Quarterly Theory ICT 04 [TradingFinder] SSMT 4Quarter Divergence🔵 Introduction
Sequential SMT Divergence is an advanced price-action-based analytical technique rooted in the ICT (Inner Circle Trader) methodology. Its primary objective is to identify early-stage divergences between correlated assets within precise time structures. This tool not only breaks down market structure but also enables traders to detect engineered liquidity traps before the market reacts.
In simple terms, SMT (Smart Money Technique) occurs when two correlated assets—such as indices (ES and NQ), currency pairs (EURUSD and GBPUSD), or commodities (Gold and Silver)—exhibit different reactions at key price levels (swing highs or lows). This lack of alignment is often a sign of smart money manipulation and signals a lack of confirmation in the ongoing trend—hinting at an imminent reversal or at least a pause in momentum.
In its Sequential form, SMT divergences are examined through a more granular temporal lens—between intraday quarters (Q1 through Q4). When SMT appears at the transition from one quarter to another (e.g., Q1 to Q2 or Q3 to Q4), the signal becomes significantly more powerful, often aligning with a critical phase in the Quarterly Theory—a framework that segments market behavior into four distinct phases: Accumulation, Manipulation, Distribution, and Reversal/Continuation.
For instance, a Bullish SMT forms when one asset prints a new low while its correlated counterpart fails to break the corresponding low from the previous quarter. This usually indicates absorption of selling pressure and the beginning of accumulation by smart money. Conversely, a Bearish SMT arises when one asset makes a higher high, but the second asset fails to confirm, signaling distribution or a fake-out before a decline.
However, SMT alone is not enough. To confirm a true Market Structure Break (MSB), the appearance of a Precision Swing Point (PSP) is essential—a specific candlestick formation on a lower timeframe (typically 5 to 15 minutes) that reveals the entry of institutional participants. The combination of SMT and PSP provides a more accurate entry point and better understanding of premium and discount zones.
The Sequential SMT Indicator, introduced in this article, dynamically scans charts for such divergence patterns across multiple sessions. It is applicable to various markets including Forex, crypto, commodities, and indices, and shows particularly strong performance during mid-week sessions (Wednesdays and Thursdays)—when most weekly highs and lows tend to form.
Bullish Sequential SMT :
Bearish Sequential SMT :
🔵 How to Use
The Sequential SMT (SSMT) indicator is designed to detect time and structure-based divergences between two correlated assets. This divergence occurs when both assets print a similar swing (high or low) in the previous quarter (e.g., Q3), but in the current quarter (e.g., Q4), only one asset manages to break that swing level—while the other fails to reach it.
This temporal mismatch is precisely identified by the SSMT indicator and often signals smart money activity, a market phase transition, or even the presence of an engineered liquidity trap. The signal becomes especially powerful when paired with a Precision Swing Point (PSP)—a confirming candle on lower timeframes (5m–15m) that typically indicates a market structure break (MSB) and the entry of smart liquidity.
🟣 Bullish Sequential SMT
In the previous quarter, both assets form a similar swing low.
In the current quarter, one asset (e.g., EURUSD) breaks that low and trades below it.
The other asset (e.g., GBPUSD) fails to reach the same low, preserving the structure.
This time-based divergence reflects declining selling pressure, potential absorption, and often marks the end of a manipulation phase and the start of accumulation. If confirmed by a bullish PSP candle, it offers a strong long opportunity, with stop-losses defined just below the swing low.
🟣 Bearish Sequential SMT
In the previous quarter, both assets form a similar swing high.
In the current quarter, one asset (e.g., NQ) breaks above that high.
The other asset (e.g., ES) fails to reach that high, remaining below it.
This type of divergence signals weakening bullish momentum and the likelihood of distribution or a fake-out before a price drop. When followed by a bearish PSP candle, it sets up a strong shorting opportunity with targets in the discount zone and protective stops placed above the swing high.
🔵 Settings
⚙️ Logical Settings
Quarterly Cycles Type : Select the time segmentation method for SMT analysis.
Available modes include: Yearly, Monthly, Weekly, Daily, 90 Minute, and Micro.
These define how the indicator divides market time into Q1–Q4 cycles.
Symbol : Choose the secondary asset to compare with the main chart asset (e.g., XAUUSD, US100, GBPUSD).
Pivot Period : Sets the sensitivity of the pivot detection algorithm. A smaller value increases responsiveness to price swings.
Activate Max Pivot Back : When enabled, limits the maximum number of past pivots to be considered for divergence detection.
Max Pivot Back Length : Defines how many past pivots can be used (if the above toggle is active).
Pivot Sync Threshold : The maximum allowed difference (in bars) between pivots of the two assets for them to be compared.
Validity Pivot Length : Defines the time window (in bars) during which a divergence remains valid before it's considered outdated.
🎨 Display Settings
Show Cycle :Toggles the visual display of the current Quarter (Q1 to Q4) based on the selected time segmentation
Show Cycle Label : Shows the name (e.g., "Q2") of each detected Quarter on the chart.
Show Bullish SMT Line : Draws a line connecting the bullish divergence points.
Show Bullish SMT Label : Displays a label on the chart when a bullish divergence is detected.
Bullish Color : Sets the color for bullish SMT markers (label, shape, and line).
Show Bearish SMT Line : Draws a line for bearish divergence.
Show Bearish SMT Label : Displays a label when a bearish SMT divergence is found.
Bearish Color : Sets the color for bearish SMT visual elements.
🔔 Alert Settings
Alert Name : Custom name for the alert messages (used in TradingView’s alert system).
Message Frequency :
All: Every signal triggers an alert.
Once Per Bar: Alerts once per bar regardless of how many signals occur.
Per Bar Close: Only triggers when the bar closes and the signal still exists.
Time Zone Display : Choose the time zone in which alert timestamps are displayed (e.g., UTC).
Bullish SMT Divergence Alert : Enable/disable alerts specifically for bullish signals.
Bearish SMT Divergence Alert : Enable/disable alerts specifically for bearish signals
🔵 Conclusion
The Sequential SMT (SSMT) indicator is a powerful and precise tool for identifying structural divergences between correlated assets within a time-based framework. Unlike traditional divergence models that rely solely on sequential pivot comparisons, SSMT leverages Quarterly Theory, in combination with concepts like liquidity sweeps, market structure breaks (MSB) and precision swing points (PSP), to provide a deeper and more actionable view of market dynamics.
By using SSMT, traders gain not only the ability to identify where divergence occurs, but also when it matters most within the market cycle. This empowers them to anticipate major moves or traps before they fully materialize, and position themselves accordingly in high-probability trade zones.
Whether you're trading Forex, crypto, indices, or commodities, the true strength of this indicator is revealed when used in sync with the Accumulation, Manipulation, Distribution, and Reversal phases of the market. Integrated with other confluence tools and market models, SSMT can serve as a core component in a professional, rule-based, and highly personalized trading strategy.
Educational
RSI Strategy (Volume Removed for Testing)Here’s a concise version for your strategy description:
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### **RSI-Based Volume Strategy**
This strategy combines **RSI** and **Volume Spikes** to identify potential buy and sell signals.
- **Buy** when **RSI** falls below **30** (oversold) and there's a **volume spike**, signaling a possible reversal to the upside.
- **Sell** when **RSI** rises above **70** (overbought) and there's a **volume spike**, signaling a potential reversal to the downside.
**Inputs**:
- **RSI Length** (default 14)
- **RSI Buy Level** (default 30)
- **RSI Sell Level** (default 70)
- **Volume Multiplier** (default 1.5)
Ideal for markets with sharp reversals and strong volume movements. Test before live trading and use proper risk management.
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Session Markers: 00:00, London, NY (Last 7 Days)This script marks key time(s) -
1. midnight open
2. london session open
3. ny session open
The session markers show up in blue color with a gray text annotation.
Trap Zone 2 minTrap Zone 2 Min — Visual Detection of Trap and Expansion Zones
This indicator is designed to clearly identify key price zones on lower timeframes, particularly the 2-minute chart. It's ideal for scalpers and intraday traders looking for structured, high-probability setups.
Trap Zone (No Trade Zone)
A central shaded area where trading is discouraged.
Marks potential liquidity traps or manipulation zones.
Calculated using recent highs, lows, and moving averages (MA20 and MA200).
Zones + and -
Positioned two times the size of an EB (Elephant Bar) above and below the trap zone.
Represent the first expansion level.
Useful for identifying potential long or short entries based on price breakout direction.
Zones ++ and --
Extend from the first + or - level to the next line outward.
Represent a second expansion layer, often aligning with price continuation or reaction zones.
Helpful for profit-taking or adjusting risk.
Zones +++ and ---
The most extreme levels plotted.
Serve as final take-profit areas or potential reversal zones.
Additional Features
Optional display of MA20 and MA200.
Configurable ADR (Average Daily Range) labels.
Full visual customization for better chart integration.
Best For
Scalpers and intraday traders.
Identifying and reacting to structured market zones.
Mapping price expansions and potential reversal points.
Hamid Double RSIRSI with Moving Average and Another RSI
This script combines two Relative Strength Index (RSI) indicators with configurable moving averages. It allows traders to track momentum and market strength with adjustable periods for both the RSI and moving averages. The script also allows you to choose different data sources for each RSI, offering flexibility in analysis.
Features:
Two RSIs: One with a shorter period and another with a longer period .
Moving Averages: Each RSI has its own configurable moving average . The moving averages help smooth out the RSI and provide clearer trends.
Customizable Inputs: Adjust the RSI period and the length of the moving averages. You can also choose different sources for each RSI (e.g., close, open, high, low).
Mid Line: A horizontal line at 50, which is commonly used as the neutral level for the RSI. It helps identify whether the RSI is above or below neutral, indicating bullish or bearish conditions.
Overbought and Oversold Levels: Horizontal lines at 70 (overbought) and 30 (oversold) to highlight when the asset might be overbought or oversold according to the RSI.
How it works:
RSI Calculation: The script calculates two RSIs using different lengths
Moving Averages: A Simple Moving Average (SMA) is applied to both RSIs to smooth their values and help identify trends.
Overbought/Oversold Indicators: The script includes horizontal lines at 70 and 30 to show overbought and oversold conditions. The mid line is plotted at 50 to highlight neutral levels.
This indicator is useful for traders who want to compare the behavior of two RSIs over different time periods and use the moving averages to filter out noise. The ability to customize the source data for each RSI makes this script adaptable to different trading strategies.
[c3s] Average Entry Price Calculator# Average Entry Price Calculator
This powerful indicator helps you track your average entry price across multiple positions, displaying it clearly on your chart with customizable lines and labels.
## Features:
• Calculate average entry price for up to 5 different positions
• Display current price and profit/loss calculations
• Show percentage and absolute change from your average entry
• Customizable line styles, colors, and label positions
• Track your entry prices with clear visual references
## How It Works:
Enter your position details (entry price and amount in USDT), and the indicator will calculate your average entry price, displaying it as a horizontal line on your chart. The indicator also shows your individual entry prices as separate lines, making it easy to visualize your overall position.
## Perfect For:
• DCA (Dollar-Cost Averaging) strategies
• Position tracking across multiple entries
• Risk management and profit taking
• Visualizing entry zones on your chart
## Instructions:
1. Add the indicator to your chart
2. Enter your position details (price and amount)
3. Customize the visual appearance as needed
4. Use the displayed average entry line for decision making
All calculations are done locally in your browser - no sensitive data is transmitted or stored.
Enjoy more informed trading decisions with this essential position tracking tool!
Average Entry Price Calculator# Average Entry Price Calculator
This powerful indicator helps you track your average entry price across multiple positions, displaying it clearly on your chart with customizable lines and labels.
## Features:
• Calculate average entry price for up to 5 different positions
• Display current price and profit/loss calculations
• Show percentage and absolute change from your average entry
• Customizable line styles, colors, and label positions
• Track your entry prices with clear visual references
## How It Works:
Enter your position details (entry price and amount in USDT), and the indicator will calculate your average entry price, displaying it as a horizontal line on your chart. The indicator also shows your individual entry prices as separate lines, making it easy to visualize your overall position.
## Perfect For:
• DCA (Dollar-Cost Averaging) strategies
• Position tracking across multiple entries
• Risk management and profit taking
• Visualizing entry zones on your chart
## Instructions:
1. Add the indicator to your chart
2. Enter your position details (price and amount)
3. Customize the visual appearance as needed
4. Use the displayed average entry line for decision making
All calculations are done locally in your browser - no sensitive data is transmitted or stored.
Enjoy more informed trading decisions with this essential position tracking tool!
Quarters Theory Levels (Yotov Style)John Alex Sagwe's Quarters Theory Levels Script
This Pine Script, developed by John Alex Sagwe, is based on the concept of the "Quarters Theory" popularized by Illan Yotov. It aims to help traders identify key levels in the market using whole, half, and quarter-level calculations. The script plots major whole levels, half levels, and quarter levels above and below the current price, allowing traders to visualize potential price points where significant market action might occur.
The customizable parameters allow you to:
Set the base level and step size (for quarter levels),
Adjust the number of levels above and below the current price to be displayed,
Toggle between showing whole, half, or quarter levels,
Use price alerts when the market price nears these levels.
Whether you’re a novice or an experienced trader, this script can help you integrate the Quarters Theory into your trading strategy. It’s designed to be flexible and user-friendly, helping you visualize key market levels with ease.
Developed by: John Alex Sagwe, an avid trader and Pine Script enthusiast.
Mark Days with >4% Gain (vs. Previous Close)Shows days when the overall market increased by more than 4%
Smart Money Visual Suite [ALFANAR_Q8]📈 Smart Money Visual Suite
🔒 Read-only visual indicator – no entry/exit signals, purely for Smart Money concept analysis.
Features:
🔄 CHoCH and BOS for market structure shifts
🎯 Inducement and Sweeps to highlight liquidity targets
🔁 Zigzag to clarify price action waves
💡 RSI Divergence to detect potential reversals
🟩 Demand Zones (green) & 🟥 Supply Zones (red), designed for dark theme charts
🧠 Built on Smart Money principles – perfect for traders seeking clean visual structure and liquidity analysis.
🚫 No buy/sell signals – this tool is for visual market structure interpretation only.
M2 Global Liquidity Index (90 Day Delay)Global M2 liquidity indicator offset by 90 days.
USE: to understand correlation with risk assets, whose performance is usually dependent on liquidity.
Win-Loss Streak PlotterWin-Loss Streak Plotter
This indicator tracks the win/loss streaks of moving average crossovers (using simple moving averages for illustration purposes). It calculates the price change after each crossover, marking each as a win (green) or loss (red). The win rate is shown separately.
Inputs:
Source: Price series (default: open)
Fast MA: Fast moving average (default: open)
Slow MA: Slow moving average (default: open)
Total Crosses to Analyze: Number of crossovers to track
Crosses per Row: Number of crossovers per row in the table
Output:
A table displays each crossover’s result (win/loss).
A separate win rate table shows the percentage of wins.
Suggestions are always welcomed!
Candle Trend PowerThe Candle Trend Power is a custom technical indicator designed for advanced trend analysis and entry signal generation. It combines multiple smoothing methods, candle transformations, and volatility bands to visually and analytically enhance your trading decisions.
🔧 Main Features:
📉 Custom Candle Types
It transforms standard OHLC candles into one of several advanced types:
Normal Candles, Heikin-Ashi, Linear Regression, Rational Quadratic (via kernel filtering), McGinley Dynamic Candles
These transformations help traders better see trend continuations and reversals by smoothing out market noise.
🧮 Smoothing Method for Candle Data
Each OHLC value can be optionally smoothed using:
EMA, SMA, SMMA (RMA), WMA, VWMA, HMA, Mode (Statistical mode) Or no smoothing at all.
This flexibility is useful for customizing to different market conditions.
📊 Volatility Bands
Volatility-based upper and lower bands are calculated using:
Band = price ± (price% + ATR * multiplier)
They help identify overbought/oversold zones and potential reversal points.
📍 Candle Color Logic
Each candle is colored:
Cyan (#00ffff) if it's bullish and stronger than the previous candle
Red (#fd0000) if it's bearish and weaker
Alternating bar index coloring improves visual clarity.
📈 Trend Momentum Labels
The script includes a trend strength estimation using a smoothed RSI:
If the candle is bullish, it shows a BUY label with the overbought offset.
If bearish, it shows a SELL label with the oversold offset.
These labels are dynamic and placed next to the bar.
📍 Signal Markers
It also plots triangles when the price crosses the volatility bands:
Triangle up for potential long
Triangle down for potential short
✅ Use Case Summary
This script is mainly used for:
Visual trend confirmation with enhanced candles
Volatility-based entry signals
RSI-based trend momentum suggestions
Integrating different smoothing & transformation methods to fine-tune your strategy
It’s a flexible tool for both manual traders and automated system developers who want clear, adaptive signals across different market conditions.
💡 What's Different
🔄 Candle Type Transformations
⚙️ Custom Candle Smoothing
📉 Candle's Multi-level Volatility Bands
🔺 Dynamic Entry Signals (Buy/Sell Labels)
❗Important Note:
This script is provided for educational purposes and does not constitute financial advice. Traders and investors should conduct their research and analysis before making any trading decisions.
Webby's Market OrderThis is visual representation of Webby's Market Order.
When three consecutive lows are above 21 EMA, Uptrend expectation is natural.
When three highs are below 21 EMA, Downtrend expectation is natural.
Alert Conditions can be set when uptrend and down trend are expected.
Use this indicator with IXIC or SPY or major indices.
This is set at three lows/Highs above 21 EMA as looked by Mike Webster.
SMMA 4-Color Histogram (If Conditions)A bullish convergence of a Smoothed Moving Average (SMMA) occurs when a shorter-term SMMA crosses above a longer-term SMMA, typically indicating a potential upward trend and buy opportunity.
SMMA 4-Color Histogram (If Conditions)A bullish convergence of a Smoothed Moving Average (SMMA) occurs when a shorter-term SMMA crosses above a longer-term SMMA, typically indicating a potential upward trend and buy opportunity.
Weekly Open (Current Week Only)📘 Indicator Name: Weekly Open (Current Week Only)
📝 Description:
This indicator plots a horizontal line representing the weekly open price, visible only during the current trading week. At the beginning of each new week (based on TradingView’s weekly time segmentation), the indicator captures the open price of the first candle and draws a constant line across the chart until the week ends. Once the new week begins, the line resets and updates with the new weekly open.
🎯 How to Use – ICT Concepts Integration (Weekly Profile):
This tool is designed to complement ICT (Inner Circle Trader) trading strategies, particularly within the weekly profile framework, by offering a clear and persistent visual of the weekly open, which is a critical reference point in ICT’s market structure theory.
✅ Use Cases:
Directional Bias:
According to ICT concepts, price trading above the weekly open suggests a bullish bias for the week, while trading below it implies bearish conditions.
Traders can use the weekly open line to align their intraweek trades with higher timeframe directional bias.
Dealing Ranges:
Weekly open helps frame the weekly dealing range, especially when combined with other levels like weekly high/low or previous week’s range.
It allows traders to identify potential liquidity pools or areas where price may seek to rebalance.
Mean Reversion Entries:
Price often reverts to or reacts from the weekly open. Traders may use this as a target or entry level, particularly during Monday/Tuesday setups.
Works well in conjunction with concepts like OTE (Optimal Trade Entry) and Judas Swings.
Risk Management:
Acts as a clean and visual anchor to structure stop losses or take-profits based on weekly bias shifts.
RSI + MACD Divergence with Candlestick EntryThis script is for beginner traders who has less fund like 30-50 dollar or something. this indicator is for buy/sell. if you have a 30$-50$ then go for this strategic indicator EASYMARKETS:AUDUSD us your 30$ like this risk 3% of your capital in 1 trade. & in starting use stoploss/take profit like 9-10 pips stoploss, 11-20 take profit for batter risk managment
Multi Candle Body MapperMulti Candle Body Mapper
Visualize higher-timeframe candle structure within lower timeframes — without switching charts.
This tool maps grouped candle bodies and wicks (e.g., 15min candles on a 5min chart) using precise boxes and lines. Ideal for intraday traders who want to analyze market intent, body bias, and wick rejection in a compressed, organized view.
Features:
Visualize 3, 6, or 12 candle groups (e.g., 15min / 30min / 1H views)
Body box shows bullish/bearish color with adjustable transparency
Wick box shows high-low range with adjustable thickness and color
Dashed line at group close level for market direction hint
Full color customization
Toggle individual elements ON/OFF
Clean overlay – doesn’t interfere with price candles
Great for spotting:
Hidden support/resistance
Momentum buildup
Reversal traps and continuation setups
Keep your chart simple but smarter — all without changing your timeframe.
Percent from And To All Time High,Indicator: Percent from All Time High - Raised Label
Overview:
This indicator shows the percentage difference between the current price of an asset and its all-time high (ATH). It displays these percentages in a raised label at the top of the chart. Additionally, the last price and the percentage difference to ATH are displayed in a table.
Features:
Displays the percentage difference from ATH (From ATH) and the percentage difference to ATH (To ATH) in a table.
The Last Price is shown along with the percentage difference.
The data is dynamically updated with the current price, and it will always show the latest information.
Visualizes price movements with colored bars to indicate price direction.
Vwap Vision #WhiteRabbitVWAP Vision #WhiteRabbit
This Pine Script (version 5) script implements a comprehensive trading indicator called "VWAP Vision #WhiteRabbit," designed for analyzing price movements using the Volume-Weighted Average Price (VWAP) along with multiple customizable features, including adjustable color themes for better visual appeal.
Features:
Customizable Color Themes:
Choose from four distinct themes: Classic, Dark Mode, Fluo, and Phil, enhancing the visual layout to match user preferences.
VWAP Calculation:
Uses standard VWAP calculations based on selected anchor periods (Session, Week, Month, etc.) to help identify price trends.
Band Settings:
Multiple bands are calculated based on standard deviations or percentages, with customization options to configure buy/sell zones and liquidity levels.
Buy/Sell Signals:
Generates clear buy and sell signals based on price interactions with the calculated bands and the exponential moving average (EMA).
Real-time Data Display:
Displays real-time signals and VWAP values for selected trading instruments, including XAUUSD, NAS100, and BTCUSDT, along with related alerts for trading opportunities.
Volatility Analysis:
Incorporates volatility metrics using the Average True Range (ATR) to assess market conditions and inform trading decisions.
Enhanced Table Displays:
Provides tables for clear visualization of trading signals, real-time data, and performance metrics.
This script is perfect for traders looking to enhance their analysis and gain insights for making informed trading decisions across various market conditions.
