@InvInst - ZG📌 ZG INDICATOR
📊 OVERVIEW
The ZG Indicator is a comprehensive tool for identifying Reversal Zones (ZG) across any timeframe and asset. Designed to support objective trend analysis, it does not depend on adjustable parameters for each asset and assists in discerning potential trend shifts and dynamic Fibonacci retracements without subjective user bias. It is most effective when used alongside the AT Indicator, which provides complementary insights by evaluating both current and future trends through probability-based calculations of bullish, sideways, or bearish outcomes. The accompanying chart demonstrates the ZG Indicator overlaid on price data.
📊 VALUE OF THE INDICATOR…
No matter if you are a discretionary or a systematic trader, the result of this approach is game changer, since ensuring a single valid interpretation of asset trends, supported by key price and time points (ZG), (1) is crucial for robust analysis; (2) minimizes degrees of freedom for machine learning or AI algorithms applied to market data; (3) helps separate order from noise/chaos in a fully consistent and internally coherent manner.
For discretionary traders, having a single valid interpretation of a trend (1) minimizes emotional fatigue caused by constant reinterpretation and subjective data selection, (2) establishes a foundation for objective pattern recognition, and (3) provides a layer of information such as the real time probability that perfectly complements any other indicator or approach.
📊 FIRST THINGS FIRST: A BIT OF THEORY…
Definition of ZG
A ZG signifies a consolidation or inflection point where the previous directional move might conclude. These formations are instrumental in the trend analysis of any asset, irrespective of the asset or timeframe. Formally, we define ZG_tf = (timestamp_zg, price_zg), indicating a ZG is represented as a pair consisting of its timestamp and price within a specified timeframe.
Types of ZGs
We categorize ZGs based on their directional implications:
✅ Bullish Reversal Zone (ZGA) – Regions where prices may rebound upward or consolidate following a downtrend.
✅ Bearish Reversal Zone (ZGB) – Regions where prices may reverse downward after an uptrend.
Furthermore, three distinct statuses are assigned to each ZG:
• Potential ZGs (ZGAPot and ZGBPot on the chart) – Zones anticipated to develop in the future, aiding in forecasting potential future trends.
• Current or Last Identified ZGs – The latest reversal zones detected for each timeframe.
• Confirmed ZGs – Validated zones that serve as static reference points delineating historical trends unequivocally.
📊 FUNCTIONALITY: WHAT IT DOES…
The ZG indicator is meant to be analyze objectively the trend of any asset. In order to do that, it needs to find the inflexion points in the time series that form the zig-zag shape of the trend. The ZG Indicator promptly identifies new ZGs without delay, illustrating both confirmed and identified ZGs, along with ranges for future Potential ZGs. Red labels indicate either confirmed or identified ZGBs, whereas green labels denote confirmed and identified ZGAs. The right side of the chart reveals the price ranges where future ZGs might materialize.
The indicator synthesizes data from two timeframes—the chart's timeframe and a larger one selected by the user—enabling a contextual comprehension of the asset's trend. Differentiated colors and labeling styles facilitate clear interpretation of the asset’s status.
Trigger levels altering the current trend…
Additionally, the ZG Indicator highlights trigger prices with dashed blue lines, signifying potential shifts in the trend for each selected timeframe in case they are passed.
Dynamic Fibonacci retracements utilized objectively and systematically…
The ZG Indicator leverages ZGAs and ZGBs to compute Fibonacci retracement areas (38.2%-61.8%) objectively for each timeframe, eliminating subjective selection of highs and lows typically seen in trading practices. Different colors help the user identify whether the Fibonacci retracements correspond to upward movements or downward movements.
Objective commentary interpreting the trend…
The trend analysis based on ZGs is entirely mathematical/objective, permitting only one valid interpretation. Users can enable comments, available in English or Spanish, detailing the current trend, trigger levels for trend changes, prospective ZG formation ranges, and the probability for each trend scenario of the last available candle.
📊 KEY FEATURES: HOW IT DOES IT…
The identification of either ZGA or ZGB -pivot points in a typically zig-zag shaped trend-, and future ZGAs and ZGBs relies on three foundational principles:
✅ Historical behavior... is examined to recognize price conditions that have usually met repeatedly in the past.
✅ Temporal dislocation... between trends of different magnitudes —such as short-term exhaustion within a still-intact longer-term trend— which often precedes a shift in market direction.
✅ Balance or imbalance between buying and selling pressure... when one side begins to weaken noticeably, it can signal an impending change in control, thereby increasing the likelihood of a reversal.
It uses the 4-ZG theorem, mathematically proven, in order to determine the trigger points that would unequivocally provoke a shift of the current trend into something different, as well as for the calculation of the probability attributable to each trend scenario —either bullish, sideways or bearish for each candle—, providing a real-time outcome as a readable comment that the user can leverage on to understand the strength of the trend.
The ZG Indicator is 100% original, as it uses our own proprietary algorithms protected by international intellectual property laws, devoid of public domain code. It operates independently of changeable parameters for individual assets. Key features include:
🔹100% Objective Approach for the identification of ZGs based on mathematical equation systems.
🔹No Repainting – Use of available information at the time, avoiding reinterpretation of past data.
🔹Early Detection – Since it is a price action indicator, there is no delay in the identification of new ZG. The use of highs and lows, instead of ZGs have practical limitations and lagging effects that can also be avoided with ZGs.
🔹Dual Timeframe Analysis – Integrates smaller and larger timeframes for enhanced trend context.
🔹Based on Trend Definition – higher ZGBs and higher ZGAs for bullish trend, lower ZGBs and lower ZGAs for bearish, and all other cases classified as sideways trend.
📊 HOW TO USE IT…
The user has only to read the comments provided for each timeframe to understand all the information provided by this indicator. The ZG Indicator is 100% self-explanatory, its outcome is directly usable, as it provides an objective interpretation as an unequivocal comment that any trader can understand and use right away. It is important to note that it only represents half of our comprehensive trend analysis, since our AT Indicator complements and augments the ZG Indicator's insights, providing the distribution of the probability assigned to bullish, sideways, and bearish trends over time, along with real-time assessments of current and future trends based on ZGs and potential ZGs. The combination of both indicators is recommended.
📊 AVAILABLE SETTINGS
The ZG Indicator offers a comprehensive settings window for full control of displayed information:
🔹 Number of ZGs for smaller timeframes (optimizable for TradingView performance)
🔹 Customizable colors for smaller timeframe ZG lines
🔹 Enable/Disable Fibonacci retracements for smaller timeframes
🔹 Larger Timeframe Selection (options vary per TradingView plan)
🔹 Number of ZGs for larger timeframes (optimizable for TradingView performance)
🔹 Customizable colors for larger timeframe ZG lines
🔹 Enable/Disable Fibonacci retracements for larger timeframes
🔹 Enable/Disable Lines Connecting ZGs
🔹 Activate/Deactivate Trigger Conditions for Trend Shifts (blue dashed lines indicating shift levels for each timeframe)
🔹 Show Trend Comment per Timeframe (only one correct interpretation due to 100% objective methodology)
🔹 Select Trend Comment Language (English or Spanish)
📊 ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
The ZG Indicator represents half of a comprehensive trend analysis. Our AT Indicator complements and augments the ZG Indicator's insights, providing the distribution of the probability assigned to bullish, sideways, and bearish trends, along with real-time assessments of current and future trends based on ZGs and potential ZGs. The combination of both indicators is recommended.
Recommended timeframe combinations:
🔹 1-minute and 5-minutes - Suitable for scalpers
🔹 5-minutes and 15-minutes - Ideal for scalping and fine-tuning swing trades
🔹 1-hour and 4-hours - Beneficial for swing traders and long-term position adjustments
🔹 1-day and 1-week - Optimal for long-term investors
⚠️ Disclaimer: This indicator does not generate buy or sell signals. It is advised to use it alongside the AT Indicator and integrate it with additional technical analysis tools and risk management strategies.
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TraderFa Automatic FVGhe Fair Value Gap (FVG) indicator is a powerful technical analysis tool that identifies market inefficiencies by highlighting Fair Value Gaps across multiple timeframes. Discover key trading zones where institutions might be active—don’t miss your edge!
Introduction to the FVG Indicator
The Fair Value Gap indicator is designed to automatically detect areas of price imbalance—commonly referred to as Fair Value Gaps (FVGs)—directly on your chart. These zones occur when price moves aggressively in one direction, leaving behind a gap that represents a lack of order matching, and often becomes a magnet for future price action.
The concept is widely used by professional traders and is deeply rooted in liquidity-based analysis and institutional trading logic.
Key Features
Multi-timeframe FVG detection (up to 4 timeframes simultaneously):
Gain a layered perspective by monitoring price gaps on different timeframes all at once.
Automatic detection of bullish and bearish FVGs:
Highlighted zones where price surged or dropped too quickly—potential reaction areas.
Option to display or hide mitigated gaps:
You can choose to keep showing gaps that have already been filled or remove them from view.
Custom color settings for each timeframe:
Assign different colors for bullish and bearish gaps in each timeframe for better visual clarity.
How the Indicator Works
Utilizing the capabilities of Pine Script, the indicator fetches data such as high, low, open, and time from higher timeframes and compares it with current candles to detect valid FVGs.
The detection logic is based on:
A bullish FVG forms when the low of the current candle is higher than the high of two candles ago.
A bearish FVG forms when the high of the current candle is lower than the low of two candles ago.
These gaps are then visualized using boxes and labels, and updated or removed depending on whether the price has returned to fill the gap.
Use Cases in Trading
Reveal hidden liquidity zones:
Institutional traders often place orders around FVGs. Identifying these can help pinpoint high-probability entries.
Set precise entry, exit, or target zones:
Use gaps to identify potential reversal or continuation zones with minimal risk exposure.
Optimize multi-timeframe confluence:
Seeing FVGs from various timeframes simultaneously allows you to discover overlapping zones—excellent for timing trades with confidence.
Customizable Settings :
Enable/disable each of the four timeframes independently
Select your desired timeframe for each layer
Pick unique colors for bullish and bearish gaps
Show or hide mitigated (filled) gaps based on strategy
F inal Thoughts
The FVG indicator is a refined, high-precision tool built for traders who use price action and liquidity principles. Whether you're scalping or trading swing setups, this indicator offers an edge by visually representing inefficiencies in price—helping you anticipate where price is likely to react.
Ready to see the market through the lens of institutional behavior? Add the FVG indicator to your chart today and start spotting the gaps that really matter.
Supply and Demand Dashboard [tambangEA]The Supply and Demand Dashboard is an advanced Pine Script indicator that revolutionizes Supply and Demand analysis. Designed for traders, it enables multi-pair and multi-timeframe detection of supply and demand structures, offering a comprehensive and efficient trading experience.
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Some Candles represent Accumulation/Distribution of Orders while others do not
-Boring Candles (Candle with Body Range <=50% of Candle Range):
They imply that transactions are happening in a range thus Demand and Supply is in balance and orders are potentially being accumulated/distributed by the Big Boys
-Exciting Candles (Candle with Body Range > 50% of Candle Range) :
They imply imbalance between Demand and Supply thus price starts moving either up or down.
Zones is made up of 3 (three) components : Leg In, Base and Leg Out
-Leg In (Exciting Candles to the Left of Basing)
-Base will always be Boring Candles.
-Leg Out (Exciting Candles to the Right of Basing) will always be Exciting Candles.
There are 4 (four) types of Zones , namely:
1.Rally-Base-Rally (RBR) : This structure represents a bullish continuation zone. It occurs when the price rallies (increases), forms a base (consolidates), and then rallies again. The base represents a period where buying interest builds up before the continuation of the upward movement. This zone can act as support, where buyers may step back in if the price revisits the area.
2.Drop-Base-Rally (DBR) : This structure marks a bullish reversal zone. It forms when the price drops, creates a base, and then rallies. The base indicates a potential exhaustion of selling pressure and a build-up of buying interest. When price revisits this zone, it may act as support, signaling a buying opportunity.
3.Rally-Base-Drop (RBD) : This structure signifies a bearish reversal zone. Here, the price rallies, consolidates into a base, and then drops. The base indicates a temporary balance before sellers overpower buyers. If price returns to this zone, it may act as resistance, with selling interest potentially re-emerging.
4.Drop-Base-Drop (DBD) : This structure is a bearish continuation zone. It occurs when the price drops, forms a base, and then continues dropping. This base reflects a pause before further downward movement. The zone may act as resistance, with sellers possibly stepping back in if the price revisits the area.
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a R (Rally) or a D (Drop) is always 1 (one) bar, but the B (Base) can be 1 (one) to maximum 6 (six) bars
Technical Advantages
The advantages of this script from open source are "Dashboard" and "Shadow"
1. Dashboard can show zones formed in different Pairs and Time Frames at a glance
2. Shadow can show zones formed in previous period candles
The patterns are detected not by code found in the public repository but by code built from scratch, focussed on better performance, faster loading, and few to no runtime errors compared to other open-source scripts.
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Key Features
1. Multi-Pair & Multi-Timeframe Detection:
Seamlessly scan and analyze supply and demand zones across multiple trading pairs and timeframes from one centralized dashboard.
Ideal for traders who monitor a diverse range of instruments.
2. Dynamic Zone Mapping:
Draws supply and demand zones directly on the chart, tailored to the active chart timeframe.
Configure the number of past patterns (last X patterns) to be displayed for better visual clarity.
3. Dashboard Insights:
Lists the last zone touched for each pair and timeframe, offering traders real-time updates on key market zones.
Includes a 'shadow' dashboard feature that highlights zones where price passed beyond the level (1 bar ago), helping identify potential breakout or continuation setups.
4. Customizable Zone Visuals:
Easily distinguish between supply and demand zones using customizable colors and settings.
Zones update dynamically as new patterns form or old zones are invalidated.
5. Enhanced Trading Decision-Making:
Combines a visual map of the market's structure with an intuitive dashboard for rapid analysis and decision-making.
Helps traders identify key reversal points, continuation patterns, and zone strength effectively.
6. Optimized Performance:
Built with efficiency in mind to handle multiple pairs and timeframes without causing lag or performance issues.
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Usage in Real Trading
There are 2 (two) ways to use the Supply and Demand Dashboard in Real Trading :
1. Prices will potentially touch the Demand Zone first and then continue their Bullish trend.
2. If multiple timeframes show the same zone, then a trend is likely to occur (image above)
example:
MultiTime Frame shows DBD then it is possible that the Trend will go down
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Look at the image below :
• Top Left: M15 (15-Min Chart) – Dashboard Overview.
• Bottom Left: M30 (30-Min Chart) – DBD formed.
• Top Right: H4 (4-Hour Chart) – DBD confirmed.
• Bottom Right: D1 (Daily Chart) – "Shadow" shows RBR from the previous candle.
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Use Cases
Swing Trading: Spot long-term supply and demand zones across higher timeframes for strategic trade entries.
Day Trading: Use the shadow dashboard to focus on recently breached zones for potential short-term trades.
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This indicator with its multi-pair and multi-timeframe capabilities, the Supply and Demand Dashboard is a tool that makes it easier for us to see the zone at a glance.
FVG TheoryThe indicator is intended to facilitate trading with FVGs. It consists of 3 components:
1. Swings:
A swing is a 3-candle formation based on the Williams Fractal Indicator.
The interaction with the last swing is always displayed as a red line. This allows you to recognize the last interaction directly and draw conclusions about the further course of the price (sweep / break).
In addition, the closest fractal is always shown as a green line, which acts as a potential target.
2. FVGs:
FVGs are also known as Inbalance, it is a 3 candle formation where a gap is created in the market. The market often runs into this and reacts.
If the market reacts from an imbalance before it has reached the swing low in the bullish case, the next FVG appears in a different color.
This formation has more power and is therefore color-coded.
If the FVG is particularly strong, measured by the fact that the 3rd candle in the formation breaks the 2nd candle with a candle body, this is marked with a small arrow in the FVG (break away gap).
3. overlapping
If there is a structure point within an FVG (order block, significant swing), a line is drawn there.
These overlaps have a higher confluence than FVGs alone. The wick is preferred, but if there is no overlap, the body of the structure is used.
The line thickness and colors are individually adjustable.
Liquidity Levels (Smart Swing Lows)Liquidity Levels — Smart Swing Low Detection
Efficient Liquidity Sweep Visualization for Smart Money Traders
This script automatically identifies and plots liquidity-rich swing lows based on pivot logic, filters them to remove redundant levels, and overlays daily highs/lows for added context — giving Smart Money Concept (SMC) traders a clean, actionable map of liquidity.
It’s designed to be minimal yet powerful: perfect for spotting potential liquidity grabs, mitigation zones, and sweep targets with zero chart clutter.
🔍 What This Script Does:
Detects Smart Swing Lows
Uses fixed pivot detection (left = 3, right = customizable) to identify structurally significant swing lows.
Filters out swing lows that are too close together using a percentage-based spacing threshold to reduce noise.
Mitigation Cleanup Logic
Tracks whether recent price action breaches past swing lows.
If breached, the swing level is automatically removed, keeping only relevant, unmitigated liquidity levels on your chart.
Plots Daily Highs and Lows
Each new trading day, horizontal rays mark the prior day’s high and low — useful for identifying resting liquidity and possible sweep zones.
Labeling and Style Customization
Optional labels for swing lows.
Full control over label size, color, and visibility to match any chart aesthetic.
Timeframe Filtering
Runs exclusively on 5m, 10m, and 15m charts to ensure optimal reliability and signal clarity.
⚙️ Customization Features:
Pivot sensitivity (Right side control)
Minimum distance between swing lows (in %)
Label visibility, size, and color
Line width and colors for both swing levels and daily highs/lows
Mitigation cleanup lookback length
💡 How to Use:
Add the script to a qualifying intraday chart (5–15m).
Use the swing low levels to monitor liquidity-rich zones.
Combine with your personal strategy to identify liquidity grabs, potential reversal zones, or entry points following a sweep.
Let the built-in cleanup logic remove any already-mitigated levels so you can focus on active targets.
🚀 What Makes It Unique:
This isn’t just another pivot plotter — it’s a smart, self-cleaning SMC tool designed for modern liquidity-based trading strategies.
A must-have for traders using concepts like liquidity grabs, mitigation blocks, or sweep-to-reverse trade models.
🔗 Best used in combination with:
✅ First FVG — Opening Range Fair Value Gap Detector: Pinpoint the day’s first imbalance zone for intraday setups.
✅ ICT SMC Liquidity Grabs + OB + Fibonacci OTE Levels: Confluence-based entries powered by liquidity logic, order blocks, and premium/discount zones.
Used together, these scripts form a complete Smart Money toolkit — helping you build high-probability setups with confidence, clarity, and clean charts.
RVOL Effort Matrix💪🏻 RVOL Effort Matrix is a tiered volume framework that translates crowd participation into structure-aware visual zones. Rather than simply flagging spikes, it measures each bar’s volume as a ratio of its historical average and assigns to that effort dynamic tiers, creating a real-time map of conviction , exhaustion , and imbalance —before price even confirms.
⚖️ At its core, the tool builds a histogram of relative volume (RVOL). When enabled, a second layer overlays directional effort by estimating buy vs sell volume using candle body logic. If the candle closes higher, green (buy) volume dominates. If it closes lower, red (sell) volume leads. These components are stacked proportionally and inset beneath a colored cap line—a small but powerful layer that maintains visibility of the true effort tier even when split bars are active. The cap matches the original zone color, preserving context at all times.
Coloration communicates rhythm, tempo, and potential turning points:
• 🔴 = structurally weak effort, i.e. failed moves, fake-outs or trend exhaustion
• 🟡 = neutral volume, as seen in consolidations or pullbacks
• 🟢 = genuine commitment, good for continuation, breakout filters, or early rotation signals
• 🟣 = explosive volume signaling either climax or institutional entry—beware!
Background shading (optional) mirrors these zones across the pane for structural scanning at a glance. Volume bars can be toggled between full-stack mode or clean column view. Every layer is modular—built for composability with tools like ZVOL or OBVX Conviction Bias.
🧐 Ideal Use-Cases:
• 🕰 HTF bias anchoring → LTF execution
• 🧭 Identifying when structure is being driven by real crowd pressure
• 🚫 Fading green/fuchsia bars that fail to break structure
• ✅ Riding green/fuchsia follow-through in directional moves
🍷 Recommended Pairings:
• ZVOL for statistically significant volume anomaly detection
• OBVX Conviction Bias ↔️ for directional confirmation of effort zones
• SUPeR TReND 2.718 for structure-congruent entry filtering
• ATR Turbulence Ribbon to distinguish expansion pressure from churn
🥁 RVOL Effort Matrix is all about seeing—how much pressure is behind a move, whether that pressure is sustainable, and whether the crowd is aligned with price. It's volume, but readable. It’s structure, but dynamic. It’s the difference between obeying noise and trading to the beat of the market.
Radi IQ [TradingIQ]Introducing "Radi IQ".
Radi IQ is a comprehensive market structure indicator designed to provide traders with a detailed view of key price levels and market behavior. It combines several analytical methods—including internal and external structure analysis, fair value gaps, order blocks, breaker blocks, rejection blocks, premium discount zones, equal levels, directional liquidity grabs, and trend meters —to help users better understand areas of support and resistance, potential turning points, and liquidity events in the market.
Key Components and Their Functions
Market Structure Analysis
Internal and External Structure : The indicator evaluates market structure on two levels. The internal analysis focuses on immediate price action (e.g., recent support/resistance and swing points), while the external analysis uses a higher timeframe to provide context. This dual approach helps to confirm the strength of key levels by comparing short-term moves with the broader market trend.
Break of Structure (BoS) and Change of Character (CHoCH) : These signals highlight moments when the market shifts its behavior. A BoS indicates that a previous level of support or resistance has been overcome, while a CHoCH signals a change in the market’s character. Both are marked clearly on the chart using distinct color codes.
Break of Structure + (BoS+) and Change of Character + (CHoCH+) : These signals highlight moments when the market shifts its behavior and is confirmed by prior price action. A BoS + indicates that a previous level of support or resistance has been overcome, while price action achieves higher highs and higher lows (resistance break) or lower highs and lower lows (support break). CHoCH + signals a change in the market’s character when supported by prior price action - lower highs for a support break and higher lows for a resistance break.
BoS and CHoCH
The image above shows BoS and CHoCH identified on the price chart, and explains what each signifies.
A Break Of Structure (BoS) occurs when price decisively moves beyond a previously established support or resistance level. It indicates that the current trend or market pattern is being challenged, and the market may be ready to change direction.
A Change of Character (CHoCH) describes a shift in how the market behaves. A CHoCH occurs when, in an uptrend, a previously established support level breaks, or in a downtrend, a previously established resistance level breaks.
This break indicates that the market's typical structure is shifting, suggesting that the current trend may be losing its strength and that a reversal or a new trend could be developing.
CHoCH+
The image above explains CHoCH+ and how it forms, while highlighting an instance where a downside CHoCH+ formed following lower highs.
A Change of Character + (CHoCH+) describes a shift in how the market behaves that is supported by prior price action. For support breaks, price must form lower highs before breaking support.
The image above explains CHoCH+ for resistance breaks, while highlighting an instance where a resistance point broke that was supported by prior price action.
BoS+
The image above explains BoS+ and how it forms, while highlighting an instance where an upside BoS+ formed following higher highs and higher lows.
A BoS+ resistance break requires higher highs and higher lows prior to the resistance point being closed over.
The image above explains BoS+ support break, while highlighting an instance where a downside BoS+ formed following lower highs and lower lows.
A BoS+ support break requires lower highs and lower lows prior to the support point being closed under.
Future BoS and CHoCH
Radi IQ also displays where the next BoS and CHoCH points are located.
The image above shows the feature in action. With this, traders will always know where the next key support/resistance breakpoints are before they actually occur.
Fair Value Gaps (FVG)
The indicator identifies gaps in the price where little or no trading occurred—known as fair value gaps. These gaps can act as temporary support or resistance and may indicate areas where the market is likely to correct. FVGs are displayed with clear color gradients that differentiate between upward and downward gaps.
The image above shows an identified upside FVG. In the image, the identified upside FVG acted as a support point for price.
The image above shows an identified downside FVG. In the image, the identified downside FVG acted as a resistance point for price.
Low Volume FVG
In addition to identifying trading FVGs - Radi IQ can also specifically detect low volume fair value gaps. Ideally, these fair value gaps will form inside a low volume node on a volume profile.
Low volume node FVGs are important because these are areas where very little trading occurred and is confirmable, indicating an imbalance in supply and demand. Since few trades took place there, the market often moves quickly through these zones when revisited, which can lead to rapid price changes. This "gap" in trading activity can serve as a signal for potential reversals or fast moves, offering opportunities to enter or exit positions based on expected market behavior.
The image above shows identified FVGs that formed on low volume.
Large Area FVGs
Radi IQ is also capable of filtering out “inconsequential” FVGs. With this, Radi IQ can be enabled to only mark FVGs that cover a wide price range.
The image above shows the feature enabled, and all identified FVGs formed with a wide price range.
Large Area FVGs and Low Volume FVGs Combined
Traders can also enable Radi IQ to only mark FVGs that form on low volume and have a wide price range - allowing traders to only identify the highest quality FVGs on the chart.
Order Blocks and Premium Discount Zones
Order Blocks: Radi IQ detects areas where large orders have previously been placed by institutional traders. These blocks can act as strong levels of support or resistance, and the indicator marks bullish and bearish order blocks with dedicated colors.
What is an order block?
Order blocks are clusters of orders that institutions have executed to enter or exit a market position. They typically form when there is a period of consolidation before a significant move. For example, the last bullish candle before a strong down move may indicate a supply order block, while the last bearish candle before a sharp rally might be considered a demand order block.
Why They Form:
Institutions don’t trade in small, sporadic amounts; they accumulate or distribute large volumes of an asset. To avoid slippage and minimize market impact, they execute these orders over a zone rather than at a single price point. This creates a recognizable “block” on the chart.
Order Block Identification Types
Strength Score
The “Strength Score” order block detection mode is a TradingIQ proprietary ranking system for identified order blocks.
Purpose
The purpose of the “Strength Score” ranking system is to determine the “strength” or significance of an order block and rate the zone’s likelihood to act as support/resistance when retested in the future.
The scoring system ranks from 0 - 10, with “0” indicating a “weak” score or low likelihood of acting as a key support/resistance level when retested in the future.
A rating of “5” indicates a “moderate” score, indicating that the order block has a moderate likelihood of acting as a key support/resistance level when retested in the future.
A rating of “10” indicates a “strong” score, indicating that the order block has a strong likelihood of acting as a key support/resistance level when retested in the future.
How It Works
The score is calculated by examining the price move following the formation of an order block. The stronger the price move after an order block forms - the higher the Strength Score.
The image above shows a bearish order block with a score of “5” identified on the chart. The order block successfully operates as a resistance point when retested.
The image above shows a bullish order block with a score of “5” identified on the chart. The order block successfully operates as a resistance point when retested.
Volume-Based
The volume-based order block detection method detects traditional order blocks, but goes one step further by identifying the highest concentration point of volume for the bar and drawing the order block around this concentration point.
Key features when using the volume-based order block detection method:
The top of the order block is anchored to the top of the highest volume concentration point of the bar
The bottom of the order block is anchored to the bottom of the highest volume concentration point of the bar
The total volume that went into creation of the order block is displayed on the chart
The total volume of the order block is recorded as a percentage relative to the total volume for all order blocks on the chart
The image above shows the detection method in action.
Breaker Blocks
A breaker block is a specific type of order block that gains significance when price breaks through it and then often retests the level as a new area of support or resistance. Essentially, it’s a zone where, after the initial break, the previous level (which once acted as strong support or resistance) flips roles. For example, in an uptrend, if the price falls below a key support level, that level can become a breaker block and act as resistance if the price tries to move back up. Conversely, in a downtrend, a broken resistance level can serve as new support. Traders monitor breaker blocks because they often mark a shift in market sentiment and can provide potential entry or exit points once the market re-engages with these levels.
The image above shows a breaker block above price acting as resistance.
The image above shows a breaker block below price acting as support.
Rejection Blocks
A rejection block is a price area where the market shows a strong unwillingness to move beyond a certain level. This typically happens when price approaches a specific level but then is quickly rejected, leading to a bounce in the opposite direction. In other words, a rejection block forms when traders' orders create a barrier, causing the price to reverse rather than break through. Traders watch these areas closely, as they often signal a strong concentration of supply or demand that could provide potential entry or exit points for trades.
The image above shows both a verified upside rejection block acting as resistance, and an untested downside rejection block.
Rejection blocks are expected to function as strong support/resistance points when retested in the future.
Premium Discount Zones
Premium Discount Zones : These zones reflect areas where price is trading above (premium) or below (discount) a fair value range. They help traders gauge whether the current market price is relatively high or low compared to historical averages.
Premium Discount Zones account for recent swing highs and lows to calculate a fair value along with discount and premium prices over an intermediate time window.
The image above shows the premium and discount price zones in action.
Equal Levels
The indicator also tracks and highlights equal levels, which occur when the market repeatedly tests the same price levels. Equal levels can reinforce the significance of a support or resistance area and are represented by their own set of color markers.
The image above shows Radi IQ distinguishing equal highs and equal lows.
Equal Highs
When you see two or more highs that are approximately the same, it suggests that the market is repeatedly rejecting attempts to push higher. This signals a strong resistance level where sellers (or stop-hunters) are active.
Equal Lows
Similarly, consecutive lows at the same level indicate strong support, where buyers step in consistently, preventing further decline.
Strong Highs and Lows
Strong High
A strong high is a price level where the market repeatedly fails to push higher. Typically, it’s characterized by:
Rejection: Price approaches the high but then reverses sharply, often leaving long upper wicks on the candlestick chart.
Consolidation: Multiple bars might show highs that are very close in value (often termed "equal highs"), indicating a well-established resistance zone.
Market Sentiment: This pattern suggests that sellers are actively defending that level, preventing further upward movement.
Strong Lows
Conversely, a strong low is a price level where the market repeatedly fails to break lower. It is identified by:
Bounce Back: Price touches the low and then rebounds sharply, often leaving long lower wicks.
Consistency: Multiple lows occur around the same level (sometimes referred to as "equal lows"), marking a solid support area.
Market Sentiment: This indicates that buyers are stepping in at that level, absorbing selling pressure and supporting the price.
The image above shows Radi IQ detecting both a strong high and strong low, while the detected strong low acts as support when retested.
Liquidity Grabs
Liquidity grabs occur when the market temporarily moves to absorb liquidity, often triggering stop-loss orders and leading to rapid price movements. Radi IQ flags these events by identifying conditions where price moves against recent pivots, helping traders spot potential liquidity-related reversals or breakouts.
The image above shows Radi IQ identifying both an upside liquidity grab and a downside liquidity grab.
Upside Liquidity Grab (Bearish)
An upside liquidity grab happens when the price moves above a well-known resistance area or recent high. This move is often short-lived.
Many traders place stop-loss orders or pending buy orders just above resistance levels. Institutional players may intentionally push price upward to trigger these orders, thereby “grabbing” the liquidity available at that level.
Downside Liquidity Grab (Bullish)
A downside liquidity grab is the mirror image: the price briefly dips below a key support level or recent low.
Traders often place stop-loss orders or pending sell orders just below support levels. An intentional drop below this support can trigger these stops, allowing institutional players to capture liquidity.
Multi-Timeframe Analysis and Swings
By using data from different timeframes, Radi IQ offers a broader perspective on market trends. It highlights significant swing highs and swing lows, providing visual cues that indicate the market’s directional bias. This feature assists traders in identifying both short-term opportunities and long-term trends.
The image above shows Radi IQ detecting higher swings and lower swings.
IQ Meters / Fibometer
IQ Meters (Fibometers) are a proprietary TradingIQ tool that allows traders to easily identify the highs and lows of the current trend and where current price is relative to these points.
The image above depicts the IQ Meters—an exclusive TradingIQ tool designed to help traders evaluate trend strength and retracement opportunities.
When the lower timeframe Zig Zag IQ and the higher timeframe Zig Zag IQ are out of sync (i.e., one is uptrending while the other is downtrending, with no active positions), the meters display a neutral color as shown in the image.
The key to using these meters is to identify trend unison and pinpoint key trend retracement entry opportunities. Fibonacci retracement levels for the current trend are interlaced along each meter, and the current price is converted to a retracement ratio of the trend.
These meters can mathematically determine where price stands relative to the larger and smaller trends, aiding in identifying entry opportunities.
The top of each meter indicates the highest price achieved during the current price move.
The bottom of each meter indicates the lowest price achieved during the current price move.
When both the larger and smaller trends are in sync and uptrending, or when a long position is active, the IQ meters turn green, indicating uptrend strength.
When both meters are green, it indicates uptrend strength as both the higher timeframe trend and lower timeframe trend are in unison. Look for price to retrace to key fibonacci retracement levels during this time period.
When both trends are in sync and downtrending, or when a short position is active, the IQ meters turn red, indicating downtrend strength.
When both meters are red, it indicates downtrend strength as both the higher timeframe trend and lower timeframe trend are in unison. Look for price to retrace to key fibonacci retracement levels during this time period.
Summary
Radi IQ serves as a robust, data-driven tool for traders who seek a deeper understanding of market structure. By integrating internal and external analysis, fair value gap detection, order block identification, premium discount zoning, equal level tracking, liquidity grabs and much more into one indicator, it offers a multi-layered view of the market. This helps traders not only recognize potential turning points and areas of market stress but also manage risk more effectively and plan their trades with greater precision. The indicator’s clear visual representation and dynamic updates make it a practical addition to any trader’s toolkit.
Supply & Demand Zones
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Supply and Demand Zones
This indicator displays valid Supply and Demand zones on any chart and timeframe, using dynamically updating visuals. Users can see the moment that zones become validated, used, and then invalidated during live sessions. It is sleek, lightweight, and offers a feature-rich settings panel that allows customization of how each element appears and functions. Zones can enhance the probability of successful trades by locating areas that are most likely to contain resting orders of Supply or Demand, which are needed for price reversals.
Disclaimer
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Like all indicators, this can be a valuable tool when incorporated into a comprehensive, risk-based trading system.
Supply and Demand is not the same thing as Support and Resistance.
Trading based on price hitting a zone without understanding which zones are of higher quality and which are of lower quality (only discernible with a trained human eye) will yield poor results.
Supply and Demand works well as a system and even better when added to an existing one. However, like all effective trading techniques, it requires diligent study, practice, and repetition to become proficient. This is an indicator for use with Supply and Demand concepts, not a replacement for learning them.
Features
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Once a valid candle sequence is confirmed, a box will appear that displays the zone over the precise zone range. At 50% zone penetration, a zone becomes used , and at 100% it becomes invalidated . Each of these zone classifications changes the behavior of the zone on the chart immediately. The settings panel offers custom colors for Supply , Demand , Used , and Invalidated zone types.
Borders : The subtle border colors can be changed or hidden.
Boxes or Bases : Advanced users can opt to hide zone boxes and instead display small, subtle tags over base candle groups. This allows for more customizable selection over what is displayed and how.
Max Zones and Hide Invalidated :
There are limitations on how many objects TradingView allows at once. Because of this, once zones go from used to invalidated , they are hidden (deleted) by default. This allows the zones index to be allocated to display more valid , usable zones instead. If a user prefers to keep invalidated zones visible, they can be enabled; however, this will result in showing more recent zones for fewer historical zones.
All zones share one pool, so if you allow fifty max zones, forty-five might be supply while five might be demand on a big sell-off trend. You will always see the most recent zones, regardless of type or status.
It’s up to you how much clutter you want on your screen and how much improved load time you want - but once loaded, zone creation and function are always instantaneous.
Load Time
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Load time refers to the time it takes from when you switch tickers or timeframes before the zones are displayed initially. There is zero lag in the dynamic function and minimal load time, regardless of settings. However, if you are a fine-tuner or multi-screener, the number of Max Zones displayed is the only major variable affecting load time.
I run everything at Max when I develop. When I trade, I run mine at 25 max zones because I change timeframes often and want a very quick display of zones when I do. I have invalidated hidden, and simply enable it if I want to check an old zone. This gives me more zones than I need and reduces the load time to right where I like it.
Thresholds
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It is recommended to leave these as the default.
Base Body Threshold : Determines the maximum ratio of a candle’s body to wick before invalidation. Default (50% or 0.5). A higher number loosens thresholds, resulting in more zones being displayed.
Unrequire 2nd FT if LO is Strong & Strength Multiplier :
The standard logic sequence requires two Follow-Through candles. Under some strong price movement, Leg-Out candles can make an explosive directional move from a base, making a convincing argument for supply and demand perfectly at work, if not for a single Follow-Through candle instead of two.
By enabling this feature, you can tell the script to ignore second Follow-Through candles, if and only if, the Leg-Out candle's range is (Strength) X the base range. exceeds the range of the Base by a factor of X (Strength). ie: At 5x, this would require a Leg-Out range to be 500% the range of the Base.
If enabled and the Leg-Out is not strong enough, the default logic kicks in, and a second follow-through candle will validate the zone as per usual. This loosens thresholds overall and should result in more zones.
Recommended Usage
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Form a thesis using your primary trend trading system (eg: Elliott Wave, Structure Reversal, TheStrat, et al) to identify locations of a pullback for a long or short entry.
Identify a pullback area using your system, then use this indicator to find a high-quality zone on your chosen timeframe.
Once located, draw your own channel over the indicator's zone box. Start on 1m, check for zones, 2m, 3m, and so on. When you see a zone you like, recreate it; thus, when finished, you can see every timeframe’s highest-quality zones that you created, regardless of what timeframe you switch to. Tip: Be selective
To make the process faster, save a channel design in settings for “Demand” and one for “Supply”, then you can quickly get through this process in less than a minute with practice.
Optional: Use additional methods (eg: Fibonacci retracements, Elliott Wave Theory, Anchored VWAPs) to find congruent confirmation.
Version 1.0
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No known bugs remain from the closed beta.
In Development
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Powerful combination zones occur when standard zone sequences are extended with additional levels of demand or supply by adding more conditionals to the state machine logic. Got this mostly working in a dev version and it adds minimal extra resources. Set aside to polish a clean standard 1.0 for release first, but now displaying these extended zones is my top priority for next version.
MTF support is essentially working in a dev copy, but adds resources. Not sure if it is in the spirit of price action being the primary focus of a chart for serious traders, rather than indicators. If there is demand for it, I'll consider it.
Additional Threshold Settings
Thanks!
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Thank you for your interest in my work. This was a personal passion project of mine, and I was delighted it turned out better than I hoped, so I decided to share it. If you have any comments, bugs, or suggestions, please leave them here, or you can find me on Twitter or Discord.
@ ContrarianIRL
Open-source developer for over 25 years
CVD Divergence Insights📘 CVD Divergence Insights – by Colicoid
Pine Script v6 | Volume Delta Divergence Oscillator with Spike Detection
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🔍 Overview
CVD Divergence Insights is a volume-aware oscillator and divergence spike detector that helps you spot smart money activity, absorption, failed pressure, and hidden strength or weakness — even when price action alone gives little away.
It works by comparing normalized Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) against normalized price movement, and optionally applying a volume-weighting layer to highlight when aggressive participation is truly behind the divergence. The result is a dynamic visual tool that identifies tension in the market, and helps you trade based on how that tension resolves.
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🧠 Core Concept
• When price moves one way and CVD moves another, it reflects imbalance between aggression and result.
• Divergence is not a trigger — it’s a build-up of pressure.
• The real edge lies in the resolution of that pressure.
• Optional volume-weighting helps you ignore noise and focus on high-conviction moves only.
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⚙️ How It Works
1. CVD Calculation
CVD is generated using lower-timeframe delta volume (buy vs. sell pressure), accumulated per bar.
2. Oscillator
A normalized divergence between the smoothed CVD and smoothed price.
3. Volume Weighting (optional)
Emphasizes divergences occurring on higher-than-normal volume, deprioritizes low-volume noise.
4. Signal Line (optional)
A short EMA of the oscillator to help track momentum shifts (hidden by default).
5. Divergence Spikes
Statistical spike detection using standard deviation — green/red dots highlight unusually large divergence activity.
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🎛️ Inputs
Anchor Period
Higher timeframe where the CVD is accumulated and processed.
Lower Timeframe
Optional override for granularity of buy/sell volume data.
SMA Length
Used for smoothing both price and CVD before divergence is calculated.
Volume Weighted?
Enables adaptive weighting based on relative volume size.
Volume Normalization Length
Lookback period used to define what is “normal” volume.
Divergence Spike Threshold
StdDev-based threshold to detect abnormally large divergences.
Signal Line Length
Controls the EMA smoothing of the optional signal line (hidden by default).
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📈 Trade Setup Example: Hidden Bullish Divergence
1. Price forms a higher low, but CVD forms a lower low — hidden bullish divergence.
2. This shows aggressive sellers are trying, but price is resilient — likely absorption.
3. You wait for a "convergent signal bar":
• A bullish candle with strong structure or body
• Confirmed by CVD starting to turn upward
4. That’s your trigger bar — the tension resolves upward.
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🤝 Recommended Pairings
For best results, combine CVD Divergence Insights with the companion script:
🔗 Cumulative Volume Delta Line (also by Colicoid)
This lets you:
• See the raw CVD line and its SMA visually
• Spot standard and hidden divergences in price/CVD directly
• Use the Insights indicator to evaluate divergence quality and flag aggressive bull/bear behavior
• Use the same SMA length on both indicators for alignment
👉 Tip: To save screen space, drag the CVD Line indicator into the same panel as CVD Divergence Insights.
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🧰 Why Use This?
• ✅ Catch absorption setups and failed pressure zones
• ✅ Filter out low-quality divergences using volume context
• ✅ Understand why price is hesitating or breaking out
• ✅ Add smart confirmation to breakout/reversal trades
• ✅ Align your execution with who’s actually in control
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📎 Created by Colicoid
Built in Pine Script v6 for advanced price-volume analysis, with focus on effort vs result, market psychology, and smart money detection.
FVG ST/RE Detector(v1.0.73)FVG ST/RE Detector
The FVG ST/RE Detector is a powerful technical analysis tool designed to identify market structure and potential trading opportunities through Fair Value Gaps (FVG), Structure Transitions (ST), and Re-entries (RE).
What This Indicator Does:
This indicator identifies and displays:
Fair Value Gaps (FVG): Areas where price has moved so quickly that it has left an imbalance in the market. These gaps represent potential areas where price may return to in the future.
Structure Transitions (ST): Points where the market structure changes from bearish to bullish or vice versa, signaling a potential trend change.
Re-entries (RE): Opportunities to enter the market in the direction of the prevailing trend after a pullback.
Leg Lines: Horizontal lines representing key structural movements in the market, helping traders visualize the market structure more easily.
How It Works:
The indicator detects FVGs when price moves rapidly, creating gaps in market value.
ST points are identified when the direction of FVGs changes from bearish to bullish or vice versa.
RE points are identified when a new FVG forms in the same direction after a pullback.
The indicator tracks and displays the number of consecutive leg lines in the current trend direction.
Key Features:
Customizable colors for bullish and bearish patterns
Optional display of ST and RE labels
Adjustable leg lines with multiple style options
Statistics panel showing the number of legs in the current direction
Alert system for new leg formations
Mitigation tracking to identify when FVGs have been filled
How to Use This Indicator:
Look for ST points to identify potential trend changes
Use RE points to find potential entries in the direction of the prevailing trend
Monitor the number of legs to gauge trend strength
Use FVGs as potential support and resistance areas
Set alerts to be notified of new leg formations
This indicator is suitable for all timeframes and markets, and can be used as part of a comprehensive trading strategy.
本指标的功能：
该指标识别并显示：
公平价值缺口 (FVG)：价格快速移动以至于在市场中留下不平衡区域的区间。这些缺口代表价格未来可能回归的潜在区域。
结构转换 (ST)：市场结构从看跌转变为看涨或相反的点位，预示潜在的趋势变化。
重新进入 (RE)：在回调后沿着主导趋势方向进入市场的机会。
趋势腿线：代表市场中关键结构移动的水平线，帮助交易者更容易地可视化市场结构。
Wyckoff Range Detector [Beta] + Smart Money ElementsThis indicator detects the key phases of the Wyckoff market structure and integrates smart money elements, such as Order Blocks (OB), Fair Value Gaps (FVG), and Breaker Blocks. It also helps identify potential reversal zones (LPS, UTAD, Spring), breakout opportunities, and provides automatic Risk-Reward (R:R) calculations.
Key Features:
Wyckoff Phases Detection:
Automatically detects key phases of Wyckoff's market structure:
B (Range) – The initial range of accumulation.
C (Spring Phase) – Accumulation phase with a potential breakout.
C (UTAD Phase) – Upthrust After Distribution, indicating a potential reversal.
D (LPS Phase) – Last Point of Support, signaling accumulation before a breakout.
E (Breakout) – Phase marking breakout from range.
Re-Accumulation – Possible continuation in the range after a breakout.
Re-Distribution – Possible breakdown of a distribution phase.
Smart Money Elements:
Order Blocks (OB): Identifies Bullish and Bearish OBs to anticipate market entries.
Fair Value Gap (FVG): Highlights imbalance areas where price is likely to return.
Breaker Blocks: Marks areas where the price has previously broken a structure, indicating strong supply/demand zones.
Automatic Risk-Reward Calculation:
Smart RR: Automatically calculates Risk-Reward (R:R) ratios from LPS phases and Order Blocks. It draws lines to indicate target and stop levels with green for the target and red for the stop.
Visual representation of the entry signal with target and stop levels displayed.
Alerts:
Set alerts for phase changes, breakout, re-accumulation, or re-distribution to stay updated on the market’s movements.
Visual Tools:
Labels are used to indicate key zones such as AR, SC, LPS, and Spring Zones.
Draw boxes for the Spring and LPS phases to highlight areas where price action is likely to reverse.
Lines to represent potential breakouts, with customizable risk-reward indicators.
How to Use:
Apply the Indicator on any chart.
Identify Wyckoff phases to understand market trends.
Monitor Smart Money Elements (OB, FVG, Breaker) for entry and exit points.
Use automatic Risk-Reward levels for managing trades.
Set alerts for various Wyckoff phases and smart money signals to stay updated.
Basic Pivot-Based S/R with Stopping LinesBasic Pivot-Based S/R with Intrabar Pressure Analysis
Overview:
This indicator identifies potential support and resistance levels based on a combination of traditional pivot point analysis and a unique intrabar volume pressure assessment. It goes beyond simply identifying pivot highs and lows; it qualifies these pivots by examining the underlying buying and selling pressure within the candles that form the pivot. This approach aims to identify stronger, more reliable support and resistance levels than those based on price action alone.
Core Concepts and Calculations:
Pivot Points: The indicator uses the standard ta.pivothigh() and ta.pivotlow() functions to detect pivot highs and lows. The user can choose whether to use the candle wicks ("Wick" mode) or the candle bodies ("Body" mode) for pivot detection. The leftBars and rightBars parameters control the number of bars on either side of the pivot used in the calculation.
Intrabar Volume Pressure: This is the indicator's key differentiator. It analyzes the volume distribution within each candle by accessing data from a lower timeframe (specified by the user, defaulting to 1-second data). For each candle:
Up Volume: The total volume associated with price increases within the candle is calculated (on the lower timeframe). This uses the volume multiplied by how much the price has moved up.
Down Volume: The total volume associated with price decreases within the candle is calculated (on the lower timeframe). This uses the volume multiplied by how much the price has moved down.
These up and down volumes are then summed across all lower timeframe candles.
Pressure Imbalance at Pivots: The indicator then checks for a specific condition at each identified pivot point
These lines are dynamic. They continue to extend to the right as long as the price does not decisively cross them.
A support line (green) stops extending if the price closes below the line.
A resistance line (red) stops extending if the price closes above the line. *This behavior reflects the idea that a support/resistance level is "validated" as long as the price respects it and "invalidated" once the price breaks through.
Interpretation and Usage:
The core idea is that a pivot point where the internal volume pressure contradicts the external price action (e.g., a green candle with more selling pressure) is a stronger and more reliable support or resistance level. This suggests that there's hidden buying or selling interest at that level, which may not be immediately obvious from the candlestick pattern alone.
Green Lines (Support): Indicate potential areas where buyers are likely to step in, even if the price is currently declining. These are levels where buying pressure was surprisingly strong despite a red candle forming at a pivot low.
Red Lines (Resistance): Indicate potential areas where sellers are likely to emerge, even if the price is currently rising. These are levels where selling pressure was surprisingly strong despite a green candle forming at a pivot high.
Line Extensions: The length of the line indicates how long the support or resistance level has held. Longer lines suggest stronger, more established levels.
Line Breaks: When a line stops extending, it indicates that the support or resistance level has been broken. This can be a signal of a potential trend change or a breakout.
Advantages:
Combines Price and Volume: Integrates both price action (pivots) and volume information (intrabar pressure) for a more comprehensive analysis.
Identifies "Hidden" S/R: Highlights support and resistance levels that might be missed by traditional pivot analysis.
Dynamic Lines: The lines adapt to market conditions, extending only as long as the S/R level remains valid.
Simple Visualization: Uses clear, horizontal lines for easy identification of potential support and resistance.
High Resolution Data: Uses data from a user selectable lower timeframe for better accuracy.
Limitations:
Lower Timeframe Data Dependency: The accuracy of the intrabar pressure analysis depends on the availability and quality of lower timeframe data.
Parameter Sensitivity: The indicator's performance is influenced by the pivot detection parameters (leftBars, rightBars) and the chosen lowerTimeframe.
Not a Standalone System: This indicator, like all indicators, should be used in conjunction with other forms of analysis and as part of a complete trading strategy.
In summary, this indicator offers a refined approach to identifying support and resistance levels by combining classic pivot point analysis with a detailed examination of the volume dynamics within the candles that form those pivots. This provides a more nuanced view of buying and selling pressure, potentially leading to the identification of stronger and more reliable S/R levels.
Fair Value Gap (FVG) Detector Fair Value Gap (FVG) is an imbalance in price action that occurs when there is a strong displacement (big movement) in the market, leaving a gap between wicks. This gap represents an area where price moved too quickly, and liquidity was not fully filled.
Traders use FVGs as potential areas where price might retrace and react before continuing in the original direction.
Multi-Timeframe Liquidity Zones V6 (Table)Multi-Timeframe Liquidity Zones V6 (Table) Indicator: Functionality and Uses
Overview: The Multi-Timeframe Liquidity Zones V6 (Table) indicator is a technical analysis tool that highlights key volume-based support and resistance levels across multiple timeframes. It leverages volume profile concepts – specifically the Point of Control (POC) and Value Area High/Low (VAH/VAL) – to identify “liquidity zones” where trading activity was heaviest . Unlike a standard single-timeframe volume profile, this indicator compiles data from several timeframes (e.g. monthly, weekly, daily, intraday) and displays the results in a convenient table format on the chart. The goal is to give traders a consolidated view of important price levels (derived from volume concentrations) across different horizons, helping them plan trades with a broader market perspective.
Purpose and Functionality of the Indicator
Multi-Timeframe Analysis: The primary objective of this indicator is to simplify multi-timeframe analysis of volume distribution. Rather than manually checking volume profiles on separate charts for each timeframe, the tool automatically calculates the key levels for each selected timeframe and presents them together. This includes higher-level perspectives (like monthly or weekly volume hotspots) alongside shorter-term levels (daily or hourly), ensuring that traders don’t miss significant zones from any timeframe . By offering a broader perspective on support and resistance levels, multi-timeframe tools help improve risk management and signal confirmation , and this indicator is designed to provide that volume-based perspective at a glance.
Table Format Display: Multi-Timeframe Liquidity Zones V6 (Table) specifically presents the information as a table (as opposed to plotting lines on the chart). Each row in the table typically corresponds to a timeframe (for example, Monthly, Weekly, Daily, 4H, 1H, 30M, 15M), and the columns list the calculated POC, VAH, VAL, and possibly the average volume for that timeframe’s look-back period. By structuring the data in a table, traders can quickly read off the exact price levels of these liquidity zones without having to visually trace lines. This format makes it easy to compare levels across timeframes or note where multiple timeframes’ levels cluster near the same price – a sign of especially strong support/resistance. The indicator uses a user-defined number of bars or length of history for each timeframe to calculate these values (so you can adjust how far back it looks to define the volume profile for each period).
Objective: In summary, the functionality is geared toward identifying high-liquidity price zones across multiple time scales and presenting them clearly. These high-liquidity zones often coincide with areas where price reacts (stalls, reverses, or accelerates) because a lot of trading activity (hence, orders and volume) took place there in the past. The indicator’s objective is to alert the trader to those areas in advance. It effectively answers questions like: “Where are the major volume concentration levels on the 1-hour, daily, and weekly charts right now?” and “Are there overlapping volume-based support/resistance levels from different timeframes around the current price?” By compiling this information, the indicator helps traders incorporate context from multiple timeframes in their decision-making, without needing to flip through numerous charts.
Identifying Liquidity Zones with POC, VAH, and VAL
Liquidity Zones Defined: In market terms, a “liquidity zone” is an area of the chart where a significant amount of trading occurred, meaning high liquidity (many buyers and sellers exchanged volume there). These zones often act as support or resistance because past heavy trading indicates consensus or interest around those price levels. This indicator identifies liquidity zones through volume profile analysis on each timeframe’s recent price action. Essentially, it looks at the distribution of trading volume at different prices over the specified period and finds the value area – the range of prices that encompassed the majority of that volume (commonly around 70% of the total volume ). Within that value area, it pinpoints the Point of Control (POC), which is the single price level that had the highest traded volume (the peak of the volume profile) . The upper and lower boundaries of that high-volume range are marked as Value Area High (VAH) and Value Area Low (VAL) respectively . Together, the VAH and VAL define the liquidity zone where the market spent most of its time and volume, and POC highlights the most traded price in that zone.
• Point of Control (POC): The POC is the price level with the greatest volume traded for the given period. It represents the price at which the most liquidity was exchanged – effectively the market’s “center of gravity” for that timeframe’s trading activity . The indicator calculates the POC for each selected timeframe by scanning the volume at each price; the price with maximum volume is flagged as that timeframe’s POC. In the table, the POC might be highlighted or listed as a key level (sometimes traders color-code it or mark it for emphasis). Because so many positions were opened or closed at the POC, it often serves as a strong support/resistance. For example, if price falls to a major POC from above, traders expect buyers may step in there (since it was a popular buy/sell level historically), potentially causing a bounce. Conversely, if price breaks through a POC decisively, it may signal a significant shift in market acceptance.
• Value Area High (VAH) and Low (VAL): The VAH and VAL are the price boundaries of the value area, which is typically defined to contain about 70% of the total traded volume for the period . In other words, between VAH and VAL is where the “bulk” of trading occurred, and outside this range is where relatively less volume traded. The indicator derives VAH/VAL by accumulating volume from the highest-volume price (POC) outward until ~70% of volume is covered (this is a common method for volume profile value area). VAH is the top of this high-volume region and VAL is the bottom. These levels are important because they often act like support/resistance boundaries: when price is inside the value area, it’s in a high-liquidity zone and tends to oscillate between VAH and VAL; when price moves above VAH or below VAL, it’s leaving the high-volume zone, which can indicate a potential trend or imbalance (price entering a lower-liquidity area where it might move faster until finding the next liquidity zone). Traders watch VAH/VAL for signs of rejection or acceptance: for instance, a price rally that falters at VAH suggests that level is acting as resistance (sellers defending that high-volume area), whereas if price pushes above VAH, it may continue until the next timeframe’s zone or until it finds new interest. The Multi-Timeframe Liquidity Zones V6 indicator gives the VAH and VAL for each timeframe, essentially mapping out the upper and lower bounds of key liquidity zones at those scales.
How the Indicator Identifies These: Under the hood, the indicator likely uses historical price and volume data for each timeframe’s lookback window. For each timeframe (say the last 20 weekly bars for a weekly profile, last 100 daily bars for a daily profile, etc.), it constructs a volume profile (a histogram of volume at each price). From that distribution, it finds the POC (highest volume bin) and calculates VAH/VAL around it. The output is a set of numbers (price levels) that mark where those zones lie. In practice, if using the Lines version of this indicator, those levels are drawn as horizontal lines on the chart and labeled by timeframe (e.g., a line at 1.2345 labeled “D POC” for Daily POC) . In the Table version, those values are instead listed in text form. Either way, the identification process is the same – it’s finding the high-volume price regions on each timeframe and calling them out. By doing this for multiple timeframes concurrently, the indicator reveals how these liquidity zones from different periods relate to each other. For example, you might discover that a daily-chart value area overlaps with a weekly-chart POC, creating a particularly strong zone of interest. This kind of insight is hard to get from a single timeframe analysis alone.
Volume Profile Data Across Multiple Timeframes
Multiple Timeframes in One View: One of the biggest advantages of this indicator is the ability to see volume profile information from various timeframes side by side. Traders often perform multiple timeframe analysis to get a fuller picture — for instance, checking monthly or weekly levels for long-term context while planning a trade on a 4-hour chart. This indicator automates that process for volume-based levels. The table will typically list each chosen timeframe (which could be preset or user-selected). For each timeframe, you get the POC, VAH, VAL, and possibly an average volume metric. The “average volume” likely refers to the average volume per bar or the average volume traded over the profile’s duration for that timeframe, which gives a sense of how significant that period’s activity is. For example, a weekly profile might show an average volume of say 500k per week, versus a daily profile average of 80k per day – indicating the scale of trading on weekly vs daily. High average volume on a timeframe means its liquidity zones were formed with a lot of participation, possibly making them more reliable support/resistance. By comparing these, traders can gauge which timeframes had unusually high or low activity recently. The table format makes such comparisons straightforward.
Identification of Confluence: Because all the data is presented together, traders can quickly spot confluence or overlaps between timeframes. If two different timeframes show liquidity zones at similar price levels, that price becomes extremely noteworthy. For instance, suppose the indicator shows: a 1-hour POC at 1.1300, a 4-hour VAL at 1.1280, and a daily VAL at 1.1290. These are all in a tight range – effectively indicating a multi-timeframe liquidity zone around 1.1280–1.1300. A trader seeing this cluster in the table will recognize that as a strong support area, since multiple profiles from intraday to daily all suggest heavy trading interest there. Similarly, overlaps of VAH (resistance zone) from different timeframes could signal a strong ceiling. The multi-timeframe view prevents a trader from, say, going long into a major weekly POC above, or shorting when there’s a huge monthly value-area low just below – situations where awareness of higher timeframe volume structure can make the difference between a good and bad trade.
User Customization: The indicator is flexible in that you can typically adjust which timeframes to include and how many bars to use for each timeframe’s calculation. For example, one might configure it to calculate monthly levels using the past 12 monthly bars (1 year of data), weekly levels using the past 20 weeks, daily using 100 days, etc., depending on preference. By tuning the “bars count” or period length , the trader can focus on recent liquidity zones or incorporate more history if desired. Shorter lookback might catch more recent shifts in volume distribution (important if the market structure changed recently), while longer lookback gives more established levels. This customization ensures the indicator’s output can be tailored to different trading styles (short-term vs swing vs long-term investing). Regardless of settings, the multi-timeframe table allows simultaneous visibility of the chosen timeframes’ volume landscape. This comprehensive view is the core strength: it consolidates data that normally requires flipping through multiple charts.
Using the Liquidity Zones Data for Trading Decisions
Traders can use the information from the MTF Liquidity Zones V6 (Table) indicator in several practical ways to enhance their decision-making:
• Identify Support and Resistance: Each liquidity zone acts as a potential support or resistance area. For example, if the table shows a daily VAH at a certain level above the current price, that level might serve as resistance if the price rallies up to it (since it marks the top of a high-volume region where sellers might step in). Conversely, a weekly VAL below current price could act as support on a dip. By noting these levels in the table, a trader planning an entry or exit can anticipate where the price might stall or reverse. Essentially, you get a map of high-interest price levels from different timeframes, which you can mark on your trading chart for guidance.
• Plan Entries and Exits Around Key Levels: Many traders incorporate volume profile levels into their strategies, for instance: buying near VAL (betting that the value area will hold and price will revert upward), or selling/shorting near VAH (expecting the top of value to hold as resistance), or trading breakouts when price moves outside the value area. With the multi-timeframe table, one can refine these tactics by also considering higher timeframe levels. Suppose you see that on the 1-hour chart the price is just above its 1H POC, but the table indicates that just slightly above, there’s also the daily POC. You might delay a long entry until price clears that daily POC, because that could be a stronger intraday barrier. Or if you intend to take profit on a long trade, you might choose a target just below a weekly VAH since price may struggle to climb past that on the first attempt. The indicator thus acts as a guide for precision in entry/exit decisions, aligning them with where liquidity is high.
• Gauge Trend Strength and Directional Bias: By observing where current price is relative to these volume zones, traders can infer certain market conditions. For instance, if price is trading above the VAH of multiple timeframes’ value areas, it suggests the market is in a more bullish or overextended territory (price accepted above prior value), whereas if price is below multiple VALs, it’s in bearish or undervalued territory relative to recent history. If the price stays around a POC, it indicates consolidation or equilibrium (market comfortable at that price). Traders can use this context for bias – e.g., if price is above the weekly VAH, you might lean bullish but watch for potential pullbacks to that VAH level (now a support). If price is below the monthly VAL, you might avoid longs until it re-enters that value area. In essence, the liquidity zones provide context of value vs. price: is price trading within the high-volume areas (implying range-bound behavior) or outside them (implying a breakout or trending move)? This can prevent chasing trades at poor locations.
• Combine with Other Indicators/Analysis: It’s generally advised to not use any single indicator in isolation, and this holds true here. The liquidity zones from this indicator are best used alongside price action or other technical signals for confirmation . For example, if a bullish candlestick reversal pattern forms right at a confluence of a 4H VAL and Daily POC, that’s a stronger buy signal than the pattern alone. Or if an oscillator shows overbought exactly as price hits a weekly VAH, it adds conviction to a possible short. The indicator’s table basically gives you a shortlist of critical price levels; you can then watch how price behaves at those levels (via candlesticks, order flow, etc.) to make the final trade decision. Traders might set alerts for when price approaches one of the listed levels, or they might drop down to a lower timeframe to fine-tune an entry once a key zone is reached. By integrating this volume-based insight with trend analysis, chart patterns, or momentum indicators, one can make more informed and high-probability decisions rather than trading in the dark.
• Risk Management and Stop Placement: High-liquidity zones can also inform stop-loss placement. Ideally, you want your stop on the other side of a strong support/resistance. If you go long near a VAL, you might place your stop just below the VAL (since a move beyond that suggests the high-volume zone didn’t hold). If you short near a VAH, a stop just above the VAH or POC could be logical. Moreover, if multiple timeframes show overlapping zones, a stop beyond all of them could be even safer (albeit at the cost of a wider stop). The indicator helps identify those spots. It also warns you of where not to put a stop – for example, placing a stop-loss right at a POC might be unwise because price could gravitate to that POC repeatedly (due to its magnetic effect as a high-volume price). Instead, a trader might choose a stop beyond the far side of the value area. By using the table’s information, you can align your risk management with areas of high liquidity, reducing the chance of being whipsawed by normal volatility around heavily traded levels .
Benefits of the Multi-Timeframe Liquidity Zones Indicator
Using the Multi-Timeframe Liquidity Zones V6 (Table) indicator offers several key benefits for traders, ultimately aiming to streamline analysis and improve decision quality:
• Consolidated Key Levels: It provides a clear, consolidated view of crucial volume-driven levels from multiple timeframes all at once . This saves time and ensures you always account for major support/resistance zones that come from higher or lower timeframe volume clusters. You won’t accidentally overlook a significant weekly level while focused on a 15-minute chart, for example.
• Enhanced Multi-Timeframe Insight: By aligning information from long-term and short-term periods, the indicator helps traders see the “bigger picture” while still operating on their preferred timeframe. This multi-scale awareness can improve trade timing and confidence. You’re effectively doing multi-timeframe analysis with volume profiles in an efficient manner, which can confirm or caution your trade ideas (e.g., a trend looks strong on the 1H, but the table shows a huge monthly VAH just overhead – a reason to be cautious or take profit early).
• Improved Decision Making and Precision: Knowing where liquidity zones lie allows for more precise entries, exits, and stop placements. Traders can make informed decisions such as waiting for a pullback to a value area before entering, or taking profits before price hits a major POC from a higher timeframe. These decisions are grounded in objectively important price levels, potentially leading to higher probability trades and better risk-reward setups. It essentially enhances your strategy by adding a layer of volume context – you’re trading with an awareness of where the market’s interest is heaviest.
• Volume-Based Confirmation: Price alone can sometimes be deceptive, but volume tells the true story of participation. The liquidity zones indicator provides volume-based confirmation of support/resistance. If a price level is identified by this tool, it’s because significant volume happened there – adding weight to that level’s importance. This can help filter out false support/resistance levels that aren’t backed by volume. In other words, it highlights high-quality levels that many traders (and possibly institutions) have shown interest in.
• Adaptable to Different Trading Styles: Whether one is a scalper looking at intraday (15M, 5M charts) or a swing trader focusing on daily/weekly, the indicator can be configured to those needs. You choose which timeframes and how much data to consider. This means the concept of liquidity zones can be applied universally – from spotting intraday pivot levels with volume, to seeing long-term value zones on an investment. The consistent methodology of POC/VAH/VAL across scales provides a common framework to analyze any market and timeframe.
• Informed Risk Management: As discussed, the knowledge of multi-timeframe volume zones aids in risk management. By placing stops beyond major liquidity areas or avoiding trades that run into strong volume walls, traders can reduce the likelihood of whipsaw losses. It’s an extra layer of defense to ensure your trade plan accounts for where the market has historically found lots of interest (hence likely friction). This level of informed planning can be the difference between a well-managed trade and an avoidable loss.
In conclusion, the Multi-Timeframe Liquidity Zones V6 (Table) indicator serves as a powerful analytical aid, giving traders a structured view of where price is likely to encounter support or resistance based on volume concentrations across timeframes. Its functionality centers on identifying those liquidity zones (via POC, VAH, VAL) and presenting them in an easy-to-read format, while its ultimate purpose is to help traders make more informed decisions. By integrating this tool into their workflow, traders can more confidently navigate price action, knowing the objective volume-based landmarks that lie ahead. Remember that while these volume levels often coincide with strong S/R zones, it’s best to use them in conjunction with other technical or fundamental analysis for confirmation . When used appropriately, the indicator can streamline multi-timeframe analysis and enhance your overall trading strategy , giving you an edge in identifying where the market’s liquidity (and opportunity) resides.
Initial BalanceInitial Balance Pro – Precision Trading with Market Open Dynamics
The Initial Balance Pro indicator is designed to provide traders with a clear, structured view of the market's opening price action, helping to identify key levels for intraday trading. It automatically calculates and plots the initial balance (IB) high and low, allowing traders to gauge early market sentiment and potential breakout zones.
Features:
✅ Customizable Initial Balance Period – Set your preferred IB range, whether the first 30, 60, or any custom minutes after market open.
✅ Breakout & Rejection Zones – Visually highlight key areas where price action may find support, resistance, or breakout opportunities.
✅ Midpoint & Extension Levels – Identify the IB midpoint and customizable extension levels to anticipate possible price targets.
✅ Session Flexibility – Works across various trading sessions, including pre-market and post-market hours.
✅ Alerts & Notifications – Get notified when price breaches IB levels, helping you stay ahead of key moves.
Why Use Initial Balance?
The initial balance is a fundamental concept in market profile analysis. Institutional traders often set their positions within this range, making it a crucial reference point for potential trend continuation or reversal. When price breaks above or below the IB, it can signal high-probability trade opportunities, especially when combined with volume and order flow analysis.
Perfect For:
📈 Futures & Forex Traders – Utilize the IB for breakout and mean-reversion strategies.
📊 Equity & Options Traders – Identify key levels for intraday momentum plays.
🔍 Price Action Traders – Improve trade execution with a structured market approach.
Optimize your intraday trading strategy with Initial Balance Pro , giving you a refined edge in market structure and price action analysis. 🚀
Advanced Market Structure & Order Blocks (fadi)Advanced Market Structure & Order Blocks indicator provides a new approach to understanding price action using ICT (Inner Circle Trader) concepts related to candle blocks to analyze the market behavior and eliminate much of the noise created by the price action.
This indicator is not intended to provide trade signals, it is designed to provide the traders with to support their trading strategies and add clarity where possible.
There are currently three main elements to this indicator:
Market Structure
Order Blocks
Liquidity Voids
Market Structure
In trading, market structure is often identified by observing higher highs and higher lows. An uptrend is characterized by a series of higher highs, where each peak surpasses the previous one, and higher lows, where each trough is higher than the preceding one. Conversely, a downtrend is marked by lower highs and lower lows.
Other indicators usually determine these peaks by calculating the highest or lowest levels within a predefined number of candles. For example, identifying the highest price level within the last 15 candles and marking it as a higher high or a lower high. While this approach offers some structure to price action, it can be arbitrary and random due to price fluctuations and the lack of proper structure analysis beyond finding the highest peaks and valleys within candle ranges.
In his 2022 mentorship, episode 12, ICT introduced an alternative approach focusing on three-candle pivots called Short Term High and Low (STH/STL), which are then used to calculate the Intermediate Term High and Low (ITH/ITL), and in turn, the Long Term High and Low (LTH/LTL). ICT’s approach provides better structure than the traditional method mentioned above. However, it can be confusing and difficult to track. There are great indicators that track and label ICT’s levels, but traders still find it challenging to follow and understand.
The Advanced Market Structure indicator takes a unique approach by analyzing candle formations, using ICT concepts, to identify possible turning points that mimic a real trader’s analysis of price action as closely as possible. However, it should be expected that Market Makers may use market manipulation to induce traders to make failed trades, and no tooling can eliminate these situations.
Advanced Market Structure tracks true Peaks and Valleys as they form, confirms them, and marks the chart with corresponding labels using traditional labeling methods (HH/HL/LH/LL), as such labeling makes it easier for traders to follow and understand. The indicator also draws levels to help identify possible liquidity areas and trade targets.
The indicator uses different calculation methods for the different type of market structure length, however all calculations are based on the same ICT candle blocks concepts.
Market Structure Settings
Other than the display settings, there are four (4) settings, mainly under the Level Settings section.
Allow Nested Candles
This option is only available on the Short Market Structure due to the methods used in calculating highs and lows. When used, the indicator will attempt to detect smaller fluctuations in price by tracking smaller candle moves, if any.
Level Settings
Level Settings allows the trader to decide two main calculations:
1. A new pivot point will form when a candle’s is crossed by the following candle’s
2. For a liquidity sweep and marking a level as mitigated, a candle’s must cross that level
Order Blocks
ICT (Inner Circle Trader) defines an Order Block as the last down-closing candle, or series of candles, before a significant upward price move or the last up-closing candle, or series of candles, before a significant downward price move. These key price levels, marked by substantial buy or sell orders from institutional traders or "smart money," create a block or zone on the price chart. When the price revisits these levels, it often leads to a strong market reaction. Order Blocks can consist of one or multiple consecutive candles of the same color, signaling areas of significant buying or selling interest. ICT's approach to Order Blocks provides traders with a structured method to identify potential areas of support or resistance, where price movements are more likely to change direction. Although ICT has shared some criteria for identifying Order Blocks publicly, the full details are reserved for his upcoming books. This indicator leverages the publicly available information to provide traders with valuable insights into these crucial price levels.
The Advanced Market Structure indicator is designed to be highly flexible, allowing traders to define their own combination of rules for identifying Order Blocks, thus customizing it to fit their unique trading strategies.
Order Block Configuration
Can be nested
An Order Block is defined as the last down candle or candles before a strong move higher, and vice versa for bearish Order Blocks. However, larger-than-usual candles resulting from news events or price action may not qualify as Order Blocks and can mute any Order Block within their range.
The "Can be nested" flag ensures that each Order Block is treated as an independent entity, even if it appears within the body of another Order Block.
Forms at swing point
Order Blocks formed at swing points typically have higher probabilities but are less frequent, assuming the same rules are applied. Additionally, Order Blocks at swing points may become Breaker and Mitigation blocks if they fail, providing more trading opportunities.
Forms a simple pivot point
A simple pivot point corresponds to ICT Short Term High and Low (STH/STL). Order Blocks using simple pivot points can occur in the middle of a move, not just at swing points. These are useful for identifying IOFED setups and supporting blocks that can bolster the price move.
Causes Market Structure Shift
Order Blocks that result in a break above or below a short swing point can help narrow down target order blocks, but they are less frequent. An Order Block causing a break above or below a pivot point does not necessarily indicate a strong Order Block. For example, an Order Block formed at a Lower Low is more likely to fail in a downtrend.
A clean close above order block
When the first candle breaks above an Order Block and closes above its high, this indicates a stronger Order Block. On the other hand, if a candle merely wicks through the Order Block without a solid close above it, it suggests a weaker Order Block. This may indicate hesitation or an impending reversal, as the wick represents a temporary and unsustained price movement.
Has displacement more than X the body
While some traders may capitalize on the initial break above an Order Block's CISD level, others prefer to focus on the return to an Order Block after displacement. Displacement is determined by the body size of the Order Block, and an Order Block cannot be tested until this level has been achieved.
Has a Fair Value Gap
When an Order Block is combined with a Fair Value Gap (FVG), it signifies a strong Order Block. The Fair Value Gap indicates a strong price movement away from the Order Block.
Has a liquidity void
A Liquidity Void occurs when two consecutive candles of the same color do not overlap, creating a gap similar to a Fair Value Gap, but involving one or more middle candles. Liquidity Voids can be utilized in combination with, or as an alternative to, the displacement setting.
Maximum number of OBs
The maximum number of Order Blocks to display.
Mitigated at block’s
An Order Block is considered mitigated when price reaches one of the main Order Block levels.
Liquidity Void
Liquidity Void refers to areas on a price chart where there is one-sided trading activity. This phenomenon occurs when the price of an asset moves sharply in one direction, leaving gaps where two consecutive candles of the same color do not overlap. These gaps can comprise one or more middle candles and indicates a pronounced lack of trading within that price range. Liquidity Voids are important because they highlight areas of minimal resistance, where price is more likely to return to fill the void and balance the market.
Liquidity Void vs Fair Value Gap
While both concepts are related to gaps in price action, they are distinct. A Fair Value Gap is a specific three-candle pattern where the middle candle creates a gap between the first and third candles. In contrast, a Liquidity Void represents a broader area on the chart where there is little to no trading activity, often encompassing multiple candles and indicating a more pronounced imbalance between buy and sell orders.
A FVG can be part of a Liquidity Void, a Liquidity Void can exist without necessarily including an FVG. Both concepts highlight areas of minimal resistance and potential price movement, but they differ in their formation and implications.
Advanced Market Structure and Order Blocks indicator focus on liquidity voids since a liquidity void can substitute for a FVG and it is usually less addressed by other indicators.
Higher Time Frame Fair Value Gap [ZeroHeroTrading]A fair value gap (FVG) highlights an imbalance area between market participants, and has become popular for technical analysis among price action traders.
A bullish (respectively bearish) fair value gap appears in a triple-candle pattern when there is a large candle whose previous candle’s high (respectively low) and subsequent candle’s low (respectively high) do not fully overlap the large candle. The space between these wicks is known as the fair value gap.
The following script aims at identifying higher timeframe FVG's within a lower timeframe chart. As such, it offers a unique perspective on the formation of FVG's by combining the multiple timeframe data points in the same context.
You can change the indicator settings as you see fit to achieve the best results for your use case.
Features
It draws higher timeframe bullish and bearish FVG's on the chart.
For bullish (respectively bearish) higher timeframe FVG's, it adds the buying (respectively selling) pressure as a percentage ratio of the up (respectively down) volume of the second higher timeframe bar out of the total up (respectively down) volume of the first two higher timeframe bars.
It adds a right extended trendline from the most recent lowest low (respectively highest high) to the top (respectively bottom) of the higher timeframe bullish (respectively bearish) FVG.
It detects and displays higher timeframe FVG's as early as one starts forming.
It detects and displays lower timeframe (i.e. chart's timeframe) FVG's upon confirmation.
It allows for skipping inside first bars when evaluating FVG's.
It allows for dismissing higher timeframe FVG's if there is no update for any period of the chart's timeframe. For instance, this can occur at lower timeframes during low trading activity periods such as extended hours.
Settings
Higher Time Frame FVG dropdown: Selects the higher timeframe to run the FVG detection on. Default is 15 minutes. It must be higher than, and a multiple of, the chart's timeframe.
Higher Time Frame FVG color select: Selects the color of the text to display for higher timeframe FVG's. Default is black.
Show Trend Line checkbox: Turns on/off trendline display. Default is on.
Show Lower Time Frame FVG checkbox: Turns on/off lower timeframe (i.e. chart's timeframe) FVG detection. Default is on.
Show Lower Time Frame FVG color select: Selects the color of the border for lower timeframe (i.e. chart's timeframe) FVG's. Default is white.
Include Inside Bars checkbox: Turns on/off the inclusion of inside first bars when evaluating FVG's. Default is on.
With Consistent Updates checkbox: Turns on/off consistent updates requirement. Default is on.
Effective FVG Indicator - ImranDescription:
The Effective FVG Indicator is a technical analysis tool designed to identify Fair Value Gaps (FVGs) in financial markets. FVGs occur when there is a significant gap between the closing price of one session and the opening price of the next session, often indicating a potential reversal point. This indicator uses volume and price movement criteria to confirm and mark these gaps effectively.
Key Features:
Fair Value Gap Detection : Identifies both bullish and bearish FVGs based on significant gaps in price.
Volume Confirmation : Confirms FVGs with high volume, ensuring that the gap is not due to a lack of liquidity.
Price Imbalance : Ensures that the gap is accompanied by a large price movement within the session, indicating strong market sentiment.
Buy/Sell Signals : Marks bullish FVGs with a green "BUY" label below the bar and bearish FVGs with a red "SELL" label above the bar.
Background Highlighting : Highlights the background with a semi-transparent green or red color when a valid FVG is detected, making it easy to spot significant gaps.
HTF Market Structure [TakingProphets]HTF Market Structure
The Market Structure CHoCH/BOS (Fractal) Indicator is designed for traders using smart money concepts and ICT (Inner Circle Trader) methodology to track market structure shifts in real time. It automatically detects Change of Character (CHoCH) and Break of Structure (BOS) events based on fractal highs and lows, helping traders identify potential trend reversals and continuations with greater precision.
🔹 Key Features:
✅ Automatic CHoCH & BOS Detection – No need for manual plotting; the indicator highlights key structure shifts.
✅ Custom Lookback Period – Adjustable fractal settings to fine-tune market structure sensitivity.
✅ Multi-Timeframe Market Structure Table – Displays the most recent CHoCH state on multiple timeframes (Weekly, Daily, 4H, 1H, 15m, 5m).
✅ Candle Coloring – Optional feature to change candle colors after a CHoCH for better visual clarity.
✅ Works Across All Markets – Use it for Forex, Stocks, Crypto, and Futures.
🔹 How It Works:
📌 Break of Structure (BOS) – Indicates a continuation of the existing trend when price breaks a previous swing high or low.
📌 Change of Character (CHoCH) – Suggests a potential trend reversal when price structure shifts direction.
📌 Multi-Timeframe Confirmation – The built-in table tracks the latest CHoCH across different timeframes to help confirm bias.
🔹 How to Use:
Look for CHoCH signals at key liquidity zones (order blocks, fair value gaps).
Use BOS confirmations to follow trend continuations.
Combine with other smart money concepts like imbalance fills and liquidity grabs for stronger trade setups.
🚀 Enhance your market structure analysis with the CHoCH/BOS Indicator
Altcoins Screener [SwissAlgo]Introduction: The Altcoins Screener at a Glance
The Altcoins Screener is a cryptocurrency analysis tool designed to provide an overview of potential trading opportunities across multiple crypto coins/tokens and categories. By combining technical analysis, price action assessment, and social metrics (via LunarCrush data), it presents market information and trading signals for a broad range of altcoins (approx. 300 USDT.P pairs of 9 crypto categories).
The screener is designed to consolidate market information onto a single chart , aiming to streamline the analysis of market conditions. It provides a consolidated market overview, which can simplify the assessment of market conditions, compared to monitoring individual charts with several layered indicators.
Key Features:
🔹 Multi-category analysis covering 300 crypto pairs of 9 categories on a single chart (Layer 1 & Top Coins, Layer2 & Scaling, Defi & Landing, Gaming & Metaverse, AI & Data, Exchanges & Trading, NFT & Social, Memes & Community, Other, User's Custom Portfolio).
🔹 Technical analysis with trade signals (Long/Short) based on an aggregated view of technical and social data points
🔹 Social sentiment integration through LunarCrush metrics (GalaxyScore, AltRank, Social Sentiment)
🔹 Real-time market scanning provides automated alerts when market conditions for specified coins/tokens potentially change.
🔹 Custom watchlist support for personalized monitoring (users can define a custom category containing a set of specific cryptocurrencies, i.e. own portfolio).
The screener presents data in a table format, using color-coded indicators to aid visual analysis. Detailed technical information is also provided. The assessments/trade signals provided by this indicator should be considered as one input among many when forming your trading strategy.
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What It Does
The Altcoins Screener is a cryptocurrency analysis tool that offers:
Data Display and Analysis (Technical/Social):
🔹 Technical Metrics
* Technical Raw Data : Displays raw values for a range of technical indicators, including RSI, Stochastic RSI, DMI/ADX, RVI, ATR, OBV, and Hull Moving Averages (including their recent trends and potential significance).
Detailed view of key technical indicators, for further analysis and evaluation:
* Technical Analysis (Summary) : Provides a summarized interpretation of technical conditions based on aggregated parameters:
* Price Action
* Trend
* Momentum
* Volatility
* Volume
Summarized view of confluences for potential long/short bias:
🔹 Social Metrics (LunarCrush) : Presents data from LunarCrush®, including Galaxy Score®, AltRank®, and Social Sentiment® (including their recent trends and potential significance).
Lunarcrush data for the top 10 coins for each crypto category:
🔹 PVSRA (Price Volume & Market Makers Activity) Candles : Shows special candles highlighting potential market maker activity and volume anomalies, helping identify possible manipulation zones (including imbalance zones, i.e. price areas that market makers may revisit)
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Key Features:
Automated trade signals (Long/Short) are generated based on algorithmic calculations and signal confidence levels across technical and social data points. These signals are intended to be used as one component of a broader trading strategy.
Custom sensitivity settings allow users to adjust the analysis timeframe (options: 1D, 2D, or 1W). Higher timeframes may provide a broader perspective, while the 2D setting is the default configuration.
Multi-category analysis covering a selection of approximately 300 crypto pairs across 9 predefined crypto categories.
Custom symbol selection: Users can define a custom list of up to 10 symbols for focused monitoring.
Automated Alerts to track potential trend changes across crypto categories (Long to Short to Neutral, or vice versa)
Visual Interface:
Organized table display with color-coded indicators to aid interpretation.
Clear and efficient format for scanning market information.
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Target Audience
🔹 The screener is designed for cryptocurrency traders who:
Need to efficiently monitor multiple USDT perpetual futures markets
Use technical analysis in their trading decisions
Want to track sector-wide movements across crypto categories
🔹 Suitable for different trading styles:
Scalpers requiring quick market assessment
Swing traders analyzing multi-day trends
Position traders monitoring longer-term setups
The color-coded interface makes it accessible for intermediate traders while providing detailed metrics for advanced users. A basic understanding of technical analysis and crypto trading is recommended.
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How It Works
The Altcoins Screener evaluates cryptocurrencies through a multi-layered analysis:
🔹 Core Analysis Components
Each parameter combines multiple indicators for comprehensive evaluation:
Price Action
EMA crossovers and momentum
Support/resistance zones
Candlestick patterns
Trend
Hull Moving Average system
DMI/ADX trend strength
Multi-timeframe confirmation
Momentum
RSI/Stochastic RSI readings
MACD convergence/divergence
Oscillator confirmations
Volatility
RVI/ATR measurements
Bollinger Bands behavior
Historical volatility trends
Volume
OBV trend analysis
Volume/price correlations
Volume profile assessment
🔹 Signal Generation Process
1. Real-time data collection across timeframes
2. Weighted indicator calculations
3. Parameter aggregation and analysis
4. Signal strength determination
5. Color-coding and alert generation
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How to Use
🔹 Initial Setup:
Add the indicator to a chart (use the 1D timeframe)
Select your preferred crypto category or create a custom list
Choose between Technical Analysis or Technical Metrics view
Set data sensitivity based on your trading style
🔹 Using the Technical Analysis View:
Monitor color-coded dots for quick market assessment
Green: bullish conditions
Red: bearish conditions
Gray: neutral conditions
Check the "Trade Signal" column for potential Long/Short entries signaled by confluences among technical and/or social data points
🔹 Using the Technical Metrics View:
Review detailed numerical values
Monitor slopes (↑↓ arrows) for the most recent trend direction of each data point
Watch for pivotal points (highlighted cells): these are data points that suggest potential trend reversals
Focus on the confluence of multiple indicators
The technical metrics view corroborates the conclusions shown in the Technical Analysis View, providing more details about some critical data points.
🔹 Alert Configuration:
Enable Technical Alerts for signal notifications (which coin/token seems most suited for Long or Short trades, and which coin/token is in a neutral/uncertain state for trading = "No Trade")
Configure alert conditions based on trading style
Set timeframe-appropriate sensitivity
Monitor alert messages for trade signals
Instructions on how to set alerts are provided in the script (enable "Signals Setup Instructions" in User Interface to get a step-by-step guide about setting up alerts)
Best Practices:
Confirm signals across multiple timeframes
Use appropriate sensitivity for your trading style
Monitor multiple categories for sector rotation
Combine signals with your trading strategy
Verify signals with price action confirmation and deep dive into the charts of your potential targets
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About the Settings
🔹 Crypto Category Selection
Layer 1 & Major: Top market cap coins (BTC, ETH, XRP,...), established protocols
Layer 2 & Scaling: ETH L2s, scaling solutions
DeFi & Lending: Decentralized finance protocols
Gaming & Metaverse: Gaming and virtual world tokens
AI & Data: Artificial intelligence and data projects
Exchange & Trading: Exchange tokens, trading protocols
NFT & Social: NFT platforms, social tokens
Memes & Community: Community-driven tokens
Others & Misc: Other categories
Custom Category: User-defined list (up to 10 symbols)
Data Type Options
Technical Analysis: Color-coded summary view
Technical Metrics: Detailed numerical values of some key technical data points
Sensitivity Settings
Higher: Shorter timeframe, more frequent signals
Default: Balanced timeframe, standard signals
Lower: Longer timeframe, stronger signals
Alert Settings
Technical Alerts: Trade signal notifications
Data Timeframe: Minimum 1D required
Theme: Dark/Light mode options
Note: All analysis is performed on USDT Perpetual Futures pairs from Binance
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FAQ
Q: Does the screener work on other exchanges besides Binance?
A: No, it's designed specifically for Binance USDT Perpetual Futures pairs. Binance offers the highest liquidity and trading volume in the crypto derivatives market, making it ideal for technical analysis. The extensive range of trading pairs and reliable data streams help ensure more accurate signals and analysis. Using a single high-liquidity exchange also helps avoid inconsistencies that could arise from aggregating data across multiple platforms with varying liquidity levels.
Q: What's the minimum timeframe required?
A: The screener requires a minimum 1D (daily) timeframe. This requirement ensures that the technical analysis has sufficient data points for reliable signal generation. Lower timeframes can produce more noise and false signals, while daily timeframes help filter out market noise and identify stronger trends.
Q: Why are some social metrics showing "NaN"?
A: "NaN" (Not a Number) appears when cryptocurrencies don't have associated LunarCrush data. This typically occurs with newer tokens or those with lower market caps. The technical analysis remains fully functional regardless of social metric availability, as these are complementary data points.
Q: How often are signals updated?
A: Signals update with each new candle on the selected timeframe (1D, 2D, or 1W). For example, on the default 2D setting, signals are recalculated every two days as new candles form. This helps reduce noise while maintaining timely analysis of market conditions.
Q: Can I add spot trading pairs?
A: No, the screener is optimized for Binance USDT perpetual futures pairs for data consistency and analysis purposes. While spot and perpetual prices typically align closely due to arbitrage, using a single data source (Binance) and contract type (USDT perpetual) ensures uniform data quality and analysis across all pairs. This standardization helps maintain reliable technical analysis and signal generation.
Q: How many coins can I add to my custom list?
A: Users can add up to 10 custom symbols to their watchlist. This limit is designed to maintain optimal performance while allowing focused monitoring of specific assets. The custom list complements the predefined categories that cover over 300 pairs.
Q: What determines signal confidence levels?
A: Signal confidence is calculated through a weighted algorithm that considers multiple factors: trend strength (Hull MA, DMI/ADX), momentum indicators (RSI, SRSI), volatility measurements (RVI, ATR, BB), volume analysis (OBV, volume trends), and price action patterns. Higher confidence levels indicate stronger alignment across these factors.
Q: Are signals guaranteed to work?
A: No. Signals are analytical tools based on historical and current market data, not guaranteed predictions. They should be used as one component of a comprehensive trading strategy that includes proper risk management, position sizing, and additional confirmation factors. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Q: Why does the screener need higher timeframes?
A: Higher timeframes (1D minimum) provide several benefits: reduced market noise, more reliable technical signals, better trend identification, and lower likelihood of false signals. They also align better with institutional trading patterns and allow for a more thorough analysis of market conditions across multiple indicators.
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Conclusion
The Altcoins Screener is a comprehensive crypto market analysis tool that:
Scans 300+ cryptocurrencies across 9 sectors on a single chart
Combines technical indicators and social metrics for signal generation
Identifies potential trading opportunities through color-coded visuals
Saves time by eliminating the need to monitor multiple charts
The tool is suited for:
Market overview and sector rotation analysis
Quick assessment of market conditions
Technical and social sentiment tracking
Systematic trading approach with alerts
Use this screener with caution and as a complement to any other tool you use to define your trading strategy.
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Disclaimer
This indicator is for informational and educational purposes only:
Not financial advice: This indicator should not be considered investment advice.
No guarantee of accuracy: The indicator's calculations and signals are based on specific algorithms and data sources, but accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Market conditions can change rapidly.
Past performance is not predictive: Past performance of the indicator's signals or any specific asset is not indicative of future results.
Substantial risk of loss: Trading cryptocurrencies involves a substantial risk of loss. You can lose money trading these assets.
User responsibility: Users are solely responsible for their own trading decisions and should exercise caution.
Independent research required: Always conduct thorough independent research (DYOR) before making any trading decisions.
Technical analysis is one of many tools: Technical analysis, including the output of this indicator, is just one tool among many and should not be relied upon exclusively.
Risk management is essential: Use proper risk management techniques, including position sizing and stop-loss orders.
Comprehensive strategy: Use this tool as part of a comprehensive trading strategy, not as a standalone solution.
No liability for trading results: The Author assumes no responsibility or liability for any trading results or losses incurred as a result of using this indicator.
No TradingView affiliation: SwissAlgo is an independent entity and is not affiliated with or endorsed by TradingView.
LunarCrush data: The indicator utilizes publicly available data from LunarCrush. LunarCrush data and trademarks are the property of LunarCrush.
Consult a financial advisor: Consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
By using this indicator, you acknowledge and agree to these terms. If you do not agree with these terms, please refrain from using this indicator.
ICT Concepts: MML, Order Blocks, FVG, OTECore ICT Trading Concepts
These strategies are designed to identify high-probability trading opportunities by analyzing institutional order flow and market psychology.
1. Market Maker Liquidity (MML) / Liquidity Pools
Idea: Institutional traders ("market makers") place orders around key price levels where retail traders’ stop losses cluster (e.g., above swing highs or below swing lows).
Application: Look for "liquidity grabs" where price briefly spikes to these levels before reversing.
Example: If price breaks a recent high but reverses sharply, it may indicate a liquidity grab to trigger retail stops before a trend reversal.
2. Order Blocks (OB)
Idea: Institutional orders are often concentrated in specific price zones ("order blocks") where large buy/sell decisions occurred.
Application: Identify bullish order blocks (strong buying zones) or bearish order blocks (strong selling zones) on higher timeframes (e.g., 1H/4H charts).
Example: A bullish order block forms after a strong rally; price often retests this zone later as support.
3. Fair Value Gap (FVG)
Idea: A price imbalance occurs when candles gap without overlapping, creating an area of "unfair" price that the market often revisits.
Application: Trade the retracement to fill the FVG. A bullish FVG acts as support, and a bearish FVG acts as resistance.
Example: Three consecutive candles create a gap; price later returns to fill this gap, offering a entry point.
4. Time-Based Analysis (NY Session, London Kill Zones)
Idea: Institutional activity peaks during specific times (e.g., 7 AM – 11 AM New York time).
Application: Focus on trades during high-liquidity periods when banks and hedge funds are active.
Example: The "London Kill Zone" (2 AM – 5 AM EST) often sees volatility due to European market openings.
5. Optimal Trade Entry (OTE)
Idea: A retracement level (similar to Fibonacci retracement) where institutions re-enter trends after a pullback.
Application: Look for 62–79% retracements in a trend to align with institutional accumulation/distribution zones.
Example: In an uptrend, price retraces 70% before resuming upward—enter long here.
6. Stop Hunts
Idea: Institutions manipulate price to trigger retail stop losses before reversing direction.
Application: Avoid placing stops at obvious levels (e.g., above/below recent swings). Instead, use wider stops or wait for confirmation.
Fair Value Gap (FVG) by AlgoMaxxFair Value Gap (FVG) by AlgoMaxx
Advanced Fair Value Gap (FVG) detector with dynamic support/resistance lines. This professional-grade tool helps traders identify and track important market inefficiencies through Fair Value Gaps.
Features:
• Auto-detection of bullish and bearish FVGs
• Dynamic dotted extension lines for latest FVGs
• Smart gap filtering system
• Color-coded visualization
• Customizable parameters
• Clean, optimized code
Key Functions:
• Detects imbalance zones between candlesticks
• Marks FVGs with color-coded boxes
• Extends dotted lines for active reference levels
• Automatically updates with new gap formations
• Tracks gap fills in real-time
Inputs:
• Lookback Period: Historical gaps to display
• Minimum Gap Size %: Filter for gap significance
• Bullish/Bearish Colors: Visual customization
• Show Filled Gaps: Toggle filled gap visibility
Practical Applications:
1. Support/Resistance Levels
2. Mean Reversion Trading
3. Trend Continuation Setups
4. Market Structure Analysis
5. Price Action Trading
Usage Tips:
• Higher timeframes (1H+) provide more reliable signals
• Multiple FVGs in one zone indicate stronger levels
• Use in conjunction with other technical tools
• Monitor price reactions at FVG levels
• Consider gaps as zones rather than exact prices
Note: This is a premium-grade indicator designed for serious traders. Works best on higher timeframes where price inefficiencies are more significant.
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Version: 1.0
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Disclaimer:
This indicator is for informational purposes only. Trade at your own risk and always use proper risk management.
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Reversal rehersal v1This indicator was designed to identify potential market reversal zones using a combination of RSI thresholds (shooting range/falling range), candlestick patterns, and Fair Value Gaps (FVGs). By combining all these elements into one indicator, it allow for outputting high probability buy/sell signals for use by scalpers on low timeframes like 1-15 mins, for quick but small profits.
Note: that this has been mainly tested on DE40 index on the 1 min timeframe, and need to be adjusted to whichever timeframe and symbol you intend to use. Refer to the backtester feature for checking if this indicator may work for you.
The indicator use RSI ranges from two timeframes to highlight where momentum is building up. During these areas, it will look for certain candlestick patterns (Sweeps as the primary one) and check for existance of fair value gaps to further enhance the hitrate of the signal.
The logic for FVG detection was based on ©pmk07's work with MTF FVG tiny indicator. Several major changes was implemented though and incorporated into this indicator. Among these are:
Automatically adjustments of FVG boxes when mitigated partially and options to extend/cull boxes for performance and clarity.
Backtesting Table (Experimental):
This indicator also features an optional simplified table to review historical theoretical performance of signals, including win rate, profit/loss, and trade statistics. This does not take commision or slippage into consideration.
Usage Notes:
Setup:
1. Add the indicator to your chart.
2. Decide if you want to use Long or Short (or both).
3. If you're scalping on ie. 1 min time frame, make sure to set FVG's to higher timeframes (ie. 5, 15, 60).
4. Enable the 'Show backtest results' and adjust the 'Signals' og 'Take profit' and 'Stop loss' values until you are satisfied with the results.
Use:
1. Setup an alert based on either of the 'BullishShooting range' or 'BearishFalling range' alerts. This will draw your attention to watch for the possible setups.
2. Verify if there's a significant imbalance prior to the signal before taking the trade. Otherwise this may invalidate the setup.
3. Once a signal is shown on the graph (either Green arrow up for buys/Red arrow down for sells) - you should enter a trade with the given 'Take profit' and 'Stop loss' values.
4. (optional) Setup an alert for either the Strong/Weak signals. Which corresponds to when one of the arrows are printed.
Important: This is the way I use it myself, but use at own risk and remember to combine with other indicators for further confluence. Remember this is no crystal ball and I do not guarantee profitable results. The indicator merely show signals with high probability setups for scalping.
FVG Detector (Gholam version)The Fair Value Gap (FVG) Detector is a powerful tool designed to identify and highlight potential imbalance areas in the market. Fair Value Gaps, also known as "FVG" or "Liquidity Gaps," are price ranges where there has been little or no trading activity. These gaps can often act as key levels of support or resistance and may represent areas where price is likely to return to for a fill, providing potential trading opportunities.
This indicator automatically scans and marks these gaps on the chart, helping traders quickly spot areas of interest for potential reversals or continuation patterns.
