OA - SMESSmart Money Entry Signals (SMES)
The SMES indicator is developed to identify potential turning points in market behavior by analyzing internal price dynamics, rather than relying on external volume or sentiment data. It leverages normalized price movement, directional volatility, and smoothing algorithms to detect potential areas of accumulation or distribution by market participants.
Core Concepts
Smart Money Flow calculation based on normalized price positioning
Directional VHF (Vertical Horizontal Filter) used to enhance signal directionality
Overbought and Oversold regions defined with optional glow visualization
Entry and Exit signals based on dynamic crossovers
Highly customizable input parameters for precision control
Key Inputs
Smart Money Flow Period
Smoothing Period
Price Analysis Length
Fibonacci Lookback Length
Visual toggle options (zones, glow effects, signal display)
Usage
This tool plots the smoothed smart money flow as a standalone oscillator, designed to help traders identify potential momentum shifts or extremes in market sentiment. Entry signals are generated through crossover logic, while optional filters based on price behavior can refine those signals. Exit signals are shown when the smart money line exits extreme regions.
Important Notes
This indicator does not repaint
Works on all timeframes and instruments
Best used as a confirmation tool with other technical frameworks
All calculations are based strictly on price data
Disclaimer
This script is intended for educational purposes only. It does not provide financial advice or guarantee performance. Please do your own research and apply appropriate risk management before making any trading decisions.
Wskaźnik momentum (MOM)
Kaufman Trend Strategy# ✅ Kaufman Trend Strategy – Full Description (Script Publishing Version)
**Kaufman Trend Strategy** is a dynamic trend-following strategy based on Kaufman Filter theory.
It detects real-time trend momentum, reduces noise, and aims to enhance entry accuracy while optimizing risk.
⚠️ _For educational and research purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results._
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## 🎯 Strategy Objective
- Smooth price noise using Kaufman Filter smoothing
- Detect the strength and direction of trends with a normalized oscillator
- Manage profits using multi-stage take-profits and adaptive ATR stop-loss logic
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## ✨ Key Features
- **Kaufman Filter Trend Detection**
Extracts directional signal using a state space model.
- **Multi-Stage Profit-Taking**
Automatically takes partial profits based on color changes and zero-cross events.
- **ATR-Based Volatility Stops**
Stops adjust based on swing highs/lows and current market volatility.
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## 📊 Entry & Exit Logic
**Long Entry**
- `trend_strength ≥ 60`
- Green trend signal
- Price above the Kaufman average
**Short Entry**
- `trend_strength ≤ -60`
- Red trend signal
- Price below the Kaufman average
**Exit (Long/Short)**
- Blue trend color → TP1 (50%)
- Oscillator crosses 0 → TP2 (25%)
- Trend weakens → Final exit (25%)
- ATR + swing-based stop loss
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## 💰 Risk Management
- Initial capital: `$3,000`
- Order size: `$100` per trade (realistic, low-risk sizing)
- Commission: `0.002%`
- Slippage: `2 ticks`
- Pyramiding: `1` max position
- Estimated risk/trade: `~0.1–0.5%` of equity
> ⚠️ _No trade risks more than 5% of equity. This strategy follows TradingView script publishing rules._
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## ⚙️ Default Parameters
- **1st Take Profit**: 50%
- **2nd Take Profit**: 25%
- **Final Exit**: 25%
- **ATR Period**: 14
- **Swing Lookback**: 10
- **Entry Threshold**: ±60
- **Exit Threshold**: ±40
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## 📅 Backtest Summary
- **Symbol**: USD/JPY
- **Timeframe**: 1H
- **Date Range**: Jan 3, 2022 – Jun 4, 2025
- **Trades**: 924
- **Win Rate**: 41.67%
- **Profit Factor**: 1.108
- **Net Profit**: +$1,659.29 (+54.56%)
- **Max Drawdown**: -$1,419.73 (-31.87%)
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## ✅ Summary
This strategy uses Kaufman filtering to detect market direction with reduced lag and increased smoothness.
It’s built with visual clarity and strong trade management, making it practical for both beginners and advanced users.
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## 📌 Disclaimer
This script is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.
Use with proper risk controls and always test in a demo environment before live trading.
Uptrick: Z-Trend BandsOverview
Uptrick: Z-Trend Bands is a Pine Script overlay crafted to capture high-probability mean-reversion opportunities. It dynamically plots upper and lower statistical bands around an EMA baseline by converting price deviations into z-scores. Once price moves outside these bands and then reenters, the indicator verifies that momentum is genuinely reversing via an EMA-smoothed RSI slope. Signal memory ensures only one entry per momentum swing, and traders receive clear, real-time feedback through customizable bar-coloring modes, a semi-transparent fill highlighting the statistical zone, concise “Up”/“Down” labels, and a live five-metric scoring table.
Introduction
Markets often oscillate between trending and reverting, and simple thresholds or static envelopes frequently misfire when volatility shifts. Standard deviation quantifies how “wide” recent price moves have been, and a z-score transforms each deviation into a measure of how rare it is relative to its own history. By anchoring these bands to an exponential moving average, the script maintains a fluid statistical envelope that adapts instantly to both calm and turbulent regimes. Meanwhile, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) tracks momentum; smoothing RSI with an EMA and observing its slope filters out erratic spikes, ensuring that only genuine momentum flips—upward for longs and downward for shorts—qualify.
Purpose
This indicator is purpose-built for short-term mean-reversion traders operating on lower–timeframe charts. It reveals when price has strayed into the outer 5 percent of its recent range, signaling an increased likelihood of a bounce back toward fair value. Rather than firing on price alone, it demands that momentum follow suit: the smoothed RSI slope must flip in the opposite direction before any trade marker appears. This dual-filter approach dramatically reduces noise-driven, false setups. Traders then see immediate visual confirmation—bar colors that reflect the latest signal and age over time, clear entry labels, and an always-visible table of metric scores—so they can gauge both the validity and freshness of each signal at a glance.
Originality and Uniqueness
Uptrick: Z-Trend Bands stands apart from typical envelope or oscillator tools in four key ways. First, it employs fully normalized z-score bands, meaning ±2 always captures roughly the top and bottom 5 percent of moves, regardless of volatility regime. Second, it insists on two simultaneous conditions—price reentry into the bands and a confirming RSI slope flip—dramatically reducing whipsaw signals. Third, it uses slope-phase memory to lock out duplicate signals until momentum truly reverses again, enforcing disciplined entries. Finally, it offers four distinct bar-coloring schemes (solid reversal, fading reversal, exceeding bands, and classic heatmap) plus a dynamic scoring table, rather than a single, opaque alert, giving traders deep insight into every layer of analysis.
Why Each Component Was Picked
The EMA baseline was chosen for its blend of responsiveness—weighting recent price heavily—and smoothness, which filters market noise. Z-score deviation bands standardize price extremes relative to their own history, adapting automatically to shifting volatility so that “extreme” always means statistically rare. The RSI, smoothed with an EMA before slope calculation, captures true momentum shifts without the false spikes that raw RSI often produces. Slope-phase memory flags prevent repeated alerts within a single swing, curbing over-trading in choppy conditions. Bar-coloring modes provide flexible visual contexts—whether you prefer to track the latest reversal, see signal age, highlight every breakout, or view a continuous gradient—and the scoring table breaks down all five core checks for complete transparency.
Features
This indicator offers a suite of configurable visual and logical tools designed to make reversal signals both robust and transparent:
Dynamic z-score bands that expand or contract in real time to reflect current volatility regimes, ensuring the outer ±zThreshold levels always represent statistically rare extremes.
A smooth EMA baseline that weights recent price more heavily, serving as a fair-value anchor around which deviations are measured.
EMA-smoothed RSI slope confirmation, which filters out erratic momentum spikes by first smoothing raw RSI and then requiring its bar-to-bar slope to flip before any signal is allowed.
Slope-phase memory logic that locks out duplicate buy or sell markers until the RSI slope crosses back through zero, preventing over-trading during choppy swings.
Four distinct bar-coloring modes—Reversal Solid, Reversal Fade, Exceeding Bands, Classic Heat—plus a “None” option, so traders can choose whether to highlight the latest signal, show signal age, emphasize breakout bars, or view a continuous heat gradient within the bands.
A semi-transparent fill between the EMA and the upper/lower bands that visually frames the statistical zone and makes extremes immediately obvious.
Concise “Up” and “Down” labels that plot exactly when price re-enters a band with confirming momentum, keeping chart clutter to a minimum.
A real-time, five-metric scoring table (z-score, RSI slope, price vs. EMA, trend state, re-entry) that updates every two bars, displaying individual +1/–1/0 scores and an averaged Buy/Sell/Neutral verdict for complete transparency.
Calculations
Compute the fair-value EMA over fairLen bars.
Subtract that EMA from current price each bar to derive the raw deviation.
Over zLen bars, calculate the rolling mean and standard deviation of those deviations.
Convert each deviation into a z-score by subtracting the mean and dividing by the standard deviation.
Plot the upper and lower bands at ±zThreshold × standard deviation around the EMA.
Calculate raw RSI over rsiLen bars, then smooth it with an EMA of length rsiEmaLen.
Derive the RSI slope by taking the difference between the current and previous smoothed RSI.
Detect a potential reentry when price exits one of the bands on the prior bar and re-enters on the current bar.
Require that reentry coincide with an RSI slope flip (positive for a lower-band reentry, negative for an upper-band reentry).
On first valid reentry per momentum swing, fire a buy or sell signal and set a memory flag; reset that flag only when the RSI slope crosses back through zero.
For each bar, assign scores of +1, –1, or 0 for the z-score direction, RSI slope, price vs. EMA, trend-state, and reentry status.
Average those five scores; if the result exceeds +0.1, label “Buy,” if below –0.1, label “Sell,” otherwise “Neutral.”
Update bar colors, the semi-transparent fill, reversal labels, and the scoring table every two bars to reflect the latest calculations.
How It Actually Works
On each new candle, the EMA baseline and band widths update to reflect current volatility. The RSI is smoothed and its slope recalculated. The script then looks back one bar to see if price exited either band and forward to see if it reentered. If that reentry coincides with an appropriate RSI slope flip—and no signal has yet been generated in that swing—a concise label appears. Bar colors refresh according to your selected mode, and the scoring table updates to show which of the five conditions passed or failed, along with the overall verdict. This process repeats seamlessly at each bar, giving traders a continuous feed of disciplined, statistically filtered reversal cues.
Inputs
All parameters are fully user-configurable, allowing you to tailor sensitivity, lookbacks, and visuals to your trading style:
EMA length (fairLen): number of bars for the fair-value EMA; higher values smooth more but lag further behind price.
Z-Score lookback (zLen): window for calculating the mean and standard deviation of price deviations; longer lookbacks reduce noise but respond more slowly to new volatility.
Z-Score threshold (zThreshold): number of standard deviations defining the upper and lower bands; common default is 2.0 for roughly the outer 5 percent of moves.
Source (src): choice of price series (close, hl2, etc.) used for EMA, deviation, and RSI calculations.
RSI length (rsiLen): period for raw RSI calculation; shorter values react faster to momentum changes but can be choppier.
RSI EMA length (rsiEmaLen): period for smoothing raw RSI before taking its slope; higher values filter more noise.
Bar coloring mode (colorMode): select from None, Reversal Solid, Reversal Fade, Exceeding Bands, or Classic Heat to control how bars are shaded in relation to signals and band positions.
Show signals (showSignals): toggle on-chart “Up” and “Down” labels for reversal entries.
Show scoring table (enableTable): toggle the display of the five-metric breakdown table.
Table position (tablePos): choose which corner (Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left, Bottom Right) hosts the scoring table.
Conclusion
By merging a normalized z-score framework, momentum slope confirmation, disciplined signal memory, flexible visuals, and transparent scoring into one Pine Script overlay, Uptrick: Z-Trend Bands offers a powerful yet intuitive tool for intraday mean-reversion trading. Its adaptability to real-time volatility and multi-layered filter logic deliver clear, high-confidence reversal cues without the clutter or confusion of simpler indicators.
Disclaimer
This indicator is provided solely for educational and informational purposes. It does not constitute financial advice. Trading involves substantial risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own testing and apply careful risk management before trading live.
Triple EMA Momentum Oscillator (TEMO) HistogramThis Pine Script code replicates the Python indicator you provided, calculating the Triple EMA Momentum Oscillator (TEMO) and generating signals based on its value and momentum.
Explanation of the Code:
User Inputs:
Allows you to adjust the periods for the short, mid, and long EMAs.
Calculate EMAs:
Computes the Exponential Moving Averages for the specified periods.
Calculate EMA Spreads (Distances):
Finds the differences between the EMAs to understand the spread between them.
Calculate Spread Velocities:
Determines the change in spreads from the previous period, indicating momentum.
Composite Strength Score:
Weighted calculation of the spreads normalized by the EMA values.
Velocity Accelerator:
Weighted calculation of the velocities normalized by the EMA values.
Final TEMO Oscillator:
Combines the spread strength and velocity accelerator to create the TEMO.
Generate Signals:
Signals are generated when TEMO is positive and increasing (buy), or negative and decreasing (sell).
Plotting:
Zero Line: Helps visualize when TEMO crosses from positive to negative.
TEMO Oscillator: Plotted with green for positive values and red for negative values.
Signals: Displayed as a histogram to indicate buy (1) and sell (-1) signals.
Usage:
Buy Signal: When TEMO is above zero and increasing.
Sell Signal: When TEMO is below zero and decreasing.
Note: This oscillator helps identify momentum changes based on EMAs of different periods. It's useful for detecting trends and potential reversal points in the market.
Reversal Trap Sniper – Verified VersionReversal Trap Sniper
Overview
Reversal Trap Sniper is a counterintuitive momentum-following strategy that identifies "reversal traps"—situations where traders expect a market reversal based on RSI, but the price continues trending. By detecting these failed reversal signals, the strategy enters trades in the trend direction, often catching strong follow-through moves.
How It Works
The system monitors the Relative Strength Index (RSI). When RSI moves above the overbought level (e.g., 70) and then drops back below it, many traders interpret this as a sell signal.
However, this strategy treats such moves with caution. If the RSI pulls back below the overbought threshold but the price continues to rise, the system considers it a "reversal trap"—a fakeout.
In such cases, instead of going short, the strategy enters a long position, assuming that the trend is still valid and those betting on a reversal may fuel a breakout.
Similarly, if RSI rises above the oversold level from below, but price continues falling, a short trade is triggered.
Entries are followed by ATR-based stop-loss and dynamic take-profit (2× risk), with a fallback time-based exit after 30 bars.
Key Features
- Detects failed RSI-based reversals ("traps")
- Follows momentum after the trap is triggered
- Uses ATR for dynamic stop-loss and take-profit
- Auto-exit after a fixed bar count (30 bars)
- Visual markers on chart for transparency
- Realistic trading assumptions: 0.05% commission, slippage, and capped pyramiding
Parameter Explanation
RSI Length (14): Standard RSI calculation period
Overbought/Oversold Levels (70/30): Common thresholds used by many traders
ATR Length (14): Used to define stop-loss and target dynamically
Risk-Reward Ratio (2.0): Take-profit is set at 2× the stop-loss distance
Max Holding Bars (30): Ensures trades don’t remain open indefinitely
Pyramiding (10): Allows scaling into trades, simulating real-world strategy stacking
Originality Note
This strategy inverts traditional RSI logic. Instead of treating overbought/oversold conditions as signals for reversal, it waits for those signals to fail. Only after such failures, confirmed by continued price action in the same direction, does the system enter trades. This logic is based on the behavioral observation that failed reversal signals often trigger stronger trend continuation—making this strategy uniquely positioned to exploit trap scenarios.
Disclaimer
This script is for educational and research purposes only. Trading involves risk, and past performance does not guarantee future results. Always test thoroughly before applying with live capital.
Visual ProwessVisual Prowess: Ultimate Visual of Price Action Indicator
Overview
Visual Prowess is a Pine Script indicator that integrates Trend, Momentum, Strength/Weakness, Money Flow, and Volatility into a single, intuitive interface. Scaled from 0 to 100, it provides traders with clear bullish (>50) and bearish (<50) zones. Visual Prowess is made up of several data components which will be explained below. All these components have custom thresholds that lead to Green Dot Buy Signals and Red Dot sell signals. Designed for multi-timeframe analysis, it helps traders anticipate market moves with precision seeing behind the scenes of price action.
The fundamental inputs of price action are made up of different variables -- the components of Trend Strength, Volatility, Momentum, Money Flow/Volume and Overbought/Oversold. These are very important inputs market makers use. From what I've learned in my trading journey (always still learning), this is the data I value most important. This is why I combined all these components into one indicator.....to be an ultimate visual—this extrapolation of different pieces of data is the Visual Prowess.
What It Does
Visual Prowess combines five key market factors into a unified score (0-100) to assess market conditions by examining the price action like an x-ray aka Visual Prowess:
• Trend Direction & Strength (Green and Red Wave) : Identifies bullish (green clouds) or bearish (red clouds) trend. This data is designed to illustrate the trend by the color, and its strength by the height (score).
How it is Calculated = Data is derived from price action-- comparing the current and previous price highs and lows to measure the strength of upward (+) or downward (-) price movements, smoothed over a period and expressed as a percentage of the price range.
• Momentum (Blue and White Wave): Tracks price acceleration via a custom momentum oscillator, displayed as blue (positive) or white (negative) waves.
How it is Calculated = Data is calculated by subtracting a longer-term exponential moving average from a shorter-term exponential moving average to measure momentum and trend direction. Momentum strength is measured by height on 0-100 score, and color dictates the trend-- Blue up, White down.
• Strength Index (Purple Line): Measures overbought/oversold conditions with a normalized index, derived from price deviation.
How it is Calculated = Strength Index is calculated by comparing the average of price gains to the average of price losses over a specified period, expressed as a value between 0 and 100 to measure momentum and identify overbought or oversold conditions.
• Money Flow: Monitors capital inflows and outflows using a modified Money Flow Index, shown as green (buying) or red (selling) circles.
How it is Calculated = The Money Flow is calculated by using price and volume data to measure buying and selling pressure, comparing positive and negative money flow over a specified period to produce a value between 0 and 100, indicating overbought or oversold conditions and more importantly where the money is moving, + or -.
• Volatility: Gauges market volatility, marked by colored crosses (blue for low, red for high). Blue illustrates low volatility which is key for big moves either + or -; red to illustrate when price action is extremely overheated either + or -.
How it is Calculated = The volatility is calculated by the creator of the BBWP The_Caretaker. This excellent work is calculated using the width of the iconic indicator the Bollinger Bands (the difference between the upper and lower bands divided by the middle band (the moving average), expressed as a percentage to show how volatile the price is relative to its recent average.
Originality
Unlike traditional multi-indicator dashboards, Visual Prowess uses a combination of specific open-source indicators which I believe to be the most important inputs in price action-- trend, momentum, strength, money flow, and volatility into an all-in-one visual ratioed on a 0-100 scale. This unique synthesis of data reduces noise, prioritizes signal alignment, and a look behind the scenes of price action to see deeper into the movement – This combination of indicators has custom thresholds, when these components in alignment with each other hit certain parameters; it leads to key custom price action signals -- Green Dot Buy and Red Dot Sell signals.
There is also a bonus indicator….. a Yellow Triangle. When you see this, it is rare and strong. It only prints when strength index reaches extreme lows at the same time volatility reaches extreme highs…. It then waits to print the yellow triangle upon a third condition= which is price action is back in bullish/positive zone. This Yellow triangle is meant to be strong reversals of Macro Trend lows.
How to Use the Visual Prowess Components:
• Add to Chart: Apply Visual Prowess to any timeframe (recommended: higher timeframes 12H, 1D, 2D, 3D for optimal signals).
• Interpret Zones: Values >50 indicate bullish conditions (green background); <50 signal bearish conditions (red background).
Wait for Green Dot Buy signal for buys and Red Dot Sell signals for sells. One can read each component individually to gauge the price action and predict before the buy signal prints; all of those components merged together is what leads to the buy and sell signals. The story of what’s to come can be seen at lower timeframes before the higher timeframes print, that is a key way to gauge projections of bull or bear prints to come.
HOW TO READ EACH DATA COMPONENT
TREND CLOUDS: Green/red clouds show trend direction; vivid colors tied to number/ score on the 0-100 scale indicate strength of the trend.
Bull Conditions
Green cloud illustrates the trend is bullish. The height is correlated to the trend’s strength—this height is also aligned with colors, more transparent green is weak, then it gets more opaque being medium strength, and the most vibrant is the strongest. How to ride the bull condition is by seeing this transformation of trend get from weak to strong, until it tops out and the wave points down losing strength which alludes to the bear condition.
Bear Conditions
Vice versa with the bear condition. Different shades of red tie into the strength of the bear trend. How to read when things are about to get bearish, is by seeing bull trend shift levels of strength (Example- medium to weak). This transition of bull strength getting weaker is the start, once it gets to weak bear it has commenced until bearish strength tops out before it begins to get weaker leading to the next bull phase.
MOMENTUM WAVES: Blue waves above 50 suggest bullish momentum; white waves below 50 warn of bearish shifts.
Bull Conditions
Good to look at flips of white wave to blue in bearish zones to see the tide turning= guaranteed bullish when safely gets above and holds above 50 zone.
Bear Conditions
Vice versa for Bearish side of this momentum wave being blue wave turning white in bullish zone aiming down to break below 50 zone to confirm bearish descent.
STRENGTH INDEX: Values >80 indicate overbought; <20 suggest oversold. Look for “Bull” or “Bear” labels for divergences.
Bull Conditions
Above 50 level is key, so seeing price action break from below 50 to above 50 is strong buy condition until it gets overbought.
Bear Conditions
Once conditions are too overbought and falling making lower lows (especially when price action is climbing or staying sideways) it is indicating strength is getting weaker. When this indicator fights 50 level and breaks down below 50 level bearish conditions are coming until it gets to an oversold level.
MONEYFLOW: Green circles signal buying pressure; red circles indicate selling.
Bull Conditions
Green circles show money flow is positive so that’s a good sign of upward price action to come, and again above 50 level is bullish conditions
Bear Conditions
Red circles show money flow is negative so that’s a bad sign of price action to come, pointing down and breaking below 50 level is no good. It can have corrections in bullish scenario keep in mind seeing red doesn’t mean trend is over z9could be in higher low scenario).
VOLATILITY: Blue crosses (<25% volatility) suggest breakout potential; red crosses (>75%) warn of overheated markets.
Bull Conditions
This is a very important indication. Big volatile moves can move either direction + or -. When all other components look positive/bullish and this is signalling blue crosses it means a big move is coming and will most likely be in the upward direction –If all other components align/lean bullish.
Another bullish scenario is when price action is down large and red crosses are forming. This indicates that the downward move is overheated (red x’s are rare). This extremely oversold condition can be great buying opportunities when volatility is hot printing red x’s.
Bear Conditions
When all other components look negative/bearish and this is signalling blue crosses it means a big move is coming and will most likely be in the downward direction –If all other components align/lean bearish.
Another bearish scenario is when price action is up large and red crosses are forming. This indicates that the upward move is overheated (red x’s are rare). This extremely overbought condition can be great selling opportunities when volatility is hot printing red x’s.
*****All these components in alignment of hitting each pertaining important threshold--is what prints the green dot and sell signals to trade by. It is not black and white; each component has a sweet spot fine tuned to be triggered through analysis of what is happening individually to each component and how it is reacting to the price action data.
EXAMPLE= Taking a look at the screenshot (Perfect Scenario)
Bullish Examination
- Taking a look at the 2-D timeframe on BTC
x>50
x= all components traveling to the bullish zone. Blue wave, Strength Index with bullish divergence accumulation, Money Flow Positive with Green Trend Wave starting, with teal low volatility cross→→→ leads to Green Dot Buy Signal print…. And the big rise speaks for itself with price action and the big mountain wave of the Green Trend Wave.
This rise leads to
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Bearish Examination
Strength Index gets really high at 80 scale, Red X’s showing extremely heated Volatility, Money Flow turning red and sloping down, Trend Wave peaking starting to roll over, Blue Momentum Wave transitioning to white, bearish divergence of price action related to Strength Index→→→ leads to Red Dot Sell Signal print… and the flush speaks for itself when all components fall below 50 level with Trend wave turning red
All this is forecasted in the data, showing weakness before weakness and showing strength before strength. It works because every single piece of important elements in data of price action is incorporated in this all-in-one indicator…. Which leads to the reasoning of me calling this indicator the Visual Prowess, for its unprecedent sharpness of visual observation.
****This is a passion script incorporating every piece of data I value important when reading a chart — to see current perspective of a chart and to help foresee future projection of direction Up or Down. Any community feedback is greatly appreciated. Ongoing work will be done on this script as new thoughts and fine tuning will continuously be done for infinity, as this is my personal go to model for data on the markets.
Volatility Pulse with Dynamic ExitVolatility Pulse with Dynamic Exit
Overview
This strategy, Volatility Pulse with Dynamic Exit, is designed to capture impulsive price moves following volatility expansions, while ensuring risk is managed dynamically. It avoids trades during low-volatility periods and uses momentum confirmation to enter positions. Additionally, it features a time-based forced exit system to limit overexposure.
How It Works
A position is opened when the current ATR (Average True Range) significantly exceeds its 20-period average, signaling a volatility expansion.
To confirm the move is directional and not random noise, the strategy checks for momentum: the close must be above/below the close of 20 bars ago.
Low volatility zones are filtered out to avoid chop and poor trade entries.
Upon entry, a dynamic stop-loss is set at 1x ATR, while take-profit is set at 2x ATR, offering a 2:1 reward-to-risk ratio.
If the position remains open for more than 42 bars, it is forcefully closed, even if targets are not hit. This prevents long-lasting, stagnant trades.
Key Features
✅ Volatility-based breakout detection
✅ Momentum confirmation filter
✅ Dynamic stop-loss and take-profit based on real-time ATR
✅ Time-based forced exit (42 bars max holding)
✅ Low-volatility environment filter
✅ Realistic settings with 0.05% commission and slippage included
Parameters Explanation
ATR Length (14): Captures recent volatility over ~2 weeks (14 candles).
Momentum Lookback (20): Ensures meaningful price move confirmation.
Volatility Expansion Threshold (0.5x): Strategy activates only when ATR is at least 50% above its average.
Minimum ATR Filter (1.0x): Avoids entries in tight, compressed market ranges.
Max Holding (42 bars): Trades are closed after 42 bars if no exit signal is triggered.
Risk-Reward (2.0x): Aiming for 2x ATR as profit for every 1x ATR risk.
Originality Note
While volatility and momentum have been used separately in many strategies, this script combines both with a time-based dynamic exit system. This exit rule, combined with an ATR-based filter to exclude low-activity periods, gives the system a practical edge in real-world use. It avoids classic rehashes and integrates real trading constraints for better applicability.
Disclaimer
This is a research-focused trading strategy meant for backtesting and educational purposes. Always use proper risk management and perform due diligence before applying to real funds.
BG Ichimoku Tenkan & RSI MTF (Optimized)BG Ichimoku Tenkan & RSI MTF (Optimized)
The "BG Ichimoku Tenkan & RSI MTF (Optimized)" is a powerful and versatile TradingView indicator designed to provide multi-timeframe insights into market momentum using both the Tenkan-sen component of the Ichimoku Kinko Hyo and the Relative Strength Index (RSI). Developed by BAB & GINO, this tool helps traders quickly gauge trends and potential reversals across various timeframes directly on their chart.
Key Features and Functionality
This indicator combines visual clarity with comprehensive data presentation in a customizable table, making it easier to monitor multiple market dynamics at a glance.
Tenkan-sen Analysis
The Tenkan-sen (turning line) is a crucial part of the Ichimoku Kinko Hyo, calculated as the average of the highest high and lowest low over the past 9 periods. It serves as a short-term trend indicator.
Main Tenkan-sen Plot: The indicator displays the main Tenkan-sen line on your chart, colored dynamically to match the active chart's timeframe color for easy identification.
Multi-Timeframe (MTF) Tenkan Lines: You can enable additional Tenkan-sen lines for up to seven user-defined timeframes (e.g., 1m, 3m, 5m, 15m, 30m, 60m, 240m). These lines extend from the current bar with an adjustable offset, helping you visualize higher or lower timeframe Tenkan-sen levels relative to the current price.
MTF Line Labels: Each MTF Tenkan line can have a corresponding label indicating its timeframe (e.g., "1m", "3m"), with customizable size and offset for optimal visibility.
Tenkan Trend in Table: The indicator's integrated table clearly shows the current relationship between the Tenkan-sen and the price for each selected timeframe. An "🔼" symbol indicates the Tenkan-sen is above the price (bullish signal), while a "🔽" symbol indicates it's below (bearish signal), along with the Tenkan-sen's rounded value.
RSI Analysis
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. It typically ranges from 0 to 100 and is used to identify overbought or oversold conditions.
Customizable RSI Levels: You can set standard high (e.g., 60) and low (e.g., 40) RSI levels, as well as extreme high (e.g., 80) and extreme low (e.g., 20) levels to define zones of interest.
RSI Status in Table: The table provides a quick overview of the RSI value for each chosen timeframe, accompanied by intuitive emojis and symbols:
"🥵": Extremely overbought (above extreme high level)
"↑": Overbought (above high level)
"🥶": Extremely oversold (below extreme low level)
"↓": Oversold (below low level)
"-": Neutral (between high and low levels) The RSI value is also displayed, rounded to two decimal places.
Customizable Settings
The indicator offers extensive customization options through its input panel:
Table Position: Choose where the information table appears on your chart (Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left, Bottom Right, Bottom Center).
Tenkan-sen Display: Toggle the visibility of the main Tenkan-sen line and the MTF Tenkan lines.
Line Offset: Adjust how far the MTF Tenkan lines extend from the current price bar.
MTF Label Settings: Control the visibility, size, and pixel offset of the MTF Tenkan line labels.
RSI Configuration: Define the RSI length and the thresholds for high, low, extreme high, and extreme low levels.
Table Text Size: Customize the font size within the indicator's table (Tiny, Small, Normal, Large).
Timeframe Selection: Independently set up to seven specific timeframes (in minutes) for both Tenkan and RSI analysis.
Timeframe Colors: Assign unique colors to each of the seven selected timeframes. These colors are used for the MTF Tenkan lines on the chart, the main Tenkan-sen line when its timeframe matches the chart, and the header cells in the information table, providing a consistent visual theme.
This "BG Ichimoku Tenkan & RSI MTF (Optimized)" indicator is a valuable tool for traders looking to enhance their market analysis with multi-timeframe confirmation, aiding in better-informed trading decisions.
Dual Pwma Trends [ZORO_47]Key Features:
Dual PWMA System: Combines a fast and slow Parabolic Weighted Moving Average to identify momentum shifts and trend changes with precision.
Dynamic Color Coding: The indicator lines change color to reflect market conditions—green for bullish crossovers (potential buy signals) and red for bearish crossunders (potential sell signals), making it easy to interpret at a glance.
Customizable Parameters: Adjust the fast and slow PWMA lengths, power settings, and source data to tailor the indicator to your trading style and timeframe.
Clean Visualization: Plotted with bold, clear lines (3px width) for optimal visibility on any chart, ensuring you never miss a signal.
How It Works:
The indicator calculates two PWMAs using the imported ZOROLIBRARY by ZORO_47. When the fast PWMA crosses above the slow PWMA, both lines turn green, signaling a potential bullish trend. Conversely, when the fast PWMA crosses below the slow PWMA, the lines turn red, indicating a potential bearish trend. The color persists until the next crossover or crossunder, providing a seamless visual cue for trend direction.
Ideal For:
Trend Traders: Identify trend reversals and continuations with clear crossover signals.
Swing Traders: Use on higher timeframes to capture significant price moves.
Day Traders: Fine-tune settings for faster signals on intraday charts.
Settings:
Fast Length/Power: Control the sensitivity of the fast PWMA (default: 12/2).
Slow Length/Power: Adjust the smoother, slower PWMA (default: 21/1).
Source: Choose your preferred data input (default: close price).
EMA Pullback Speed Strategy 📌 **Overview**
The **EMA Pullback Speed Strategy** is a trend-following approach that combines **price momentum** and **Exponential Moving Averages (EMA)**.
It aims to identify high-probability entry points during brief pullbacks within ongoing uptrends or downtrends.
The strategy evaluates **speed of price movement**, **relative position to dynamic EMA**, and **candlestick patterns** to determine ideal timing for entries.
One of the key concepts is checking whether the price has **“not pulled back too much”**, helping focus only on situations where the trend is likely to continue.
⚠️ This strategy is designed for educational and research purposes only. It does not guarantee future profits.
🧭 **Purpose**
This strategy addresses the common issue of **"jumping in too late during trends and taking unnecessary losses."**
By waiting for a healthy pullback and confirming signs of **trend resumption**, traders can enter with greater confidence and reduce false entries.
🎯 **Strategy Objectives**
* Enter in the direction of the prevailing trend to increase win rate
* Filter out false signals using pullback depth, speed, and candlestick confirmations
* Predefine Take-Profit (TP) and Stop-Loss (SL) levels for safer, rule-based trading
✨ **Key Features**
* **Dynamic EMA**: Reacts faster when price moves quickly, slower when market is calm – adapting to current momentum
* **Pullback Filter**: Avoids trades when price pulls back too far (e.g., more than 5%), indicating a trend may be weakening
* **Speed Check**: Measures how strongly the price returns to the trend using candlestick body speed (open-to-close range in ticks)
📊 **Trading Rules**
**■ Long Entry Conditions:**
* Current price is above the dynamic EMA (indicating uptrend)
* Price has pulled back toward the EMA (a "buy the dip" situation)
* Pullback depth is within the threshold (not excessive)
* Candlesticks show consecutive bullish closes and break the previous high
* Price speed is strong (positive movement with momentum)
**■ Short Entry Conditions:**
* Current price is below the dynamic EMA (indicating downtrend)
* Price has pulled back up toward the EMA (a "sell the rally" setup)
* Pullback is within range (not too deep)
* Candlesticks show consecutive bearish closes and break the previous low
* Price speed is negative (downward momentum confirmed)
**■ Exit Conditions (TP/SL):**
* **Take-Profit (TP):** Fixed 1.5% target above/below entry price
* **Stop-Loss (SL):** Based on recent price volatility, calculated using ATR × 4
💰 **Risk Management Parameters**
* Symbol & Timeframe: BTCUSD on 1-hour chart (H1)
* Test Capital: \$3000 (simulated account)
* Commission: 0.02%
* Slippage: 2 ticks (minimal execution lag)
* Max risk per trade: 5% of account balance
* Backtest Period: Aug 30, 2023 – May 9, 2025
* Profit Factor (PF): 1.965 (Net profit ÷ Net loss, including spreads & fees)
⚙️ **Trading Parameters & Indicator Settings**
* Maximum EMA Length: 50
* Accelerator Multiplier: 3.0
* Pullback Threshold: 5.0%
* ATR Period: 14
* ATR Multiplier (SL distance): 4.0
* Fixed TP: 1.5%
* Short-term EMA: 21
* Long-term EMA: 50
* Long Speed Threshold: ≥ 1000.0 (ticks)
* Short Speed Threshold: ≤ -1000.0 (ticks)
⚠️Adjustments are based on BTCUSD.
⚠️Forex and other currency pairs require separate adjustments.
🔧 **Strategy Improvements & Uniqueness**
Unlike basic moving average crossovers or RSI triggers, this strategy emphasizes **"momentum-supported pullbacks"**.
By combining dynamic EMA, speed checks, and candlestick signals, it captures trades **as if surfing the wave of a trend.**
Its built-in filters help **avoid overextended pullbacks**, which often signal the trend is ending – making it more robust than traditional trend-following systems.
✅ **Summary**
The **EMA Pullback Speed Strategy** is easy to understand, rule-based, and highly reproducible – ideal for both beginners and intermediate traders.
Because it shows **clear visual entry/exit points** on the chart, it’s also a great tool for practicing discretionary trading decisions.
⚠️ Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Always respect your Stop-Loss levels and manage your position size according to your risk tolerance.
Fibo Normalized RSI & RSI RibbonPlots both standard and Z-score normalized RSI ribbons using Fibonacci-based periods. Supports adjustable normalization, optional 0–100 scaling, and multi-line visualizations for momentum and deviation analysis.
This tool is designed for traders who want to go beyond standard RSI by adding:
Statistical normalization (Z-score)
Multi-period analysis (Fibonacci structure)
Advanced divergence and exhaustion detection
It gives you both classical momentum context and mathematically rigorous deviation insight, making it ideal for:
Swing traders
Quant-inclined discretionary traders
Multi-timeframe analysts
Trend Confirmation
When both RSI and normalized RSI across short and long periods are stacked in the same direction (e.g., above 50 or with high Z-scores), the trend is likely strong.
Disagreement between the two ribbons (e.g., RSI high but normalized RSI flat) may indicate late-stage trend or false strength.
Mean Reversion Trades
Look for normalized RSI values > +2 or < -2 (i.e., ~2 standard deviations).
Cross-check with standard RSI to see if the move aligns with a traditional overbought/oversold level.
Great for fade/reversal setups when Z-score RSI is extreme but classic RSI is just beginning to turn.
Divergence Detection
Compare the slope of RSI vs. normalized RSI over same period:
If RSI is rising but normalized RSI is falling → momentum is fading despite apparent strength.
Excellent for early warnings before reversals.
Multi-Timeframe Confluence
Use short-period ribbons (e.g., 3–13) for tactical entries/exits.
Use long-period ribbons (e.g., 55–233) for macro trend bias.
Alignment across both = high-confidence zone.
ATS DELTABAR V5.0ATS DeltaBar Indicator: Volume Trend Momentum Analysis System
——Precisely Capturing "Price-Volume Resonance" Signals for Trend Reversals
Core Positioning
The ATS DeltaBar is a sub-chart indicator focused on the synergy between volume trends and price action. It dynamically monitors changes in volume momentum and price deviations to identify trend strengthening, exhaustion, and reversal signals. Its core value lies in:
Red/Green Bars: Visually reflect volume increases/decreases, revealing capital flow direction.
Divergence Signals: Warn of potential trend reversals (top/bottom divergence).
Resonance Breakouts/Breakdowns: Confirm high-probability trend continuation signals.
Red/Green Zones: Clearly define bullish/bearish phases (red = bearish, green = bullish).
I. Core Logic & Algorithm
1. Volume Trend Visualization
Bar Color Volume State Market Implication
Green Bar Volume ↑ vs. prior period Capital inflow, trend momentum strengthens
Red Bar Volume ↓ vs. prior period Capital outflow, trend momentum weakens
Bar Height Magnitude of volume change Quantifies intensity (higher = stronger shift)
📌 Key Insight:
Green bars + rising price = Healthy uptrend.
Red bars + price新高 = Potential top divergence risk.
2. Divergence Detection
Top Divergence: Price makes higher highs, but DeltaBar peaks lower (red bars accumulate) → Bullish exhaustion.
Bottom Divergence: Price makes lower lows, but DeltaBar troughs rise (green bars accumulate) → Bearish exhaustion.
3. Resonance Signal System
Resonance Breakout: Price breaks resistance + DeltaBar green volume spike → Confirmed uptrend acceleration.
Resonance Breakdown: Price breaks support + DeltaBar red volume spike → Confirmed downtrend weakness.
4. Bullish/Bearish Zone划分
Green Zone: DeltaBar consistently above neutral line → Bullish dominance (favor longs).
Red Zone: DeltaBar consistently below neutral line → Bearish dominance (caution for downside).
II. Signal Types & Practical Applications
1. Basic Trading Signals
Signal Type DeltaBar Behavior Trading Suggestion
Green Zone + Green Bar Price & volume rise together Hold/add to longs
Red Zone + Red Bar Price & volume decline together Short/exit longs
Top Divergence Price ↑ + DeltaBar peaks ↓ (red bars) Reduce longs/test shorts
Bottom Divergence Price ↓ + DeltaBar troughs ↑ (green bars) Prepare for reversal/cover shorts
2. Advanced Resonance Strategies
Breakout Trade: Enter when price breaks a key level + DeltaBar shows green volume spike (resonance breakout) → High-probability long.
Breakdown Trade: Enter when price breaks support + DeltaBar shows red volume spike (resonance breakdown) → High-probability short.
III. Comparison with Traditional Indicators
Aspect Traditional Volume (e.g., OBV) ATS DeltaBar
Signal Dimension Single cumulative volume direction 3D analysis: divergence + resonance + zone划分
Visualization Monotonic curve Dynamic dual-color bars + zones + threshold lines
Practicality Lags price action Real-time捕捉 divergence/resonance points
IV. Usage Scenarios & Tips
1. Trend Following
In Green Zone: Price above MA + DeltaBar green bars expanding → Hold longs.
In Red Zone: Price below MA + DeltaBar red bars expanding → Stay short/avoid longs.
2. Reversal Trading
Top Divergence + Bearish candlestick (e.g., Evening Star) + red bars → Short.
Bottom Divergence + Bullish engulfing + green bars → Long.
3. Breakout Filtering
Only trade breakouts where price and DeltaBar confirm共振 (avoids false breakouts).
V. Case Study (BTC/USDT 1H Chart)
Successful Long: Price broke resistance + DeltaBar green volume spike → 15% rally.
Successful Short: Price consolidated with red bar accumulation (top divergence) → 8% drop.
VI.注意事项
Combine with price structure (support/resistance) for higher accuracy.
Prioritize divergence in ranging markets; focus on共振 signals in trending markets.
"Volume is the fuel of price" — ATS DeltaBar quantifies this relationship to pinpoint trend ignition and reversal points.
Rainbow Trend [Mc]1. Momentum-Based Foundation
This indicator measures the velocity and strength of price changes.
Rising momentum indicates that price movement (upward or downward) has strength behind it.
When momentum weakens or reverses, it often signals a potential trend reversal.
2. Long-Term Time Frame
Unlike traditional indicators like RSI or Stochastic, which use shorter lookback periods (e.g., 14 days), this indicator uses a much longer period, such as 50 to 200 days.
This extended range helps smooth out volatility and provides a clearer view of the primary trend.
3. Multicolored Gradient Lines
The indicator displays multi-layered colored curves, often with a rainbow-like gradient.
Red or pink areas indicate strong selling pressure or peak momentum in an uptrend.
Green or bright green dots often suggest recovery or bottoming momentum.
Orange or yellow colors indicate neutral or transition zones, awaiting trend confirmation.
4. Horizontal Levels (Overbought/Oversold Zones)
The chart includes reference levels such as +160, 0, -40, and -120 (as shown in the image).
These levels help identify when momentum is reaching overbought or oversold conditions.
Reversals often begin near the upper or lower extremes of these zones.
5. Reversal Signal Markers
Red dots at the top indicate extreme bullish momentum and potential topping zones.
Green dots at the bottom suggest oversold conditions and potential bullish reversals.
Momentum (80) + ATR (14)his indicator combines two essential technical analysis tools in a single panel for enhanced market insight:
🔹 Momentum (80 periods): Measures the difference between the current price and the price 80 bars ago. Displayed as a semi-transparent filled area, it helps to visually identify shifts in price momentum over a longer timeframe.
🔸 ATR (Average True Range, 14 periods): Shown as a fine orange line, the ATR represents average market volatility over 14 periods, highlighting phases of calm or increased price fluctuations.
By viewing both momentum and volatility simultaneously, traders can better assess trend strength and market conditions, improving decision-making across assets such as stocks, forex, and cryptocurrencies.
✅ Suitable for all asset types
✅ Complements other indicators like RSI, MACD, and Bollinger Bands
✅ Categorized under Momentum & Volatility indicators
Ultimate Scalping Tool[BullByte]Overview
The Ultimate Scalping Tool is an open-source TradingView indicator built for scalpers and short-term traders released under the Mozilla Public License 2.0. It uses a custom Quantum Flux Candle (QFC) oscillator to combine multiple market forces into one visual signal. In plain terms, the script reads momentum, trend strength, volatility, and volume together and plots a special “candlestick” each bar (the QFC) that reflects the overall market bias. This unified view makes it easier to spot entries and exits: the tool labels signals as Strong Buy/Sell, Pullback (a brief retracement in a trend), Early Entry, or Exit Warning . It also provides color-coded alerts and a small dashboard of metrics. In practice, traders see green/red oscillator bars and symbols on the chart when conditions align, helping them scalp or trend-follow without reading multiple separate indicators.
Core Components
Quantum Flux Candle (QFC) Construction
The QFC is the heart of the indicator. Rather than using raw price, it creates a candlestick-like bar from the underlying oscillator values. Each QFC bar has an “open,” “high/low,” and “close” derived from calculated momentum and volatility inputs for that period . In effect, this turns the oscillator into intuitive candle patterns so traders can recognize momentum shifts visually. (For comparison, note that Heikin-Ashi candles “have a smoother look because take an average of the movement”. The QFC instead represents exact oscillator readings, so it reflects true momentum changes without hiding price action.) Colors of QFC bars change dynamically (e.g. green for bullish momentum, red for bearish) to highlight shifts. This is the first open-source QFC oscillator that dynamically weights four non-correlated indicators with moving thresholds, which makes it a unique indicator on its own.
Oscillator Normalization & Adaptive Weights
The script normalizes its oscillator to a fixed scale (for example, a 0–100 range much like the RSI) so that various inputs can be compared fairly. It then applies adaptive weighting: the relative influence of trend, momentum, volatility or volume signals is automatically adjusted based on current market conditions. For instance, in very volatile markets the script might weight volatility more heavily, or in a strong trend it might give extra weight to trend direction. Normalizing data and adjusting weights helps keep the QFC sensitive but stable (normalization ensures all inputs fit a common scale).
Trend/Momentum/Volume/Volatility Fusion
Unlike a typical single-factor oscillator, the QFC oscillator fuses four aspects at once. It may compute, for example, a trend indicator (such as an ADX or moving average slope), a momentum measure (like RSI or Rate-of-Change), a volume-based pressure (similar to MFI/OBV), and a volatility measure (like ATR) . These different values are combined into one composite oscillator. This “multi-dimensional” approach follows best practices of using non-correlated indicators (trend, momentum, volume, volatility) for confirmation. By encoding all these signals in one line, a high QFC reading means that trend, momentum, and volume are all aligned, whereas a neutral reading might mean mixed conditions. This gives traders a comprehensive picture of market strength.
Signal Classification
The script interprets the QFC oscillator to label trades. For example:
• Strong Buy/Sell : Triggered when the oscillator crosses a high-confidence threshold (e.g. breaks clearly above zero with strong slope), indicating a well-confirmed move. This is like seeing a big green/red QFC candle aligned with the trend.
• Pullbacks : Identified when the trend is up but momentum dips briefly. A Pullback Buy appears if the overall trend is bullish but the oscillator has a short retracement – a typical buying opportunity in an uptrend. (A pullback is “a brief decline or pause in a generally upward price trend”.)
• Early Buy/Sell : Marks an initial swing in the oscillator suggesting a possible new trend, before it is fully confirmed. It’s a hint of momentum building (an early-warning signal), not as strong as the confirmed “Strong” signal.
• Exit Warnings : Issued when momentum peaks or reverses. For instance, if the QFC bars reach a high and start turning red/green opposite, the indicator warns that the move may be ending. In other words, a Momentum Peak is the point of maximum strength after which weakness may follow.
These categories correspond to typical trading concepts: Pullback (temporary reversal in an uptrend), Early Buy (an initial bullish cross), Strong Buy (confirmed bullish momentum), and Momentum Peak (peak oscillator value suggesting exhaustion).
Filters (DI Reversal, Dynamic Thresholds, HTF EMA/ADX)
Extra filters help avoid bad trades. A DI Reversal filter uses the +DI/–DI lines (from the ADX system) to require that the trend direction confirms the signal . For example, it might ignore a buy signal if the +DI is still below –DI. Dynamic Thresholds adjust signal levels on-the-fly: rather than fixed “overbought” lines, they move with volatility so signals happen under appropriate market stress. An optional High-Timeframe EMA or ADX filter adds a check against a larger timeframe trend: for instance, only taking a trade if price is above the weekly EMA or if weekly ADX shows a strong trend. (Notably, the ADX is “a technical indicator used by traders to determine the strength of a price trend”, so requiring a high-timeframe ADX avoids trading against the bigger trend.)
Dashboard Metrics & Color Logic
The Dashboard in the Ultimate Scalping Tool (UST) serves as a centralized information hub, providing traders with real-time insights into market conditions, trend strength, momentum, volume pressure, and trade signals. It is highly customizable, allowing users to adjust its appearance and content based on their preferences.
1. Dashboard Layout & Customization
Short vs. Extended Mode : Users can toggle between a compact view (9 rows) and an extended view (13 rows) via the `Short Dashboard` input.
Text Size Options : The dashboard supports three text sizes— Tiny, Small, and Normal —adjustable via the `Dashboard Text Size` input.
Positioning : The dashboard is positioned in the top-right corner by default but can be moved if modified in the script.
2. Key Metrics Displayed
The dashboard presents critical trading metrics in a structured table format:
Trend (TF) : Indicates the current trend direction (Strong Bullish, Moderate Bullish, Sideways, Moderate Bearish, Strong Bearish) based on normalized trend strength (normTrend) .
Momentum (TF) : Displays momentum status (Strong Bullish/Bearish or Neutral) derived from the oscillator's position relative to dynamic thresholds.
Volume (CMF) : Shows buying/selling pressure levels (Very High Buying, High Selling, Neutral, etc.) based on the Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) indicator.
Basic & Advanced Signals:
Basic Signal : Provides simple trade signals (Strong Buy, Strong Sell, Pullback Buy, Pullback Sell, No Trade).
Advanced Signal : Offers nuanced signals (Early Buy/Sell, Momentum Peak, Weakening Momentum, etc.) with color-coded alerts.
RSI : Displays the Relative Strength Index (RSI) value, colored based on overbought (>70), oversold (<30), or neutral conditions.
HTF Filter : Indicates the higher timeframe trend status (Bullish, Bearish, Neutral) when using the Leading HTF Filter.
VWAP : Shows the V olume-Weighted Average Price and whether the current price is above (bullish) or below (bearish) it.
ADX : Displays the Average Directional Index (ADX) value, with color highlighting whether it is rising (green) or falling (red).
Market Mode : Shows the selected market type (Crypto, Stocks, Options, Forex, Custom).
Regime : Indicates volatility conditions (High, Low, Moderate) based on the **ATR ratio**.
3. Filters Status Panel
A secondary panel displays the status of active filters, helping traders quickly assess which conditions are influencing signals:
- DI Reversal Filter: On/Off (confirms reversals before generating signals).
- Dynamic Thresholds: On/Off (adjusts buy/sell thresholds based on volatility).
- Adaptive Weighting: On/Off (auto-adjusts oscillator weights for trend/momentum/volatility).
- Early Signal: On/Off (enables early momentum-based signals).
- Leading HTF Filter: On/Off (applies higher timeframe trend confirmation).
4. Visual Enhancements
Color-Coded Cells : Each metric is color-coded (green for bullish, red for bearish, gray for neutral) for quick interpretation.
Dynamic Background : The dashboard background adapts to market conditions (bullish/bearish/neutral) based on ADX and DI trends.
Customizable Reference Lines : Users can enable/disable fixed reference lines for the oscillator.
How It(QFC) Differs from Traditional Indicators
Quantum Flux Candle (QFC) Versus Heikin-Ashi
Heikin-Ashi candles smooth price by averaging (HA’s open/close use averages) so they show trend clearly but hide true price (the current HA bar’s close is not the real price). QFC candles are different: they are oscillator values, not price averages . A Heikin-Ashi chart “has a smoother look because it is essentially taking an average of the movement”, which can cause lag. The QFC instead shows the raw combined momentum each bar, allowing faster recognition of shifts. In short, HA is a smoothed price chart; QFC is a momentum-based chart.
Versus Standard Oscillators
Common oscillators like RSI or MACD use fixed formulas on price (or price+volume). For example, RSI “compares gains and losses and normalizes this value on a scale from 0 to 100”, reflecting pure price momentum. MFI is similar but adds volume. These indicators each show one dimension: momentum or volume. The Ultimate Scalping Tool’s QFC goes further by integrating trend strength and volatility too. In practice, this means a move that looks strong on RSI might be downplayed by low volume or weak trend in QFC. As one source notes, using multiple non-correlated indicators (trend, momentum, volume, volatility) provides a more complete market picture. The QFC’s multi-factor fusion is unique – it is effectively a multi-dimensional oscillator rather than a traditional single-input one.
Signal Style
Traditional oscillators often use crossovers (RSI crossing 50) or fixed zones (MACD above zero) for signals. The Ultimate Scalping Tool’s signals are custom-classified: it explicitly labels pullbacks, early entries, and strong moves. These terms go beyond a typical indicator’s generic “buy”/“sell.” In other words, it packages a strategy around the oscillator, which traders can backtest or observe without reading code.
Key Term Definitions
• Pullback : A short-term dip or consolidation in an uptrend. In this script, a Pullback Buy appears when price is generally rising but shows a brief retracement. (As defined by Investopedia, a pullback is “a brief decline or pause in a generally upward price trend”.)
• Early Buy/Sell : An initial or tentative entry signal. It means the oscillator first starts turning positive (or negative) before a full trend has developed. It’s an early indication that a trend might be starting.
• Strong Buy/Sell : A confident entry signal when multiple conditions align. This label is used when momentum is already strong and confirmed by trend/volume filters, offering a higher-probability trade.
• Momentum Peak : The point where bullish (or bearish) momentum reaches its maximum before weakening. When the oscillator value stops rising (or falling) and begins to reverse, the script flags it as a peak – signaling that the current move could be overextended.
What is the Flux MA?
The Flux MA (Moving Average) is an Exponential Moving Average (EMA) applied to a normalized oscillator, referred to as FM . Its purpose is to smooth out the fluctuations of the oscillator, providing a clearer picture of the underlying trend direction and strength. Think of it as a dynamic baseline that the oscillator moves above or below, helping you determine whether the market is trending bullish or bearish.
How it’s calculated (Flux MA):
1.The oscillator is normalized (scaled to a range, typically between 0 and 1, using a default scale factor of 100.0).
2.An EMA is applied to this normalized value (FM) over a user-defined period (default is 10 periods).
3.The result is rescaled back to the oscillator’s original range for plotting.
Why it matters : The Flux MA acts like a support or resistance level for the oscillator, making it easier to spot trend shifts.
Color of the Flux Candle
The Quantum Flux Candle visualizes the normalized oscillator (FM) as candlesticks, with colors that indicate specific market conditions based on the relationship between the FM and the Flux MA. Here’s what each color means:
• Green : The FM is above the Flux MA, signaling bullish momentum. This suggests the market is trending upward.
• Red : The FM is below the Flux MA, signaling bearish momentum. This suggests the market is trending downward.
• Yellow : Indicates strong buy conditions (e.g., a "Strong Buy" signal combined with a positive trend). This is a high-confidence signal to go long.
• Purple : Indicates strong sell conditions (e.g., a "Strong Sell" signal combined with a negative trend). This is a high-confidence signal to go short.
The candle mode shows the oscillator’s open, high, low, and close values for each period, similar to price candlesticks, but it’s the color that provides the quick visual cue for trading decisions.
How to Trade the Flux MA with Respect to the Candle
Trading with the Flux MA and Quantum Flux Candle involves using the MA as a trend indicator and the candle colors as entry and exit signals. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
1. Identify the Trend Direction
• Bullish Trend : The Flux Candle is green and positioned above the Flux MA. This indicates upward momentum.
• Bearish Trend : The Flux Candle is red and positioned below the Flux MA. This indicates downward momentum.
The Flux MA serves as the reference line—candles above it suggest buying pressure, while candles below it suggest selling pressure.
2. Interpret Candle Colors for Trade Signals
• Green Candle : General bullish momentum. Consider entering or holding a long position.
• Red Candle : General bearish momentum. Consider entering or holding a short position.
• Yellow Candle : A strong buy signal. This is an ideal time to enter a long trade.
• Purple Candle : A strong sell signal. This is an ideal time to enter a short trade.
3. Enter Trades Based on Crossovers and Colors
• Long Entry : Enter a buy position when the Flux Candle turns green and crosses above the Flux MA. If it turns yellow, this is an even stronger signal to go long.
• Short Entry : Enter a sell position when the Flux Candle turns red and crosses below the Flux MA. If it turns purple, this is an even stronger signal to go short.
4. Exit Trades
• Exit Long : Close your buy position when the Flux Candle turns red or crosses below the Flux MA, indicating the bullish trend may be reversing.
• Exit Short : Close your sell position when the Flux Candle turns green or crosses above the Flux MA, indicating the bearish trend may be reversing.
•You might also exit a long trade if the candle changes from yellow to green (weakening strong buy signal) or a short trade from purple to red (weakening strong sell signal).
5. Use Additional Confirmation
To avoid false signals, combine the Flux MA and candle signals with other indicators or dashboard metrics (e.g., trend strength, momentum, or volume pressure). For example:
•A yellow candle with a " Strong Bullish " trend and high buying volume is a robust long signal.
•A red candle with a " Moderate Bearish " trend and neutral momentum might need more confirmation before shorting.
Practical Example
Imagine you’re scalping a cryptocurrency:
• Long Trade : The Flux Candle turns yellow and is above the Flux MA, with the dashboard showing "Strong Buy" and high buying volume. You enter a long position. You exit when the candle turns red and dips below the Flux MA.
• Short Trade : The Flux Candle turns purple and crosses below the Flux MA, with a "Strong Sell" signal on the dashboard. You enter a short position. You exit when the candle turns green and crosses above the Flux MA.
Market Presets and Adaptation
This indicator is designed to work on any market with candlestick price data (stocks, crypto, forex, indices, etc.). To handle different behavior, it provides presets for major asset classes. Selecting a “Stocks,” “Crypto,” “Forex,” or “Options” preset automatically loads a set of parameter values optimized for that market . For example, a crypto preset might use a shorter lookback or higher sensitivity to account for crypto’s high volatility, while a stocks preset might use slightly longer smoothing since stocks often trend more slowly. In practice, this means the same core QFC logic applies across markets, but the thresholds and smoothing adjust so signals remain relevant for each asset type.
Usage Guidelines
• Recommended Timeframes : Optimized for 1 minute to 15 minute intraday charts. Can also be used on higher timeframes for short term swings.
• Market Types : Select “Crypto,” “Stocks,” “Forex,” or “Options” to auto tune periods, thresholds and weights. Use “Custom” to manually adjust all inputs.
• Interpreting Signals : Always confirm a signal by checking that trend, volume, and VWAP agree on the dashboard. A green “Strong Buy” arrow with green trend, green volume, and price > VWAP is highest probability.
• Adjusting Sensitivity : To reduce false signals in fast markets, enable DI Reversal Confirmation and Dynamic Thresholds. For more frequent entries in trending environments, enable Early Entry Trigger.
• Risk Management : This tool does not plot stop loss or take profit levels. Users should define their own risk parameters based on support/resistance or volatility bands.
Background Shading
To give you an at-a-glance sense of market regime without reading numbers, the indicator automatically tints the chart background in three modes—neutral, bullish and bearish—with two levels of intensity (light vs. dark):
Neutral (Gray)
When ADX is below 20 the market is considered “no trend” or too weak to trade. The background fills with a light gray (high transparency) so you know to sit on your hands.
Bullish (Green)
As soon as ADX rises above 20 and +DI exceeds –DI, the background turns a semi-transparent green, signaling an emerging uptrend. When ADX climbs above 30 (strong trend), the green becomes more opaque—reminding you that trend-following signals (Strong Buy, Pullback) carry extra weight.
Bearish (Red)
Similarly, if –DI exceeds +DI with ADX >20, you get a light red tint for a developing downtrend, and a darker, more solid red once ADX surpasses 30.
By dynamically varying both hue (green vs. red vs. gray) and opacity (light vs. dark), the background instantly communicates trend strength and direction—so you always know whether to favor breakout-style entries (in a strong trend) or stay flat during choppy, low-ADX conditions.
The setup shown in the above chart snapshot is BTCUSD 15 min chart : Binance for reference.
Disclaimer
No indicator guarantees profits. Backtest or paper trade this tool to understand its behavior in your market. Always use proper position sizing and stop loss orders.
Good luck!
- BullByte
FxAST RSI Enhanced Plus [ALLDYN]
## 🟩 FxAST RSI Enhanced — Smoothed RSI Momentum with Dynamic Confluence Table
### 🔹 WHAT THIS SCRIPT DOES
This RSI enhancement script builds upon the classic Relative Strength Index by integrating:
* A **dual-layer EMA smoothing system** for RSI, allowing traders to observe fast vs. slow RSI movements
* **Real-time crossover signals** to detect early momentum shifts
* **Buy/Sell label plotting** when smoothed RSI crosses over/under with configurable thresholds
* An **optional smoothing toggle** to switch between swing and intraday trading styles
### 🔹 HOW IT WORKS
* RSI is calculated using a classic `rma` approach
* The script applies two separate EMAs (configurable lengths) to the RSI, serving as fast/slow signal lines
* Buy/Sell signals are generated when:
* The fast EMA crosses above the slow EMA (Buy) and RSI is above 40
* The fast EMA crosses below the slow EMA (Sell) and RSI is below 60
* RSI line, smoothed EMAs, and their fill are plotted for visual confirmation
**Original Feature** *(highlighting IP for protection)*:
A **confluence table** dynamically summarizes:
* The RSI fast/slow values
* The % delta between the smoothed EMAs
* A **directional bias reading** : Bullish, Bearish, or Neutral based on RSI behavior
* All values are color-coded and updated in real time to assist in fast market assessment
This table replaces cluttered on-chart signals with a **clean, structured summary** of RSI state and direction — ideal for both scalpers and swing traders.
### 🔹 HOW TO USE
1. Add the script to your chart (non-overlay).
2. Configure RSI/EMA lengths for your strategy (default: RSI 14, Fast EMA 3, Slow EMA 13).
3. Toggle “Smooth RSI?”:
* `ON` = For swing traders (smoother, slower signals)
* `OFF` = For intraday/momentum scalping (raw signals)
4. Use the **Buy/Sell labels** and **bias table** as confirmation tools, not sole entry triggers.
5. Alerts are available for both Buy and Sell crossover conditions.
### 🔹 WHAT MAKES IT ORIGINAL
While traditional RSI indicators only show the raw line or apply basic levels (30/70), this script offers:
* A **modular RSI smoothing engine** that adapts to swing or intraday preferences
* A **dual-EMA logic structure** for signal reliability
* A **real-time RSI bias assessment table**, designed to visualize RSI-based trend bias and magnitude
* The entire presentation is **decluttered** , avoiding redundant overlays while improving decision-making through the integrated data table
This script does not simply restyle RSI — it **restructures how RSI behavior is interpreted** , offering an objective confluence framework built around RSI’s smoothed motion and delta tracking.
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Momentum TrackerDescription
To screen for momentum movers, one can filter for stocks that have made a noticeable move over a set period. This initial move defines the momentum or swing move. From this list of candidates, we can create a watchlist by selecting those showing a momentum pause, such as a pullback or consolidation, which later could set up for a continuation.
Momentum = Magnitude × Time
This Momentum Tracker indicator serves as a study tool to visualize when stocks historically met these momentum conditions. It marks on the chart where a stock would have appeared on the screener, allowing us to review past momentum patterns and screener requirements. The indicator measures momentum in three different ways:
Normalized Momentum
Identifies when the current price reaches a new high or low compared to a historical window. This is the most standardized measurement and adapts well across markets.
Normalized = Current Price ≥ Maximum Price in Lookback
Normalized = Current Price ≤ Minimum Price in Lookback
Relative Momentum
Measures the percentage difference between a fast and a slow moving average. This method helps capture acceleration, the rate at which momentum is building over time.
Relative = |Fast MA − Slow MA| ÷ Slow MA × 100
Absolute Momentum
Measures how far price has moved from the highest or lowest point within a defined lookback period.
Absolute = (Current Price − Lowest Price) ÷ Lowest Price × 100
Absolute = (Highest Price − Current Price) ÷ Highest Price × 100
Customization
The tool is customizable in terms of lookback period and thresholds to accommodate different trading styles and timeframes, allowing users to set criteria that align with specific hold times and momentum requirements. While the various calculations can be enabled, the tool is best used in isolation of each to visualize different momentum conditions.
(OFPI) Order Flow Polarity Index - Momentum Gauge (DAFE) (OFPI) Order Flow Polarity Index - Momentum Gauge: Decode Market Aggression
The (OFPI) Gauge Bar is your front-row seat to the battle between buyers and sellers. This isn’t just another indicator—it’s a momentum tracker that reveals market aggression through a sleek, centered gauge bar and a smart dashboard. Built for traders who want clarity without clutter, it’s your edge for spotting who’s driving price, bar by bar.
What Makes It Unique?
Order Flow Pressure Index (OFPI): Splits volume into buy vs. sell pressure based on candle body position. It’s not just volume—it’s intent, showing who’s got the upper hand.
T3 Smoothing Magic: Uses a Tilson T3 moving average to keep signals smooth yet responsive. No laggy SMA nonsense here.
Centered Gauge Bar: A 20-segment bar splits bullish (lime) and bearish (red) momentum around a neutral center. Empty segments scream indecision—it’s like a visual heartbeat of the market.
Momentum Shift Alerts: Catches reversals with “Momentum Shift” flags when the OFPI crests, so you’re not caught off guard.
Clean Dashboard: A compact, bottom-left table shows momentum status, the gauge bar, and the OFPI value. Color-coded, transparent, and no chart clutter.
Inputs & Customization
Lookback Length (default 10): Set the window for pressure calculations. Short for scalps, long for trends.
T3 Smoothing Length (default 5): Tune the smoothness. Tight for fast markets, relaxed for chill ones.
T3 Volume Factor (default 0.7): Crank it up for snappy signals or down for silky trends.
Toggle the dashboard for minimalist setups or mobile trading.
How to Use It
Bullish Momentum (Lime, Right-Filled): Buyers are flexing. Look for breakouts or trend continuations. Pair with support levels.
Bearish Momentum (Red, Left-Filled): Sellers are in charge. Scout for breakdowns or shorts. Check resistance zones.
Neutral (Orange, Near Center): Market’s chilling. Avoid big bets—wait for a breakout or play the range.
Momentum Shift: A reversal might be brewing. Confirm with price action before jumping in.
Not a Solo Act: Combine with your strategy—trendlines, RSI, whatever. It’s a momentum lens, not a buy/sell bot.
Why Use the OFPI Gauge?
See the Fight: Most tools just count volume. OFPI shows who’s winning with a visual that slaps.
Works Anywhere: Crypto, stocks, forex, any timeframe. Tune it to your style.
Clean & Pro: No chart spam, just a sharp gauge and a dashboard that delivers.
Unique Edge: No other indicator blends body-based pressure, T3 smoothing, and a centered gauge like this.
The OFPI Gauge catches the market’s pulse so you can trade with confidence. It’s not about predicting the future—it’s about knowing who’s in control right now.
For educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Always use proper risk management.
Use with discipline. Trade your edge.
— Dskyz , for DAFE Trading Systems
EMA 12/26 With ATR Volatility StoplossThe EMA 12/26 With ATR Volatility Stoploss
The EMA 12/26 With ATR Volatility Stoploss strategy is a meticulously designed systematic trading approach tailored for navigating financial markets through technical analysis. By integrating the Exponential Moving Average (EMA) and Average True Range (ATR) indicators, the strategy aims to identify optimal entry and exit points for trades while prioritizing disciplined risk management. At its core, it is a trend-following system that seeks to capitalize on price momentum, employing volatility-adjusted stop-loss mechanisms and dynamic position sizing to align with predefined risk parameters. Additionally, it offers traders the flexibility to manage profits either by compounding returns or preserving initial capital, making it adaptable to diverse trading philosophies. This essay provides a comprehensive exploration of the strategy’s underlying concepts, key components, strengths, limitations, and practical applications, without delving into its technical code.
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Core Philosophy and Objectives
The EMA 12/26 With ATR Volatility Stoploss strategy is built on the premise of capturing short- to medium-term price trends with a high degree of automation and consistency. It leverages the crossover of two EMAs—a fast EMA (12-period) and a slow EMA (26-period)—to generate buy and sell signals, which indicate potential trend reversals or continuations. To mitigate the inherent risks of trading, the strategy incorporates the ATR indicator to set stop-loss levels that adapt to market volatility, ensuring that losses remain within acceptable bounds. Furthermore, it calculates position sizes based on a user-defined risk percentage, safeguarding capital while optimizing trade exposure.
A distinctive feature of the strategy is its dual profit management modes:
SnowBall (Compound Profit): Profits from successful trades are reinvested into the capital base, allowing for progressively larger position sizes and potential exponential portfolio growth.
ZeroRisk (Fixed Equity): Profits are withdrawn, and trades are executed using only the initial capital, prioritizing capital preservation and minimizing exposure to market downturns.
This duality caters to both aggressive traders seeking growth and conservative traders focused on stability, positioning the strategy as a versatile tool for various market environments.
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Key Components of the Strategy
1. EMA-Based Signal Generation
The strategy’s trend-following mechanism hinges on the interaction between the Fast EMA (12-period) and Slow EMA (26-period). EMAs are preferred over simple moving averages because they assign greater weight to recent price data, enabling quicker responses to market shifts. The key signals are:
Buy Signal: Triggered when the Fast EMA crosses above the Slow EMA, suggesting the onset of an uptrend or bullish momentum.
Sell Signal: Occurs when the Fast EMA crosses below the Slow EMA, indicating a potential downtrend or the end of a bullish phase.
To enhance signal reliability, the strategy employs an Anchor Point EMA (AP EMA), a short-period EMA (e.g., 2 days) that smooths the input price data before calculating the primary EMAs. This preprocessing reduces noise from short-term price fluctuations, improving the accuracy of trend detection. Additionally, users can opt for a Consolidated EMA (e.g., 18-period) to display a single trend line instead of both EMAs, simplifying chart analysis while retaining trend insights.
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2. Volatility-Adjusted Risk Management with ATR
Risk management is a cornerstone of the strategy, achieved through the use of the Average True Range (ATR), which quantifies market volatility by measuring the average price range over a specified period (e.g., 10 days). The ATR informs the placement of stop-loss levels, which are set at a multiple of the ATR (e.g., 2x ATR) below the entry price for long positions. This approach ensures that stop losses are proportionate to current market conditions—wider during high volatility to avoid premature exits, and narrower during low volatility to protect profits.
For example, if a stock’s ATR is $1 and the multiplier is 2, the stop loss for a buy at $100 would be set at $98. This dynamic adjustment enhances the strategy’s adaptability, preventing stop-outs from normal market noise while capping potential losses.
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3. Dynamic Position Sizing
The strategy calculates position sizes to align with a user-defined Risk Per Trade, typically expressed as a percentage of capital (e.g., 2%). The position size is determined by:
The available capital, which varies depending on whether SnowBall or ZeroRisk mode is selected.
The distance between the entry price and the ATR-based stop-loss level, which represents the per-unit risk.
The desired risk percentage, ensuring that the maximum loss per trade does not exceed the specified threshold.
For instance, with a $1,000 capital, a 2% risk per trade ($20), and a stop-loss distance equivalent to 5% of the entry price, the strategy computes the number of units (shares or contracts) to ensure the total loss, if the stop loss is hit, equals $20. To prevent over-leveraging, the strategy includes checks to ensure that the position’s dollar value does not exceed available capital. If it does, the position size is scaled down to fit within the capital constraints, maintaining financial discipline.
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4. Flexible Capital Management
The strategy’s dual profit management modes—SnowBall and ZeroRisk—offer traders strategic flexibility:
SnowBall Mode: By compounding profits, traders can increase their capital base, leading to larger position sizes over time. This is ideal for those with a long-term growth mindset, as it harnesses the power of exponential returns.
ZeroRisk Mode: By withdrawing profits and trading solely with the initial capital, traders protect their gains and limit exposure to market volatility. This conservative approach suits those prioritizing stability over aggressive growth.
These options allow traders to tailor the strategy to their risk tolerance, financial goals, and market outlook, enhancing its applicability across different trading styles.
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5. Time-Based Trade Filtering
To optimize performance and relevance, the strategy includes an option to restrict trading to a specific time range (e.g., from 2018 onward). This feature enables traders to focus on periods with favorable market conditions, avoid historically volatile or unreliable data, or align the strategy with their backtesting objectives. By confining trades to a defined timeframe, the strategy ensures that performance metrics reflect the intended market context.
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Strengths of the Strategy
The EMA 12/26 With ATR Volatility Stoploss strategy offers several compelling advantages:
Systematic and Objective: By adhering to predefined rules, the strategy eliminates emotional biases, ensuring consistent execution across market conditions.
Robust Risk Controls: The combination of ATR-based stop losses and risk-based position sizing caps losses at user-defined levels, fostering capital preservation.
Customizability: Traders can adjust parameters such as EMA periods, ATR multipliers, and risk percentages, tailoring the strategy to specific markets or preferences.
Volatility Adaptation: Stop losses that scale with market volatility enhance the strategy’s resilience, accommodating both calm and turbulent market phases.
Enhanced Visualization: The use of color-coded EMAs (green for bullish, red for bearish) and background shading provides intuitive visual cues, simplifying trend and trade status identification.
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Limitations and Considerations
Despite its strengths, the strategy has inherent limitations that traders must address:
False Signals in Range-Bound Markets: EMA crossovers may generate misleading signals in sideways or choppy markets, leading to whipsaws and unprofitable trades.
Signal Lag: As lagging indicators, EMAs may delay entry or exit signals, causing traders to miss rapid trend shifts or enter trades late.
Overfitting Risk: Excessive optimization of parameters to fit historical data can impair the strategy’s performance in live markets, as past patterns may not persist.
Impact of High Volatility: In extremely volatile markets, wider stop losses may result in larger losses than anticipated, challenging risk management assumptions.
Data Reliability: The strategy’s effectiveness depends on accurate, continuous price data, and discrepancies or gaps can undermine signal accuracy.
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Practical Applications
The EMA 12/26 With ATR Volatility Stoploss strategy is versatile, applicable to diverse markets such as stocks, forex, commodities, and cryptocurrencies, particularly in trending environments. To maximize its potential, traders should adopt a rigorous implementation process:
Backtesting: Evaluate the strategy’s historical performance across various market conditions to assess its robustness and identify optimal parameter settings.
Forward Testing: Deploy the strategy in a demo account to validate its real-time performance, ensuring it aligns with live market dynamics before risking capital.
Ongoing Monitoring: Continuously track trade outcomes, analyze performance metrics, and refine parameters to adapt to evolving market conditions.
Additionally, traders should consider market-specific factors, such as liquidity and volatility, when applying the strategy. For instance, highly liquid markets like forex may require tighter ATR multipliers, while less liquid markets like small-cap stocks may benefit from wider stop losses.
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Conclusion
The EMA 12/26 With ATR Volatility Stoploss strategy is a sophisticated, systematic trading framework that blends trend-following precision with disciplined risk management. By leveraging EMA crossovers for signal generation, ATR-based stop losses for volatility adjustment, and dynamic position sizing for risk control, it offers a balanced approach to capturing market trends while safeguarding capital. Its flexibility—evident in customizable parameters and dual profit management modes—makes it suitable for traders with varying risk appetites and objectives. However, its limitations, such as susceptibility to false signals and signal lag, necessitate thorough testing and prudent application. Through rigorous backtesting, forward testing, and continuous refinement, traders can harness this strategy to achieve consistent, risk-adjusted returns in trending markets, establishing it as a valuable tool in the arsenal of systematic trading.
Big Money TrackerOI-Anchored VWAP: Big Money Position Tracker
Understanding VWAP in Big Money Trading
Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) is the benchmark most widely used by institutions to assess their execution quality and market timing. It represents the average price a security has traded at throughout the day, weighted by volume.
Why Institutions Care About VWAP:
Portfolio managers often mandate trades to be executed at or better than VWAP
Large orders are broken down and executed around VWAP to minimize market impact
Trading desks use VWAP as a neutral price to assess if they're buying too high or selling too low
Algorithmic trading systems use VWAP as a key reference for order execution
The OI-VWAP Edge
This indicator takes Big Money VWAP trading to the next level by anchoring VWAP calculations to significant Open Interest (OI) changes. This helps identify not just where institutions are trading, but where they're establishing significant positions in the crypto markets.
Key Features:
Dynamic OI-based VWAP anchoring that identifies where large positions are established
Previous VWAP level tracking to monitor historical Big Money interest points
Smart sweep detection system for both current and previous VWAP levels
Standard deviation bands for volatility context
What Makes This Indicator Unique:
Uses aggregated Open Interest data from major exchanges (Binance, BitMEX, Bybit, Kraken)
Automatically detects significant OI increases to anchor VWAP levels
Tracks both current and previous Big Money reference prices
Identifies potential stop runs and liquidity sweeps
Trading Applications:
The indicator helps identify where large positions are established and how they might influence price action:
Defense Zones: When price approaches a VWAP level with high OI, institutions often defend their positions
Liquidation Levels: Previous VWAP levels can become liquidation targets for trapped positions
Stop Runs: Sweep detection helps identify when large players might be hunting stops or creating liquidity
Mean Reversion: SD bands help identify potential reversal zones around Big Money average prices
Best Practices:
Look for price reaction at current VWAP when OI is increasing
Monitor sweeps of previous VWAP levels for potential reversals
Use SD bands to gauge volatility expansion/contraction around Big Money positions
Pay attention to failed sweeps as they often indicate strong position defense
Trading Scenarios:
// Bullish Position Defense:
// 1. High OI increase creates new VWAP (Big Money entry)
// 2. Price tests VWAP from above (retest of entry)
// 3. Failed bearish sweeps = shorts trapped
// 4. Strong defense + trapped shorts = potential squeeze
// Bearish Liquidation:
// 1. Previous VWAP level above current price
// 2. High OI trapped at higher prices
// 3. Price sweeps above then fails = more trapped longs
// 4. Break below = potential cascading liquidations
Correlation Drift📈 Correlation Drift
The Correlation Drift indicator is designed to detect shifts in market momentum by analyzing the relationship between correlation and price lag. It combines the principles of correlation analysis and lag factor measurement to provide a unique perspective on trend alignment and momentum shifts.
🔍 Core Concept:
The indicator calculates the Correlation vs PLF Ratio, which measures the alignment between an asset’s price movement and a chosen benchmark (e.g., BTCUSD). This ratio reflects how well the asset’s momentum matches the market trend while accounting for price lag.
📊 How It Works:
Correlation Calculation:
The script calculates the correlation between the asset and the selected benchmark over a specified period.
A higher correlation indicates that the asset’s price movements are in sync with the benchmark.
Price Lag Factor (PLF) Calculation:
The PLF measures the difference between long-term and short-term price momentum, dynamically scaled by recent volatility.
It highlights potential overextensions or lags in the asset’s price movements.
Combining Correlation and PLF:
The Correlation vs PLF Ratio combines these metrics to detect momentum shifts relative to the trend.
The result is a dynamic, smoothed histogram that visualizes whether the asset is leading or lagging behind the trend.
💡 How to Interpret:
Positive Values (Green/Aqua Bars):
Indicates bullish alignment with the trend.
Aqua: Rising bullish momentum, suggesting continuation.
Teal: Decreasing bullish momentum, signaling caution.
Negative Values (Purple/Fuchsia Bars):
Indicates bearish divergence from the trend.
Fuchsia: Falling bearish momentum, indicating increasing pressure.
Purple: Rising bearish momentum, suggesting potential reversal.
Clipping for Readability:
Values are clipped between -3 and +3 to prevent outliers from compressing the histogram.
This ensures clear visualization of typical momentum shifts while still marking extreme cases.
🚀 Best Practices:
Use Correlation Drift as a confirmation tool in conjunction with trend indicators (e.g., moving averages) to identify momentum alignment or divergence.
Look for transitions from positive to negative (or vice versa) as signals of potential trend shifts.
Combine with volume analysis to strengthen confidence in breakout or breakdown signals.
⚠️ Key Features:
Customizable Settings: Adjust the correlation length, PLF length, and smoothing factor to fine-tune the indicator for different market conditions.
Visual Gradient: The histogram changes color based on the strength and direction of the ratio, making it easy to identify shifts at a glance.
Zero Line Reference: Clearly distinguishes between bullish and bearish momentum zones.
🔧 Recommended Settings:
Correlation Length: 14 (for short to medium-term analysis)
PLF Length: 50 (to smooth out noise while capturing trend shifts)
Smoothing Factor: 3 (for enhanced clarity without excessive lag)
Benchmark Symbol: BTCUSD (or another relevant market indicator)
By providing a quantitative measure of trend alignment while accounting for price lag, the Correlation Drift indicator helps traders make more informed decisions during periods of momentum change. Whether you are trading crypto, forex, or equities, this tool can be a powerful addition to your momentum-based trading strategies.
⚠️ Disclaimer:
The Correlation Drift indicator is a technical analysis tool designed to aid in identifying potential shifts in market momentum and trend alignment. It is intended for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any financial instrument.
Trading financial instruments, including cryptocurrencies, involves significant risk and may result in the loss of your capital. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct thorough research and seek advice from a certified financial professional before making any trading decisions.
The developer (RWCS_LTD) is not responsible for any trading losses or adverse outcomes resulting from the use of this indicator. Users are encouraged to test and validate the indicator in a simulated environment before applying it to live trading. Use at your own risk.
Consecutive Green Candles + 20% Move ScreenerConsecutive Green Candles Momentum Tracker
This indicator identifies powerful bullish momentum streaks in stocks, highlighting opportunities where consistent buying pressure has driven significant price increases.
The script tracks sequences of consecutive green (bullish) candles that collectively move a stock's price by more than 20%. It marks both the beginning of such streaks with a green label and their conclusion with a red arrow when price momentum finally reverses.
Perfect for traders looking to:
- Identify stocks experiencing strong directional momentum
- Spot potential reversal points after extended rallies
- Screen for securities with recent bullish strength
- Understand the magnitude of recent price runs
Simply adjust the minimum number of candles and percentage threshold to match your preferred momentum criteria.
