Session Trader - Optimal Hours📊 Overview
Never miss the best trading hours again! This indicator provides a comprehensive, real-time session tracker that shows you EXACTLY when to trade crypto and when to stay out of the market. Automatically converts all times to your local timezone, highlights the current active session, and shows what's coming next.
Perfect for crypto traders who want to maximize profits by trading during high-liquidity, high-volume sessions while avoiding choppy, low-liquidity periods that lead to losses.
✨ Key Features
🎯 Real-Time Session Tracking
LIVE indicator shows which session is currently active with bright highlighting
NEXT UP feature highlights the upcoming session when between trading periods
Smart header displays current status at a glance
Real-time countdown timers for every session (opens/closes)
📍 6 Critical Trading Sessions Covered
✅ BEST TRADING SESSIONS (Green):
London Open (07:00-09:00 UTC) - High volatility kickoff, institutional orders
London-NY Overlap (13:30-15:30 UTC) - THE BEST period! Maximum liquidity & volume
NY Momentum (15:30-18:00 UTC) - Strong trending moves, continuation plays
❌ AVOID TRADING SESSIONS (Red):
4. Pre-Asia Quiet (21:00-00:00 UTC) - Low liquidity, erratic moves, wide spreads
5. Asia Lunch (03:30-05:00 UTC) - Choppy markets, whipsaws, unreliable patterns
6. Post-US Drift (20:00-21:00 UTC) - Market slows, unpredictable behavior
🌍 Automatic Timezone Conversion
Times display in YOUR chart timezone - no manual conversion needed!
Works in Berlin, New York, Tokyo, Sydney, or anywhere in the world
Switch between 12-hour and 24-hour formats
🎨 Visual Clarity
Active TRADE sessions = Bright green background, impossible to miss
Active AVOID sessions = Bright red background, clear warning
NEXT UP session = Orange highlight when between sessions
Inactive sessions = Faded gray, stays out of your way
Color-coded status column with clear ✓ TRADE or ✗ AVOID indicators
⚙️ Fully Customizable
9 table positions (top-left, top-right, bottom-center, etc.)
6 text sizes (tiny to huge) for any screen size
Toggle individual sessions on/off
Show/hide descriptions for cleaner view
Custom colors for each session type
Countdown timer toggle
🔔 Built-In Alerts
Automatic alerts when TRADE sessions start
Alerts when AVOID sessions begin (so you don't enter bad conditions)
Customizable per session
📖 How To Use
Basic Setup:
Add indicator to any crypto chart (BTC, ETH, etc.)
Times automatically convert to your chart's timezone
Watch the header - shows current session or next upcoming
Look for bright colors:
🟢 Bright green = TRADE NOW
🔴 Bright red = AVOID NOW
🟠 Orange = NEXT UP (coming soon)
Trading Strategy:
Focus on GREEN sessions (London Open, London-NY Overlap, NY Momentum)
Avoid RED sessions (Pre-Asia Quiet, Asia Lunch, Post-US Drift)
Prepare for ORANGE sessions (next up - get ready!)
Use countdown timers to plan entries/exits perfectly
Pro Tips:
London-NY Overlap is the BEST - highest volume, tightest spreads, cleanest trends
First 30 minutes of London can have quick reversals - use caution
NY Momentum is perfect for riding trends with trailing stops
NEVER trade during Asia Lunch - choppy, unpredictable, costs you money
Post-US Drift looks tempting but often leads to whipsaws
🔧 Indicator Settings
Display Options:
Table Position: Choose from 9 positions on your chart
Text Size: Auto, Tiny, Small, Normal, Large, Huge
Time Format: 12-hour (AM/PM) or 24-hour format
Show Countdown: Toggle real-time countdown timers
Show Description: Toggle detailed session descriptions
Highlight Next Session: Orange highlight for upcoming session
Session Toggles:
Enable/disable any of the 6 sessions individually:
London Open
London-NY Overlap
NY Momentum
Pre-Asia Quiet
Asia Lunch
Post-US Drift
Color Customization:
Active TRADE session color (default: bright green)
Active AVOID session color (default: bright red)
NEXT UP session color (default: orange)
Inactive session color (default: faded gray)
Alerts:
Individual alert toggles for each session
Alerts fire when sessions start (not every bar)
Includes context in alert message
📊 Session Details
🟢 London Open (07:00-09:00 UTC)
Status: TRADE ✓
Characteristics:
London opens with high volatility as European traders enter
Major institutional orders create significant price movements
Perfect for breakout and trend-following strategies
Watch for quick reversals in first 30 minutes
Good liquidity and volume
🟢 London-NY Overlap (13:30-15:30 UTC)
Status: TRADE ✓
THE BEST TRADING PERIOD!
Maximum liquidity as London & NY markets overlap
Institutional volume peaks, creating clean trends
Reliable technical setups, tightest spreads
Best execution quality
Focus on momentum and breakout trades
🟢 NY Momentum (15:30-18:00 UTC)
Status: TRADE ✓
Characteristics:
Strong directional moves as US market dominates
Trending behavior ideal for position trades
Continuation patterns highly reliable
Major news impact is highest during this period
Use trailing stops to ride trends effectively
🔴 Pre-Asia Quiet (21:00-00:00 UTC)
Status: AVOID ✗
WARNING:
Pre-Asian session with minimal liquidity
Thin order books cause erratic price action
Fake breakouts and stop-hunting common
Wide spreads increase trading costs
High risk, low reward - wait for better conditions
🔴 Asia Lunch (03:30-05:00 UTC)
Status: AVOID ✗
WARNING:
Asian lunch break creates choppy, directionless markets
Low volume leads to whipsaws and false signals
Market makers widen spreads significantly
Technical patterns unreliable
Not worth the risk - take a break!
🔴 Post-US Drift (20:00-21:00 UTC)
Status: AVOID ✗
WARNING:
Post-US session as major markets close
Liquidity dries up, causing unpredictable moves
High slippage risk
Market enters consolidation before Asian open
Better to wait for next quality session
🎯 Who Is This For?
Perfect for:
✅ Crypto day traders who want to maximize profits by timing the markets
✅ Scalpers who need high liquidity and tight spreads
✅ Swing traders who want to enter during optimal conditions
✅ Beginners who need clear guidance on when to trade
✅ Anyone tired of choppy sessions that eat away profits
Ideal Markets:
Bitcoin (BTC/USD, BTC/USDT)
Ethereum (ETH/USD, ETH/USDT)
Major altcoins (SOL, XRP, ADA, etc.)
Any 24/7 crypto market
💡 Why Session Timing Matters
Trading crypto during low-liquidity sessions is one of the biggest mistakes traders make:
❌ Trading during bad sessions causes:
Wider spreads (higher costs per trade)
Choppy, unpredictable price action
Fake breakouts and stop-hunting
Poor trade execution and slippage
Emotional frustration and overtrading
✅ Trading during optimal sessions gives you:
Tight spreads (lower costs)
Clean, trending price action
Reliable technical patterns
Better execution quality
Higher win rates and confidence
The difference between a profitable trader and a losing trader is often WHEN they trade, not HOW they trade.
🚀 Technical Details
Version: Pine Script v6
Type: Overlay indicator (table display)
Repainting: Non-repainting (all times are fixed to session schedules)
Updates: Real-time on every bar
Performance: Lightweight, no lag
Compatibility: Works on any timeframe (1m to 1D+)
📈 Best Practices
Plan your trading schedule around GREEN sessions
Set alerts for session starts so you never miss opportunities
Use the countdown to prepare entries/exits in advance
Combine with your strategy - this indicator tells you WHEN, your strategy tells you WHAT
Respect the RED sessions - discipline is profit
Keep descriptions ON when learning, turn OFF for cleaner charts later
🔄 Updates & Support
This indicator is actively maintained. Future updates may include:
Session volume statistics
Historical session performance tracking
Additional regional sessions
More customization options
תנודתיות
Trend Fusion Indicator🎯 Trend Fusion Indicator🎯
Professional trading indicator combining EMA momentum with Supertrend volatility for high-probability signals.
📊KEY FEATURES:
• 9 EMA & Supertrend (10,3) crossover signals
• Visual trend direction with colored fills
• Buy/Sell arrows at crossover points
• Real-time trend tracking
• Clean, professional interface
⚡SIGNAL LOGIC:
✅ BUY: When EMA crosses ABOVE Supertrend
✅ SELL: When EMA crosses BELOW Supertrend
🎨VISUAL INDICATORS:
• Green Zone/Fill: Bullish trend (EMA > Supertrend)
• Red Zone/Fill: Bearish trend (EMA < Supertrend)
• Triangle Arrows: Entry signals
• Background Colors: Trend confirmation
⚙️CUSTOMIZABLE SETTINGS:
• EMA Length (Default: 9)
• Supertrend ATR Length (Default: 10)
• Supertrend Factor (Default: 3.0)
🔔ALERTS INCLUDED:
• Buy Alert: EMA crosses above Supertrend
• Sell Alert: EMA crosses below Supertrend
📈 BEST FOR:
• Swing Trading
• Day Trading
• Trend Following
• Market Reversals
⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This indicator is for educational purposes only.
Trading involves risk. Not financial advice. Use at your own risk.
GoldHook Reversal ProGoldHook Reversal Pro v7 is an advanced market structure indicator designed to identify high-probability turning points. It automatically detects where price is accumulating—and monitors for specific momentum shifts that signal a valid Breakout or Reversal. By filtering out market noise with its "Smart Adaptive" logic, it helps traders distinguish between false moves and genuine trend opportunities, providing clear entry signals with built-in risk management targets.
Neural Markets [Institutional]Neural Markets is a proprietary technical analysis algorithm designed for structural trend identification and volatility filtering.
The script combines two core engines to generate high-probability market insights:
1. Volatility Engine:
Uses dynamic standard deviation bands (Volatility Bands) adjusted by a proprietary multiplier to filter out market noise. The logic adapts to expanding or contracting market phases to reduce false signals during consolidation.
2. Trend Filter (Smart Mode):
Integrates an Institutional EMA-based logic (Exponential Moving Average) to determine the macro-bias. Signals are only generated when price action aligns with the dominant trend, filtering out counter-trend noise.
KEY FEATURES:
- Non-Repainting Logic: All signals are permanent once the candle closes.
- Military Dashboard (HUD): Real-time display of Trend, Volatility, and Algorithm Status.
- Visual Cloud: Instant identification of the support/resistance zones based on volatility.
- Clean Chart: Optimized for professional use, minimizing visual clutter.
WARNING:
This is an Invite-Only script. Access is restricted to authorized members for educational and analytical purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice.
Clean chart visualization suitable for professional trading.
WARNING: This is a restricted access tool (Invite-Only). It is strictly for educational and analytical purposes.
Malama's Range BreakoutMalama's Range Breakout is a dynamic Pine Script v6 indicator designed to automatically detect periods of price consolidation (tight ranges) on any timeframe or market, visually highlight them with expandable boxes, and generate actionable signals for breakouts and wick-based reversals.
Key Features
Adaptive Consolidation Detection: Uses a volatility-adjusted threshold (ATR multiplier) over a user-defined lookback period to identify genuinely tight ranges, avoiding false detections in trending or high-volatility conditions.
Preset Profiles: Quickly switch between optimized settings for different trading styles:
Tight Ranges (Scalping): Short lookback, low threshold for frequent small-range setups.
Normal Ranges (Intraday): Balanced for day trading.
Swing Trading: Longer lookback for larger consolidations.
Options Selling (Chop): Very low threshold to capture extended sideways/choppy phases.
Custom: Full manual control.
Visual Elements: Draws semi-transparent boxes around detected ranges (with optional dashed midline), dynamically extending them until a valid breakout occurs. Limits historical boxes for clean charts.
Breakout Signals: Triggers buy/sell labels and alerts only on confirmed breakouts, optionally requiring a volume spike (above SMA threshold) for higher-probability momentum moves.
Wick Reversal Signals: Detects rejection wicks touching range boundaries (without closing outside), signaling potential fakeouts or early reversals. Optional next-bar confirmation (e.g., bearish candle after upper wick) reduces false signals.
Built-in Alerts: Separate alert conditions for range detection, bullish/bearish breakouts, and confirmed/unconfirmed wick reversals.
How It Works
The script continuously monitors the price range over the selected lookback period. When the range contracts below the ATR-based threshold, it initiates a consolidation box starting from the tightest point. The box expands with new highs/lows while price remains inside.
A true breakout closes outside the box (with optional volume confirmation) → ends the range and plots a directional signal.
Wicks probing boundaries without closing outside → flags potential rejection/reversal zones inside the range.
This combination helps traders anticipate volatility expansion after compression, while distinguishing strong momentum breakouts from traps/false breaks.
Why It's Useful
Unlike fixed-time Opening Range Breakout (ORB) tools or simple consolidation detectors, this indicator adapts to current market volatility (via ATR) and works across all timeframes—ideal for scalping tight intraday ranges, capturing swing consolidations, or identifying chop for premium-selling strategies. The volume filter and wick reversal detection add confluence, helping avoid low-conviction trades in ranging markets.
Usage Tips
Best on liquid assets (stocks, futures, forex, crypto).
Combine breakouts with trend filters (e.g., higher-timeframe EMA) for directional bias.
Use wick signals cautiously in strong trends—they shine in ranges or at key levels.
Test presets on your preferred timeframe; "Normal" is a solid default for most intraday work.
No repainting: All logic based on confirmed closes.
DR.SS.SMART BUY/SMARTSELL SCALPER1️⃣ BEST TIMEFRAME
Use this as a scalper / intraday trend tool
✅ Best
5 min
15 min
⚠️ Avoid
1 min (too noisy)
Daily (signals become late)
2️⃣ FIRST CHECK – MARKET CONDITION (Dashboard)
Before taking any trade, look at the Smart Panel (Dashboard):
✔ Trade ONLY when:
Market State = Trending
Volatility = Active
Trend Pressure = Bullish or Bearish
At least 3–4 MTF boxes are same color
❌ Avoid trades when:
Market State = No trend / Ranging
Purple candles (ADX sideways)
Remember:
T-V-T rule → Trend + Volatility + Timeframe agree
3️⃣ BUY SETUP (LONG TRADE)
✅ Conditions in your code:
Price crosses ABOVE Supertrend
Close ≥ SMA 13
Bar color turns BLUE
Price above EMA 200 → Smart Buy
ADX not sideways (no purple bars)
📍 Chart shows label:
“Buy” → normal buy
“Smart Buy” → high-probability trade (BEST)
🔵 HOW TO ENTER BUY
Enter at candle CLOSE where Buy / Smart Buy appears
Do NOT enter mid-candle
🛑 STOP LOSS (Auto from code)
SL = ATR-based stop
Shown as red SL line
👉 Safe rule:
Never widen SL
🎯 TARGETS (Auto plotted)
TP1 = 1:1
TP2 = 2:1
TP3 = 3:1
📌 Recommended management:
Book 50% at TP1
Move SL to Entry
Hold rest till TP2 / Trail
4️⃣ SELL SETUP (SHORT TRADE)
✅ Conditions:
Price crosses BELOW Supertrend
Close ≤ SMA 13
Bar color turns RED
Price below EMA 200 → Smart Sell
No sideways (ADX > 15)
📍 Label shown:
“Sell”
“Smart Sell” (BEST)
🔴 HOW TO ENTER SELL
Enter at close of signal candle
Follow same SL & TP rules
5️⃣ SUPPLY & DEMAND CONFIRMATION (POWER FILTER)
🔹 Best Buy:
Price near Demand Zone
Then Smart Buy appears
🔹 Best Sell:
Price near Supply Zone
Then Smart Sell appears
👉 These are institutional entries
6️⃣ WHEN NOT TO TRADE ❌
Avoid trades when:
Purple candles (Sideways)
Supertrend flipping repeatedly
MTF dashboard mixed colors
During low-volume sessions
7️⃣ SESSION WISE BEST PERFORMANCE
From your session logic:
✅ Best Scalping:
London
London + New York overlap
⚠️ Avoid:
Mid-Tokyo (low volatility)
8️⃣ PERFECT TRADE CHECKLIST (SAVE THIS)
Before clicking BUY/SELL, ask:
✔ Smart Buy / Smart Sell?
✔ Price above/below EMA 200?
✔ Dashboard trend agrees?
✔ No sideways candles?
✔ Volatility Active?
👉 If 4 out of 5 = YES → TAKE TRADE
9️⃣ SIMPLE ONE-LINE STRATEGY
Trade only Smart Buy/Sell in trending market, book partial at 1:1, trail rest with Smart Trail
✅ BEST TRADING SESSIONS (Use ONLY these)
🥇 LONDON SESSION (BEST & SAFE)
🕒 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM IST
Why best for your script
Clean trends
Good volatility
Less fake signals
Supertrend + EMA200 works perfectly
👉 This should be your PRIMARY session
🥈 LONDON → NEW YORK OVERLAP (MOST POWERFUL)
🕒 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM IST
Why
Institutional money enters
Strong breakouts
Smart Buy / Smart Sell accuracy highest
👉 Use only Smart signals in this session
🥉 NEW YORK SESSION (Early Part Only)
🕒 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM IST
Use when
Market State = Trending
Volatility = Active
MTF mostly same color
⚠️ Stop after 9:00 PM IST
❌ SESSIONS TO AVOID
🚫 TOKYO SESSION
🕒 5:30 AM – 10:30 AM IST
Low volatility
Sideways (purple candles)
Many fake reversals
🚫 SYDNEY SESSION
🕒 2:30 AM – 5:30 AM IST
Very low volume
Not suitable for scalping
🚫 INDIAN MIDDAY
🕒 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM IST
Choppy
Stop-hunting candles
📌 BEST DAILY ROUTINE (Follow This)
Time (IST) Action
9:15 – 10:30 ❌ Avoid (fake moves)
12:30 – 4:30 ✅ TRADE (Best zone)
6:00 – 8:30 ✅ TRADE (High accuracy)
After 9:00 ❌ Avoid
🧠 EASY MEMORY RULE (Your Style)
“LON → NY = MONEY” 💰
“ASIA = NO TRADE” ❌
🎯 FINAL RECOMMENDATION
If you want only ONE session:
👉 Trade ONLY: 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM IST
This will give:
Less stress
Higher win-rate
Cleaner Smart Buy/Sell signals
🇮🇳 BEST TRADING SESSIONS (INDIA – IST)
🥇 LONDON SESSION – BEST FOR INDIAN TRADERS
🕒 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM IST
✅ THIS IS THE BEST SESSION
Strong trend moves
High accuracy Smart Buy / Smart Sell
Less sideways (purple candles reduce)
Works perfectly with Supertrend + EMA 200
👉 Use this as your MAIN session
🥈 LONDON → NEW YORK OVERLAP (POWER SESSION)
🕒 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM IST
✅ Very strong moves
Institutional activity
Best breakouts
High RR trades (2:1 / 3:1)
⚠️ Trade only Smart Buy / Smart Sell
⚠️ Avoid over-trading
🥉 INDIAN MARKET OPEN (LIMITED USE)
🕒 9:20 AM – 10:15 AM IST
✔ Use only if:
Dashboard = Trending
Volatility = Active
Direction same as higher TF
❌ Avoid after 10:30 AM
❌ SESSIONS TO AVOID (INDIA)
Session Time (IST) Reason
Tokyo 5:30 – 10:30 AM Sideways / fake moves
Mid-day Chop 11:00 – 12:15 PM Low volume
Late NY After 9:00 PM Whipsaws
📌 BEST DAILY ROUTINE (INDIA)
Time What to Do
9:15 – 9:20 ❌ No trade
9:20 – 10:15 ⚠️ Only clean Smart signals
12:30 – 4:30 ✅ MAIN TRADING WINDOW
6:00 – 8:30 ✅ HIGH PROBABILITY
After 9:00 ❌ Stop trading
🧠 EASY MEMORY RULE
“INDIA → LONDON → MONEY” 💰
“ASIA MIDDAY → NO TRADE” ❌
🎯 FINAL ANSWER (ONE-LINE)
👉 For India (IST), trade ONLY between
12:30 PM – 4:30 PM and 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
ChartSignals.AIChartSignals.AI is an overlay indicator designed to simplify chart reading by highlighting potential trade opportunities and providing optional visual context tools.
WHAT YOU’LL SEE
• Buy/Sell signals displayed directly on the chart
• Optional trade level guides (Entry / Take Profit / Stop Loss) to help structure a plan
• Optional trend and zone overlays to help interpret market conditions
• Optional key levels and breakout markers for additional context
• Dynamic candle coloring to help visualize momentum vs. quieter conditions
HOW TO USE (SIMPLE)
• Add ChartSignals.AI to your chart
• Choose a Signal Mode (controls how frequently signals appear)
• Enable/disable the optional overlays you want
• Use signals as chart assistance and confirm with your own analysis and risk management
ALERTS
This script includes alert conditions for:
• Buy, Sell, general signal notifications, and key level break events (when enabled).
DISCLAIMER
For educational and charting purposes only. Not financial advice. Trading involves risk and you are responsible for your own decisions.
Momentum Pulse Pro [MTF]# Momentum Pulse Pro
## What It Does
Detects when price momentum is stretched to extremes. The indicator analyzes momentum and highlights when the market is overextended — either too hot or too cold.
- **Green background** = Low momentum, potential bounce ahead
- **Red background** = High momentum, potential reversal ahead
- **Stronger color** = Stronger signal
## The Panel
Displays a Momentum Index from 0-100:
- **Below 30** = Stretched to the downside
- **30-70** = Neutral zone
- **Above 70** = Stretched to the upside
## How to Use
1. Wait for the background to change color
2. Stronger color = higher probability setup
3. Use as a filter for your strategy — don't trade it alone
## Settings
- **Colors** — Customize green/red
- **Transparency** — Background visibility
- **Confluence Intensity** — How fast color intensifies
- **Panel Position** — Move the info panel
## Alerts
- Momentum enters extreme zone
- Momentum strengthens or weakens inside extreme zone
## Good to Know
- Non-repainting
- Works on any market
- Best on 4H chart or lower
FTL Context Teaser - PublicFTL Context (Teaser) – Public
FTL Context (Teaser) is a visual market context layer designed to highlight periods of increased market risk and structural tension.
This script does NOT provide trading signals and is NOT intended for standalone trading decisions.
It serves as a contextual overlay only, helping traders visually identify when market conditions shift away from equilibrium.
The teaser version is intentionally limited and does not expose the underlying logic or decision framework.
Full functionality, advanced filters, and integrated decision logic are available in the invite-only FTL Context Layer (PRO).
📩 Contact / PRO access:
fairtradinglab@gmail.com
Educational & informational use only.
Macro Pulse Engine (Fixed Feeds)The Macro Engine aggregates key macro signals (DXY, 10Y yields, VIX, market breadth, and major indices) into a single risk-on vs risk-off read.
Green / positive readings favor risk-taking and dip-buying
Red / negative readings signal caution, volatility expansion, and defensive positioning
The score updates off confirmed daily closes, not noisy intraday data
It doesn’t predict direction — it confirms whether risk is being rewarded or punished.
FTL Context - Public TeaserFTL Context (Teaser) – Public
FTL Context (Teaser) is a visual market context layer designed to highlight periods of increased market risk and structural tension.
This script does NOT provide trading signals and is NOT intended for standalone trading decisions.
It serves as a contextual overlay only, helping traders visually identify when market conditions shift away from equilibrium.
The teaser version is intentionally limited and does not expose the underlying logic or decision framework.
Full functionality, advanced filters, and integrated decision logic are available in the invite-only FTL Context Layer (PRO).
Educational & informational use only.
Vega Convexity Engine [PRO]ENGINEERED ASYMMETRY.
This is the flagship Stage 2 Specialist Model of the Vega Crypto Strategies ecosystem.
While the free "Regime Filter" tells you when to trade (filtering out chop), the Convexity Engine tells you how to trade. It activates only when the Regime Filter confirms an Impulse, classifying the specific vector of the market move to maximize risk-adjusted returns.
PRO FEATURES
This script visualizes the output of our Hierarchical Machine Learning Engine:
🚀 Directional Classification:
It does not just say "Buy." It classifies volatility into 4 distinct probability classes:
- EXPLOSION: High-confidence, high-velocity upside (Fat-Tail).
- RALLY: Standard trend continuation.
- PULLBACK: Short-term correction opportunity.
- CRASH: High-confidence downside (Long Squeeze Detection).
🛡️ Dynamic Risk Engine (Intraday Stops):
The "+" markers on your chart represent the Vega Institutional Stop Loss . These levels dynamically adjust based on Average True Range (ATR) and Volatility Z-Scores.
Strategy: If price breaches the "+" marker, the hypothesis is invalidated. Exit immediately.
📊 Institutional HUD:
A professional heads-up display showing the current Regime, Vector, and Risk Deployment status in real-time.
THE PHILOSOPHY
"Convexity" means limited downside with unlimited upside. By combining the Regime Filter (sitting in cash during noise) with Dynamic Stops (cutting losers fast), this engine is designed to capture the "fat tails" of the crypto market distribution.
🔒 HOW TO GET ACCESS
This is an Invite-Only script. It is strictly for members of Vega Crypto Strategies .
To unlock access, please visit the link in the Author Profile below or check our signature. Once subscribed via Whop, your TradingView username will be automatically authorized instantly.
Disclaimer: This tool is for educational purposes only. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Trading cryptocurrencies involves significant risk.
GHOST SNIPERGHOST SNIPER™ – BB Reversal Engine + Smart Entry / Exit Structure Core
MNQ / MES / Stocks / ETFs / Crypto / FX
BB Reversals · Breakouts · PD Structure · Liquidity Sweeps · Displacement · Smart Targets · Quick SL & TP Logic
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Summary
Ghost Sniper™ is a high-precision reversal and breakout engine designed for intraday scalping on MNQ/MES, while remaining highly effective across equities, ETFs, crypto, and FX.
It blends a custom Bollinger Reversal Framework (BB Bottom / BB Top Sniper) with an internal ICT-style structure core to filter noise and isolate only high-quality turning points.
The system reads stretch and failure conditions, detects band breakouts, and identifies Bollinger Band failures to anticipate sharp reversals. It includes a Quick TP (QTP) and Quick SL (SL-Q) module for micro-scalps, along with full ICT-style structural targets (TP1, TP2, TP3) for extended runs.
All TP levels and SL placement are derived from smart structural logic, designed to reduce premature stop-outs and improve fill reliability during volatility.
Real-time intrabar logic ensures entries trigger the moment structure confirms — no repainting.
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BUY / SELL Signal Activation & Checklist HUD
Ghost Sniper™ uses a rule-based BUY / SELL triggering system driven by real-time structural confirmation — not delayed indicators or hindsight logic.
Entries only activate when a multi-condition internal checklist aligns, combining:
• Bollinger stretch, failure, or breakout behavior
• Liquidity sweep or rejection context
• Micro structure confirmation (BOS / displacement)
• Premium / Discount positioning
• Momentum and reversal candle confirmation
A built-in Checklist Activation HUD visually displays when conditions are forming, aligning, or fully confirmed, allowing traders to see why a signal is valid — not just that it fired.
BUY / SELL signals trigger only when checklist confirmation is reached, filtering low-probability setups and maintaining clean, high-quality entries.
All logic operates intrabar and in real time, with no repainting.
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Market Structure & Context Awareness
Ghost Sniper™ incorporates a streamlined ICT-inspired framework, including:
• Liquidity sweep awareness (stop-runs and grabs)
• Micro BOS confirmation
• Premium / Discount context
• Impulse and displacement reads
• Reversal candle assist
• Optional PD / HTF alignment gates
To support institutional-grade context without visual clutter, Ghost Sniper™ also includes a comprehensive set of fully optional, user-selectable tools, allowing traders to tailor the chart to their workflow:
• VWAP
• Up to 5 configurable moving averages
• Bollinger Bands
• Automatic liquidity sweep level detection
• Opening Range Breakout (ORB)
• Midnight Open
• 9:30 AM New York Open
• Previous Day High / Low (PDH / PDL)
• Previous Week High / Low (PWH / PWL)
• Current Week High / Low (CWH / CWL)
• Monthly High / Low
• Previous Month High / Low (PMH / PML)
• Global session tracking, including:
o Asia Session
o London Session
o New York Session
All levels and context tools are individually selectable, designed to provide structure and bias awareness while keeping charts clean and focused.
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Execution & Risk Logic
Ghost Sniper™ automatically prints clean, minimal BUY / SELL signals, intelligent stop placement, and progressive target logic:
QTP → TP1 → TP2 → TP3
A built-in Break-Even engine, structural invalidation logic, and one-trade-at-a-time control help maintain disciplined execution and consistent risk management.
Designed for traders who want a fast, decisive, and high-probability entry engine without visual noise or unnecessary complexity.
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Disclaimer
This tool is for educational and research purposes only and is not financial advice.
Always test thoroughly in replay or paper trading before using in live markets.
Range-Weighted Volatility (Comparable)I wrote an indicator to measure volatility inside a range. It’s extremely useful for choosing a trading pair for grid strategies, because it lets you quickly, easily, and fairly identify which asset is the volatility leader. It measures volatility “fairly” relative to the asset’s trading range, not just by absolute price changes.
For example: if an asset trades in a 50–100 range and over a week it moves many, many times between 52 and 98, then it’s highly volatile. But if another asset trades in a 50–1000 range and makes the same 52–98 moves, its volatility is actually low — because the “weight” of that movement relative to the full range is small. The indicator accounts for this “movement weight” relative to the range, then sums these weights into a single number. That number makes it easy to judge whether an asset is suitable for a grid strategy.
That’s exactly what grids need: not just high volatility, but high volatility within a narrow range.
Settings: the Window (bars) field defines how many bars are used to calculate volatility. On a 5-minute chart, one week is 2016 bars (2460/57). By default, the script calculates over 30 days on 5-minute charts. The script also allows you to set a second symbol for comparison, so you can see both results on the same chart.
Написал индикатор для определения волатильности в диапазоне, очень-очень полезно для выбора торговой пары на гриде, позволяет легко и быстро и честно определить лидера по волатильности, при этом определяет ее "честно", относительно торгового диапазона, а не просто изменения цены.
Например если актив торгуется в диапазоне 50-100 и за неделю много-много раз сходил 52-98, то это очень волатильный актив, и в то же время если актив торгуется в диапазоне 50-1000 и сходил так же 52-98, то это будет низко волатильный актив, т.е. учитывается "вес" движения относительно диапазона и данные "веса" суммируются в одну единую цифру по которой и можно оценивать насколько актив подходит под грид стратегию.
А ведь именно это для гридов и нужно, не просто высокая волатильность, а именно высокая волатильность в узком диапазоне.
Касательно настроек , в поле Windows (bars) задается количество баров по которым скрипт будет считать волатильность, на 5-ти минутки неделя это 2016 (24*60/5*7), стандартно скрипт считает за 30 дней на 5-ти минутки. + в самом скрипте можно указать вторую пару для сравнения чтоб на одном графике увидеть результат.
Volatility Ranges [MTF]Description This indicator is a comprehensive Volatility Analysis tool that calculates and projects the statistical expected ranges for the current Day, Week, and Month. It is designed to help traders identify potential exhaustion points, breakouts, and dynamic Support & Resistance levels based on historical volatility.
Underlying Concepts & Methodology The script calculates the Average True Range (ATR) equivalent for three distinct timeframes:
ADR (Average Daily Range): Calculates the average volatility of the last X days (default 22).
AWR (Average Weekly Range): Calculates the average volatility of the last X weeks (default 13).
AMR (Average Monthly Range): Calculates the average volatility of the last X months (default 6).
Calculation Logic:
Range Calculation: It computes the True Range (High - Low, accounting for gaps) for the specified lookback period and applies a Simple Moving Average (SMA) to smooth the data.
Projection: These calculated ranges are then projected from a reference point (usually the Open price of the respective period).
Key Levels: The script plots not just the 100% range, but also intermediate levels (25%, 50%, 75%) and expansion levels (up to 200%) to gauge the intensity of the trend.
Scales: It features a unique option to switch between Linear and Logarithmic scaling, ensuring accuracy for assets with large percentage moves.
How to Use
Exhaustion: When price reaches the 100% (High/Low) lines, it implies the asset has fulfilled its average statistical move for the period, often leading to consolidation or reversal.
Breakouts: Closing consistently beyond the 100% level indicates a high-momentum "Expansion Day/Week".
Confluence: Look for areas where Daily, Weekly, and Monthly lines overlap to find strong support/resistance zones.
Settings
Fully customizable colors and line styles for each timeframe.
Toggle independent visibility for ADR, AWR, and AMR.
Option to extend lines into the future for predictive analysis.
Vega Convexity Regime Filter [Institutional Lite]STOP TRADING THE NOISE.
90% of retail trading losses occur during "Chop"—sideways markets where standard trend-following bots bleed capital through slippage and fees. Institutional desks know that the secret to high returns isn't just winning trades; it's knowing when to sit in cash.
The Vega V6 Regime Filter is the "Gatekeeper" layer of our proprietary Hierarchical Machine Learning engine (developed by a 25-year TradFi Risk Quant). It calculates a composite volatility score to answer one simple question: Is this asset tradeable right now?
THE VISUAL LOGIC
This indicator visually filters market conditions into two distinct Regimes based on our institutional backtests:
🌫️ GREY BARS (Noise / Chop)
The State: Volatility is compressing. The trend is undefined or weak.
The Trap: This is where MACD/RSI give false signals.
Institutional Action: Sit in Cash. Preserve Capital. Wait.
🟢 🔴 COLORED BARS (Impulse)
The State: Volatility is expanding. Momentum is statistically significant.
The Opportunity: A "Fat-Tail" move is likely beginning.
Institutional Action: Deploy Risk. Look for entries.
HOW IT WORKS (The Math)
Unlike simple moving average crossovers, the Vega Gatekeeper analyzes 4 distinct market dimensions simultaneously to generate a Tradeability Score (0-10) :
Trend Strength (ADX): Is there a vector?
Momentum (RSI/MACD): Is the move accelerating?
Volatility (Bollinger Bands): Is the range expanding?
Volume Flow: Is there institutional participation?
The Rule: If the composite score is < 4 , the market is Noise. The bars turn Grey. You do nothing.
BEST PRACTICES
For Swing Trading (Daily): Use Medium sensitivity. Only look for entries when the background turns Green/Red.
For Day Trading (4H/1H): Use Low sensitivity (more conservative). Use the Grey zones to tighten stops or exit positions.
THE PHILOSOPHY: "CASH IS A POSITION"
Most traders feel the need to be in a trade 24/7. The Vega V6 Engine (the system this tool is based on) achieved a +3,849% backtested return (18 months) largely by sitting in cash during chop. This tool visualizes that discipline.
🔒 WANT THE DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS?
This Lite version provides the Regime (When to trade).
To get the specific Entry Signals , Intraday Stop-Losses , and Probability Matrix (Stage 2 of our model), you need the Vega V6 Convexity Engine .
The Pro Version includes:
🚀 Specific Direction: Classification of "Explosion," "Rally," or "Crash."
🛡️ Dynamic Risk: Plots the exact Stop Loss levels used in our institutional backtests.
🌊 Macro Data: Integration of M2 Liquidity flow alerts.
👉 ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS:
Links to the Pro System , our Live Dashboard , and the 18-Month Performance Audit can be found in the Author Profile below or in the script settings.
Disclaimer: This tool is for educational purposes only. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Trading cryptocurrencies involves significant risk.
Proxy Index [MTF]Description This indicator is a specialized implementation of the Proxy Index, a market timing tool originally conceptualized by Larry Williams. It is designed to identify potential market reversals by analyzing the relationship between price momentum and real volatility.
Unlike standard oscillators that look at absolute price levels, the Proxy Index measures the duration and intensity of price movement relative to the asset's specific volatility.
Underlying Concepts & Methodology The script operates by normalizing price action against volatility. The calculation logic is as follows:
Momentum Component: The script first calculates the net movement of each bar (Close minus Open) to determine the true directional strength, ignoring gaps.
Smoothing: This raw momentum is smoothed using a Moving Average (default 8-period) to filter out market noise.
Volatility Normalization (ATR): The smoothed value is then divided by the Average True Range (ATR).
Significance: This step adjusts the indicator for changing market conditions. A 50-point move is treated differently in a low-volatility environment versus a high-volatility one.
MTF Dashboard: A built-in table monitors this calculation across Daily, Weekly, and Monthly timeframes simultaneously.
How to Use
Buy Zone (≤ 30): Indicates the asset is historically cheap/oversold relative to its recent volatility.
Sell Zone (≥ 70): Indicates the asset is historically expensive/overbought relative to its recent volatility.
Divergences: Strong signals occur when Price makes a new High/Low, but the Proxy Index fails to confirm it, indicating exhaustion.
Settings
Timeframes: Fully customizable MTF table.
Colors: Dynamic coloring based on Overbought/Oversold zones.
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Descrição Este indicador é uma implementação especializada do Proxy Index, uma ferramenta de timing de mercado originalmente conceituada por Larry Williams. Ele foi projetado para identificar potenciais reversões de mercado analisando a relação entre o momentum do preço e a volatilidade real.
Ao contrário de osciladores padrão, o Proxy Index mede a duração e intensidade do movimento do preço em relação à volatilidade específica do ativo.
Metodologia
Componente de Momentum: Calcula o movimento líquido da barra (Fechamento - Abertura).
Normalização pela Volatilidade: O valor é dividido pelo ATR (Average True Range). Isso ajusta o indicador para as condições atuais do mercado.
Tabela MTF: Monitora esses dados em múltiplos tempos gráficos simultaneamente.
Como Usar
Zona de Compra (≤ 30): Ativo "barato" em relação à volatilidade.
Zona de Venda (≥ 70): Ativo "caro" em relação à volatilidade.
3. Categorias (Categories)
Marque estas 3 opções (são as que melhor descrevem a matemática do script):
✅ Volatility (Volatilidade) - Pois usa ATR.
✅ Oscillators (Osciladores) - Pois oscila entre 0 e 100.
✅ Trend Analysis (Análise de Tendência) - Pois identifica reversões.
INSTITUTIONAL MOMENTUM [@Ash_TheTrader]⚡ The Impulse Engine: Institutional Velocity & Smart Structure System
Subtitle/Short Description: Stop looking at just Open and Close. Visualize the speed of price action, detect institutional footprints, and trade off dynamic "living" market structure that flips and burns automatically. Developed by @Ash_TheTrader.
The Hidden Dimension of Price Action
Most traders look at a standard candlestick and see four data points: Open, High, Low, and Close.
But this hides the most critical information: The struggle.
Did the buyers step in aggressively in the first 5 minutes, pushing price to highs instantly? (Institutional buying)
Or did it take 59 minutes of slow, grinding effort to reach that high? (Retail exhaustion/Trap)
Standard candles look identical in both scenarios. The Impulse Engine, developed by @Ash_TheTrader, solves this by visualizing the "Speed of Price" (Velocity) directly onto your chart, combined with a state-of-the-art, dynamic market structure system.
It’s not just an indicator; it’s a complete market X-ray.
1. The Velocity Painter: See the Speed ⚡
The core of this system is the Velocity Engine. It looks "inside" your current timeframe bar (using lower timeframe data) to calculate how fast price traveled to its extremes.
It paints the bars based on institutional urgency, allowing you to ignore the noise and focus on the momentum.
The Visual Code:
⚡ NEON CYAN (Bullish Impulse) : Aggressive buying. Price ripped from the open to the high very quickly. This is where the smart money is stepping on the gas.
⚡ NEON MAGENTA (Bearish Impulse): Aggressive selling. Price crashed from the open to the low immediately.
💤 FADED GREY (Exhaustion/Trap): The "grind." Price took a long time to reach its extremes. These are often low-momentum environments or potential traps waiting to reverse.
STANDARD GREEN/RED: Normal market flow with no significant velocity extremes.
"Trade the Neon, Ignore the Grey." — @Ash_TheTrader
2. Smart Structure: "Living" Levels 🏗️
Old-school pivot indicators clutter your chart with endless historical lines that are no longer relevant. The Impulse Engine uses a "Living Structure" algorithm that manages the lifecycle of every support and resistance level.
It only shows you the two most relevant Resistance levels (R1, R2) above price, and the two most relevant Support levels (S1, S2) below price.
Risk-Based Classification:
You choose the structure based on your trading style in the settings:
Scalp Mode: Detects short-term, 5-bar swings. (Thin dotted lines).
Trend Mode: Detects standard trend swings (21-bar). (Dashed lines).
Major Swing: Detects deep, major structural points (60-bar). (Thick solid lines).
The "Flip & Burn" Mechanic (Viral Feature) 🔥
This is where the system gets smart. It understands market mechanics:
The Flip (Role Reversal): If a Resistance level is broken by a candle close, it automatically turns Gold and becomes Support (Flip). The same applies to Support turning into Resistance. You no longer need to guess if an old level will hold from the other side.
The Burn (Auto-Cleaning): If a "Flipped" level is broken again, the system recognizes it has lost its structural integrity. The line is instantly "burned" (removed from the chart).
This ensures your chart only ever shows levels that are active and respected.
3. Whale Signs: The Footprint of Big Money 🐋
Sometimes, velocity isn't enough. You need to see raw power.
The Whale Sign feature detects massive expansions in volatility. It flags any candle whose range is significantly larger (default 2x) than the average of the previous two candles.
💚 Green Triangle + $ (Below Bar): A massive bullish expansion candle. A "Wake Up" call for longs.
❤️ Red Triangle + $ (Above Bar): A massive bearish expansion candle. A warning sign for shorts.
These often precede sustained velocity moves.
4. The Pro HUD (Heads-Up Display) 💻
In the bottom right corner, the dynamic HUD gives you a real-time health check of the current candle.
Status Header: Instantly tells you if the current candle is IMPULSE, EXHAUSTION, or NORMAL.
Live Velocity %: The exact speed score. The text color changes to Neon during impulses and fades to grey during exhaustion.
Mode Info: Reminds you which risk setting you are currently using (e.g., Mode: ).
Signature: The official @Ash_TheTrader stamp of quality.
How to Trade With The Impulse Engine
This system is designed for confluence. Never trade a signal in isolation.
📈 Strategy 1 : The "Velocity Bounce" (Trend Continuation)
Ensure the market is trending (e.g., making higher highs).
Wait for price to pull back to a Smart Support level (Cyan dashed line or Gold "Flip" line).
Trigger: Look for a Neon Cyan Impulse Candle to form right off that support level. This confirms institutions are defending the structure with speed.
📉 Strategy 2: The "Whale Breakout"
Identify a consolidation zone below a Smart Resistance level.
Trigger: A Whale Sign ($) appears on a candle that successfully closes above the Resistance level.
Confirmation: The very next candle should ideally be a Neon Impulse candle continuing the move.
Conclusion
The markets are moved by aggression and speed. By obscuring this data, standard charts put you at a disadvantage.
The Impulse Engine brings this hidden data to the forefront, combining institutional velocity detection with smart, automated market structure that reacts to price just like a professional trader would.
Trade faster, trade smarter.
Developed by @Ash_TheTrader.
(Disclaimer: This tool is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always manage your risk.)
KIMATIX Market StructureKIMATIX Market Structure is a professional-grade market structure and liquidity framework built for traders who focus on institutional price behavior, not lagging indicators.
This tool continuously analyzes price to map internal (micro) and external (macro) structure, giving you a clear read on whether the market is in continuation, transition, or reversal. Instead of guessing trend direction, you see it unfold in real time through structure breaks and shifts.
What the indicator helps you identify
Micro & Macro Market Structure
Internal structure for execution and timing
Higher-structure context for directional bias
Market Structure Breaks (MSB) vs. Shifts
MSB highlights continuation strength
Shift signals potential trend transition
Institutional Zones
Automatically derived zones where displacement occurred
Designed to highlight areas of likely reaction, mitigation, or continuation
Strong vs. Weak Highs and Lows
Instantly see which extremes are protected and which are vulnerable to liquidity raids
Optional Swing Logic (HH / HL / LH / LL)
For traders who want classic structure confirmation layered on top
Historical vs. Present Mode
Study full structure development or keep the chart clean and execution-focused
The indicator is intentionally not a signal generator. It is a decision-support tool designed to give clarity, context, and confluence. Best results come from combining it with session timing, liquidity concepts, and your execution model.
Built with strict object management and internal safeguards, the script remains fast and stable even on lower timeframes and extended chart history.
If you trade price action, liquidity, and structure, this tool is designed to fit seamlessly into your workflow.
More Indicators here: kimatixtrading.com
Gamma & Volatility Levels [Pro]General Purpose
This indicator analyzes volatility levels and expected price movements, combining gamma concepts (financial options) with volatility analysis to identify support and resistance zones.
Main Components
High Volatility Level (HVL): Calculates a volatility level based on the simple moving average (SMA) of the price plus one standard deviation. This level is represented by an orange line showing where volatility is concentrated.
Expected Movement (Movimiento Esperante): Uses the Average True Range (ATR) multiplied by an adjustable factor to project potential upward and downward movement ranges from the current price. It is drawn in green (upward) and red (downward).
Gamma Levels (Nivelas Gamma): Identifies two key levels: the call resistance (highest high of the last 50 periods) in blue, and the put support (lowest low) in purple. These are based on recent extreme prices.
Additional Information: The indicator calculates the percentage distance between the current price and the HVL, displaying it in a label.
Visual Elements
Colored lines on the chart for each level.
Labels with exact values next to each line.
A table in the upper right corner summarizing all calculated values.
Options to show or hide each element according to preference.
This is a useful tool for traders who work with options or seek to identify levels of extreme volatility and dynamic support/resistance zones.
VLinerMarket R1"VLiner Market R1" is our debut volume analysis tool designed to provide traders with comprehensive market insights through basic volume analysis - Delta volume. Inspired by the principles of an Order-Flow Trader.
Further details:
Market R1 features a unique design approach that combines two powerful analytical components, Volume Oscillator and Delta Bubbles (tick-volume).
The VO tracks 15-minute candle momentum using white/orange color coding.
Whilst the Delta Bubbles track 30-minute candle buy/sell pressure.
Documents:
The full User's manual for the use and concepts of this indicator is available on MT Blue's website
: mtblue-nsg.com
R1 uses:
- Tick movement volume (not real data volume)
- A look-back system for *semi-stochastic oscillation (delta toning: white & orange part of the VO's line)
Slight concerns:
- Although it may seem to be an indicator trading tool; it is Not .
This indicator only provides visualization for educational purposes, and is strictly advised Not to be use for trading/investing executions.
ORB Pro - NY Opening Range Breakout [Elev8+]**ORB Pro - NY Opening Range Breakout ** is a comprehensive, professional-grade toolkit designed for intraday traders who rely on the **Opening Range Breakout (ORB)** strategy.
Unlike standard ORB indicators that simply draw lines, this suite offers a complete dashboard-driven system that monitors **four distinct sessions** simultaneously, providing real-time status updates and precision alerts.
### 🎯 What is the Opening Range Breakout (ORB)?
The Opening Range is the price range established during the first period of the trading session (e.g., the first 15 or 30 minutes). This period represents the initial balance between buyers and sellers. A breakout from this range often signals the likely trend direction for the remainder of the session.
### 🚀 Key Features
**1. Multi-ORB Monitoring**
Stop switching settings constantly. This suite monitors four key ranges at once:
* **Pre-Market 15m** (08:00 – 08:15 ET)
* **Pre-Market 30m** (08:00 – 08:30 ET)
* **NY Cash Open 15m** (09:30 – 09:45 ET)
* **NY Cash Open 30m** (09:30 – 10:00 ET)
**2. Smart Status Dashboard**
A compact panel in the bottom-right corner gives you the live state of every session:
* **⏳ Waiting:** The session has not started yet.
* **⚡ Forming:** The range is currently being built.
* **↔️ Range:** The range has formed, but price is still contained within the range.
* **🚀 BULL / 📉 BEAR:** A confirmed breakout has occurred.
* **⛔ OFF:** The session is disabled in settings.
**3. "Dynamic Resolution" Technology**
This is a unique pro feature.
* **Precision:** The script *always* calculates the High/Low levels using 1-minute data, ensuring your support/resistance lines are pixel-perfect regardless of your chart timeframe.
* **Flexibility:** Breakout signals (Alerts/Labels) are triggered based on your *current* chart timeframe. This allows you to trade a 5m or 15m breakout strategy while keeping 1m-level precision on your levels.
**4. Visual Clarity**
* **Breakout Labels:** Automatically plots "BULL" or "BEAR" labels on the exact candle that confirms a breakout.
* **Profit Targets:** Optional toggle to show 1x and 2x profit targets projected from the breakout level.
* **Time-Bound Signals:** Signals are strictly time-bound to the active window to prevent late, low-quality alerts.
### 🛠️ How to Use
1. **Add to Chart:** Works best on intraday timeframes (1m, 5m, 15m).
2. **Configure:** Enable the sessions you trade (e.g., NY 15m) in the settings.
3. **Wait for Forming:** Watch the box form live. The dashboard will show "⚡ Forming".
4. **Trade the Break:** Wait for a candle **Close** outside the range. The dashboard will flip to "BULL" or "BEAR" and a label will appear.
5. **Manage Risk:** Use the opposite side of the range or the midline as your stop loss.
### ⚙️ Settings Overview
* **Global Settings:** Toggle forming boxes, dashboard, and label visibility.
* **Breakout Method:** Choose between **Close** (safer) or **Wick** (aggressive) for signal triggers.
* **Session Groups:** Individually enable/disable the 4 distinct sessions and customize their colors/styles.
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*Disclaimer: This tool is for educational and analytical purposes only. Past performance of a strategy does not guarantee future results. Always manage your risk.*
IVX: Institutional Velocity X-Ray [Ash_TheTrader]The Intrabar Liquidity X-Ray: Seeing Institutional Speed Inside the Candle ⚡🐢
Stop getting trapped by standard candlesticks. It’s time to see how fast the money is actually moving.
A standard candlestick tells you four things: Open, High, Low, and Close. It’s the foundation of technical analysis.
But it hides the most important metric of all: Speed.
Two bullish 1-Hour candles can look identical on your chart. Both opened at $100 and closed at $105.
Candle A hit $105 in the first 5 minutes, then spent 55 minutes holding that level.
Candle B ground slowly upwards, finally hitting $105 in the 59th minute.
To a standard indicator, these candles are the same. To a professional trader, they are opposites. One shows aggressive, front-loaded institutional buying; the other shows weak, exhausted retail grinding.
As @Ash_TheTrader, I developed the Intrabar Liquidity X-Ray to solve this problem. It stops looking at the surface of the candle and looks inside it.
🧠 The Concept: Time-To-Form
This indicator uses advanced Pine Script technology to conduct an "X-Ray" scan of the bar you are looking at.
If you are on a 1-Hour chart, the script uses request.security_lower_tf to fetch the data of the 60 individual 1-minute bars hidden inside that single hour bar.
It then asks a critical question: How long did it take for this candle to achieve its ultimate High or Low?
In a Bullish candle, we measure the time it took to hit the specific minute of the bar's High.
In a Bearish candle, we measure the time it took to hit the specific minute of the bar's Low.
By measuring this "Time-To-Form," we can classify the intent behind the move.
⚡ The "Fast" Candle (Institutional Aggression)
When smart money wants to move an asset, they don't wait all day. They execute large block orders that move price rapidly to their desired level, and then they defend it.
The Signal: The indicator identifies a bar as "Fast" if it hits its High (for bulls) or Low (for bears) in the first 20% of the candle's duration.
The Visual: The bar turns Neon Cyan and is marked with a lightning bolt ⚡.
Interpretation by @Ash_TheTrader: This is urgent liquidity. Institutions are front-loading their orders. These levels are often strong zones of support or resistance on retests because the big players showed their hand early.
🐢 The "Slow" Candle (Retail Grind)
Conversely, when a move is driven by retail traders chasing price, or when a trend is exhausted, price struggles to make new extremes. It grinds slowly, taking the entire duration of the candle just to inch slightly higher or lower.
The Signal: The indicator identifies a bar as "Slow" if it takes more than 80% of the candle's duration to finally reach its High or Low.
The Visual: The bar turns Orange and is marked with a turtle 🐢 beneath it.
Interpretation by @Ash_TheTrader: This is "weak" movement. Even if the candle is green, if it took 58 minutes of a 60-minute bar just to make a new high, the buyers are exhausted. Be wary of reversals after seeing a cluster of 🐢 candles.
💻 Features and The Dashboard
To make this data actionable in real-time, I have engineered a clean Heads-Up Display (HUD) directly on the chart.
The On-Chart Dashboard: Located in the top right, the dashboard gives you the live stats of the current forming bar. It tells you exactly what percentage of the time has passed and whether the current structure is considered Institutional ⚡ or a Retail Grind 🐢.
Other Features:
Dual Polarity Logic: Works seamlessly for both bullish trends (tracking speed to Highs) and bearish trends (tracking speed to Lows).
Smart Volume Filtering: The indicator automatically ignores insignificant low-volume "noise" bars, only highlighting speed on candles with above-average volume.
Full Alert Capability: Set alerts for "Fast ⚡" detections to catch sudden institutional activity as it happens.
⚙️ Best Practices for Using This Tool
Because this tool looks inside a bar, it is designed to be used on Higher Timeframes.
Recommended Timeframes: 30-Minute, 1-Hour, 4-Hour, or Daily charts.
Do Not Use On: 1-Minute or 5-Minute charts. (You cannot effectively "X-Ray" a 1-minute bar using 1-minute data; the math doesn't work).
A Final Note from @Ash_TheTrader
Trading is about information asymmetry. The market hides the most valuable data beneath the surface of the Open and Close. Use the Intrabar Liquidity X-Ray to stop guessing the speed of the market and start seeing it.
Trade safe, trade smart.⚡
