MACD Enhanced [DCAUT]█ MACD Enhanced
📊 ORIGINALITY & INNOVATION
The MACD Enhanced represents a significant improvement over traditional MACD implementations. While Gerald Appel's original MACD from the 1970s was limited to exponential moving averages (EMA), this enhanced version expands algorithmic options by supporting 21 different moving average calculations for both the main MACD line and signal line independently.
This improvement addresses an important limitation of traditional MACD: the inability to adapt the indicator's mathematical foundation to different market conditions. By allowing traders to select from algorithms ranging from simple moving averages (SMA) for stability to advanced adaptive filters like Kalman Filter for noise reduction, this implementation changes MACD from a fixed-algorithm tool into a flexible instrument that can be adjusted for specific market environments and trading strategies.
The enhanced histogram visualization system uses a four-color gradient that helps communicate momentum strength and direction more clearly than traditional single-color histograms.
📐 MATHEMATICAL FOUNDATION
The core calculation maintains the proven MACD formula: Fast MA(source, fastLength) - Slow MA(source, slowLength), but extends it with algorithmic flexibility. The signal line applies the selected smoothing algorithm to the MACD line over the specified signal period, while the histogram represents the difference between MACD and signal lines.
Available Algorithms:
The implementation supports a comprehensive spectrum of technical analysis algorithms:
Basic Averages: SMA (arithmetic mean), EMA (exponential weighting), RMA (Wilder's smoothing), WMA (linear weighting)
Advanced Averages: HMA (Hull's low-lag), VWMA (volume-weighted), ALMA (Arnaud Legoux adaptive)
Mathematical Filters: LSMA (least squares regression), DEMA (double exponential), TEMA (triple exponential), ZLEMA (zero-lag exponential)
Adaptive Systems: T3 (Tillson T3), FRAMA (fractal adaptive), KAMA (Kaufman adaptive), MCGINLEY_DYNAMIC (reactive to volatility)
Signal Processing: ULTIMATE_SMOOTHER (low-pass filter), LAGUERRE_FILTER (four-pole IIR), SUPER_SMOOTHER (two-pole Butterworth), KALMAN_FILTER (state-space estimation)
Specialized: TMA (triangular moving average), LAGUERRE_BINOMIAL_FILTER (binomial smoothing)
Each algorithm responds differently to price action, allowing traders to match the indicator's behavior to market characteristics: trending markets benefit from responsive algorithms like EMA or HMA, while ranging markets require stable algorithms like SMA or RMA.
📊 COMPREHENSIVE SIGNAL ANALYSIS
Histogram Interpretation:
Positive Values: Indicate bullish momentum when MACD line exceeds signal line, suggesting upward price pressure and potential buying opportunities
Negative Values: Reflect bearish momentum when MACD line falls below signal line, indicating downward pressure and potential selling opportunities
Zero Line Crosses: MACD crossing above zero suggests transition to bullish bias, while crossing below indicates bearish bias shift
Momentum Changes: Rising histogram (regardless of positive/negative) signals accelerating momentum in the current direction, while declining histogram warns of momentum deceleration
Advanced Signal Recognition:
Divergences: Price making new highs/lows while MACD fails to confirm often precedes trend reversals
Convergence Patterns: MACD line approaching signal line suggests impending crossover and potential trade setup
Histogram Peaks: Extreme histogram values often mark momentum exhaustion points and potential reversal zones
🎯 STRATEGIC APPLICATIONS
Comprehensive Trend Confirmation Strategies:
Primary Trend Validation Protocol:
Identify primary trend direction using higher timeframe (4H or Daily) MACD position relative to zero line
Confirm trend strength by analyzing histogram progression: consistent expansion indicates strong momentum, contraction suggests weakening
Use secondary confirmation from MACD line angle: steep angles (>45°) indicate strong trends, shallow angles suggest consolidation
Validate with price structure: trending markets show consistent higher highs/higher lows (uptrend) or lower highs/lower lows (downtrend)
Entry Timing Techniques:
Pullback Entries in Uptrends: Wait for MACD histogram to decline toward zero line without crossing, then enter on histogram expansion with MACD line still above zero
Breakout Confirmations: Use MACD line crossing above zero as confirmation of upward breakouts from consolidation patterns
Continuation Signals: Look for MACD line re-acceleration (steepening angle) after brief consolidation periods as trend continuation signals
Advanced Divergence Trading Systems:
Regular Divergence Recognition:
Bullish Regular Divergence: Price creates lower lows while MACD line forms higher lows. This pattern is traditionally considered a potential upward reversal signal, but should be combined with other confirmation signals
Bearish Regular Divergence: Price makes higher highs while MACD shows lower highs. This pattern is traditionally considered a potential downward reversal signal, but trading decisions should incorporate proper risk management
Hidden Divergence Strategies:
Bullish Hidden Divergence: Price shows higher lows while MACD displays lower lows, indicating trend continuation potential. Use for adding to existing long positions during pullbacks
Bearish Hidden Divergence: Price creates lower highs while MACD forms higher highs, suggesting downtrend continuation. Optimal for adding to short positions during bear market rallies
Multi-Timeframe Coordination Framework:
Three-Timeframe Analysis Structure:
Primary Timeframe (Daily): Determine overall market bias and major trend direction. Only trade in alignment with daily MACD direction
Secondary Timeframe (4H): Identify intermediate trend changes and major entry opportunities. Use for position sizing decisions
Execution Timeframe (1H): Precise entry and exit timing. Look for MACD line crossovers that align with higher timeframe bias
Timeframe Synchronization Rules:
Daily MACD above zero + 4H MACD rising = Strong uptrend context for long positions
Daily MACD below zero + 4H MACD declining = Strong downtrend context for short positions
Conflicting signals between timeframes = Wait for alignment or use smaller position sizes
1H MACD signals only valid when aligned with both higher timeframes
Algorithm Considerations by Market Type:
Trending Markets: Responsive algorithms like EMA, HMA may be considered, but effectiveness should be tested for specific market conditions
Volatile Markets: Noise-reducing algorithms like KALMAN_FILTER, SUPER_SMOOTHER may help reduce false signals, though results vary by market
Range-Bound Markets: Stability-focused algorithms like SMA, RMA may provide smoother signals, but individual testing is required
Short Timeframes: Low-lag algorithms like ZLEMA, T3 theoretically respond faster but may also increase noise
Important Note: All algorithm choices and parameter settings should be thoroughly backtested and validated based on specific trading strategies, market conditions, and individual risk tolerance. Different market environments and trading styles may require different configuration approaches.
📋 DETAILED PARAMETER CONFIGURATION
Comprehensive Source Selection Strategy:
Price Source Analysis and Optimization:
Close Price (Default): Most commonly used, reflects final market sentiment of each period. Best for end-of-day analysis, swing trading, daily/weekly timeframes. Advantages: widely accepted standard, good for backtesting comparisons. Disadvantages: ignores intraday price action, may miss important highs/lows
HL2 (High+Low)/2: Midpoint of the trading range, reduces impact of opening gaps and closing spikes. Best for volatile markets, gap-prone assets, forex markets. Calculation impact: smoother MACD signals, reduced noise from price spikes. Optimal when asset shows frequent gaps, high volatility during specific sessions
HLC3 (High+Low+Close)/3: Weighted average emphasizing the close while including range information. Best for balanced analysis, most asset classes, medium-term trading. Mathematical effect: 33% weight to high/low, 33% to close, provides compromise between close and HL2. Use when standard close is too noisy but HL2 is too smooth
OHLC4 (Open+High+Low+Close)/4: True average of all price points, most comprehensive view. Best for complete price representation, algorithmic trading, statistical analysis. Considerations: includes opening sentiment, smoothest of all options but potentially less responsive. Optimal for markets with significant opening moves, comprehensive trend analysis
Parameter Configuration Principles:
Important Note: Different moving average algorithms have distinct mathematical characteristics and response patterns. The same parameter settings may produce vastly different results when using different algorithms. When switching algorithms, parameter settings should be re-evaluated and tested for appropriateness.
Length Parameter Considerations:
Fast Length (Default 12): Shorter periods provide faster response but may increase noise and false signals, longer periods offer more stable signals but slower response, different algorithms respond differently to the same parameters and may require adjustment
Slow Length (Default 26): Should maintain a reasonable proportional relationship with fast length, different timeframes may require different parameter configurations, algorithm characteristics influence optimal length settings
Signal Length (Default 9): Shorter lengths produce more frequent crossovers but may increase false signals, longer lengths provide better signal confirmation but slower response, should be adjusted based on trading style and chosen algorithm characteristics
Comprehensive Algorithm Selection Framework:
MACD Line Algorithm Decision Matrix:
EMA (Standard Choice): Mathematical properties: exponential weighting, recent price emphasis. Best for general use, traditional MACD behavior, backtesting compatibility. Performance characteristics: good balance of speed and smoothness, widely understood behavior
SMA (Stability Focus): Equal weighting of all periods, maximum smoothness. Best for ranging markets, noise reduction, conservative trading. Trade-offs: slower signal generation, reduced sensitivity to recent price changes
HMA (Speed Optimized): Hull Moving Average, designed for reduced lag. Best for trending markets, quick reversals, active trading. Technical advantage: square root period weighting, faster trend detection. Caution: can be more sensitive to noise
KAMA (Adaptive): Kaufman Adaptive MA, adjusts smoothing based on market efficiency. Best for varying market conditions, algorithmic trading. Mechanism: fast smoothing in trends, slow smoothing in sideways markets. Complexity: requires understanding of efficiency ratio
Signal Line Algorithm Optimization Strategies:
Matching Strategy: Use same algorithm for both MACD and signal lines. Benefits: consistent mathematical properties, predictable behavior. Best when backtesting historical strategies, maintaining traditional MACD characteristics
Contrast Strategy: Use different algorithms for optimization. Common combinations: MACD=EMA, Signal=SMA for smoother crossovers, MACD=HMA, Signal=RMA for balanced speed/stability, Advanced: MACD=KAMA, Signal=T3 for adaptive behavior with smooth signals
Market Regime Adaptation: Trending markets: both fast algorithms (EMA/HMA), Volatile markets: MACD=KALMAN_FILTER, Signal=SUPER_SMOOTHER, Range-bound: both slow algorithms (SMA/RMA)
Parameter Sensitivity Considerations:
Impact of Parameter Changes:
Length Parameter Sensitivity: Small parameter adjustments can significantly affect signal timing, while larger adjustments may fundamentally change indicator behavior characteristics
Algorithm Sensitivity: Different algorithms produce different signal characteristics. Thoroughly test the impact on your trading strategy before switching algorithms
Combined Effects: Changing multiple parameters simultaneously can create unexpected effects. Recommendation: adjust parameters one at a time and thoroughly test each change
📈 PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS & COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
Response Characteristics by Algorithm:
Fastest Response: ZLEMA, HMA, T3 - minimal lag but higher noise
Balanced Performance: EMA, DEMA, TEMA - good trade-off between speed and stability
Highest Stability: SMA, RMA, TMA - reduced noise but increased lag
Adaptive Behavior: KAMA, FRAMA, MCGINLEY_DYNAMIC - automatically adjust to market conditions
Noise Filtering Capabilities:
Advanced algorithms like KALMAN_FILTER and SUPER_SMOOTHER help reduce false signals compared to traditional EMA-based MACD. Noise-reducing algorithms can provide more stable signals in volatile market conditions, though results will vary based on market conditions and parameter settings.
Market Condition Adaptability:
Unlike fixed-algorithm MACD, this enhanced version allows real-time optimization. Trending markets benefit from responsive algorithms (EMA, HMA), while ranging markets perform better with stable algorithms (SMA, RMA). The ability to switch algorithms without changing indicators provides greater flexibility.
Comparative Performance vs Traditional MACD:
Algorithm Flexibility: 21 algorithms vs 1 fixed EMA
Signal Quality: Reduced false signals through noise filtering algorithms
Market Adaptability: Optimizable for any market condition vs fixed behavior
Customization Options: Independent algorithm selection for MACD and signal lines vs forced matching
Professional Features: Advanced color coding, multiple alert conditions, comprehensive parameter control
USAGE NOTES
This indicator is designed for technical analysis and educational purposes. Like all technical indicators, it has limitations and should not be used as the sole basis for trading decisions. Algorithm performance varies with market conditions, and past characteristics do not guarantee future results. Always combine with proper risk management and thorough strategy testing.
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Crypto Mean Reversion System (Pullback & Bounce)Mean Reversion Theory
The indicator operates on the principle that extreme price movements in crypto markets tend to revert toward their mean over time.
Consider this a valuable aid for your dollar-cost averaging strategy, effectively identifying periods ripe for accumulating or divesting from the market.
Research shows that:
Short-term momentum often persists briefly after surges, but extreme moves trigger mean reversion
Sharp drops exhibit strong bounce patterns, especially after capitulation events
Longer timeframes (7-day) show stronger mean reversion tendencies than shorter ones (1-day)
Timeframe Analysis
1-Day Timeframe
Pullback probabilities: 45-85% depending on surge magnitude
Bounce probabilities: 55-95% depending on drop severity
Captures immediate overextension and panic selling
More volatile but faster signal generation
7-Day Timeframe
Pullback probabilities: 50-90% (higher confidence)
Bounce probabilities: 50-90% (slightly moderated)
Filters out noise and identifies sustained trends
Stronger mean reversion signals due to extended moves
Probability Tiers
Pullback Risk (After Surges)
Moderate (45-60%): 5-10% surge → Expected -3% to -12% pullback
High (55-70%): 10-15% surge → Expected -5% to -18% pullback
Very High (65-80%): 15-25% surge → Expected -10% to -25% pullback
Extreme (75-90%): 25%+ surge → Expected -15% to -40% pullback
Bounce Probability (After Drops)
Moderate (55-65%): -5% to -10% drop → Expected +3% to +10% bounce
High (65-75%): -10% to -15% drop → Expected +6% to +18% bounce
Very High (75-85%): -15% to -25% drop → Expected +10% to +30% bounce
Extreme (85-95%): -25%+ drop → Expected +18% to +45% bounce
The probability ranges are derived from:
Crypto volatility patterns: Higher volatility than traditional assets creates stronger mean reversion
Behavioral finance: Extreme moves trigger emotional trading (FOMO/panic) that reverses
Historical backtesting: Probability estimates based on typical reversion patterns in crypto markets
Timeframe correlation: Longer timeframes show increased reversion probability due to reduced noise
Key Features
Dual-direction signals: Identifies both overbought (pullback) and oversold (bounce) conditions
Multi-timeframe confirmation: 1D and 7D analysis for different trading styles
Customizable thresholds: Adjust sensitivity based on asset volatility
Visual alerts: Color-coded labels and table for quick assessment
Risk categorization: Clear severity levels for position sizing
21day Structure + 1xATR Extension LineThis is a 21-day structure script that is used by Alex Desjardins (Prime Trading) along with a 1xATR line to make sure entries aren't bought extended from this structure.
Larry Williams Oops StrategyThis strategy is a modern take on Larry Williams’ classic Oops setup. It trades intraday while referencing daily bars to detect opening gaps and align entries with the prior day’s direction. Risk is managed with day-based stops, and—unlike the original—all positions are closed at the end of the session (or at the last bar’s close), not at a fixed profit target or the first profitable open.
Entry Rules
Long setup (bullish reversion): Today opens below yesterday’s low (down gap) and yesterday’s candle was bearish. Place a buy stop at yesterday’s low + Filter (ticks).
Short setup (bearish reversion): Today opens above yesterday’s high (up gap) and yesterday’s candle was bullish. Place a sell stop at yesterday’s high − Filter (ticks).
Longs are only taken on down-gap days; shorts only on up-gap days.
Protective Stop
If long, stop loss trails the current day’s low.
If short, stop loss trails the current day’s high.
Exit Logic
Positions are force-closed at the end of the session (in the last bar), ensuring no overnight exposure. There is no take-profit; only stop loss or end-of-day flat.
Notes
This strategy is designed for intraday charts (minutes/seconds) using daily data for gaps and prior-day direction.
Longs/shorts can be enabled or disabled independently.
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MNQ TopStep 50K | Ultra Quality v3.0MNQ TopStep 50K | Ultra Quality v3.0 - Publish Summary📊 OverviewA professional-grade trading indicator designed specifically for MNQ futures traders using TopStep funded accounts. Combines 7 technical confirmations with 5 advanced safety filters to deliver high-quality trade signals while managing drawdown risk.🎯 Key FeaturesCore Signal System
7-Point Confirmation: VWAP, EMA crossovers, 15-min HTF trend, MACD, RSI, ADX, and Volume
Signal Grading: Each signal is rated A+ through D based on 7 quality factors
Quality Threshold: Adjustable minimum grade requirement (A+, A, B, C, D)
Advanced Safety Filters (Customizable)
Mean Reversion Filter - Prevents chasing extended moves beyond VWAP bands
ATR Spike Filter - Avoids trading during extreme volatility events
EMA Spacing Filter - Ensures proper trend separation (optional)
Momentum Filter - Requires consecutive directional bars (optional)
Multi-Timeframe Confirmation - Aligns with 15-min trend (optional)
TopStep Risk Management
Real-time drawdown tracking
Position sizing calculator based on remaining cushion
Daily loss limit monitoring
Consecutive loss protection
Max trades per day limiter
Visual Components
VWAP with 1σ, 2σ, 3σ bands
EMA 9/21 with cloud fill
15-min EMA 50 for HTF trend
Comprehensive metrics dashboard
Risk management panel
Filter status panel
Detailed trade labels with entry, stops, and targets
⚙️ Default Settings (Balanced for Regular Signals)Technical Indicators
Fast EMA: 9 | Slow EMA: 21 | HTF EMA: 50 (15-min)
MACD: 10/22/9
RSI: 14 period | Thresholds: 52 (buy) / 48 (sell)
ADX: 14 period | Minimum: 20
ATR: 14 period | Stop: 2x | TP1: 2x | TP2: 3x
Volume: 1.2x average required
Session Settings
Default: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM ET (adjustable)
Avoids first 15 minutes after market open
Customizable trading hours
Safety Filters (Default Configuration)
✅ Mean Reversion: Enabled (2.5σ max from VWAP)
✅ ATR Spike: Enabled (2.0x threshold)
❌ EMA Spacing: Disabled (can enable for quality)
❌ Momentum: Disabled (can enable for quality)
❌ MTF Confirmation: Disabled (can enable for quality)
Risk Controls
Minimum Signal Quality: C (adjustable to A+ for fewer/better signals)
Min Bars Between Signals: 10
Max Trades Per Day: 5
Stop After Consecutive Losses: 2
📈 Expected PerformanceWith Default Settings:
Signals per week: 10-15 trades
Estimated win rate: 55-60%
Risk-Reward: 1:2 (TP1) and 1:3 (TP2)
With Aggressive Settings (Min Quality = D, All Filters Off):
Signals per week: 20-25 trades
Estimated win rate: 50-55%
With Conservative Settings (Min Quality = A, All Filters On):
Signals per week: 3-5 trades
Estimated win rate: 65-70%
🚀 How to UseBasic Setup:
Add indicator to MNQ 5-minute chart
Adjust TopStep account settings in inputs
Set your risk per trade percentage (default: 0.5%)
Configure trading session hours
Set minimum signal quality (Start with C for balanced results)
Signal Interpretation:
Green Triangle (BUY): Long signal - all confirmations aligned
Red Triangle (SELL): Short signal - all confirmations aligned
Label Details: Shows entry, stop loss, take profit levels, position size, and signal grade
Signal Grade: A+ = Elite (6-7 points) | A = Strong (5) | B = Good (4) | C = Fair (3)
Dashboard Monitoring:
Top Right: Technical metrics and market conditions
Top Left: Filter status (which filters are passing/blocking)
Bottom Right: TopStep risk metrics and position sizing
⚡ Customization TipsFor More Signals:
Lower "Minimum Signal Quality" to D
Decrease ADX threshold to 18-20
Lower RSI thresholds to 50/50
Reduce Volume multiplier to 1.1x
Disable additional filters
For Higher Quality (Fewer Signals):
Raise "Minimum Signal Quality" to A or A+
Increase ADX threshold to 25-30
Enable all 5 advanced filters
Tighten VWAP distance to 2.0σ
Increase momentum requirement to 3-4 bars
For TopStep Compliance:
Adjust "Max Total Drawdown" and "Daily Loss Limit" to match your account
Update "Already Used Drawdown" daily
Monitor the Risk Panel for cushion remaining
Use recommended contract sizing
🛡️ Risk DisclaimerIMPORTANT: This indicator is for educational and informational purposes only.
Past performance does not guarantee future results
All trading involves substantial risk of loss
Use proper risk management and position sizing
Test thoroughly in paper trading before live use
The indicator does not guarantee profitable trades
Adjust settings based on your risk tolerance and trading style
Always comply with your broker's and TopStep's rules
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MULTI-CONDITION RSI SIGNAL GENERATOR
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OVERVIEW:
This indicator generates trading signals based on Relative Strength Index (RSI) movements with multiple confirmation layers designed to filter false signals and identify high-probability reversal opportunities.
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WHAT MAKES THIS ORIGINAL:
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Unlike basic RSI indicators that simply plot overbought/oversold crossovers, this system combines FOUR distinct confirmation mechanisms:
1. PERSISTENCE FILTERING - Requires RSI to remain in extreme zones for a minimum duration
2. LOOKBACK VALIDATION - Verifies recent extreme zone visits before signaling
3. DIVERGENCE DETECTION - Identifies price/RSI divergence for stronger signals
4. MOMENTUM CONFIRMATION - Provides trend-continuation entries via midline crosses
This multi-layered approach significantly reduces whipsaw trades that plague simple RSI crossover systems.
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HOW IT WORKS (TECHNICAL METHODOLOGY):
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STEP 1: RSI CALCULATION
- Standard RSI calculation using user-defined period (default: 14)
- Monitors two extreme zones: Overbought (default: 70) and Oversold (default: 30)
STEP 2: PERSISTENCE FILTERING
The script counts how many bars RSI has spent in extreme zones within the lookback period:
- For overbought signals: Counts bars where RSI > 70
- For oversold signals: Counts bars where RSI < 30
- Signal only triggers if count >= Minimum Duration (default: 4 bars)
This filters out brief spikes that immediately reverse, focusing on sustained extreme conditions that are more likely to lead to genuine reversals.
STEP 3: LOOKBACK VALIDATION
- Checks if RSI reached extreme zones within the Lookback Bars period (default: 20)
- Uses ta.highest() and ta.lowest() functions to verify recent extremes
- Ensures we're trading reversals from meaningful extremes, not random crossovers
STEP 4: BASIC SIGNAL GENERATION
- BUY SIGNAL: RSI crosses above the oversold level (30) after meeting persistence and lookback conditions
- SELL SIGNAL: RSI crosses below the overbought level (70) after meeting persistence and lookback conditions
STEP 5: DIVERGENCE DETECTION
The script identifies two types of divergence over the Divergence Lookback period (default: 5 bars):
A) BULLISH DIVERGENCE (indicates potential upward reversal):
- Price makes a lower low (current low < previous low)
- RSI makes a higher low (current RSI low > previous RSI low)
- Suggests weakening downward momentum
B) BEARISH DIVERGENCE (indicates potential downward reversal):
- Price makes a higher high (current high > previous high)
- RSI makes a lower high (current RSI high < previous RSI high)
- Suggests weakening upward momentum
STEP 6: STRONG SIGNAL CONFIRMATION
- STRONG BUY: Basic buy signal + bullish divergence present
- STRONG SELL: Basic sell signal + bearish divergence present
- These represent the highest-probability setups
STEP 7: MOMENTUM SIGNALS (OPTIONAL)
- MOMENTUM BUY: RSI crosses above 50 after being oversold (trend continuation)
- MOMENTUM SELL: RSI crosses below 50 after being overbought (trend continuation)
- Smaller signals for traders who want trend-following entries
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SIGNAL TYPES AND VISUAL INDICATORS:
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📈 GREEN TRIANGLE (below bar) - Standard Buy Signal
RSI crossed above oversold level with confirmation filters
📉 RED TRIANGLE (above bar) - Standard Sell Signal
RSI crossed below overbought level with confirmation filters
🔵 BLUE TRIANGLE (below bar) - Strong Buy Signal
Buy signal + bullish divergence (HIGHEST PRIORITY)
🟣 PURPLE TRIANGLE (above bar) - Strong Sell Signal
Sell signal + bearish divergence (HIGHEST PRIORITY)
🟢 GREEN CIRCLE (small) - Momentum Buy
RSI crosses above 50 after oversold conditions
🔴 RED CIRCLE (small) - Momentum Sell
RSI crosses below 50 after overbought conditions
BACKGROUND SHADING:
- Light red background: RSI currently overbought
- Light green background: RSI currently oversold
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PARAMETER SETTINGS:
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1. OVERBOUGHT LEVEL (default: 70, range: 50-90)
- Higher values = fewer but stronger overbought signals
- Lower values = more sensitive to overbought conditions
- Recommended: 70 for standard markets, 80 for crypto/volatile assets
2. OVERSOLD LEVEL (default: 30, range: 10-50)
- Lower values = fewer but stronger oversold signals
- Higher values = more sensitive to oversold conditions
- Recommended: 30 for standard markets, 20 for crypto/volatile assets
3. RSI PERIOD (default: 14, range: 2-50)
- Standard RSI calculation period
- Lower = more sensitive/faster signals
- Higher = smoother/slower signals
- Recommended: 14 (industry standard)
4. MINIMUM DURATION (default: 4, range: 1-20)
- Required bars in extreme zone before signal
- Higher values = fewer signals but better quality
- Lower values = more signals but more false positives
- Recommended: 3-5 for day trading, 5-10 for swing trading
5. LOOKBACK BARS (default: 20, range: 5-100)
- How far back to check for extreme zone visits
- Should match your typical trading timeframe
- Recommended: 20 for intraday, 50 for daily charts
6. DIVERGENCE LOOKBACK (default: 5, range: 2-20)
- Period for comparing price/RSI highs and lows
- Lower values = more frequent divergence signals
- Higher values = more significant divergences
- Recommended: 5-10 depending on timeframe
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HOW TO USE THIS INDICATOR:
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RECOMMENDED TRADING APPROACH:
1. PRIMARY ENTRIES: Focus on Strong Buy/Sell signals (blue/purple triangles)
- These have the highest win rate due to divergence confirmation
- Wait for price action confirmation (support/resistance, candlestick patterns)
2. SECONDARY ENTRIES: Regular Buy/Sell signals (green/red triangles)
- Use these when Strong signals are infrequent
- Require additional confirmation from other indicators or chart patterns
3. TREND CONTINUATION: Momentum signals (small circles)
- Best used when overall trend is clear
- Not recommended for reversal trading
4. FILTER TRADES: Use background shading as context
- Be cautious entering longs when background is red (overbought)
- Be cautious entering shorts when background is green (oversold)
RISK MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES:
- Never risk more than 2-5% of capital per trade
- Use stop losses below recent swing lows (buys) or above swing highs (sells)
- Target at least 1.5:1 reward-to-risk ratio
- Consider position sizing based on signal strength
TIMEFRAME RECOMMENDATIONS:
- 15min - 1hour: Day trading with adjusted parameters (lower minimum duration)
- 4hour - Daily: Swing trading with default parameters
- Weekly: Position trading with increased lookback periods
COMPLEMENTARY TOOLS:
This indicator works best when combined with:
- Support and resistance levels
- Trend indicators (moving averages, trend lines)
- Volume analysis
- Price action patterns (engulfing candles, pin bars)
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LIMITATIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS:
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- This is NOT a standalone trading system - requires additional analysis
- RSI-based strategies perform best in ranging/choppy markets
- May generate fewer signals in strong trending markets
- Divergence signals can be early - wait for price confirmation
- Not recommended for highly illiquid assets
- Backtest on your specific market before live trading
- No indicator is 100% accurate - always use proper risk management
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TECHNICAL NOTES:
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- Code is original and does not reuse external libraries
- Uses Pine Script v5 native functions only
- Alert conditions included for all signal types
- No repainting - signals appear and remain fixed
- Efficient calculation methods minimize processing load
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ALERT SETUP:
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Four alert conditions are available:
1. "Buy Alert" - Triggers on standard buy signals
2. "Sell Alert" - Triggers on standard sell signals
3. "Strong Buy Alert" - Triggers on divergence-confirmed buy signals
4. "Strong Sell Alert" - Triggers on divergence-confirmed sell signals
To set up alerts: Right-click chart → Add Alert → Select desired condition
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This indicator is provided for educational and informational purposes. Always practice proper risk management and never trade with money you cannot afford to lose.
GR33NGR33N — by TanTechTrades
GR33N is a clean, lightweight confirmation/alert tool that fires only when trend, breakout, and momentum all agree. It combines a Hull Moving Average, a Donchian Trend Ribbon, and ADX/DI into one “all green / all red” signal you can trade or use to filter other systems.
What it does
Trend (Hull MA 55): Detects short-to-medium trend direction. Line turns green when rising, red when falling.
Breakout (Donchian 20): Labels regime as bullish after a close above the prior Donchian high, bearish after a close below the prior Donchian low.
Momentum (ADX/DI 14): Confirms direction with DI+ > DI− for bullish pressure or DI− > DI+ for bearish pressure.
A signal prints only when all three align:
All Green → Hull rising and Donchian bullish and DI+ > DI−
All Red → Hull falling and Donchian bearish and DI− > DI+
The chart shades faintly and plots triangles at bars where the alignment occurs. Built-in alerts let you automate entries or notifications.
Plots & Visuals
Hull MA (color-coded by slope)
Background highlight on qualifying bars
Triangle Up/Down markers at “All Green / All Red” events
Inputs
Source: Price source for Hull (default: close)
Hull Length: Default 55
Donchian Period: Default 20
ADX Length: Default 14
Alerts
All Green Alert: “All indicators are green!”
All Red Alert: “All indicators are red!”
Set alerts on “Once per bar close” for confirmed signals.
How to use
Add GR33N to your chart and keep defaults to start.
Trade with the signal:
Long bias on “All Green”; consider entries on pullbacks or break of signal bar high.
Short bias on “All Red”; consider entries on pullbacks or break of signal bar low.
Risk manage with your own SL/TP (e.g., beyond recent swing or ATR).
Optional: Use GR33N as a filter—only take strategy entries in the direction of the latest signal.
Tips
Shorter Donchian or Hull = more signals, more noise. Longer = fewer, more selective.
Works well on intraday FX, indices, and crypto; always validate per symbol/timeframe.
Pair with structure levels, session filters, or volume for higher quality setups.
Notes
This is an indicator/alert tool, not a strategy. Past performance ≠ future results.
Signals are generated on bar close; enabling “realtime bar” alerts may lead to earlier—but less confirmed—notifications.
Built by TanTechTrades — keep it simple, keep it green. ✅
VIX Gauge Overlay (Table + Label + Alerts) by Carlos C.🚨 Official 2025 Update – Corrected VIX Ranges 🚨
This overlay shows the live VIX level with both a table and a large label, including alerts for HIGH FEAR and PANIC zones.
✅ Official ranges applied:
- LOW: 13 – 15
- LIGHT FEAR: 15 – 18
- TRANSITION: 18 – 21
- HIGH FEAR: 21 – 25
- PANIC: ≥ 25
Features:
- Table with VIX ranges and live highlight
- Large optional label with current value
- Color schemes (Normal / Inverted)
- Alerts when entering/exiting HIGH FEAR (21) and PANIC (25)
⚠️ Note: Previous version is deprecated. This v3.1 is the official and corrected release.
ATR SL 10/10 This indicator draws an ATR-based trailing stop on the main chart and shows two compact labels:
• Stop line = Low − (ATR × Multiplier).
• “Today” label: the current bar’s stop price.
• “5-bar Max” label: the highest stop value over the last N bars (rolling window). Labels auto-separate slightly if they overlap so both remain readable.
ATR selection logic
• On confirmed bars (after close): uses today’s ATR.
• In real-time (bar not confirmed): uses max(today’s ATR, yesterday’s ATR) to avoid under-estimating volatility early in the session.
Inputs
• Length: ATR period.
• Smoothing: RMA/SMA/EMA/WMA for ATR.
• Multiplier: stop distance in ATR units.
• Long Base: price source for the long stop (usually Low).
• Show Price Line: toggle the pink stop line.
• Lookback: window for the rolling 5-bar maximum label.
Notes
• Overlay = true; the line scales with the price chart.
• Prices/labels use mintick formatting for clean alignment.
• Works on any timeframe; ATR is computed from the active chart’s bars with the above real-time safeguard.
Larry Williams - Smash Day (SL/TP in %)This strategy implements Larry Williams’ “Smash Day” reversal concept on any symbol and timeframe (daily is the classic). A Smash Day is a bar that closes beyond a recent extreme and then potentially reverses on the next session.
TRADALOGIX A-Setup Mentoring Checklist97% of traders (new or old) sometime forget that to win the markets consistently, you have to be consistent in your thought process as well. Many that come to me desire only to know the secrets to my trading success. And I ask the same question to each and everyone: What are your steps in finding, validating & executing the best trade possible? Majority of the times, they know of only 3-5 points to consider when trading. Hence the reason why many traders fail.
This led me down to compiling a 1000 trader survey. It resulted in finding the reasons for trader failures. Most traders were unaware of some of the critical steps in finding, validating & executing the A-Setup trade of the day.
Once launched, you will find the critical steps in processing your setup. No one item should be ignored if you are seeking consistency in your trading. Good luck.
RMBS Smart Detector - Multi-Factor Momentum System
# RMBS Smart Detector - Multi-Factor Momentum System
## Overview
RMBS (Smart Detector - Multi-Factor Momentum System) is a proprietary scoring method developed by Ario, combining normalized RSI and Bollinger band positioning into a single composite metric.
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## Core Methodology
### Buy/Sell Logic
Marker (green or red )appear when **all four filters** pass:
**1. RMBS Score (Momentum Strength)**
From the formula Bellow
Combined Range: -10 (extreme bearish) to +10 (extreme bullish)
Signal Thresholds:
• BUY: Score > +3.0
• SELL: Score < -3.0
2. EMA Trend Filter
BUY: EMA(21) > EMA(55) → Uptrend confirmed
SELL: EMA(21) < EMA(55) → Downtrend confirmed
3. ADX Strength Filter
Minimum ADX: 25 (adjustable 20-30)
ADX > 25: Trending market → Signal allowed
ADX < 25: Range-bound → Signal blocked
4. Alternating Logic
Prevents signal spam by requiring alternation:
✓ BUY → SELL → BUY (allowed)
✗ BUY → BUY → BUY (blocked)
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Mathematical Foundation
RMBS Formula: scoring method developed by Ario
RMBS = (RSI – 50) / 10 + ((BB_pos – 50) / 10)
where:
• RSI = Relative Strength Index (close, L)
• BB_pos = (Close – (SMA – 2 σ)) / ((SMA + 2 σ) – (SMA – 2 σ)) × 100
• σ = standard deviation of close over lookback L
• SMA = simple moving average of close over lookback L
• L = rmbs_length (period setting)
This produces a normalized composite score around zero:
• Positive → bullish momentum and upper band dominance
• Negative → bearish momentum and lower band pressure
• Near 0 → neutral or transitional zone
Input Parameters
ADX Threshold (default: 25)
• Lower (20-23): More signals, less filtering
• Higher (28-30): Fewer signals, stronger trends
• Recommended: 25 for balanced filtering
Signal Thresholds
• BUY: +3.0 (adjustable)
• SELL: -3.0 (adjustable)
Visual Options
• Marker colors
• Background highlights
• Alert settings
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Usage Guidelines
How to Interpret
• 🟢 Green Marker: All conditions met for Bull condition
• 🔴 Red Marker: All conditions met for Bear condition
• No Marker: Waiting for confirmation
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Important Disclaimers
⚠️ Educational Purpose Only
• This tool demonstrates multi-factor technical analysis concepts
• Not financial advice or trade recommendations
• No guarantee of profitability
⚠️ Known Limitations
• Less effective in ranging/choppy markets
• Requires proper risk management (stop-loss, position sizing)
• Should be combined with fundamental analysis
⚠️ Risk Warning
Trading involves substantial risk of loss. Past performance does not indicate future results. Always conduct your own research and consult professionals before trading.
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Open Source
Full Pine Script code available for educational study and modification. Feedback and improvement suggestions welcome.
“All logic is presented for research and educational visualization.”
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**Attribution & Fair Use Notice**
The RMBS scoring framework (Multi-Factor Momentum System) was originally designed and formulated by *Ahmadrezarahmati( Ario or Ario_ Pine Lab)*.
If you build upon, modify, or republish this logic—please include proper attribution to the original author. This request is made under a spirit of open collaboration and educational fairness.
1m Scalping ATR (with SL & Zones)A universal ATR indicator that anchors volatility to your stop-loss.
Read any market (FX, JPY pairs, Gold/Silver, indices, crypto) consistently—regardless of pip/point conventions and timeframe.
Why this indicator?
Classic ATR is absolute (pips/points) and feels different across markets/TFs. ATR Takeoff normalizes ATR to your stop-loss in pips and highlights clear zones for “quiet / ideal / too volatile,” so you instantly know if a 10-pip SL fits current conditions.
Key features
Auto pip detection (FX, JPY, XAU/XAG, indices, BTC/ETH).
Selectable ATR source: chart timeframe or fixed ATR TF (e.g., “15”, “30”, “60”).
Display modes:
Percent of SL – ATR relative to SL in %, great for M1 (typical 10–30%).
Multiple of SL – ATR as a multiple of SL (e.g., 0.6× / 1.0× / 1.2×).
Panel zones:
Green = “Ready for takeoff” (≤ Low), Yellow = reference (Mid), Red = too volatile (≥ High).
Status badge (top-right): Quiet / ATR ok / Wild, current ATR/SL value, ATR TF used.
Direction-agnostic: Works the same for longs and shorts.
Inputs (at a glance)
Length / Smoothing (RMA/SMA/EMA/WMA): ATR base settings.
Your Stop-Loss (Pips): Reference SL (e.g., 10).
ATR Timeframe (empty = chart): Use chart TF or a fixed TF.
Display Mode: “Percent of SL” or “Multiple of SL.”
Low/Mid/High (Percent Mode): Zone thresholds in % of SL.
Low/Mid/High (Multiple Mode): Zone thresholds in ×SL.
Recommended defaults
Length 14, Smoothing RMA, SL 10 pips
Display Mode: Percent of SL
Low/Mid/High (%): 15 / 20 / 25
ATR Timeframe: empty (= chart) for reactive, or “30” for smoother M30 context with M1 entries.
How to use
Set SL (pips). 2) Choose display mode. 3) Optionally pick ATR TF.
Interpretation:
≤ Low (green): setups allowed.
≈ Mid (yellow): neutral reference.
≥ High (red): too volatile → adjust SL/size or wait.
Note: Auto-pip relies on common ticker naming; verify on exotic symbols.
Disclaimer: For research/education. Not financial advice.
365 DMA Based Multiplier Fibonacci BandsBitcoin Chart
365 DMA Based
Fibonacci 1.0 = Long term trend
Fibonacci 0.5/0.618 = Long term support
Fibonacci 1.618 = Mid term target
Fibonacci 2.618 = Long term target
Adaptive Nexus LineAdaptive Nexus Line
Overview
The Adaptive Nexus Line is not just another moving average. It's a next-generation, composite indicator designed to provide a comprehensive and visually intuitive baseline for trend analysis and momentum.
At its core, the Adaptive Nexus Line synthesizes a "cluster" of multiple moving averages into a single, cohesive line. This "average of averages" approach reduces market noise and provides a more stable and reliable representation of the trend than a traditional, single MA. The name reflects its core strengths: "Adaptive" for its intelligent Kalman filter smoothing, and "Nexus" because it serves as a central point, bringing together a wide array of moving average types.
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Key Features
• Composite Engine: Instead of a single MA, the Adaptive Nexus Line averages a user-defined cluster of MAs (e.g., 20 MAs with lengths from 5 to 105). This significantly smooths out price action and reduces false signals.
• Universal MA Selection: The engine supports a comprehensive suite of moving average types, including SMA, EMA, WMA, HMA, VWMA, RMA, ZLMA, and ZMA.
• Momentum Gradient: The indicator's most unique feature is its visual momentum coloring. The line smoothly transitions from red (bearish momentum) through yellow (neutral/indecision) to green (bullish momentum) based on the real-time ratio of rising vs. falling MAs within the cluster.
• Change-Point Signals: A white dot is plotted at the very start of a color change, and a yellow dot is plotted at the end, providing clear signals of potential shifts in momentum.
• Multi-Timeframe (MTF) Support: View the Adaptive Nexus Line from any timeframe directly on your current chart (e.g., plot the 4H line on a 15m chart) to get a better perspective of the higher-level trend.
• Adaptive Kalman Filter: An optional, switchable Kalman filter is included to provide an additional layer of intelligent, adaptive smoothing to the final output line. Its sensitivity is fully adjustable.
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Settings Explained
• Moving Average Settings: Control the core engine. Choose your preferred MA Type, the Number of MAs in the cluster, the Start Length, and the Step between lengths.
• Time Frame: Set the indicator to a higher timeframe for a broader market view. Leave blank to use your chart's current timeframe.
• Kalman Filter Settings: Toggle the Use Kalman Filter on or off. Adjust the Kalman Smoothing Period (higher = smoother) to fine-tune the adaptive smoothing to your preference.
TwinPulse Q Lead SPY x QQQ Intermarket Pulse 1HTwinPulse Q Lead is a concise one hour indicator for SPY and QQQ that converts three sources of market information into a single pulse line, a mode readout with BUY SELL WAIT, and compact alerts. It blends intermarket leadership between QQQ and SPY, intraday flow from the slope of session VWAP, and where the current price sits inside the regular trading hours range. The three components are normalized, fused, compressed to a stable range, and smoothed for clear thresholds. The aim is a readable intraday regime signal that helps you decide when to participate and when to stand aside.
The script is built with Pine v6, uses request security with lookahead off, and does not repaint. It is an indicator, not a strategy. It does not contain any solicitation, links, or outside references. The description is self contained and explains both logic and use so that any trader can understand the design without reading code.
What makes this original and useful
Intermarket leadership is measured directly from QQQ and SPY on your working timeframe using a Z score of the return spread. When growth is leading value heavy large caps, leadership turns positive. When it lags, leadership turns negative. This gives a real time read of the Nasdaq versus S and P tug of war that most day traders watch informally.
Intraday flow is taken from the slope of the session VWAP. A linear regression of VWAP over a short window captures whether value is rising or falling inside the day. Dividing by ATR normalizes slope by typical movement so that the signal is comparable across weeks.
Session position places price inside the current regular hours high to low. It answers whether the day is trading in the top half, the bottom half, or the middle. This is a simple but powerful context filter for breakouts and fades.
The three components are fused into one pulse, compressed with either hyperbolic tangent or softsign to keep values bounded, and then smoothed by a short EMA. This yields a stable range with a zero line so the eye can read shifts quickly.
The panel shows a human readable mode with reasons and a strength score. Traders who do not want to read lines can rely on a simple state and a compact justification that explains why the state is set.
This is not a mashup that simply overlays unrelated indicators. Each component was chosen to answer a distinct question that is common to SPY and QQQ intraday decision making. Leadership answers who is in charge, flow answers whether value inside the session is building or leaking, and position answers if price is pressing the extremes or circling the middle. The pulse ties the three together and prevents any single component from dominating.
How the calculations work
Leadership. Compute a short rate of change for SPY and QQQ. Subtract SPY from QQQ to get spread returns, then compute a rolling Z score over a longer window. Positive values mean QQQ is leading. Negative values mean SPY is leading.
Flow. Compute session VWAP on the active symbol. Regress VWAP over a short window to obtain a slope estimate. Divide by ATR to scale slope by current volatility so that a small rise on a quiet day is not treated the same as a small rise on a wild day.
Position. Track the highest high and lowest low since the start of regular hours. Place the current close inside that range on a zero to one scale, then recenter to a minus one to plus one scale. Positive means the top half of the day, negative means the bottom half.
Fusion. Multiply each component by a weight so users can emphasize or de emphasize leadership, flow, or position. Sum to a raw pulse.
Compression. Pass the raw pulse through a bounded function. Hyperbolic tangent is smooth and has natural saturation near the extremes. Softsign is faster and behaves like a smoother version of sign near zero. Compression avoids unbounded excursions and makes thresholds meaningful across days.
Smoothing. Apply a short EMA to the compressed pulse to reduce noise. This creates the main line called TwinPulse in the plot.
Thresholds. You can use static symmetric levels or adaptive levels. The adaptive option computes a mean and a standard deviation of the smoothed pulse over a user window, then sets upper and lower thresholds as mean plus or minus sigma times standard deviation. This allows thresholds to adjust across regimes. Static levels are still available for traders who want repeatable levels.
Events and mode. A long event fires when the smoothed pulse crosses the upper threshold with positive flow and any optional filters agree. A short event fires on the symmetric condition. The mode reads the current state rather than fire and forget. It returns BUY when the smoothed pulse is above the upper threshold with positive flow, SELL when the smoothed pulse is below the lower threshold with negative flow, otherwise WAIT. A cooldown controls how often events can fire so alerts do not spam during choppy periods.
Inputs and default values
The script ships with defaults chosen for SPY and QQQ on one hour charts.
Symbols. SPY and QQQ by default. You can switch to any pair. Many users may test IWM versus SPY for small cap reads.
Regular hours selector. On by default. This restricts the position factor to New York regular hours. Turn it off if you prefer full session behavior.
ROC length is three bars. Z score length is fifty bars. VWAP slope window is ten bars. ATR length is fourteen bars. Pulse smoothing length is three bars.
Compression mode. Choose hyperbolic tangent or softsign. Hyperbolic tangent is default.
Weights. Leadership and flow are one by default. Position is set to zero point seven to give a modest influence to where price sits inside the day.
Thresholds. Adaptive thresholds are on by default with a lookback of one hundred bars and a sigma width of zero point eight. Static levels at plus or minus zero point six are ready if you disable adaptive mode.
Filters. ADX filter is off by default. If you enable it, the script requires ADX above a user minimum before it will signal. Higher time frame confirmation is off by default. When enabled it compares the smoothed pulse on the confirm timeframe to zero and requires alignment for longs or shorts.
Cooldown. Three bars by default so that alerts do not trigger too frequently.
UI. Bar coloring is on by default. The panel is on by default and sits at the top right.
All request security calls use lookahead off and will not request future data. All persistent state variables are assigned in a way that prevents repainting. The indicator does not use non standard chart types in its logic.
How to use the indicator
Load a one hour chart of SPY or QQQ. Keep a clean chart so that the script output is easy to read.
Turn on regular hours if you want the session position to reflect the cash session. This is recommended for SPY and QQQ.
Watch the panel. Mode reads BUY or SELL or WAIT. The strength value is a simple vote based score that ranges from zero to one hundred. It counts leadership, flow, ADX if enabled, and higher time frame confirmation if enabled. You can use strength to filter weak states.
Consider action only when mode is BUY or SELL and the signal has not just fired on the last bar. The triangles mark where an event fired. Alerts use the same logic as the events. WAIT means stand aside.
To slow the system, enable ADX and set a higher minimum or enable higher time frame confirmation. To speed it up, disable the filters, disable adaptive thresholds, or tighten the sigma width.
When publishing, use a clean chart with only this indicator. Show the symbol and timeframe clearly and make sure the plot legend is visible. If you add drawings on the chart, only include ones that help readers understand the output.
Publication notes and compliance
This description is written in English. The title uses ASCII and only uses capital letters for common abbreviations. The script is original and explains how and why the components work together. There are no links or promotional material. The script does not claim performance. It does not use lookahead. The panel and alerts exist to help a human read and act with discipline. The indicator can be published as open source or as protected. If you choose protected, the description still allows readers to understand how the logic works without access to the code.
If you later convert the logic into a strategy for publication, use realistic commission and slippage, risk no more than a small share of equity per trade, and choose a dataset that yields a large enough sample. Explain any deviations from these default recommendations in your strategy description. Do not publish results from non standard chart types since they can mislead readers on signal timing.
Limitations and risks
Intermarket leadership is a relative measure. There are hours when both SPY and QQQ fall while leadership remains positive. Treat leadership as a context, not a stand alone trigger.
VWAP slope is a path measure inside the session. It can flip several times on a choppy day. That is why the script uses a short smoothing and an optional cooldown. Use ADX or higher time frame confirmation to avoid the worst chop.
Session position assumes a meaningful regular hours range. On half days or around openings with gaps the position factor can be less informative. If this bothers you, reduce the weight of position or turn it off.
Compression and smoothing introduce lag by design. The goal is stability and clarity. If you want earlier but noisier signals, reduce smoothing and weights, and use static thresholds.
No indicator guarantees future results. TwinPulse Q Lead is a decision aid. It should be combined with your risk rules, position size policy, and a clear exit plan. Past behavior is not a promise for the future.
Frequently asked questions
What symbols are supported. Any symbol can be used as the chart symbol. Leadership uses the two user symbols which default to SPY and QQQ. Many traders may try IWM versus SPY or DIA versus SPY.
Can I change the timeframe. Yes, but the design target is one hour. On very short timeframes the VWAP slope becomes very sensitive and you should consider stronger filters.
Does the script repaint. No. It uses request security with lookahead off and the panel updates on the last bar only. Events are based on bar close conditions unless you attach alerts on any alert function call which will still respect the logic without looking into the future.
How are the strength numbers built. The strength score is the share of aligned votes across leadership, flow, ADX if enabled, and higher time frame confirmation if enabled. A value near one hundred means many filters agree. A value near fifty means partial alignment. It is not a probability or an accuracy number.
Can I use non standard chart types. You can view the indicator on them but do not publish signals from non standard chart types because that can mislead readers about timing. Use classic candles or bars when you publish and when you test.
Why do I sometimes see BUY but the price is not moving. A BUY mode requires pulse above the upper threshold and positive flow. It does not require higher highs immediately. Treat BUY as a permission to look for entries using your own execution rules.