🔸 Zone
Control the distance between the Trailing Stop and Trend Vector relative to price to capture either early pullbacks or stronger retracements.
🔸 Signal
Set the signal frequency by adjusting the periods of the MFI, RSI, and Stochastic oscillators.
Define the maximum number of trading signals within a trend phase.
Specify the maximum number of signals allowed during a flat phase of the Trend Vector.
AI Bot Regime Feed (v6) — stableThis indicator generates real-time, structured JSON alerts for external trading bots or automation systems.
It combines multiple technical layers to identify market regimes and high-probability buy/sell events, and sends them to any webhook endpoint (e.g., a FastAPI or Zapier listener).
Mean Reverting Suite [OmegaTools]Overview
The Mean Reverting Suits (MR Suite) by OmegaTools is an advanced analytical and visualization framework designed to identify directional exhaustion, statistical overextensions, and conditions consistent with mean-reversion dynamics. It integrates three pillars into a single display: a composite momentum-normalized oscillator, a percentile-based extension model with volume contextualization, and a dynamic structural mapping engine built on confirmed pivots. The indicator does not generate signals or prescribe trade actions; it provides objective context so users can evaluate market balance and the likelihood that price is departing from its recent statistical baseline.
Core logic
The composite oscillator blends MFI on two horizons and RSI on HL2, then averages them to produce a stabilized mean-reversion gauge. Candle and bar colors are mapped by a dual gradient centered at 50. Readings above 50 progressively shift from neutral gray toward the bearish accent color to reflect increasing momentum saturation; readings below 50 shift from the bullish accent color toward gray to reflect potential accumulation or temporary undervaluation. This continuous mapping avoids rigid thresholds and conveys the strength and decay of momentum as a smooth spectrum.
The percentile-based extension model measures the persistence of directional bias by tracking how many bars have elapsed since the last opposing condition. These rolling counts are compared to the 80th percentile of their own historical distributions stored in arrays. When a current streak exceeds its respective percentile, the environment is labeled as statistically extended in that direction. Background shading communicates this information and is modulated by relative volume, computed as live volume divided by a blended average of SMA(30) and EMA(11). Higher opacity implies greater liquidity participation during the extension.
The structural mapping module uses confirmed pivot highs and lows at the chosen length to create persistent horizontal levels that extend forward and automatically maintain themselves until price invalidates or refreshes them. These levels represent market memory zones and assist in reading where reactions previously formed. The engine updates in real time, ensuring the framework continuously reflects the prevailing structure.
Standard deviation and z-score overlay
The updated version introduces a mean and dispersion layer. A simple moving average of HL2 over twice the length provides the reference mean. Dispersion is estimated as the moving average of the absolute deviation between close and the mean over five times the length. The z-score is computed as the distance of price from the mean divided by this dispersion proxy. Visual arrows highlight observations where the absolute z-score exceeds two standard deviations, offering a concise view of statistically unusual departures from the local mean. This layer complements the percentile extension model by adding an orthogonal measure of extremity based on distributional distance rather than run length.
Visualization
Candle bodies and borders inherit the oscillator’s gradient color, creating an immediate sense of directional pressure and potential momentum fatigue. The chart background activates when the extension model detects a statistically rare streak, using blue tones for bearish extension and red tones for bullish extension, with intensity scaling by relative volume. Horizontal lines denote active pivot-based levels, automatically extending, truncating, and refreshing as structure evolves. The z-score arrows appear only when deviations exceed the ±2 threshold, keeping the display focused on noteworthy statistical events.
Inputs and configuration
Length controls the sensitivity of all modules. Lower values make the oscillator and pivot detection more reactive; higher values smooth readings and widen structural context. Bullish and Bearish colors are user-selectable to match platform themes or accessibility requirements.
Interpretation guidance
A strong red background indicates an unusually extended bullish run in the presence of meaningful volume; a strong blue background indicates an unusually extended bearish run in the presence of meaningful volume. Candle gradients near deep bearish tones suggest oscillator readings well above 50; gradients near deep bullish tones suggest oscillator readings well below 50. Pivot lines mark the most recently confirmed structural levels that the market has reacted to. Z-score arrows denote points where price has moved beyond approximately two standard deviations of its local mean, signaling statistically uncommon distance rather than directional persistence. None of these elements are directives; they are objective descriptors designed to improve situational awareness.
Advantages
The framework is adaptive by design and self-normalizes to each instrument’s volatility and rhythm through percentile logic and dispersion-based distance. It is volume-aware, visually encoding liquidity pressure so that users can distinguish thin extensions from structurally significant ones. It reduces chart clutter by unifying momentum state, statistical extension, standard deviation distance, and structural levels into a single coherent view. It is asset- and timeframe-agnostic, suitable for intraday through swing horizons across futures, equities, FX, and digital assets.
Usage notes
MR Suite is intended for analytical and educational purposes. It does not provide trading signals, risk parameters, or strategy instructions. Users may employ its context alongside their own methodologies, risk frameworks, and execution rules. The indicator’s value derives from quantifying how unusual a move is, showing how much liquidity supports it, and anchoring that information to evolving structural references, thereby improving the clarity and consistency of discretionary assessment without prescribing actions.
Parabolic SAR MTF LinesThe indicator shows the Parabolic SAR sign (price above or below the indicator) for several timeframes at once. You can see at a glance how the price is trending across higher and lower timeframes.
Note that, for lower timeframes, the line becomes yellow to the left because history is limited and there are not enough bars to calculate.
Other features (can be enabled in settings):
* each line can be enabled or disabled individually, so that unused ones can be hidden.
* simple trend detection based on the number of bullish and bearish timeframes; threshold can be changed in Settings.
* "Score" output: counting the net number of bullish and bearish timeframes
* "Trend" output: changes to bullish or bearish as the score goes over or under the threshold
* background color (green or red according to trend).
* alert for trend change.
* another alert with a separate threshold score for flexibility.
* score weights for further customization of trend detection and alerts. Input parameters are set in terms of score values instead of number of lines.
* input options to choose alert modes for trend and extra alerts. The options are "once per bar close" (default), "once per bar", "every time".
This indicator was based on MACD MTF Lines where all the logic and features came from.
CCT Ignition Candle DetectorCCT Ignition Candle Detector
The CCT Ignition Candle Detector indicator was developed to assist traders in identifying “ignition candles” — candles that represent potential high-volatility breakout events accompanied by strong volume and a clear directional move relative to short-term trend averages.
Concept and Functionality
This indicator measures the relationship between the candle’s amplitude (difference between high and low) and the Average True Range (ATR).
The ratio between these two values provides insight into whether the current candle exhibits volatility that is statistically significant compared to its recent history.
Additionally, the indicator evaluates body strength, volume behavior, and proximity to the EMA8 (a short-term dynamic average often used to gauge immediate momentum).
When specific quantitative criteria are met, the indicator identifies the candle as a potential Ignition Candle, meaning it could mark the start of a new impulse move.
Ignition Criteria:
A candle is considered an Ignition Candle when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
Amplitude ≥ 3× ATR
Candle body ≥ 2.5% (difference between open and close relative to open)
Volume ≥ 1.3× SMA14 (volume)
Breakout of the EMA8 in the direction of the move (bullish or bearish)
When these factors align, the indicator marks the corresponding candle with a label and displays an orange highlight in the information panel.
This visual cue helps the trader immediately identify points of high energy or breakout potential in the chart.
Readings and Visual Elements
Yellow line: Candle amplitude (High–Low)
Red line: True Range (ATR)
White line: Moving average of ATR
Info panel: Displays amplitude, ATR value, volume comparison, EMA8 relation, and ignition status.
label on chart: Appears when an ignition candle is detected.
The indicator does not generate trading signals, but provides quantitative context for decision-making.
Practical Usage
Traders may use this indicator to:
Identify potential breakout zones after periods of contraction.
Confirm whether a strong candle represents true momentum or a false breakout.
Combine ignition readings with trend filters (such as higher timeframe EMA or price structure).
Evaluate the strength of reversals or continuation moves.
A common practical approach is to enter in the direction of the ignition candle once it closes,
place a protective stop below or above the candle’s body, and target 1.5–2× the initial risk.
This approach leverages volatility expansion in its early stage.
Recommended Settings:
ATR Length: 14 (default)
EMA Period: 8
Volume MA: 14
Timeframes: Works well in intraday and daily charts.
Notes:
This tool is designed as a volatility and momentum analyzer, not a buy/sell system.
It should be used together with broader market context, price structure, and volume confirmation.
It aims to standardize the interpretation of large candles, allowing the trader to objectively identify when volatility expansion is statistically relevant.
Credits:
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ATR% Multiple From MA - Overextensions trackingATR% Multiple From MA - Quantifiable Profit Taking Indicator
This overlay indicator identifies overextended price moves by calculating how many ATR% multiples price is away from a moving average, providing objective profit-taking signals.
Formula:
A = ATR% = (ATR / Price) × 100
B = % Gain from MA = ((Price - MA) / MA) × 100
ATR% Multiple = B / A
Signals:
Yellow circle at 7x: Start scaling out partial profits
Red circle at 10x+: Heavily overextended, aggressive profit taking recommended
Stats table: Real-time ATR% Multiple, % Gain from MA, ATR%, and action status
For very volatile markets I usually go for 10x and 15x extension instead of 7x and 10x.
This method normalizes moves across different volatility environments, eliminating emotional decision-making. Historical examples include PLTR, SOFI, TSLA, NVDA which stalled after exceeding 10x.
Customizable Settings:
ATR Length (default: 14)
MA Length (default: 50)
Profit Zone thresholds (7x, 10x)
Toggle circles and MA display
OOO Trade (By Bodinphat) V.2Description:
This indicator is an advanced trend-following system that combines multi-timeframe signals, order block zones (OB Zones), and precision-based metrics to help traders identify high-probability buy and sell opportunities.
It automatically analyzes EMA trends, RSI pullbacks, ADX strength, and volume confirmation to calculate a dynamic confidence score for both long and short directions.
The system also displays:
📊 Multi-Timeframe Trend Strip (M1 → D1) — showing each timeframe’s directional bias (Buy/Sell/Neutral).
🎯 OB Zones (Order Blocks) — highlights institutional demand (Bullish OB) and supply (Bearish OB) zones on the chart.
📋 Right-Side Info Panel — displays key metrics such as score, accuracy, SL/TP targets, and bias direction in real-time.
⚡ Session Filters — optional London/NY session filters for more accurate signal alignment.
This tool is ideal for traders who want to follow structured price action while maintaining a clear view of market strength and institutional zones.
It works best with XAUUSD, GBPUSD, and major indices on intraday or swing timeframes.
Days Without -x% Move (Within x Days)Days Without X% Move
This indicator tracks consecutive days without a significant price drop, helping traders monitor market stability and potential risk buildup.
How It Works:
- Monitors a rolling window (default: 3 days) for the maximum drawdown
- Resets the counter when price drops by the specified percentage (default: 15%)
- Counts consecutive days where the threshold hasn't been breached
- Higher values indicate extended periods without significant corrections
Key Features:
- Configurable Drop Threshold: Set the percentage drop that resets the counter
- Adjustable Window: Define the lookback period for measuring drawdowns
- Wick Analysis: Option to include or exclude wicks in calculations
- Visual Display: Red area plot shows the current streak length
Use Cases:
- Risk management: Identify when markets are "overdue" for a correction
- Market regime analysis: Compare calm vs volatile periods
- Position sizing: Adjust exposure based on streak length
- Entry timing: Higher streak values may indicate increased correction risk
Squeeze Hour Frequency [CHE]Squeeze Hour Frequency (ATR-PR) — Standalone — Tracks daily squeeze occurrences by hour to reveal time-based volatility patterns
Summary
This indicator identifies periods of unusually low volatility, defined as squeezes, and tallies their frequency across each hour of the day over historical trading sessions. By aggregating counts into a sortable table, it helps users spot hours prone to these conditions, enabling better scheduling of trading activity to avoid or target specific intraday regimes. Signals gain robustness through percentile-based detection that adapts to recent volatility history, differing from fixed-threshold methods by focusing on relative lowness rather than absolute levels, which reduces false positives in varying market environments.
Motivation: Why this design?
Traders often face uneven intraday volatility, with certain hours showing clustered low-activity phases that precede or follow breakouts, leading to mistimed entries or overlooked calm periods. The core idea of hourly squeeze frequency addresses this by binning low-volatility events into 24 hourly slots and counting distinct daily occurrences, providing a historical profile of when squeezes cluster. This reveals time-of-day biases without relying on real-time alerts, allowing proactive adjustments to session focus.
What’s different vs. standard approaches?
- Reference baseline: Classical volatility tools like simple moving average crossovers or fixed ATR thresholds, which flag squeezes uniformly across the day.
- Architecture differences:
- Uses persistent arrays to track one squeeze per hour per day, preventing overcounting within sessions.
- Employs custom sorting on ratio arrays for dynamic table display, prioritizing top or bottom performers.
- Handles timezones explicitly to ensure consistent binning across global assets.
- Practical effect: Charts show a persistent table ranking hours by squeeze share, making intraday patterns immediately visible—such as a top hour capturing over 20 percent of total events—unlike static overlays that ignore temporal distribution, which matters for avoiding low-liquidity traps in crypto or forex.
How it works (technical)
The indicator first computes a rolling volatility measure over a specified lookback period. It then derives a relative ranking of the current value against recent history within a window of bars. A squeeze is flagged when this ranking falls below a user-defined cutoff, indicating the value is among the lowest in the recent sample.
On each bar, the local hour is extracted using the selected timezone. If a squeeze occurs and the bar has price data, the count for that hour increments only if no prior mark exists for the current day, using a persistent array to store the last marked day per hour. This ensures one tally per unique trading day per slot.
At the final bar, arrays compile counts and ratios for all 24 hours, where the ratio represents each hour's share of total squeezes observed. These are sorted ascending or descending based on display mode, and the top or bottom subset populates the table. Background shading highlights live squeezes in red for visual confirmation. Initialization uses zero-filled arrays for counts and negative seeds for day tracking, with state persisting across bars via variable declarations.
No higher timeframe data is pulled, so there is no repaint risk from external fetches; all logic runs on confirmed bars.
Parameter Guide
ATR Length — Controls the lookback for the volatility measure, influencing sensitivity to short-term fluctuations; shorter values increase responsiveness but add noise, longer ones smooth for stability — Default: 14 — Trade-offs/Tips: Use 10-20 for intraday charts to balance quick detection with fewer false squeezes; test on historical data to avoid over-smoothing in trending markets.
Percentile Window (bars) — Sets the history depth for ranking the current volatility value, affecting how "low" is defined relative to past; wider windows emphasize long-term norms — Default: 252 — Trade-offs/Tips: 100-300 bars suit daily cycles; narrower for fast assets like crypto to catch recent regimes, but risks instability in sparse data.
Squeeze threshold (PR < x) — Defines the cutoff for flagging low relative volatility, where values below this mark a squeeze; lower thresholds tighten detection for rarer events — Default: 10.0 — Trade-offs/Tips: 5-15 percent for conservative signals reducing false positives; raise to 20 for more frequent highlights in high-vol environments, monitoring for increased noise.
Timezone — Specifies the reference for hourly binning, ensuring alignment with market sessions — Default: Exchange — Trade-offs/Tips: Set to "America/New_York" for US assets; mismatches can skew counts, so verify against chart timezone.
Show Table — Toggles the results display, essential for reviewing frequencies — Default: true — Trade-offs/Tips: Disable on mobile for performance; pair with position tweaks for clean overlays.
Pos — Places the table on the chart pane — Default: Top Right — Trade-offs/Tips: Bottom Left avoids candle occlusion on volatile charts.
Font — Adjusts text readability in the table — Default: normal — Trade-offs/Tips: Tiny for dense views, large for emphasis on key hours.
Dark — Applies high-contrast colors for visibility — Default: true — Trade-offs/Tips: Toggle false in light themes to prevent washout.
Display — Filters table rows to focus on extremes or full list — Default: All — Trade-offs/Tips: Top 3 for quick scans of risky hours; Bottom 3 highlights safe low-squeeze periods.
Reading & Interpretation
Red background shading appears on bars meeting the squeeze condition, signaling current low relative volatility. The table lists hours as "H0" to "H23", with columns for daily squeeze counts, percentage share of total squeezes (summing to 100 percent across hours), and an arrow marker on the top hour. A summary row above details the peak count, its share, and the leading hour. A label at the last bar recaps total days observed, data-valid days, and top hour stats. Rising shares indicate clustering, suggesting regime persistence in that slot.
Practical Workflows & Combinations
- Trend following: Scan for hours with low squeeze shares to enter during stable regimes; confirm with higher highs or lower lows on the 15-minute chart, avoiding top-share hours post-news like tariff announcements.
- Exits/Stops: Tighten stops in high-share hours to guard against sudden vol spikes; use the table to shift to conservative sizing outside peak squeeze times.
- Multi-asset/Multi-TF: Defaults work across crypto pairs on 5-60 minute timeframes; for stocks, widen percentile window to 500 bars. Combine with volume oscillators—enter only if squeeze count is below average for the asset.
Behavior, Constraints & Performance
Logic executes on closed bars, with live bars updating counts provisionally but finalizing on confirmation; table refreshes only at the last bar, avoiding intrabar flicker. No security calls or higher timeframes, so no repaint from external data. Resources include a 5000-bar history limit, loops up to 24 iterations for sorting and totals, and arrays sized to 24 elements; labels and table are capped at 500 each for efficiency. Known limits: Skips hours without bars (e.g., weekends), assumes uniform data availability, and may undercount in sparse sessions; timezone shifts can alter profiles without warning.
Sensible Defaults & Quick Tuning
Start with ATR Length at 14, Percentile Window at 252, and threshold at 10.0 for broad crypto use. If too many squeezes flag (noisy table), raise threshold to 15.0 and narrow window to 100 for stricter relative lowness. For sluggish detection in calm markets, drop ATR Length to 10 and threshold to 5.0 to capture subtler dips. In high-vol assets, widen window to 500 and threshold to 20.0 for stability.
What this indicator is—and isn’t
This is a historical frequency tracker and visualization layer for intraday volatility patterns, best as a filter in multi-tool setups. It is not a standalone signal generator, predictive model, or risk manager—pair it with price action, news filters, and position sizing rules.
Disclaimer
The content provided, including all code and materials, is strictly for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and should not be interpreted as, financial advice, a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument, or an offer of any financial product or service. All strategies, tools, and examples discussed are provided for illustrative purposes to demonstrate coding techniques and the functionality of Pine Script within a trading context.
Any results from strategies or tools provided are hypothetical, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Trading and investing involve high risk, including the potential loss of principal, and may not be suitable for all individuals. Before making any trading decisions, please consult with a qualified financial professional to understand the risks involved.
By using this script, you acknowledge and agree that any trading decisions are made solely at your discretion and risk.
Do not use this indicator on Heikin-Ashi, Renko, Kagi, Point-and-Figure, or Range charts, as these chart types can produce unrealistic results for signal markers and alerts.
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Chervolino
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Hikaru BandsHikaru Bands is a volatility indicator designed to provide a view of market dynamics. Unlike traditional banding tools like Bollinger Bands, which rely solely on standard deviation, Hikaru Bands incorporate a Composite Volatility Index (UVI). This index is built from a customizable blend of up to ten different technical indicators, including momentum, trend, and risk metrics.
Core Concept & Calculation
The script first calculates the values of up to ten different technical indicators, which you can enable or disable individually. These include RSI, CCI, Sharpe Ratio, Omega Ratio, Z-Score, Rate of Change (ROC), and more. Each selected indicator's output is then normalized into a percentile rank (a scale of 0-100) to ensure they can be compared and combined effectively. Finally, the normalized values are weighted and averaged to create a single Universal Volatility Index (UVI). A high UVI suggests strong bullish momentum and volatility/overbought, while a low UVI suggests strong bearish momentum/oversold.
How to Use & Interpretation
Interpreting the bands is intuitive and provides multiple layers of analysis:
Extreme Bands (Outer Bands): When the price touches or exceeds these bands, it suggests a potential exhaustion point or a climax in the current trend. These are often areas to watch for potential reversals or pullbacks.
Warning Bands: These act as an early signal that momentum is becoming stretched. Price action within this zone indicates a strong trend that may be approaching overbought or oversold territory.
Neutral Bands: The area between these bands and the basis line represents typical price action. When the price remains within this zone, it often signals a consolidating or ranging market.
Features & Customization
This script offers extensive customization to tailor the indicator to your specific needs and analysis style:
Modular Component Selection: Individually enable or disable any of the ten underlying indicators to build your own custom UVI. You can also adjust the weight of each component to give more importance to the indicators you trust most.
Detailed Parameter Control: Fine-tune the settings for each individual indicator, such as the period for RSI, the lookback for the Sharpe Ratio, or the fast/slow lengths for the EMA Spread.
Visuals: Comes with eight built-in color schemes (including Classic, Neon, and Ocean) to match your chart's aesthetic.
Band Smoothing: Apply an optional smoothing filter to the bands and the basis line to reduce noise and focus on the underlying trend.
Disclaimer
This tool is designed for technical analysis and should not be used as a standalone signal for trading. The effectiveness of the bands depends on the selected components and market conditions. Always use this indicator in conjunction with other forms of analysis and a robust risk management strategy.
CCT Average True RangeCCT Ignition Candle Detector
The CCT Ignition Candle Detector indicator was developed to assist traders in identifying “ignition candles” — candles that represent potential high-volatility breakout events accompanied by strong volume and a clear directional move relative to short-term trend averages.
Concept and Functionality
This indicator measures the relationship between the candle’s amplitude (difference between high and low) and the Average True Range (ATR).
The ratio between these two values provides insight into whether the current candle exhibits volatility that is statistically significant compared to its recent history.
Additionally, the indicator evaluates body strength, volume behavior, and proximity to the EMA8 (a short-term dynamic average often used to gauge immediate momentum).
When specific quantitative criteria are met, the indicator identifies the candle as a potential Ignition Candle, meaning it could mark the start of a new impulse move.
Ignition Criteria:
A candle is considered an Ignition Candle when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
Amplitude ≥ 3× ATR
Candle body ≥ 2.5% (difference between open and close relative to open)
Volume ≥ 1.3× SMA14 (volume)
Breakout of the EMA8 in the direction of the move (bullish or bearish)
When these factors align, the indicator marks the corresponding candle with a label and displays an orange highlight in the information panel.
This visual cue helps the trader immediately identify points of high energy or breakout potential in the chart.
Readings and Visual Elements
Yellow line: Candle amplitude (High–Low)
Red line: True Range (ATR)
White line: Moving average of ATR
Info panel: Displays amplitude, ATR value, volume comparison, EMA8 relation, and ignition status.
label on chart: Appears when an ignition candle is detected.
The indicator does not generate trading signals, but provides quantitative context for decision-making.
Practical Usage
Traders may use this indicator to:
Identify potential breakout zones after periods of contraction.
Confirm whether a strong candle represents true momentum or a false breakout.
Combine ignition readings with trend filters (such as higher timeframe EMA or price structure).
Evaluate the strength of reversals or continuation moves.
A common practical approach is to enter in the direction of the ignition candle once it closes,
place a protective stop below or above the candle’s body, and target 1.5–2× the initial risk.
This approach leverages volatility expansion in its early stage.
Recommended Settings:
ATR Length: 14 (default)
EMA Period: 8
Volume MA: 14
Timeframes: Works well in intraday and daily charts.
Notes:
This tool is designed as a volatility and momentum analyzer, not a buy/sell system.
It should be used together with broader market context, price structure, and volume confirmation.
It aims to standardize the interpretation of large candles, allowing the trader to objectively identify when volatility expansion is statistically relevant.
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