Synapse Dynamics - Market Structure

📊 SYNAPSE DYNAMICS - MARKET STRUCTURE INDICATOR

An educational tool for learning and practicing Smart Money Concepts (SMC) methodology through visual representation of institutional price action patterns.

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🎯 WHAT THIS INDICATOR DISPLAYS

This indicator visualizes Smart Money Concepts patterns on your chart:

- Order Blocks (OB) - Supply and demand zones based on institutional order flow theory. The indicator identifies these areas using price action criteria including the final opposing candle before a strong directional move.

- Breaker Blocks - Failed order blocks that may act as support/resistance. These occur when an order block is invalidated but price returns to the zone, potentially reversing its role.

- Fair Value Gaps (FVG) - Three-candle imbalance patterns where price gaps create inefficiencies. The indicator marks these zones for reference in analysis.

- Market Structure - Break of Structure (BOS) and Change of Character (CHoCH) patterns based on swing high/low breaks. These help identify potential trend continuation or reversal points.

- Reference Entry Signals - The indicator calculates potential entry zones with accompanying stop loss and take profit reference levels based on order block and FVG locations. These are for educational reference only.

- Higher Timeframe Context - Optional filter that displays the higher timeframe trend direction to provide additional market context.

- Information Panel - On-screen dashboard showing active reference signals, their status, and relevant price levels.

- Swing Point Mapping - Labels recent higher highs (HH), higher lows (HL), lower highs (LH), and lower lows (LL) based on configurable swing detection parameters.

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⚙️ HOW IT WORKS

The indicator uses the following methodology:

**Order Block Detection:** Identifies the last opposing candle before a strong directional move that breaks structure. Filters blocks by size to reduce noise.

**Market Structure Analysis:** Tracks swing points and identifies when price breaks previous highs/lows to determine BOS or CHoCH patterns.

**Fair Value Gap Identification:** Detects three-candle patterns where candle 1's high/low doesn't overlap with candle 3's low/high, creating an imbalance zone.

**Reference Signal Generation:** Combines order block proximity, FVG presence, and market structure breaks to suggest potential study areas. Optional HTF trend filter can be enabled.

**Timeframe Adaptation:** Automatically adjusts swing detection sensitivity based on the chart timeframe (using multipliers for intraday vs. higher timeframes).

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📚 EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE & IMPORTANT LIMITATIONS

**This indicator is designed as an educational tool for:**
- Learning Smart Money Concepts methodology
- Practicing pattern recognition
- Understanding institutional price action theories
- Analyzing market structure visually

**Critical Understanding:**
- All signals and levels are REFERENCE POINTS for study - not trading recommendations
- The indicator displays patterns based on historical price action - it cannot predict future movements
- Smart Money Concepts is a theoretical framework - market behavior varies
- Backtested or historical results shown do not guarantee future performance
- No indicator can account for all market variables, news events, or changing conditions

**Proper Use:**
This tool is meant to assist in learning technical analysis concepts. Users must develop their own analysis skills, risk management strategies, and trading plans. The displayed patterns require interpretation within broader market context.

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⚙️ CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS

**Adjustable Parameters:**
- Order Block: Minimum size threshold, maximum count displayed
- Fair Value Gaps: Toggle visibility, maximum count
- Market Structure: Swing detection length, BOS/CHoCH display
- Signals: Entry/SL/TP calculation method, HTF filter toggle
- Visual Settings: Colors, line styles, label sizes, panel position

**Timeframe Compatibility:**
Works on all timeframes from 1-minute to monthly charts. The swing detection automatically scales based on timeframe.

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⚠️ DISCLAIMER

This indicator is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice or trading recommendations. Trading involves substantial risk of loss. Past patterns and historical analysis do not indicate future results. Users are responsible for their own trading decisions and risk management. The author assumes no liability for trading losses.

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🔧 ALERT FUNCTIONALITY

Built-in alert conditions notify you when:
- New order blocks are detected
- Market structure changes occur (BOS/CHoCH)
- Reference entry signals appear

Configure alerts through TradingView's alert system.