Adaptive Trend Mapper-ATM [Arjo]Adaptive Trend Mapper (ATM) is a directional pressure indicator designed to visualize how buying and selling commitment evolves during market trends.
Instead of focusing on price direction alone, ATM maps who is exerting stronger pressure —buyers or sellers—and how that pressure expands, weakens, or compresses over time.
Idea
ATM is built around a single concept:
Directional pressure is best understood by weighting trend strength against directional imbalance .
To achieve this, the indicator transforms trend strength into two opposing pressure measures:
Bull Pressure Index
Bear Pressure Index
These indices expand, contract, and converge based on how strongly buyers or sellers are committing, rather than simply tracking momentum or price changes.
How It Works
1. Bull & Bear Pressure Indices
ATM derives two pressure curves by weighting trend strength against directional imbalance:
The Bull Pressure Index increases when upward pressure strengthens.
The Bear Pressure Index increases when downward pressure strengthens.
Both indices operate on a 0–100 scale and are designed to diverge during strong trends and converge during non-directional or compressed phases.
Optional smoothing can be applied to reduce noise and improve readability.
2. Compression / Squeeze Detection
When:
Trend strength weakens,
Bull and Bear pressure converge,
And convergence continues over time,
ATM highlights a compression zone, signaling reduced directional conviction.
These zones often precede directional expansion once pressure rebuilds.
3. Adaptive Trend Context
An adaptive smoothed price curve is displayed on the chart to provide trend context.
Color changes reflect short-term directional shifts, helping align pressure signals with price structure.
This component is contextual only and does not generate signals by itself.
4. Optional Trend Bias Reference
An optional EMA-50 can be enabled to help identify broader directional bias and align pressure behavior with the prevailing trend.
5. Step-Based Visualization
The pressure indices can be optionally step-compressed, improving clarity on fast or noisy charts by reducing minor fluctuations.
How to Use ATM
Rising Bull Pressure → strengthening buyer commitment
Rising Bear Pressure → strengthening seller commitment
Wide separation between indices → strong directional trend
Convergence with compression highlight → range or pre-breakout environment
Notes
ATM uses widely known market concepts such as trend strength, directional imbalance, and adaptive smoothing as conceptual inputs.
All calculations, pressure mapping logic, and compression detection are original implementations developed specifically for this script.
ATM is effective when used to assess participation quality, not as a standalone signal generator.
Disclaimer
This indicator is intended for analysis and educational purposes only.
It does not generate buy or sell signals.
Always apply proper risk management.
Happy Trading.
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Dip Buy/Sell Signals (Vix Fix + MA Deviation + TRMAD) [DotGain]Dip Buy/Sell Signals (Vix Fix + MA Deviation + TRMAD)
This indicator combines three proven market stress and mean-reversion components to identify potential buy and sell opportunities during extended market conditions.
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📌 Included Components
1️⃣ Volatility-Based Stress Filter (Vix Fix)
Detects short-term market panic using relative price movement.
Signals are generated only during periods of elevated volatility or market stress.
2️⃣ Moving Average Deviation (MA Deviation)
Identifies overbought and oversold conditions based on the percentage deviation from a selected moving average.
Supported MA types:
• EMA
• SMA
• RMA
• VWMA
• WMA
• TEMA
3️⃣ TRMAD (True Range Mean Absolute Deviation)
Measures the distance of price from its mean relative to current volatility.
Useful for filtering extreme price moves and reducing false signals.
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📈 Trading Signals
Buy Signal:
• Elevated market volatility
• Price significantly below the moving average
• TRMAD below the defined threshold
Sell Signal:
• Elevated market volatility
• Price significantly above the moving average
• TRMAD above the defined threshold
Signals are visualized directly on the chart:
• Buy: green label below the candle
• Sell: red label above the candle
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⚙️ Settings & Customization
All components are fully adjustable:
• Lookback periods
• Moving average types and lengths
• Volatility and threshold levels
This makes the indicator suitable for:
• Intraday trading
• Swing trading
• Crypto, Forex, indices, and equities
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Disclaimer
This "Dip Buy/Sell Signals (Vix Fix + MA Deviation + TRMAD)" (DipSig) indicator is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not, and should not be construed as, financial, investment, or trading advice.
The signals generated by this tool (both "Buy" and "Sell") are the result of a specific set of algorithmic conditions. They are not a direct recommendation to buy or sell any asset. All trading and investing in financial markets involves substantial risk of loss. You can lose all of your invested capital.
Past performance is not indicative of future results. The signals generated may produce false or losing trades. The creator (© DotGain) assumes no liability for any financial losses or damages you may incur as a result of using this indicator.
You are solely responsible for your own trading and investment decisions. Always conduct your own research (DYOR) and consider your personal risk tolerance before making any trades.
Aurora Volatility Bands [JOAT]Aurora Volatility Bands - Dynamic ATR-Based Envelope System
Introduction and Purpose
Aurora Volatility Bands is an open-source overlay indicator that creates multi-layered volatility envelopes around price using ATR (Average True Range) calculations. The core problem this indicator solves is that static bands (like fixed percentage envelopes) fail to adapt to changing market conditions. During high volatility, static bands are too tight; during low volatility, they're too wide.
This indicator addresses that by using ATR-based dynamic bands that automatically expand during volatile periods and contract during quiet periods, providing contextually appropriate support/resistance levels at all times.
Why These Components Work Together
The indicator combines three analytical approaches:
1. Triple-Layer Band System - Inner (1x ATR), Outer (2x ATR), and Extreme (3x ATR) bands provide graduated levels of significance
2. Volatility State Detection - Compares current ATR to historical average to classify market regime
3. Multiple MA Types - Allows customization of the center line calculation method
These components complement each other:
The triple-layer system gives traders multiple reference points - inner bands for normal moves, outer for significant moves, extreme for rare events
Volatility state detection tells you WHEN bands are expanding or contracting, helping anticipate breakouts or mean-reversion
MA type selection lets you match the indicator to your trading style (faster EMA vs smoother SMA)
How the Calculation Works
The bands are calculated using ATR multiplied by configurable factors:
float atr = ta.atr(atrPeriod)
float innerUpper = centerMA + (atr * innerMult)
float outerUpper = centerMA + (atr * outerMult)
float extremeUpper = centerMA + (atr * extremeMult)
Volatility state is determined by comparing current ATR percentage to its historical average:
float atrPercent = (atr / close) * 100
float avgAtrPercent = ta.sma(atrPercent, volatilityLookback)
float volatilityRatio = atrPercent / avgAtrPercent
bool isExpanding = volatilityRatio > 1.2 // 20%+ above average
bool isContracting = volatilityRatio < 0.8 // 20%+ below average
Signal Types
Band Touch - Price reaches inner, outer, or extreme bands
Mean Reversion - Price returns to center after touching outer/extreme bands
Breakout - Sustained move beyond outer bands during volatility expansion
Dashboard Information
Volatility - Current state (EXPANDING/CONTRACTING/NORMAL)
Vol Ratio - Current volatility vs average (e.g., 1.5x = 50% above average)
ATR - Current ATR value
ATR % - ATR as percentage of price
Zone - Current price position (EXTREME HIGH/UPPER ZONE/CENTER ZONE/etc.)
Position - Price position as percentage within band structure
Width - Total band width as percentage of price
Using SMA in settings:
How to Use This Indicator
For Mean-Reversion Trading:
1. Wait for price to touch outer or extreme bands
2. Check that volatility state is NORMAL or CONTRACTING (not expanding)
3. Look for reversal candlestick patterns at the band
4. Enter toward center MA with stop beyond the band
For Breakout Trading:
1. Wait for volatility state to show EXPANDING
2. Look for price closing beyond outer bands
3. Enter in direction of breakout
4. Use the band as trailing stop reference
For Volatility Analysis:
1. Monitor volatility ratio for regime changes
2. CONTRACTING often precedes large moves (squeeze)
3. EXPANDING confirms trend strength
Using VWMA and Mean Reversion Signal/MR:
Input Parameters
ATR Period (14) - Period for ATR calculation
Inner/Outer/Extreme Multipliers (1.0/2.0/3.0) - Band distance from center
MA Type (EMA) - Center line calculation method
MA Period (20) - Period for center line
Volatility Comparison Period (20) - Lookback for volatility state
Timeframe Recommendations
15m-1H: Good for intraday mean-reversion
4H-Daily: Best for swing trading and breakout identification
Weekly: Useful for position trading and major level identification
Limitations
ATR-based bands lag during sudden volatility spikes
Mean-reversion signals can fail in strong trends
Breakout signals may whipsaw in ranging markets
Works best on liquid instruments with consistent volatility patterns
Open-Source and Disclaimer
This script is published as open-source under the Mozilla Public License 2.0 for educational purposes. The source code is fully visible and can be studied to understand how each component works.
This indicator does not constitute financial advice. Band touches do not guarantee reversals. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always use proper risk management, position sizing, and stop-losses.
- Made with passion by officialjackofalltrades
Adaptive Regime Z-Score (ARZ)Adaptive Regime Z-Score (ARZ) — Description
Adaptive Regime Z-Score (ARZ) is a regime-weighted, volatility-normalized price deviation histogram.
It measures the distance between price and a slow EMA (market center), normalized by ATR, and amplifies this deviation only when a directional trend regime is confirmed.
The output is displayed as a signed histogram, capped between -100 and +100, with directional regime awareness (bullish or bearish trends).
🔍 What ARZ measures
Normalized price deviation
Distance of price from the EMA center, expressed in ATR units and scaled to a fixed range.
Directional trend regime detection
A trend regime is confirmed only when all three conditions align:
EMA slope has a clear direction
Price is sufficiently far from the EMA (ATR-based distance)
ADX is above its threshold
Regime-weighted deviation
When a trend regime is active, the deviation is scaled by a trend-strength score
When no trend is detected, the output collapses toward zero
📊 How to read the histogram
Green bars → confirmed bullish trend regime
(price extended above EMA, positive deviation)
Red bars → confirmed bearish trend regime
(price extended below EMA, negative deviation)
Near-zero values → no confirmed trend regime
(range / transition state, not highlighted)
There is no separate “ranging” histogram:
absence of bars (or minimal values) implicitly represents non-trending conditions.
🎨 Visual elements
Histogram
Green = bullish trend regime
Red = bearish trend regime
Intensity reflects trend strength × extension
Highlighted only when a directional trend regime is active
Neutral otherwise
Upper / Lower Visual Levels
Reference levels only
Options Liquidity Meter (OLM)❓ The question behind this indicator
When trading options, it is common to experience situations where price moves in the expected direction, yet the option contract does not increase in value as anticipated.
This typically happens when one or more of the following conditions is missing:
Insufficient liquidity participation
Lack of volatility expansion
Weak or passive order flow
Options Liquidity Meter (OLM) was created to address this specific question:
“If price moves from here, are there conditions for option premiums to actually expand?”
🎯 What this indicator does
Options Liquidity Meter is a context tool, not a trading system.
It evaluates whether the current market environment is favorable for option premium expansion , based on three core engines:
Liquidity (Relative Volume)
Measures whether price movement is supported by meaningful participation.
Volatility State
Identifies compression, release, and expansion phases, where options tend to respond differently.
Order Flow Activity (OBV-based)
Acts as a proxy for active vs. passive participation, helping filter hollow moves.
These components are combined into a single, easy-to-read options context.
🟢🟡🔴 Options Context Output
The indicator displays one consolidated state:
RED — NO EXPANSION
Price may move, but option premiums often do not respond.
YELLOW — BUILDING
Liquidity or volatility is developing. Conditions are improving but not fully aligned.
GREEN — EXPANSION LIKELY
Liquidity, volatility expansion, and active flow are aligned.
This is a favorable environment for option premium expansion.
The same logic is reflected visually through the background color and summarized in the dashboard.
📊 How to read the dashboard
The dashboard shows:
Liquidity: LOW / OK / HIGH
Volatility: COMPRESSED / RELEASED / EXPANDING
Order Flow: FLAT / ACTIVE
Options Context: NO EXPANSION / BUILDING / EXPANSION LIKELY
Below, a Background Color Meaning section explains what each color represents, making the indicator intuitive and educational.
📍 Where to apply this indicator
Options Liquidity Meter must be applied to the underlying asset chart, such as:
Indices (SPY, SPX, QQQ, etc.)
Stocks
Futures
ETFs
It is not designed to be applied to option contracts themselves.
The indicator evaluates the market conditions of the underlying, which are the drivers that influence option premium behavior.
Contract selection (strike, delta, gamma, expiration) remains the trader’s responsibility.
🧠 How to use it
Use your own methodology to define:
Direction
Structure
Entries and exits
Use Options Liquidity Meter to evaluate:
Whether the current environment supports option premium expansion
If the context is RED, be cautious — price may move without rewarding options.
If the context is GREEN, the environment is statistically more favorable for options responsiveness.
🔗 Complementary tools
Options Liquidity Meter is designed to complement, not replace, other tools.
It works well alongside:
Opening Path Selector (EMA200 Context Tool)
For deciding which asset offers the cleanest directional context.
Multi-Tool VWAP + EMAs (Multi-Timeframe) + Key Levels
For in-chart structure, bias, and reference levels.
Each tool addresses a different stage of the decision process and can be used independently.
⚠️ Important notes
This indicator provides context only
It does not generate trading signals
No indicator guarantees results
Use at your own risk.
Open Interest Weighted Average Price [Arjo]Open Interest Weighted Average Price , or OIWAP , is a simple visual indicator that shows the average price of an asset based on changes in open interest .
Instead of using trading volume like VWAP, this indicator gives more weight to prices where new futures contracts are being added or removed . This helps highlight the price levels where traders are actively building or closing positions.
The indicator shows:
A main line that represents the average price weighted by open interest changes.
Upper and lower bands (standard deviation bands) that show how far the price moves away from this average.
OIWAP is mainly useful for NSE futures markets , where open interest data is available. It helps traders visually understand where most market participation and positioning are taking place relative to price .
Concepts:
Applies statistical concepts, including weighted averaging and standard deviation, to open interest data
Uses the absolute change in open interest as a weighting factor for each price point
Creates a dynamic average that reflects where significant open interest activity has occurred during a given period
Standard deviation bands are computed from this weighted average to show the statistical spread of prices around the OIWAP line
Resets calculations based on user-selected time periods (daily, weekly, monthly, or session-based)
Allows for fresh analysis at regular intervals
Similar concept to volume-weighted average price (VWAP) indicators, but uses open interest changes as the weighting component
Features:
Weighted Average: Calculates a central line based on contract activity.
Flexible Anchors: Allows users to choose the reset period for the calculation.
Volatility Bands: Displays outer and mid-bands to visualize price stretches.
Data Check: Built-in alerts notify you if Open Interest data is missing for a symbol.
Visual Zones: Color-coded areas help identify price location at a glance.
How To Use
When you add the indicator to your chart, you will see:
A main OIWAP line — the open-interest-weighted price level
Mid-bands around the line (±0.5 standard deviations)
Outer bands farther away (±2.0 standard deviations)
Shaded background zones between these lines
You can:
Change the reset period to see how the average behaves over different time ranges
Adjust the timeframe for open-interest data
Turn mid-bands on or off
Adjust colors and styles to improve readability
Conclusion
The OIWAP indicator serves as an educational tool for visualizing the relationship between price movements and open interest activity in futures markets
Presents a weighted average price line along with statistical deviation bands
Offers a structured framework for chart analysis
Customizable settings allow users to adapt the display to their analytical preferences
Maintains focus on visual interpretation rather than directional predictions
Functions as a supplementary charting overlay that may complement other forms of technical and fundamental analysis
Disclaimer
This indicator is for educational and visual-analysis purposes only. It does not provide trading signals, financial advice, or guaranteed outcomes . You should perform your own research and consult a licensed financial professional when needed. All trading decisions are solely the responsibility of the user.
ATR-Normalized VWMA DeviationThis indicator measures how far price deviates from the Volume-Weighted Moving Average ( VWMA ), normalized by market volatility ( ATR ). It identifies significant price reversal points by combining price structure and volatility-adjusted deviation behavior.
The core idea is to use VWMA as a dynamic trend anchor, then measure how far price travels away from it relative to recent volatility . This helps highlight when price has stretched too far and may be due for a reversal or pullback.
How it works:
VWMA deviation is calculated as the difference between price and the VWMA.
That deviation is divided by ATR (Average True Range) to normalize for current volatility.
The script tracks the highest and lowest normalized deviations over the chosen lookback period.
It also tracks price structure (highest/lowest highs/lows) over the same period.
A reversal signal is generated when a historical extreme in deviation aligns with a price structure extreme, and a confirmed reversal candle forms.
You get visual signals and color highlights where these conditions occur.
Settings explained:
Lookback period defines how many bars the script uses to find recent extremes.
ATR length controls how volatility is measured.
VWMA length controls how the volume-weighted moving average is calculated.
Signal filters help refine entries based on price vs deviation behavior.
Display options let you customize how signals and levels appear on the chart.
This indicator is especially useful for spotting potential turning points where price has moved far from VWMA relative to volatility, suggesting possible exhaustion or overextension.
Tips for use:
Combine with broader trend context (higher timeframe support/resistance).
Use with risk management rules (position sizing, stops) — signals are guides, not guaranteed entries.
Adjust lookback and ATR settings based on your trading timeframe and asset volatility.
SMC Post-Analysis Lab [PhenLabs]📊 SMC Post-Analysis Lab
Version: PineScript™ v6
📌 Description
The SMC Post-Analysis Lab is a dedicated hindsight analysis tool built for traders who want to understand what really happened during any historical trading period. Unlike forward-looking indicators, this tool lets you scroll back through time and instantly receive algorithmic classification of market states using Smart Money Concepts methodology.
Whether you’re reviewing a losing trade, studying a successful session, or building your pattern recognition skills, this indicator provides immediate context. The expansion-aware algorithm processes price action within your selected window and outputs clear, actionable classifications ranging from Parabolic Expansion to Consolidation Inducements.
Stop relying on subjective post-trade analysis. Let the algorithm objectively tell you whether institutional players were accumulating, distributing, or running inducements during your trades.
🚀 Points of Innovation
First indicator specifically designed for SMC-based post-trade review rather than live signal generation
Dual-mode analysis system allowing both dynamic scrollback and precise date selection
Expansion-aware classification algorithm that weighs range position against net displacement
Real-time efficiency metrics calculating directional quality of price movement
Integrated visual FVG detection within the analysis window only
Interactive table with clickable date range adjustment via chart interface
🔧 Core Components
Pivot Detection Engine: Uses configurable pivot length to identify significant swing highs and lows for structure break detection
Window Calculator: Determines active analysis zone based on either bar offset or timestamp boundaries
Data Aggregator: Tracks window open, high, low, close and counts bullish/bearish structure break events
State Classification Algorithm: Applies hierarchical logic to determine market state from six possible classifications
Visual Renderer: Draws structure breaks, FVG boxes, and window highlighting within the active zone
🔥 Key Features
Sliding Window Mode: Use the Scroll Back slider to dynamically move your analysis zone backwards through history bar-by-bar
Date Range Mode: Select specific start and end timestamps for precise session or trade review
Six Market State Classifications: Parabolic Expansion (Bull/Bear), Bullish/Bearish Order Flow, Accumulation/Distribution Reversal, and Consolidation/Inducement
Range Position Percentile: See exactly where price closed relative to the window’s high-low range as a percentage
Bull/Bear Event Counter: Quantified count of structure breaks in each direction during the analysis period
Efficiency Calculation: Net move divided by total range reveals trending quality versus chop
🎨 Visualization
Blue Window Highlight: Active analysis zone is clearly marked with blue background shading on the chart
Structure Break Lines: Dashed lines appear at each bullish or bearish structure break within the window
FVG Boxes: Fair Value Gaps automatically render as semi-transparent boxes in bullish or bearish colors
Dashboard Table: Top-right positioned table displays State, Analysis description, and Metrics in real-time
Color-Coded States: Each classification uses distinct coloring for immediate visual recognition
Interactive Tip Row: Optional help text guides users on clicking the table to adjust date range
📖 Usage Guidelines
General Configuration
Analysis Mode: Default is Sliding Window. Choose Date Range for specific timestamp analysis.
Sliding Window Settings
Scroll Back (Bars): Default 0. Increase to move window backwards into history.
Window Width (Bars): Default 100. Range 20-50 for scalping, 100+ for swing analysis.
Date Range Settings
Start Date: Select the beginning timestamp for your analysis period.
End Date: Select the ending timestamp for your analysis period.
Visual Settings
Show Help Tip: Default true. Toggle to hide instructional row in dashboard.
Bullish Color: Default teal. Customize for bullish elements.
Bearish Color: Default red. Customize for bearish elements.
SMC Parameters
Pivot Length: Default 5. Lower values (3-5) catch minor breaks. Higher values (10+) focus on major swings.
✅ Best Use Cases
Post-trade review to understand why entries succeeded or failed
Session analysis to identify institutional activity patterns
Trade journaling with objective algorithmic classifications
Pattern recognition training through historical scrollback
Identifying whether stop hunts were inducements or legitimate breaks
Comparing your real-time read versus what the algorithm detected
⚠️ Limitations
Designed for historical analysis only, not live trade signals
Classification accuracy depends on appropriate pivot length for the timeframe
FVG detection uses simple gap logic without mitigation tracking
State classification is based on window data only, not broader context
Requires manual scrolling or date input to review different periods
💡 What Makes This Unique
Purpose-Built for Review: Unlike most indicators focused on live signals, this is designed specifically for post-trade analysis
Expansion-Aware Logic: Algorithm weighs both position in range AND directional efficiency for accurate state detection
Interactive Date Control: Click the dashboard table to reveal draggable anchors for window adjustment directly on chart
🔬 How It Works
1. Window Definition:
User selects either Sliding Window or Date Range mode
System calculates which bars fall within the active analysis zone
Active zone receives blue background highlighting
2. Data Collection:
Algorithm captures window open, running high, running low, and current close
Structure breaks are detected when price crosses above last pivot high or below last pivot low
Bullish and bearish events are counted separately
3. State Classification:
Range Position calculates where close sits as percentage of high-low range
Efficiency calculates net move divided by total range
Hierarchical logic applies priority rules from Parabolic states down to Consolidation
4. Output Rendering:
Dashboard table updates with State title, Analysis description, and Metrics
Visual elements render within window only to keep chart clean
Colors reflect bullish, bearish, or neutral classification
💡 Note:
This indicator is intended for educational and review purposes. Use it to develop your understanding of Smart Money Concepts by analyzing what institutional order flow looked like during historical periods. Combine insights with your own analysis methodology for best results.
SMA MAD Trend [Alpha Extract]A sophisticated trend identification system that combines Simple Moving Average with Mean Absolute Deviation methodology to create adaptive Super Trend-style bands with advanced strength filtering and gradient visualization. Utilizing ADX-based trend strength validation and slope analysis for signal quality enhancement, this indicator delivers institutional-grade trend detection with dynamic ATR-based ribbon visualization and comprehensive strength measurement. The system's dual-filter architecture eliminates false signals during weak or choppy market conditions while maintaining sensitivity to genuine trend establishment and reversal events.
🔶 Advanced SMA-MAD Band Construction
Implements innovative Mean Absolute Deviation calculation around Simple Moving Average baseline to create volatility-adaptive bands with ratcheting logic for trend persistence. The system calculates MAD by measuring absolute price deviations from the mean, then applies configurable multipliers to generate upper and lower bands that adjust to changing market conditions while preventing premature band violations.
// Core SMA-MAD Framework
SMA_Value = ta.sma(close, SMA_Length)
Mean = ta.sma(close, MAD_Length)
Abs_Deviation = abs(close - Mean)
MAD_Value = ta.sma(Abs_Deviation, MAD_Length)
// Adaptive Bands
Upper_Band = SMA_Value + MAD_Factor * MAD_Value
Lower_Band = SMA_Value - MAD_Factor * MAD_Value
🔶 Intelligent Dual-Filter System
Features comprehensive trend validation using ADX strength measurement and slope analysis to eliminate low-conviction signals during ranging or consolidating markets. The system calculates normalized slope strength using ATR scaling and combines with ADX threshold analysis, generating filtered trend states that distinguish genuine trends from temporary price fluctuations.
🔶 Dynamic Trend Strength Engine
Implements sophisticated strength calculation combining slope intensity and ADX readings to produce normalized 0-100% strength scores with gradient colour intensity modulation. The system normalizes slope by minimum threshold and ADX by configurable level, multiplying factors to create composite strength measurement that drives visual feedback intensity across all indicator elements.
🔶 Super Trend-Style Direction Logic
Utilizes classic Super Trend methodology adapted for SMA-MAD bands, where trend direction flips occur on opposite band violations with persistent state maintenance. The system tracks previous band levels with ratcheting behaviour that adjusts bands only when price movement or new calculations warrant changes, preventing oscillation during normal volatility.
🔶 ATR-Based Ribbon Visualization
Provides dynamic ribbon overlay using ATR-scaled width around the trend line with opacity modulation based on trend strength for intuitive conviction assessment. The system creates upper and lower ribbon bounds at configurable ATR multiples, filling the channel with gradient-adjusted transparency that increases during strong trends and fades during weak conditions.
🔶 Multi-Dimensional Visual Architecture
Provides complete chart integration through trend line overlay, ATR ribbon fills, candle colouring, background glow, and transition signal labels with configurable visibility toggles. The system enables traders to customize display density from minimal (trend line only) to comprehensive (all visual elements) while maintaining consistent colour scheme and strength-based intensity across components.
🔶 Slope Strength Validation
Calculates ATR-normalized slope over configurable lookback periods to measure trend line momentum and filter sideways price action. The system compares absolute slope against minimum threshold requirements, preventing trend signals when price movement relative to the trend line lacks sufficient directional conviction regardless of band position.
🔶 Signal Generation Framework
Generates trend change signals when filtered direction state transitions from bearish to bullish or vice versa, with label placement and alert integration. The system implements state persistence that maintains previous trend until both ADX and slope filters confirm directional change, reducing whipsaw signals while capturing genuine reversals with minimal lag.
🔶 Performance Optimization Framework
Utilizes efficient calculation methods with optimized variable management and configurable parameters for balance between responsiveness and stability. The system includes intelligent state tracking with NA handling for initial bars and smooth gradient calculations that maintain performance across extended historical periods and real-time updates.
This indicator delivers sophisticated trend identification through Mean Absolute Deviation methodology combined with dual-strength filtering for superior signal quality. Unlike traditional Super Trend indicators that rely solely on ATR bands, the SMA-MAD approach uses statistical deviation measurement while incorporating ADX strength and slope validation to eliminate false signals during choppy conditions. The system's gradient-based visual feedback, ATR ribbon visualization, comprehensive dashboard, and multi-dimensional filtering make it essential for traders seeking reliable trend-following approaches with clear conviction measurement across cryptocurrency, forex, and equity markets. The combination of adaptive bands, strength-based transparency, and intelligent filtering creates an institutional-grade trend system suitable for systematic trading strategies.
Market Pressure Regime [Interakktive]The Market Pressure Regime (MPR) is a 4-state market classifier that models how structural forces create "pressure zones" — regions where price movement is either supported (Release) or suppressed (Pinned) by market microstructure.
It combines compression analysis, follow-through efficiency, and stress detection into a composite pressure score, classifying markets into Release, Suppressed, Transition, or Trap states — helping traders understand WHY price is moving (or not moving) in the current environment.
█ USAGE
MPR addresses a core question traders face: Is the market in a regime where directional moves are likely to follow through, or is it structurally pinned?
For swing traders, MPR identifies Release phases where momentum strategies work best, and Suppressed phases where mean reversion dominates.
For day traders, it highlights Trap conditions — high effort with no follow-through — where reversals are probable and trend entries fail.
🔹 The 4-State Model
The indicator classifies markets into four distinct regimes:
• Release (Teal): Pressure score ≥ +5. Directional flow dominates. Price moves efficiently with follow-through. Favor trend continuation.
• Suppressed (Grey): Pressure score ≤ -5. Compression dominates. Price is range-bound or pinned. Fade extremes, expect reversion.
• Transition (Amber): Score between thresholds OR instability detected. Regime is uncertain — wait for confirmation before committing.
• Trap (Magenta): High stress + low follow-through. Effort without result. Expect reversals.
🔹 Reading the Pressure Histogram
The histogram displays the composite Pressure Score (range approximately -100 to +100):
• Positive values: Follow-through exceeds compression. Market is "releasing" — directional moves are supported.
• Negative values: Compression exceeds follow-through. Market is "suppressed" — price movement is constrained.
• Color reflects confirmed state: The histogram uses persistence filtering — a state must hold for N bars before the color changes, preventing false signals from noise.
🔹 The 5-Stage Calculation
MPR synthesizes five analytical stages into the final state:
1. Compression Score: Measures how tight the current range is relative to ATR. High compression suggests structural forces are pinning price.
2. Follow-Through Score: Measures price path efficiency (MER-style). Efficient moves indicate genuine directional flow, not chop.
3. Stress Score: Detects effort-without-result (ERD-style). High volume or range with no price progress = absorption.
4. Composite Pressure: Combines follow-through and compression into a single directional score.
5. Persistence Filter: Requires states to hold for configurable bars before confirming, eliminating flickering.
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Core Settings
• ATR Length: Period for volatility normalization. Default 14.
• Baseline Lookback: Period for compression and efficiency baselines. Default 20.
• Volume Average Length: Period for stress calculation baseline. Default 20.
State Classification
• Release Threshold: Pressure score above this = Release. Default +5.
• Suppressed Threshold: Pressure score below this = Suppressed. Default -5.
• Trap Threshold: Stress score above this (with low follow-through) = Trap. Default 30.
• Persistence Bars: Bars required to confirm state change. Default 3.
• Stability Lookback: Period for stability calculation. Default 20.
• Stability Threshold: Below this = forced Transition state. Default 0.5.
Visual Settings
• Show Pressure Histogram: Display the main pressure score histogram.
• Show Zero Line: Display the zero reference line.
• Show Background Tint: Subtle background color by state (default OFF).
Data Window
• Show Data Window Values: Export all calculated scores for analysis.
█ INTERPRETATION GUIDE
When to Use Trend Strategies (Release):
• Histogram tall and positive
• Teal coloring confirmed
• Price making efficient higher highs or lower lows
When to Use Mean Reversion (Suppressed):
• Histogram flat or negative
• Grey coloring confirmed
• Price oscillating without follow-through
When to Wait (Transition):
• Amber coloring
• Mixed signals — don't force trades
• Wait for state to resolve
When to Expect Reversals (Trap):
• Magenta coloring
• High volume moves that don't stick
• Often occurs at structural inflection points
█ COMPLEMENTARY TOOLS
MPR pairs well with:
• Volatility State Index (VSI) — Confirms whether volatility is expanding into the pressure regime
• Effort-Result Divergence (ERD) — Provides bar-by-bar absorption/vacuum detection
• Market Efficiency Ratio (MER) — Validates follow-through quality
█ SUITABLE MARKETS
Works across all liquid markets:
• Equities: SPY, QQQ, liquid single stocks
• Futures: ES, NQ, CL, GC
• Crypto: BTC, ETH
• Forex: Major pairs
Works on any timeframe, but 1H–Daily provides cleanest regime classification. Intraday (5m–15m) useful for session-level tactical decisions.
█ OPEN SOURCE
This indicator is open-source for educational purposes. Review the code to understand the full calculation methodology.
█ DISCLAIMER
This indicator is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own analysis and use proper risk management.
Volatility State Index [Interakktive]The Volatility State Index (VSI) classifies market volatility into three behavioral states: Expansion, Decay, and Transition. It answers one question visually: Is volatility supporting price movement, withdrawing, or unstable?
Unlike traditional volatility indicators that show levels or bands, VSI diagnoses the current volatility regime so traders can adapt their approach accordingly.
█ WHAT IT DOES
• Classifies volatility into three states: Expansion (teal), Decay (grey), Transition (amber)
• Measures volatility momentum as a percentage rate-of-change
• Applies stability filtering to detect unstable/choppy conditions
• Uses persistence logic to prevent state flickering
• Exports state data for use in alerts and strategies
█ WHAT IT DOES NOT DO
• NO buy/sell signals
• NO entry/exit recommendations
• NO alerts (v1 is diagnostic only)
• NO performance claims
This is a volatility diagnostic tool, not a trading system.
█ HOW IT WORKS
The VSI processes volatility through a five-stage pipeline:
STAGE 1 — Base Volatility
Calculates ATR as the foundation for volatility measurement.
STAGE 2 — Smoothing
Applies EMA smoothing to reduce noise in the volatility series.
STAGE 3 — Volatility Momentum
Computes the percentage rate-of-change of smoothed volatility:
Volatility Momentum (%) = ((Current ATR - Previous ATR) / Previous ATR) × 100
Positive values indicate expanding volatility; negative values indicate contracting volatility.
STAGE 4 — Stability Filter
Tracks how frequently volatility momentum changes direction. Frequent sign changes indicate unstable, choppy conditions.
Stability Score = 1 - (Average Flip Rate)
Low stability forces the Transition state regardless of momentum level.
STAGE 5 — State Classification
Combines momentum thresholds and stability to determine the final state:
• Expansion: Momentum ≥ +5% (default threshold)
• Decay: Momentum ≤ -5% (default threshold)
• Transition: Between thresholds OR low stability
A persistence filter requires states to hold for multiple bars before confirming, preventing visual noise.
█ INTERPRETATION
EXPANSION (Teal)
Volatility is increasing in a sustained way. Price moves are becoming larger.
What it suggests:
• Breakouts are more likely to follow through
• Stops may need wider placement
• Trend-following approaches tend to work better
• Mean-reversion weakens
DECAY (Grey)
Volatility is decreasing. Price is compressing into tighter ranges.
What it suggests:
• Breakouts are more likely to fail
• Ranges tend to hold
• Trend-following underperforms
• Mean-reversion strengthens
TRANSITION (Amber)
Volatility behavior is unclear or unstable. This is NOT neutral — it is uncertainty.
What it suggests:
• Mixed signals — one bar huge, next bar dead
• Higher whipsaw risk
• Reduced conviction in either direction
• Consider waiting for clarity
The key insight: Amber is a warning, not a middle ground. It appears when volatility cannot decide what it wants to do.
█ VISUAL DESIGN
The indicator uses a state-first histogram design:
• Histogram height shows volatility momentum percentage
• Histogram color shows the classified state
• Zero line provides visual anchor
• Optional momentum line for confirmation
• Optional background tint (default OFF for clean charts)
The visual hierarchy prioritizes instant state recognition. A trader should understand the volatility environment in under one second without reading numbers.
█ INPUTS
Core Settings
• ATR Length: Base volatility measurement period (default: 14)
• Smoothing Length: EMA smoothing applied to ATR (default: 10)
• Momentum Length: Rate-of-change lookback (default: 10)
State Classification
• Expansion Threshold (%): Momentum above this = Expansion (default: 5.0)
• Decay Threshold (%): Momentum below this = Decay (default: -5.0)
• Persistence Bars: Bars required to confirm state change (default: 3)
• Stability Lookback: Window for stability calculation (default: 20)
• Stability Threshold: Below this = forced Transition (default: 0.5)
Visual Settings
• Show State Histogram: Toggle main display (default: ON)
• Show Momentum Line: Thin confirmation line (default: OFF)
• Show Zero Line: Baseline reference (default: ON)
• Show Background Tint: Subtle state coloring (default: OFF)
█ DATA WINDOW EXPORTS
When enabled, the following values are exported:
• ATR (Raw)
• ATR (Smoothed)
• Volatility Momentum (%)
• Stability Score (0-1)
• State (-1/0/1): Decay = -1, Transition = 0, Expansion = 1
• Is Expansion (0/1)
• Is Decay (0/1)
• Is Transition (0/1)
These exports allow VSI to be used as a filter in Pine Script strategies or alert conditions.
█ ORIGINALITY
While ATR and volatility indicators are common, VSI is original because it:
1. Classifies volatility into behavioral states rather than showing raw levels
2. Applies momentum analysis to volatility itself (rate-of-change of ATR)
3. Uses stability filtering to detect genuinely unstable conditions
4. Implements persistence logic to prevent state flickering
5. Provides a state-first visual design optimized for instant recognition
VSI is state-first: it classifies volatility regimes (Expansion/Decay/Transition) rather than plotting volatility level alone, using momentum and stability to reduce false regime reads.
This is not a modified ATR or Bollinger Band — it is a volatility regime classifier.
█ SUITABLE MARKETS
Works on: Stocks, Futures, Forex, Crypto
Timeframes: All timeframes — state classification adapts accordingly
Best on: Instruments with consistent volatility patterns
█ RELATED
• Market Efficiency Ratio — measures price path efficiency
• Effort-Result Divergence — compares volume effort to price result
█ DISCLAIMER
This indicator is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own analysis before making trading decisions.
Trading Volatility Clock⏰ TRADING VOLATILITY CLOCK - Know When the Action Happens (Anywhere in the World)
A real-time session tracker with multi-timezone support for active traders who need to know when US market volatility strikes - no matter where they are in the world. Perfect for day traders, scalpers, and anyone trading liquid US markets.
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📊 WHAT IT DOES
This indicator displays a live clock showing:
- Current time in YOUR selected timezone (10 major timezones supported)
- Active US market session with color-coded volatility levels
- Countdown timer showing time remaining in current session
- Preview of the next upcoming session
- Optional alerts when entering high-volatility periods
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🌍 MULTI-TIMEZONE SUPPORT
SESSIONS ALWAYS TRACK US MARKET HOURS (Eastern Time):
No matter which timezone you select, the sessions always trigger at the correct US market times. Perfect for international traders who want to:
• See their local time while tracking US market sessions
• Know exactly when US volatility hits in their timezone
• Plan their trading day around US market hours
SUPPORTED TIMEZONES:
• America/New_York (ET) - Eastern Time
• America/Chicago (CT) - Central Time
• America/Los_Angeles (PT) - Pacific Time
• Europe/London (GMT) - Greenwich Mean Time
• Europe/Berlin (CET) - Central European Time
• Asia/Tokyo (JST) - Japan Standard Time
• Asia/Shanghai (CST) - China Standard Time
• Asia/Hong_Kong (HKT) - Hong Kong Time
• Australia/Sydney (AEDT) - Australian Eastern Time
• UTC - Coordinated Universal Time
EXAMPLE: A trader in Tokyo selects "Asia/Tokyo"
• Clock shows: 11:30 PM JST
• Session shows: "Opening Drive" 🔥 HIGH
• They know: US market just opened (9:30 AM ET in New York)
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🎯 WHY IT'S USEFUL
Whether you trade futures, high-volume stocks, or ETFs, volatility isn't constant throughout the day. Knowing WHEN to expect movement is critical:
🔥 HIGH VOLATILITY (Red):
• Opening Drive (9:30-10:30 AM ET) - Highest volume of the day
• Power Hour (3:00-4:00 PM ET) - Second-highest volume, final push
⚡ MEDIUM VOLATILITY (Yellow):
• Pre-Market (8:00-9:30 AM ET) - Building momentum
• Lunch Return (1:00-2:00 PM ET) - Traders returning
• Afternoon Session (2:00-3:00 PM ET) - Trend continuation
• After Hours (4:00-5:00 PM ET) - News reactions
💤 LOW VOLATILITY (Gray):
• Overnight Grind (12:00-8:00 AM ET) - Thin volume
• Mid-Morning Chop (10:30-11:30 AM ET) - Ranges form
• Lunch Hour (11:30 AM-1:00 PM ET) - Dead zone
• Evening Fade (5:00-8:00 PM ET) - Volume dropping
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⚙️ CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS
TIMEZONE SETTINGS:
• Select from 10 major timezones worldwide
• Clock automatically displays in your local time
• Sessions remain locked to US market hours
SESSION TIME CUSTOMIZATION:
• Every session boundary is adjustable (in minutes from midnight ET)
• Perfect for traders who define sessions differently
• Advanced users can create custom volatility schedules
DISPLAY OPTIONS:
• Toggle next session preview on/off
• Enable/disable high volatility alerts
• Clean, unobtrusive table display in top-right corner
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💡 HOW TO USE
1. Add indicator to any chart (works on all timeframes)
2. Select your timezone in Settings → Timezone Settings
3. Set your chart to 1-minute timeframe for real-time updates
4. Customize session times if needed (Settings → Session Time Customization)
5. Watch the top-right corner for live session tracking
TRADING APPLICATIONS:
• Avoid trading during dead zones (lunch hour, mid-morning chop)
• Increase position size during high volatility windows
• Set alerts for Opening Drive and Power Hour
• Plan your trading day around US market volatility schedule
• International traders can track US sessions in their local time
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🎓 EDUCATIONAL VALUE
This indicator teaches traders:
• Market microstructure and volume patterns
• Why certain times produce better opportunities
• How institutional flows create intraday patterns
• The importance of timing in active trading
• How to adapt US market trading to any timezone
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⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTES
- Works best on 1-minute charts for frequent updates
- Sessions are ALWAYS based on US Eastern Time (ET)
- Timezone selection only changes the clock display
- Clock updates when new bar closes (not tick-by-tick)
- Alerts trigger once per bar when enabled
- Perfect for international traders tracking US markets
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📈 BEST USED WITH
- High-volume US stocks: TSLA, NVDA, AAPL, AMD, META
- Major US ETFs: SPY, QQQ, IWM, DIA
- US Futures: ES, NQ, RTY, YM, MES, MNQ
- Any liquid US instrument with clear intraday volume patterns
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🌏 FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADERS
This tool is specifically designed for traders outside the US who need to:
• Track US market sessions in their local timezone
• Know when to be at their desk for US volatility
• Avoid waking up for low-volatility periods
• Maximize trading efficiency around US market hours
No more timezone confusion. No more missing the opening bell. Just set your timezone and trade with confidence.
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This is an open-source educational tool. Feel free to modify and adapt to your trading style!
Happy Trading! 🚀
Session ATR Progression Tracker📊 Session ATR Progression Tracker - SIYL Regression Trading Tool
Track how much of your instrument's 7-day Average True Range (ATR) has been covered during the current trading session. This indicator is specifically designed for regression traders who follow the "Stay In Your Lane" (SIYL) methodology, helping you identify when the probability of mean reversion significantly increases. If you are interested in more on that check out Rod Casselli and tradersdevgroup.com.
🎯 Key Features:
• Real-time ATR Coverage Percentage - See at a glance what percentage of the 7-day ATR has been covered in the current session
• SIYL-Optimized Thresholds - See at a glance when the instrument has achieved 80% and 100% ATR coverage, the proven thresholds where mean reversion probability increases (customizable)
• Flexible Session Modes:
- Daily: Resets at calendar day change
- Session: Uses exchange-defined trading sessions
- Custom Session: Set your exact session start/end times (perfect for futures traders and international markets)
• Visual Alerts - Color-coded display (gray → orange → red) and optional background highlighting
• Repositionable Display - Choose from 9 screen positions to avoid chart clutter
• Session Markers - Green triangles mark the start of each new session
• Detailed Stats - View current range, ATR value, session high/low, and session status
💡 Why Use This Indicator?
This tool is built around a proven concept: regression trading becomes significantly more effective once a session has achieved at least 80% of its 7-day ATR. At this threshold, the probability of price reverting to mean increases substantially, creating higher-probability trade setups for SIYL practitioners.
Benefits for regression traders:
- Identify optimal entry points when mean reversion probability is highest (≥80% ATR coverage)
- Avoid premature regression entries before adequate range has been established
- Recognize when daily moves have "earned their range" and are ripe for reversal
- Time fade-the-move and counter-trend strategies with statistical backing
- Improve win rates by trading only after proven probability thresholds are met
⚙️ Setup Instructions:
1. Add the indicator to your chart
2. Select your preferred "Reset Mode" (recommend "Custom Session" for futures/international markets)
3. If using Custom Session, enter your session times in 24-hour format (e.g., 0930-1600 for US stocks, 1700-1600 for CME futures)
4. Adjust alert thresholds if desired (default: 80% and 100% - proven SIYL thresholds)
5. Position the display where it's most visible on your chart
📈 Works Across All Markets:
Stocks • Futures • Forex • Indices • Crypto • Commodities
Perfect for regression traders, mean reversion specialists, and SIYL practitioners who want to trade with probability on their side by entering only after the session has "earned its range."
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Tip: For futures contracts with overnight sessions that span calendar days (like MES, MNQ, MYM), use "Custom Session" mode with your exchange's official session times for accurate tracking.
Volatility High/Low Projection (PHOD / PLOD)AP Capital – Volatility + High/Low Projection
This indicator is designed to identify high-probability intraday turning points by combining daily range statistics, session behaviour, and volatility context into a single clean framework.
It is built for index, forex, and metals traders who want structure, not noise.
🔹 Core Features
1️⃣ Potential High of Day (PHOD) & Potential Low of Day (PLOD)
The indicator highlights likely intraday extremes based on:
Session timing (Asia, London, New York)
Current day volatility vs historical averages
Prior day expansion or compression behaviour
Each level is displayed with:
A clear label (PHOD / PLOD)
A forward-extending box acting as a live Point of Interest (POI)
Automatic invalidation when price breaks the zone
2️⃣ Volatility & Range Context (Info Panel)
A compact information panel in the top-right corner provides real-time context without cluttering the chart:
20-Day Average Range
% of the average range already used today
Range status (NORMAL / EXHAUSTED)
Average session ranges for:
Asia
London
New York
This allows traders to immediately assess whether price is:
Early in the day with room to trend
Statistically stretched and prone to reversal
Over-extended where breakout chasing is risky
3️⃣ Session-Aware Logic
The model respects how markets behave across the trading day:
Asia favours accumulation and potential lows
London provides expansion
New York often delivers distribution or exhaustion
This prevents random high/low marking and focuses only on structurally meaningful levels.
🧠 How to Use
Use PHOD / PLOD boxes as reaction zones, not blind entries
Combine with your own confirmation (structure break, momentum, volume, EMA reclaim, etc.)
Avoid chasing trades when the Range Status = EXHAUSTED
Particularly effective on 15m – 1h timeframes
⚠️ Important Notes
This indicator does not repaint
It is contextual, not a buy/sell signal generator
Best used as part of a complete trading plan
📈 Suitable Markets
XAUUSD (Gold)
Indices (NASDAQ, S&P 500, DAX)
Major FX pairs
📌 Disclaimer
This indicator is for educational and analytical purposes only.
It does not constitute financial advice. Trading involves risk.
MorphWave Bands [JOAT]MorphWave Bands - Adaptive Volatility Envelope System
MorphWave Bands create a dynamic price envelope that automatically adjusts its width based on current market conditions. Unlike static Bollinger Bands, this indicator blends ATR and standard deviation with an efficiency ratio to expand during trending conditions and contract during consolidation.
What This Indicator Does
Plots adaptive upper and lower bands around a customizable moving average basis
Automatically adjusts band width using a blend of ATR and standard deviation
Detects volatility squeezes when bands contract to historical lows
Highlights breakouts when price moves beyond the bands
Provides squeeze alerts for anticipating volatility expansion
Adaptive Mechanism
The bands adapt through a multi-step process:
// Blend ATR and Standard Deviation
blendedVol = useAtrBlend ? (atrVal * 0.6 + stdVal * 0.4) : stdVal
// Normalize volatility to its historical range
volNorm = (blendedVol - volLow) / (volHigh - volLow)
// Create adaptive multiplier
adaptMult = baseMult * (0.5 + volNorm * adaptSens)
This creates bands that respond to market regime changes while maintaining stability.
Squeeze Detection
A squeeze is identified when band width drops below a specified percentile of its historical range:
Background highlighting indicates active squeeze conditions
Low percentile readings suggest compressed volatility
Squeeze exits often precede directional moves
Inputs Overview
Band Length — Period for basis calculation (default: 20)
Base Multiplier — Starting band width multiplier (default: 2.0)
MA Type — Choose from SMA, EMA, WMA, VWMA, or HMA
Adaptation Lookback — Historical period for normalization (default: 50)
Adaptation Sensitivity — How much bands respond to volatility changes
Squeeze Threshold — Percentile below which squeeze is detected
Dashboard Information
Current trend direction relative to basis and bands
Band width percentage
Squeeze status (Active or None)
Efficiency ratio
Current adaptive multiplier value
How to Use It
Look for squeeze conditions as potential precursors to breakouts
Use band touches as dynamic support/resistance references
Monitor breakout signals when price closes beyond bands
Combine with momentum indicators for directional confirmation
Alerts
Upper/Lower Breakout — Price exceeds band boundaries
Squeeze Entry/Exit — Volatility compression begins or ends
Basis Crosses — Price crosses the center line
This indicator is provided for educational purposes. It does not constitute financial advice.
— Made with passion by officialjackofalltrades
ChronoPulse MS-MACD Resonance StrategyChronoPulse MS-MACD Resonance Strategy
A systematic trading strategy that combines higher-timeframe market structure analysis with dual MACD momentum confirmation, ATR-based risk management, and real-time quality assurance monitoring.
Core Principles
The strategy operates on the principle of multi-timeframe confluence, requiring agreement between:
Market structure breaks (CHOCH/BOS) on a higher timeframe
Dual MACD momentum confirmation (classic and crypto-tuned profiles)
Trend alignment via directional EMAs
Volatility and volume filters
Quality score composite threshold
Strategy Components
Market Structure Engine : Detects Break of Structure (BOS) and Change of Character (CHOCH) events using confirmed pivots on a configurable higher timeframe. Default structure timeframe is 240 minutes (4H).
Dual MACD Fusion : Requires agreement between two MACD configurations:
Classic MACD: 12/26/9 (default)
Fusion MACD: 8/21/5 (default, optimized for crypto volatility)
Both must agree on direction before trade execution. This can be disabled to use single MACD confirmation.
Trend Alignment : Uses two EMAs for directional bias:
Directional EMA: 55 periods (default)
Execution Trend Guide: 34 periods (default)
Both must align with trade direction.
ATR Risk Management : All risk parameters are expressed in ATR multiples:
Stop Loss: 1.5 × ATR (default)
Take Profit: 3.0 × ATR (default)
Trail Activation: 1.0 × ATR profit required (default)
Trail Distance: 1.5 × ATR behind price (default)
Volume Surge Filter : Optional gate requiring current volume to exceed a multiple of the volume SMA. Default threshold is 1.4× the 20-period volume SMA.
Quality Score Gate : Composite score (0-1) combining:
Structure alignment (0.0-1.0)
Momentum strength (0.0-1.0)
Trend alignment (0.0-1.0)
ATR volatility score (0.0-1.0)
Volume intensity (0.0-1.0)
Default threshold: 0.62. Trades only execute when quality score exceeds this threshold.
Execution Discipline : Trade budgeting system:
Maximum trades per session: 6 (default)
Cooldown bars between entries: 5 (default)
Quality Assurance Console : Real-time monitoring panel displaying:
Structure status (pass/fail)
Momentum confirmation (pass/fail)
Volatility readiness (pass/fail)
Quality score (pass/fail)
Discipline compliance (pass/fail)
Performance metrics (win rate, profit factor)
Net PnL
Certification requires: Win Rate ≥ 40%, Profit Factor ≥ 1.4, Minimum 25 closed trades, and positive net profit.
Integrity Suite : Optional validation panel that audits:
Configuration sanity checks
ATR data readiness
EMA hierarchy validity
Performance realism checks
Strategy Settings
strategy(
title="ChronoPulse MS-MACD Resonance Strategy",
shorttitle="ChronPulse",
overlay=true,
max_labels_count=500,
max_lines_count=500,
initial_capital=100000,
currency=currency.USD,
pyramiding=0,
commission_type=strategy.commission.percent,
commission_value=0.015,
slippage=2,
default_qty_type=strategy.percent_of_equity,
default_qty_value=2.0,
calc_on_order_fills=true,
calc_on_every_tick=true,
process_orders_on_close=true
)
Key Input Parameters
Structure Timeframe : 240 (4H) - Higher timeframe for structure analysis
Structure Pivot Left/Right : 3/3 - Pivot confirmation periods
Structure Break Buffer : 0.15% - Buffer for structure break confirmation
MACD Fast/Slow/Signal : 12/26/9 - Classic MACD parameters
Fusion MACD Fast/Slow/Signal : 8/21/5 - Crypto-tuned MACD parameters
Directional EMA Length : 55 - Primary trend filter
Execution Trend Guide : 34 - Secondary trend filter
ATR Length : 14 - ATR calculation period
ATR Stop Multiplier : 1.5 - Stop loss in ATR units
ATR Target Multiplier : 3.0 - Take profit in ATR units
Trail Activation : 1.0 ATR - Profit required before trailing
Trail Distance : 1.5 ATR - Distance behind price
Volume Threshold : 1.4× - Volume surge multiplier
Quality Threshold : 0.62 - Minimum quality score (0-1)
Max Trades Per Session : 6 - Daily trade limit
Cooldown Bars : 5 - Bars between entries
Win-Rate Target : 40% - Minimum for QA certification
Profit Factor Target : 1.4 - Minimum for QA certification
Minimum Trades for QA : 25 - Required closed trades
Signal Generation Logic
A trade signal is generated when ALL of the following conditions are met:
Higher timeframe structure shows bullish (CHOCH/BOS) or bearish structure break
Both MACD profiles agree on direction (if fusion enabled)
Price is above both EMAs for longs (below for shorts)
ATR data is ready and above minimum threshold
Volume exceeds threshold × SMA (if volume gate enabled)
Quality score ≥ quality threshold
Trade budget available (under max trades per day)
Cooldown period satisfied
Risk Management
Stop loss and take profit are set immediately on entry
Trailing stop activates after 1.0 ATR of profit
Trailing stop maintains 1.5 ATR distance behind highest profit point
Position sizing uses 2% of equity per trade (default)
No pyramiding (single position per direction)
Limitations and Considerations
The strategy requires sufficient historical data for higher timeframe structure analysis
Quality gate may filter out many potential trades, reducing trade frequency
Performance metrics are based on historical backtesting and do not guarantee future results
Commission and slippage assumptions (0.015% + 2 ticks) may vary by broker
The strategy is optimized for trending markets with clear structure breaks
Choppy or ranging markets may produce false signals
Crypto markets may require different parameter tuning than traditional assets
Optimization Notes
The strategy includes several parameters that can be tuned for different market conditions:
Quality Threshold : Lower values (0.50-0.60) allow more trades but may reduce average quality. Higher values (0.70+) are more selective but may miss opportunities.
Structure Timeframe : Use 240 (4H) for intraday trading, Daily for swing trading, Weekly for position trading
Volume Gate : Disable for low-liquidity pairs or when volume data is unreliable
Dual MACD Fusion : Disable for mean-reverting markets where single MACD may be more responsive
Trade Discipline : Adjust max trades and cooldown based on your risk tolerance and market volatility
Non-Repainting Guarantee
All higher timeframe data requests use lookahead=barmerge.lookahead_off to prevent repainting. Pivot detection waits for full confirmation before registering structure breaks. All visual elements (tables, labels) update only on closed bars.
Alerts
Three alert conditions are available:
ChronoPulse Long Setup : Fires when all long entry conditions are met
ChronoPulse Short Setup : Fires when all short entry conditions are met
ChronoPulse QA Certification : Fires when Quality Assurance console reaches CERTIFIED status
Configure alerts with "Once Per Bar Close" delivery to match the non-repainting design.
Visual Elements
Structure Labels : CHOCH↑, CHOCH↓, BOS↑, BOS↓ markers on structure breaks
Directional EMA : Orange line showing trend bias
Trailing Stop Lines : Green (long) and red (short) trailing stop levels
Dashboard Panel : Real-time status display (structure, MACD, ATR, quality, PnL)
QA Console : Quality assurance monitoring panel
Integrity Suite Panel : Optional validation status display
Recommended Usage
Forward test with paper trading before live deployment
Monitor the QA console until it reaches CERTIFIED status
Adjust parameters based on your specific market and timeframe
Respect the trade discipline limits to avoid over-trading
Review quality scores and adjust threshold if needed
Use appropriate commission and slippage settings for your broker
Technical Implementation
The strategy uses Pine Script v6 with the following key features:
Multi-timeframe data requests with lookahead protection
Confirmed pivot detection for structure analysis
Dynamic trailing stop management
Real-time quality score calculation
Trade budgeting and cooldown enforcement
Comprehensive dashboard and monitoring panels
All source code is open and available for review and modification.
Disclaimer
This script is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as financial, investment, or trading advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Trading involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any trading decisions. The author and TradingView are not responsible for any losses incurred from using this strategy.
Crypto Market Pulse: Dom vs Vol AnalyzerConcept & Methodology
The core logic of this indicator is based on the "Money Flow" theory. It aggregates data from multiple sources (CRYPTOCAP:TOTAL, BTC.D, BINANCE:BTCUSDT) to provide a comprehensive market overview in a single panel.
Key Calculations:
Total Market Cap & Volume: Fetches real-time data to determine the overall health of the market.
Inverse Dominance Logic: Unlike standard indicators, this script applies inverse color coding to Bitcoin Dominance (BTC.D).
When BTC Dominance drops, it is colored Green (indicating liquidity flowing into Altcoins).
When BTC Dominance rises, it is colored Red (indicating risk for Altcoins).
Volume Delta: Compares the current timeframe's volume against the previous candle to calculate the percentage change, highlighting sudden liquidity injections.
█ Features
Real-time Dashboard: Displays Cap, Volume, BTC Price, and BTC Dominance.
Altcoin-Focus Coloring: Automatically interprets data to favor Altcoin traders (Green Signals = Good for Alts).
Dynamic Alerts:
Volume Surge Alert: Triggers when volume exceeds a user-defined threshold (default +50%), signaling potential breakout activity.
Dominance Drop Alert: Triggers when BTC Dominance falls significantly, signaling the start of potential Altcoin movement.
█ How to Use
Look for Confluence: The ideal "Altseason" signal is when the Total Cap is Green (Market up) AND BTC Dominance is Green (Dominance down). This indicates money is moving from BTC to Alts.
Volume Confirmation: Use the Volume row to confirm the strength of the move. A price rise without volume is often a fakeout.
Customization: You can adjust the table position and text size from the settings menu to fit your screen setup.
Average Candle SizeI created this indicator because I couldn't find a simple tool that calculates just the average candle size without additional complexity. Built for traders who want a straightforward volatility measure they can fully understand. How it works:
1. Calculate high-low for each candle
2. Sum all results
3. Divide by the total number of candles
Simple math to get the average candle size of the period specified in Length.
Scalp Boost LONG✦ Overview
Scalp Boost LONG is a visual tool designed to highlight potential short-term upward impulses.
A signal is generated only when multiple market conditions align at the candle close, combining momentum dynamics, local probability shifts, and abnormal volume behavior.
The indicator does not repaint.
✦ Concept
The tool focuses on selective situations where the market shows signs of micro-breakout potential.
If all internal conditions are confirmed — a LONG event is displayed.
If not — the chart remains clean.
This builds a low-noise signal model, prioritizing quality over frequency.
✦ Signal Logic
The LONG signal requires confirmation of all core conditions:
• Local impulse dynamics
Identifies short-term acceleration suggesting a breakout from a compressed price structure.
• Probability beyond a statistical zone
Uses relative breakout probability instead of fixed levels, checking whether price exceeds expected local ranges.
• Abnormal volume activity
Highlights candles with monetary flow above a custom threshold, signaling increased market interest.
• Anti-overheat filter
Conditions avoiding exhausted or low-momentum phases where continuation is less likely.
Only when all filters are aligned a LONG marker appears.
✦ Visual Structure
The chart display is intentionally minimal:
• ROC Curve
Subdued line, showing short-term momentum without distraction.
• LONG Marker
Green triangle below the candle on confirmed events.
• Candle Highlight
Soft background highlight on the signal bar.
• Volume Marker
Small red dot at the bottom of candles with abnormal monetary flow.
All visual elements appear only on candle close.
✦ Alerts
A clean event structure is available for notifications:
LONG Signal
This allows receiving alerts during chart analysis or in automated workflows while keeping full control over decision-making.
✦ Notes & Guidelines
This tool:
is not a trading system,
does not provide targets or stops,
may trigger against the dominant trend,
should be combined with the user’s own methodology.
Signals are rare by design.
Do not interpret each event as a trend continuation — it highlights conditions, not outcomes.
✦ Suggested Use
-(Non-mandatory ideas for advanced users)
-identifying potential micro-breakouts,
-timing entries around volume spikes,
-adding context to scalping models,
-filtering impulsive moves from noise.
-suitable for a 5-minute timeframe
The indicator can be helpful as a confirmation layer, not a standalone decision tool.
SMC Statistical Liquidity Walls [PhenLabs]📊 SMC Statistical Liquidity Walls
Version: PineScript™ v6
📌 Description
The SMC Statistical Liquidity Walls indicator is designed to visualize market volatility and potential reversal zones using advanced statistical modeling. Unlike traditional Bollinger Bands that use simple lines, this script utilizes an “Inverted Sigmoid” opacity function to create a “fog of war” effect. This visualizes the density of liquidity: the further price moves from the equilibrium (mean), the “harder” the liquidity wall becomes.
This tool solves the problem of over-trading in low-probability areas. By automatically mapping “Premium” (Resistance) and “Discount” (Support) zones based on Standard Deviation (SD), traders can instantly see when price is overextended. The result is a clean, intuitive overlay that helps you identify high-probability mean reversion setups without cluttering your chart with manual drawings.
🚀 Points of Innovation
Inverted Sigmoid Logic: A custom mathematical function maps Standard Deviation to opacity, creating a realistic “wall” density effect rather than linear gradients.
Dynamic “Solidity”: The indicator is transparent at the center (Equilibrium) and becomes visually solid at the edges, mimicking physical resistance.
Separated Directional Bias: distinct Red (Premium) and Green (Discount) coding helps SMC traders instantly recognize expensive vs. cheap pricing.
Smart “Safe” Deviation: Includes fallback logic to handle calculation errors if deviation hits zero, ensuring the indicator never crashes during data gaps.
🔧 Core Components
Basis Calculation: Uses a Simple Moving Average (SMA) to determine the market’s equilibrium point.
Standard Deviation Zones: Calculates 1SD, 2SD, and 3SD levels to define the statistical extremes of price action.
Sigmoid Alpha Calculation: Converts the SD distance into a transparency value (0-100) to drive the visual gradient.
🔥 Key Features
Automated Premium/Discount Zones: Red zones indicate overbought (Premium) areas; Green zones indicate oversold (Discount) areas.
Customizable Density: Users can adjust the “Steepness” and “Midpoint” of the sigmoid curve to control how fast the walls become solid.
Integrated Alerts: Built-in alert conditions trigger when price hits the “Solid” wall (2SD or higher), perfect for automated trading or notifications.
Visual Clarity: The center of the chart remains clear (high transparency) to keep focus on price action where it matters most.
🎨 Visualization
Equilibrium Line: A gray line representing the mean price.
Gradient Fills: The space between bands fills with color that increases in opacity as it moves outward.
Premium Wall: Upper zones fade from transparent red to solid red.
Discount Wall: Lower zones fade from transparent green to solid green.
📖 Usage Guidelines
Range Period: Default 20. Controls the lookback period for the SMA and Standard Deviation calculation.
Source: Default Close. The price data used for calculations.
Center Transparency: Default 100 (Clear). Controls how transparent the middle of the chart is.
Edge Transparency: Default 45 (Solid). Controls the opacity of the outermost liquidity wall.
Wall Steepness: Default 2.5. Adjusts how aggressively the gradient transitions from clear to solid.
Wall Start Point: Default 1.5 SD. The deviation level where the gradient shift begins to accelerate.
✅ Best Use Cases
Mean Reversion Trading: Enter trades when price hits the solid 2SD or 3SD wall and shows rejection wicks.
Take Profit Targets: Use the Equilibrium (Gray Line) as a logical first target for reversal trades.
Trend Filtering: Do not initiate new long positions when price is deep inside the Red (Premium) wall.
⚠️ Limitations
Lagging Nature: As a statistical tool based on Moving Averages, the walls react to past price data and may lag during sudden volatility spikes.
Trending Markets: In strong parabolic trends, price can “ride” the bands for extended periods; mean reversion should be used with caution in these conditions.
💡 What Makes This Unique
Physics-Based Visualization: We treat liquidity as a physical barrier that gets denser the deeper you push, rather than just a static line on a chart.
🔬 How It Works
Step 1: The script calculates the mean (SMA) and the Standard Deviation (SD) of the source price.
Step 2: It defines three zones above and below the mean (1SD, 2SD, 3SD).
Step 3: The custom `get_inverted_sigmoid` function calculates an Alpha (transparency) value based on the SD distance.
Step 4: Plot fills are colored dynamically, creating a seamless gradient that hardens at the extremes to visualize the “Liquidity Wall.”
💡 Note
For best results, combine this indicator with Price Action confirmation (such as pin bars or engulfing candles) when price touches the solid walls.
VIX vs VIX1Y SpreadSpread Calculation: Shows VIX1Y minus VIX
Positive = longer-term vol higher (normal contango)
Negative = near-term vol elevated (inverted term structure)
Can help identify longer term risk pricing of equity assets.
MFM – Light Context HUD (Minimal)Overview
MFM Light Context HUD is the free version of the Market Framework Model. It gives you a fast and clean view of the current market regime and phase without signals or chart noise. The HUD shows whether the asset is in a bullish or bearish environment and whether it is in a volatile, compression, drift, or neutral phase. This helps you read structure at a glance.
Asset availability
The free version works only on a selected list of five assets.
Supported symbols are
SP:SPX
TVC:GOLD
BINANCE:BTCUSD
BINANCE:ETHUSDT
OANDA:EURUSD
All other assets show a context banner only.
How it works
The free version uses fixed settings based on the original MFM model. It calculates the regime using a higher timeframe RSI ratio and identifies the current phase using simplified momentum conditions. The chart stays clean. Only a small HUD appears in the top corner. Full visual phases, ratio logic, signals, and auto tune are part of the paid version.
The free version shows the phase name only. It does not display colored phase zones on the chart.
Phase meaning
The Market Framework Model uses four structural phases to describe how the market
behaves. These are not signals but context layers that show the underlying environment.
Volatile (Phase 1)
The market is in a fast, unstable or directional environment. Price can move aggressively with
stronger momentum swings.
Compression (Phase 2)
The market is in a contracting state. Momentum slows and volatility decreases. This phase
often appears before expansion, but it does not predict direction.
Drift (Phase 3)
The market moves in a more controlled, persistent manner. Trends are cleaner and volatility
is lower compared to volatile phases.
No phase
No clear structural condition is active.
These phases describe market structure, not trade entries. They help you understand the conditions you are trading in.
Cross asset context
The Market Framework Model reads markets as a multi layer system. The full version includes cross asset analysis to show whether the asset is acting as a leader or lagger relative to its benchmark. The free version uses the same internal benchmark logic for regime detection but does not display the cross asset layer on the chart.
Cross asset structure is a core part of the MFM model and is fully available in the paid version.
Included in this free version
Higher timeframe regime
Current phase name
Clean chart output
Context only
Works on a selected set of assets
Not included
No forecast signals
No ratio leader or lagger logic
No MRM zones
No MPF timing
No auto tune
The full version contains all features of the complete MFM model.
Full version
You can find the full indicator here:
payhip.com
More information
Model details and documentation:
mfm.inratios.com
Momentum Framework Model free HUD indicator User Guide: mfm.inratios.com
Disclaimer
The Market Framework Model (MFM) and all related materials are provided for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing in this publication, the indicator, or any associated charts should be interpreted as financial advice, investment recommendations, or trading signals. All examples, visualizations, and backtests are illustrative and based on historical data. They do not guarantee or imply any future performance. Financial markets involve risk, including the potential loss of capital, and users remain fully responsible for their own decisions. The author and Inratios© make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information provided. MFM describes structural market context only and should not be used as the sole basis for trading or investment actions.
By using the MFM indicator or any related insights, you agree to these terms.
© 2025 Inratios. Market Framework Model (MFM) is protected via i-Depot (BOIP) – Ref. 155670. No financial advice.
MFM - Light Context HUD (Free)Overview
MFM Light Context HUD is the free version of the Market Framework Model. It gives you a fast and clean view of the current market regime and phase without signals or chart noise. The HUD shows whether the asset is in a bullish or bearish environment and whether it is in a volatile, compression, drift, or neutral phase. This helps you read structure at a glance.
Asset availability
The free version works only on a selected list of five assets.
Supported symbols are
SP:SPX
TVC:GOLD
BINANCE:BTCUSD
BINANCE:ETHUSDT
OANDA:EURUSD
All other assets show a context banner only.
How it works
The free version uses fixed settings based on the original MFM model. It calculates the regime using a higher timeframe RSI ratio and identifies the current phase using simplified momentum conditions. The chart stays clean. Only a small HUD appears in the top corner. Full visual phases, ratio logic, signals, and auto tune are part of the paid version.
The free version shows the phase name only. It does not display colored phase zones on the chart.
Phase meaning
The Market Framework Model uses four structural phases to describe how the market behaves. These are not signals but context layers that show the underlying environment.
Volatile (Phase 1)
The market is in a fast, unstable or directional environment. Price can move aggressively with stronger momentum swings.
Compression (Phase 2)
The market is in a contracting state. Momentum slows and volatility decreases. This phase often appears before expansion, but it does not predict direction.
Drift (Phase 3)
The market moves in a more controlled, persistent manner. Trends are cleaner and volatility is lower compared to volatile phases.
No phase
No clear structural condition is active.
These phases describe market structure, not trade entries. They help you understand the conditions you are trading in.
Cross asset context
The Market Framework Model reads markets as a multi layer system. The full version includes cross asset analysis to show whether the asset is acting as a leader or lagger relative to its benchmark. The free version uses the same internal benchmark logic for regime detection but does not display the cross asset layer on the chart.
Cross asset structure is a core part of the MFM model and is fully available in the paid version.
Included in this free version
Higher timeframe regime
Current phase name
Clean chart output
Context only
Works on a selected set of assets
Not included
No forecast signals
No ratio leader or lagger logic
No MRM zones
No MPF timing
No auto tune
The full version contains all features of the complete MFM model.
Full version
You can find the full indicator here:
payhip.com
More information
Model details and documentation:
mfm.inratios.com
Disclaimer
The Market Framework Model (MFM) and all related materials are provided for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing in this publication, the indicator, or any associated charts should be interpreted as financial advice, investment recommendations, or trading signals. All examples, visualizations, and backtests are illustrative and based on historical data. They do not guarantee or imply any future performance. Financial markets involve risk, including the potential loss of capital, and users remain fully responsible for their own decisions. The author and Inratios© make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information provided. MFM describes structural market context only and should not be used as the sole basis for trading or investment actions.
By using the MFM indicator or any related insights, you agree to these terms.
© 2025 Inratios. Market Framework Model (MFM) is protected via i-Depot (BOIP) – Ref. 155670. No financial advice.
