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Effort Heatmap The Effort Heatmap visualizes where meaningful, same-direction volume occurred inside an imbalance during strong directional movement. Instead of analyzing total bar volume or traditional volume-at-price distributions, this tool reconstructs a simplified internal volume profile using lower-timeframe data. When a Fair Value Gap forms during a high-volume displacement, the script highlights the portions of the imbalance candle where directional effort was concentrated and projects those regions forward as a heatmap. The purpose of this indicator is not to predict price or represent institutional activity, but to offer a visual way to study how the market delivered volume inside a move that created an imbalance. How It Works 1. Lower-Timeframe Volume Extraction The indicator retrieves open, close, and volume data from a selected lower timeframe. Only sub-candles that move in the same direction as the previous bar are considered, ensuring the heatmap reflects directional effort—not mixed volume. 2. Candle Body Binning The FVG candle is divided into multiple horizontal bins. Each lower-timeframe sub-candle contributes volume proportionally to the bins it overlaps, creating a vertical volume distribution for that bar. 3. Imbalance (FVG) Detection A simple 3-bar displacement logic detects bullish or bearish imbalances. An optional Z-Score filter ensures the heatmap only forms when volume is relatively elevated compared to recent history. 4. Heatmap Projection When a qualifying imbalance occurs: • The FVG bar’s volume distribution is normalized • Only areas with relatively elevated volume are displayed • Colored heatmap boxes are created and extend forward • These boxes remain until price trades into or through them This allows traders to observe how price interacts with past zones of concentrated directional effort. What Makes It Different Most volume tools focus on fixed session profiles, market-wide volume-at-price calculations, or bar-level volume totals. The Effort Heatmap instead reconstructs a per-bar vertical volume distribution using lower-timeframe price action and displays it only when displacement occurs. Rather than treating the candle as a single block of volume, the indicator highlights where inside the candle body volume was delivered while moving in the displacement direction. This creates a unique visualization of directional effort that conventional profiles, OB/FVG indicators, and classic oscillators do not show. How to Use It 1. Apply to any timeframe: The indicator works on all chart timeframes, but gains more detail when higher timeframes are used in combination with lower-timeframe volume data. 2. Identify displacement moments: When a bullish or bearish FVG forms with a high volume Z-Score, the heatmap will appear. 3. Observe the heatmap structure: Each horizontal band represents the relative concentration of same-direction volume inside the previous candle. 4. Watch how price interacts with these zones: Heatmap areas extend until price touches or trades through them, at which point they stop extending and are finalized. 5. Combine with your own analysis: These areas can be used to study... ...how past directional volume clusters influence current movement ...structural reactions to zones of prior effort ...which parts of a displacement candle were most active The indicator is a visual study tool, not a signal generator. Settings • Volume Source Timeframe Chooses the lower timeframe used to reconstruct internal volume. Smaller timeframes give more detail; larger timeframes give smoother profiles. • Z-Score Lookback Controls how many bars are used to measure relative volume. Larger values make the volume filter stricter. • Z-Score Threshold Minimum relative-volume strength required to draw a heatmap. Higher values show only high-effort moves. • Volume Filter (%) Removes weaker bins based on how much volume they contain compared to the strongest one. Higher percentages = fewer but more meaningful zones. • Bullish / Bearish Colors Sets the base color for heatmap boxes depending on direction.

Volumetric Tensegrity 🧮 Volumetric Tensegrity unifies two of the Leading Indicator suite's critical engines — ZVOL ( volume anomaly detection ) and OBVX ( directional conviction ). Originally designed as a structural economizer for traders navigating strict indicator limits (e.g. < 10 slots per chart), it was forced to evolve beyond that constraint simply to fulfill it, albeit with a difference. The fatal flaw of traditional fusion, where two metrics are blended mathematically, is that they lose scale integrity (i.e. meaning). VTense encodes optical tensegrity to scale the amplitude of the ZVOL histogram and the slope of the OBVX spread independently, so that expansion and direction may coexist without either dominating the frame. 🧬 Tensegrity , by definition, is an intelligent design principle where elements in compression are suspended within a network of continuous tension, forming a stable, self-supporting structure . Originally conceived in esoteric biomorphology (c.f. Da Vinci, Snelson, Casteneda), tensegrity balances force through opposition, not rigidity. Applied to financial markets, Volumetric Tensegrity captures this same principle: price compresses, volume expands, conviction builds or fades — yet structure holds through the interplay. The result is not a prediction engine, but a pressure field — one that visualizes where structure might bend, break, or rebound based on how volume breathes. 🗜️ Rather than layering multiple indicators and consuming precious chart space, VTense frees up room for complementary overlays like momentum mapping, liquidity tiers, or volatility phase detection — making it ideal for modular traders operating in tight technical real estate. 🧠 Core Logic - VTense separates and preserves two essential structural forces: • ZVOL Histogram : A Z-score-based expansion map that measures current volume deviation from its historical average. It reveals buildup zones, dormant stretches, and breakout pressure — regardless of price behavior. • OBVX Spread : A directional conviction curve that tracks the difference between On-Balance Volume and its volume-weighted fast trend. It shows whether the crowd is leaning in (accumulation/distribution) or backing off. 🔊 ZVOL controls the amplitude of the histogram, while OBVX controls the curvature and slope of the spread. Without sacrificing breathing behavior or analytical depth, VTense provides a compact yet dynamic lens to track both expansion pressure and directional bias within a single footprint. 🌊 Volumetric Tensegrity forecasts breakout readiness, trend fatigue, and compression zones by measuring the volatility within volume . Unlike traditional tools that track volatility of price, this indicator reveals when effort becomes unstable — signaling inflection points before price reacts. Designed to decode rhythm shifts at the volume level, it operates as a pre-ignition scanner that thrives on low-timeframe charts (15m and under) while scaling effectively to 1H for validation. 🪖 From Generals to Scouts 👀 When used jointly, ZVOL + OBVX act as the general : deep-field analysts confirming stress, commitment, or exhaustion. VTense , by contrast, functions as a scout — capturing subtle buildup and alignment before structure fully reveals itself. The indicator aims to be a literal vanguard, establishing a position that can be confirmed or flexibly abandoned when the higher authority arrives to evaluate. 🥂 Use the ZVOL + OBVX pair when : • You need independent axis control and manual dissection • You’re building long-form confluence setups • You have more indicator slots than you need 🔎 Use VTense when : • You need compact clarity across multiple instruments • You’re prioritizing confluence _detection_ over granular separation • You’re building efficient multi-layered systems under slot constraints 🏗️ Structural Behavior and Interpretation 🫁 Z VOL Respiration Histogram : Structural Effort vs Baseline 🔵 Compression Coil – volume volatility is low and stable; the market is coiling 🟢 Steady Rhythm – volume is healthy but unremarkable; balanced participation 🟡 Passive/Absorbed Effort – expansion failing to manifest; watch for reversal 🟠 Clean Expansion – actionable volatility rise backed by structure 🔴 Volatile Blowout – chaos, climax; likely end-phase or fakeout ⚖️ ZVOL Respiration measures how hard the crowd is pressing — not just that volume is rising, but how statistically abnormal the surge is. Because it is rescaled proportionally to OBVX, the amplitude of the histogram reflects structural urgency without overwhelming the visual field. 🖐️ OBVX Spread : Real-Time Directional Conviction Behind Price Moves 🔑 The curvature of the spread reveals not just directional bias but crowd temp o: sharp slopes = urgent transitions; gradual slopes = building structural shifts. Curvature is key: sharp OBVX slope = urgency; gentle arcs = controlled drift or indecision. • Green Rising : Accumulation — upward pressure from real buyers • Red Falling : Distribution — sell pressure, downward slope • Flat Curves : Transitional → uncertainty, microstructure digestion 🎭 Synchronized vs Divergent Behavior ⏱️ Synchronized (high-confluence) : often precedes structural breakouts, with internal conviction clearly visible before price resolves. • ZVOL expands (yellow/orange/red) and OBVX climbs steeply green = strong bullish pressure • ZVOL expands while OBVX steepens red = growing sell-side intent 🪤 Divergent (conflict tension) : flags potential traps, fakeouts, and liquidity sweeps. • ZVOL expands sharply, but OBVX flattens or opposes → reactive expansion without crowd commitment ⛔️ Latent Drift + Structural Holding Patterns : tensegrity in action — the market holds tension without directional release. • ZVOL compresses (blue) + OBVX meanders near zero → structure is resting, building up energy • After prolonged drift, expect violent asymmetry when balance finally breaks 📚 Phase Interpretation: Dynamic Structural Read • 1️⃣ Quiet Coil : Histogram flat, OBVX flat → no urgency • 2️⃣ Initial Pulse : Yellow bars, OBVX slope builds → actionable tension • 3️⃣ Structural Breath : Synchronized expansion and slope → directional commitment • 4️⃣ Disagreement : Spike in ZVOL, flattening OBVX → exhaustion risk or false signal 💡 Suggested Use • Run on 15m charts for breakout anticipation and 1H for validation • Pair with ZVOL + OBVX to confirm crowd conviction behind the tension phase • Use as a rhythm filter for the suite's trend indicators (e.g., RDI , SUPeR TReND 2.718 , et. al.) • Ideal during low-volume regimes to detect pressure buildup before triggers 🧏🏻 Volumetric Tensegrity doesn’t signal. It breathes , and listens to pressure shifts before they speak in price. As a scout, it lets you see structural posture before signals align — helping you front-run resolution with clarity, not prediction.

VoluTility 🌊 VoluTility forecasts trend exhaustion, breakout pressure, and structural inflection by measuring volatility within the effort stream. Built on the concept of ATR applied to volume, it doesn’t read raw volume — it reveals whether that volume is stable, chaotic, or compressing ahead of a move. The goal is to detect structural setups before they resolve. The lower the timeframe, the greater the alpha. 🧠 Core Logic A zero-centered histogram shows the deviation of smoothed volume from its own volatility baseline. Positive bars indicate expansion; negative bars signal compression. Color reflects rate-of-change in volume volatility. Opacity tracks effort/result strength — showing when moves are real or hollow. The overlaid ribbon (EMA vs HMA) highlights rhythm shifts. Orange fill signals real expansion; yellow shows decay or absorption. Together, they expose pre-breakout compression and exhaustion tails before price reacts. 🏗️ Structural Read On the 1H BTC chart shown, price coils into a shallow pullback, compressing within a narrow range marked by shrinking candle bodies and muted wick aggression. A sudden expansion candle breaks the coil cleanly, with no immediate rejection or wick reversion. Price holds above the breakout pivot, establishing a baseline for structural acceptance and shifting bias toward continuation. 🔰 Zone Descriptions 🔴 Volatile blowout 🟠 Clean expansion 🟡 Passive or absorbed effort 🟢 Steady-state rhythm 🔵 Compression coil 🧐 Suggested Use VoluTility is expressly designed as an overlay for sub-pane indicators, where it acts as a second-order rhythm map — exposing hidden structural pressure within volume or volatility streams. When paired with volume (like ZVOL or OBVX), it highlights when flow is expanding with intent versus fading into noise. When layered over volatility signals (like ATR Turbulence or WIRE), it reveals whether expansion has real effort behind it — or is just structural slack. It pairs especially well with the Relative Directional Index (RDI), where its histogram and ribbon offer early exhaustion signals before traditional trend or momentum fades appear. On raw momentum tools, it acts as a filter: softening false breaks and confirming pressure-backed continuation. Run on 15m or lower charts for early entry cues or breakout anticipation. On 1H charts, use it to validate compression resolution or detect fatigue before structure turns. It doesn’t react to price — it forecasts readiness.

ZVOL — Z-Score Volume Heatmap ⓩ ZVOL transforms raw volume into a statistically calibrated heatmap using Z-score thresholds. Unlike classic volume indicators that rely on fixed MA comparisons, ZVOL calculates how many standard deviations each volume bar deviates from its mean. This makes the reading adaptive across timeframes and assets, in order to distinguish meaningful crowd behavior from random volatility. 📊 The core display is a five-zone histogram, each encoded by color and statistical depth. Optional background shading mirrors these zones across the entire pane, revealing subtle compression or structural rhythm shifts across time. By grounding the volume reading in volatility-adjusted context, ZVOL inhibits impulsive trading tactics by compelling the structure, not the sentiment, to dictate the signal. 🥵 Heatmap Coloration: 🌚 Suppressed volume — congestion, coiling phases 🩱 Stable flow — early trend or resting volume 🏀 High activity — emerging pressure 💔 Extreme — possible climax or institutional print 🎗️ A dynamic Fibonacci-based 21:34-period EMA ribbon overlays the histogram. The fill area inverts color on crossover, providing a real-time read on tempo, expansion, or divergence between price structure and crowd effort. 💡 LTF Usage Suggestions: • Confirm breakout legs when orange or red zones align with range exits • Fade overextended moves when red bars appear into resistance • Watch for rising EMAs and orange volume to front-run impulsive moves • Combine with volatility suppression (e.g. ATR) to catch compression → expansion transitions 🥂 Ideal Pairings: • OBVX Conviction Bias — to confirm directional intent behind volume shifts • SUPeR TReND 2.718 — for directional filters • ATR Turbulence Ribbon — to detect compression phases 👥 The OBVX Conviction Bias adds a second dimension to ZVOL by revealing whether crowd effort is aligning with price direction or diverging beneath the surface. While ZVOL identifies statistical anomalies in raw volume, OBVX tracks directional commitment using cumulative volume and moving average cross logic. Use them together to spot fake-outs, anticipate structure-confirmed breakouts, or time pullbacks with volume-based conviction. 🔬 ZVOL isn’t just a volume filter — it’s a structural lens. It reveals when crowd effort is meaningful, when it's fading, and when something is about to shift. Designed for structure-aware traders who care about context, not noise.

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.

Volume Pressure Analysis Volume Pressure Analysis is a new concept I have been working on designed to show the effort required to move price. An ideal tool for confirming trends or locating reversals early. This indicator can highlight whale action and market manipulation. It calculates volume vs volatility and displays the results as a meter: Above 0 shows how easy price action is traveling, the bigger these bars the less volume and effort is required to push price. These are indicated with a teal or red arrows and can confirm the beginning or continuation of a trend. This is the natural direction the chart wants to travel at that time. Below 0 shows how hard price is to move. The bigger these bars the more volume and effort is required to push price. When whales and market makers push price against its will these bars will get bigger. Yellow arrows signal pressure in that direction and excessive amounts of volume is required to move price. These signals can lead to reversal/ pivot points as price action struggles to continue its trend. These signals can be turned on in settings or use the overlay version of this script to display signals on chart. This is a very powerful tool when used with relative volume.