True Previous Day/Week High & LowTrue Previous Day/Week High & Low
What makes this indicator unique:
Unlike most previous day high/low indicators that only track SESSION data (e.g., 6:00 PM - 5:00 PM for futures), this indicator calculates the TRUE calendar day high and low from MIDNIGHT TO MIDNIGHT (00:00 - 23:59) in New York time.
Why this matters:
- Session-based indicators miss crucial price action that occurs during overnight hours
- True midnight-to-midnight calculation gives you the ACTUAL daily range
- Essential for traders who need accurate previous day levels for support/resistance
- Works perfectly on 24-hour markets like futures (NQ, ES, YM, etc.)
Features:
✓ True calendar day high/low (00:00-23:59 NY time)
✓ Previous week high/low
✓ Customizable line colors, widths, and styles (solid, dashed, dotted)
✓ Optional labels with adjustable size, color, and spacing
✓ Values displayed on price scale
✓ Toggle individual levels on/off
✓ Optimized for 1-minute charts but works on all timeframes
Perfect for:
- Futures traders (NQ, ES, YM, RTY)
- Day traders using previous day levels as key support/resistance
- Swing traders tracking weekly ranges
- Anyone who needs accurate 24-hour high/low levels
Settings are clean and intuitive - just add to your chart and customize the appearance to match your setup!
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ADVANCED SMART TRADING SUITE WITH OPTIMAL TRADE ENTRY
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A comprehensive institutional trading system combining multiple advanced concepts including multi-timeframe liquidity analysis, order blocks, fair value gaps, and optimal trade entry zones. Features optional anti-repainting controls for confirmed signal generation.
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WHAT THIS INDICATOR DOES
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This all-in-one trading suite provides:
- Multi-Timeframe Liquidity Detection - HTF (Higher Timeframe), LTF (Lower Timeframe), and current timeframe liquidity sweep identification
- Order Blocks - Institutional accumulation/distribution zones with enhanced detection
- Fair Value Gaps (FVG) - Price imbalance detection
- Inverse Fair Value Gaps (iFVG) - Counter-trend imbalance zones
- Optimal Trade Entry (OTE) Zones - Fibonacci retracement-based entry zones (0.618-0.786)
- Trading Sessions - Asian, London, and New York session visualization
- Anti-Repainting Controls - Optional confirmed signals with adjustable confirmation bars
- Comprehensive Alert System - Notifications for all major events
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HOW IT WORKS
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ANTI-REPAINTING SYSTEM:
This indicator includes optional anti-repainting controls that fundamentally change how signals are generated:
Confirmed Mode (Recommended):
- Signals wait for confirmation bars before appearing
- No repainting - what you see is final
- Adjustable confirmation period (1-5 bars)
- Slight lag in signal generation
- Better for backtesting and systematic trading
Live Mode:
- Signals appear immediately as patterns develop
- May repaint as new bars form
- Faster signal generation
- Better for discretionary real-time trading
The confirmation system affects all features: liquidity sweeps, order blocks, FVGs, and OTE zones.
LIQUIDITY SWEEP DETECTION:
Three-Tier System:
1. Current Timeframe Liquidity:
- Detects swing highs/lows on chart timeframe
- Configurable lookback and confirmation periods
- Session-tagged for context (Asian/London/NY)
2. HTF (Higher Timeframe) Key Liquidity:
- Default: 4H timeframe (configurable to Daily/Weekly)
- Strength-based filtering using ATR multipliers
- Distance-based clustering prevention
- Only strongest levels displayed (top 1-10)
- Labels show timeframe and strength rating
3. LTF (Lower Timeframe) Key Liquidity:
- Default: 1H timeframe (configurable)
- Precision entry/exit levels
- Strength-based ranking
- Distance filtering to avoid clutter
Sweep Detection Methods:
- Wick Break: Any wick beyond the level
- Close Break: Close price beyond the level
- Full Retrace: Break and close back inside (stop hunt detection)
Buffer System:
- Configurable ATR-based buffer for sweep confirmation
- Prevents false positives from minor price fluctuations
ORDER BLOCKS (Enhanced):
Detection Methodology:
- Identifies the last opposing candle before significant structure break
- Bullish OB: Last red candle before bullish break
- Bearish OB: Last green candle before bearish break
Enhanced Filters:
1. Size Filter:
- Minimum order block size (ATR-based)
- Ensures significant zones only
2. Volume Filter:
- Requires above-average volume (configurable multiplier)
- Confirms institutional participation
3. Imbalance Filter:
- Requires strong directional move after OB formation
- Validates true institutional activity
Violation Detection:
- Wick-based: Any wick through the zone
- Close-based: Close price through the zone
- Automatic removal of broken order blocks
FAIR VALUE GAPS (FVG):
Bullish FVG: Gap between candle 3 low and candle 1 high (three-bar pattern)
Bearish FVG: Gap between candle 3 high and candle 1 low
Requirements:
- Minimum gap size (ATR-based)
- Clear price imbalance
- No overlap between the three candles
Fill Detection:
- Configurable fill threshold (default 50%)
- Tracks partial and complete fills
- Removes filled gaps to keep chart clean
INVERSE FAIR VALUE GAPS (iFVG):
What are iFVGs:
- Counter-trend FVGs that form after original FVG is filled
- Indicate potential reversal or continuation failure
- Form within specific timeframe after original FVG
Detection Rules:
- Must occur after a FVG is filled
- Must form within 20 bars of original FVG
- Minimum size requirement (ATR-based)
- Opposite direction to original FVG
Visual Distinction:
- Dashed border boxes
- Different color scheme from regular FVGs
- Combined labels when FVG and iFVG overlap
OPTIMAL TRADE ENTRY (OTE) ZONES:
Based on Fibonacci retracement principles used by institutional traders:
Concept:
After a structure break (swing high/low violation), price often retraces to specific Fibonacci levels before continuing. The OTE zone (0.618 to 0.786) represents the optimal entry area.
Bullish OTE Formation:
1. Swing low is formed
2. Structure breaks above previous swing high (bullish structure break)
3. Price retraces into 0.618-0.786 Fibonacci zone
4. Entry signal when price enters and holds in OTE zone
Bearish OTE Formation:
1. Swing high is formed
2. Structure breaks below previous swing low (bearish structure break)
3. Price retraces into 0.618-0.786 Fibonacci zone
4. Entry signal when price enters and holds in OTE zone
Key Fibonacci Levels:
- 0.618 (Golden ratio - primary target)
- 0.705 (Square root of 0.5 - institutional level)
- 0.786 (Square root of 0.618 - deep retracement)
Structure Break Requirement:
- Optional setting to require confirmed structure break
- Prevents premature OTE zone identification
- Ensures proper swing structure is established
Entry/Exit Tracking:
- Green checkmark: Price entered OTE zone validly
- Red X: Price exited OTE zone (stop or target)
- Real-time status monitoring
TRADING SESSIONS:
Displays three major trading sessions with full customization:
Asian Session (Tokyo + Sydney):
- Default: 01:00-13:00 UTC+4
- Typically lower volatility
- Sets up key levels for London open
London Session:
- Default: 11:00-20:00 UTC+4
- Highest liquidity period
- Major institutional moves
New York Session:
- Default: 16:00-01:00 UTC+4
- US market hours
- High impact news events
Features:
- Real-time status indicators (🟢 Open / 🔴 Closed)
- Session high/low tracking
- Overlap detection and highlighting
- Historical session display (0-30 days)
- Customizable colors and borders
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HOW TO USE
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MASTER CONTROLS:
Enable/disable major features independently:
- Trading Sessions
- Liquidity Sweeps (Current TF)
- HTF Liquidity Sweeps
- LTF Liquidity Sweeps
- Order Blocks
- Fair Value Gaps
- Inverse Fair Value Gaps
- Optimal Trade Entry Zones
ANTI-REPAINTING SETUP:
For Backtesting/Systematic Trading:
1. Enable "Use Confirmed Signals"
2. Set Confirmation Bars to 2-3
3. All signals will wait for confirmation
4. No repainting will occur
For Real-Time Discretionary Trading:
1. Disable "Use Confirmed Signals"
2. Signals appear immediately
3. Be aware signals may adjust with new bars
MULTI-TIMEFRAME LIQUIDITY STRATEGY:
Top-Down Analysis:
1. Identify HTF liquidity levels (4H/Daily) for major targets
2. Find LTF liquidity levels (1H) for entry refinement
3. Wait for HTF liquidity sweep (liquidity grab)
4. Enter on LTF order block in direction of HTF sweep
5. Target next HTF or LTF liquidity level
Liquidity Sweep Trading:
1. HTF liquidity sweep = major institutional move
2. Look for immediate reversal or continuation
3. Use order blocks for entry timing
4. Place stops beyond the swept liquidity
SESSION-BASED TRADING:
Asian Session Strategy:
1. Identify Asian session high/low
2. Wait for London or NY session to open
3. Trade breakouts of Asian range
4. Target previous day's highs/lows
London/NY Session Strategy:
1. Watch for liquidity sweeps at session open
2. Enter on order block confirmation
3. Use OTE zones for retracement entries
4. Target session high/low or HTF liquidity
OTE ZONE TRADING:
Setup Identification:
1. Wait for clear swing high/low formation
2. Confirm structure break in intended direction
3. Monitor for price retracement to 0.618-0.786 zone
4. Enter when price enters OTE zone with confirmation
Entry Rules:
- Bullish: Long when price enters OTE zone from above
- Bearish: Short when price enters OTE zone from below
- Stop loss: Beyond 0.786 level or swing extreme
- Target: Previous swing high/low or HTF liquidity
Exit Management:
- Indicator tracks when price exits OTE zone
- Red X indicates position should be managed/closed
- Use order blocks or FVGs for partial profit targets
FAIR VALUE GAP STRATEGY:
FVG Entry Method:
1. Wait for FVG formation
2. Monitor for price return to FVG
3. Enter on first touch of FVG zone
4. Stop beyond FVG boundary
5. Target: Fill of FVG or next liquidity level
iFVG Reversal Strategy:
1. Original FVG is filled
2. iFVG forms in opposite direction
3. Indicates failed move or reversal
4. Enter on iFVG confirmation
5. Target: Opposite end of range or next structure
Combined FVG + iFVG:
- When both overlap, indicator combines labels
- Represents high-probability reversal zone
- Use with order blocks for confirmation
ORDER BLOCK STRATEGY:
Entry Approach:
1. Wait for order block formation after structure break
2. Enter on first return to order block
3. Place stop beyond order block boundary
4. Target: Next order block or liquidity level
Confirmation Layers:
- Order block + FVG = strong confluence
- Order block + Liquidity sweep = institutional setup
- Order block + OTE zone = optimal entry
- Order block + Session open = high probability
Volume Analysis:
- Wider colored section = stronger institutional interest
- Use volume bars to confirm order block strength
- Higher volume order blocks = more reliable
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CONFIGURATION GUIDE
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LIQUIDITY SETTINGS:
Lookback: 5-30 bars
- Lower = more frequent, sensitive levels
- Higher = fewer, more significant levels
- Recommended: 15 for intraday, 20-25 for swing
Sweep Detection Type:
- Wick Break: Most sensitive
- Close Break: More conservative
- Full Retrace: Stop hunt detection
Sweep Buffer: 0-1.0 ATR
- Adds distance requirement for sweep confirmation
- Prevents false positives
- Recommended: 0.1 for most markets
HTF/LTF LIQUIDITY:
HTF Timeframe Selection:
- Swing trading: 1D or 1W
- Day trading: 4H or 1D
- Scalping: 1H or 4H
LTF Timeframe Selection:
- Swing trading: 4H or 1D
- Day trading: 1H or 4H
- Scalping: 15m or 1H
Strength Filters:
- Min Pivot Strength: Higher = fewer, stronger levels
- Min Distance: Higher = less clustering
- Recommended: 2.0 ATR for HTF, 1.5 ATR for LTF
ORDER BLOCK SETTINGS:
Swing Length: 5-20
- Controls sensitivity of structure break detection
- Lower = more order blocks, faster signals
- Higher = fewer order blocks, stronger signals
- Recommended: 8-10 for most timeframes
Enhancement Filters:
- Min Size: 0.5-1.5 ATR typical
- Volume Multiplier: 1.2-2.0 typical
- Imbalance: Enable for strongest signals only
OTE SETTINGS:
Swing Length: 5-50
- Controls OTE zone formation sensitivity
- Lower = more frequent, smaller moves
- Higher = fewer, larger trend moves
- Recommended: 10-15 for intraday
Require Structure Break:
- Enabled: Only shows OTE after confirmed break
- Disabled: Shows potential OTE zones earlier
- Recommended: Enable for higher probability setups
FVG SETTINGS:
Min FVG Size: 0.1-2.0 ATR
- Lower = more gaps detected
- Higher = only significant gaps
- Recommended: 0.5 ATR for most markets
Fill Threshold: 0.1-1.0
- Determines when gap is considered "filled"
- 0.5 = 50% fill required
- Higher = more conservative
iFVG Min Size: 0.1-2.0 ATR
- Typically smaller than regular FVG
- Recommended: 0.3 ATR
ALERT SYSTEM:
Available Alerts:
- Liquidity Sweeps (Current TF)
- HTF Liquidity Sweeps
- LTF Liquidity Sweeps
- Session Changes (Open/Close)
- OTE Entry Signals
Alert Setup:
1. Enable alerts in settings
2. Select specific alert types
3. Create TradingView alert using "Any alert() function call"
4. Configure delivery method (mobile, email, webhook)
Alert Messages Include:
- Event type and direction
- Confirmation status (if using confirmed mode)
- Price level
- Timeframe (for liquidity sweeps)
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RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATIONS
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For Day Trading (15m-1H charts):
- HTF Liquidity: 4H
- LTF Liquidity: 1H
- Liquidity Lookback: 15
- Order Block Swing Length: 8
- OTE Swing Length: 10
- Confirmed Signals: Enabled, 2 bars
For Swing Trading (4H-1D charts):
- HTF Liquidity: 1D or 1W
- LTF Liquidity: 4H
- Liquidity Lookback: 20
- Order Block Swing Length: 10
- OTE Swing Length: 15
- Confirmed Signals: Enabled, 2-3 bars
For Scalping (5m-15m charts):
- HTF Liquidity: 1H or 4H
- LTF Liquidity: 15m or 1H
- Liquidity Lookback: 10-12
- Order Block Swing Length: 6-8
- OTE Swing Length: 8
- Confirmed Signals: Optional
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PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION
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This indicator is optimized with:
- max_bars_back declarations for efficient lookback
- Automatic memory cleanup every 10 bars
- Conditional execution based on enabled features
- Drawing object limits to prevent performance degradation
Memory Management:
- Old liquidity zones automatically removed
- Filled FVGs/iFVGs cleaned up
- Exited OTE zones removed
- Mitigated order blocks deleted
Best Practices:
- Enable only needed features
- Use appropriate timeframe combinations
- Don't display excessive historical sessions
- Monitor drawing object counts on lower timeframes
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EDUCATIONAL DISCLAIMER
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This indicator combines multiple institutional trading concepts:
- Liquidity theory (where orders accumulate)
- Order flow analysis (institutional footprints)
- Price imbalance detection (FVGs)
- Fibonacci retracement theory (OTE zones)
- Session-based trading (time-of-day patterns)
All calculations use standard technical analysis methods:
- Pivot high/low detection
- ATR-based normalization
- Volume analysis
- Fibonacci ratios
- Time-based filtering
The indicator identifies potential setups but does not predict future price movements. Success depends on proper application within a complete trading plan including risk management, position sizing, and market context analysis.
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USAGE DISCLAIMER
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This tool is for educational and analytical purposes. Trading involves substantial risk of loss. The anti-repainting features provide confirmed signals but do not guarantee profitability. Always conduct independent analysis, use proper risk management, and never risk capital you cannot afford to lose. Past performance does not indicate future results.
Key Liquidity Advanced Multi-Timeframe Suite═══════════════════════════════════════
KEY LIQUIDITY ADVANCED MULTI-TIMEFRAME SUITE
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A professional-grade indicator focused on identifying institutional liquidity levels across multiple timeframes, combined with order flow analysis and market structure tools.
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WHAT THIS INDICATOR DOES
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This tool specializes in multi-timeframe liquidity analysis with the following components:
- Multi-Timeframe Liquidity Levels - Track swing highs/lows on HTF (Higher Timeframe), LTF (Lower Timeframe), and CTF (Current Timeframe)
- Order Blocks - Identify institutional accumulation and distribution zones
- Premium/Discount Zones - Show price distribution relative to swing ranges
- Market Structure Breaks - Highlight significant trend changes
- Trading Sessions - Display major market session boundaries (Optional)
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HOW IT WORKS
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MULTI-TIMEFRAME LIQUIDITY SYSTEM:
The indicator uses a three-tier liquidity detection system:
1. HTF (Higher Timeframe) Liquidity:
- Default: 4H timeframe (configurable to Daily, Weekly)
- Identifies major institutional levels
- Uses pivot detection with adjustable left/right bar parameters
- Color-coded: Green for highs, Red for lows
2. LTF (Lower Timeframe) Liquidity:
- Default: 1H timeframe (configurable)
- Provides precision entry/exit levels
- Color-coded: Blue for highs, Orange for lows
3. CTF (Current Timeframe) Liquidity:
- Optional feature for chart timeframe levels
- Color-coded: Purple for highs, Pink for lows
Calculation Method:
- Uses standard pivot high/low detection algorithm
- Configurable sensitivity via left bars (lookback) and right bars (confirmation)
- Levels automatically removed when price sweeps through them (mitigation)
- Optional display of mitigated levels with reduced opacity
ORDER BLOCKS:
Detection Logic:
- Bullish OB: Last bearish candle before significant bullish move
- Bearish OB: Last bullish candle before significant bearish move
- Uses swing length parameter to identify structural breaks
- Strength visualization showing buying vs selling pressure
Visual Elements:
- Split-colored boxes showing institutional sentiment
- Upper half: Bullish strength (teal)
- Lower half: Bearish strength (red)
- Labels positioned at center with institutional markers
Violation Detection:
- Configurable: Wick-based or Close-based
- Automatically removes broken order blocks
- Optional overlap hiding to keep chart clean
PREMIUM/DISCOUNT ZONES:
Zone Structure:
- Premium Zone: Upper 5% of swing range (institutional selling area)
- Equilibrium: Middle 5% representing fair value
- Discount Zone: Lower 5% of swing range (institutional buying area)
The zones dynamically update based on trailing swing extremes and adapt to current market structure.
MARKET STRUCTURE BREAKS (MSB):
Identifies when price breaks through significant swing points:
- Bearish MSB: Price closes below swing low
- Bullish MSB: Price closes above swing high
- Labels appear only on trend direction changes
- Horizontal lines extend from break point
TRADING SESSIONS (Optional):
Displays time-based session boxes for:
- Asian Session (Tokyo + Sydney combined)
- London Session
- New York Session
Features:
- Customizable session times and time zones
- Session high/low tracking
- Overlap detection showing when multiple sessions are active
- Fully configurable colors and display options
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HOW TO USE
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MASTER TOGGLE CONTROLS:
Use these to enable/disable major features:
- Key Liquidity Levels (Main feature)
- Premium/Discount Zones
- Order Blocks
- Market Structure Breaks
- Trading Sessions
MULTI-TIMEFRAME LIQUIDITY STRATEGY:
Conservative Approach:
1. Wait for HTF liquidity sweep (4H or Daily level)
2. Look for LTF confirmation (1H level hold)
3. Enter when order block forms at discount (bullish) or premium (bearish)
Aggressive Approach:
1. Trade LTF liquidity sweeps in direction of HTF trend
2. Use order blocks for entry refinement
3. Target next LTF or HTF liquidity level
Range Trading:
1. Identify premium and discount zones
2. Buy at discount, sell at premium
3. Use equilibrium as profit target or re-entry
ORDER BLOCK TRADING:
Entry Method:
1. Wait for order block formation (after structure break)
2. Enter on first return to order block zone
3. Place stop beyond the order block
Strength Analysis:
- Wider bullish section = stronger institutional buying
- Wider bearish section = more selling pressure
- Use this to gauge conviction
Violation:
- Order block broken = setup invalidated
- Look for next order block in continuation
MARKET STRUCTURE TRADING:
MSB signals potential trend change:
- Bearish MSB + Bearish OB = short opportunity
- Bullish MSB + Bullish OB = long opportunity
- Wait for retest of broken level for confirmation
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CONFIGURATION GUIDE
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KEY LIQUIDITY SETTINGS:
Pivot Detection:
- Left Bars (Default: 15): Lookback period for pivot identification
- Right Bars (Default: 5): Confirmation period
- Higher values = fewer, more significant levels
- Lower values = more frequent, sensitive levels
Timeframe Selection:
- HTF: Recommended 4H, 1D, or 1W for swing trading
- LTF: Recommended 1H or 4H for day trading
- CTF: Use for scalping on current chart timeframe
Display Options:
- Display Limit: Maximum number of levels shown per timeframe
- Extension: Short/Current/Max - how far lines extend
- Line Width: Visual prominence (1-5)
- Text Size: Label size adjustment
Mitigation:
- Remove: Delete levels when swept (cleaner chart)
- Show: Keep swept levels visible with reduced opacity
ORDER BLOCKS SETTINGS:
Core Parameters:
- Swing Length (Default: 8): Sensitivity for structure detection
- Show Last X (Default: 4): Number of active blocks displayed
- Violation Check: Choose Wick or Close-based invalidation
- Hide Overlap: Remove overlapping blocks for clarity
PREMIUM/DISCOUNT ZONES:
- Swing Detection Length (Default: 50): Range calculation period
- Longer period = broader zones, more stable
- Shorter period = tighter zones, more reactive
TRADING SESSIONS:
Time Configuration:
- Adjust session times for your timezone
- Use IANA timezone database format recommended
- Days to Show: Historical session display (0-10)
Visualization:
- Session boxes with colored backgrounds
- Optional high/low lines within each session
- Optional open/close lines
- Overlap highlighting when sessions coincide
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ALERT SYSTEM
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Available Alerts:
- HTF High Liquidity Hit
- HTF Low Liquidity Hit
Alert Configuration:
1. Enable HTF Liquidity Alerts in settings
2. Select specific alert types (High/Low)
3. Create TradingView alert with "Any alert() function call"
4. Alerts fire once per bar when liquidity is swept
Alert Message Format:
- Event type and description
- Timeframe information
- Current price
- Timestamp
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RECOMMENDED TIMEFRAME COMBINATIONS
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Swing Trading:
- Chart: 4H or 1D
- HTF Liquidity: 1D or 1W
- LTF Liquidity: 4H or 1D
Day Trading:
- Chart: 15m or 1H
- HTF Liquidity: 4H or 1D
- LTF Liquidity: 1H or 4H
Scalping:
- Chart: 5m or 15m
- HTF Liquidity: 1H or 4H
- LTF Liquidity: 15m or 1H
- Enable CTF Liquidity
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PERFORMANCE NOTES
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This indicator is optimized for performance:
- Uses max_bars_back declarations to limit lookback
- Conditional execution based on toggle settings
- Efficient array management for drawing objects
- Recommended for intraday timeframes only
- Sessions feature requires intraday timeframes
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EDUCATIONAL DISCLAIMER
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This indicator identifies areas where institutional orders may be positioned based on historical price action. It uses standard technical analysis techniques:
- Pivot point detection for liquidity levels
- Swing analysis for market structure
- Volume-weighted order block strength
- Time-based session filtering
The indicator does not predict future price movements. Always combine with your own analysis, risk management, and trading plan.
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USAGE DISCLAIMER
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This tool is for educational and analytical purposes. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Trading involves substantial risk of loss. Always conduct your own due diligence and never risk more than you can afford to lose.
OG FlowMasterOG FlowMaster is a precision tool designed to detect and visualize Imbalance Zones key areas where price moved inefficiently, leaving behind potential rebalancing points.
By tracking these institutional footprints, OG FlowMaster helps traders anticipate liquidity grabs, reversals, and continuation moves with clarity and confidence.
Whether you trade indices, forex, or commodities, it maps out the zones where price may seek balance between demand and supply turning invisible inefficiencies into visible trading opportunities.
🧠 Trade between the OGs. Master the Flow.
Trading Checklist CustomizableThis Strategy Checklist is a simple but powerful tool designed to help traders follow a structured confirmation process before entering trades. It provides a customizable checklist of confluences that can be edited directly in the settings — ensuring consistency, discipline, and clarity in your trading plan.
This script doesn’t generate signals automatically; instead, it serves as a trader’s personal decision framework. Perfect for ICT-style, price action, or smart money traders who rely on multi-factor confirmations like liquidity sweeps, PD Arrays, and SMTs.
Where it says Conf1 it is customizable to fit your own confluences/entry.
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AEON | Liquidity HunterA visual tool for identifying high-probability liquidity zones across multiple timeframes and sessions.
Overview
Liquidity Hunter is a multi-timeframe, all market tool designed to help traders visualise areas where price may be drawn in search of resting liquidity. These liquidity zones often align with swing highs and lows, session extremes, or significant higher-time-frame reference points.
Rather than producing entry or exit signals, this indicator aims to support market behaviour analysis and contextual awareness.
Core Functions
The indicator identifies potential liquidity areas using four optional methods:
1. Current Time Frame Analysis – Automatically locates swing highs and lows based on a customisable setting for sensitivity and lookback depth.
2. Higher Time Frame Analysis – Uses the same logic as above, but projects liquidity zones from a selected higher time frame (HTF).
3. Session Highs & Lows – Highlights the Asian, London, New York, or user-defined session extremes where liquidity commonly pools.
4. Time-Based Highs & Lows – Marks the final bar of any higher time frame (for example, the last H4 or D1 candle) to show potential liquidity reference points.
Each method can be enabled or disabled independently and visually customised, allowing traders to tailor the display to their preferred style and time frame.
How to Use
When applied, the indicator plots horizontal levels representing potential liquidity pools. These levels persist until price engages with or mitigates them, at which point users can opt to modify their visual style or delete them as preferred.
Adjusting the sensitivity of the current and higher time frame levels may reflect the market's likelihood of treating them as targets or reversal points.
Many traders combine these levels with concepts such as market structure shifts, displacement, or fair-value gaps to build a narrative around price behaviour.
Disclaimer
This indicator is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice or a trade signal. Past performance or visual confluence does not guarantee future results.
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Supply and Demand Scanner Toolkit [TradingFinder]🔵 Introduction
The analytical system presented here is built upon a deep quantitative foundation designed to capture the dynamic behavior of supply and demand in live markets. At its core, it calculates continuously adaptive zones where institutional liquidity, volatility shifts, and momentum transitions converge. These zones are derived from a combination of a regression-based moving average, a long-period ATR, and Fibonacci expansion ratios, all working together to model real-time volatility, price momentum, and the underlying market imbalance.
In practice, this means that at any given moment, five primary bands and seven variable analytical zones are generated around price, representing different market states ranging from extreme overbought to extreme oversold.
Each band reacts dynamically to price volatility, recalibrating with every new candle, which allows the system to mirror the true, constantly changing structure of supply and demand. Every movement between these zones reflects a transition in the strength and dominance of buyers and sellers, a process referred to as volatility-driven price state transitions.
Traditional analytical models often rely on fixed or static indicators that cannot keep up with the rapid microstructural changes in modern markets. This system instead uses regression and smoothing logic to adapt on the fly. By combining a regression moving average with a smoothed moving average, the model calculates real-time trend direction, momentum flow, and trend strength.
When the regression average rises above the smoothed one, the system classifies the trend as bullish; when it falls below, bearish. This dual-layer structure not only helps confirm direction but also enables the automatic detection of critical structural shifts such as Break of Structure (BoS), Change of Character (CHoCH), and directional reversals.
Both the current trend (Live Trend) and projected future trend (Vision Trend) are calculated simultaneously across all available timeframes. This dual analysis allows traders to identify structural changes earlier and to recognize whether a trend is gaining or losing momentum.
In most conventional moving-average-based frameworks, trading signals are delayed because these models react to price rather than anticipate it. As a result, many buy or sell signals appear after the real move has already begun, leading to entries that contradict the current trend. This system eliminates that lag by employing a mean reversion trading model. Instead of waiting for crossovers, it observes how far price deviates from its statistical mean and reacts when that deviation begins to shrink, the moment when equilibrium forces reemerge.
This approach produces non-lagging, data-driven signals that appear at the exact moment price begins to revert toward balance. At the same time, traders can visually assess the market’s condition by observing the spacing, compression, or expansion of the dynamic bands, which represent volatility shifts and trend energy. Through this interaction, the trader can quickly gauge whether a trend is strengthening, losing power, or preparing for a reversal. In other words, the model provides both quantitative precision and intuitive visualization.
A unique visual element in this system is how candles are displayed during transitional states. When Live Trend and Vision Trend contradict each other, for instance, when the current trend is bullish but the projected trend turns bearish, candle bodies automatically appear as hollow.
These hollow candles act as visual alerts for zones of uncertainty or equilibrium between buyers and sellers, often preceding trend reversals, liquidity sweeps, or volatility compression phases. Traders quickly learn to interpret hollow candles as signals to pause, observe, or prepare for potential shifts rather than to act impulsively.
Signal generation in this model occurs when price reverts from extreme zones back toward neutrality. When price exits the strong overbought or strong oversold zones and reenters a milder area, the system produces a reversal signal that aligns with real-time market dynamics. To refine accuracy, these signals are confirmed through several filters, including momentum verification, volatility behavior, and smart money validation. This multi-layered signal logic significantly reduces false entries, helping traders avoid overreactions to temporary liquidity spikes and enhancing performance in volatility-driven markets.
On a broader level, the model supports full multi-timeframe analysis. It can analyze up to twenty symbols simultaneously, across multiple timeframes, to detect directional bias, correlation, and confluence. The result is a holistic map of market structure in real time, showing how each asset aligns or diverges from others and how lower timeframes fit into the macro trend. Variables such as Live Trend, Vision Trend, Directional Strength, and Zone Positioning combine to give a complete structural snapshot at any given moment.
Risk management is handled by an adaptive Trailing Stop Engine that continuously aligns with current volatility and price flow. It integrates pivot mapping with ATR-based calculations to dynamically adjust stop-loss levels as price evolves. The engine offers four adaptive modes, Grip, Flow, Drift, and Glide, each tailored to different levels of market volatility and trader risk tolerance. In visualization, the profit area between entry and stop-loss is shaded light green for long positions and light red for short positions. This design allows immediate recognition of active risk exposure and profit lock-in zones, all in real time.
Altogether, the combination of ATR Volatility Mapping, Fibonacci Band Calibration, Regression-Based Trend Engine, Dynamic Supply and Demand Equilibrium, Conflict Detection through Hollow Candles, Mean Reversion Signal Model, and Adaptive Trailing Stop forms a unified analytical system. It maps the market’s structure, identifies current and future trends, measures the real-time balance of buyers and sellers, and highlights optimal entry and exit points. The final result is higher analytical precision, improved risk control, and a clearer view of the true, data-defined market structure.
🔵 How to Use
Analyzing supply and demand in live financial markets is one of the most complex challenges traders face. Price rarely moves in a straight line; instead, it evolves through phases of expansion, compression, and redistribution. Many traders misinterpret these movements because the zones that appear strong or reactive at first glance often represent nothing more than temporary liquidity redistributions.
These areas, while visually convincing, may lose relevance quickly when volatility increases or when viewed from another timeframe. In high-volatility environments, traditional zone analysis becomes even more unreliable. Price may seem to respect a support or resistance level only to break through it a few candles later. This behavior creates false zones and misleading reversal points.
The key to filtering such movements lies in understanding the context, how volatility, momentum, and structural flow interact across different timeframes. A single timeframe can only tell part of the story. The market’s true structure emerges only when data is synchronized from macro to micro levels.
This is where multi-timeframe correlation becomes essential. Every timeframe offers a different lens through which supply and demand balance can be observed. For example, a trader might see a bullish setup on a 15-minute chart while the 4-hour chart is still showing a strong distribution phase. Without alignment between these layers, trades are easily positioned against the dominant liquidity flow. The model presented here solves this by processing all relevant timeframes simultaneously, allowing traders to see how short-term movements fit within higher-level structures.
Each market phase, whether accumulation, expansion, or reversion, carries a unique volatility fingerprint. The system tracks transitions in volatility regimes, momentum divergence, and structural breakouts to anticipate when a phase change is approaching. For instance, when volatility compresses and ATR readings narrow, it often signals an upcoming breakout or reversal. By monitoring these shifts in real time, the model helps the trader differentiate between liquidity grabs (temporary volatility spikes) and genuine structural changes.
Every supply-demand interaction within this system is adaptive rather than static. The zones continuously recalibrate based on live parameters such as price velocity, momentum distribution, and liquidity displacement. This adaptive structure ensures that the balance between buyers and sellers is represented accurately as market conditions evolve.
In practice, this allows the user to identify early signs of trend exhaustion, potential reversals, and continuation patterns long before traditional indicators would react.
In essence, successful supply and demand analysis requires moving beyond subjective interpretation toward data-driven decision-making.
Manual drawing of zones or relying solely on visual intuition can lead to inconsistent results, especially in fast-changing markets. By combining ATR-driven volatility mapping, mean reversion dynamics, and multi-timeframe alignment, this framework offers a clear, objective, and responsive model of how market forces actually operate. Each decision becomes grounded in measurable context, not assumptions.
The analytical interface is divided into two main sections : the visual chart framework and the scanner data table.
On the chart, five dynamic bands and seven analytical zones appear around price. These are calculated from ATR, regression moving average, and Fibonacci expansion ratios to define whether the market is overbought, oversold, or neutral. Each zone has distinct color coding, allowing traders to recognize the market state instantly without switching tools or indicators.
Price movement within these bands reveals more than just direction, it tells a story of volatility, liquidity flow, and market equilibrium. The upper zones typically indicate exhaustion of buying pressure, while lower zones highlight areas of overselling or potential recovery. The way price reacts near these boundaries can help determine whether a continuation or reversal is likely.
At the heart of the visualization are two layered trend components : Live Trend and Vision Trend.
The Live Trend shows the present market direction based on regression and smoothing logic, while the Vision Trend projects the probable future trajectory by analyzing slope deviation and momentum displacement. When these two align, the trader sees confirmation of market strength. When they diverge, candle bodies turn hollow, a simple yet powerful visual alert signaling hesitation, consolidation, or a possible turning point.
At the bottom of the interface, the Scanner Table organizes all analytical data into a structured display. Each row corresponds to a symbol and timeframe, showing the current Live Trend, Vision Trend, Directional Strength, Zone Position, and Signal Age. This table provides a real-time overview of all assets being tracked, showing which ones are trending, which are in reversal, and which are entering transition zones. By analyzing this table, traders can instantly identify correlation clusters, where multiple assets share the same trend direction, often a sign of broader market sentiment shifts.
The Scanner can simultaneously process multiple timeframes and up to twenty different assets, producing a panoramic market overview. This makes it easy to apply a top-down analytical workflow, starting with higher timeframe alignment, then drilling down into lower levels for execution. Instead of reacting to isolated signals, traders can see where confluence exists across structures and focus only on setups that align with overall market context.
The bands and their color coding make interpretation intuitive even for less experienced users. Darker shades correspond to extreme zones, typically where institutional orders are being absorbed or distributed, while lighter zones mark mild overbought or oversold conditions. When price transitions from an outer extreme zone into a milder region, a signal condition becomes active. At this point, traders can cross-check the event using momentum and volatility filters before acting.
The trailing stop section of the display adds another critical dimension to decision-making. It visualizes stop levels as continuously updating colored lines that follow price movement. These levels are calculated dynamically through pivot mapping and ATR-based sensitivity. The shaded area between the entry point and active stop loss (light green for buys, light red for sells) gives traders immediate insight into how much of the move is currently secured as profit and how much remains exposed. This simple visual cue transforms risk management from a static calculation into a living, responsive process.
All components of this analytical system are fully customizable. Users can adjust signal type, calculation periods, smoothing intensity, and band sensitivity to match their trading style. For example, a scalper might shorten ATR and MA periods to capture rapid fluctuations, while a swing trader might increase them for smoother and more stable readings. Because every element responds to live data, even small adjustments lead to meaningful changes in how the system behaves.
When combined with the scanner’s data table, these features enable a top-down analytical workflow, one where decisions are not made from isolated indicators but from a complete, multi-dimensional understanding of market structure. The result is a system that supports both reactive precision and proactive market awareness.
🟣 Long Signal
A long signal is generated when price begins to rebound from deeply oversold conditions. More precisely, when price enters the strong or extreme oversold zones and then returns into the mild oversold region, the system identifies the start of a mean reversion phase. This transition is not based on subjective interpretation but on mathematical deviation from equilibrium, meaning that selling pressure has been exhausted and liquidity begins to shift toward buyers.
Unlike delayed signals that depend on moving average crossovers or oscillators, this signal appears the moment price starts moving back toward balance. The model’s mean reversion logic detects when volatility contraction and momentum realignment coincide, producing a non-lagging entry condition.
In this situation, traders can visually confirm the setup by observing the spacing and curvature of the lower bands. When the lower volatility bands begin to flatten or curve upward while ATR readings stabilize, it indicates that the market is transitioning from distribution to accumulation.
The strength and quality of each long signal depend on the configuration of trend variables. When both Live Trend and Vision Trend are bullish, the probability of continuation is significantly higher. This alignment suggests that the market’s short-term momentum is supported by long-term structure. On the other hand, when the two trends contradict each other, which the chart highlights with hollow candles, it represents a temporary phase of indecision or conflicting forces.
In these moments, traders are encouraged to monitor volatility compression and observe whether the next few candles confirm a real breakout or revert back to range conditions.
Additional confirmation can be derived from observing the slope of the regression moving average and the magnitude of ATR fluctuations. A steeper upward slope combined with decreasing volatility indicates stronger bullish intent. In contrast, if ATR expands while price remains flat, it signals potential traps or fakeouts driven by short-term liquidity grabs.
Valid long signals often emerge near the end of volatility compression periods or immediately after liquidity sweeps around major lows. These are points where large players typically absorb remaining sell orders before initiating upward movement. Once the long condition triggers, the system automatically calculates the initial stop loss using a combination of recent pivots and ATR range. From that point, the Trailing Stop Engine dynamically adjusts as price rises, maintaining optimal distance from the entry point and locking in profits without restricting trade potential.
For educational context, consider a situation where the market has been trending downward for several sessions, and the ATR value begins to decline, showing that volatility is compressing. As price touches the lower extreme zone and reverses into the mild oversold region while Live Trend starts turning positive, this creates an ideal long condition. A new cycle of expansion often begins right after such compression, and the system captures that early shift automatically.
🟣 Short Signal
A short signal represents the opposite scenario, a point where buying momentum weakens after a strong rally, and price begins to revert downward toward equilibrium. When price exits the strong or extreme overbought zones and moves into the mild overbought region, the model detects the start of a bearish mean reversion phase.
Here too, the signal appears without delay, as it is based on the real-time relationship between price and its volatility boundaries rather than on indicator crossovers.
The system identifies these short conditions when upward momentum shows visible fatigue in the volatility bands. The upper bands start to flatten or turn downward while the regression slope begins to lose angle. This is often accompanied by rising ATR readings, showing an expansion in volatility that reflects distribution rather than continuation.
The quality of the short signal is strongly influenced by the interaction between the two trend layers. When both Live Trend and Vision Trend point downward, the likelihood of sustained bearish continuation increases dramatically. However, if they diverge, candle bodies turn hollow, clearly marking zones of conflict or hesitation. These phases often coincide with the end of a bullish impulse wave and the start of an early correction.
A practical example can illustrate this clearly. Imagine a market that has been trending upward for several days with expanding volatility. When price pushes into the extreme overbought zone and starts pulling back into the mild region, the system interprets it as the first sign of distribution. If at the same time the regression moving average flattens and ATR begins to rise, it strongly suggests that institutional participants are taking profit. The generated short signal allows the trader to position early in anticipation of the downward reversion that follows.
The initial stop loss for short trades is calculated above the most recent pivot high, ensuring logical protection based on the structural context. From there, the Trailing Stop Engine automatically tracks the price movement downward, tightening stops as volatility decreases or expanding them during sharp swings to avoid premature exits.
The engine’s dynamic nature makes it suitable for both aggressive scalpers and patient swing traders. Scalpers can set the trailing sensitivity to “Grip” mode for tighter control, while swing traders can use “Glide” mode to capture larger portions of the trend.
Most short signals form right after volatility expansion or liquidity grabs around major highs, classic exhaustion areas where momentum divergence becomes evident. The combination of visual cues (upper band curvature, hollow candles, ATR spikes) provides traders with multiple layers of confirmation before taking action.
In both long and short scenarios, this analytical system replaces emotional decision-making with structured interpretation. By translating volatility, momentum, and price positioning into clear contextual patterns, it empowers the trader to see where reversals are forming in real time rather than guessing after the move has started.
🔵 Setting
🟣 Logical Setting
Channel Period : The main channel period that defines the base moving average used to calculate the central line of the bands. Higher values create a smoother and longer-term structure, while lower values increase short-term sensitivity and faster reactions.
Channel Coefficient Period : The ATR period used to measure volatility for determining the channel width. Higher values provide greater channel stability and reduce reactions to short-term market noise.
Channel Coefficient : The ATR sensitivity factor that defines the distance of the bands from the central average. A higher coefficient widens the bands and increases the probability of detecting overbought or oversold conditions earlier.
Band Smooth Period : The smoothing period applied to the bands to filter minor price noise. Lower values produce quicker reactions to price changes, while higher values create smoother and more stable lines.
Trend Period : The period used in the regression moving average calculation to identify overall trend direction. Shorter values highlight faster trend shifts, while longer values emphasize broader market trends.
Trend Smooth Period : The smoothing period for the regression trend to reduce volatility and confirm the dominant market direction. This setting helps to better distinguish between corrective and continuation phases.
Signals Gap : The time interval between generated signals to prevent consecutive signal clustering. A higher value strengthens the temporal filter and produces more selective and refined signals.
Bars to Calculate : Defines the number of historical candles used in calculations. Limiting this value optimizes script performance and reduces processing load, especially when multiple symbols or timeframes are analyzed simultaneously. Higher values increase analytical depth by including more historical data, while lower values improve responsiveness and reduce potential lag during live chart updates.
Trailing Stop : Enables or disables the dynamic trailing stop engine. When active, the system automatically adjusts stop loss levels based on live volatility and price structure, maintaining alignment with market flow and trend direction.
Trailing Stop Level : Defines the operational mode of the trailing stop engine with four adaptive styles: Grip, Flow, Drift, and Glide. Grip offers tight stop management for scalping and high precision setups, while Glide allows wider flexibility for swing or long-term trades.
Trailing Stop Noise Filter : Applies an additional filtering layer that smooths minor fluctuations and prevents unnecessary stop adjustments caused by short-term market noise or micro volatility.
🟣 Display Settings
Show Trend on Candles : Displays the current trend direction directly on price candles by applying dynamic color coding. When Live Trend and Vision Trend align bullish, candles appear in green tones, while bearish alignment displays in red. If the two trends conflict, candle bodies turn hollow, marking a Trend Conflict Zone that signals potential indecision or upcoming reversal. This feature provides instant visual confirmation of market direction without the need for external indicators
Table on Chart : Allows users to choose whether the analytical table appears directly over the chart or positioned below it. This gives full control over screen layout based on personal workspace preference and chart design.
Number of Symbols : Controls how many symbols are displayed in the screener table, adjustable from 10 up to 20 in steps of 2. This flexibility helps balance between detailed screening and visual clarity on different screen sizes.
Table Mode : Defines how the screener table is visually arranged.
Basic Mode : Displays all symbols in a single column for vertical readability.
Extended Mode : Arranges symbols side by side in pairs to create a more compact and space-efficient layout.
Table Size : Adjusts the visual scaling of the table. Available options include auto, tiny, small, normal, large, and huge, allowing traders to optimize table visibility based on their screen resolution and preferred chart density.
Table Position : Determines the exact placement of the screener table within the chart interface. Users can select from nine available alignments combining top, middle, and bottom vertically with left, center, and right horizontally.
🟣 Symbol Settings
Each of the 10 available symbol slots includes a full range of adjustable parameters for personalized analysis.
Symbol : Defines or selects the asset to be tracked in the screener, such as XAUUSD, BTCUSD, or EURUSD. This enables multi-asset scanning across different markets including forex, commodities, indices, and crypto.
Timeframe : Sets the specific timeframe for analysis for each selected symbol. Examples include 15 minutes, 1 hour (60), 4 hours (240), or 1 day (1D). This flexibility ensures precise control over how each asset is monitored within the multi-timeframe structure.
🟣 Alert Settings
Alert : Enables alerts for AAS.
Message Frequency : Determines the frequency of alerts. Options include 'All' (every function call), 'Once Per Bar' (first call within the bar), and 'Once Per Bar Close' (final script execution of the real-time bar). Default is 'Once per Bar'.
Show Alert Time by Time Zone : Configures the time zone for alert messages. Default is 'UTC'.
🔵 Conclusion
Understanding financial markets requires more than indicators, it demands a framework that captures the interaction of price, volatility, and structure in real time. This analytical system achieves that by combining mean reversion logic, volatility mapping, and dynamic supply and demand modeling into an adaptive, data-driven environment. Its computational bands and trend layers visualize market intent, showing when momentum is strengthening, fading, or preparing to shift.
Each signal, derived from statistical equilibrium rather than delayed indicators, reflects the exact moment when the balance between buyers and sellers changes. Variables like Live Trend, Vision Trend, Directional Strength, and ATR-based Volatility Context help traders assess signal quality and alignment across multiple timeframes. The system blends automation with human interpretation, preserving macro-to-micro consistency and enabling confident entries, exits, and stop management through its adaptive Trailing Stop Engine.
Every component, from color-coded zones to hollow candles, forms part of a broader narrative that teaches traders to read the market’s language instead of reacting to it. Built on self-correcting analysis, the framework continuously recalibrates with live data. By transforming volatility, liquidity, and price behavior into structured insight, it empowers traders to move from reaction to prediction, a living ecosystem that evolves with both the market and the trader.
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Pre-London & London Session (Auto DST) MMMThis indicator automatically marks the Pre-London and London Open sessions for any trading day, with full U.S. Daylight Saving Time (DST) adjustment.
It’s ideal for traders backtesting Gold (XAUUSD) or other pairs sensitive to London liquidity, as it dynamically shifts between UTC-4 and UTC-5 to stay perfectly aligned with institutional session timing.
Features:
🕑 Auto-detects whether the date falls under U.S. Daylight or Standard Time
🟧 Highlights Pre-London session (2 a.m.–3 a.m. EDT / 1 a.m.–2 a.m. EST)
🟩 Highlights London session (3 a.m.–5 a.m. EDT / 2 a.m.–4 a.m. EST)
⚙️ No manual adjustments needed — fully automatic for any backtest date
📈 Perfect for ICT, Smart Money, and liquidity-based session strategies
Recommended settings:
Chart timezone: New York
Works on all symbols and timeframes
Auto HTF Candles [@gaucho_trader][Auto HTF Candles
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Tired of constantly switching between timeframes? 🔄 This indicator solves that problem by bringing Higher Timeframe (HTF) context directly onto your current chart.
Auto HTF Candles plots up to three different sets of HTF candles in a clean, non-intrusive panel on the right side of your screen. Now you can watch a 4H candle develop while analyzing price action on a 5-minute chart, all in one view.
Core Concept 🎯
The principle is simple: your lower timeframe (LTF) trading decisions become significantly more powerful when aligned with the HTF trend and structure. By displaying the live HTF candles, you can instantly see if the current LTF move is a weak pullback against a strong HTF candle or a powerful breakout from an HTF consolidation. This indicator provides that essential macro context without ever leaving your main chart.
Key Features 📊
📈 Display Multiple Timeframes: Plot up to three fully independent higher timeframes simultaneously (e.g., 15m, 1H, and 4H).
🤖 Automatic HTF Selection: Enable the "Auto-Adjust HTF 1" feature, and the script will intelligently select a logical higher timeframe for you based on your current chart.
⏳ Real-Time Countdown Timer: Each timeframe displayed includes a timer showing the exact time remaining until the current HTF candle closes. This is crucial for anticipating end-of-candle volatility.
🎨 Fully Customizable Appearance: You have complete control over the visual style. Adjust colors, candle width, spacing, and the padding from the live price.
✨ Clean & Organized Layout: The candles are neatly arranged to the right of the current price, ensuring your main chart remains clear and unobstructed.
How to Use It 💡
Context is King: Use the HTF candles to define your bias. If the 4H candle is strongly bullish, you can look for more confident long entries on your 5m chart.
Identify Key Levels in Real-Time: Watch the highs and lows of the HTF candles as they form. These levels often act as powerful intraday support and resistance.
Anticipate Reversals: Is the 1H candle approaching its close and printing a long upper wick? This could signal a potential reversal, giving you a heads-up before the pattern is obvious on the LTF.
Streamline Your Workflow: Use the "Auto-Adjust" feature for a dynamic analysis setup. As you switch between different charts, your most relevant HTF context will follow you automatically.
Main Settings ⚙️
HTF 1, 2, 3: Enable and select up to three custom timeframes and set how many recent candles you want to display for each.
Auto-Adjust HTF 1: The star of the show. Toggle this on to let the script automatically select the first HTF based on your chart's period.
Styling: A comprehensive section to modify all colors, candle width, and the spacing between candles and timeframes.
Label Settings: Independently control the visibility, color, and size of the HTF name labels and the countdown timers.
⚠️ Disclaimer
This indicator is a tool for market analysis and should not be considered financial advice. Trading involves significant risk. Always perform your own due diligence before making any trading decisions.
[Yorsh] BJN HTF Delivery v1.01. Executive Summary
The BJN HTF Delivery v1.0 is a precision-engineered utility for TradingView designed to solve one of the biggest challenges for low-timeframe (LTF) traders: understanding and tracking the real-time interaction of price with Higher Timeframe (HTF) imbalances.
Unlike typical MTF indicators that plot static, clunky boxes, this tool features a dynamic, real-time mitigation engine. It visually represents how HTF Fair Value Gaps (FVGs) are being "delivered" and consumed by LTF price action. Its primary competitive advantage is its ability to provide this crucial context through lightweight, intelligent markers instead of persistent boxes, resulting in an exceptionally clean and responsive chart, optimized for scalpers and day traders.
2. Core Features Overview
This indicator is built around a sophisticated engine that tracks the lifecycle of a single, user-defined HTF FVG from its creation to its final invalidation.
A. Focused Higher Timeframe (HTF) FVG Projection
Singular Timeframe Analysis: The indicator focuses on plotting FVGs from one critical higher timeframe of your choice (e.g., 15-minute FVGs on a 1-minute chart). This provides clear, unambiguous context without the clutter of multiple MTF levels.
Initial State: A newly formed, untouched HTF FVG is drawn as a complete, semi-transparent box, representing a "full" zone of imbalance.
B. The Real-Time Mitigation & Resizing Engine
This is the indicator's core innovation. As price on your LTF chart interacts with the projected HTF FVG, the indicator provides instant feedback:
Dynamic Resizing: When price wicks into the FVG, the indicator doesn't just sit there. It instantly resizes the FVG box in real-time, shrinking it to show only the remaining, unmitigated portion. This gives you a precise, constantly updated view of how much of the imbalance is left.
Intelligent Mitigation Markers: As the box is resized, the indicator places a small, clean arrow marker (▲ for bullish, ▼ for bearish) at the point of the wick. This provides a crystal-clear historical footprint showing exactly where price mitigated the zone. This marker remains even after the box is fully consumed, serving as a permanent reference point without cluttering the chart.
C. Advanced Invalidation Logic for a Clean Chart
The indicator's most powerful feature is how it handles the potential invalidation of an FVG, keeping your chart exceptionally clean.
Box Deletion on Full Wick-Through: The moment price wicks entirely through an HTF FVG, the large, colored box is immediately deleted. This is the primary mechanism for noise reduction. Instead of leaving a useless box on the screen, the indicator removes it.
"Pending Invalidation" Markers: Upon deleting the box, the indicator places a special, subtle marker (e.g., 'X', diamond) at the tip of the invalidating wick. This signifies that the FVG is "on life support"—it has been violated on the LTF but is awaiting a candle close on the HTF for official confirmation of its death.
Trailing Marker Logic: This "pending" marker isn't static. If subsequent LTF candles continue to push past the FVG, the marker will trail the extreme wick, providing a dynamic visual of the ongoing price struggle.
True Invalidation & Cleanup: The pending marker is only removed once the FVG is truly invalidated, either by a confirmed HTF candle close beyond it or by price wicking its protective structural point. This completes the FVG's lifecycle, leaving behind only the essential, lightweight mitigation markers.
3. The Performance & Cleanliness Advantage
This indicator is built for traders who demand a pristine and responsive trading environment. It achieves this through a philosophy of "information, not clutter."
Replacing Boxes with Markers: The fundamental advantage is the script's logic of replacing large, screen-hogging boxes with small, precise markers at the earliest opportunity. The box only exists while the FVG is untouched. The moment it's mitigated, the focus shifts to a lightweight marker, preserving chart visibility.
Optimized HTF Data Calls: The script is engineered for peak efficiency. It fetches all the necessary HTF data—FVG conditions, structural points, and the critical HTF close price—in a single, consolidated data request. This drastically reduces server load and ensures the indicator has no discernible impact on platform performance.
Strict History Limit: By processing only a recent number of days (e.g., 7 days by default), the indicator avoids the performance trap of analyzing and drawing thousands of irrelevant historical objects, ensuring a fast and smooth experience.
The result is a tool that delivers more actionable, real-time information than its competitors while simultaneously creating a cleaner, more readable chart.
4. Ideal User Profile
This indicator is a mission-critical tool for:
Low-Timeframe Scalpers and Day Traders: Who execute on charts like the 1-minute or 15-second and need instant feedback on how their price action is interacting with dominant HTF levels.
SMC / ICT Traders: Who deeply understand the concepts of liquidity delivery, mitigation, and FVG invalidation. This tool automates the visual tracking of these precise concepts.
Minimalist Traders: Anyone who values a clean workspace and believes that an indicator should add clarity, not visual noise.
5. Conclusion
The BJN HTF Delivery v1.0 is not just another FVG plotter; it is a sophisticated delivery analysis tool. It brilliantly visualizes the dynamic relationship between different timeframes, showing how HTF zones of imbalance are consumed in real-time. By prioritizing a "marker-first" philosophy and intelligent object management, it offers a uniquely clean, fast, and powerful way to keep HTF context at the forefront of your LTF trading without ever sacrificing chart clarity or performance.
[Yorsh] BJN MTF FVG/iFVG v1.01. Executive Summary
The BJN MTF FVG/iFVG v1.0 is a highly specialized and performance-optimized tool for TradingView that provides a multi-layered view of market imbalances. Built on the modern PineScript v6, its sole purpose is to detect and display Fair Value Gaps (FVGs) from up to five user-defined higher timeframes directly onto a single chart.
In a market saturated with "all-in-one" tools that slow down trading platforms, this indicator's primary competitive advantage is its unrelenting focus on speed and clarity. It is engineered from the ground up to be a lightweight, efficient, and "noise-reducing" utility. It provides traders with essential higher-timeframe context without the lag, clutter, or performance degradation typical of other multi-timeframe (MTF) indicators.
2. Core Features Overview
The indicator is designed with a "do one thing well" philosophy, concentrating on the accurate and efficient plotting of multi-timeframe FVGs.
A. Multi-Timeframe (MTF) FVG Plotting
Up to Five Custom Timeframes: You can monitor FVGs from any five timeframes of your choice (e.g., 1m, 3m, 5m, 15m, 1H) simultaneously, all from your main trading chart. This eliminates the need to constantly switch between charts to understand the broader market structure.
Clear Labeling: Each FVG box is cleanly labeled with its corresponding timeframe (e.g., "5 ✔"), so you can instantly identify its origin and significance.
B. Intelligent FVG Validation & Sizing
Dynamic Sizing Rules: The indicator intelligently validates FVGs based on their size in points. It automatically applies a larger minimum size requirement during the volatile NY session and a smaller requirement for non-NY hours, effectively filtering out minor, insignificant gaps and focusing only on meaningful imbalances.
Validity Markers: FVGs that meet the minimum size criteria are marked with a checkmark ("✔") and extended slightly into the future, signifying them as potent support/resistance zones. Undersized FVGs are marked with an "✖" and treated as potential areas of weakness.
C. Unique "iFVG" Noise Reduction
This is a key feature for maintaining a clean chart. The indicator tracks undersized, "invalid" FVGs and waits to see how the market reacts to them.
Automatic Deletion or Recolor: When the price closes through an invalid FVG (creating an "iFVG" or inverted FVG), the user has two choices:
Delete Box (Default): The box is automatically removed from the chart. This is the "Noise Reduction" mode, designed to keep the workspace free of irrelevant, broken levels.
Recolor Box: The box is recolored to a faded gray. This option is ideal for traders who want to backtest and study how these broken, minor FVGs behave as future support or resistance.
D. Smart Visibility Options
Prevents Duplication: The indicator includes an intelligent option to automatically hide an MTF box if its timeframe matches your current chart's timeframe. This is designed to work seamlessly with a Current Timeframe (CTF) FVG indicator, preventing redundant, overlapping boxes.
3. The Performance Advantage: A Lag-Free MTF Experience
Multi-timeframe indicators are notoriously resource-intensive and are the primary cause of chart lag on TradingView. The BJN MTF FVG indicator was specifically engineered to solve this problem, making it far superior to its competitors.
Optimized timeframe.change() Trigger: Instead of recalculating its logic on every single price tick, the script only runs its intensive request.security calls when a candle closes on the specified higher timeframe. This reduces the number of calculations by over 99% compared to poorly coded MTF indicators, resulting in a dramatic performance increase.
Strict Historical Limits: The user can define a maximum history lookback (in hours or minutes) for each timeframe. For example, the 1-minute chart might only process the last 4 hours of data. This prevents the indicator from drawing thousands of historical boxes that are no longer relevant, which is the main cause of platform freezing and slow loading times.
Lightweight State Management: The script maintains a very small, active list of only the invalid FVGs it needs to monitor for inversion. Valid FVGs are simply "fire-and-forget" drawings, meaning they don't consume ongoing memory or processing power.
In short, this indicator delivers the critical higher-timeframe context traders need without ever compromising the speed and responsiveness of your trading platform.
4. Ideal User Profile
This indicator is the perfect tool for:
Day Traders and Scalpers: Who need to be aware of higher-timeframe support and resistance levels without leaving their execution chart.
SMC / ICT Traders: Who use multi-timeframe FVG confluence as a core part of their trading strategy.
Performance-Focused Traders: Anyone who has experienced chart lag from other indicators and desires a clean, fast, and reliable toolkit.
Traders Seeking Clarity: Individuals who prefer a decluttered workspace and want an indicator that intelligently removes irrelevant information.
5. Conclusion
The BJN MTF FVG/iFVG v1.0 excels through its simplicity, intelligence, and exceptional performance. It rejects the "kitchen-sink" approach of other tools and instead provides a refined, highly optimized solution to one of the most important tasks in modern trading: analyzing multi-timeframe market structure. It is a faster, cleaner, and more intelligent way to map higher-timeframe liquidity.
[Yorsh] BJN CTF FVG & Trade Helper v1.01. Executive Summary
The BJN CTF FVG & Trade Helper v1.0 is an advanced, systematic trading tool designed for precision and objectivity in the futures market. Built on the high-speed PineScript v6, this indicator moves beyond simple FVG plotting by integrating a complete, rules-based trade execution model known as the "iFVG" (inverted Fair Value Gap) setup.
Its core purpose is to identify specific, high-probability trade scenarios, validate their structural integrity, and provide an automated position sizing and risk management visual directly on the chart. The indicator's primary competitive advantage lies in its strict, logical trade validation engine and its unwavering focus on performance, ensuring it can analyze complex market structures in real-time without causing chart lag. It is a complete "trade helper" designed to enforce discipline and automate complex analysis.
2. Core Features Overview
This indicator is built around a proprietary trade logic engine that automates a sophisticated trading model from start to finish (www.bjnfx.com).
A. Intelligent Fair Value Gap (FVG) Detection
Dynamic Sizing Rules: The indicator doesn't just find FVGs; it qualifies them. It automatically applies different minimum size requirements (in points) for the volatile NY session versus quieter, non-NY hours, filtering out insignificant noise.
Composite FVG Merging: In a unique and advanced feature, the script can identify two small, back-to-back, invalid FVGs and merge them into a single, valid composite FVG. This allows it to find powerful trade setups that other FVG indicators would miss entirely.
Live FVG Hints: An optional feature shows potential FVGs forming on the live, developing candle, giving you a valuable edge in anticipating the next setup.
B. The "iFVG" Trade Logic Engine
This is the heart of the indicator. It's a complete, long/short trading model that operates in distinct states:
Detection: Identifies a valid FVG.
Inversion: Waits for price to decisively close through the FVG, turning it from a potential continuation area into an "inversion" point (iFVG).
Structural Validation: This is the critical step. Before confirming a trade, the engine performs a rigorous, automated scan of the entire price leg to ensure:
The Invalidation Point (IP)—the last protective swing high/low—has not been contaminated.
No opposing "Hazard" FVGs have been touched, which would compromise the setup.
Confirmation: If the structure is clean, the indicator signals a confirmed trade setup with a marker ('L' for Long, 'S' for Short) and highlights the trigger candle.
C. Automated Position Sizing & Risk Management
Upon a confirmed trade signal, the "Trade Helper" instantly activates:
Dynamic Stop Loss Calculation: The SL is not placed arbitrarily. It is intelligently calculated based on the most logical structural point within the trading leg, using other nearby FVGs as potential support/resistance.
Bracketed Sizing: Based on the calculated SL in points, the indicator references a built-in risk matrix to determine the appropriate number of contracts to trade (e.g., a 5-point SL might suggest 10 contracts, while a 10-point SL suggests 5). This enforces consistent risk.
Full Visual Overlay: It draws a clear, color-coded box on your chart showing the precise Entry, Stop Loss (SL), Hard Stop (2x SL), and Take Profit (TP) levels, along with the calculated contract size.
D. Informative Status Panel
A clean, non-intrusive panel at the bottom of the screen keeps you constantly aware of the trade engine's status. It clearly displays whether the Bullish and Bearish engines are "Idle," "Armed" (a setup is developing), "Triggered," or "Invalidated," so you always know what the script is monitoring.
3. The Performance Advantage: Built for Speed and Scalpers
High-frequency logic can cripple a trading platform. This indicator was built from the ground up to prevent that, making it superior for traders who value a responsive, lag-free experience.
Strict Bar Lookback (maxLookbackBars): This is the key performance feature. The user defines a maximum number of historical bars (e.g., 200) for the script to analyze. Any FVG or price structure older than this limit is completely ignored and removed from memory. This prevents the script from bogging down your chart with thousands of irrelevant historical objects.
Timeframe-Specific History Limits: The script automatically applies even stricter history limits on lower timeframes (e.g., 15-second charts only process the last 15 minutes of data), ensuring it remains exceptionally fast for scalping.
Surgical Array Pruning: On every bar, the indicator actively scans its memory for "stale" FVG objects that have fallen outside the lookback window. It then deletes their drawings and removes them from the active array, ensuring the logic engine is only ever processing a small, relevant, and recent dataset.
Efficient State Management: The logic is contained within a highly structured "engine." This prevents redundant calculations and ensures complex structural scans are only performed when a potential trade is actively developing, not on every single price tick.
The result is an institutional-grade algorithmic tool that runs with the speed and lightness of a simple moving average, giving you a decisive edge in execution.
4. Ideal User Profile
This indicator is purpose-built for:
Systematic & Rules-Based Traders: Individuals who want to remove emotion and subjectivity and trade a precise, repeatable model.
Scalpers & Intraday Futures Traders: Particularly those on NQ/MNQ, who require a high-performance tool that can keep up with fast-moving markets.
ICT iFVG Traders: Traders familiar with FVGs/iFVGs, invalidation points, and structural validation will find this tool automates the most tedious and error-prone parts of their analysis.
5. Conclusion
The BJN CTF FVG & Trade Helper v1.0 is more than just an indicator; it is a semi-automated trading assistant. It provides a clear, objective, and highly-validated trade model designed to enforce discipline. Its defining characteristic is its sophisticated logic engine, combined with a performance-first architecture that sets a new standard for what traders should expect from their analytical tools. For the systematic trader, it offers an unparalleled blend of precision, automation, and speed.
[Yorsh] BJN Liquidity Matrix v1.0Indicator Analysis & Performance Report: BJN Liquidity Matrix v1.0
1. Executive Summary
The BJN Liquidity Matrix v1.0 is a sophisticated, professional-grade trading indicator for TradingView, built on the modern PineScript v6. It is designed to provide traders with a comprehensive and highly customizable view of market liquidity, time-based events, and price structure.
Its primary differentiator in a crowded market is its performance-first architecture. While most multi-feature indicators cause significant chart lag and slow performance, this tool is meticulously engineered to be lightweight, fast, and reliable, ensuring that your trading analysis is never compromised by technical bottlenecks. It delivers a full suite of institutional trading concepts without sacrificing speed.
2. Core Features Overview
The indicator seamlessly integrates several key analytical concepts into a single, cohesive toolkit.
A. Advanced Time Analysis
Customizable Killzone Boxes: Automatically draws key trading sessions (Asia, London, NY AM, NY Lunch, NY PM) on the chart. This helps visualize the high and low of each session, which often act as critical support and resistance levels.
Session High/Low Lines: Extends horizontal lines from the identified highs and lows of each Killzone, allowing you to track these liquidity points throughout the trading day.
Macro Time Highlighting: Visually alerts you when the market enters specific "macro" time windows, which are often periods of increased volatility and algorithmic activity.
B. Multi-Layered Liquidity & Price Structure
Current Timeframe (CTF) Swings: Automatically identifies and plots short-term swing highs and lows on your active chart, providing a clear map of immediate liquidity pools.
Higher Timeframe (HTF) Liquidity: Plots key fractals from the 1-hour timeframe directly onto your chart, tagged as "1H
". This saves you from constantly switching timeframes to find significant swing points.
Previous Day High/Low (PDH/PDL): Clearly marks the previous day's high and low with clean, auto-adjusting labels. These are fundamental levels watched by all market participants.
C. Integrated Market Bias Tools
Daily BIAS: Draws a dynamic equilibrium price (50% level) based on the current day's developing range. This acts as a simple but powerful bias filter: favoring longs below it and shorts above it.
Probabilistic Hourly Bias: A unique feature that analyzes the closing price of the previous hourly candle to provide a statistical probability of the market taking out the previous hour's high or low.
D. The "Smart Status" Information Hub
This is the indicator's central dashboard. Instead of cluttering your chart with dozens of lines, this dynamic table intelligently sorts and displays the most relevant, un-taken liquidity levels above and below the current price. It automatically updates as levels are breached, providing a clean, at-a-glance view of:
Nearest Buy-Side & Sell-Side Liquidity
Untouched Session Highs/Lows
Active PDH/PDL levels
The Hourly Bias probability (when active and not taken)
3. The Performance Advantage: A Smoother Trading Experience
This indicator was engineered to outperform its competitors by focusing on computational efficiency. This is not just a feature; it is the core design philosophy.
Efficient Drawing Management: Most indicators slow down charts by continuously drawing thousands of objects over historical data. The BJN Liquidity Matrix uses an advanced system to only draw what is necessary. It intelligently limits drawings to a recent, user-defined period (e.g., the last 2 days), preventing historical clutter that cripples browser performance.
Smart De-Cluttering: Broken liquidity levels are not left on the chart indefinitely. The script will automatically hide old, irrelevant lines after a set number of hours, keeping your workspace clean and focused on current market structure.
Minimal Data Requests: The script uses internal caching for data like in example the Previous Day Highs/Lows. This means it fetches the data once and reuses it, drastically reducing requests to TradingView's servers and resulting in faster script loading times and reloads.
On-Demand Table Refresh: The comprehensive "Smart Status" table—a feature that would typically cause constant lag—is programmed to only perform its heavy recalculations on the very last bar. This means it doesn't slow down historical data or cause screen-tearing while the market is active.
In summary, you get all the analytical power without the lag, freezing, or slow loading times that plague other "all-in-one" liquidity indicators.
4. Ideal User Profile
This indicator is an ideal tool for:
Day Traders & Scalpers: Who rely on session liquidity and intraday price structure.
SMC / ICT Traders: Who base their strategies on concepts like liquidity grabs, fractals, and time-based models.
Performance-Conscious Traders: Anyone who uses multiple indicators or trades on a less powerful computer and cannot afford chart lag.
Luxy BIG beautiful Dynamic ORBThis is an advanced Opening Range Breakout (ORB) indicator that tracks price breakouts from the first 5, 15, 30, and 60 minutes of the trading session. It provides complete trade management including entry signals, stop-loss placement, take-profit targets, and position sizing calculations.
The ORB strategy is based on the concept that the opening range of a trading session often acts as support/resistance, and breakouts from this range tend to lead to significant moves.
What Makes This Different?
Most ORB indicators simply draw horizontal lines and leave you to figure out the rest. This indicator goes several steps further:
Multi-Stage Tracking
Instead of just one ORB timeframe, this tracks FOUR simultaneously (5min, 15min, 30min, 60min). Each stage builds on the previous one, giving you multiple trading opportunities throughout the session.
Active Trade Management
When a breakout occurs, the indicator automatically calculates and displays entry price, stop-loss, and multiple take-profit targets. These lines extend forward and update in real-time until the trade completes.
Cycle Detection
Unlike indicators that only show the first breakout, this tracks the complete cycle: Breakout → Retest → Re-breakout. You can see when price returns to test the ORB level after breaking out (potential re-entry).
Failed Breakout Warning
If price breaks out but quickly returns inside the range (within a few bars), the label changes to "FAILED BREAK" - warning you to exit or avoid the trade.
Position Sizing Calculator
Built-in risk management that tells you exactly how many shares to buy based on your account size and risk tolerance. No more guessing or manual calculations.
Advanced Filtering
Optional filters for volume confirmation, trend alignment, and Fair Value Gaps (FVG) to reduce false signals and improve win rate.
Core Features Explained
### 1. Multi-Stage ORB Levels
The indicator builds four separate Opening Range levels:
ORB 5 - First 5 minutes (fastest signals, most volatile)
ORB 15 - First 15 minutes (balanced, most popular)
ORB 30 - First 30 minutes (slower, more reliable)
ORB 60 - First 60 minutes (slowest, most confirmed)
Each level is drawn as a horizontal range on your chart. As time progresses, the ranges expand to include more price action. You can enable or disable any stage and assign custom colors to each.
How it works: During the opening minutes, the indicator tracks the highest high and lowest low. Once the time period completes, those levels become your ORB high and low for that stage.
### 2. Breakout Detection
When price closes outside the ORB range, a label appears:
BREAK UP (green label above price) - Price closed above ORB High
BREAK DOWN (red label below price) - Price closed below ORB Low
The label shows which ORB stage triggered (ORB5, ORB15, etc.) and the cycle number if tracking multiple breakouts.
Important: Signals appear on bar close only - no repainting. What you see is what you get.
### 3. Retest Detection
After price breaks out and moves away, if it returns to test the ORB level, a "RETEST" label appears (orange). This indicates:
The original breakout level is now acting as support/resistance
Potential re-entry opportunity if you missed the first breakout
Confirmation that the level is significant
The indicator requires price to move a minimum distance away before considering it a valid retest (configurable in settings).
### 4. Failed Breakout Detection
If price breaks out but returns inside the ORB range within a few bars (before the breakout is "committed"), the original label changes to "FAILED BREAK" in orange.
This warns you:
The breakout lacked conviction
Consider exiting if already in the trade
Wait for better setup
Committed Breakout: The indicator tracks how many bars price stays outside the range. Only after staying outside for the minimum number of bars does it become a committed breakout that can be retested.
### 5. TP/SL Lines (Trade Management)
When a breakout occurs, colored horizontal lines appear showing:
Entry Line (cyan for long, orange for short) - Your entry price (the ORB level)
Stop Loss Line (red) - Where to exit if trade goes against you
TP1, TP2, TP3 Lines (same color as entry) - Profit targets at 1R, 2R, 3R
These lines extend forward as new bars form, making it easy to track your trade. When a target is hit, the line turns green and the label shows a checkmark.
Lines freeze (stop updating) when:
Stop loss is hit
The final enabled take-profit is hit
End of trading session (optional setting)
### 6. Position Sizing Dashboard
The dashboard (bottom-left corner by default) shows real-time information:
Current ORB stage and range size
Breakout status (Inside Range / Break Up / Break Down)
Volume confirmation (if filter enabled)
Trend alignment (if filter enabled)
Entry and Stop Loss prices
All enabled Take Profit levels with percentages
Risk/Reward ratio
Position sizing: Max shares to buy and total risk amount
Position Sizing Example:
If your account is $25,000 and you risk 1% per trade ($250), and the distance from entry to stop loss is $0.50, the calculator shows you can buy 500 shares (250 / 0.50 = 500).
### 7. FVG Filter (Fair Value Gap)
Fair Value Gaps are price inefficiencies - gaps left by strong momentum where one candle's high doesn't overlap with a previous candle's low (or vice versa).
When enabled, this filter:
Detects bullish and bearish FVGs
Draws semi-transparent boxes around these gaps
Only allows breakout signals if there's an FVG near the breakout level
Why this helps: FVGs indicate institutional activity. Breakouts through FVGs tend to be stronger and more reliable.
Proximity setting: Controls how close the FVG must be to the ORB level. 2.0x means the breakout can be within 2 times the FVG size - a reasonable default.
### 8. Volume & Trend Filters
Volume Filter:
Requires current volume to be above average (customizable multiplier). High volume breakouts are more likely to sustain.
Set minimum multiplier (e.g., 1.5x = 50% above average)
Set "strong volume" multiplier (e.g., 2.5x) that bypasses other filters
Dashboard shows current volume ratio
Trend Filter:
Only shows breakouts aligned with a higher timeframe trend. Choose from:
VWAP - Price above/below volume-weighted average
EMA - Price above/below exponential moving average
SuperTrend - ATR-based trend indicator
Combined modes (VWAP+EMA, VWAP+SuperTrend) for stricter filtering
### 9. Pullback Filter (Advanced)
Purpose:
Waits for price to pull back slightly after initial breakout before confirming the signal.
This reduces false breakouts from immediate reversals.
How it works:
- After breakout is detected, indicator waits for a small pullback (default 2%)
- Once pullback occurs AND price breaks out again, signal is confirmed
- If no pullback within timeout period (5 bars), signal is issued anyway
Settings:
Enable Pullback Filter: Turn this filter on/off
Pullback %: How much price must pull back (2% is balanced)
Timeout (bars): Max bars to wait for pullback (5 is standard)
When to use:
- Choppy markets with many fake breakouts
- When you want higher quality signals
- Combine with Volume filter for maximum confirmation
Trade-off:
- Better signal quality
- May miss some valid fast moves
- Slight entry delay
How to Use This Indicator
### For Beginners - Simple Setup
Add the indicator to your chart (5-minute or 15-minute timeframe recommended)
Leave all default settings - they work well for most stocks
Watch for BREAK UP or BREAK DOWN labels to appear
Check the dashboard for entry, stop loss, and targets
Use the position sizing to determine how many shares to buy
Basic Trading Plan:
Wait for a clear breakout label
Enter at the ORB level (or next candle open if you're late)
Place stop loss where the red line indicates
Take profit at TP1 (50% of position) and TP2 (remaining 50%)
### For Advanced Traders - Customized Setup
Choose which ORB stages to track (you might only want ORB15 and ORB30)
Enable filters: Volume (stocks) or Trend (trending markets)
Enable FVG filter for institutional confirmation
Set "Track Cycles" mode to catch retests and re-breakouts
Customize stop loss method (ATR for volatile stocks, ORB% for stable ones)
Adjust risk per trade and account size for accurate position sizing
Advanced Strategy Example:
Enable ORB15 only (disable others for cleaner chart)
Turn on Volume filter at 1.5x with Strong at 2.5x
Enable Trend filter using VWAP
Set Signal Mode to "Track Cycles" with Max 3 cycles
Wait for aligned breakouts (Volume + Trend + Direction)
Enter on retest if you missed the initial break
### Timeframe Recommendations
5-minute chart: Scalping, very active trading, crypto
15-minute chart: Day trading, balanced approach (most popular)
30-minute chart: Swing entries, less screen time
60-minute chart: Position trading, longer holds
The indicator works on any intraday timeframe, but ORB is fundamentally a day trading strategy. Daily charts don't make sense for ORB.
DEFAULT CONFIGURATION
ON by Default:
• All 4 ORB stages (5/15/30/60)
• Breakout Detection
• Retest Labels
• All TP levels (1/1.5/2/3)
• TP/SL Lines (Detailed mode)
• Dashboard (Bottom Left, Dark theme)
• Position Size Calculator
OFF by Default (Optional Filters):
• FVG Filter
• Pullback Filter
• Volume Filter
• Trend Filter
• HTF Bias Check
• Alerts
Recommended for Beginners:
• Leave all defaults
• Session Mode: Auto-Detect
• Signal Mode: Track Cycles
• Stop Method: ATR
• Add Volume Filter if trading stocks
Recommended for Advanced:
• Enable ORB15 + ORB30 only (disable 5 & 60)
• Enable: Volume + Trend + FVG
• Signal Mode: Track Cycles, Max 3
• Stop Method: ATR or Safer
• Enable HTF Daily bias check
## Settings Guide
The settings are organized into logical groups. Here's what each section controls:
### ORB COLORS Section
Show Edge Labels: Display "ORB 5", "ORB 15" labels at the right edge of the levels
Background: Fill the area between ORB high/low with color
Transparency: How see-through the background is (95% is nearly invisible)
Enable ORB 5/15/30/60: Turn each stage on or off individually
Colors: Assign colors to each ORB stage for easy identification
### SESSION SETTINGS Section
Session Mode: Choose trading session (Auto-Detect works for most instruments)
Custom Session Hours: Define your own hours if needed (format: HHMM-HHMM)
Auto-Detect uses the instrument's natural hours (stocks use exchange hours, crypto uses 24/7).
### BREAKOUT DETECTION Section
Enable Breakout Detection: Master switch for signals
Show Retest Labels: Display retest signals
Label Size: Visual size for all labels (Small recommended)
Enable FVG Filter: Require Fair Value Gap confirmation
Show FVG Boxes: Display the gap boxes on chart
Signal Mode: "First Only" = one signal per direction per day, "Track Cycles" = multiple signals
Max Cycles: How many breakout-retest cycles to track (6 is balanced)
Breakout Buffer: Extra distance required beyond ORB level (0.1-0.2% recommended)
Min Distance for Retest: How far price must move away before retest is valid (2% recommended)
Min Bars Outside ORB: Bars price must stay outside for committed breakout (2 is balanced)
### TARGETS & RISK Section
Enable Targets & Stop-Loss: Calculate and show trade management
TP1/TP2/TP3 checkboxes: Select which profit targets to display
Stop Method: How to calculate stop loss placement
- ATR: Based on volatility (best for most cases)
- ORB %: Fixed % of ORB range
- Swing: Recent swing high/low
- Safer: Widest of all methods
ATR Length & Multiplier: Controls ATR stop distance (14 period, 1.5x is standard)
ORB Stop %: Percentage beyond ORB for stop (20% is balanced)
Swing Bars: Lookback period for swing high/low (3 is recent)
### TP/SL LINES Section
Show TP/SL Lines: Display horizontal lines on chart
Label Format: "Short" = minimal text, "Detailed" = shows prices
Freeze Lines at EOD: Stop extending lines at session close
### DASHBOARD Section
Show Info Panel: Display the metrics dashboard
Theme: Dark or Light colors
Position: Where to place dashboard on chart
Toggle rows: Show/hide specific information rows
Calculate Position Size: Enable the position sizing calculator
Risk Mode: Risk fixed $ amount or % of account
Account Size: Your total trading capital
Risk %: Percentage to risk per trade (0.5-1% recommended)
### VOLUME FILTER Section
Enable Volume Filter: Require volume confirmation
MA Length: Average period (20 is standard)
Min Volume: Required multiplier (1.5x = 50% above average)
Strong Volume: Multiplier that bypasses other filters (2.5x)
### TREND FILTER Section
Enable Trend Filter: Require trend alignment
Trend Mode: Method to determine trend (VWAP is simple and effective)
Custom EMA Length: If using EMA mode (50 for swing, 20 for day trading)
SuperTrend settings: Period and Multiplier if using SuperTrend mode
### HIGHER TIMEFRAME Section
Check Daily Trend: Display higher timeframe bias in dashboard
Timeframe: What TF to check (D = daily, recommended)
Method: Price vs MA (stable) or Candle Direction (reactive)
MA Period: EMA length for Price vs MA method (20 is balanced)
Min Strength %: Minimum strength threshold for HTF bias to be considered
- For "Price vs MA": Minimum distance (%) from moving average
- For "Candle Direction": Minimum candle body size (%)
- 0.5% is balanced - increase for stricter filtering
- Lower values = more signals, higher values = only strong trends
### ALERTS Section
Enable Alerts: Master switch (must be ON to use any alerts)
Breakout Alerts: Notify on ORB breakouts
Retest Alerts: Notify when price retests after breakout
Failed Break Alerts: Notify on failed breakouts
Stage Complete Alerts: Notify when each ORB stage finishes forming
After enabling desired alert types, click "Create Alert" button, select this indicator, choose "Any alert() function call".
## Tips & Best Practices
### General Trading Tips
ORB works best on liquid instruments (stocks with good volume, major crypto pairs)
First hour of the session is most important - that's when ORB is forming
Breakouts WITH the trend have higher success rates - use the trend filter
Failed breakouts are common - use the "Min Bars Outside" setting to filter weak moves
Not every day produces good ORB setups - be patient and selective
### Position Sizing Best Practices
Never risk more than 1-2% of your account on a single trade
Use the built-in calculator - don't guess your position size
Update your account size monthly as it grows
Smaller accounts: use $ Amount mode for simplicity
Larger accounts: use % of Account mode for scaling
### Take Profit Strategy
Most traders use: 50% at TP1, 50% at TP2
Aggressive: Hold through TP1 for TP2 or TP3
Conservative: Full exit at TP1 (1:1 risk/reward)
After TP1 hits, consider moving stop to breakeven
TP3 rarely hits - only on strong trending days
### Filter Combinations
Maximum Quality: Volume + Trend + FVG (fewest signals, highest quality)
Balanced: Volume + Trend (good quality, reasonable frequency)
Active Trading: No filters or Volume only (many signals, lower quality)
Trending Markets: Trend filter essential (indices, crypto)
Range-Bound: Volume + FVG (avoid trend filter)
### Common Mistakes to Avoid
Chasing breakouts - wait for the bar to close, don't FOMO into wicks
Ignoring the stop loss - always use it, move it manually if needed
Over-leveraging - the calculator shows MAX shares, you can buy less
Trading every signal - quality > quantity, use filters
Not tracking results - keep a journal to see what works for YOU
## Pros and Cons
### Advantages
Complete all-in-one solution - from signal to position sizing
Multiple timeframes tracked simultaneously
Visual clarity - easy to see what's happening
Cycle tracking catches opportunities others miss
Built-in risk management eliminates guesswork
Customizable filters for different trading styles
No repainting - what you see is locked in
Works across multiple markets (stocks, forex, crypto)
### Limitations
Intraday strategy only - doesn't work on daily charts
Requires active monitoring during first 1-2 hours of session
Not suitable for after-hours or extended sessions by default
Can produce many signals in choppy markets (use filters)
Dashboard can be overwhelming for complete beginners
Performance depends on market conditions (trends vs ranges)
Requires understanding of risk management concepts
### Best For
Day traders who can watch the first 1-2 hours of market open
Traders who want systematic entry/exit rules
Those learning proper position sizing and risk management
Active traders comfortable with multiple signals per day
Anyone trading liquid instruments with clear sessions
### Not Ideal For
Swing traders holding multi-day positions
Set-and-forget / passive investors
Traders who can't watch market open
Complete beginners unfamiliar with trading concepts
Low volume / illiquid instruments
## Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why are no signals appearing?
A: Check that you're on an intraday timeframe (5min, 15min, etc.) and that the current time is within your session hours. Also verify that "Enable Breakout Detection" is ON and at least one ORB stage is enabled. If using filters, they might be blocking signals - try disabling them temporarily.
Q: What's the best ORB stage to use?
A: ORB15 (15 minutes) is most popular and balanced. ORB5 gives faster signals but more noise. ORB30 and ORB60 are slower but more reliable. Many traders use ORB15 + ORB30 together.
Q: Should I enable all the filters?
A: Start with no filters to see all signals. If too many false signals, add Volume filter first (stocks) or Trend filter (trending markets). FVG filter is most restrictive - use for maximum quality but fewer signals.
Q: How do I know which stop loss method to use?
A: ATR works for most cases - it adapts to volatility. Use ORB% if you want predictable stop placement. Swing is for respecting chart structure. Safer gives you the most room but largest risk.
Q: Can I use this for swing trading?
A: Not really - ORB is fundamentally an intraday strategy. The ranges reset each day. For swing trading, look at weekly support/resistance or moving averages instead.
Q: Why do TP/SL lines disappear sometimes?
A: Lines freeze (stop extending) when: stop loss is hit, the last enabled take-profit is hit, or end of session arrives (if "Freeze at EOD" is enabled). This is intentional - the trade is complete.
Q: What's the difference between "First Only" and "Track Cycles"?
A: "First Only" shows one breakout UP and one DOWN per day maximum - clean but might miss opportunities. "Track Cycles" shows breakout-retest-rebreak sequences - more signals but busier chart.
Q: Is position sizing accurate for options/forex?
A: The calculator is designed for shares (stocks). For options, ignore the share count and use the risk amount. For forex, you'll need to adapt the lot size calculation manually.
Q: How much capital do I need to use this?
A: The indicator works for any account size, but practical day trading typically requires $25,000 in the US due to Pattern Day Trader rules. Adjust the "Account Size" setting to match your capital.
Q: Can I backtest this strategy?
A: This is an indicator, not a strategy script, so it doesn't have built-in backtesting. You can visually review historical signals or code a strategy script using similar logic.
Q: Why does the dashboard show different entry price than the breakout label?
A: If you're looking at an old breakout, the ORB levels may have changed when the next stage completed. The dashboard always shows the CURRENT active range and trade setup.
Q: What's a good win rate to expect?
A: ORB strategies typically see 40-60% win rate depending on market conditions and filters used. The strategy relies on positive risk/reward ratios (2:1 or better) to be profitable even with moderate win rates.
Q: Does this work on crypto?
A: Yes, but crypto trades 24/7 so you need to define what "session start" means. Use Session Mode = Custom and set your preferred daily reset time (e.g., 0000-2359 UTC).
## Credits & Transparency
### Development
This indicator was developed with the assistance of AI technology to implement complex ORB trading logic.
The strategy concept, feature specifications, and trading logic were designed by the publisher. The implementation leverages modern development tools to ensure:
Clean, efficient, and maintainable code
Comprehensive error handling and input validation
Detailed documentation and user guidance
Performance optimization
### Trading Concepts
This indicator implements several public domain trading concepts:
Opening Range Breakout (ORB): Trading strategy popularized by Toby Crabel, Mark Fisher and many more talanted traders.
Fair Value Gap (FVG): Price imbalance concept from ICT methodology
SuperTrend: ATR-based trend indicator using public formula
Risk/Reward Ratio: Standard risk management principle
All mathematical formulas and technical concepts used are in the public domain.
### Pine Script
Uses standard TradingView built-in functions:
ta.ema(), ta.atr(), ta.vwap(), ta.highest(), ta.lowest(), request.security()
No external libraries or proprietary code from other authors.
## Disclaimer
This indicator is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It is not financial advice.
Trading involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for every investor. Past performance shown in examples is not indicative of future results.
The indicator provides signals and calculations, but trading decisions are solely your responsibility. Always:
Test strategies on paper before using real money
Never risk more than you can afford to lose
Understand that all trading involves risk
Consider seeking advice from a licensed financial advisor
The publisher makes no guarantees regarding accuracy, profitability, or performance. Use at your own risk.
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Version: 3.0
Pine Script Version: v6
Last Updated: October 2024
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Happy trading, and remember: consistent risk management beats perfect entry timing every time.
FU Candle Detector (Smart Money Concept) En Anglais🧠 Overall concept: “FU Candle” in Smart Money logic
In the context of Smart Money Concepts (SMC) or ICT (Inner Circle Trader), an FU Candle (also known as a “Fakeout Candle” or “Manipulation Candle”) is a candle that:
Creates an imbalance or a break (often above a swing high or below a swing low),
Attracts liquidity by trapping retail traders (liquidity grab),
Then abruptly reverses direction, revealing the hand of “Smart Money” (large institutions).
It therefore often marks:
The point of manipulation before an impulsive movement (reversal),
An area of interest for entering in the institutional direction (after the liquidity grab).
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⚙️ How the “FU Candle Detector” script works
The script identifies these candlesticks by observing several typical criteria:
1. Detection of the manipulative candle (FU Candle)
Search for a candlestick that breaks a previous swing (significant high or low),
But closes in the opposite direction, often below/above the broken zone,
Thus indicating a fakeout.
Examples:
Bullish FU Candle: breaks a previous low, but closes bullish.
Bearish FU Candle: breaks a previous high, but closes bearish.
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2. Visualization on the chart
The script generally displays:
🔴 Red markers for bearish FUs (Fake Breakout upwards),
🟢 Green markers for bullish FUs (Fake Breakout downwards),
🟦 Rectangles of areas of interest (often around the FU Candle Open),
📏 Horizontal lines on areas of imbalance (OB/FVG if integrated).
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3. Possible additions depending on the version
Depending on the version you have received, the script can also:
Detect Fair Value Gaps (FVG) around FU Candles,
Mark Order Blocks (OB) associated with manipulation,
Add alerts when new FU Candles are detected,
Calculate the distance between the manipulation point and the price return,
Filter according to candle size, volume, or market structure (MSB/CHoCH).
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🎯 Practical use
FU Candles are often used:
As confirmation of an imminent reversal,
To identify institutional entry zones (hidden Order Block),
To anticipate the direction of the next impulse after the liquidity hunt.
Typical entry example:
> Wait for the formation of an FU Candle + price return within the candle body = entry in the opposite direction to the false breakout.
📈 Recommended combinations
This detector is often combined with:
Structure Break Indicator (CHoCH / BOS)
Liquidity Pool Zones
Fair Value Gap Finder
Order Block Detector
This gives you a complete Smart Money Concept system, capable of mapping:
1. Where liquidity has been taken,
2. Where the price is rebalancing,
3. Where Smart Money is repositioning its orders.
