PowerGaps - Multi-Timeframe Fair Value GapsPowerGaps — Multi‑Timeframe Fair Value Gap Engine
PowerGaps is a precision‑built, multi‑timeframe Fair Value Gap (FVG) engine designed for traders who rely on clean, reliable market structure signals without noise, repainting, or clutter.
It automatically detects and plots institutional FVGs from higher timeframes directly onto your current chart, giving you a clear view of premium/discount imbalances and liquidity inefficiencies that matter most.
What PowerGaps Does
• Scans four customizable timeframes (e.g., M5, M15, H1, H4) for valid bullish and bearish FVGs
• Projects those HTF gaps onto any lower timeframe chart
• Colors and labels each gap by timeframe for instant visual recognition
• Tracks each gap until it is mitigated by wick touch, then automatically closes and removes it
• Ensures no repainting, no duplicates, and no phantom gaps
• Maintains perfect alignment across timeframes using a robust, cross‑TF‑safe architecture
Why It’s Different
PowerGaps is engineered with a strict validation and mitigation system that prevents the common issues seen in many FVG indicators:
• No repeated stacking of the same gap
• No gaps disappearing when switching timeframes
• No false mitigation signals
• No stale or corrupted objects left behind
Every plotted gap is intentional, accurate, and actionable.
Ideal For
• ICT‑style traders
• Liquidity and imbalance‑based strategies
• HTF bias mapping
• Scalpers who rely on HTF inefficiencies
• Swing traders looking for clean continuation or reversal zones
Inputs & Customization
• Enable/disable each timeframe independently
• Choose custom colors for bullish and bearish gaps
• Full control over which timeframes you want projected onto your chart
אינדיקטורים ואסטרטגיות
Mizan v7.8-S: Pure PSI ObserverDescription:
1. General Overview The Mizan v7.8-S is a specialized high-precision market observer designed to quantify the "Ontological Stability" of financial assets. Unlike traditional indicators that rely solely on price action, this tool projects market data onto a proprietary "PSI Scale" to measure the potential energy and structural integrity of a trend. It operates on the "Pure Justice" (Mizan) theoretical framework, distinguishing between constructive stability and chaotic degradation.
2. Key Features
Proprietary PSI Scoring: A unique algorithm that converts market momentum into a standardized stability score (0 - 310,000 Scale).
Stability Protocol Visualization: Automatically colors the trend line to indicate the current state of the asset (Green for Stable/Constructive, Red for Unstable/Chaotic).
Cyclic Time Markers: Includes deterministic time-cycle markers ("Pulse" and "Reset" points) to identify theoretical inflection points in the market rhythm.
Axiom Floor & Peak: Visual references for the theoretical limits of the analyzed asset.
3. How to Use
Trend Analysis: Observe the color of the PSI line. A transition from Red to Green indicates that the asset has crossed the critical threshold and entered a stable trend structure.
Cycle Timing: Use the geometric markers (Diamonds and Circles) to anticipate potential shifts in market rhythm or exhaustion points based on the Mizan temporal constants.
Risk Assessment: The distance of the PSI score from the "Axiom Peak" or "Axiom Floor" provides a perspective on the asset's current potential relative to its theoretical limits.
4. Invite-Only Access This script is a closed-source implementation of a proprietary algorithmic kernel ("Mizan Universal Kernel"). It contains protected logic and experimental constants derived from private research.
Access: Access to this indicator is restricted. To request access or learn more about the methodology, please contact me via private message on TradingView.
Note: This tool is intended for advanced cycle analysis and experimental observation.
UT Bot + MACD BUY Delayed Confirm v6UT Bot + MACD BUY Delayed Confirm..even if macd cross happens afterwards signal arrives
TradeAxis Trendlines - Full RangeOverview
TradeAxis Trendlines is an overlay indicator that automatically builds and maintains diagonal support/resistance trendlines from confirmed swing pivots, ranks candidates to reduce clutter, and provides optional breakout-based risk framing (TP/SL boxes) using structural stops.
This script is built as a single workflow:
Identify structurally valid trendlines
Reduce clutter by ranking/filters
Monitor/visualize breakouts with clear risk framing (disabled in Analysis Mode and on non-standard chart types)
How the trendlines are detected and filtered
1) Confirmed pivot engine (non-instant pivots)
Trendline anchors come from confirmed pivot highs/lows using user-defined Left/Right pivot strength. Because pivots require Right bars to confirm, lines are not drawn at the turning candle and will appear only after confirmation.
2) Candidate generation + structural validation
The script tests pivot-to-pivot vectors and rejects candidates that fail structural criteria, including:
Minimum line length (bars between anchors)
Slope filtering with two modes:
Absolute slope bounds (price-per-bar)
ATR-relative slope bounds (thresholds scaled by ATR)
Body-intersection rejection: candidates are filtered out if candle bodies repeatedly cut through the line beyond a tolerance
Opposite-side invalidation gate: candidates can be rejected/disabled when price closes (or evaluates by Mid-body/Body mode) beyond the “wrong side” of the line, to avoid keeping lines that are already invalidated by structure
3) Touch counting + scoring (clutter control)
Valid candidates are ranked using a weighted score that prioritizes:
Number of valid touches
Recency of the last touch
Line span
By default, the script plots both the primary and secondary (“2nd best”) support and resistance lines; you can disable the secondary set if you prefer a cleaner chart.
4) Dynamic cleanup behavior
Trendlines are continuously refreshed as new pivots confirm. Lines that are decisively broken and then reclaimed can be removed to prevent stale structure from lingering on the chart.
Optional modules
A) Safety lines (structural stop references)
When enabled, the script calculates additional diagonal “safety” lines from a separate pivot stream and selects the best safety reference near the active structure. These safety lines are used as structural candidates for Stop Loss placement in the breakout framing module.
B) Higher-timeframe (HTF) overlays
When enabled, the script runs its trendline detection logic on a user-selected higher timeframe using `request.security()` with lookahead disabled, and overlays the HTF support/resistance onto the current chart. HTF lines are plotted using time-based coordinates and can update as HTF bars confirm.
C) Breakout + Risk/Reward visualization (optional)
When enabled (and on standard charts), the script can flag breakouts and draw a risk/reward box:
Breakout trigger: candle-body confirmation through the trendline plus a user-selected ATR-based buffer.
Buffer Mode can be set to ATR (buffer = ATR × multiplier) or None (no buffer).
Optional filters:
Wick filter (rejects candles with excessive upper/lower wick percentage)
Time windows (inputs are labeled in UTC+4) with optional overnight restrictions and specific block windows
Minimum breakout body size (ticks)
Stop Loss / Take Profit framing
Stop selection is structural-first. The script prioritizes the active safety line (when available), otherwise it falls back to recent swing structure (recent swing high/low candidates) and the best available structural reference.
Entries can be skipped if risk constraints are violated, including:
Min SL Size (ticks)
Max Allowed SL (×ATR)
Take Profit is projected from the actual stop distance using the selected Risk/Reward Target.
Important notes about the position tools
This is a visualization/alerting aid. It does not place trades.
TP/SL hit detection is bar-based (OHLC). If both TP and SL are within the same candle range, the script cannot know which occurred first.
On non-standard chart types, position tools and entry/exit alerts are disabled.
D) Analysis Mode
When Analysis Mode is enabled, the script disables the breakout/risk framing logic and focuses on technical trendlines (plus structural alerts).
Alerts
Alert conditions are available for:
Touch Support/Resistance (Primary, Secondary, or HTF)
New Support/Resistance line detected
Long/Short position tool placed (when enabled on standard charts)
A combined “Any Event” condition
PREMIUM TRADE ZONES - [EntryLab]Premium Trade Zones is a channel-based indicator designed to highlight potential high-probability areas for considering long and short trades, as well as ideal zones for taking profits. It uses dynamic channels to identify when price may be overextended (overbought or oversold), providing visual confluence for trade decisions.
Key Features are the Purple & Blue Channels: These represent the core overbought (upper/purple) and oversold (lower/blue) zones. Price entering or reacting at these levels often signals potential reversals or exhaustion.
Upper & Lower Channels: Serve as dynamic support/resistance levels. Use them as added confluence for: Entry points (long near lower channel in uptrends, short near upper in downtrends).
Profit-taking areas (scale out or exit when price reaches the opposing channel).
The oscillator component helps gauge momentum strength and when price deviates significantly into extreme zones.
How to Use Overbought/Oversold Insight:
Watch for price pushing into the purple channel (potential overbought → consider shorts or profit on longs) or blue channel (potential oversold → consider longs or profit on shorts). Reactions at these levels can offer good insight into mean reversion or continuation pauses.
Trade Entries — Look for confluence: e.g., price bouncing off the lower channel + bullish momentum on the oscillator = stronger case for long. Reverse for shorts at upper channel.
Profit Taking — Use the opposite channel as a target zone to take partial or full profits. For example, take some profit near the upper channel on a long trade.
General Tip — Combine with your existing trend analysis, support/resistance, or other indicators for better context. This tool works best as confluence rather than a standalone signal.
This indicator does not repaint and aims to provide clear, visual zones to simplify decision-making on entries, exits, and risk management. Always use proper risk management—trading involves risk.Feel free to adjust settings like channel sensitivity (if your inputs allow) to match different timeframes or assets.
Scalping V5 - Strongest S/R & Predictive PanelScalping V5: Predictive Momentum & Institutional S/R by Herman Sangivera ( Papua )
Overview
Scalping V5 is a high-precision momentum indicator designed for lower timeframe traders (1m, 5m, 15m) who require a blend of trend-following logic and real-time structural analysis. Unlike standard indicators that only look at price action, this script utilizes a Dual-EMA Ribbon for momentum, a 200-period Filter for institutional bias, and a Predictive Probability Panel to gauge the strength of a potential move.
Key Features
1. Smart Momentum Ribbon (EMA 12/36)
The core of the strategy uses a dynamic ribbon.
Blue Ribbon: Indicates aggressive bullish momentum.
Red Ribbon: Indicates aggressive bearish momentum.
Traders should look for "Value Area" entries when the price retraces into the ribbon before continuing the trend.
2. Institutional Trend Guard (EMA 200)
To avoid "choppy" markets and counter-trend traps, the script plots a thick white baseline.
Above 200 EMA: Only Long setups are prioritized.
Below 200 EMA: Only Short setups are prioritized.
3. Dynamic Support & Resistance (S/R)
The script automatically calculates the Strongest Resistance (Highest High) and Strongest Support (Lowest Low) based on a 50-period lookback. This helps scalpers identify immediate "walls" in the market to set realistic Take Profit (TP) and Stop Loss (SL) levels.
4. Predictive Analytics Dashboard
The real-time panel in the top right provides:
Strategy State: Detects if the market is breaking out or consolidating.
Probability Score: A weighted calculation (smoothed by SMA) that determines the likelihood of the next move based on trend alignment.
Actionable Recommendation: Flashes "STRONG BUY" or "STRONG SELL" only when momentum and distance-to-target are optimal.
How to Trade with Scalping V5
Long Entry: Price must be above the EMA 200. Wait for the Ribbon to turn Blue and the Dashboard to display a Probability Up > 65%. Ensure there is enough "room" to the Red Resistance line.
Short Entry: Price must be below the EMA 200. Wait for the Ribbon to turn Red and the Dashboard to display a Probability Down > 65%. Ensure there is room to the Green Support line.
Exit Strategy: Take profits at the S/R levels or when the price closes back inside the EMA Ribbon.
Settings & Optimization
EMA 12/36: Optimized for Scalping. Increase to 20/50 for Day Trading.
Lookback S/R: Set to 50 for intraday levels; increase to 100 for more "significant" swing levels.
Overlay: This indicator is designed to be used directly on the price chart.
Disclaimer: Scalping involves significant risk. This tool is designed to assist your analysis and should be used in conjunction with proper risk management and price action confirmation.
SMA Multi-Sync Granville & MTF CounterSMA Multi-Sync Granville & MTF Counter
Overview
This indicator is an environmental awareness tool that identifies when and to what level moving averages (SMAs) across multiple time frames align in the same direction, visualizing the timing and freshness of the trend.
Its greatest feature is that it does not simply determine synchronization; rather, it precisely distinguishes the time frame upon which synchronization is completed using the number of stars (★).
Key Features
1. Calculation of "Stars" Based on Confirmed Time Frame Trigger
The number of stars displayed upon synchronization completion indicates the signal's "temporal weight."
★ (1): Synchronization is completed upon confirmation of the displayed time frame.
★★ (2): Synchronization is completed upon confirmation of the next higher time frame (e.g., 15 minutes).
★★★ (3): Synchronization is completed upon confirmation of the next higher time frame (e.g., 1 hour). The more higher the time frame is confirmed, the more powerful the trend reversal or regression it acts as.
2. MTF Sync Panel
The table on the right side of the screen displays the price position (background) and MA direction (text) for each level (displayed to daily) in real time.
By watching the background and text colors match, you can understand the accumulation of energy before a star appears.
3. Cross Counter
The number of bars elapsed from the synchronization starting point (MA crossover, etc.) to the current bar is displayed numerically in the lower right corner.
The closer to "0" the number, the more likely it is the beginning of a trend, while the higher the number, the more likely it is the end of the trend (expiration date).
Usability of Input Settings
Min Stars (1-5) This sets the signal cutoff. Setting it to "2" eliminates noise caused by the displayed bar being confirmed and narrows down to only the moment when the higher bar is confirmed (★2 or higher).
Cancel Alert if MA Slope Same If the MA of the displayed time frame is already leaning in the same direction (leading), the confirmation (★1) on that time frame will be considered "not an initial move" and excluded.
5m TF: Use 30m SMA When using 5-minute time frames, this physically changes the ★2 trigger from the confirmation on the 15-minute chart to the confirmation on the 30-minute chart. This is effective when targeting milestones on larger time frames.
*If you have any questions about how to use this, please ask in the comments.
SMA Multi-Sync Granville & MTF Counter
概要
本インジケーターは、複数の時間足の移動平均線（SMA）が「いつ、どの階層まで同じ方向に揃ったか」を特定し、そのトレンドの**「確定タイミング」と「鮮度」**を可視化する環境認識ツールです。
最大の特徴は、単なる同調判定ではなく、**「どの時間足の確定（Close）によって同期が完成したか」**を星（★）の数で厳密に区別する点にあります。
主な機能
1. 確定足トリガーによる「星」の算出
同期が完成した瞬間に表示される星の数は、そのシグナルの「時間的な重み」を示します。
★（1つ）：表示足の確定により同期が完成。
★★（2つ）：1つ上の上位足（15分等）の確定により同期が完成。
★★★（3つ）：2つ上の上位足（1時間等）の確定により同期が完成。 上位の足が確定する節目ほど、より強力なトレンドの転換・回帰として機能します。
2. MTF同期パネル
画面右側のテーブルで、各階層（表示足〜日足）の「価格の位置（背景）」と「MAの向き（文字）」をリアルタイムに表示します。
背景色と文字色が一致していく過程を見ることで、星が出る前の**「エネルギーの蓄積」**を把握できます。
3. クロスカウンター
同期の起点（MAクロス等）から、現在の足まで何本経過したかを右下に数値で表示します。
「0」に近いほど初動であり、数値が大きくなるほどトレンドの終盤（賞味期限切れ）である可能性を論理的に示唆します。
インプット設定の使い勝手
Min Stars (1-5) シグナルの足切り設定です。「2」に設定すれば、表示足の確定によるノイズを排除し、**上位足の確定が伴った瞬間（★2以上）**のみに絞り込めます。
Cancel Alert if MA Slope Same 表示足のMAがすでに同方向へ傾いている（先行している）場合、その足での確定（★1）を「初動ではない」とみなして除外します。
5m TF: Use 30m SMA 5分足運用時、★2のトリガーを「15分足」から「30分足」の確定に物理的に変更します。より大きな時間軸の節目を狙う場合に有効です。
※使い方が不明なところはコメントで聞いてください。
Gold Sniper (Liquidity Sweep)Concept : Stop Hunting the "Smart Money" Way Most traders lose money because they enter exactly where "Smart Money" is looking to trigger Stop Losses. We have all been there: You buy at support, the price dips just below your stop loss, takes you out, and then rockets up without you.
Gold Sniper is designed to capitalize on this exact behavior . Instead of buying the support, this script waits for the Liquidity Sweep (the "Stop Hunt"). It identifies when price breaks a key structure level to trap sellers, and signals an entry only when the price reclaims that level with momentum.
How It Works (The Logic) This indicator looks for a specific "Perfect Storm" setup using a 4-step confirmation process:
Identifies Support (Yellow Dots): It tracks local pivot lows (default 10 bars) to visualize the "Floor" where retail traders likely have their stop losses.
Detects the Sweep: It waits for price to drop below these yellow dots. This is the "Trap" phase where liquidity is grabbed.
Confirms the Reclaim: It does NOT catch the falling knife. It waits for a candle to close back ABOVE the broken support level.
Momentum Check (RSI): It ensures internal strength (RSI) is rising compared to the previous low, confirming that the drop was a trap, not a genuine crash.
Visual Features
Yellow Dots: Dynamic Support Levels / Pivot Lows.
"SWEEP BUY" Label: Signals exactly when the trap is complete and the reclaim has occurred.
Red Line (Hard Stop): Automatically draws a Stop Loss level at the lowest point of the sweep candle.
How to Use This Strategy
Wait for the Setup: Do not trade if price is just drifting. Wait for price to challenge and break the Yellow Dots.
The Trigger: Enter immediately on the Close of the candle with the "SWEEP BUY" label.
Stop Loss: Place your Hard Stop at the Red Line provided by the indicator.
Rule: If price touches the Red Line, the setup has failed (it was a real crash, not a sweep). Exit immediately.
Best Timeframes: Optimized for 1-Minute and 5-Minute scalping on Gold (XAUUSD) and Futures, but works on all liquid assets.
Settings
Pivot Lookback: How many bars back to check for the support floor (Default: 10).
RSI Length: Sensitivity of the momentum filter (Default: 14).
Disclaimer : This tool is for educational purposes and market analysis only. It identifies high-probability "Liquidity Sweep" setups but does not guarantee future results. Always manage your risk.
Volume Flow [KTY]【Volume Flow】📊
Splits candle volume into Buy and Sell to visualize buying/selling pressure.
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📊 FEATURES
- Buy/Sell Volume Split
- Bottom indicator shows dominant vs weak volume
- Green = buying pressure, Red = selling pressure
- Volume Candles
- Candle body colored by buy/sell ratio
- Dark color = dominant side
- Light color = weaker side
- Trend Cloud
- EMA-based trend direction visualization
- Triangle signals on crossovers
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✅ HOW TO USE
- Large green volume = strong buying → bullish
- Large red volume = strong selling → bearish
- Bullish candle with high sell ratio → weakening uptrend
- Bearish candle with high buy ratio → weakening downtrend
- Higher reliability when volume + candle + cloud align
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⚠️ DISCLAIMER
This indicator is for educational purposes only.
Not financial advice. Always do your own research.
FVG & Order Block - Market StructureOverview
A comprehensive Smart Money Concepts (SMC) indicator that combines Fair Value Gaps, Order Blocks, Market Structure analysis, and Key Levels into one powerful tool. Designed for traders who follow ICT (Inner Circle Trader) methodology and institutional trading concepts.
🔹 Features
Fair Value Gaps (FVG)
Automatically detects bullish and bearish imbalances in price
Customizable mitigation logic: choose between "Close" (candle must close through the gap) or "Touch" (wick into the gap)
FVGs extend forward and auto-remove when mitigated
Separate colors for bullish (demand) and bearish (supply) gaps
Order Blocks (OB)
Identifies institutional order blocks based on significant price moves
Detects the last opposing candle before a breakout move
Customizable mitigation type (Close vs Touch)
Adjustable lookback period for sensitivity control
Market Structure (CHoCH & BOS)
CHoCH (Change of Character): Detects trend reversals when price breaks structure against the current trend
BOS (Break of Structure): Confirms trend continuation when price breaks structure in the direction of the trend
Visual labels and dashed lines mark each structural break
Adjustable swing length for different trading styles
Key Levels
PDH/PDL: Previous Day High/Low
PWH/PWL: Previous Week High/Low
PMH/PML: Previous Month High/Low
Clean horizontal lines with labels that auto-update
Liquidity Levels
Identifies clusters of equal lows where stop losses likely accumulate
Shows percentage distance from current price
Helps anticipate liquidity grabs and stop hunts
Info Dashboard
Real-time display of current market structure (Bullish/Bearish/Neutral)
Count of active FVGs and Order Blocks
⚙️ Customization
Toggle each feature on/off independently
Fully customizable colors for all elements
Adjustable zone extension periods
Choose mitigation type per zone (Close vs Touch)
Swing length adjustment for market structure sensitivity
📈 How to Use
Identify Trend: Check the dashboard for current market structure
Find Entry Zones: Look for unfilled FVGs and untested Order Blocks in the direction of the trend
Confirm with Structure: Wait for BOS to confirm trend continuation or CHoCH for reversals
Use Key Levels: PDH/PDL/PWH/PWL act as support/resistance and liquidity targets
Watch Liquidity: Equal lows often get swept before reversals
🎯 Best Used On
Indices (NiftyFifty, BankNifty, S&P 500, Nasdaq)
Forex pairs
Crypto (BTC, ETH)
Works on all timeframes (15m, 1H, 4H, Daily recommended)
⚠️ Disclaimer
This indicator is a technical analysis tool and should not be considered financial advice. Always use proper risk management and combine with your own analysis. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
📝 Release Notes
v1.0
Initial release
FVG detection with customizable mitigation
Order Block detection
CHoCH & BOS market structure
PDH/PDL, PWH/PWL, PMH/PML levels
Liquidity level detection
Info dashboard
Tags: smartmoney smc ict fairvaluegap fvg orderblock marketstructure choch bos liquidity supplydemand priceaction
THMA ~ CharonQuantTHMA is a high-precision trend following indicator designed to detect market transitions early while filtering out low-quality, low-momentum conditions.
Built on the Hull Moving Average framework, THMA extends the concept into a triple-nested structure that significantly reduces lag without sacrificing smoothness. The result is a fast, stable trend line that adapts well to volatile markets such as crypto, forex, and intraday equities.
Signals are not generated in isolation. Every long or short condition is validated through three independent filters :
Trend alignment via a higher-timeframe EMA
Directional control using DI (+DI / −DI)
Trend strength confirmation through ADX
Only when all filters align does a final signal trigger, helping suppress noise and whipsaw during ranging markets.
Visual Design
Persistent THMA state coloring
Long, muted gold (#D4A017)
Short, deep burgundy (#6B2A3A)
Lighter confirmation states when conditions are partially met
Trend EMA and dynamic price reference
ADX with threshold displayed in a separate pane
Alerts
Two native alert conditions are included:
THMA Long
Fires when finalLong becomes true
Condition, price > THMA, price > Trend EMA, ADX > threshold, +DI > −DI
THMA Short
Fires when finalShort becomes true
Condition, price < THMA, price < Trend EMA, ADX > threshold, −DI > +DI
Alert messages include exchange and ticker placeholders for automation and webhook use.
Important
No indicator replaces discipline or context.
THMA exists to reduce uncertainty, not eliminate risk.
Use it to escort price through volatility, not to chase it.
FX-CLINIC/ICT/AUTO OTEICT Indicator
Show automatic OTE (current)
with background
and prices
can change the swing as you want
created by FX-CLINIC
Shock Gap Bot [Enhanced]Shock Gap bot this to provide entry for pre market stocks , so you can get the bounce back
LSMA25 Trend Correction Continuation
## LSMA25 Trend Correction Continuation - Publishing Description
### Overview
This indicator highlights **trend continuation opportunities** using a **25-period LSMA (Least Squares Moving Average)** with a **slope/angle filter** and a simple **correction + re-entry** logic.
It is designed to mark:
* **Continuation entries** after a pullback (correction) and re-cross of LSMA in the direction of a strong trend
* **Strong-trend state** (subtle dots) when price stays on the trend side of LSMA with a steep angle, even without a fresh cross
### Core logic
1. **LSMA (25 by default)**
* Uses `ta.linreg(close, lsmaLen, 0)` as the LSMA line.
2. **Trend strength via angle (tick-normalized)**
* Computes 1-bar LSMA slope in **ticks**:
* `slopeTicks = (lsma - lsma ) / syminfo.mintick`
* Converts slope to an angle using `atan()` and a calibration input:
* `ticksPerBarFor45` approximates how many ticks per bar corresponds to ~45°
* Strong trend conditions:
* LONG trend strength when `angleDeg >= minAngleLongDeg`
* SHORT trend strength when `angleDeg <= minAngleShortDeg`
3. **Correction detection**
* LONG side: a correction exists if within the last `corrLookback` bars the close was **below** LSMA:
* `ta.barssince(close < lsma) <= corrLookback`
* SHORT side: correction exists if within the last `corrLookback` bars the close was **above** LSMA:
* `ta.barssince(close > lsma) <= corrLookback`
4. **Continuation signals**
* **Long Continuation (LC)** triggers when:
* Price **crosses above** LSMA (`ta.crossover(close, lsma)`)
* Angle indicates **strong uptrend**
* A recent **pullback below LSMA** occurred
* Optional ATR% filter passes
* **Short Continuation (SC)** triggers symmetrically on cross below.
5. **Strong trend markers**
* When price is on the trend side of LSMA and angle is strong:
* Uptrend: `close > lsma and strongUp`
* Downtrend: `close < lsma and strongDown`
* Drawn as small, semi-transparent circles (not entry signals by themselves).
### Plots and labels
* **LSMA line** plotted in yellow.
* **LC**: green triangle below bar (trend continuation long).
* **SC**: red triangle above bar (trend continuation short).
* **Dots**: tiny circles for strong-trend state when no fresh continuation signal is present.
### Inputs (how to tune)
* **LSMA length**
* Higher = smoother, fewer signals
* Lower = more responsive, more signals/noise
* **Ticks per bar ≈ 45°**
* Calibration control for angle scaling across different instruments/timeframes
* Increase it if angles look too “aggressive”; decrease it if angles look too “flat”
* **Min angle for LONG / Max angle for SHORT**
* Tighten to filter for only steep trends; loosen to allow more setups
* **Max correction bars back**
* Larger values allow older pullbacks to qualify
* Smaller values require a more recent correction
### Optional volatility filter (ATR%)
* When enabled, the script requires:
* `ATR% = (ATR / close) * 100 >= minAtrPct`
* Useful to avoid low-volatility chop (but can filter out valid trends on slow markets).
### How to use (practical)
* Use **LC/SC** as “trend continuation after pullback” markers:
* Prefer trading in the direction of higher timeframe bias (if applicable)
* Consider entries on LC/SC with your own risk rules (stops/targets are not included)
* Use the **strong-trend dots** as a regime filter:
* If dots persist, continuation setups have higher context quality
* If dots disappear frequently, market may be ranging/choppy
### Limitations (important)
* Angle is based on **LSMA 1-bar slope**, so it is sensitive to sudden changes and can vary across markets/timeframes.
* Correction logic is binary: it only checks whether price crossed to the other side of LSMA recently (not depth/structure of pullback).
* Signals depend on **close crossing LSMA**, not intrabar wick behavior.
* Not a full trading system: no position sizing, stops, or take profits.
### Alerts
Alerts fire only on **confirmed bars** (`barstate.isconfirmed`) for:
* “LSMA25 Long continuation”
* “LSMA25 Short continuation”
Institutional Structure [Clean Pro]Institutional Structure — Script Explanation
This script is designed to map institutional market behavior using high-timeframe structure, not retail noise.
It focuses on where smart money acts, not on frequent signals.
🔹 1. High-Timeframe Support & Resistance (HTF S/R)
The script identifies major structural highs and lows using a higher lookback period.
Purpose:
Defines where institutions previously distributed or accumulated
Acts as natural decision zones
Filters out low-quality intraday levels
Why it matters:
Institutions trade from key HTF levels, not random support/resistance.
🔹 2. Equilibrium (50% Mean Price)
The equilibrium line represents the fair price between HTF high and low.
How it’s used:
Below equilibrium → discount zone (buy interest)
Above equilibrium → premium zone (sell interest)
Professional insight:
Smart money prefers buying discounts and selling premiums, not chasing price.
🔹 3. Market Structure Shift (MSS)
Instead of frequent BOS labels, the script detects true directional shifts.
Bullish MSS:
Price closes above previous HTF high
Bearish MSS:
Price closes below previous HTF low
Why MSS over BOS:
MSS confirms control change
Reduces false signals
Aligns with institutional execution logic
🔹 4. Liquidity Sweep Detection (Wick-Based)
The script identifies stop-hunt behavior using wick rejection logic.
Buy-side liquidity:
Wick above HTF high, but close back below
Sell-side liquidity:
Wick below HTF low, but close back above
Meaning:
Stops were triggered, but price failed to accept → smart money absorption
🔹 5. Fair Value Gap (FVG) – Refined Imbalance
Fair Value Gaps highlight inefficient price movement.
Bullish FVG:
Price leaves an upside imbalance
Bearish FVG:
Price leaves a downside imbalance
How pros use it:
As reaction zones, not entry signals
Best combined with liquidity + MSS
🔍 How Everything Works Together
The script is context-based, not signal-based:
1️⃣ HTF structure defines the battlefield
2️⃣ Liquidity is taken (stop hunts)
3️⃣ MSS confirms direction
4️⃣ FVG offers precision
5️⃣ Equilibrium filters bias
This creates high-probability trade environments, not overtrading.
📌 Best Practices (Professional Use)
Timeframes: 1H / 4H / Daily
Avoid lower TF noise
Trade only after liquidity is taken
Use FVG as confirmation, not trigger
Respect equilibrium bias
🎯 Summary
✔ Clean institutional logic
✔ No clutter, no spam
✔ HTF-driven decisions
✔ Liquidity-first mindset
✔ Designed for BTC, Gold & FX
🧠 Trade where institutions trade — not where indicators flash.
SPY 200SMA +4% Entry -3% Exit TQQQ/QLD/GLDM THREE PHASE STRATEGYWanted to take a look at all of the individual trades and provide a series of options to balance performance and risk. This post is expanding on my previous one - www.reddit.com
Here is the data and the backtesting splitting the strategy into three primary phases with multiple options and exact trade dates to help people easily backtest other combinations - docs.google.com (Three Tabs with the three phases)
If you just want my personal recommendations this would be what I will be using -
PHASE 1 (Strategy BUY signal triggers when SPY price crosses +4% over the SPY 200SMA) = 100% TQQQ
If trade lasts 366 days (Long Term Cap Gains) go to PHASE 2
If SPY price crosses below -3% SPY 200SMA go to PHASE 3
PHASE 2 (PHASE 1 lasts 366 days) = Deleverage and diversify into 50% QLD & 50% GLDM
PHASE 3 (Strategy SELL signal triggers when SPY price crosses -3% below the SPY 200SMA) = Defensive posture with 50% SGOV & 50% GLDM
As market degrades start selling SGOV and buying QQQ until 50% QQQ & 50% GLDM
TradingView Script for the THREE PHASE STRATEGY (imgur.com):
//
@version=
5
strategy("SPY 200SMA +4% Entry -3% Exit Strategy",
overlay=true,
default_qty_type=strategy.percent_of_equity,
default_qty_value=100)
// === Inputs ===
smaLength = input.int(200, title="SMA Period", minval=1)
entryThreshold = input.float(0.04, title="Entry Threshold (%)", step=0.01)
exitThreshold = input.float(0.03, title="Exit Threshold (%)", step=0.01)
startYear = input.int(1995, "Start Year")
startMonth = input.int(1, "Start Month")
startDay = input.int(1, "Start Day")
// === Time filter ===
startTime = timestamp(startYear, startMonth, startDay, 0, 0)
isAfterStart = time >= startTime
// === Calculations ===
sma200 = ta.sma(close, smaLength)
upperThreshold = sma200 * (1 + entryThreshold)
lowerThreshold = sma200 * (1 - exitThreshold)
// === Strategy Logic ===
enterLong = close > upperThreshold
exitLong = close < lowerThreshold
if isAfterStart
if enterLong and strategy.position_size == 0
strategy.entry("Buy", strategy.long)
if exitLong and strategy.position_size > 0
strategy.close("Buy")
// === 366-Day Marker Logic (Uninterrupted) ===
var
int
targetTime = na
// 1. Capture entry time only when a brand new position starts
if strategy.position_size > 0 and strategy.position_size == 0
targetTime := time + (366 * 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000)
// 2. IMPORTANT: If position is closed or a sell signal hits, reset the timer to "na"
if strategy.position_size == 0
targetTime := na
// 3. Trigger only if we are still in the trade and hit the timestamp
isAnniversary = not na(targetTime) and time >= targetTime and time < targetTime
// === Visuals ===
p_sma = plot(sma200, title="200 SMA", color=color.rgb(255, 0, 242))
p_upper = plot(upperThreshold, title="Entry Threshold (+4%)", color=color.rgb(0, 200, 0))
p_lower = plot(lowerThreshold, title="Exit Threshold (-3%)", color=color.rgb(255, 0, 0))
fill(p_sma, p_upper, color=color.new(color.green, 80), title="Entry Zone")
// Draw marker only if 366 days passed without a sell
if isAnniversary
label.new(bar_index, high, "366 DAYS - PHASE 2", style=label.style_label_down, color=color.yellow, textcolor=color.black, size=size.small)
// === Entry/Exit Labels ===
newOpen = strategy.position_size > 0 and strategy.position_size == 0
newClose = strategy.position_size == 0 and strategy.position_size > 0
if newOpen
label.new(x=bar_index, y=low * 0.97, text="BUY - PHASE 1", xloc=xloc.bar_index, yloc=yloc.price, color=color.lime, style=label.style_label_up, textcolor=color.black, size=size.small)
if newClose
label.new(x=bar_index, y=high * 1.03, text="SELL - PHASE 3", xloc=xloc.bar_index, yloc=yloc.price, color=color.red, style=label.style_label_down, textcolor=color.white, size=size.small)
200 SMA SPY Trading Range Bands Script:
//
@version=
5
indicator("200 SMA SPY Trading Range Bands", overlay=true)
// === Settings ===
smaLength = input.int(200, title="SMA Length")
mult1 = input.float(1.09, title="Multiplier 1 (9% Over)")
mult2 = input.float(1.15, title="Multiplier 2 (15% Over)")
// === Calculations ===
smaValue = ta.sma(close, smaLength)
line9Over = smaValue * mult1
line15Over = smaValue * mult2
// === Plotting ===
plot(smaValue, title="200 SMA", color=color.gray, linewidth=1, style=plot.style_linebr)
plot(line9Over, title="9% Over 200 SMA", color=color.rgb(255, 145, 0), linewidth=1)
plot(line15Over, title="15% Over 200 SMA", color=color.rgb(38, 1, 1), linewidth=2)
Cyberpunk Vortex IndicatorCyberpunk Vortex Indicator is a visually enhanced Vortex-based momentum indicator designed to clearly capture trend strength and directional dominance.
This indicator calculates VI+ (bullish pressure) and VI− (bearish pressure) using the classic Vortex methodology, then renders them with a layered neon cyberpunk-style glow for maximum readability and impact.
🔹 Key Features
・Vortex Indicator (VI+ / VI−) with SMA smoothing
・Multi-layer laser-style glow (outer / inner / core lines)
・Clear visual distinction between bullish and bearish momentum
・Subtle background and fill effects for intuitive trend recognition
・Clean, modern design without clutter
🔹 How to Use
・VI+ above VI− → Bullish momentum dominates
・VI− above VI+ → Bearish momentum dominates
・The 1.0 baseline helps identify strengthening or weakening trends
・Best used as a trend confirmation tool, not a standalone signal
🔹 Recommended Timeframes
Works well across multiple timeframes.
Commonly effective on 15m, 1H, 4H, and higher.
This indicator focuses on clarity, aesthetics, and momentum visualization, making it ideal for traders who value both performance and design.
Cyberpunk Vortex Indicator は、トレンドの強さと方向性を直感的に把握するために設計された、視認性とデザイン性を重視したボルテックス系モメンタム指標です。
クラシックな Vortex Indicator（VI+ / VI−）をベースに、サイバーパンク調のネオン発光レイヤーで描画することで、買い圧力・売り圧力の優位性を一目で判断できます。
🔹 特徴
・Vortex Indicator（VI+ / VI−）をSMAでスムージング
・外側・内側・芯の3層レーザー風グロー表現
・上昇 / 下降モメンタムの視認性を大幅に向上
・控えめな背景・塗りつぶしで相場の空気感を演出
・ノイズの少ない、洗練されたデザイン
🔹 使い方
・VI+ が VI− を上回る → 上昇トレンド優勢
・VI− が VI+ を上回る → 下降トレンド優勢
・1.0 の基準線でトレンドの勢いを確認
・単体判断ではなく、トレンド確認用としての使用を推奨
🔹 推奨時間足
マルチタイムフレーム対応。
特に 15分足 / 1時間足 / 4時間足以上で安定。
本インジケーターは
「見やすさ」「美しさ」「モメンタムの可視化」を重視しており、
デザインと実用性の両立を求めるトレーダー向けです。
Balance Zone ProjectorOVERVIEW
Projects balance zones above and below up to 3 anchor zones. Each zone represents a 2x, 4x, 8x... multiple of the original anchor height, helping you identify key price levels for entries, exits, and targets.
HOW TO USE
1. Add the indicator to your chart
2. Click to set Anchor 1 High (top of your zone)
3. Click to set Anchor 1 Low (bottom of your zone)
4. Zones automatically project above and below
MULTIPLE ANCHORS
Enable Anchor 2 and Anchor 3 in settings to track multiple zones at different time periods. Each anchor has its own:
- High/Low prices
- Bars Back (where to start drawing)
- Bars Forward (zone width)
ZONE GROUPS
Zones are colored by group for easy identification:
- Group 1: Zones 1-2 (nearest to anchor)
- Group 2: Zones 3-6
- Group 3: Zones 7-14
- Group 4: Zones 15-30
CUSTOMIZATION
- Enable/disable up or down projections
- Adjust colors and transparency per zone group
- Show/hide zone labels and midlines
- Customize label text templates
SETTINGS
All anchors share the same visual settings (colors, labels, midlines) for consistency. Individual anchor timing is controlled per-anchor.
Based on the Balance Zone Engine concept for Sierra Chart.
FOCUS all in one (N-TABLOUH)It took me hours and hours to build this indicator
so it shows the important stuff we need to watch as traders! Here you see a price label with a countdown,
how much the asset has retraced from its high or low,
and the total session range.
You also get 4h separators to show the move, keeping you aware of the 4/8 or 12h window. Plus, there is a table showing the assets you want to trade so we don't have to go flip charts and waste time
S/R Zones
### What it does
**Smart S/R Zones** automatically detects and visualizes **support and resistance zones** by:
* Finding **confirmed swing highs/lows** (pivot points)
* **Clustering nearby pivots** into price zones
* Scoring each zone by **how many pivots** it contains (zone “strength”)
* Marking zones as **active** or **broken**, and stopping broken zones at the breakout bar
* Keeping the chart clean by removing pivots and zones outside a configurable lookback window
### Core logic (how it works)
1. **Pivot detection (swing points)**
* Uses `ta.pivothigh()` and `ta.pivotlow()` with:
* `leftBars` bars to the left
* `rightBars` bars to the right
* Important: pivots are **confirmed only after `rightBars` bars**, so signals are delayed by design.
2. **Pivot memory + lookback cleanup**
* Each pivot is stored with:
* price
* type: `1` = resistance pivot high, `-1` = support pivot low
* pivot bar index (pivot’s original bar)
* active/broken flag
* breakout bar index (when it got broken)
* Pivots older than `lookbackPeriod` bars are removed.
3. **Dynamic zone width**
* Computes the recent range:
* `priceRange = highest(high, lookbackPeriod) - lowest(low, lookbackPeriod)`
* Converts it to a maximum zone width:
* `maxZoneWidth = priceRange * zoneWidthPct / 100`
* This makes zones adapt to volatility/regime changes.
4. **Breakout detection (pivot invalidation)**
* A resistance pivot is marked broken when:
* `close > pivotPrice * (1 + breakoutPct/100)`
* A support pivot is marked broken when:
* `close < pivotPrice * (1 - breakoutPct/100)`
* Note: breakout is **close-based**, not intrabar wick-based.
5. **Clustering pivots into zones**
* Pivots are grouped into zones **only with the same type** (support with support, resistance with resistance).
* A pivot joins a zone if it is close to the zone midpoint:
* `abs(price - zoneMid) <= maxZoneWidth/2`
* Zone boundaries expand to include the new pivot, but only if:
* `(newHigh - newLow) <= maxZoneWidth`
* Zone strength increments by 1 for each pivot added.
6. **Active vs broken zones (visual state)**
* Active zones extend to the **current bar**.
* Broken zones stop at their **breakout bar** (the bar index stored when the pivot was broken).
* Strength includes all pivots clustered, including pivots that later broke (as long as they are still in lookback).
### Visuals (what you see)
* **Green zones**: active support
* **Red zones**: active resistance
* **More transparent zones**: broken zones (support/resistance that was invalidated by a close beyond the breakout threshold)
* Optional labels:
* `S2`, `S3`… for support strength
* `R2`, `R3`… for resistance strength
* The number is the **count of clustered pivots** in that zone.
### Inputs (how to tune it)
* **Pivot Left Bars / Pivot Right Bars**
* Higher values = fewer pivots, more “major” swings, stronger zones
* Lower values = more pivots, more zones, more noise
* **Lookback Period**
* Limits how far back pivots are considered and keeps the chart uncluttered
* **Zone Width %**
* Controls how wide zones can get (as a % of recent range)
* Higher = more clustering, fewer broader zones
* Lower = tighter zones, more zones
* **Minimum Zone Strength**
* Filters weak zones. Example: set to 3 to show only zones formed by 3+ pivots
* **Breakout Threshold %**
* Defines how far price must close beyond a level to mark it broken
* Higher = fewer “false break” breaks, slower invalidation
* Lower = more responsive, more break markings
* **Show Strength Labels**
* Toggles S/R strength markers.
### How to use it in trading workflows
* **Zone reaction**: Watch for rejection/acceptance when price revisits a strong zone (`S3+`, `R3+`).
* **Breakout context**: A zone turning “broken” indicates price closed meaningfully beyond it (by threshold).
* **Confluence**: Use with your own context (trend, volatility, session structure, volume tools). This script is strictly price-structure based.
Cumulative Volume Delta[MIT]Cumulative Volume Delta Depth
This indicator provides a simplified approximation of Cumulative Volume Delta based on candlestick structure, helping to estimate short-term aggressive buying vs. selling pressure.
Core Calculation Logic:
Delta ≈ Volume × (Close - Open) / (High - Low)
- Positive Delta when the candle has a strong bullish body (more aggressive buying)
- Negative Delta when the candle has a strong bearish body (more aggressive selling)
- Near zero when the body is very small (indecision / balanced pressure)
Key Features:
- Column chart shows cumulative Delta (resets on new day by default)
- Orange line = smoothed Delta (default 5-period SMA)
- Teal tint for positive values, maroon tint for negative values
- Zero line for easy visual reference of net buying/selling shifts
Use Cases:
- Identify short-term buying/selling dominance
- Spot divergences (e.g. price makes new high but Delta fails to confirm → potential exhaustion)
- Works best on high-volume instruments (futures, crypto, liquid stocks)
Limitations:
- This is an approximation based on OHLC structure, NOT real tick-by-tick order flow
- Long shadows, small bodies, gaps, or low-volume bars may distort the result
- Best used in combination with other volume/price tools (VWAP, OBV, volume spikes, etc.)
Parameters:
- Cumulative Period: Controls lookback/reset logic (default 200 bars)
- Smoothing Period: Length of Delta moving average (default 5)
- Show MA: Toggle orange smoothed line on/off
这是一个基于K线形态粗估的累计成交量Delta指标，用于近似判断短期内主动买方与主动卖方的力量对比。
核心计算逻辑：
Delta ≈ Volume × (Close - Open) / (High - Low)
- 当阳线实体较长时，Delta为正值（偏向买方主动）
- 当阴线实体较长时，Delta为负值（偏向卖方主动）
- 小实体或十字星时Delta接近0
指标特点：
- 柱状图显示累计Delta（可每日重置）
- 橙色线为Delta的平滑均线（默认5周期，可调）
- 正值区域用青色系着色，负值区域用酒红色系着色
- 零轴辅助线，便于观察多空转折
适用场景：
- 辅助判断日内/短线多空力量变化
- 结合价格走势观察是否有背离（价格创新高但Delta不创新高，可能见顶）
- 适合期货、加密货币、活跃股票等成交量较大的品种
局限性：
- 这只是基于K线结构的近似估算，并非真实逐笔方向分类
- 对长影线、小实体K线或跳空行情可能失真
- 建议结合其他量价指标（如VWAP、OBV、成交量放大）一起使用
参数说明：
- 累计周期：控制Delta是否每日/每周重置（默认200根，建议设大值保持连续性）
- 平滑周期：Delta平滑均线的长度（默认5）
- 显示均线：是否显示橙色平滑线
All Candlestick Patterns [theEccentricTrader]█ OVERVIEW
This indicator automatically draws and sends alerts for all of the candlestick patterns in my public library as they occur. Patterns included in this script are listed below, with their conventional classifications (in brackets) for reference only:
Doji (Neutral)
Bullish Marubozu (Bullish Continuation)
Bearish Marubozu (Bearish Continuation)
Spinning Top (Neutral)
Bullish Belt-Hold Line (Bullish Reversal)
Bearish Belt-Hold Line (Bearish Reversal)
Bullish Breakaway (Bullish Reversal)
Bearish Breakaway (Bearish Reversal)
Concealing Baby Swallow (Bullish Reversal)
Bullish Counterattack (Bullish Reversal)
Bearish Counterattack (Bearish Reversal)
Dark Cloud Cover (Bearish Reversal)
Long-Legged Doji (Neutral)
Southern Doji (Bullish Reversal)
Northern Doji (Bearish Reversal)
Dumpling Top (Bearish Reversal)
Bullish Engulfing (Bullish Reversal)
Bearish Engulfing (Bearish Reversal)
Frypan Bottom (Bullish Reversal)
Hammer (Bullish Reversal)
Hanging Man (Bearish Reversal)
Bullish Harami (Bullish Reversal)
Bearish Harami (Bearish Reversal)
Bullish Harami Cross (Bullish Reversal)
Bearish Harami Cross (Bearish Reversal)
High-Wave (Neutral)
Bullish Hikkake (Bullish Reversal)
Bearish Hikkake (Bearish Reversal)
Homing Pigeon (Bullish Reversal)
In-Neck (Bullish Reversal)
Bullish Kicking (Bullish Reversal)
Bearish Kicking (Bearish Reversal)
Matching Low (Bullish Reversal)
On-Neck (Bullish Reversal)
Piercing (Bullish Reversal)
Bullish Separating Lines (Bullish Continuation)
Bearish Separating Lines (Bearish Continuation)
Upgap Side-by-Side White Lines (Bullish Continuation)
Downgap Side-by-Side White Lines (Bearish Continuation)
Stalled Pattern (Neutral)
Bullish Star (Bullish Reversal)
Bearish Star (Bearish Reversal)
Bullish Doji Star (Bullish Reversal)
Bearish Doji Star (Bearish Reversal)
Morning Star (Bullish Reversal)
Evening Star (Bearish Reversal)
Morning Doji Star (Bullish Reversal)
Evening Doji Star (Bearish Reversal)
Abandoned Baby Bottom (Bullish Reversal)
Abandoned Baby Top (Bearish Reversal)
Inverted Hammer (Bullish Reversal)
Shooting Star (Bearish Reversal)
Dragonfly Doji (Bullish Reversal)
Gravestone Doji (Bearish Reversal)
Stick Sandwich (Bullish Reversal)
Upward Gapping Tasuki (Bullish Continuation)
Downward Gapping Tasuki (Bearish Continuation)
Three Black Crows (Bearish Reversal)
Advance Block (Neutral)
Three Advancing White Soldiers (Bullish Reversal)
Bullish Three-Line Strike (Bullish Continuation)
Bearish Three-Line Strike (Bearish Continuation)
Rising Three Methods (Bullish Continuation)
Falling Three Methods (Bearish Continuation)
Three Stars in the South (Bullish Reversal)
Thrusting (Bullish Reversal)
Tower Bottom (Bullish Reversal)
Tower Top (Bearish Reversal)
Tri-Star Bottom (Bullish Reversal)
Tri-Star Top (Bearish Reversal)
Tweezer Bottom (Bullish Reversal)
Tweezer Top (Bearish Reversal)
Upside-Gap Two Crows (Bearish Reversal)
█ CONCEPTS
Candlestick Patterns
Candlestick charts originated in Japan and were developed as a way of recording and interpreting price movement in actively traded markets. Rather than focusing only on where price closed, candlesticks preserve information about the range of trading during a given period, showing where prices opened, how far they moved, where they were rejected and where they ultimately settled. In this sense, each candlestick is a compact record of the interaction between buyers and sellers over time.
At a basic level, markets move through a sequence of swing highs and swing lows as supply and demand fluctuates. Candlesticks are the smallest visible components of this process. The size of the candle body reflects the degree of control exercised by buyers or sellers, while the presence and length of wicks reflect rejection, hesitation or absorption of opposing orders. When similar behaviours repeat in similar locations, recognisable patterns emerge.
Candlestick patterns therefore do not represent fixed signals, but recurring expressions of market psychology. They capture moments where initiative changes hands, where momentum pauses or where one side fails to follow through. A pattern that appears during a strong trend may simply reflect temporary consolidation, while the same pattern forming at an extreme or after prolonged movement may indicate exhaustion or transition. Context is always decisive.
Over time, traders have assigned names and classifications to many of these recurring formations. However, these classifications are not universal or permanent. Patterns that were historically described as reversals are sometimes better understood as continuation structures and patterns labelled as bullish or bearish can have very different implications depending on market, timeframe, volatility and surrounding structure. As with all forms of price analysis, interpretation matters more than memorisation.
Candlestick patterns should therefore be viewed as descriptive tools rather than predictive rules. They provide insight into how price reached its current state and how supply and demand interacted along the way. Their usefulness lies in how they are combined with broader market structure, risk management and independent testing, not in the assumption that any single pattern guarantees a particular outcome.
█ INPUTS
Change label colours and size.
Set alerts for individual patterns.
█ SOURCES
Homma, M. (c. 1755) The Fountain of Gold: The Three Monkey Record of Money. Attributed Japanese trading manuscript. Modern English translation (Apple Books).
Nison, S. (2001) Japanese Candlestick Charting Techniques (2nd edn). New York: New York Institute of Finance.
Bulkowski, T. N. (2008) Encyclopedia of Candlestick Charts. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons.
