BTC Spot vs Perpetual CVD DivergenceThis indicator:
Data Sources:
Uses Binance BTC/USDT for spot market
Uses Binance BTC/USD perpetual (USD-M) for futures market
Both symbols should be available on TradingView
CVD Approximation:
Since true CVD requires order book data (not fully available in Pine Script), we approximate it by:
Multiplying volume by price direction (+1 for up bars, -1 for down bars)
Summing over the specified lookback period
Normalization:
Normalizes both CVD values to a -1 to 1 range for fair comparison
This accounts for different volume scales between spot and perpetual markets
Divergence Calculation:
Subtracts normalized perpetual CVD from spot CVD
Positive values indicate spot market is more bullish than perpetual
Negative values indicate perpetual market is more bullish than spot
Visualization:
Red line: Main divergence indicator
Green line: Normalized spot CVD
Blue line: Normalized perpetual CVD
Green background: Strong positive divergence (>0.5)
Red background: Strong negative divergence (<-0.5)
Gray dashed line at zero
Limitations:
This is an approximation since true CVD requires buy/sell volume separation, which isn't directly available
Results may vary depending on timeframe and lookback period
Assumes volume data reliability from both markets
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Serum Oscillator [ST]Serum Oscillator is an advanced technical indicator. This indicator combines several techniques and algorithms to provide traders with a robust tool for analyzing and predicting market movements. The indicator is not just an oscillator, but also includes functionalities for detecting divergences, mining flow, custom alerts, and more. Below is a detailed description of its features, components, and functionalities.
Characteristics
1. Oscillator and Signal: the indicator has a moving line that acts as a signal to determine the state of the market, whether bullish or bearish. In addition, this moving line can be switched between different types for greater accuracy, allowing it to better suit the trader's style.
2. Modes: the indicator has three modes to adapt to the market. Fast, Normal and Slow. The user can choose the mode that best suits his strategy. Fast mode generates very early signals, perfect for getting ahead of the market; however, it can also generate a greater number of false crosses. Slow mode generates fewer signals, perfect for filtering range zones.
3. Overbought and Oversold Levels: the indicator generates signals between values 0 and 100, for this reason it can be speculated that values 70 and 30 are overbought and oversold levels respectively; however, these levels can vary according to the modes. For this reason we designed the dynamic bands.
4. Multi Timeframe: Can observe data from a different time frame than the current chart. You will be able to observe the state of the oscillator and the direction.
5. Trend Catcher: tool to detect the market trend according to the indicator. Ideal for filtering false crossovers and trading in favor of the trend.
6. Smart Flow: Money flow optimized with AI to detect the overall money flow. Ideal for detecting trends. Additionally, you will be able to visualize the convergences between smart flow and the oscillator to operate in favor of the price trend. You can also activate thresholds, to detect when there is really a large monetary flow.
7. Divergences: Real-time detection of divergences to identify possible reversal zones. The user can adjust the sensitivity.
8. Alerts: Programmable alerts to automate the detection of various price conditions according to the indicator.
> This indicator is a comprehensive technical tool that provides traders with multiple capabilities to analyze market trends and reversals. Its combination of different types of smoothing and adaptive functions, along with the detection of divergences, trend lines, and custom alerts, makes it a powerful and versatile indicator for trading decision-making. The customization of its parameters and the depth of its calculations offer users a significant advantage in interpreting market data, facilitating more precise understanding and timely action in their trading operations.
Power Play Signal Indicator [Masky18]Power Play Signal Indicator
The Power Play Signal Indicator is a sophisticated custom trading strategy designed to identify high-probability breakout and breakdown opportunities by combining consolidation detection, trend alignment, volume analysis, and relative strength ranking. Unlike simple mashups of existing indicators, this script integrates multiple technical concepts into a cohesive strategy that helps traders capitalize on market momentum with precision.
What Makes This Indicator Unique?
The PowerPlay Signal Indicator is not just a combination of existing indicators; it is a custom-built strategy that uses original logic to filter out low-probability setups and focus on high-quality trading opportunities. Here’s how it works:
Consolidation Detection:
The script identifies consolidation zones by analyzing price action over a user-defined period (default: 6 bars). It calculates the high, low, and midpoint of the consolidation range and ensures the price stays within a specified percentage range (default: 13%).
Consolidations are classified as Tight, Loose, or Okay, helping traders gauge the strength of the potential breakout or breakdown.
Breakout & Breakdown Logic:
Breakouts and breakdowns are confirmed using a combination of:
Price Action: The script checks if the price closes above the consolidation high (breakout) or below the consolidation low (breakdown).
Volume Analysis: A significant volume spike (default: 20% increase) is required to confirm the move.
MACD & Moving Averages: The script uses MACD and moving averages (50-day and 200-day) to ensure the breakout/breakdown aligns with the prevailing trend.
Trend Alignment:
The script ensures trades are aligned with the long-term trend by using:
50-day SMA and 200-day SMA to confirm uptrends or downtrends.
150-day SMA as an additional filter to ensure the trend is strong.
52-week high/low conditions to ensure the price is in a favorable position relative to its historical range.
Relative Strength Ranking:
The script compares the asset’s performance against a benchmark asset (e.g., SPY) to ensure it is outperforming the market. This is done using a customizable Relative Strength (RS) Threshold (default: 70).
Golden Candle Signals:
For high-probability setups, the script identifies Golden Candles—strong breakout or breakdown candles with:
Large price movement (default: 7.5% to 12.5% candle size).
High volume (default: 2x the average consolidation volume).
Alignment with MACD and moving averages.
Risk Management:
The script provides stop loss, trailing stop, and take profit levels based on:
ATR (Average True Range): Dynamic stop loss levels are calculated using ATR (default: 14-period ATR with a 2x multiplier).
Trailing Stop Percentage: User-defined trailing stop (default: 2%).
Take Profit Percentage: User-defined take profit (default: 5%).
Performance Tracking:
The script includes a Performance Table that tracks:
Total breakouts and breakdowns.
Successful and failed trades.
Win rates for breakouts and breakdowns.
Golden candle signals.
How Does It Work?
The PowerPlay Signal Indicator combines the following key components to generate signals:
Consolidation Detection:
The script calculates the high, low, and midpoint of the consolidation range over a user-defined period.
It ensures the price stays within a specified percentage range (default: 13%) to confirm consolidation.
Breakout/Breakdown Confirmation:
A breakout is confirmed when:
The price closes above the consolidation high.
Volume increases by at least 20%.
MACD is positive and above the signal line.
The price is above the 50-day and 200-day SMAs.
A breakdown is confirmed when:
The price closes below the consolidation low.
Volume increases by at least 20%.
MACD is negative and below the signal line.
The price is below the 50-day and 200-day SMAs.
Golden Candle Signals:
Golden Candles are identified when:
The candle size is between 7.5% and 12.5%.
Volume is at least 2x the average consolidation volume.
The candle aligns with the prevailing trend and MACD.
Risk Management:
Stop loss levels are calculated using ATR (default: 14-period ATR with a 2x multiplier).
Trailing stop and take profit levels are based on user-defined percentages.
How to Use the Indicator
Input Parameters:
Consolidation Periods: Set the number of bars to analyze for consolidation (default: 6).
Maximum Consolidation Range: Define the maximum percentage range for consolidation (default: 13%).
Stop Loss Factor: Adjust the stop loss multiplier based on the midpoint of the consolidation range (default: 0.985).
RS Threshold: Set the relative strength threshold for trend alignment (default: 70).
Comparison Asset: Enable comparison with a benchmark asset (e.g., SPY) to ensure the asset is outperforming the market.
Trailing Stop Percentage: Set the trailing stop percentage (default: 2%).
Take Profit Percentage: Set the take profit percentage (default: 5%).
Time Exit Bars: Define the maximum number of bars to hold a trade (default: 10).
Interpreting Signals:
Breakout Signal: A green label ("BO") appears when a breakout is detected.
Breakdown Signal: A red label ("BD") appears when a breakdown is detected.
Golden Candle Signal: A gold medal icon (🥇) appears for high-probability setups.
Performance Table:
The performance table displays the number of trades, successful trades, failed trades, and win rates for breakouts and breakdowns.
Alerts:
Enable alerts for breakouts, breakdowns, and golden candles to stay informed about potential trading opportunities.
Why Choose the PowerPlay Signal Indicator?
Original Logic: Combines consolidation detection, trend alignment, volume analysis, and relative strength ranking into a unique strategy.
High-Probability Signals: Focuses on high-quality setups with strong volume and trend alignment.
Risk Management: Built-in stop loss, trailing stop, and take profit options help you manage risk effectively.
Performance Tracking: Tracks trade outcomes and win rates to help you refine your strategy.
Customizable: Fully adjustable inputs allow you to adapt the indicator to your trading style and market conditions.
Orderblocks | iSolani
Revealing Institutional Footprints: The iSolani Volume-Powered Order Block System
Where Smart Money Leaves Its Mark – Automated Zone Detection for Discretionary Traders
Core Methodology
Pressure-Weighted Volume Analysis
Calculates directional commitment using candle position:
Buying Pressure = Total Volume × (Closing Price – Low) / (High – Low)
Selling Pressure = Total Volume × (High – Closing Price) / (High – Low)
Normalizes values against 31-period EMAs to filter retail noise
Adaptive Block Triggering
Identifies significant zones when:
Absolute Buy/Sell Difference > 4× SMA of Historical Differences (default)
Price closes bullishly (green block) or bearishly (red block)
Self-Maintaining Visualization
Blocks auto-extend rightward until price breaches critical level
Invalidated zones removed in real-time via array management
Technical Innovation
Dynamic Threshold Adjustment
Multiplier parameter (default 4) automatically scales with market volatility
Institutional-Grade Metrics
Blocks display:
Volume disparity in absolute terms
Percentage deviation from 33-period average
Directional bias through color-coding
Efficient Memory Handling
O(n) complexity cleanup routine prevents chart lag
System Workflow
Calculates real-time buy/sell pressure ratios
Compares to historical average (31-period default)
Generates semi-transparent zones (85% opacity) at spike locations
Monitors price interaction with block boundaries
Automatically retracts invalid zones
Standard Configuration
Sensitivity : 4× multiplier (ideal for 15m-4h charts)
Visuals : Red/green blocks with white text labels
Duration : 50-bar default extension
Volume Baseline : 33-period EMA filter
Boundary Check : Close beyond block high/low triggers deletion
This system transforms raw market data into a institutional roadmap – not by predicting turns, but by revealing where concentrated volume makes turns statistically probable. The color-coded blocks serve as persistent yet adaptive markers of where professional liquidity resides.
Value Area - Day Trading SuiteValue Area Day Trading Suite
A professional-grade indicator designed specifically for day traders who utilize Volume Profile and Auction Market Theory. This suite provides tracking of previous day's value areas, helping traders identify how current price interacts with these established institutional levels.
It tracks how much time has spent within the value area without Level to Help Measure Acceptance
Key Features
- Previous Day's Value Area tracking (VAH, POC, VAL)
- Precise time-in-value-area measurement
- Cash session integration with major market timezones
- Value Area acceptance alerts
Trading Applications
Perfect for day traders who:
- Trade using previous day's Volume Profile levels
- Focus on institutional price acceptance/rejection
- Trade market structure using confirmed value areas
- Want to automate their value area analysis
- Trade during specific market sessions
Value Area Analysis
The indicator tracks how long price stays within the previous day's value area, helping traders:
- Identify Potential Support / Resistance Levels
- Spot acceptance of established levels
- Find high-probability trading opportunities
- Time their entries and exits more effectively
Professional Tools
- Customizable cash session times for different markets
- Multiple timezone support
- Flexible dashboard positioning
- Clean, professional appearance with adjustable colors
- Alert system for value area acceptance
Built for day traders who utilize value areas
RVOL Color-Coded VolumeRVOL Color-Coded Volume Indicator
This tool visualizes volume intensity through color-coded bars in a separate panel, making it easy to identify significant market moves driven by unusual volume.
Key Features:
- Displays volume bars with varying colors and intensities based on RVOL (Relative Volume)
- Shows a customizable moving average line for volume reference
- Includes alert conditions for different RVOL thresholds
Color System:
Blue shades (Bullish):
- Light: Normal volume (RVOL < 1)
- Medium: Above average volume
- Dark: Heavy buying volume
- Solid: Extreme volume surge
Pink shades (Bearish):
- Light: Normal volume (RVOL < 1)
- Medium: Increased selling
- Dark: Heavy selling
- Solid: Extreme selling pressure
Gray shades (Neutral):
- Used when opening and closing prices are equal
- Intensity varies with RVOL level
Additional Features:
- Dotted threshold lines for easy reference
- Background highlighting for extreme volume events
- Data window shows exact RVOL values
- Multiple alert conditions for volume thresholds
The indicator helps traders spot potential trend changes and momentum shifts by highlighting unusual volume patterns without interfering with price analysis.
WhaleTrackBITGET:BTCUSDT.P
WhaleTrack – Volume Heatmap to Uncover Institutional Trading Activity
Overview
WhaleTrack is a volume-based heatmap indicator designed to reveal areas of high institutional trading activity. The indicator helps traders identify hidden support and resistance levels, analyze trend sustainability, and optimize stop-loss placements by displaying where significant market participants (whales) have historically traded in large volumes.
Institutions and large traders often push price into areas of historical liquidity to trigger retail stop-losses and fill their own large orders at optimal prices. WhaleTrack visualizes these critical areas, allowing traders to anticipate future price movements based on past institutional behavior.
How WhaleTrack Works
WhaleTrack analyzes historical trading volume and calculates a normalized volume intensity relative to the moving average (SMA). This data is then mapped onto a heatmap that highlights key liquidity zones.
1. Volume Normalization & SMA-Based Calculation
The script calculates the ratio of current volume to its SMA-based average.
Zones with significantly high volume spikes are identified as key liquidity areas where large traders may have accumulated or distributed assets.
The volume is quantized into different levels, ranging from Low to Extreme, creating a clear heatmap gradient.
2. Why Do Whales Manipulate Liquidity?
Large traders (whales) need liquidity to execute their orders.
They push price into historical high-volume areas to trigger stop-losses and force retail traders into selling.
This behavior allows them to accumulate at lower prices or distribute at higher prices before a major move.
Whale zones often act as support/resistance because institutions tend to protect their previous accumulation or distribution levels.
3. Heatmap Color Model & Zone Classification
WhaleTrack assigns volume intensity levels based on historical market participation:
Low → Minimal volume, weak interest
Low-Mid → Slightly increased volume
Mid → Standard trading activity, no major anomalies
Mid-High → Significant increase in volume, possible whale activity
High → Strong liquidity pool, institutional interest
Extreme → Highly concentrated volume, key reversal area
By observing these zones, traders can determine whether a price level is likely to hold as support or resistance , or if a breakout has the strength to sustain.
Trading Applications of WhaleTrack
WhaleTrack can be used to identify trade setups based on liquidity behavior:
1. Identifying Hidden Reversal Points (Support & Resistance)
Large Whale Zones below price → Likely strong support.
Large Whale Zones above price → Likely strong resistance.
These zones often lead to reversals, as large traders defend their previous positions.
2. Evaluating Trend Sustainability
A strong uptrend should leave multiple high-volume zones behind.
If no new high-volume zones form, the trend may be unsustainable.
High volume clusters in trend direction? → Likely trend continuation.
3. Optimizing Stop-Loss Placement
Placing stops inside whale zones increases stop-out risk.
Setting stops below whale buy zones protects against premature liquidation.
Stops above whale sell zones help avoid fake breakouts.
Customization & Settings
WhaleTrack is designed with flexibility in mind, offering multiple customization options:
1. Layout & Color Models
WhaleTrack Default – optimized for whale volume tracking
Model 1 & Model 2 – alternative heatmap color schemes
Contrast Mode – high visibility
White-Black & Black-White – for different chart backgrounds
Custom 1 & Custom 2 – user-defined color configurations
2. Advanced Options
Draw Full Candle Boxes – display full candle height or a partial range
Legend Visibility & Positioning – control placement of the heatmap legend
Exponential Color Model – choose between logarithmic and linear volume representation
Max Transparency Settings – adjust visibility of older zones
Number of Heatmap Colors – set the gradient sensitivity
3. Data Optimization Settings
Lookback Period – define how many bars are analyzed for volume normalization
Max Box Display – limit the number of displayed volume zones
Data Saver Mode – increase range at the expense of detail
Minimum Volume Threshold – filter out insignificant volume clusters
Disclaimer
This indicator is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not provide financial advice or guarantee future performance. Trading is risky—conduct your own research before making any investment decisions.
RG - Volume Spike DetectorRG - Volume Spike Detector is a comprehensive volume analysis tool designed to help traders identify significant volume activity across different tickers on TradingView. This indicator not only detects overall volume spikes and percentage changes but also approximates and analyzes buying and selling volume separately, providing valuable insights into market dynamics. With customizable parameters, visual cues, and built-in alerts, it's suitable for traders of all levels looking to monitor volume-based market movements.
Features
Volume Spike Detection:
Identifies when total volume exceeds a user-defined multiple of its moving average (default: 2x).
Separate detection for buying and selling volume spikes based on their respective moving averages.
Volume Change Analysis:
Calculates and displays the percentage change in total volume from the previous bar.
Highlights significant increases (>50%) or decreases (<-50%) with alert options.
Buy/Sell Volume Approximation:
Estimates buying and selling volume using price movement and range:
Up bars: Buying volume ≈ volume * (close - low)/(high - low)
Down bars: Selling volume ≈ volume * (close - low)/(high - low)
Handles edge cases (e.g., high = low) to ensure accurate calculations.
Ideal For
Day traders monitoring sudden volume surges
Swing traders analyzing volume trends
Market analysts studying buying vs. selling pressure
This indicator empowers traders with a robust tool to track volume dynamics, offering both visual clarity and actionable alerts for informed decision-making.
Put/Call RatioPut/Call Ratio Indicator
This indicator visualizes the Put/Call Ratio for various market symbols, helping traders assess market sentiment and potential reversals. It offers a dropdown menu to select from a range of Put/Call Ratios, including broad equities (CBOE), major indices (SPX, QQQ, IWM, VIX), and individual stocks (TSLA, GOOG, META, AMZN, MSFT, INTC).
The indicator plots the Put/Call Ratio with adjustable moving averages and standard deviation bands to highlight overbought or oversold conditions. A short-term moving average (default: 10 periods) is displayed with trend-based coloring, while longer-term moving averages (defaults: 30 and 200 periods) are calculated but hidden by default. Bands at 1, 1.5, and 2 standard deviations provide context for extreme readings.
Key Overbought/Oversold Signals:
Short-Term Extremes: The 10-day moving average moves beyond 1 standard deviation from the 200-day moving average, signaling potential overbought (above) or oversold (below) conditions. This will be highlighted by red or green background color.
Ratio Extremes: The Put/Call Ratio line itself crosses outside 2 standard deviations from the 200-day moving average, indicating stronger overbought or oversold zones.
Conditional coloring of the ratio line reflects its position relative to the bands, and background shading highlights when the short-term moving average crosses key levels.
Key Features:
Selectable Put/Call Ratio symbols.
Trend-colored moving averages.
Standard deviation bands for volatility analysis.
Dynamic line and background coloring for quick insights.
Usage:
Use this indicator to gauge market sentiment—high ratios may suggest bearish sentiment or oversold conditions, while low ratios may indicate bullish sentiment or overbought conditions. Combine with price action or other tools for confirmation.
CCI, RSI, Volume & ATR Buy Signal - Go with the herd!📌 CCI, RSI, Volume & ATR Buy Signal Indicator
🚀 Identify Smart Entry Opportunities with a Multi-Confirmation Approach
This indicator combines CCI (Commodity Channel Index), RSI (Relative Strength Index), Volume, and ATR (Average True Range) to provide a reliable buy signal by ensuring the market conditions are favorable before entering a trade.
📊 How Does It Work?
This script evaluates market momentum, volatility, and trading volume to generate a clear entry decision:
✅ (Green Check) → Favorable entry conditions
❌ (Red Cross) → Not an ideal entry point
The indicator displays all the relevant metrics in one compact label, positioned above the most recent candle for quick and easy reference.
📈 Components of the Indicator
Each metric is visually represented using traffic light colors (🟢 Green, 🟡 Yellow, 🔴 Red) for intuitive decision-making:
1️⃣ CCI (Commodity Channel Index) – Momentum Strength
🟢 Strong: Market momentum is high (CCI above the entry threshold).
🟡 Moderate: Market is showing some movement, but not strong enough.
🔴 Weak: No significant momentum (CCI is low).
2️⃣ RSI (Relative Strength Index) – Trend Confirmation
If RSI is above the user-defined threshold, the momentum is considered positive for entry.
3️⃣ Volume – Market Participation
🟢 High: Trading volume is above the moving average, confirming strong participation.
🟡 Moderate: Volume is near its average, signaling indecisiveness.
🔴 Low: Weak participation, indicating potential false signals.
4️⃣ ATR (Average True Range) – Volatility Indicator
🟢 High: The market is moving with sufficient volatility for a strong trade setup.
🟡 Moderate: Acceptable volatility but with some caution.
🔴 Low: Market is slow, and price movements may be weak.
🔧 Customizable Settings
You can fine-tune the indicator to match your trading strategy by adjusting:
CCI Threshold for Entry (default: 100)
RSI Threshold for Entry (default: 50)
Volume Multiplier for Confirmation (default: 1.0)
ATR Multiplier for Confirmation (default: 1.0)
🖥️ How to Use
1️⃣ Add the indicator to your TradingView chart.
2️⃣ Look for the label above the most recent candle.
Example output:
✅ Vola: 🟢 Mom: 🟢 Volu: 🟢 → Strong confirmation for entry.
❌ Vola: 🟡 Mom: 🔴 Volu: 🟡 → Entry conditions are not favorable.
3️⃣ Only enter trades when ✅ appears and all or most indicators are green.
4️⃣ Avoid trading when ❌ is displayed or when multiple indicators are yellow/red.
⚡ Why Use This Indicator?
✅ Multi-Factor Confirmation – Ensures you enter only high-probability setups.
✅ Customizable for Any Strategy – Adjust thresholds based on your risk tolerance.
✅ Traffic Light System – Easily interpret trade conditions at a glance.
✅ Real-Time Updates – The label dynamically updates based on the latest price action.
📌 Final Notes
This indicator is not a standalone trading system but a powerful confirmation tool. Always use proper risk management and combine it with price action analysis for best results. 📊📈
Adaptative Volume Weighted Oscillator | QuantumResearchQuantumResearch Adaptative Volume Weighted Oscillator (AVWO)
The Adaptative Volume Weighted Oscillator (AVWO) is an advanced momentum indicator that dynamically adjusts to changing market conditions. By combining Volume-Weighted Moving Averages (VWMA) with adaptive smoothing and volatility-based thresholds, this tool refines trend signals and enhances decision-making for traders.
🚀 Key Features:
Volume Sensitivity: Incorporates VWMA to account for volume-driven price movements, effectively filtering out market noise.
Adaptive Thresholds: Utilizes dynamic upper and lower bounds that adjust based on market volatility.
Momentum Confirmation: Identifies potential trend continuations or reversals with precision.
Customizable Visuals: Offers multiple color themes and bar color settings for clear and personalized visualization.
1. How It Works
The AVWO calculates the percentage difference between the price and the VWMA. This measure helps identify potential shifts in market momentum.
VWMA Calculation: Computes a moving average with volume
Oscillator Derivation: Determines how far the current price deviates from its VWMA.
Dynamic Thresholds: Employs volatility to set adaptive upper and lower limits.
Adaptive Smoothing: Applies a smoothing factor to fine-tune threshold responsiveness to new price movements.
🎯 Bullish Signal: Occurs when the oscillator breaks above the adaptive upper threshold.
⚠️ Bearish Signal: Occurs when the oscillator drops below the adaptive lower threshold.
2. Visual Representation
The AVWO offers clear and intuitive visual cues to aid in market analysis:
Color-Coded Histogram: Momentum bars change colors based on trend direction.
Threshold Lines: Dynamic lines mark overbought and oversold zones.
Bar Coloring: Candle colors adjust to reflect prevailing market conditions.
3. Backtest Performance
Extensive backtesting on major assets has demonstrated the effectiveness of the AVWO indicator:
BTC/USD
ETH/USD
SOL/USD
SUI/USD
📊 Key Results:
High Trend Recognition Accuracy: Captures strong trends with minimal lag.
Versatile Across Timeframes: Performs well in both short-term and long-term strategies.
Volume-Weighted Confirmation: Effectively filters false signals in volatile markets.
4. Customization & Parameters
The AVWO is highly configurable to suit your trading style:
VWMA Length (default: 30)
Adaptive Smoothing Factor (default: 0.85)
Threshold Multipliers
Color Modes (choose from 8 different themes for optimal visibility)
5. Trading Applications
This indicator is versatile and can be used in various trading strategies:
Trend Following: Confirms momentum shifts, helping to stay in profitable trades longer.
6. Final Thoughts
The Adaptative Volume Weighted Oscillator (AVWO) is a powerful tool for traders seeking a refined, volume-based momentum indicator.
Its unique blend of VWMA, dynamic thresholds, and adaptive smoothing enhances trend detection accuracy.
Whether used for scalping, swing trading, or long-term analysis, this indicator adapts seamlessly to various market conditions.
Important Disclaimer: No indicator guarantees future results. Always implement proper risk management and use additional confluences when trading.
Cumulative Volume Delta with MACVD is a volume-based indicator that helps analyze buying and selling pressure in the market. It tracks the difference between buying volume and selling volume, showing whether the market is being accumulated or distributed.
How CVD Works
Volume Delta Calculation:
If price closes higher than the previous bar → Volume is added to CVD (buying pressure).
If price closes lower than the previous bar → Volume is subtracted from CVD (selling pressure).
CVD Cumulative Calculation:
Keeps a running total of volume delta over time.
If the CVD line is rising, buyers are in control; if falling, sellers dominate.
Moving Average on CVD:
A moving average (MA) smooths out the CVD line, helping identify trends more clearly.
Common choices: EMA (Exponential MA) or SMA (Simple MA).
Liquidity Sweep Filter [AlgoAlpha]Unlock a deeper understanding of market liquidity with the Liquidity Sweep Filter by AlgoAlpha. This indicator identifies liquidity sweeps, highlighting key price levels where large liquidations have occurred. By visualizing major and minor liquidation events, traders can better anticipate potential reversals and market structure shifts, making this an essential tool for those trading in volatile conditions.
Key Features :
🔍 Liquidity Sweep Detection – Identifies and highlights areas where liquidity has been swept, distinguishing between major and minor liquidation events.
📊 Volume Profile Integration – Displays a volume profile overlay, helping traders spot high-activity price zones where the market is likely to react.
📈 Trend-Based Filtering – Utilizes an adaptive trend detection algorithm to refine liquidity sweeps based on market direction, reducing noise.
🎨 Customizable Visualization – Modify colors, thresholds, and display settings to tailor the indicator to your trading style.
🔔 Alerts for Liquidity Sweeps & Trend Changes – Stay ahead of the market by receiving alerts when significant liquidity events or trend shifts occur.
How to Use:
🛠 Add the Indicator : Add the Liquidity Sweep Filter to your chart and configure the settings based on your preferred sensitivity. Adjust the major sweep threshold to filter out smaller moves.
📊 Analyze Liquidity Zones and trend direction : Look for liquidation levels where large buy or sell stops have been triggered. Major sweeps indicate strong reactions, while minor sweeps show gradual liquidity absorption. You can also see which levels are high in liquidity by the transparency of the levels.
🔔 Set-Up Alerts : Use the in-built alerts so you don't miss a trading opportunity
How It Works :
The Liquidity Sweep Filter detects liquidity events by tracking swing highs and lows (defined as a pivot where neighboring candles are lower/higher than it) where traders are likely to have placed stop-loss orders. It evaluates volume and price action, marking areas where liquidity has been absorbed by the market. Additionally, the integrated trend filter ensures that only relevant liquidity sweeps are highlighted based on market direction, lows in an uptrend and highs in a downtrend. The trend filter works by calculating a basis, and defining trend shifts when the closing price crosses over the upper or lower bands.The included volume profile further enhances analysis by displaying key trading zones where price may react.
Volume Profile With HVN & LVN detectorVolume Profile Indicator
Based on the works of tradeforopp
Overview
The Volume Profile Indicator is a powerful technical analysis tool that visually represents the distribution of trading volume over price levels within a specified timeframe. It helps traders identify key support and resistance zones, high-volume trading areas, and low-volume rejection zones. The indicator includes customizable settings for Volume Point of Control (VPOC), High Volume Nodes (HVNs), and Low Volume Nodes (LVNs), making it a versatile tool for price action analysis and volume-based decision-making.
Key Features
🔹 Customizable Volume Profile
Adjustable number of rows to define the resolution of the volume profile.
Configurable timeframe aggregation for profile calculation (e.g., Daily, Weekly).
Selectable price resolution timeframe for precise profile construction.
Extendable volume profile for future sessions.
Fully customizable profile color and transparency settings.
🔹 Volume Point of Control (VPOC)
Displays the most traded price level within the selected timeframe.
Option to extend multiple VPOCs across the chart.
Adjustable VPOC line width and color customization.
Option to display VPOC labels when working with higher timeframe profiles.
🔹 High Volume Nodes (HVNs)
Identifies high-volume price levels where significant trading activity has occurred.
Configurable HVN strength to adjust detection sensitivity.
Two display modes:
Lines: Plots HVN levels as horizontal lines.
Areas: Highlights HVN regions with colored boxes.
Separate bullish and bearish HVN color settings.
🔹 Low Volume Nodes (LVNs)
Identifies low-volume price levels, which often act as rejection zones.
Configurable LVN strength to fine-tune detection.
Two display modes:
Lines: Marks LVN levels as horizontal lines.
Areas: Highlights LVN regions with shaded boxes.
Separate bullish and bearish LVN color settings.
🔹 Optimized for Performance
Efficient use of arrays for data storage and retrieval.
Global functions for HVN and LVN detection.
Uses security calls to access lower timeframe price and volume data.
Use Cases
✅ Identify Support & Resistance Levels
The indicator highlights key price levels where significant buying or selling interest exists.
✅ Detect Breakout & Reversal Zones
Low-volume areas (LVNs) often indicate price rejection zones, while high-volume areas (HVNs) suggest strong price acceptance zones.
✅ Improve Trade Entries & Exits
Traders can use the Volume Point of Control (VPOC) and volume clusters to refine entry and exit points.
✅ Enhance Price Action Strategies
By incorporating volume-based analysis, this indicator provides deeper market insights beyond traditional support/resistance and trendlines.
Customization & Settings
📌 Volume Profile Settings:
Rows: Defines the granularity of the volume profile.
Profile Timeframe: Specifies the aggregation period (e.g., Daily, Weekly).
Resolution Timeframe: Determines the price resolution for volume analysis.
Profile Extend %: Controls how much the profile extends into the next session.
📌 Volume Point of Control (VPOC):
Enable/Disable VPOC visualization.
Extend past VPOC levels to the right.
Display VPOC labels for higher timeframe profiles.
Adjustable VPOC line width and color.
📌 High Volume Nodes (HVNs):
Enable/Disable HVN detection.
Define HVN strength (volume threshold).
Choose between Line Mode or Area Mode.
Configure bullish and bearish HVN colors.
📌 Low Volume Nodes (LVNs):
Enable/Disable LVN detection.
Define LVN strength (volume threshold).
Choose between Line Mode or Area Mode.
Configure bullish and bearish LVN colors.
Volume Metrics & Market CapitalizationThis Pine Script indicator provides a comparative view of volume metrics and market capitalization to help traders analyze relative volume strength in the context of a stock’s overall size.
Key Features:
Volume Formatting:
Converts numerical values into readable units (K for thousand, M for million, B for billion, T for trillion).
Volume Metrics:
Displays current bar volume, cumulative daily volume, and 30-day average volume.
Market Capitalization Calculation:
Uses the outstanding shares multiplied by closing price to estimate market cap.
Table Display:
Shows all these values in an easy-to-read table in the bottom-right of the chart.
How It Helps Compare Relative Volume to Market Cap
Relative Volume Strength
By comparing current volume and 30-day average volume, traders can quickly gauge if today’s volume is unusually high or low.
If daily volume exceeds the 30-day average, it suggests increased market interest in the stock.
Market Cap Context
Market cap provides a reference for whether a stock is large-cap, mid-cap, or small-cap, influencing how volume should be interpreted.
A high volume surge in a low market cap stock may indicate stronger momentum compared to the same volume change in a large-cap stock.
Liquidity and Volatility Signals
Comparing volume to market cap helps determine liquidity—stocks with low market cap but high volume may be more volatile.
Example: A small-cap stock with $50M market cap trading $20M daily volume is seeing 40% turnover, a significant indicator of strong movement.
Practical Use Case
Day Traders: Spot stocks experiencing unusual volume surges relative to their market cap, identifying potential breakout or momentum plays.
Swing Traders: Assess if a stock is trading at above-average volume levels, confirming strength in trends.
Investors: Understand liquidity and potential institutional interest in stocks, as larger players typically trade in high market-cap names with sustained volume.
This indicator is a quick-glance tool for identifying high-volume stocks relative to their size, helping traders make more informed decisions on potential opportunities. 🚀
ICT Balanced Price Range - Double FVG with VolumeThis is an FVG indicator combined with volume to identify moments when a sudden volume spike creates a price gap.
Additionally, I've added the ICT Balanced Price Range, which occurs when two opposing FVGs form a connected gap. This gap has a high probability of reversal and is one of the key signs of liquidity sweeps.
Unlike other FVG indicators that filter FVGs based on ATR, average price, or range, I believe such methods lead to overfitting and may not work across multiple pairs with a single setting. Instead, I only filter FVGs when there are consecutive overlapping FVGs.
The indicator includes full functionality:
Candle color customization
FVG line color customization
FVG fill color customization
BPR color customization
Adjustable average volume and volume threshold
Highlighting candles with abnormal volume
Enjoy and make sure to backtest thoroughly before using!
Advanced Support & Resistance [Alpha Extract]🔶 AE - Advanced Support & Resistance
A sophisticated yet user-friendly tool designed to enhance your trading analysis by accurately identifying and plotting key support and resistance levels. Built on a unique pivot-based detection algorithm, this indicator provides clear visual cues in real time, helping traders stay ahead of potential market reversals and breakouts.
🔶 Pivot-Based Detection
Leverages pivot highs and lows along with a configurable threshold to filter out overlapping levels. This method helps the script stand out from simpler support/resistance indicators by focusing on the most significant price zones.
🔶 Multi-Timeframe Analysis
Pulls higher-timeframe data to ensure that critical levels remain visible and properly scaled, regardless of your current chart view. This prevents distortion and offers a more comprehensive perspective of market structure.
🔶 Break Signal Alerts
Generates breakout or breakdown signals whenever the price crosses above or below a detected level—labeled as RB (Resistance Break) or SB (Support Break)—so traders can quickly spot shifts in momentum or trend.
🔶 Customizable Parameters
Fine-tune sensitivity and appearance—adjust pivot bar settings, lookback periods, thresholds, and the maximum number of plotted levels to match your trading style and preferences.
// === USER INPUTS ===
pivotLeft = input.int(15, "Left Pivot Bars", minval=1)
pivotRight = input.int(15, "Right Pivot Bars", minval=1)
lookback = input.int(200, "Lookback Period", minval=50)
threshold = input.float(0.2, "Price Threshold %", minval=0.1, step=0.1)
maxLevels = input.int(10, "Maximum Levels", minval=1)
📊How It Works
🔶 Identifying Pivots
The script scans for pivot highs and lows within a user-defined range of bars (Left Pivot Bars and Right Pivot Bars). Each pivot is evaluated against a proximity threshold, ensuring that similar nearby levels are combined into a single zone rather than cluttering the chart.
// === SUPPORT & RESISTANCE DETECTION ===
ph = ta.pivothigh(high, pivotLeft, pivotRight)
pl = ta.pivotlow(low, pivotLeft, pivotRight)
🔶Automatic Updates & Removal
Levels that remain untested or break too frequently are automatically removed based on the configured lookback period, keeping your chart focused on the most relevant support/resistance zones.
🔶Fixed Scaling
Through the use of higher-timeframe anchoring, the indicator maintains consistent plot lines that won’t distort when you zoom in or out. This approach ensures you always see crucial levels clearly.
🔶Entry and Exit Points
Pinpoint potential entry and exit opportunities based on how price interacts with these zones.
🔶Risk Management
Place stop-loss and take-profit orders around these levels to manage trade risk more effectively.
🔶Trend Confirmation
Observe how price respects or breaks levels to confirm ongoing trends or detect early signs of reversal.
🔶Sensitivity Adjustment
Control pivot bar width (pivotLeft and pivotRight) and the proximity threshold to focus on major or minor price zones.
🔶Visualization Options
Adjust line colors, styles, and thickness to align with your charting preferences.
🔶Maximum Levels
Limit the number of displayed levels to keep your chart clean and free of unnecessary clutter.
RSI of Accumulation/DistributionHow to Use the RSI of Accumulation/Distribution Indicator:
1. Identify Overbought/Oversold Conditions:
Overbought: When the RSI of the ADL is above 70, it indicates that the asset may be overbought and could be due for a pullback or correction.
Oversold: When the RSI of the ADL is below 30, it suggests that the asset may be oversold and could be poised for a rebound.
2. Look for Divergences:
Bullish Divergence: If the price is making lower lows while the RSI of the ADL is making higher lows, it can signal a potential reversal to the upside.
Bearish Divergence: If the price is making higher highs while the RSI of the ADL is making lower highs, it can indicate a potential reversal to the downside.
3. Confirm Trend Strength:
Use the RSI of the ADL to confirm the strength of a trend. For example, if the RSI is consistently above 50 during an uptrend, it suggests strong buying pressure and the trend is likely to continue.
Conversely, if the RSI is consistently below 50 during a downtrend, it indicates strong selling pressure and the trend is likely to persist.
4. Monitor for Reversals:
When the RSI of the ADL crosses above 50, it can signal a potential bullish reversal.
When the RSI of the ADL crosses below 50, it can signal a potential bearish reversal.
Is It Worth It?
The RSI of the Accumulation/Distribution Line can be a valuable tool for traders looking to gain insights into market momentum and trend strength. Here are a few reasons why it might be worth considering:
1. Volume and Price Combination: By combining price action (RSI) with volume-based analysis (ADL), this indicator provides a more comprehensive view of market dynamics.
2. Divergence Detection: It helps identify divergences between price and volume, which can be early signals of potential reversals.
3. Trend Confirmation: It offers additional confirmation of trend strength and potential reversal points, helping traders make more informed decisions.
However, like any indicator, it's important to use it in conjunction with other analysis methods and not rely on it solely for trading decisions. Backtesting the indicator on historical data and combining it with other technical analysis tools can improve its effectiveness.
Feel free to test the script in TradingView and see how it performs in different market conditions. If you have any specific questions or need further assistance, let me know! 😊
Volume Delta Imbalance Index [PhenLabs]📊 Volume Delta Imbalance Index (VDII)
Version: PineScript™ v6
Description
The Volume Delta Imbalance Index is an advanced technical analysis tool that combines volume profile analysis with price movement dynamics to identify significant market imbalances. It features a sophisticated analysis system that weighs recent versus historical volume delta imbalance patterns, providing traders with insights into potential market reversals and trend continuation scenarios.
Points of Innovation:
Custom volume delta calculation incorporating price and volume relationships
Adaptive smoothing system based on market volatility
Multi-component analysis combining flow, acceleration, and strength metrics
Real-time volume profile integration with historical context
🔧 Core Components
Volume Profile Analysis: Dynamic volume delta imbalance distribution assessment
Flow Imbalance Detection: Buy/sell pressure evaluation
Strength Analysis: Composite market strength measurement
Acceleration Framework: Volume movement dynamics
Statistical Bands: Adaptive threshold system
🚨 Key Features 🚨
The indicator provides comprehensive analysis through:
Volume Delta: Up to date volume imbalance measurement
Market Structure: Support/resistance level identification
Flow Analysis: Buy/sell pressure visualization
Acceleration Signals: Movement momentum detection
Adaptive Bands: Dynamic overbought/oversold levels
📈 Visualization
Color-coded Columns: Shows direction and strength of imbalance
Signal Lines: Strong buy/sell level indicators
Statistical Bands: Shows normal trading ranges
Gradient Fills: Indicates extreme market conditions
Dynamic Opacity: Reflects trend strength
📌 Usage Guidelines
The indicator offers several customization options:
Basic Settings:
Lookback Period: Analysis timeframe adjustment
Sensitivity Level: Signal response calibration
History Depth: Historical context range
Memory Setting: Recent vs. historical data weight
Visual Settings:
Color Scheme: Bullish/bearish signal colors
Signal Levels: Strong buy/sell thresholds
Band Display: Statistical range visualization
✅ Best Use Cases / Things To Look For:
Wait for establishment in the initial trend when the VDII comes back towards zero and the color of the volume becomes more faint
Once this is established and the VDII pushes through to the other side look for small retracements above the zero line on the VDII leading you to believe it is a likely area for price to retrace and continue in its prior direction
Make sure you see the volume bars become more faint in color to give yo further confluence price will continue in its priorly established direction
⚠️ Limitations
Requires sufficient volume data
Most effective in liquid markets
Historical depth affects calculation speed
Possible lag in highly volatile conditions
What Makes This Unique
Composite Volume Analysis: Combines multiple volume metrics
Adaptive Calculation: Adjusts to market volatility
Profile Integration: Incorporates volume profile analysis
Multi-component Scoring: Weighted analysis system
Memory-efficient Design: Optimized for real-time analysis
🔧 How It Works
The indicator processes market data through four main components:
1. Volume Profile Analysis:
Creates dynamic volume delta distribution profiles
Weights recent versus historical data
Identifies significant price levels
2. Flow Imbalance Detection:
Analyzes buying versus selling pressure
Calculates normalized flow ratios
Determines market bias
3. Strength Analysis:
Measures composite market strength
Incorporates volume-weighted movements
Provides trend strength indication
4. Final Score Calculation:
Combines all components with weighted importance
Applies volatility-based smoothing
Generates final signal output
5. VDII Potential Reversal Confluences
Bars between signal confluence is default set to 10 but you can change it to whatever you’d prefer
Signals are a compiled look at the indicator as a whole determining where it think reversals or retracements are likely
💡 Note:
The indicator performs best in markets with consistent volume and clear trending or ranging conditions. Its sophisticated volume analysis provides valuable insights into market dynamics beyond traditional price-based indicators.
Volatility-Volume Index (VVI)Volatility-Volume Index (VVI) – Indicator Description
The Volatility-Volume Index (VVI) is a custom trading indicator designed to identify market consolidation and anticipate breakouts by combining volatility (ATR) and trading volume into a single metric.
How It Works
Measures Volatility : Uses a 14-period Average True Range (ATR) to gauge price movement intensity.
Tracks Volume : Monitors trading activity to identify accumulation or distribution phases.
Normalization : ATR and volume are normalized using their respective 20-period Simple Moving Averages (SMA) for a balanced comparison.
Interpretation
VVI < 1: Low volatility and volume → Consolidation phase (range-bound market).
VVI > 1: Increased volatility and/or volume → Potential breakout or trend continuation.
How to Use VVI
Detect Consolidation:
Look for extended periods where VVI remains below 1.
Confirm with sideways price movement in a narrow range.
Anticipate Breakouts:
A spike above 1 signals a possible trend shift or breakout.
Why Use VVI?
Unlike traditional volatility indicators (ATR, Bollinger Bands) or volume-based tools (VWAP), VVI combines both elements to provide a clearer picture of consolidation zones and breakout potential.
Chaikin Money Flow with Moving AverageThis indicator combines the Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) with a moving average, helping traders analyze buying/selling pressure and whether it's increasing or decreasing.
What It Does:
Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) developed by Marc Chaikin is a volume-weighted average of accumulation and distribution over a specified period.
A moving average is applied to CMF to reduce noise and smooth trends, making it easier to identify sustained market sentiment shifts.
How to Use It?
CMF helps confirm trend strength and potential reversals. We reduces false signals from CMF by smoothing fluctuations and making it easier to spot trends.
A CMF value above zero is a sign of strength, and a value below zero is a sign of weakness.
A rising price with a falling CMF (below moving average) is a bearish divergence and a possible reversal of the uptrend.
Similarly, a falling price with a rising CMF (above moving average) is a bullish divergence and again signals a possible reversal of the downtrend.
Configurable Parameters:
CMF Length: Adjusts how many periods are used for CMF calculation.
MA Type: Choose between SMA, EMA, WMA, VWMA, or T3 for smoothing.
MA Length: Controls how much smoothing is applied.
This tool is great for traders looking to improve volume-based trend analysis while filtering out short-term noise.
Footprint IQ Pro [TradingIQ]Hello Traders!
Introducing "Footprint IQ Pro"!
Footprint IQ Pro is an all-in-one Footprint indicator with several unique features.
Features
Calculated delta at tick level
Calculated delta ratio at tick level
Calculated buy volume at tick level
Calculated sell volume at tick level
Imbalance detection
Stacked imbalance detection
Stacked imbalance alerts
Value area and POC detection
Highest +net delta levels detection
Lowest -net delta levels detection
CVD by tick levels
Customizable values area percentage
The image above thoroughly outlines what each metric in the delta boxes shows!
Metrics In Delta Boxes
"δ:", " δ%:", " ⧎: ", " ◭: ", " ⧩: "
δ Delta (Difference between buy and sell volume)
δ% Delta Ratio (Delta as a percentage of total volume)
⧎ Total Volume At Level (Total volume at the price area)
◭ Total Buy Volume At Level (Total buy volume at the price area)
⧩ Total Sell Volume At Level (total sell volume at the price area)
Each metric comes with a corresponding symbol.
That said, until you become comfortable with the symbol, you can also turn on the descriptive labels setting!
The image above exemplifies the feature.
The image above shows Footprint IQ's full power!
Additionally, traders with an upgraded TradingView plan can make use of the "1-Second" feature Footprint IQ offers!
The image above shows each footprint generated using 1-second volume data. 1-second data is highly granular compared to 1-minute data and, consequently, each footprint is exceptionally more accurate!
Imbalance Detection
Footprint IQ pro is capable of detecting user-defined delta imbalances.
The image above further explains how Footprint IQ detects imbalances!
The imbalance percentage is customizable in the settings, and is set to 70% by default.
Therefore,
When net delta is positive, and the positive net delta constitutes >=70% of the total volume, a buying imbalance will be detected (upwards triangle).
When net delta is negative, and the negative net delta constitutes >=70% of the total volume, a buying imbalance will be detected (downwards triangle).
Stacked Imbalance Detection
In addition to imbalance detection, Footprint IQ Pro can also detect stacked imbalances!
The image above shows Footprint IQ Pro detecting stacked imbalances!
Stacked imbalances occur when consecutive imbalances at sequential price areas occur. Stacked imbalances are generally interpreted as significant price moves that are supported by volume, rather than a significant result with disproportionate effort.
The criteria for stacked imbalance detection (how many imbalances must occur at sequential price areas) is customizable in the settings.
The default value is three. Therefore, when three imbalances occur at sequential price areas, golden triangles will begin to print to show a stacked imbalance.
Additionally, traders can set alerts for when stacked imbalances occur!
Highest +Delta and Highest -Delta Levels
In addition to being a fully-fledged Footprint indicator, Footprint IQ Pro goes one step further by detecting price areas where the greater +Delta and -Delta are!
The image above shows price behavior near highest +Delta price areas detected by Footprint IQ!
These +Delta levels are considered important as there has been strong interest from buyers at these price areas when they are traded at.
It's expected that these levels can function as support points that are supported by volume.
The image above shows a similar function for resistance points!
Blue lines = High +Delta Detected Price Areas
Red lines = High -Delta Detected Price Areas
Value Area Detection
Similar to traditional volume profile, Footprint IQ Pro displays the value area per bar.
Green lines next to each footprint show the value area for the bar. The value area % is customizable in the settings.
CVD Levels
Footprint IQ Pro is capable of storing historical volume delta information to provide CVD measurements at each price area!
The image above exemplifies this feature!
When this feature is enabled, you will see the CVD of each price area, rather than the net delta!
And that's it!
Thank you so much to TradingView for offering the greatest charting platform for everyone to create on!
If you have any feature requests you'd like to see for Footprint IQ, please feel free to share them with us!
Thank you!
Pivot Candles with MFI Opacity (No Plot)How to Use the Pivot Candles with MFI Opacity Indicator for Trade Entries and Position Management
Overview
This indicator is designed not only to display key pivot levels (support and resistance) and Money Flow Index (MFI) signals on your chart, but also to help you structure systematic order entries and position management. By combining pivot levels with dynamic MFI-based candle opacity, the indicator provides a visual framework that technical analysts and quants can use to time buy and sell stop orders as well as to pyramid positions or take profits.
Trade Entry with Pivot Levels
Buy Stop Orders Above R1:
Concept: In many technical setups, resistance levels such as R1 are viewed as potential breakout points. A buy stop order placed just above R1 allows you to enter a long position only when price decisively breaks the prior resistance, confirming bullish momentum.
How It Works:
The indicator calculates pivot levels based on the previous higher‑timeframe bar, so R1 is “locked in” for the current period.
When the current candle closes above R1, it may signal a breakout.
Technical analysts often place a buy stop order slightly above R1 (for example, a few ticks or pips above the level) to confirm the move.
Practical Application:
Quants and systematic traders can program their models to monitor when the current close exceeds R1.
Once this condition is met, a buy stop order is triggered to capture the breakout move, ensuring that you only participate if the price decisively moves upward.
Sell Stop Orders Below S1:
Concept: Conversely, S1 acts as a support level. A sell stop order placed just below S1 is designed to capture a breakdown. This order is activated when price closes below S1, indicating that selling pressure may be overwhelming.
How It Works:
With pivot levels fixed from the previous higher‑timeframe bar, S1 provides a reference for potential support.
A close below S1 can be interpreted as a sign of a bearish reversal or a continuation of a downtrend.
Practical Application:
Quants set up their systems to watch for a break below S1.
A sell stop order is positioned just below S1 to ensure that if the support level fails, the system can quickly initiate a short position to capture the downward move.
Using MFI for Position Management
Pyramiding and Profit Taking:
Dynamic Candle Opacity:
The Money Flow Index (MFI) in this indicator not only provides overbought/oversold alerts but also controls the opacity of your candlesticks. When MFI readings are high, the candles become more opaque, indicating strong buying pressure. Conversely, lower MFI values lead to more transparent candles, suggesting reduced momentum.
Pyramiding Long Positions:
Strategy:
In a strong trend, technical analysts might choose to add to a winning position gradually—a process known as pyramiding.
Implementation:
As long as the price remains above R1 and MFI readings are supportive (high and consistent), you may consider adding to your long position incrementally.
Each new buy stop order can be set above R1 with slightly adjusted trigger levels to capture further breakout strength.
Risk Management:
Quants use the MFI reading as a risk filter; if MFI begins to drop or the candles become significantly more transparent, it may be a cue to stop pyramiding or even begin taking profits.
Taking Profit Using MFI and Pivot Reversals:
Profit Targeting:
When price reaches higher resistance levels (e.g., R2 or R3) or shows signs of overextension in conjunction with extreme MFI levels (for instance, a sudden drop in MFI after a strong rally), you can begin taking partial profits.
Systematic Exit:
A systematic strategy might include scaling out of the position as the price approaches the next resistance level or when the MFI indicates that buying momentum is waning.
Similarly, for short positions entered below S1, profit targets might be set near subsequent support levels, with exits triggered if MFI suggests a reversal.
Summary
Entry Orders:
Place buy stop orders just above R1 to capture breakouts.
Place sell stop orders just below S1 to capture breakdowns.
Position Management with MFI:
Use MFI-based candle opacity as a visual indicator of momentum.
Pyramid positions in the direction of the trend when MFI confirms strength.
Consider partial exits if MFI readings start to reverse or if the price nears the next pivot level.
By following this systematic approach, technical analysts and quants can use the indicator not only as a visual tool but as an integral part of an automated or semi-automated trading system that emphasizes disciplined entries, pyramiding, and profit-taking.
