Supertrend BandsSupertrend Bands
What is the Supertrend indicator?
"The Supertrend indicator is a trend following overlay on your trading chart, much like a moving average, that shows you the current trend direction.
The indicator works well in a trending market but can give false signals when a market is trading in a range.
It uses the ATR (average true range) as part of its calculation which takes into account the volatility of the market. The ATR is adjusted using the multiplier setting which determines how sensitive the indicator is."
"For the basic Supertrend settings, you can adjust period and factor:
- The period setting is the lookback for the ATR calculation
- Factor is the what the ATR is multiplied by to offset the bands from price"
How to use this indicator
This indicator is inspired by a strategy I found. It includes four Supertrend indicators, each with different settings that displays trend strength and support/resistance zones. The default settings are optimal for cryptocurrency but do work quite well for traditional also. I highly recommend you try experimenting with different settings, increasing them to suit the instrument.
The bands are set from low to high, Band 1 being the fastest and Band 4 being the slowest. Band 4 is the one that sets the overall trend so when price is above Band 4, the trend is bullish and vice versa. Trend is strongest when price is above/below Band 1 and gets weaker as it filters through each band. Band 4 provides the strongest support/resistance and if that breaks the trend flips.
In the menu, you will see an option called "Remove Anti Trend?". It is enabled by default and it removes any bearish/resistance bands when the trend is up and any bullish/support bands when the trend is down. When turned off, it will show all Supertrend Bands as they are by default.
Bar Colors
Bar colors are optional and they reflect the current trend strength based on the Supertrend bands.
Alternate ways of using this indicator
You could leave everything as default or you can display individual bands. For instance, because I use many overlay indicators, most of the time I turn off all the bands and only show bar colors:
You can also turn off Bands 1 and 2 and only show the two slowest lengths:
This removes the noise of the two faster Supertrends.
Or just show the two fastest bands:
Any suggestions to improve this indicator are most welcome :)
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[blackcat] L2 Ehlers Adaptive BandPass FilterLevel: 2
Background
John F. Ehlers introduced Adaptive BandPass Filter in his "Cycle Analytics for Traders" chapter 11 on 2013.
Function
Adaptive band-pass filter was designed. It just makes since to tune that filter to the measured dominant cycle to eliminate all the other frequency components that are of no interest. Here, the adaptive band-pass indicator starts with the computation of the dominant cycle using the autocorrelation periodogram approach.
One way to make a band-pass filter have a leading phase capability is to tune the filter to a period shorter than the period of the cycle being measured. In this case, the bandwidth of filter is set to 0.3. That is 30 percent of the tuned center period. Therefore, the half bandwidth is 15 percent. We tune the filter to be 10 percent toward the shorter period from the dominant cycle period to provide the phase lead while still having the data of interest be within the filter bandwidth. This provides a phase lead of the dominant cycle to be something on the order of 60 degrees, or one-sixth of a cycle. If the dominant cycle were 18 bars, for example, then the detuning of the filter would produce a 3-bar lead. This leading function is not huge, but it is significant.
A convenient trigger line is included in the adaptive band-pass filter to signal the more highly likely buy and sell points. The trigger is compute as 90 percent of the amplitude of the adaptive band-pass filter line and is delayed by one bar. While the line crossings occur after the peak of the band-pass filter, phase lead provides for the generation of a timely signal. Significant trading signals should also include the criteria that the line crossing occur at greater than the +0.7 and less than the −0.7 reference lines.
Key Signal
DominantCycle --> Dominant Cycle signal
Signal --> Adaptive BandPass Filter signal
Trigger --> lag version of Adaptive BandPass Filter sinal
LeadSignal --> Adaptive BandPass Filter Lead signal
Trigger2 --> lag version of Adaptive BandPass Filter Lead sinal
Pros and Cons
100% John F. Ehlers definition translation of original work, even variable names are the same. This help readers who would like to use pine to read his book. If you had read his works, then you will be quite familiar with my code style.
Remarks
The 54th script for Blackcat1402 John F. Ehlers Week publication.
Readme
In real life, I am a prolific inventor. I have successfully applied for more than 60 international and regional patents in the past 12 years. But in the past two years or so, I have tried to transfer my creativity to the development of trading strategies. Tradingview is the ideal platform for me. I am selecting and contributing some of the hundreds of scripts to publish in Tradingview community. Welcome everyone to interact with me to discuss these interesting pine scripts.
The scripts posted are categorized into 5 levels according to my efforts or manhours put into these works.
Level 1 : interesting script snippets or distinctive improvement from classic indicators or strategy. Level 1 scripts can usually appear in more complex indicators as a function module or element.
Level 2 : composite indicator/strategy. By selecting or combining several independent or dependent functions or sub indicators in proper way, the composite script exhibits a resonance phenomenon which can filter out noise or fake trading signal to enhance trading confidence level.
Level 3 : comprehensive indicator/strategy. They are simple trading systems based on my strategies. They are commonly containing several or all of entry signal, close signal, stop loss, take profit, re-entry, risk management, and position sizing techniques. Even some interesting fundamental and mass psychological aspects are incorporated.
Level 4 : script snippets or functions that do not disclose source code. Interesting element that can reveal market laws and work as raw material for indicators and strategies. If you find Level 1~2 scripts are helpful, Level 4 is a private version that took me far more efforts to develop.
Level 5 : indicator/strategy that do not disclose source code. private version of Level 3 script with my accumulated script processing skills or a large number of custom functions. I had a private function library built in past two years. Level 5 scripts use many of them to achieve private trading strategy.
HL2 Moving Average with BandsThis indicator is designed to assist traders in identifying potential trade entries and exits for S&P 500 (ES) and Nasdaq-100 (NQ) futures. It calculates a Simple Moving Average (SMA) based on the HL2 value (average of high and low prices) of the current candle over a user-defined lookback period (default: 200 periods). The indicator plots this SMA as a blue line, providing a smoothed reference for price trends.
Additionally, it includes upper and lower bands calculated as a percentage (default: 0.5%) above and below the SMA, plotted as green and red lines, respectively. These bands act as dynamic thresholds to identify overbought or oversold conditions. The indicator generates trade signals based on price action relative to these bands:
Long Entry: A green upward triangle is plotted below the candle when the close crosses above the upper band, signaling a potential buy.
Close Long: A red square is plotted above the candle when the close crosses back below the upper band, indicating an exit for the long position.
Short Entry: A red downward triangle is plotted above the candle when the close crosses below the lower band, signaling a potential sell.
Close Short: A green square is plotted below the candle when the close crosses back above the lower band, indicating an exit for the short position.
The script is customizable, allowing users to adjust the SMA length and band percentage to suit their trading style or market conditions. It is plotted as an overlay on the price chart for easy integration with other technical analysis tools.
Recommended Time Frame and Settings for Trading S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 Futures
Based on research and market dynamics for S&P 500 (ES) and Nasdaq-100 (NQ) futures, the 5-minute chart is recommended as the optimal time frame for day trading with this indicator. This time frame strikes a balance between capturing intraday trends and filtering out excessive noise, which is critical for futures trading due to their high volatility and leverage. The 5-minute chart aligns well with periods of high liquidity and volatility, such as the U.S. market open (9:30 AM–11:00 AM EST) and the afternoon session (2:00 PM–4:00 PM EST), when institutional traders are most active.
Why 5-minute? It allows traders to react to short-term price movements while avoiding the rapid fluctuations of 1-minute charts, which can be prone to false signals in choppy markets. It also provides enough data points to make the SMA and bands meaningful without the lag associated with longer time frames like 15-minute or hourly charts.
Recommended Settings
SMA Length: Set to 200 periods. This longer lookback period smooths the HL2 data, reducing noise and providing a reliable trend reference for the 5-minute chart. A 200-period SMA helps identify significant trend shifts without being overly sensitive to minor price fluctuations.
Band Percentage: 0.5% is more suitable for the volatility of ES and NQ futures on a 5-minute chart, as it generates fewer but higher-probability signals. Wider bands (e.g., 1%) may miss short-term opportunities, while narrower bands (e.g., 0.1%) may produce excessive false signals.
Trading Session Recommendations
Futures markets for ES and NQ are open nearly 24 hours (Sunday 6:00 PM EST to Friday 5:00 PM EST, with a daily break from 4:00 PM–5:00 PM EST), but not all hours are equally optimal due to varying liquidity and volatility. The best times to trade with this indicator are:
U.S. Market Open (9:30 AM–11:00 AM EST): This period is characterized by high volume and volatility, driven by the opening of U.S. equity markets and economic data releases (e.g., 8:30 AM EST reports like CPI or GDP). The indicator’s signals are more reliable during this window due to strong order flow and price momentum.
Afternoon Session (2:00 PM–4:00 PM EST): After the lunchtime lull, volume picks up as institutional traders return, and news or FOMC announcements often drive price action. The indicator can capture breakout moves as prices test the upper or lower bands.
Pre-Market (7:30 AM–9:30 AM EST): For traders comfortable with lower liquidity, this period can offer opportunities, especially around 8:30 AM EST economic releases. However, use tighter risk management due to wider spreads and potential volatility spikes.
Additional Tips
Avoid Low-Volume Periods: Steer clear of trading during low-liquidity hours, such as the overnight session (11:00 PM–3:00 AM EST), when spreads widen and price movements can be erratic, leading to false signals from the indicator.
Combine with Other Tools: Enhance the indicator’s effectiveness by pairing it with support/resistance levels, Fibonacci retracements, or volume analysis to confirm signals. For example, a long entry signal above the upper band is stronger if it coincides with a breakout above a key resistance level.
Risk Management: Given the leverage in futures (e.g., Micro E-mini contracts require ~$1,200 margin for ES), use tight stop-losses (e.g., below the lower band for longs or above the upper band for shorts) to manage risk. Aim for a risk-reward ratio of at least 1:2.
Test Settings: Backtest the indicator on a demo account to optimize the SMA length and band percentage for your specific trading style and risk tolerance. Micro E-mini contracts (MES for S&P 500, MNQ for Nasdaq-100) are ideal for testing due to their lower capital requirements.
Why These Settings and Time Frame?
The 5-minute chart with a 200-period SMA and 0.5% bands is tailored for the volatility and liquidity of ES and NQ futures during peak trading hours. The longer SMA period ensures the indicator captures meaningful trends, while the 0.5% bands are tight enough to signal actionable breakouts but wide enough to avoid excessive whipsaws. Trading during high-volume sessions maximizes the likelihood of valid signals, as institutional participation drives clearer price action.
By focusing on these settings and time frames, traders can leverage the indicator to capitalize on the dynamic price movements of S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 futures while managing the inherent risks of these markets.
Volatility-Based Mean Reversion BandsThe Volatility-Based Mean Reversion Bands indicator is a powerful tool designed to identify potential mean reversion trading opportunities based on market volatility. The indicator consists of three lines: the mean line, upper band, and lower band. These bands dynamically adjust based on the average true range (ATR) and act as reference levels for identifying overbought and oversold conditions.
The calculation of the indicator involves several steps. The average true range (ATR) is calculated using a specified lookback period. The ATR measures the market's volatility by considering the range between high and low prices over a given period. The mean line is calculated as a simple moving average (SMA) of the closing prices over the same lookback period. The upper band is derived by adding the product of the ATR and a multiplier to the mean line, while the lower band is derived by subtracting the product of the ATR and the same multiplier from the mean line.
Interpreting the indicator is relatively straightforward. When the price approaches or exceeds the upper band, it suggests that the market is overbought and may be due for a potential reversal to the downside. On the other hand, when the price approaches or falls below the lower band, it indicates that the market is oversold and may be poised for a potential reversal to the upside. Traders can look for opportunities to enter short positions near the upper band and long positions near the lower band, anticipating the price to revert back towards the mean line.
The bar color and background color play a crucial role in visualizing the indicator's signals and market conditions. Lime-colored bars are used when the price is above the upper band, indicating a potential bearish mean reversion signal. Conversely, fuchsia-colored bars are employed when the price is below the lower band, suggesting a potential bullish mean reversion signal. This color scheme helps traders quickly identify the prevailing market condition and potential reversal zones. The background color complements the bar color by providing further context. Lime-colored background indicates a potential bearish condition, while fuchsia-colored background suggests a potential bullish condition. The transparency level of the background color is set to 80% to avoid obscuring the price chart while still providing a visual reference.
To provide additional confirmation for mean reversion setups, the indicator incorporates the option to use the Relative Strength Index (RSI) as a confluence factor. The RSI is a popular momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. When enabled, the indicator checks if the RSI is in overbought territory (above 70) or oversold territory (below 30), providing additional confirmation for potential mean reversion setups.
In addition to visual signals, the indicator includes entry arrows above or below the bars to highlight the occurrence of short or long entries. When the price is above the upper band and the confluence condition is met, a fuchsia-colored triangle-up arrow is displayed above the bar, indicating a potential short entry signal. Similarly, when the price is below the lower band and the confluence condition is met, a lime-colored triangle-down arrow is displayed below the bar, indicating a potential long entry signal.
Traders can customize the indicator's parameters according to their trading preferences. The "Lookback Period" determines the number of periods used in calculating the mean line and the average true range (ATR). Adjusting this parameter can affect the sensitivity and responsiveness of the indicator. Smaller values make the indicator more reactive to short-term price movements, while larger values smooth out the indicator and make it less responsive to short-term fluctuations. The "Multiplier" parameter determines the distance between the mean line and the upper/lower bands. Increasing the multiplier widens the bands, indicating a broader range for potential mean reversion opportunities, while decreasing the multiplier narrows the bands, indicating a tighter range for potential mean reversion opportunities.
It's important to note that the Volatility-Based Mean Reversion Bands indicator is not a standalone trading strategy but rather a tool to assist traders in identifying potential mean reversion setups. Traders should consider using additional analysis techniques and risk management strategies to make informed trading decisions. Additionally, the indicator's performance may vary across different market conditions and instruments, so it's advisable to conduct thorough testing and analysis before integrating it into a trading strategy.
Dynamic Laguerre Filter Bands | OttoThis indicator combines trend-following and volatility analysis by enhancing the traditional Laguerre filter with a dynamic, volatility-adjusted band system. Instead of using fixed thresholds, the bands adapt in real-time to changing market conditions by applying smoothed standard deviation calculations. This design keeps the indicator responsive to significant price movements while effectively filtering out short-term market noise, resulting in more accurate trend identification and breakout signals.
Core Concept
The indicator is built around the following key components:
Laguerre Filter:
The Laguerre filter is designed to smooth out price data by reducing market noise while still being quick enough to detect real changes in price direction. Its goal is to create a clear, smooth trend line that helps traders/investors focus on the overall market trend without getting distracted by small, random price swings.
It uses a parameter called gamma to control how it balances smoothness and responsiveness:
A lower gamma gives more weight to recent price data, making the filter react faster to new price changes. This means the trend line is more sensitive but may also be less smooth and more prone to small fluctuations.
A higher gamma gives more weight to past price data, making the filter smoother and less sensitive to quick changes. This helps reduce noise and produces a steadier trend line, but it also introduces more lag, meaning the filter reacts slower to new price moves.
By adjusting gamma, the Laguerre filter lets you choose the balance between following price changes quickly and having a stable, noise-free trend signal.
Standard Deviation:
shows how much price varies from the mean. In this indicator, it’s used to measure market volatility.
Volatility Bands: The upper and lower bands are based on an EMA-smoothed standard deviation of price. The EMA reduces sudden jumps in volatility, creating smoother and more stable bands that still respond to changing market conditions. These bands are plotted around the Laguerre filter line, expanding and contracting in a controlled way to stay aligned with real market movement while avoiding short-term noise.
Signal Logic:
A long signal is triggered when the close price crosses above the upper band.
A short signal occurs when the close price falls below the lower band.
⚙️ Inputs
Source: Price source used in calculations
Gamma: Adjusts how much the Laguerre filter responds to price changes. Lower gamma values make the filter react more to recent prices, while higher values give more influence to older data, making the line smoother but slower to respond.
Volatility Length: Period used to calculate standard deviation
Volatility Smoothing Length: EMA smoothing length for standard deviation
Multiplier: Scales the width of the bands based on volatility
📈 Visual Output
Laguerre Filter Line: Plots the laguerre filter line, colored dynamically based on signal direction (green for bullish, purple for bearish)
Upper & Lower Bands: Volatility-based bands that adjust with market conditions. (green for bullish, purple for bearish)
Glow Effect: Optional glow layer to enhance visibility of the laguerre filter trend line (green for bullish, purple for bearish)
Bar Coloring: Candlesticks and bar colors reflect the active signal state for fast visual interpretation (green for bullish, purple for bearish)
How to Use
Apply the indicator to your chart and monitor for signal events:
Long Signal: When price closes above the upper band
Short Signal: When price closes below the lower band
🔔 Alerts
This indicator supports optional alert conditions you can enable for:
Long Signal: Close price crossing above the upper band
Short Signal: Close price crossing below the lower band
⚠️ Disclaimer:
This indicator is intended for educational and informational purposes only. Trading/investing involves risk, and past performance does not guarantee future results. Always test and evaluate indicators/strategies before applying them in live markets. Use at your own risk.
PER Bands (Auto EPS)PER Bands Indicator - Technical Specification
Function
This PineScript v6 overlay indicator displays horizontal price bands based on Price-to-Earnings Ratio multiples. The indicator calculates price levels by multiplying earnings per share values by user-defined PER multiples, then plots these levels as horizontal lines on the chart.
Data Sources
The script attempts to automatically retrieve earnings per share data using TradingView's `request.financial()` function. The system first queries trailing twelve months EPS data, then annual EPS data if TTM is unavailable. When automatic retrieval fails or returns zero values, the indicator uses manually entered EPS values as a fallback.
Configuration Options
Users can configure five separate PER multiples (default values: 10x, 15x, 20x, 25x, 30x). Each band supports individual color customization and adjustable line width settings from 1 to 5 pixels. The indicator includes toggles for band visibility and optional fill areas between adjacent bands with 95% transparency.
Visual Components
The indicator plots five horizontal lines representing different PER valuation levels. Optional fill areas create colored zones between consecutive bands. A data table in the top-right corner displays current EPS source, EPS value, current PER ratio, and calculated price levels for each configured multiple.
Calculation Method
The indicator performs the following calculations:
- Band Price = Current EPS × PER Multiple
- Current PER = Current Price ÷ Current EPS
These calculations update on each bar close using the most recent available EPS data.
Alert System
The script includes alert conditions for price crossovers above the lowest PER band and crossunders below the highest PER band. Additional alert conditions can be configured for any band level through the alert creation interface.
Debug Features
Debug mode displays character markers on the chart indicating when TTM or annual EPS data is available. This feature helps users verify which data source the indicator is using for calculations.
Data Requirements
The indicator requires positive, non-zero EPS values to function correctly. Stocks with negative earnings or zero EPS will display "N/A" for current PER calculations, though bands will still plot using the manual EPS input value.
Exchange Compatibility
Automatic EPS data availability varies by exchange. United States equity markets typically provide comprehensive fundamental data coverage. International markets may have limited automatic data availability, requiring manual EPS input for accurate calculations.
Technical Limitations
The indicator cannot fetch real-time EPS updates and relies on TradingView's fundamental data refresh schedule. Historical EPS changes are not reflected in past band positions, as the indicator uses current EPS values for all historical calculations.
Display Settings
The information table shows EPS source type (TTM Auto, Annual Auto, Manual, or Manual Fallback), allowing users to verify data accuracy. The table refreshes only on the last bar to optimize performance and reduce computational overhead.
Code Structure
Built using PineScript v6 syntax with proper scope management for plot and fill functions. The script uses global scope for all plot declarations and conditional logic within plot parameters to handle visibility settings.
Version Requirements
This indicator requires TradingView Pine Script version 6 or later due to the use of `request.financial()` functions and updated syntax requirements for plot titles and fill operations.
Bollinger Band + Mid BandBollinger Band + Mid Band
This indicator combines the classic Bollinger Bands with enhanced customization options, allowing traders to fine-tune the settings according to their specific strategies.
Key Features:
Moving Average Flexibility: Choose between Simple Moving Average (SMA), Exponential Moving Average (EMA), or Weighted Moving Average (WMA) as the central basis for the Bollinger Bands. This flexibility allows you to align the indicator with your preferred method of trend analysis.
Dual Band Deviation: The indicator includes two sets of upper and lower bands based on different standard deviation multipliers. This helps you analyze both the tightness of price action and potential breakout zones.
Customizable Colors: The mid-band, upper bands, and lower bands can be fully customized in terms of color, allowing you to personalize the visual representation of the indicator on your charts.
Dynamic Transparency: The space between the outer Bollinger Bands can be filled with a customizable transparent color, making it easy to visualize price movements within the bands.
Alerts for Crossovers: Alerts are triggered whenever the price crosses above the upper band or below the lower band, giving you timely notifications of potential breakout or breakdown scenarios.
Overbought/Oversold Visualization: The background of the chart changes color when the price crosses above the upper band (indicating overbought conditions) or below the lower band (indicating oversold conditions), providing a visual cue to help you identify market extremes.
Labeling for Significant Events: Labels appear on the chart whenever the price crosses the upper or lower bands, helping you quickly identify key moments for further analysis.
This script is designed for traders who want to leverage Bollinger Bands in their technical analysis but require additional flexibility and customization options. Whether you're using it for trend analysis, volatility assessment, or identifying overbought and oversold conditions, this tool can be tailored to fit a wide variety of trading styles.
Usage:
Ideal for traders looking to enhance the standard Bollinger Bands with more dynamic and customizable features.
Suitable for any market, including stocks, forex, and cryptocurrencies.
Useful in identifying volatility squeezes, breakouts, and potential reversal points.
Bollinger Bands Entry/Exit ThresholdsBollinger Bands Entry/Exit Thresholds
Author of enhancements: chuckaschultz
Inspired and adapted from the original 'Bollinger Bands Breakout Oscillator' by LuxAlgo
Overview
Pairs nicely with Contrarian 100 MA
The Bollinger Bands Entry/Exit Thresholds is a powerful momentum-based indicator designed to help traders identify potential entry and exit points in trending or breakout markets. By leveraging Bollinger Bands, this indicator quantifies price deviations from the bands to generate bullish and bearish momentum signals, displayed as an oscillator. It includes customizable entry and exit signals based on user-defined thresholds, with visual cues plotted either on the oscillator panel or directly on the price chart.
This indicator is ideal for traders looking to capture breakout opportunities or confirm trend strength, with flexible settings to adapt to various markets and trading styles.
How It Works
The Bollinger Bands Entry/Exit Thresholds calculates two key metrics:
Bullish Momentum (Bull): Measures the extent to which the price exceeds the upper Bollinger Band, expressed as a percentage (0–100).
Bearish Momentum (Bear): Measures the extent to which the price falls below the lower Bollinger Band, also expressed as a percentage (0–100).
The indicator generates:
Long Entry Signals: Triggered when the bearish momentum (bear) crosses below a user-defined Long Threshold (default: 40). This suggests weakening bearish pressure, potentially indicating a reversal or breakout to the upside.
Exit Signals: Triggered when the bullish momentum (bull) crosses below a user-defined Sell Threshold (default: 80), indicating a potential reduction in bullish momentum and a signal to exit long positions.
Signals are visualized as tiny colored dots:
Long Entry: Blue dots, plotted either at the bottom of the oscillator or below the price bar (depending on user settings).
Exit Signal: White dots, plotted either at the top of the oscillator or above the price bar.
Calculation Methodology
Bollinger Bands:
A user-defined Length (default: 14) is used to calculate an Exponential Moving Average (EMA) of the source price (default: close).
Standard deviation is computed over the same length, multiplied by a user-defined Multiplier (default: 1.0).
Upper Band = EMA + (Standard Deviation × Multiplier)
Lower Band = EMA - (Standard Deviation × Multiplier)
Bull and Bear Momentum:
For each bar in the lookback period (length), the indicator calculates:
Bullish Momentum: The sum of positive deviations of the price above the upper band, normalized by the total absolute deviation from the upper band, scaled to a 0–100 range.
Bearish Momentum: The sum of positive deviations of the price below the lower band, normalized by the total absolute deviation from the lower band, scaled to a 0–100 range.
Formula:
bull = (sum of max(price - upper, 0) / sum of abs(price - upper)) * 100
bear = (sum of max(lower - price, 0) / sum of abs(lower - price)) * 100
Signal Generation:
Long Entry: Triggered when bear crosses below the Long Threshold.
Exit: Triggered when bull crosses below the Sell Threshold.
Settings
Length: Lookback period for EMA and standard deviation (default: 14).
Multiplier: Multiplier for standard deviation to adjust Bollinger Band width (default: 1.0).
Source: Input price data (default: close).
Long Threshold: Bearish momentum level below which a long entry signal is generated (default: 40).
Sell Threshold: Bullish momentum level below which an exit signal is generated (default: 80).
Plot Signals on Main Chart: Option to display entry/exit signals on the price chart instead of the oscillator panel (default: false).
Style:
Bullish Color: Color for bullish momentum plot (default: #f23645).
Bearish Color: Color for bearish momentum plot (default: #089981).
Visual Features
Bull and Bear Plots: Displayed as colored lines with gradient fills for visual clarity.
Midline: Horizontal line at 50 for reference.
Threshold Lines: Dashed green line for Long Threshold and dashed red line for Sell Threshold.
Signal Dots:
Long Entry: Tiny blue dots (below price bar or at oscillator bottom).
Exit: Tiny white dots (above price bar or at oscillator top).
How to Use
Add to Chart: Apply the indicator to your TradingView chart.
Adjust Settings: Customize the Length, Multiplier, Long Threshold, and Sell Threshold to suit your trading strategy.
Interpret Signals:
Enter a long position when a blue dot appears, indicating bearish momentum dropping below the Long Threshold.
Exit the long position when a white dot appears, indicating bullish momentum dropping below the Sell Threshold.
Toggle Plot Location: Enable Plot Signals on Main Chart to display signals on the price chart for easier integration with price action analysis.
Combine with Other Tools: Use alongside other indicators (e.g., trendlines, support/resistance) to confirm signals.
Notes
This indicator is inspired by LuxAlgo’s Bollinger Bands Breakout Oscillator but has been enhanced with customizable entry/exit thresholds and signal plotting options.
Best used in conjunction with other technical analysis tools to filter false signals, especially in choppy or range-bound markets.
Adjust the Multiplier to make the Bollinger Bands wider or narrower, affecting the sensitivity of the momentum calculations.
Disclaimer
This indicator is provided for educational and informational purposes only.
Support BandsSupport Bands – Discount Zones for Bitcoin
⚡Overview:
-The Support Bands indicator identifies one of the most tested and respected support zones for Bitcoin using moving averages from higher timeframes.
-These zones are visualized through colored bands (blue, white, and violet), simplifying the decision making process especially for less experienced traders who seek high-probability areas to accumulate Bitcoin during retracements.
-Band levels are based on manual backtesting and real-world price behavior throughout Bitcoin’s history.
-Each zone reflects a different degree of support strength, from temporary pullback zones to historical bottoms.
⚡️ Key Characteristics:
-Highlights discount zones where Bitcoin has historically shown strong reactions.
-Uses 3 different levels of supports based on EMA/SMA combinations.
-Offers a clean, non-intrusive overlay that reduces chart clutter.
⚡ How to Use:
-Open your chart on the 1W timeframe and select the BTC Bitstamp or BLX symbol, as they provide the most complete historical data, ensuring optimal performance of the indicator.
-Use the bands as reference zones for support and potential pullbacks.
- Level 3 (violet band) historically marks the bottom of Bitcoin bear markets and is ideal for long-term entries during deep corrections.
- Level 2 (white band) often signals macro reaccumulation zones but usually requires 1–3 months of consolidation before a breakout. If the price closes below and then retests this level as resistance for 1–2 weekly candles, it often marks the start of a macro downtrend.
-Level 1 (blue band) acts as short-term support during strong bullish moves, typically after a successful rebound from Level 2.
⚡ What Makes It Unique:
- This script merges moving averages per level into three simplified bands for clearer analysis.
-Reduces chart noise by avoiding multiple overlapping lines, helping you make faster and cleaner decisions.
- Built from manual market study based on recurring Bitcoin behavior, not just random code.
-Historically backtested:
-Level 3 (violet band) until today has always marked the bitcoin bearmarket bottom.
- Level 2 (white band) is the strongest support during bull markets; losing it often signals a macro trend reversal.
- Level 1 is frequently retested during impulsive rallies and can act as short-term support or resistance.
⚡ Disclaimer:
-This script is a visual tool to assist with market analysis.
-It does not generate buy or sell signals, nor does it predict future movements.
-Historical performance is not indicative of future results.
-Always use independent judgment and proper risk management.
⚡ Why Use Support Bands:
-Ideal for traders who want clarity without dozens of lines on their charts.
- Helps identify logical zones for entry or reaccumulation.
- Based on actual market behavior rather than hypothetical setups.
-If the blue band (Level 1) doesn't hold as support, the price often moves to the white band (Level 2), and if that fails too, the violet band (Level 3) is typically the last strong support. By dividing your capital into three planned entries, one at each level,you can manage risk more effectively compared to entering blindly without this structure.
VWAP Bands with ML [CryptoSea]VWAP Machine Learning Bands is an advanced indicator designed to enhance trading analysis by integrating VWAP with a machine learning-inspired adaptive smoothing approach. This tool helps traders identify trend-based support and resistance zones, predict potential price movements, and generate dynamic trade signals.
Key Features
Adaptive ML VWAP Calculation: Uses a dynamically adjusted SMA-based VWAP model with volatility sensitivity for improved trend analysis.
Forecasting Mechanism: The 'Forecast' parameter shifts the ML output forward, providing predictive insights into potential price movements.
Volatility-Based Band Adjustments: The 'Sigma' parameter fine-tunes the impact of volatility on ML smoothing, adapting to market conditions.
Multi-Tier Standard Deviation Bands: Includes two levels of bands to define potential breakout or mean-reversion zones.
Dynamic Trend-Based Colouring: The VWAP and ML lines change colour based on their relative positions, visually indicating bullish and bearish conditions.
Custom Signal Detection Modes: Allows traders to choose between signals from Band 1, Band 2, or both, for more tailored trade setups.
In the image below, you can see an example of the bands on higher timeframe showing good mean reversion signal opportunities, these tend to work better in ranging markets rather than strong trending ones.
How It Works
VWAP & ML Integration: The script computes VWAP and applies a machine learning-inspired adjustment using SMA smoothing and volatility-based adaptation.
Forecasting Impact: The 'Forecast' setting shifts the ML output forward in time, allowing for anticipatory trend analysis.
Volatility Scaling (Sigma): Adjusts the ML smoothing sensitivity based on market volatility, providing more responsive or stable trend lines.
Trend Confirmation via Colouring: The VWAP line dynamically switches colour depending on whether it is above or below the ML output.
Multi-Level Band Analysis: Two standard deviation-based bands provide a framework for identifying breakouts, trend reversals, or continuation patterns.
In the example below, we can see some of the most reliable signals where we have mean reversion signals from the band whilst the price is also pulling back into the VWAP, these signals have the additional confluence which can give you a higher probabilty move.
Alerts
Bullish Signal Band 1: Alerts when the price crosses above the lower ML Band 1.
Bearish Signal Band 1: Alerts when the price crosses below the upper ML Band 1.
Bullish Signal Band 2: Alerts when the price crosses above the lower ML Band 2.
Bearish Signal Band 2: Alerts when the price crosses below the upper ML Band 2.
Filtered Bullish Signal: Alerts when a bullish signal is triggered based on the selected signal detection mode.
Filtered Bearish Signal: Alerts when a bearish signal is triggered based on the selected signal detection mode.
Application
Trend & Momentum Analysis: Helps traders identify key market trends and potential momentum shifts.
Dynamic Support & Resistance: Standard deviation bands serve as adaptive price zones for potential breakouts or reversals.
Enhanced Trade Signal Confirmation: The integration of ML smoothing with VWAP provides clearer entry and exit signals.
Customizable Risk Management: Allows users to adjust parameters for fine-tuned signal detection, aligning with their trading strategy.
The VWAP Machine Learning Bands indicator offers traders an innovative tool to improve market entries, recognize potential reversals, and enhance trend analysis with intelligent data-driven signals.
Kernel Regression Bands SuiteMulti-Kernel Regression Bands
A versatile indicator that applies kernel regression smoothing to price data, then dynamically calculates upper and lower bands using a wide variety of deviation methods. This tool is designed to help traders identify trend direction, volatility, and potential reversal zones with customizable visual styles.
Key Features
Multiple Kernel Types: Choose from 17+ kernel regression styles (Gaussian, Laplace, Epanechnikov, etc.) for smoothing.
Flexible Band Calculation: Select from 12+ deviation types including Standard Deviation, Mean/Median Absolute Deviation, Exponential, True Range, Hull, Parabolic SAR, Quantile, and more.
Adaptive Bands: Bands are calculated around the kernel regression line, with a user-defined multiplier.
Signal Logic: Trend state is determined by crossovers/crossunders of price and bands, coloring the regression line and band fills accordingly.
Custom Color Modes: Six unique color palettes for visual clarity and personal preference.
Highly Customizable Inputs: Adjust kernel type, lookback, deviation method, band source, and more.
How to Use
Trend Identification: The regression line changes color based on the detected trend (up/down)
Volatility Zones: Bands expand/contract with volatility, helping spot breakouts or mean-reversion opportunities.
Visual Styling: Use color modes to match your chart theme or highlight specific market states.
Credits:
Kernel regression logic adapted from:
ChartPrime | Multi-Kernel-Regression-ChartPrime (Link in the script)
Disclaimer
This script is for educational and informational purposes only. Not financial advice. Use at your own risk.
Projection Bandwidth [CC]The Projection Bandwidth was created by Mel Widner (Stocks and Commodities Jul 1995) and this is another of my series of indicators that I consider undiscovered gems. For those of you who are unaware, the Bandwidth indicator measures the distance between the high and low bands and if you remember from my Projection Bands script, the Projection Bands give pretty accurate early signals of trend reversals and followed fairly closely by a large bulge in the bands. The large bulges in the bands essentially act as the confirmation that the trend reversal is happening and so that brings me to this indicator. This indicator gives signals based on if it has reached a peak or a valley. Both extremes mean that the current trend is ending and I have color coded it based on the buy and sell signals from my Projection Bands indicator. I have included strong buy and sell signals in addition to normal ones so strong signals are darker in color and normal signals are lighter in color. Buy when the line turns green and sell when it turns red.
Let me know if there are any other scripts or indicators you would like to see me publish!
+ Magic Carpet BandsFun name for an indicator, eh? Well, it is true, I think; they look like magic carpets. They're actually pretty simple actually. They're Keltner Channels smoothed with a moving average. If you go down to the lookback period for the bands and set it to 1, you'll recognize them immediately.
Digging a bit deeper you see there are four magic carpets on the chart. The inner ones are set to a multiplier of 2, and the outer to a multiplier of 4. Each "carpet" is composed of two smoothed upper or lower Keltner Channels bounds, both with an optional offset, one of which is set to 13, and the other to 0 by default; and an optional color fill between these. There is also a color fill between the outer and inner carpets which gives them an interesting 3-dimensional aspect at times. They can look a bit like tunnels by default.
My thinking around the idea of using an offset with the bands is that if we assume these things to provide a dynamic support and resistance, and previous support and resistance maintains status as support and resistance until proven otherwise, then by putting an offset to past data we are creating a more obvious visual indication of that support or resistance in the present. The default offset is set to 13 bars back, so if price found resistance at some point around 13 bars ago, and price is currently revisiting it we assume it is still resistance, and that offset band is there to give us a strong visual aid. Obviously it's not foolproof, but nothing is.
Beyond that most interesting part of the indicator you have a nice selection of moving averages which the bands are calculated off of. By default it's set to my UMA. The bands themselves also have a selection of moving averages for how the keltner channels are smoothed. And a note: because the UMA and RDMA are averages of different length MAs, they can not be adjusted other than via the multiplier that sets the distance from the moving average.
The indicator is multi-timeframe, and the moving average can be colored based on a higher timeframe as well.
I popped in the divergence indicator here too. You can choose from RSI and OBV, and the divergences will be plotted on the chart. Working on finding a way to be able to have the bands/MA set to a higher timeframe while plotting the divergences on the chart timeframe, but don't have an answer to that yet.
Alerts for moving average crosses, band touches, and divergences.
I like this one a lot. Enjoy!
Pictures below.
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One interesting thing about this indicator is that band twists often occur at areas of support or resistance. Simply drawing horizontal lines from previous twisted points can provide places from which you may look for strength or weakness to enter into a trade, or which you might use as targets for taking profits. The vertical lines are just showing the point on the chart when the cross occurred.
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Above is a Jurik MA with a bunch of adjustments made to the bands, and the moving average itself. Everything is super adjustable, so you can play around and have fun with them quite a bit.
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Just a different MA and bands.
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RSI Bands, RSI %B and RSI BandwidthRSI bands provide an intuitive way of visualizing how the price movement causes RSI to move with in its range (0-100). Upper/Lower bands signify overbought and oversold levels respectively (Default: 70/30, you can customize them via options page). These bands closely match what Constance Brown explains in her book "Technical Analysis for the Trading Professional".
I have also coded up 2 scripts to visualize %B and Bandwidth, just as in BollingerBands. As you can see %B is equivalent to the actual RSI. Along with RSI_Bandwidth and %B, the bands convey a lot of information.
Another tip is to render Bollinger Bands along with RSIBands...endless possibilities :)
I have included all 3 scripts in the same chart, as they are all related. Since TradingView doesn't allow sharing more than one script in the same chart, you can only "Add script" RSI Bands.
If you want to use RSI %B and Bandwidth, follow this guide to "Make mine" this chart and get access to the source:
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For the complete list of my indicators, check this post:
Kalman Supertrend (High vs Low) Bands by Skyito V2Inspired by BackQuant's Kalman Hull Supertrend, this upgraded version replaces the typical Kalman-close method with Kalman-filtered High and Low sources. This approach provides clearer trend visualization and helps confirm potential breakouts or reversals using clean, directional candle signals.
The core logic revolves around BB (Band Buy) and SS (Band Sell) signals:
BB appears only when a candle fully breaks above both Kalman High and Low bands.
SS appears when a candle fully breaks below both bands.
These clean triggers help avoid false signals and are excellent for capturing high-probability trend shifts.
✅ The Supertrend line is also included and can be toggled on or off — useful for those who prefer early trend detection or confirmation.
🆕 Why the SMA Band was Included
To complement the Kalman band system, a Moving Average Band (default: SMA 200) is added:
It helps detect the long-term trend direction.
Candles are colored green when above the SMA band and red when below.
This visual cue strengthens trend confidence and adds an extra layer for filtering trades.
The MA band and coloring can be turned on or off based on preference.
This tool is built for traders who want a clean trend-following and breakout confirmation system. It can be used as a standalone strategy or paired with price action, volume, or support/resistance tools.
Bollinger Bands Filter
Bollinger Bands is a classic indicator that uses a simple moving average of 20 periods, along with plots of upper and lower bands that are 2 standard deviations away from the basis line. These bands help visualize price volatility and trend based on where the price is, in relation to the bands.
Bollinger Bands filter plots a long signal when price closes above the upper band and plots a short signal when price closes below the lower band. It doesn't take into account any other parameters such as Volume/RSI/ Fundamentals etc, so user must use discretion based on confirmations from another indicator or based on fundamentals.
The filter works great when the price closes above/below upper/lower bands with continuation on next bar. It is definitely useful to have this filter along with other indicators to get early glimpse of breach/fail of bands on candle close during BB squeeze or based on volatility.
This can be used on Heikin Ashi candles for spotting trends, but HA candles are not recommended for trade entries as they don't reflect true price of the asset.
This filter's default is 55 SMA and 1 standard deviation, but these can be changed from settings.
It is definitely worth reading the 22 rules of Bollinger Bands written by John Bollinger.
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Note:
1. Alerts can be created for long and short signals using "Once per bar close".
2. The indicator doesn't repaint.
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DEnvelope [Better Bollinger Bands]*** ***
Bollinger Bands (BB) usually expand quickly after a volatility increase but contract more slowly as volatility declines. This extended time it takes for BB to contract after a volatility drop can make trading some instruments using BB alone difficult or less profitable.
In the October 1998 issue of "Futures" there is an article written by Dennis McNicholl called "Better Bollinger Bands", in which the author recommends improving BB by modifying:
- the center line formula &
- different equations for calculating the bands.
These bands, called "DEnvelope", follow price more closely and respond faster to changes in volatility with these modifications.
Fore more indicators, check out my "Master Index of indicators" (Also check my published charts page for new ones I haven't added to that list):
More scripts related to DEnvelope:
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- DEnvelope Bandwidth: pastebin.com
- DEnvelope %B : pastebin.com
Sample chart with above indicators: www.tradingview.com
Inverse BandsThis was the result of quite some time spent examining how much information could be gleamed by studying the interactions between Keltner Channels, STARC Bands and Bollinger Bands. I was surprised by the results.
First of all, there are four fills that are black. Set the transparency of those to 0 and you'll see this indicator the way that it's meant to be seen. Those fills belong to unused sections of the Bollinger Bands.
There are two clouds which represent STARC Bands and the Keltner Channel. There is some delay when they flip from bullish (green) to bearish (red), but they are indicative of the trend. The space between them is black and the narrower that space is, the greater volatility is. Because of this, we don't need the exterior Bollinger Bands.
The Bollinger Bands remain visible as the yellow interior clouds on the top cloud and the blue interior clouds on the bottom cloud. Often, the thicker the yellow or blue cloud is, the less severe a throwback from a given trend reversal will be. Often the thinner that yellow or blue cloud is, the more severe the trend reversal will be. If price is rising into a thin interior yellow cloud, the following dip will be substantial. If price action dips towards a thicker interior blue cloud, often the pump following that dump will be less enthusiastic.
We preserve the Keltner Channel and STARC bands as our cloud because the way that they interact with the three basis lines yields a lot of information.
The yellow Bollinger basis line tells us about trend strength. The closer the BB basis line is to the top of the top cloud or the bottom of the bottom cloud, the stronger the trend is. When it enters the cloud very close to the bottom of the bottom cloud, you know you're looking at a strong pump, and vice versa when it's close to the top of the top cloud.
The purple Keltner Channel basis line and orange STARC Band basis line can forecast short term trend changes one candlestick in advance by contacting any line in either cloud. The moment either basis line touches or crosses any boundary of the clouds, you know that the next candle will change directions. In an uptrend, a touch or cross means the next candle will have a lower high point. In a downtrend, a cross or touch means the next candle will have a higher high point. This is most useful in scalping.
It'd be pretty easy to slap some crossover alerts on to this and useful considering that they come a candle in advance. Feel free to further explore and develop this.
Resampling Reverse Engineering Bands [DW]This is an experimental study designed to reverse engineer price levels from centered oscillators at user defined sample rates.
This study aims to educate users on the process of oscillator reverse engineering, and to give users an alternative perspective on some of the most commonly used oscillators in the trading game.
Reverse engineering price levels from an oscillator is actually a rather simple, straightforward process.
Rather than plugging price values into a function to solve for oscillator values, we rearrange the function using some basic algebraic operations and plug in a specified oscillator value to solve for price values instead.
This process tells us what price value is needed in order for the oscillator to equal a certain value.
For example, if you wanted to know what price value would be considered “overbought” or “oversold” according to your oscillator, you can do that using this process.
In this study, the reverse engineering functions are used to calculate the price values of user defined high and low oscillator thresholds, and the price values for the oscillator center.
This allows you to visualize what prices will trigger thresholds as a sort of confidence interval, which is information that isn't inherently available when simply analyzing the oscillator directly.
This script is equipped with three reverse engineering functions to choose from for calculating the band values:
-> Reverse Relative Strength Index (RRSI)
-> Reverse Stochastic Oscillator (RStoch)
-> Reverse Commodity Channel Index (RCCI)
You can easily select the function you want to utilize from the "Band Calculation Type" dropdown tab.
These functions are specially designed to calculate at any sample rate (up to 1 bar per sample) utilizing the process of downsampling that I introduced in my Resampling Filter Pack.
The sample rate can be determined with any of these three methods:
-> BPS - Resamples based on the number of bars.
-> Interval - Resamples based on time in multiples of current charting timeframe.
-> PA - Resamples based on changes in price action by a specified size. The PA algorithm in this script is derived from my Range Filter algorithm.
The range for PA method can be sized in points, pips, ticks, % of price, ATR, average change, and absolute quantity.
Utilizing downsampled rates allows you to visualize the reverse engineered values of an oscillator calculated at larger sample scales.
This can be rather beneficial for trend analysis since lower sample rates completely remove certain levels of noise.
By default, the sample rate is set to 1 BPS, which is the same as bar-to-bar calculation. Feel free to experiment with the sample rate parameters and configure them how you like.
Custom bar colors are included as well. The color scheme is based on disparity between sources and the reverse engineered center level.
In addition, background highlights are included to indicate when price is outside the bands, thus indicating "overbought" and "oversold" conditions according to the thresholds you set.
I also included four external output variables for easy integration of signals with other scripts:
-> Trend Signals (Current Resolution Prices) - Outputs 1 for bullish and -1 for bearish based on disparity between current resolution source and the central level output.
-> Trend Signals (Resampled Prices) - Outputs 1 for bullish and -1 for bearish based on disparity between resampled source and the central level output.
-> Outside Band Signal (Current Resolution Prices) - Outputs 1 for overbought and -1 for oversold based on current resolution source being outside the bands. Returns 0 otherwise.
-> Outside Band Signal (Resampled Prices) - Outputs 1 for overbought and -1 for oversold based on resampled source being outside the bands. Returns 0 otherwise.
To use these signals with another script, simply select the corresponding external output you want to use from your script's source input dropdown tab.
Reverse engineering oscillators is a simple, yet powerful approach to incorporate into your momentum or trend analysis setup.
By incorporating projected price levels from oscillators into our analysis setups, we are able to gain valuable insights, make (potentially) smarter trading decisions, and visualize the oscillators we know and love in a totally different way.
I hope you all find this script useful and enjoyable!
Mean Reversion w/ Bollinger BandsThis is a more advanced version of my original mean reversion script.
It employs the famous Bollinger Bands.
This robot will buy when price falls below the lower Bollinger Band, and sell when price moves above the upper Bollinger Band.
I've only tested it on the S&P 500, though you could try it out on other assets to see the backtest performance.
During the recent COVID-19 bear market drop, it produced several buy signals on the S&P which I followed, and made some nice gains so far.
I still think this would make a better investing strategy (buy undervalued / sell over-valued), rather than a trading strategy.
I use this robot for my long term portfolio.
Auto-Anchored MA with Deviation BandsAuto-Anchored MA with Deviation Bands
✨ Features
📈 Auto-Anchored MA: Calculates moving averages (EMA, SMA, EWMA, WMA, VWAP, TEMA) anchored to user-defined periods (Hour, Day, Week, etc.).📏 Deviation Bands: Plots upper/lower bands using Percentage or Standard Deviation modes for volatility analysis.⚙️ Customizable Timeframes: Choose anchor periods from Hour to Year for flexible trend analysis.🎨 Visuals: Displays MA and bands with gradient fills, customizable colors, and adjustable display bars.⏱️ Countdown Table: Shows bars since the last anchor for easy tracking.🛠️ Smoothing: Applies smoothing to bands for cleaner visuals.
🛠️ How to Use
Add to Chart: Apply the indicator on TradingView.
Configure Inputs:
Anchor Settings: Select anchor period (e.g., Day, Week).
MA Settings: Choose MA type (e.g., VWAP, TEMA).
Deviation Settings: Set deviation mode (Percentage/Std Dev) and multipliers.
Display Settings: Adjust bars to display, colors, and gradient fill.
Analyze: View MA, deviation bands, and countdown table on the chart.
Track Trends: Use bands as dynamic support/resistance and monitor anchor resets.
🎯 Why Use It?
Dynamic Analysis: Auto-anchors MA to key timeframes for adaptive trend tracking.
Volatility Insight: Deviation bands highlight potential breakouts or reversals.
Customizable: Tailor MA type, timeframe, and visuals to your trading style.
User-Friendly: Clear visuals and countdown table simplify analysis.
📝 Notes
Ensure sufficient bars for accurate MA and deviation calculations.
Gradient fill enhances readability but can be disabled for simplicity.
Best used with complementary indicators like RSI or Bollinger Bands for robust strategies.
Happy trading! 🚀📈
Combo 2/20 EMA & Bandpass Filter by TamarokDescription:
This strategy combines a 2/20 exponential moving average (EMA) crossover with a custom bandpass filter to generate buy and sell signals.
Use the Fast EMA and Slow EMA inputs to adjust trend sensitivity, and the Bandpass Filter Length, Delta, and Zones to fine-tune momentum turns.
Signals occur when both EMA and BPF agree in direction, with optional reversal and time filters.
How to use:
1. Add the script to your chart in TradingView.
2. Adjust the EMA and BP Filter parameters to match your asset’s volatility.
3. Enable ‘Reverse Signals’ to trade counter-trend, or use the time filter to limit sessions.
4. Set alerts on Long Alert and Short Alert for automated notifications.
Inspiration:
Based on HPotter’s original combo strategy (Stocks & Commodities Mar 2010).
Updated to Pine Script v6 with streamlined code and alerts.
WARNING:
For purpose educate only
[COG]Adaptive Volatility Bands# Adaptive Volatility Bands (AVB) Indicator Guide for Traders
## Special Acknowledgment 🙌
This script is inspired by and builds upon the foundational work of **DonovanWall**, a respected contributor to the trading community. His innovative approach to adaptive indicators has been instrumental in developing this advanced trading tool.
## What is the Adaptive Volatility Bands Indicator?
The Adaptive Volatility Bands (AVB) is a sophisticated technical analysis tool designed to help traders understand market dynamics by creating dynamic, responsive price channels that adapt to changing market conditions. Unlike traditional static indicators, this script uses advanced mathematical techniques to create flexible bands that adjust to market volatility in real-time.
## Key Features and Inputs
### 1. Price and Filtering Options
- **Price Source**: Determines the base price used for calculations (default is HLC3 - Average of High, Low, and Close)
- **Filter Poles**: Controls the smoothness of the indicator (1-9 poles)
- Lower values: More responsive, more noise
- Higher values: Smoother, but slower to react
### 2. Volatility and Band Settings
- **Sample Length**: Determines how many bars are used to calculate volatility (default 144)
- **Volatility Multiplier**: Adjusts the width of the main bands (default 1.414)
- **Outer Band Multiplier**: Controls the width of the outer bands (default 2.5)
- **Inner Band Ratio**: Positions the inner bands between the center and outer bands (default 0.25)
### 3. Advanced Processing Options
- **Lag Reduction Mode**: Helps reduce indicator delay
- **Fast Response Mode**: Makes the indicator more responsive to recent price changes
### 4. Signal and Visualization Options
- **Show Entry Signals**: Displays buy and sell signals
- **Signal Display Style**: Choose between labels or shapes
- **Range Filter**: Adds an additional filter for signal validation
## How the Indicator Works
The Adaptive Volatility Bands create a dynamic price channel with three key components:
1. **Center Line**: Represents the core trend direction
2. **Inner Bands**: Closer to the center line
3. **Outer Bands**: Wider bands that show broader price potential
### Color Dynamics
- The indicator uses a smart color gradient system
- Colors change based on price position within the bands
- Helps visualize bullish (green/blue) and bearish (red) market conditions
## Trading Strategies for Beginners
### Basic Entry Signals
- **Buy Signal**:
- Price touches the center line from below
- Candle is bullish (closes higher than it opens)
- Price is above the center line
- Trend is upward
- **Sell Signal**:
- Price touches the center line from above
- Candle is bearish (closes lower than it opens)
- Price is below the center line
- Trend is downward
### Risk Management Tips
1. Use the bands to identify:
- Potential trend changes
- Volatility levels
- Support and resistance areas
2. Combine with other indicators for confirmation
3. Always use stop-loss orders
4. Adjust parameters to match your trading style and asset
## When to Use This Indicator
Best suited for:
- Trending markets
- Swing trading
- Identifying potential entry and exit points
- Understanding market volatility
### Recommended Markets
- Stocks
- Forex
- Cryptocurrencies
- Futures
## Customization
The script offers extensive customization:
- Adjust smoothness
- Change band multipliers
- Modify color schemes
- Enable/disable features like lag reduction
## Important Considerations for Beginners
🚨 **Disclaimer**:
- No indicator guarantees profits
- Always practice with a demo account first
- Learn and understand the indicator before live trading
- Market conditions change, so continually adapt your strategy
## Getting Started
1. Add the script to your TradingView chart
2. Experiment with different settings
3. Backtest on historical data
4. Start with small positions
5. Continuously learn and improve
Happy Trading! 📈🔍
