world market Zones (IST) + Prev Day S/R + Pivot🧠 PART 1 — SESSION VOLATILITY ENGINE (SCRIPT 1)
This part does time-based market behavior mapping, not price indicators.
✅ What it Detects
All times are locked to IST (Asia/Kolkata):
Zone Purpose Why it matters
London (13:00–17:30) EU money flow Trend initiations often start here
NY (18:30–23:30) US volatility Expansion + reversals
Overlap (17:30–21:30) Highest liquidity window Breakouts + fakeouts
EIA (Wed 20:30–21:30) Crude inventory release Explosive oil moves
IMPORTANT FOR ANALYSING session START SHOCK POINTS.
🧠 What this section REALLY gives you
You now see:
When liquidity enters
When algos reset
When news shock candles form
Where false breakouts happen (often at session flips)
This is behavioral timing, not lagging math.
Not suitable for:
1D+ charts (session logic loses meaning)
Assets without clear London/NY behavior
🏆 What type of trader this script is for
This is NOT indicator trading.
This is for traders who:
✔ Trade liquidity sweeps
✔ Watch session opens
✔ Understand dealer positioning
✔ Trade crude, indices, forex
It’s basically a smart money timing + institutional level combo.
HAPPY TRADING
Pontos e níveis de pivô
Tom's ORB IdentifierThis is just a neat little indicator that can mark out the opening range of your choosing. You can also set a trade window and a line indicating your latest entry time if you've done some back testing and have time restrictions.
Tom's Highs & Lows (Asia, London, NY, PD)Script can show highs and lows for various sessions (previous day, Asia, London, NY) with ability to customize the time ranges.
Tom's Session Lows & HighsJust a simple indicator showing previous day, Asian Session & London Session lows and highs.
Universal Auto CPR + R1-R5 S1-S5 +Smoothed Heikin AshiWhat this script is doing :
✅ Part A: Smoothed Heikin Ashi candles (visual overlay)
It calculates Heikin Ashi OHLC
Then applies EMA smoothing to HA values (shaLen)
Finally plots the HA candles using plotcandle()
👉 Important: This HA overlay is ONLY for view.
It does not change CPR / pivot levels,
✅ Part B : Auto CPR timeframe selection
It automatically decides which higher timeframe to use for CPR based on chart timeframe:
Rule inside autoTF:
Chart timeframe CPR timeframe used
seconds or minutes < 60 Daily (D)
minutes ≥ 60 Weekly (W)
daily Monthly (M)
weekly/monthly Yearly (12M)
✅ Recommendation : Add colors + widths to make CPR readable
Currently all plots are default color.
You can set:
Pivot as yellow
TC/BC as blue
R levels red
S levels green
Midlines faded
(only visual improvement)
Happy trading
Larry Williams Qualified Trend Break Signals [tradeviZion]Larry Williams Qualified Trend Break Signals - Description
📖 Introduction
Welcome to the Larry Williams Qualified Trend Break Signals indicator. This description explains how the indicator works, its settings, and how to use it.
This indicator demonstrates Larry Williams' Qualified Trend Line Break technique - his preferred method for timing precise entries on daily charts when you already have a confirmed market setup.
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🎯 About This Script
This indicator implements the Qualified Trend Line Break system - an entry technique that qualifies trend line breaks for better timing.
Important: This is NOT a signal generator. It's an entry timing tool for traders who already have a market setup and confirmation. Use it only after establishing weekly bias and daily confirmation.
Why We Made This Indicator:
This indicator demonstrates Larry Williams' favorite entry technique for daily timeframe trading. It's designed to be used as part of his complete methodology:
How To Use It Properly:
First, establish your setup: Check weekly chart for overall market bias (bullish/bearish)
Then confirm on daily: Look for confirmation signals on daily timeframe
Finally, use trend breaks: Enter trades only when trend breaks align with your setup direction
Important Warning: This is NOT a standalone buy/sell signal indicator. Using trend breaks without proper setup and confirmation will likely produce poor results. It's a timing tool for entries, not a signal generator.
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About The Qualification Rules
The system improves on qualification methodology with these key changes:
For BUY signals (breaking above downtrend lines):
Break is usually bad if previous bar closed higher
But can still be good if:
Previous bar was inside the prior bar AND that prior bar closed lower
Price gaps above trend line and moves up at least one tick
Previous bar closed below its own opening price
For SELL signals (breaking below uptrend lines):
Break is usually bad if previous bar closed lower
But can still be good if:
Previous bar was inside the prior bar AND that prior bar closed higher
Price gaps below trend line and moves down at least one tick
Previous bar closed above its own opening price
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📐 How The Qualification System Works
The trend break system is based on qualification methodology as developed by Larry Williams . It solves the problem where trend line breaks often fail and price goes back.
Trend Line Setup:
For BUY signals: Connect the two most recent declining swing highs to make a downtrend line
For SELL signals: Connect the two most recent rising swing lows to make an uptrend line
Inside Bar Rule:
A key principle: Trend breaks that occur on inside bars are completely ignored. The system only evaluates breaks that occur on regular bars, making signals more reliable.
How It Works In The Code
The indicator follows these steps:
Finds swing points: Identifies highs and lows in the price action
Draws trend lines: Connects 2 recent swing points to make trend lines
Checks inside bars: Ignores breaks that happen on inside bars
Qualifies signals: Uses the rules to check if breaks are good or bad
Shows signals: Only displays qualified BUY/SELL signals
Optional feature: Can show disqualified signals
⚙️ Settings
The indicator has 3 groups of settings to customize how it works.
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📊 Signal Settings
Show Signals
Default: ON
ON: Displays green/red labels when trend breaks qualify for entry
OFF: Hides entry labels (trend lines still show for analysis)
Remember: These are entry TIMING signals, not standalone buy/sell signals
Signal Selection
Default: Both | Options: Buy Only, Sell Only, Both
Buy Only: Shows only BUY signals
Sell Only: Shows only SELL signals
Both: Shows both BUY and SELL signals
Break Validation
Default: Close | Options: Break Level, Close
Break Level: Signal when price touches the trend line (more signals)
Close: Signal when bar closes beyond trend line (fewer signals)
Tip: Try "Close" first for better signals
Show Disqualified
Default: OFF | Options: ON/OFF
What it does: Shows bad breaks
ON: Shows gray ❌ labels with explanations
OFF: Hides bad signals
👁️ Display Settings
Show Trend Lines
Default: ON
What it does: Shows trend lines on the chart
Looks like: Dashed blue lines connecting swing points
Goes to: Extends into future bars
Why: Shows where breakouts are expected
Show Swing Points
Default: ON
What it does: Marks highs/lows used for trend lines
Looks like: Shape markers at swing locations
Shows: How trend lines are constructed
Marker Style
Default: Circle | Options: Circle, Triangle, Square, Diamond, Cross
What it does: Choose shape for swing markers
Options: Circle, Triangle, Square, Diamond, Cross
Best choice: Circle is clear without being busy
Marker Size
Default: 3 | Range: 1-10
What it does: Controls marker size
Range: 1 (tiny) to 10 (large)
Show Inside Bars
Default: ON
What it does: Highlights inside bars
Looks like: Light orange background on inside bars
Note: These bars are ignored for break qualification
Important: Inside bars are ignored for break qualification
🎨 Colors
Signal Colors
Buy Signal (Default: Green) - Color for good BUY signals
Sell Signal (Default: Red) - Color for good SELL signals
Disqualified (Default: Gray) - Color for bad signals
Display Colors
Trend Line (Default: Blue) - Color for trend lines and markers
Inside Bar (Default: Light Orange) - Background for inside bars
💡 How To Use It In Larry Williams Methodology
Step 1 - Weekly Setup: Identify market bias on weekly chart (clear bullish/bearish trend)
Step 2 - Daily Confirmation: Find confirmation signals on daily timeframe
Step 3 - Trend Break Entry: Use qualified trend breaks only in setup direction
Important: Never enter based on trend breaks alone - always require setup + confirmation first
⚠️ Important Notice
This indicator implements Larry Williams' trend break entry technique. It should NOT be used as standalone buy/sell signals. Only use trend breaks for entry timing after you have established a proper market setup and confirmation. Poor results will occur if using signals without the complete Larry Williams methodology.
Credits: Based on Larry Williams' trading approach and qualification methodology. Swing detection logic adapted from "Larry Williams: Market Structure" by Smollet.
Breaker Blocks Signals [AlgoAlpha]🟠 OVERVIEW
This script automates the detection of Breaker Blocks, a popular smart money concept used to identify high-probability reversal zones. It monitors price action for aggressive impulses—measured through a normalized Z-Score—to identify Orderblocks. When these blocks are "broken" or invalidated by price moving through them, they transform into Breaker Blocks. These zones act as "flipped" support or resistance, offering traders specific areas to look for retests and trend continuations. By handling the complex management of zone life-cycles and mitigation, this script provides a clean, real-time map of institutional supply and demand shifts.
🟠 CONCEPTS
The indicator relies on the relationship between price momentum and structural invalidation. It first identifies "impulsive" candles by calculating a Z-Score of price distance covered over a specific window. A Z-Score above 4 marks an "Algorithmically Significant" move. When such a move occurs, the script identifies the last opposite-colored candle (the Orderblock) and draws a gray zone. The transformation happens when price closes entirely through one of these gray zones. This "mitigation" is what triggers the creation of a Breaker Block: an old bearish supply zone becomes a bullish demand zone, and vice versa. This transition reflects a shift in market regime where previous trapped participants are forced to exit, often leading to price rejections at these newly formed levels.
🟠 FEATURES
Automated Breaker Transformation : Instantly flips mitigated Orderblocks into colored Breaker Blocks (Bullish/Bearish).
Rejection Markers : Small arrow icons appear when price enters a Breaker Block and shows signs of respect/reversal.
Comprehensive Alerts : Notifications for both the formation of new breakers and real-time price rejections.
🟠 USAGE
Setup : Add the script to your chart. It is effective on most timeframes, but many traders prefer the 15m or 1h for intraday structure. Use the "Z-Score Window" to adjust sensitivity; 100 is standard, but lower values (e.g., 50) will find more frequent, smaller impulses.
Read the chart : Gray boxes are "Pending" blocks. If price closes above a gray bearish box, it turns into a Bullish Breaker (Green). If price closes below a gray bullish box, it turns into a Bearish Breaker (Red). Look for price to return to these colored zones; the "▲" and "▼" symbols indicate the script has detected a rejection from that level.
Settings that matter : Prevent Overlap is useful for avoiding "cluttered" zones in ranging markets. Max Box Age is critical; it ensures that very old, irrelevant zones are removed from your chart after a set number of bars, keeping your technical analysis current and focused on recent price action.
Adaptive Structural Confluence Strategy POCHOLOCombination of several indicators with signals, it's just a test, it might be useful, I welcome your opinions
PDH/PDL, PWH/PWL, TDH/TDL + Key Levels for Nifty50This indicator plots high-probability intraday and short-term reference zones including Previous Day High/Low (PDH/PDL), Previous Week High/Low (PWH/PWL), Today’s High/Low (TDH/TDL), and key psychological price levels such as the nearest round 1000 level along with +200, +500, and +800 extensions. All levels are displayed as zones rather than thin lines to better reflect real market interaction, liquidity, and reaction areas.
Primarily for Nifty50
PDH/PDL/PDC + VA(40%)Plots previous day high and low, pre- market high and low previous day close and high volume area of previous day
ES/NQ Levels: ON / PD(RTH) / PW / PM + ATH (NY)Simple script adding lines for
Overnight high
Overnight low
Previous day high
Previous day low
Previous week high
Previous week low
Previous month high
Previous month low
All time high
You can enable/disable each one and select the color.
Only works on futures.
SuperTrend - With Exits & Trade ZonesSuperTrend - With Exits & Trade Zones
Overview
An advanced trend-following indicator that combines pivot points with the SuperTrend methodology to create a complete trading system with entry signals, exit signals, and visual trade zones. This indicator adapts to market structure rather than just price action, providing more reliable trend identification.
What Makes This Unique
Unlike standard SuperTrend indicators that use moving averages, this version:
Uses actual pivot points to calculate a dynamic center line
Provides multiple entry mode options for different trading styles
Shows clear exit signals (both trailing stop and take profit)
Color-codes the entire chart into trade zones (Long, Short, No Trade)
Eliminates guesswork about when to enter, exit, and stay out
Features
📊 Core Indicator Components
Pivot Point Detection: Identifies local highs and lows in price structure
Dynamic Center Line: Weighted calculation using detected pivot points
ATR-Based Bands: Volatility-adjusted upper and lower bands
Trailing Stop Line: Adaptive stop-loss that follows the trend
🎯 Entry Signals
Four entry modes to match your trading style:
Immediate Mode ⚡
Signals right when the trailing stop breaks
Fastest entries for aggressive traders
Best for strong trending markets
Aggressive Mode 🔥 (Recommended)
Signals when price closes beyond break candle OR opens beyond it
Balanced speed and confirmation
Good for most market conditions
Balanced Mode ⚖️
Requires entire candle to close beyond break level
Moderate confirmation
Reduces false breakouts
Conservative Mode 🛡️
Waits for candle to open AND stay completely beyond break level
Highest confirmation, slowest entries
Best for choppy markets
🚪 Exit Signals
Three exit strategies:
Trailing Stop
Exits when price crosses back through the trailing stop line
Lets profits run in trending markets
Protects gains when trend weakens
Take Profit %
Exits at predetermined profit target
Locks in gains at specific percentage
Good for range-bound markets
Both
Uses whichever exit comes first
Combines profit protection with trend following
Recommended for most traders
🎨 Visual Trade Zones
Color-coded backgrounds eliminate confusion:
🟢 Light Green: Active LONG position
🔴 Light Red: Active SHORT position
⚫ Gray: NO TRADE ZONE (between exit and next signal)
📍 Additional Visual Elements
Diamond markers: Show when trailing stop is first broken
BUY/SELL labels: Clear entry signals in green/red
EXIT markers: Gray X for stop loss, Orange X (TP) for take profit
Pivot points: Optional display of detected highs/lows (H/L markers)
Support/Resistance: Optional circles at pivot levels
Settings & Parameters
Basic Settings
Pivot Point Period (default: 2)
Controls sensitivity of pivot detection
Lower = more pivots detected (more responsive)
Higher = fewer pivots (more stable)
ATR Factor (default: 3)
Distance multiplier for trailing stop bands
Lower = tighter stops (more signals, earlier exits)
Higher = wider stops (fewer signals, longer trades)
ATR Period (default: 10)
Lookback period for volatility calculation
Affects how quickly bands adapt to volatility changes
Entry Configuration
Entry Mode: Select from Immediate/Aggressive/Balanced/Conservative
Determines how quickly the indicator generates signals after a trend break
Exit Configuration
Exit Method: Choose Trailing Stop, Take Profit %, or Both
Take Profit % (default: 2%)
Set your profit target as percentage of entry price
Adjust based on volatility and timeframe
Display Options
Show Buy/Sell Labels: Toggle entry signal labels
Show Exit Signals: Toggle exit markers
Show Break Candles: Toggle diamond markers on trend breaks
Show Pivot Points: Display H/L markers at pivot points
Show PP Center Line: Display the dynamic center line
Show Support/Resistance: Display circles at S/R levels
How to Use
For Swing Traders
Set Entry Mode to "Balanced" or "Conservative"
Use "Both" exit method with 3-5% take profit
Enable all visual elements for complete market picture
Trade only in direction of colored zones
For Day Traders
Set Entry Mode to "Aggressive" or "Immediate"
Use "Trailing Stop" exit method to catch intraday trends
Lower ATR Factor to 2-2.5 for tighter stops
Watch for quick signals in the first 2 hours of trading
For Position Traders
Use higher timeframes (Daily/Weekly)
Set Entry Mode to "Conservative"
Increase Take Profit % to 5-10%
Use larger ATR Factor (4-5) for wider stops
General Trading Rules
✅ DO: Enter on BUY/SELL signals (green/red backgrounds)
✅ DO: Exit on EXIT/TP markers
❌ DON'T: Enter during gray NO TRADE ZONE
❌ DON'T: Counter-trend trade against the colored zone
Alerts
Set up the following alerts for automated trading notifications:
Buy Signal: Triggers when long entry conditions are met
Sell Signal: Triggers when short entry conditions are met
Exit Long: Triggers when long position should be closed
Exit Short: Triggers when short position should be closed
Trailing Stop Broken: Triggers on initial trend change
Best Practices
Timeframe Selection
1-5 min: Scalping (use Immediate/Aggressive mode)
15-60 min: Day trading (use Aggressive/Balanced mode)
4H-Daily: Swing trading (use Balanced/Conservative mode)
Weekly: Position trading (use Conservative mode)
Risk Management
Always use the EXIT signals - don't hold through gray zones
Position size based on distance to trailing stop
Never risk more than 1-2% per trade
Consider wider stops on higher timeframes
Market Conditions
Trending markets: Use Aggressive mode, Trailing Stop exits
Ranging markets: Use Conservative mode, Take Profit exits
High volatility: Increase ATR Factor, use Both exits
Low volatility: Decrease ATR Factor for tighter stops
Technical Details
Calculation Method
Detect pivot highs and lows using specified period
Calculate weighted center line: (previous_center × 2 + new_pivot) / 3
Calculate bands: Upper = Center - (ATR Factor × ATR), Lower = Center + (ATR Factor × ATR)
Determine trend based on price position relative to bands
Trail stop line follows the active trend direction
Signal Logic
Entry signals generated based on selected confirmation mode
Position tracking maintains state from entry to exit
Exit signals calculated from both trailing stop and take profit levels
Trade zones update in real-time based on position state
Limitations & Considerations
Works best in trending markets; may generate false signals in tight ranges
Not a holy grail - should be used with proper risk management
Past performance does not guarantee future results
Recommended to backtest on your specific instrument and timeframe
Consider combining with volume analysis or other indicators for confirmation
Version History
v1.0: Initial release with entry signals and confirmation modes
v1.1: Added exit signals (trailing stop and take profit)
v1.2: Added color-coded trade zones (Long/Short/No Trade)
Credits
Original Pivot Point SuperTrend concept by LonesomeTheBlue
Modified with exit signals and trade zone visualization
License
Mozilla Public License 2.0
Example Setups
Conservative Swing Trading
Pivot Point Period: 2
ATR Factor: 3
ATR Period: 10
Entry Mode: Conservative
Exit Method: Both
Take Profit %: 4%
Aggressive Day Trading
Pivot Point Period: 2
ATR Factor: 2.5
ATR Period: 10
Entry Mode: Aggressive
Exit Method: Trailing Stop
Position Trading
Pivot Point Period: 3
ATR Factor: 4
ATR Period: 14
Entry Mode: Balanced
Exit Method: Both
Take Profit %: 8%
Disclaimer: This indicator is for educational purposes only. Trading involves substantial risk. Always do your own research and never trade with money you cannot afford to lose.
Magnitude of Price DiscoveryThis script is a simple attempt to show the magnitude of price discovery
Before we discuss how it works we need to discuss our terms.
Universal Truth of Price #1 - Price only trades in 3 distinct ways
Scenario 1 - Inside bar to previous range, consolidation.
Scenario 2 - Trending bar up or down, HH + HL to previous bar or LL + LH to previous bar
Scenario 3 - Outside bar, Higher highs AND lower lows to previous bar. Also known as a broadening formation.
If you are interested in the 2nd universal truth my indicator 'Timeframe Continuity Bars' discusses it there.
Given one of the 3 scenarios price can trade in is a broadening formation it proves that price discovery occurs as a series of new highs and new lows.
Notice the scenario 3 marked by SimpleStratNumbers
This scenario 3 is a broadening formation on the 1min and on the 30min basis.
Given this is true we know if price rejects the broadening highs it is attempting to make new lows to the broadening range
So, what this indicator does is it uses previous swing highs and swing lows and it shows you when price reclaims them and gives you a target.
The target of this indicator is guaranteed to be hit if the 2nd universal truth of price is in your favor.
This means if we reclaim a previous high to the downside. At the time of all known participation groups selling we know the magnitude of this selling would be the other side of the range
So it's simple, the solid line shows you the reclaimed level.
The dotted line shows you the magnitude.
Full timeframe continuity tells you when it is FOR SURE going to your target price via MTF analysis of the aggressiveness of the buyers/sellers.
However timeframe continuity is subject to change every 60min, every day, every week, and every month! That's the risk you take when trading.
Here's one example for you.
NASDAQ:AAPL monthly made a new low and changed to green this was your evidence price is attempting to take the other side of the range.
NASDAQ:AAPL monthly opened green again and re-confirmed the upside which meant the other side
of the range was still for certain going to be taken out.
After being taken out, breakout traders buy the highs and any shorts in aapl are forced to cover.
BOOM!
This indicator is likely to be updated in the near future to align entries on multiple timeframes.
Nothing spoken here is financial advice and it is ONLY what we know to be true about price action.
Market State Engine V2# Market State Engine
**Deterministic Confidence-Scoring System for TradingView**
A professional-grade PineScript v5 indicator that scores market conditions from 0-100, helping traders identify high-quality trading opportunities through systematic structure analysis, VWAP positioning, order flow dynamics, and time-based context.
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## 🎯 Overview
The **Market State Engine** is not a trading bot—it's a **noise-reduction and opportunity-ranking system** designed to filter market conditions and surface only the highest-quality setups.
Instead of blindly taking every signal, this indicator:
- ✅ **Scores** market conditions objectively (0-100 scale)
- ✅ **Filters** out low-probability setups automatically
- ✅ **Classifies** opportunities into A, A+, and A++ grades
- ✅ **Alerts** only on confirmed structure shifts with supporting context
- ✅ **Keeps the human in control** - provides intelligence, not automation
### Philosophy: Reduce Noise. Enforce Discipline. Surface Quality.
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## 🚀 Key Features
- **Deterministic Scoring** - No black boxes, fully explainable logic
- **Multi-Factor Analysis** - Combines 4 independent market state components
- **Structure-First Approach** - Only alerts on confirmed pivot breaks
- **VWAP Mean Reversion Logic** - Directional filtering based on VWAP zones
- **Order Flow Proxy** - CVD divergence and confirmation detection
- **Session-Aware Scoring** - Prioritizes high-volume New York sessions
- **Alert De-Duplication** - One alert per unique structure shift
- **Zero Repainting** - Uses confirmed pivots only (left=2, right=2)
- **Fully Configurable** - All parameters exposed as inputs
- **Visual Feedback** - VWAP bands, setup labels, and real-time score panel
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## 📊 Scoring System (0-100)
The Market State Engine evaluates **four independent components**, each contributing up to **25 points** for a maximum total score of **100**.
### 🎯 Component Breakdown
| Component | Max Points | Description |
|-----------|------------|-------------|
| **VWAP Context** | 25 | Measures price deviation from session VWAP |
| **Structure Shift** | 25 | Confirms pivot breakout (HARD GATE) |
| **CVD Alignment** | 25 | Detects order flow divergence/confirmation |
| **Time-of-Day** | 25 | Identifies high-probability trading sessions |
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### 1️⃣ VWAP Context (Max 25 Points)
**Purpose:** Identifies extreme price deviations from fair value for mean-reversion opportunities.
VWAP (Volume-Weighted Average Price) is calculated session-anchored to New York market time, with standard deviation bands creating zones of opportunity.
#### Band Structure:
- **1st Band**: ±1σ from VWAP (fair value zone)
- **2nd Band**: ±2σ from VWAP (moderate deviation)
- **3rd Band**: ±3σ from VWAP (extreme deviation)
#### Scoring Logic (Exclusive):
```
Price in 3rd VWAP Band (>2σ and ≤3σ) → +25 points
Price in 2nd VWAP Band (>1σ and ≤2σ) → +15 points
Otherwise (inside 1σ or beyond 3σ) → 0 points
```
**Key Insight:** The further price stretches from VWAP, the higher the probability of mean reversion.
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### 2️⃣ Structure Shift (Max 25 Points) — **HARD GATE**
**Purpose:** Confirms momentum shift through confirmed pivot breakouts.
⚠️ **CRITICAL:** Structure shift is **mandatory**. If no valid structure shift occurs, the **total score becomes 0** regardless of other factors.
#### Detection Method:
Uses TradingView's `ta.pivothigh()` and `ta.pivotlow()` functions with **locked parameters**:
- **Left bars**: 2
- **Right bars**: 2
- **Source**: Configurable (Wick or Body)
- **Break confirmation**: Candle close only
#### Bullish Structure Shift:
- ✅ Prior swing high exists (confirmed pivot)
- ✅ Current candle **closes above** swing high + tick buffer
- ✅ Must occur in VWAP 2nd or 3rd band
- ✅ **VWAP Filter**: Price must be **at or below VWAP** (lower bands)
#### Bearish Structure Shift:
- ✅ Prior swing low exists (confirmed pivot)
- ✅ Current candle **closes below** swing low - tick buffer
- ✅ Must occur in VWAP 2nd or 3rd band
- ✅ **VWAP Filter**: Price must be **at or above VWAP** (upper bands)
#### Scoring:
```
Valid structure shift → +25 points
No structure shift → Total score = 0
```
**Tick Buffer:** Default 5 ticks (configurable) - prevents false breaks from minor price noise.
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### 3️⃣ CVD Alignment (Max 25 Points)
**Purpose:** Detects institutional order flow through volume delta analysis.
CVD (Cumulative Volume Delta) is a proxy for order flow:
```
Close > Open → +Volume (buying pressure)
Close < Open → -Volume (selling pressure)
```
#### Scoring Logic:
| Condition | Points | Description |
|-----------|--------|-------------|
| **Divergence** | +25 | Price makes higher high + CVD makes lower high (bearish)Price makes lower low + CVD makes higher low (bullish) |
| **Confirmation** | +20 | Price and CVD both make higher highs or lower lows |
| **Neutral** | 0 | No clear divergence or confirmation |
**Lookback Window:** Last 20 bars (configurable) - prevents stale divergences.
**Key Insight:** Divergences suggest weakening momentum, while confirmations validate the trend.
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### 4️⃣ Time-of-Day Context (Max 25 Points)
**Purpose:** Prioritizes high-volume, high-volatility New York sessions.
#### Scored Sessions (America/New_York timezone):
| Session | Time Range (NY) | Points | Description |
|---------|-----------------|--------|-------------|
| **Pre-Market** | 03:00 - 04:00 | +25 | Early liquidity injection |
| **Market Open** | 09:30 - 11:30 | +25 | Highest volume period |
| **Off-Hours** | All other times | 0 | Lower probability setups |
**Key Insight:** Structure shifts during active sessions have higher follow-through probability.
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## 🏆 Setup Classification
Setups are graded based on total score thresholds (configurable):
| Grade | Score Range | Typical Components | Quality Level |
|-------|-------------|-------------------|---------------|
| **A++ Setup** | ≥90 | All 4 factors aligned(VWAP 3rd band + Structure + CVD + Session) | Premium - Rare |
| **A+ Setup** | ≥75 | Structure + VWAP + CVD or Session(3 of 4 factors) | High - Select |
| **A Setup** | ≥60 | Structure + VWAP + Session(Minimum viable setup) | Good - Regular |
| **No Grade** | <60 | Insufficient confluence | Filtered out |
**Default Thresholds:**
- A Setup: 60 points
- A+ Setup: 75 points
- A++ Setup: 90 points
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## 📥 Installation
### Step 1: Download the Indicator
Download the `market_state_engine.pine` file from this repository.
### Step 2: Add to TradingView
1. Open (www.tradingview.com)
2. Open the **Pine Editor** (bottom panel)
3. Click **"New"** → **"Blank indicator"**
4. Delete all default code
5. Paste the contents of `market_state_engine.pine`
6. Click **"Add to Chart"**
### Step 3: Configure for Your Symbol
1. Click the **gear icon** next to the indicator name
2. Adjust **Tick Size** for your instrument:
- ES futures: `0.25`
- NQ futures: `0.25`
- Stocks: `0.01`
3. Save settings
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## ⚙️ Configuration
### Symbol Settings
| Parameter | Default | Description |
|-----------|---------|-------------|
| **Tick Size** | 0.25 | Minimum price movement for your symbol |
| **Tick Buffer Count** | 5 | Ticks beyond swing for valid break |
### VWAP Settings
| Parameter | Default | Description |
|-----------|---------|-------------|
| **VWAP Band 1 (σ)** | 1.0 | 1st standard deviation multiplier |
| **VWAP Band 2 (σ)** | 2.0 | 2nd standard deviation multiplier |
| **VWAP Band 3 (σ)** | 3.0 | 3rd standard deviation multiplier |
### Session Settings
| Parameter | Default | Description |
|-----------|---------|-------------|
| **Session 1** | 0300-0400 | Pre-market window (NY time) |
| **Session 2** | 0930-1130 | Market open window (NY time) |
### Score Thresholds
| Parameter | Default | Description |
|-----------|---------|-------------|
| **A Setup Threshold** | 60 | Minimum score for A grade |
| **A+ Setup Threshold** | 75 | Minimum score for A+ grade |
| **A++ Setup Threshold** | 90 | Minimum score for A++ grade |
### CVD Settings
| Parameter | Default | Description |
|-----------|---------|-------------|
| **CVD Divergence Lookback** | 20 | Maximum bars for divergence detection |
### Swing Settings
| Parameter | Default | Options | Description |
|-----------|---------|---------|-------------|
| **Swing Detection Method** | Wick | Wick / Body | Use high/low or open/close for pivots |
### Visual Settings
| Parameter | Default | Description |
|-----------|---------|-------------|
| **Show VWAP Bands** | ✅ | Display VWAP and standard deviation bands |
| **Show Setup Labels** | ✅ | Display setup markers on chart |
| **Show Score Panel** | ✅ | Display real-time score breakdown |
---
## 📖 How to Use
### Step 1: Apply to 1-Minute Chart
⚠️ **The indicator is locked to 1-minute timeframe** - do not use on other timeframes.
### Step 2: Understand the Visual Signals
#### Setup Labels
- **Green Triangle (▲)** - Bullish (Long) setup detected
- **Red Triangle (▼)** - Bearish (Short) setup detected
- Label shows **Grade** (A/A+/A++) and **Total Score**
#### VWAP Bands
- **Yellow Line** - Session VWAP (fair value)
- **Blue Bands** - ±1σ (fair value zone)
- **Purple Bands** - ±2σ (moderate deviation)
- **Red Bands** - ±3σ (extreme deviation)
#### Score Panel (Top Right)
Real-time breakdown of all four components:
```
Component Score
VWAP Zone 15/25
Structure 25/25
CVD 20/25
Session 25/25
TOTAL 85/100 (A+)
```
### Step 3: Interpret Signals
#### Valid Long Setup:
✅ Green triangle below candle
✅ Price in **lower VWAP bands** (below VWAP)
✅ Structure shift breaks swing high
✅ Score ≥60
#### Valid Short Setup:
✅ Red triangle above candle
✅ Price in **upper VWAP bands** (above VWAP)
✅ Structure shift breaks swing low
✅ Score ≥60
### Step 4: Set Up Alerts (See Alert Conditions section)
---
## 🚦 Signal Filters (VWAP Zone Logic)
The indicator uses **directional VWAP filtering** to prevent counter-trend signals:
### Long Signals (Green)
**Only allowed when price is AT or BELOW VWAP**
- ✅ Lower 2nd band (-2σ to -1σ)
- ✅ Lower 3rd band (-3σ to -2σ)
- ✅ At VWAP exactly
- ❌ **BLOCKED** in upper bands (above VWAP)
**Logic:** Longs when price is stretched below fair value (mean reversion)
### Short Signals (Red)
**Only allowed when price is AT or ABOVE VWAP**
- ✅ Upper 2nd band (+1σ to +2σ)
- ✅ Upper 3rd band (+2σ to +3σ)
- ✅ At VWAP exactly
- ❌ **BLOCKED** in lower bands (below VWAP)
**Logic:** Shorts when price is stretched above fair value (mean reversion)
---
## 🎨 Visual Elements
### Chart Overlays
| Element | Color | Description |
|---------|-------|-------------|
| **VWAP Line** | Yellow | Session-anchored fair value |
| **±1σ Bands** | Blue | Fair value zone (no score) |
| **±2σ Bands** | Purple | Moderate deviation (15 pts) |
| **±3σ Bands** | Red | Extreme deviation (25 pts) |
| **Swing Highs** | Red ▼ | Confirmed pivot highs |
| **Swing Lows** | Green ▲ | Confirmed pivot lows |
| **Session Background** | Light Green | Active high-value session |
### Setup Labels
**Bullish Setup:**
```
A+
▲ 75
```
Green label below candle, shows grade and score
**Bearish Setup:**
```
A++
▼ 90
```
Red label above candle, shows grade and score
### Score Panel
Real-time table in top-right corner:
- Individual component scores (0-25 each)
- Total score (0-100)
- Current setup grade (A/A+/A++)
- Updates in real-time as market conditions change
---
## 🔔 Alert Conditions
### Setting Up Alerts
#### Method 1: Built-in Alert Conditions
1. Click **"Create Alert"** in TradingView
2. Select **Market State Engine** as condition
3. Choose alert type:
- **Bullish Setup** - Long signals only
- **Bearish Setup** - Short signals only
- **Any Setup** - All signals
4. Set to **"Once Per Bar Close"**
5. Configure notification method (app, email, webhook)
#### Method 2: Custom Alert Message
Alert messages include full breakdown:
```
A+ Setup Detected (Score: 85)
Components: VWAP(25) + Structure(25) + CVD(20) + Time(15)
CVD State: Confirmation
Direction: Long
Timeframe: 1m
```
### Alert Behavior
✅ **One alert per unique pivot break** - no spam
✅ **Fires on candle close only** - no repainting
✅ **Minimum score filter** - only A grade or higher (≥60)
✅ **Direction-specific** - separate bullish/bearish conditions
⚠️ **No cooldown between different pivots** - multiple alerts per session allowed if different swing levels break
---
## 🔧 Technical Details
### Timeframe Lock
- **Required**: 1-minute chart only
- **Reason**: Scoring model calibrated for 1m micro-structure
- **Future**: Multi-timeframe support planned for v2
### Timezone Configuration
- **Hard-coded**: `America/New_York`
- **Session Detection**: Uses TradingView's native session functions
- **Consistency**: All time-based logic uses NY timezone
### Swing Detection Parameters
**Locked to specification:**
- `ta.pivothigh(source, left=2, right=2)`
- `ta.pivotlow(source, left=2, right=2)`
**Implications:**
- Pivots confirmed 2 bars after formation
- No repainting - historical pivots don't move
- 4-bar minimum swing structure (2 left + pivot + 2 right)
### VWAP Calculation
- **Type**: Session-anchored (resets daily)
- **Source**: Typical price `(high + low + close) / 3`
- **Weighting**: Volume-weighted
- **Standard Deviation**: True population standard deviation
### CVD Proxy Formula
```pine
barDelta = close > open ? volume : close < open ? -volume : 0
CVD = cumulative sum of barDelta (session-reset)
```
### Performance Limits
- **Max Labels**: 500 (TradingView limit)
- **Max Bars Back**: 500
- **Memory**: Lightweight - uses only essential variables
---
## 💡 Best Practices
### 1. **Use as a Filter, Not a Strategy**
❌ Don't: Blindly take every signal
✅ Do: Use score as confluence for your existing analysis
### 2. **Higher Grades = Better Probability**
- **A Setups (60-74)**: Regular opportunities, still require discretion
- **A+ Setups (75-89)**: High-quality, multiple factors aligned
- **A++ Setups (90-100)**: Rare premium opportunities, strongest edge
### 3. **Respect the VWAP Zone Filter**
The indicator **automatically blocks**:
- Longs in upper VWAP bands (counter-trend)
- Shorts in lower VWAP bands (counter-trend)
Trust this logic - it enforces mean reversion discipline.
### 4. **Monitor the Score Panel**
Watch which components are scoring to understand **why** a setup formed:
- Missing CVD score? → No order flow confirmation
- Missing Time score? → Outside high-volume sessions
- Low VWAP score? → Weak deviation from fair value
### 5. **Combine with Risk Management**
The indicator provides **opportunity scoring**, not position sizing:
- Use stop losses based on swing structure
- Scale position size with setup grade (larger on A++, smaller on A)
- Set profit targets at VWAP or opposing band
### 6. **Session Awareness**
Prioritize signals during **active sessions**:
- **03:00-04:00 NY**: Pre-market momentum
- **09:30-11:30 NY**: Highest volume, tightest spreads
Off-hours signals (0 time score) are lower probability but still valid if other factors strong.
### 7. **Understand the Hard Gate**
If **no structure shift** occurs:
- Total score = 0
- No alerts fire
- Other components irrelevant
**Why?** Structure shift confirms momentum change - without it, there's no tradable opportunity.
### 8. **Avoid Over-Optimization**
Default settings are well-calibrated:
- Don't chase "perfect" parameters
- Test changes on historical data before live use
- Document any modifications
### 9. **Leverage Alert De-Duplication**
The indicator prevents spam automatically:
- One alert per unique swing break
- New swing levels = new alerts
- No need to manually filter notifications
### 10. **Supplement with Price Action**
Use the indicator alongside:
- Support/resistance levels
- Order flow footprint charts
- Volume profile
- Market internals (breadth, TICK, etc.)
---
## 📚 Example Scenarios
### Example 1: A++ Premium Setup (Score: 95)
```
Price: In lower 3rd VWAP band (-2.8σ) → VWAP: 25 pts
Structure: Close breaks swing high → Structure: 25 pts
CVD: Price LL + CVD HL (bullish div) → CVD: 25 pts
Time: 10:15 AM NY (market open) → Time: 25 pts
Direction: LONG (price below VWAP) → Valid
Grade: A++ (95/100)
```
**Interpretation:** All factors aligned - premium mean-reversion long opportunity.
---
### Example 2: A+ Strong Setup (Score: 80)
```
Price: In upper 2nd VWAP band (+1.5σ) → VWAP: 15 pts
Structure: Close breaks swing low → Structure: 25 pts
CVD: Price HH + CVD LH (bearish div) → CVD: 25 pts
Time: 2:00 PM NY (off-hours) → Time: 0 pts
Direction: SHORT (price above VWAP) → Valid
Grade: A+ (65/100)
```
**Interpretation:** Strong setup despite off-hours, bearish divergence adds confidence.
---
### Example 3: Filtered Setup (Score: 0)
```
Price: In upper 3rd VWAP band (+2.5σ) → VWAP: 25 pts (if allowed)
Structure: Close breaks swing high → Structure: BLOCKED
CVD: Price HH + CVD HH (confirmation) → CVD: 20 pts (if allowed)
Time: 10:00 AM NY → Time: 25 pts (if allowed)
Direction: LONG (price ABOVE VWAP) → ❌ INVALID ZONE
Grade: None (0/100) - NO ALERT
```
**Interpretation:** VWAP filter blocked long signal in upper band - prevents counter-trend trade.
---
## 🛠️ Troubleshooting
### No Signals Appearing
- ✅ Verify you're on **1-minute chart**
- ✅ Check **Tick Size** matches your symbol
- ✅ Ensure **VWAP Bands** are visible
- ✅ Wait for confirmed pivots (requires at least 5 bars of history)
### Alerts Not Firing
- ✅ Confirm alert is set to **"Once Per Bar Close"**
- ✅ Check score threshold (must be ≥60 by default)
- ✅ Verify VWAP zone filter isn't blocking signals
- ✅ Check that structure shift is actually occurring
### Score Always Zero
- ✅ No structure shift detected (hard gate active)
- ✅ Price may not be in valid VWAP zone (2nd or 3rd band)
- ✅ Insufficient swing history (wait for pivots to form)
### Too Many/Too Few Signals
**Too many signals:**
- Increase **A Setup Threshold** (e.g., 70 instead of 60)
- Increase **Tick Buffer Count** (reduces false breaks)
**Too few signals:**
- Decrease **A Setup Threshold** (e.g., 50 instead of 60)
- Decrease **Tick Buffer Count** (more sensitive to breaks)
---
## 📜 License
This indicator is provided under the **Mozilla Public License 2.0**.
---
## 🤝 Credits
Developed as a professional trading tool for systematic opportunity identification.
**Philosophy:** Reduce noise. Enforce discipline. Keep the human in control.
---
## 📞 Support
For questions, issues, or feature requests, please consult:
1. This README documentation
2. The specification document (`pinescript_market_state_engine_spec.docx`)
3. Inline code comments in `market_state_engine.pine`
---
## 🔄 Version History
**v1.0** (Current)
- Initial release
- 4-component scoring model (VWAP + Structure + CVD + Time)
- VWAP zone directional filtering
- Alert de-duplication
- Configurable inputs
- Real-time score panel
- Session-aware logic
---
## 🎓 Understanding the Numbers
### Quick Reference Card
| Score Range | Grade | Quality | Typical Use |
|-------------|-------|---------|-------------|
| 90-100 | A++ | Premium | Highest conviction trades |
| 75-89 | A+ | High | Strong probability setups |
| 60-74 | A | Good | Acceptable with discretion |
| 0-59 | None | Filtered | Skip or wait for confluence |
### Component Contribution Examples
**Minimum A Setup (60 points):**
- Structure (25) + VWAP 3rd band (25) + Time (25) = 75 ✅
**Typical A+ Setup (75 points):**
- Structure (25) + VWAP 2nd band (15) + CVD confirm (20) + Time (25) = 85 ✅
**Maximum A++ Setup (100 points):**
- Structure (25) + VWAP 3rd band (25) + CVD divergence (25) + Time (25) = 100 ✅
---
## 🎯 Final Reminder
**This is NOT a trading bot.**
**This is NOT financial advice.**
**This is a decision-support tool.**
Always:
- ✅ Use proper risk management
- ✅ Understand the logic before trading
- ✅ Backtest on your symbols
- ✅ Keep the human in control
**Happy Trading! 📈**
SWING ATR BasedWhat does this indicator do?
1. It identifies Market Swings The script monitors price action to detect when a trend changes direction.
It uses ATR (Average True Range) to measure volatility, ensuring it doesn't get tricked by small, insignificant price movements.
To validate a change in direction (from bullish to bearish, or vice versa), it waits for the price to cover a specific distance (defined by the kRange parameter) and requires at least two significant candles.
2. It plots Support and Resistance zones As soon as a new high or low point is confirmed:
In Green (Bull): It draws a support line at the level of the last low.
In Red (Bear): It draws a resistance line at the level of the last high.
Auto-Cleaning: If the price breaks through a support line, the line turns gray and stops. The script only keeps active (unbroken) levels on the screen.
3. It calculates an "SGE Score" (Market State) This is the "brain" of the script. It assigns a rating to the current trend:
+2 (Bullish): The price has broken a resistance.
-2 (Bearish): The price has broken a support.
0 (Neutral): The market is indecisive (for example, after a break that contradicts the previous one).
Key Feature: This score has a "one-candle delay." It waits for the next candle to close before confirming a score change, which helps avoid reacting too quickly to false alerts.
4. It simplifies visual reading To keep your chart clean and readable:
It only highlights the 3 levels closest to the current price (those most likely to be hit soon).
It colors the chart candles directly: Green if the score is +2, Red if the score is -2, and Gray if it is neutral.
5. Dashboard In the top-right corner of your screen, it displays a permanent summary:
The current score (-2, 0, or 2).
The number of active supports and resistances.
Summary: This is a "smart" trend detector. Instead of just looking at whether the price is going up or down, it waits for the price to break important structural levels (confirmed by volatility) to tell you: "Caution, the structure has just shifted from bullish to bearish."
Recommended Settings:
kRange: 1.3 / 1.4
ATR Mult: 0.3 to 0.5
Script created with Claude AI.
Stoic Edge POI HHLL TrZo MA V3For Stoic Traders at StoicEdge.com by @Lobo-Trader © Pineify Claude (Pineify AI) assisted in writing this code"
Advanced Market Structure [Rogman]Rogman's Advanced Market Structure Indicator
The Ultimate All-in-One Market Structure Analysis Tool for TradingView
Take your technical analysis to the next level with a comprehensive, professional-grade tool designed for traders who demand precision and clarity in their charts.
🎯 Who Is This For?
ICT/SMC Traders seeking liquidity zones and market structure analysis
Day Traders monitoring session-based price action and kill zones
Swing Traders identifying key higher timeframe levels
Price Action Traders analyzing structure breaks and trend changes
Any Serious Trader wanting a clean, comprehensive market structure overlay
✨ Key Features
📊 Market Sessions Visualization
Track the three major trading sessions with our unique bracket-style display:
Asia, London, and New York sessions are clearly marked
Sessions display as SESSION ════════════ below price action
Smart vertical stacking prevents overlapping when sessions have similar lows
Fully customizable session times for any timezone
Perfect for identifying session highs/lows and optimal kill zone timing
📈 Higher Timeframe (HTF) Levels
Never miss a key level again:
Display Daily and Weekly Open, High, and Low levels
Instant visual reference for HTF support and resistance
Separate color controls for lines and labels
Choose from Solid, Dashed, or Dotted line styles
Essential for determining HTF bias and key decision points
🔄 Automatic Swing Detection
Let the indicator do the heavy lifting:
Auto-detection of swing highs (▼) and swing lows (▲)
Configurable lookback period for sensitivity adjustment
Optional horizontal level lines extending from swing points
Customizable colors, widths, and line styles
Identify potential reversal points and structure levels instantly
💧 Liquidity Zone Mapping
See where the money is hiding:
Automatic identification of buy-side liquidity (above swing highs)
Automatic identification of sell-side liquidity (below swing lows)
Visual zones show where stop losses are clustered
Real-time tracking when liquidity gets swept
Swept zones change color — know when liquidity has been taken
📉 Multi-Method Trend Detection
Three powerful methods to confirm trend direction:
Swing Structure — Based on higher highs/lows or lower highs/lows
EMA — Trend based on price position relative to EMA
Supertrend — Uses the popular Supertrend indicator
Features include:
Optional background coloring for at-a-glance trend identification
Real-time trend status label (UPTREND/DOWNTREND/NEUTRAL)
Customizable colors and transparency
🏷️ HH/HL/LH/LL Labels
Automatic market structure labeling:
HH (Higher High) — Bullish continuation signal
HL (Higher Low) — Bullish continuation signal
LH (Lower High) — Bearish continuation signal
LL (Lower Low) — Bearish continuation signal
Color-coded for instant visual recognition
📋 Information Dashboard
All critical data at a glance:
Current ticker symbol
Trend direction and status
Daily and Weekly bias
Last swing high and low prices
Active liquidity zone count
Positionable in any corner of your chart
🔔 Built-in Alerts
Never miss a key event:
Trend change alerts (Bullish/Bearish)
Swing high/low formation alerts
Set up notifications for critical market structure changes
🎨 Fully Customizable
Every feature can be:
Toggled on/off individually via the Feature Toggles menu
Color customized to match your chart theme
Size adjusted for optimal visibility
Fine-tuned with sensitivity parameters
Organized settings groups make configuration intuitive and fast.
🚀 Why Choose This Indicator?
Feature: Benefit: All-in-One Solution. Replace multiple indicators with one comprehensive tool. Clean Design and Thoughtful visual hierarchy keep charts readable. Smart Overlap Prevention. Session bars automatically stack to avoid visual clutter. Real-Time Updates: All elements update dynamically as the price moves. Professional Quality-Built with best practices in Pine Script v6. Extensive Documentation, clear code comments, and an organized structure
📖 How to Use
Add the indicator to your TradingView chart
Enable/disable features using the Feature Toggles menu
Customize colors and settings to match your preferences
Adjust session times for your timezone
Set up alerts for trend changes and swing formations
Pro Tips:
Use session times to identify optimal entry windows during kill zones
Watch for price sweeping liquidity zones before looking for reversals
Combine HTF bias with lower timeframe entries for higher probability trades
Use swing levels as potential support/resistance for entries and targets
Monitor the dashboard for a quick market assessment before trading
⚠️ Disclaimer
This indicator is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. Trading involves substantial risk and is not suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own analysis and consider your financial situation before making trading decisions.
WatchmenThe Watchmen Indicator tracks potential market maker breakeven zones using dynamic open/close ranges (no wicks in Fib calc). It expands the range until the 50% level is breached by the full candle range, then resets. Green = long/down setups (buy retrace), Red = short/up setups (sell retrace). Uses only open/close for levels, high/low for breaches. Ideal for mean-reversion in trends.
Frankfurt-USPremarket Open (0800-1000) CETThe scripts draws 2 horizontal lines:
1. 08:00 a.m. Frankfurt Open
2. 10:00 a.m. US-Premarket Open
Weekly Open Line This script draws a horizontal line on the first price of the week, the weekly open.
EMA as Support/Resistance with Backtests (by Visual Sectors)Knowing what works for a specific stock is the game changer!
This script returns 3 years' backtest of EMA acting as Support or Resistance
Wins and Losses are defined as closing above/below the EMA 50. Settings can be changed to any EMA length.
Actionability is % of time EMA was within range, so a EMA 500 will have very low actionability, while EMA 5 - extremely high
Multi-Factor ConsensusMFC (Market Field Coherence)
A Triumph of Complexity: The Fusion of Three Professional Engines to Visualize the Unified
Mind of the Market
█ OVERVIEW: BEYOND THE INDICATOR
This is not another lagging indicator. This is a command suite.
MFC (Market Field Coherence) is not a single tool, but a seamless integration of three professional-grade, independent analytical engines fused into a singular, awe-inspiring system. It's a masterwork of signal processing and applied mathematics designed to visualize the invisible—the collective, underlying state of the market.
It moves beyond the simplistic analysis of individual price bars to measure something far more profound: the degree of emergent coherence across an entire ensemble of market oscillators. While traditional tools see the market as a series of disconnected data points, MFC sees it as a dynamic, fluctuating field of forces. By deploying its three specialized engines, MFC identifies moments of critical transition when disparate, chaotic market inputs converge into a single, unified, and tradable state of being. It measures the very instant the "noise" becomes a "symphony," and generates signals only when all three engines are in unanimous agreement.
█ A TRINITY OF SYSTEMS: THREE INDICATORS IN ONE
MFC's unparalleled precision comes from its unique tripartite architecture. It is not a monolithic tool. It is a fusion of three distinct, professional-grade analytical engines, each performing a critical and independent function. Their synergy is what produces the high-quality, filtered signals and the profound analytical clarity.
ENGINE 1: The Quantum Coherence Engine
The heart of the system. This is a pure regime-detection indicator. Its sole purpose is to perform the heavy lifting of converting the oscillator ensemble into complex-plane phasors and calculating the two most critical metrics: the Coherence Index (CI) and the Dominant Phase . It constantly works to answer the primary question: " How unified is the market, and in which direction is it leaning? "
ENGINE 2: The Multi-Layer Confirmation Matrix
A high CI from the first engine is not enough. This second, independent engine acts as the ultimate quality filter. It is, in essence, a sophisticated confirmation indicator that runs two rigorous, non-negotiable checks: the Phase-Lock Detector (is the alignment tight enough?) and the Pairwise Entanglement Web (is the alignment broad-based and not a fluke?). This is a purely logical system designed to reject ambiguity, eliminate false positives, and validate the findings of the Coherence Engine. It answers the crucial follow-up question: " Is this detected coherence real, or is it a statistical ghost? "
ENGINE 3: The Advanced Visualization Suite
Raw data is meaningless without interpretation. This third engine is a full-fledged visual indicator in its own right, dedicated to translating the abstract mathematics from the other two engines into an intuitive, multi-dimensional language. Featuring the revolutionary Circular Orbit Plot , the atmospheric Quantum Field Cloud , and deep-dive analytical grids, it allows you to see the market's state in a way that numbers alone never could. It answers the final question: " What does this confirmed state of coherence actually look like? "
An Ignition Signal only fires when all three of these independent systems reach a unanimous conclusion. This is the source of MFC's power and precision.
█ THE PHILOSOPHY & THEORETICAL FOUNDATION
MFC is built upon a synthesis of advanced mathematical frameworks, each chosen for its unique ability to extract a deeper layer of truth from market data. Their combination across the three engines creates a system far greater than the sum of its parts.
1. The Kernel: Gaussian-Weighted Smoothing for Intelligent Lag Reduction
Simple and Exponential Moving Averages are primitive tools. MFC's engines reject them. We employ a Gaussian Kernel for all internal smoothing. This "bell curve" weighting assigns the most significance to the most recent data, gracefully decaying influence for older data. The result is a beautifully smooth yet highly responsive measure of coherence, fundamentally reducing the lag that plagues other systems.
The formula for the weight w at a distance i from the center μ is:
w(i) = exp(- (i - μ)² / (2 * σ²))
2. The Lens: Sigmoid Normalization for Non-Linear State Definition
To compare an RSI of 80 to a MACD of 0.5, MFC utilizes the robust and mathematically elegant Sigmoid (Logistic) Function. Its non-linear, "S-shaped" curve squashes any input into a perfect, bounded range, creating extreme sensitivity near the neutral midpoint and gracefully compressing values at the extremes. This provides a crystal-clear distinction between "weak," "strong," and "extreme" conditions.
f(x) = 1 / (1 + exp(-k * x))
3. The Engine: Complex-Plane Phasors for Coherence Measurement
This is the heart of Engine 1. Each normalized oscillator is transformed from a single scalar value into a two-dimensional vector (a phasor) in the complex plane, capturing its magnitude (strength) and its phase angle (position and velocity).
Resultant Vector (R) = Σ e^(iφₙ) = Σ cos(φₙ) + i·Σ sin(φₙ)
The Coherence Index (CI) is the magnitude of this resultant vector, normalized by the number of oscillators N:
CI = |R| / N
This mathematical blending— Gaussian smoothing for clean data, Sigmoid normalization to define state, and Complex-Plane Analysis to measure collective coherence—is what allows MFC to generate insight that is simply impossible to achieve with conventional tools.
█ THE INPUTS MENU: YOUR COMMAND & CONTROL
Every parameter is exposed, allowing you to fine-tune MFC's three engines to any instrument, timeframe, or trading style. Here is an exhaustive guide:
Oscillator Settings (Engine 1)
Enable/Disable Toggles & Lengths: Construct the perfect ensemble for your market. Shorter lengths for scalping (e.g., 5m chart), longer lengths for swing trading (e.g., 4H chart). Disable any oscillator that consistently acts as an outlier to reduce noise.
Normalization Anchors: Define the "extreme" boundaries for the Sigmoid function. Widen these anchors (e.g., RSI 80/20) for highly volatile assets to better capture the larger price swings.
Coherence & Confirmation Settings (Engines 1 & 2)
CI Smoothing Window: Controls the Gaussian Kernel for the final Coherence Index. A short window (2-4) offers a fast reaction for scalpers. A longer window (5-10) creates a smoother CI line for swing traders.
Ignition Threshold: The CI level needed to activate a signal check. A lower threshold (0.70) generates more signals. A higher threshold (0.85) produces fewer, but extremely high-conviction signals.
Phase Lock Tolerance & Min Entangled Pairs: These are the core parameters for the Confirmation Engine (Engine 2). Use tighter tolerances (e.g., 25°) and a higher number of pairs (e.g., 5+) to demand an incredibly high standard for signal confirmation.
█ THE DASHBOARD: YOUR QUANTITATIVE READOUT
The dashboard provides a real-time, numerical dissection of the market field, summarizing the outputs of all three engines.
CI (Coherence Index): What it is: The master metric from Engine 1. How to interpret: < 40% (Chaos): The market is disjointed. 40-70% (Coherent): A regime is forming. > 70% (Ignition Zone): High consensus.
Dom Phase (Dominant Phase): What it is: The "average" direction from Engine 1. How to interpret: The arrow gives the immediate directional bias.
Field Strength: What it is: CI × Average Amplitude . How to interpret: Measures alignment with conviction. A high Field Strength is the signature of a powerful, aggressive trend.
Entangled Pairs & Phase Lock: What they are: The direct readouts from the Confirmation Engine (Engine 2). How to interpret: The 🔒 symbol and a high pair count are the final "green lights" before a signal can be generated.
State: What it is: A real-time classification of the market's condition based on the combined output of all engines. How to interpret:
🚀 IGNITION: All three engines are in unanimous, bullish/bearish agreement.
⚡ COHERENT: The trend is healthy and coherence is stable.
💥 COLLAPSE: The regime's integrity is compromised.
🌀 CHAOS: The market is unpredictable.
Collapse Risk: What it is: A 0-100% gauge measuring the rate of recent CI decay. How to interpret: A leading indicator for trend exhaustion. A value rising above 50% is a powerful signal to tighten stops.
█ THE VISUALS: THE ART OF ANALYSIS (ENGINE 3)
The Visualization Suite (Engine 3) translates the complex calculations into an intuitive visual language. Learning to read these displays is like learning to see the market in a new dimension.
The Circular Orbit Plot: The soul of MFC. A polar grid showing each oscillator as a labeled vector.
Angle = Phase, Length = Amplitude. Watch for Convergence: when scattered vectors cluster into a single quadrant, you are witnessing the birth of a new regime in real-time.
The Quantum Field Cloud: An atmospheric overlay on the price chart.
Color = Dominant Phase ( Green for bullish, Red for bearish). Opacity = Coherence Index . A dense, opaque cloud signifies an extremely strong, coherent regime.
The Entanglement Web Matrix & Phase-Time Heat Map: Deep-dive analytical tools. Use the Web to diagnose the quality and breadth of coherence. Use the Heat Map to identify historical patterns and pivotal moments of unified market phase.
█ THE DEVELOPMENT: A QUEST FOR TRUTH
MFC was not created to be just another tool. It was engineered to solve the fundamental ambiguity of technical analysis by creating a system of checks and balances between three specialized engines. I sought to replace subjective interpretation with objective, multi-stage mathematical measurement. The choice of Gaussian kernels, Sigmoid functions, and complex-plane analysis was a deliberate decision to embrace the multi-dimensional reality of market dynamics rather than simplifying it into a single, misleading number.
This is a tool for the discerning trader who understands that the market is not a random walk, but a complex, adaptive system. MFC provides a new set of senses to perceive the behavior of that system.
"The financial markets are generally unpredictable. So that one has to have different scenarios... The idea that you can actually predict what's going to happen contradicts my way of looking at the market."
— George Soros
MFC does not predict. It measures . Its three engines work in concert to provide a high-resolution image of the market's current state , allowing you to align yourself with moments of profound clarity and step aside during times of absolute chaos. Trade the coherence, not the forecast.
█ IMPORTANT WARNINGS & DISCLAIMER
This tool is designed for analytical and informational purposes. It identifies periods of high statistical confluence based on the behavior of technical oscillators. This is not a "signal" service and provides no financial advice.
RISK OF LOSS: All trading and investment activities involve substantial risk of loss. Do not trade with capital you cannot afford to lose.
NO GUARANTEE: This indicator does not guarantee profits or prevent losses. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
USE CONFIRMATION: "Ignition" markers denote a unanimous conclusion from all three internal engines, not explicit instructions to buy or sell. They should be used as one component within a comprehensive trading plan.
REGIME DEPENDENT: The effectiveness of this tool is dependent on market conditions. It performs best in markets with clear cyclical behavior.
Taking you to school. - Dskyz, Trade with probability. Trade with consensus. Trade with MFC.






















