Stefan Krecher: Jeddingen DivergenceThe main idea is to identify a divergence between momentum and price movement. E.g. if the momentum is rising but price is going down - this is what we call a divergence. The divergence will be calculated by comparing the direction of the linear regression curve of the price with the linear regression curve of momentum.
A bearish divergence can be identified by a thick red line, a bullish divergence by a green line.
When there is a divergence, it is likeley that the current trend will change it's direction.
Looking at the chart, there are three divergences that need to get interpreted:
1) bearish divergence, RSI is overbought but MACD does not clearly indicate a trend change. Right after the divergence, price and momentum are going up. No clear signal for a sell trade
2) bearish divergence, RSI still overbought, MACD histogram peaked, MACD crossed the signal line, price and momentum are going down. Very clear constellation for a sell trade.
3) two bullish diverences, RSI is oversold, MACD crossover near the end of the second divergence, price and momentum started rising. Good constellation for a buy trade. Could act as exit signal for the beforementioned sell trade.
More information on the Jeddingen Divergence is available here: www.forexpython.com
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MasterEdge v4 — Trend & Momentum Presets with Filters & ATR RiskMasterEdge v4 — Trend & Momentum with Filters & ATR Risk
MasterEdge v4 is a multi‑timeframe trend and momentum indicator designed to help you stay on the right side of the market while controlling risk. It combines two classic signal engines—Donchian channel breakouts (à la Turtle Traders) and moving‑average crosses—with a suite of filters and risk tools to reduce false signals and keep you disciplined.
## Core features
- **Auto/manual presets:** Automatically adjusts look‑back lengths and thresholds based on the instrument (crypto, forex, indices, etc.) and chart timeframe, or lets you set them manually.
- **Higher‑timeframe bias:** Uses a non‑repainting higher‑timeframe EMA to determine whether the market is trending up or down and gates signals accordingly. You can choose the HTF yourself or let the auto‑engine pick one.
- **Dual signal modes:**
- *Donchian (Turtle)* mode enters on breakouts of an N‑bar channel and exits on a shorter channel.
- *MA Cross* mode buys when a fast EMA/SMA crosses above a slow EMA/SMA and sells on the opposite cross.
- **Advanced filters:** RSI momentum and ADX trend‑strength filters help avoid trades during choppy conditions. Optional volume and HTF‑slope filters require participation and higher‑timeframe momentum. A configurable **quality score** combines these filters so you only take higher‑probability setups.
- **ATR risk rails & position sizing:** Visual stop‑loss and target rails are calculated from ATR to adapt to volatility. An optional position‑size suggestion uses your account size and risk percentage to estimate how much to trade (for informational purposes only).
- **Session gating & status table:** Restrict signals to specific trading sessions. A live table shows your current settings, filter status, quality score and recommended position size, so you always know why a signal fired—or didn’t.
- **Alerts:** Separate long and short alerts with static JSON payloads let you hook the indicator into your notification or webhook workflow.
## How to use
1. **Select auto or manual:** Use the *Preset Mode* input. Auto mode adjusts lengths and thresholds to the ticker and timeframe; manual mode lets you set them explicitly.
2. **Choose a signal mode:** Pick between Donchian breakout or MA cross. Donchian is often better for lower‑timeframe breakouts; MA crosses smooth out noise on higher timeframes.
3. **Enable filters:** Turn on RSI, ADX, volume and/or slope filters and set your desired quality‑score threshold. Higher thresholds yield fewer, cleaner signals.
4. **Define risk:** If you want visual risk guides and position‑size suggestions, leave ATR rails on and input your account size, risk percentage and value per point.
5. **Timeframe pairing:** For intraday trading, try a 5 min chart with a 60 min bias; for swing trading, use a 1 h chart with a 4 h bias. The auto‑engine selects sensible higher‑timeframe defaults, but you can override them.
6. **Confirm signals:** The indicator plots green triangles below bars for long signals and red triangles above bars for short signals. The status table updates each bar with filter states and whether a signal is active.
**Disclaimer:** This script is for educational and analysis purposes only and is not financial advice. Always test on a demo account before trading live and tailor the settings to your strategy, risk tolerance and market behaviour.
SAR Oscillator [Bellsz]Converts Parabolic SAR into a normalized oscillator with crossover signals, gradient fills, and trend strength levels. A cleaner way to read SAR momentum. Making it easier to read momentum shifts, trend strength, and reversals directly in the sub-chart. Instead of dots on price only, this tool converts SAR dynamics into a smooth oscillator that highlights bias and turning points.
What it shows
Normalized Price Line — scaled view of price relative to SAR.
Normalized SAR Line — SAR value normalized across the high/low range.
SAR Dots — visual cue when crossovers occur (potential reversal or trend acceleration).
Gradient Fill — color-coded background for quick read of momentum direction/intensity.
Guide Levels — ±50 baseline to track trend strength and overextension.
Why use it
Converts SAR into an oscillator format, easier to compare across instruments & timeframes.
Highlights momentum shifts early (crossovers, gradient flips).
Adds structure with gradient fill and baselines, making SAR more actionable than standard dot plots.
Works as a trend bias filter or confirmation tool alongside other indicators.
Inputs
Acceleration / Increment / Maximum — adjust SAR sensitivity.
Custom Colors — choose your scheme for price, SAR, and gradients.
Best practices
Use on intraday or swing TFs as a trend bias filter.
Look for Normalized Price crossing Normalized SAR as potential entry signals.
Watch how SAR dots cluster near ±100 for exhaustion or reversal signals.
Notes
This is a visual enhancement of SAR; it does not repaint.
Combine with volume, FVGs, or session models for added context.
Triple EMA with Alert | 21, 50, 200 EMA Strategy + Crossover🚀 Boost your trading edge with the Triple EMA with Alert — a professional-grade indicator designed for traders who want precise, real-time trend confirmation across short, medium, and long-term market movements.
🔹 What Makes This Indicator Powerful?
Three Adjustable EMAs — Default: 21, 50, 200 periods (fully customizable 1–200).
Toggle Visibility — Show only the EMAs you need for your strategy.
Real-Time Alerts — Get notified instantly when:
EMA 1 crosses EMA 2 → short-term trend change.
EMA 2 crosses EMA 3 → medium-term trend alignment.
Works on All Markets & Timeframes — Forex, crypto, stocks, indices, and commodities.
🔹 Why Traders Love It
📊 Multi-Timeframe Trend Confirmation — Filter out noise and trade with market momentum.
🎯 Accurate Crossover Signals — Identify bullish and bearish momentum shifts.
🔔 Hands-Free Monitoring — Alerts keep you informed even when you’re away from the chart.
💡 Versatile for Any Strategy — Perfect for scalping, swing trading, or long-term investing.
🔹 How to Use It
Bullish Signal — EMA 1 crossing above EMA 2 or EMA 2 crossing above EMA 3.
Bearish Signal — EMA 1 crossing below EMA 2 or EMA 2 crossing below EMA 3.
Combine with support/resistance zones, RSI, or volume for higher probability trades.
📌 Pro Tip:
Use EMA 21 & EMA 50 for momentum confirmation.
Use EMA 200 to spot the overall market direction.
If you’re serious about trend trading with precision, the Triple EMA with Alert will keep you one step ahead of market moves — no more missed entries or exits.
Neural Pulse System [Alpha Extract]Neural Pulse System (NPS)
The Neural Pulse System (NPS) is a custom technical indicator that analyzes price action through a probabilistic lens, offering a dynamic view of bullish and bearish tendencies.
Unlike traditional binary classification models, NPS employs Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression with dynamically computed coefficients to produce a smooth probability output ranging from -1 to 1.
Paired with ATR-based bands, this indicator provides an intuitive and volatility-aware approach to trend analysis.
🔶 CALCULATION
The Neural Pulse System utilizes OLS regression to compute probabilities of bullish or bearish price action while incorporating ATR-based bands for volatility context:
Dynamic Coefficients: Coefficients are recalculated in real-time and scaled up to ensure the regression adapts to evolving market conditions.
Ordinary Least Squares (OLS): Uses OLS regression instead of gradient descent for more precise and efficient coefficient estimation.
ATR Bands: Smoothed Average True Range (ATR) bands serve as dynamic boundaries, framing the regression within market volatility.
Probability Output: Instead of a binary result, the output is a continuous probability curve (-1 to 1), helping traders gauge the strength of bullish or bearish momentum.
Formula:
OLS Regression = Line of best fit minimizing squared errors
Probability Signal = Transformed regression output scaled to -1 (bearish) to 1 (bullish)
ATR Bands = Smoothed Average True Range (ATR) to frame price movements within market volatility
🔶 DETAILS
📊 Visual Features:
Probability Curve: Smooth probability signal ranging from -1 (bearish) to 1 (bullish)
ATR Bands: Price action is constrained within volatility bands, preventing extreme deviations
Color-Coded Signals:
Blue to Green: Increasing probability of bullish momentum
Orange to Red: Increasing probability of bearish momentum
Interpretation:
Bullish Bias: Probability output consistently above 0 suggests a bullish trend.
Bearish Bias: Probability output consistently below 0 indicates bearish pressure.
Reversals: Extreme values near -1 or 1, followed by a move toward 0, may signal potential trend reversals.
🔶 EXAMPLES
📌 Trend Identification: Use the probability output to gauge trend direction.
📌Example: On a 1-hour chart, NPS moves from -0.5 to 0.8 as price breaks resistance, signaling a bullish trend.
Reversal Signals: Watch for probability extremes near -1 or 1 followed by a reversal toward 0.
Example: NPS hits 0.9, price touches the upper ATR band, then both retreat—indicating a potential pullback.
📌 Example snapshots:
Volatility Context: ATR bands help assess whether price action aligns with typical market conditions.
Example: During low volatility, the probability signal hovers near 0, and ATR bands tighten, suggesting a potential breakout.
🔶 SETTINGS
Customization Options:
ATR Period – Defines lookback length for ATR calculation (shorter = more responsive, longer = smoother).
ATR Multiplier – Adjusts band width for better volatility capture.
Regression Length – Controls how many bars feed into the coefficient calculation (longer = smoother, shorter = more reactive).
Scaling Factor – Adjusts the strength of regression coefficients.
Output Smoothing – Option to apply a moving average for a cleaner probability curve
MONEYZEYAH | MAIN MOMENTUM INDICATOREffortlessly track momentum and trend reversals with this streamlined indicator that overlays RSI (Relative Strength Index) and MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) in a single, easy-to-read format.
🔹 Key Features:
Dual Analysis – Combines RSI and MACD on the same panel, reducing clutter and enhancing chart clarity.
Crossover Alerts:
🟢 Green Dot – Bullish MACD crossover below the zero line, signaling potential upward momentum.
🔴 Red Dot – Bearish MACD crossover above the zero line, indicating possible downward pressure.
⚫ RSI Overlay – Clean gray lines display basic RSI to help identify overbought and oversold conditions.
🎯 Why Use This Indicator?
Saves screen space by combining two essential momentum tools.
Instantly spot reversal signals without flipping between indicators.
Ideal for traders who value simplicity and efficiency.
Twiggs Money FlowTwiggs Money Flow (TMF)
This indicator is an implementation of the Twiggs Money Flow (TMF), a volume-based tool designed to measure buying and selling pressure over a specified period. TMF is an enhancement of Chaikin Money Flow (CMF), utilizing more sophisticated smoothing techniques for improved accuracy and reduced noise. This version is highly customizable and includes advanced features for both new and experienced traders.
What is Twiggs Money Flow?
Twiggs Money Flow was developed by Colin Twiggs to provide a clearer picture of market momentum and the balance between buyers and sellers. It uses a combination of price action, trading volume, and range calculations to assess whether a market is under buying or selling pressure.
Unlike traditional volume indicators, TMF incorporates Weighted Moving Averages (WMA) by default but allows for other moving average types (SMA, EMA, VWMA) for added flexibility. This makes it adaptable to various trading styles and market conditions.
Features of This Script:
Customizable Moving Average Types:
Select from SMA , EMA , WMA , or VWMA to smooth volume and price-based calculations.
Tailor the indicator to align with your trading strategy or the asset's behavior.
Optional HMA Smoothing:
Apply Hull Moving Average (HMA) smoothing for a cleaner, faster-reacting TMF line.
Perfect for traders who want to reduce lag and capture trends earlier.
Dynamic Thresholds for Signal Filtering:
Set user-defined thresholds for Long (LT) and Short (ST) signals to highlight significant momentum.
Focus on actionable trends by ignoring noise around neutral levels.
Bar Coloring for Visual Clarity:
Automatically colors your chart bars based on TMF values:
Aqua for strong bullish signals (above the long threshold).
Fuchsia for strong bearish signals (below the short threshold).
Gray for neutral or undecided market conditions.
Ensures that trend direction and strength are visually intuitive.
Configurable Lookback Period:
Adjust the sensitivity of TMF by customizing the length of the lookback period to suit different timeframes and market conditions.
How It Works:
True Range Calculation: The script determines the high, low, and close range to calculate buying and selling pressure.
Adjusted Volume: Incorporates the relationship between price and volume to gauge whether trading activity is favoring buyers or sellers.
Weighted Moving Averages (WMAs): Smooths both volume and adjusted volume values to eliminate erratic fluctuations.
TMF Line: Computes the ratio of adjusted volume to total volume, representing the net buying/selling pressure as a percentage.
HMA Option (if enabled): Smooths the TMF line further to reduce lag and enhance trend identification.
Bar Coloring Logic:
Bars are colored dynamically based on TMF values, thresholds, and smoothing preferences.
Provides an at-a-glance understanding of market conditions.
Input Parameters:
Lookback Period: Defines the number of bars used to calculate TMF (default: 21).
Use HMA Smoothing: Toggle Hull Moving Average smoothing (default: true).
HMA Smoothing Length: Length of the HMA smoothing period (default: 14).
Moving Average Type: Select SMA, EMA, WMA, or VWMA (default: WMA).
Long Threshold (LT): Threshold value above which a long signal is considered (default: 0).
Short Threshold (ST): Threshold value below which a short signal is considered (default: 0).
How to Use It:
Confirm Trends: TMF can validate trends by identifying periods of sustained buying or selling pressure.
Divergence Signals: Watch for divergences between price and TMF to anticipate potential reversals.
Filter Trades: Use the thresholds to ignore weak signals and focus on strong trends.
Combine with Other Indicators: Pair TMF with trend-following or momentum indicators (e.g., RSI, Bollinger Bands) for a comprehensive trading strategy.
Example Use Cases:
Spotting breakouts when TMF crosses above the long threshold.
Identifying sell-offs when TMF dips below the short threshold.
Avoiding sideways markets by ignoring neutral (gray) bars.
Notes:
This indicator is highly customizable, making it versatile across different assets (e.g., stocks, crypto, forex).
While the default settings are robust, tweaking the lookback period, moving average type, and thresholds is recommended for different trading instruments or strategies.
Always backtest thoroughly before applying the indicator to live trading.
This version of Twiggs Money Flow goes beyond standard implementations by offering advanced smoothing, custom thresholds, and enhanced visual feedback to give traders a competitive edge.
Add it to your charts and experience the power of volume-driven analysis!
X-Force Selector中文說明
X-Force 篩選者 是基於 Mark Minervini 概念設計的強勢標的篩選指標，旨在幫助交易者捕捉市場中的極端強勢標的。此指標運用多重篩選條件，使交易者能在價格達到特定關鍵位置時精準進場，專注於上漲動能強勁、突破阻力較小的標的。
指標篩選條件
100% 關鍵價位：當價格位於365根K棒的最低點的100%之上時，顯示該標的處於強勢區域，具備顯著的上漲動能。
25% 高點價位：同時，當價格位於365根K棒的高點以下25%之上時，代表該標的上方阻力較小，是一個潛在的突破信號。
滿足以上兩個條件的標的才會被視為進場機會，這符合 Minervini 所強調的「專注於強勢標的」的策略。Minervini 的概念強調當標的價格突破關鍵價位時，可能帶來更高的回報潛力，且風險相對較小。
加密貨幣與時間周期的應用
在加密貨幣交易中，1小時到4小時的小時間框架適合使用100%、66%、33%這些百分比範圍參數，以反映市場的高波動特性。對於更短周期，建議進一步縮小百分比，以提高指標對短期波動的敏感度，並增強篩選結果的準確性。
靈活的篩選與戰警風格
此指標的設計結合了 Minervini 的概念和戰警風格，旨在精準鎖定極具潛力的突破標的。X-Force 篩選者適合追隨趨勢的交易者，尤其是熱衷於 Mark Minervini 策略的投資者，使交易者能夠專注於市場中最具上漲動能的標的，實現更精確的進場決策。
English Description
X-Force Selector is a powerful trend-filtering indicator inspired by Mark Minervini’s trading concepts, designed to help traders capture assets with extreme strength in the market. By applying multiple filtering criteria, this indicator enables precise entry decisions when price reaches specific key levels, focusing on assets with strong upward momentum and minimal resistance.
Indicator Selection Criteria
100% Key Price Level: When the price is above 100% of the lowest low over the past 365 bars, it indicates the asset is in a strong zone with substantial upward momentum.
25% High Price Level: Additionally, when the price is within 25% below the 365-bar high, it signals reduced resistance above, indicating potential for a breakout.
Assets meeting both criteria are considered potential entry opportunities, aligning with Minervini's strategy of “focusing on strong assets.” Minervini’s concept emphasizes capturing high-potential assets as they break through critical levels, aiming for higher returns with relatively low risk.
Application to Cryptocurrency and Timeframes
In cryptocurrency trading, shorter timeframes such as 1H to 4H are well-suited for the 100%, 66%, and 33% thresholds, reflecting the high volatility of crypto markets. For even smaller timeframes, it is recommended to reduce these percentages to enhance the indicator’s sensitivity to short-term fluctuations, improving the accuracy of filtered results.
Flexible Filtering with a Battle-Ready Style
With a design inspired by Minervini's concepts and a battle-ready scanning approach, the X-Force Selector precisely locks onto high-potential breakout candidates. This indicator is ideal for trend-following traders, especially those applying Mark Minervini’s strategies, enabling them to concentrate on assets with the strongest upward momentum for precise entry decisions.
Custom MACD Oscillator with Bar ColoringCustom MACD Oscillator with Bar Coloring
This custom MACD indicator is a fusion of two powerful MACD implementations, combining the best features of both the MACD Crossover by HPotter and the Multiple Time Frame Custom MACD Indicator by ChrisMoody. The indicator enhances the traditional MACD with customizable options and dynamic bar coloring based on the relationship between the MACD and Signal lines, providing a clear visual representation of momentum shifts in the market.
Key Features:
MACD Oscillator: Built on the core MACD principle, showing the difference between two Exponential Moving Averages (EMA) for momentum tracking.
Signal Line: A Simple Moving Average (SMA) of the MACD, helping to identify potential entry/exit points through crossovers.
Multiple Time Frame Support: Allows users to view MACD and Signal data from different timeframes, giving a broader view of the market dynamics.
Bar Coloring: Bars are colored green when the MACD is above the Signal line (bullish), red when the MACD is below (bearish), and blue during neutral conditions.
Histogram with Custom Colors: A customizable histogram visualizes the difference between the MACD and Signal lines with color-coding to represent changes in momentum.
Cross Dots: Visual markers at points where the MACD crosses the Signal line for easy identification of potential trend shifts.
This indicator is a versatile tool for traders who want to visualize MACD-based momentum and crossover signals in multiple timeframes with clear visual cues on price bars.
Gaussian Acceleration ArrayIndicators play a role in analyzing price action, trends, and potential reversals. Among many of these, velocity and acceleration have held a significant place due to their ability to provide insight into momentum and rate of change. This indicator takes the old calculation and tweaks it with gaussian smoothing and logarithmic function to ensure proper scaling.
A Brief on Velocity and Acceleration: The concept of velocity in trading refers to the speed at which price changes over time, while acceleration is the rate of change(ROC) of velocity. Early momentum indicators like the RSI and MACD laid foundation for understanding price velocity. However, as markets evolve so do we as technical analysts, we seek the most advanced tools.
The Acceleration/Deceleration Oscillator, introduced by Bill Williams, was one of the early attempts to measure acceleration. It helped gauge whether the market was gaining or losing momentum. Over time more specific tools like the "Awesome Oscillator"(AO) emerged, which has a set length on the datasets measured.
Gaussian Functions: Named after the mathematician Carl Friedrich Gauss, the Gaussian function describes a bell-shaped curve, often referred to as the "normal distribution." In trading these functions are applied to smooth data and reduce noise, focusing on underlying patterns.
The Gaussian Acceleration Array leverages this function to create a smoothed representation of market acceleration.
How does it work?
This indicator calculates acceleration based the highs and lows of each dataset
Once the weighted average for velocity is determined, its rate of change essentially becomes the acceleration
It then plots multiple lines with customizable variance from the primary selected length
Practical Tips:
The Gaussian Acceleration Array offers various customizable parameters, including the sample period, smoothing function, and array variance. Experiment with these settings to tailor it to preferred timeframes and styles.
The color-coded lines and background zones make it easier to interpret the indicator at a glance. The backgrounds indicate increasing or decreasing momentum simply as a visual aid while the lines state how the velocity average is performing. Combining this with other tools can signal shifts in market dynamics.
GKD-C Wavelet Oscillator [Loxx]The Giga Kaleidoscope GKD-C Wavelet Oscillator is a Confirmation module included in AlgxTrading's "Giga Kaleidoscope Modularized Trading System."
█ GKD-C Wavelet Oscillator, a brief overview
The Wavelet Oscillator is an advanced technical analysis tool that integrates wavelet transformations with the Kalman filter to provide a nuanced understanding of market trends and momentum. At the heart of this oscillator is the Haar wavelet transform, a mathematical technique that breaks down price data into different frequency components. The Haar transform works by analyzing the price series in pairs, calculating the average and difference between adjacent data points, effectively separating the underlying signal (trend) from noise or minor fluctuations. This decomposition allows the oscillator to isolate significant price movements and reconstruct them with greater clarity through the inverse Haar transform. The Kalman filter is then applied to further smooth the signal, refining the data and reducing the impact of short-term volatility.
This process enhances the oscillator's ability to detect subtle shifts in market dynamics that might be missed by conventional indicators. The GKD-C Wavelet Oscillator utilizes these refined signals to generate two types of trading signals: Zero-line crosses, where the oscillator moves above or below a central reference point, indicating potential bullish or bearish momentum, and Signal crosses, where the current oscillator value crosses its previous value, signaling possible trend reversals. These features make the Wavelet Oscillator particularly effective in identifying key turning points in the market, providing traders with a powerful tool for anticipating and responding to changes in price momentum within the GKD trading system. (Read the sections below to learn how traders can test these different signal types using AlgxTrading's GKD trading system.)
GKD-C Wavelet Oscillator in Zero-line crosses mode
GKD-C Wavelet Oscillator in Signal crosses mode
To explain the features included in the GKD-C Wavelet Oscillator, let's first dive into the details of the Giga Kaleidoscope (GKD) Modularized Trading System.
█ Giga Kaleidoscope (GKD) Modularized Trading System
The GKD Trading System is a comprehensive, algorithmic trading framework from AlgxTrading, designed to optimize trading strategies across various market conditions. It employs a modular approach, incorporating elements such as volatility assessment, trend identification through a baseline, multiple confirmation strategies for signal accuracy, and volume analysis. Key components also include specialized strategies for entry and exit, enabling precise trade execution. The system allows for extensive backtesting, providing traders with the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of their strategies using historical data. Aimed at reducing setup time, the GKD system empowers traders to focus more on strategy refinement and execution, leveraging a wide array of technical indicators for informed decision-making.
🔶 Core components of a GKD Algorithmic Trading System
Each GKD indicator is denoted with a module identifier of either: GKD-BT, GKD-B, GKD-C, GKD-V, GKD-M, or GKD-E. This allows traders to understand to which module each indicator belongs and where each indicator fits into the GKD system. The GKD algorithm is built on the principles of trend, momentum, and volatility. There are eight core components in the GKD trading algorithm:
🔹 Volatility - In the GKD trading system, volatility is used as a part of the system to help determine the appropriate stop loss and take profit levels for a trade. There are 17+ different types of volatility available in the GKD system including Average True Range (ATR), True Range Double (TRD), Close-to-Close, Garman-Klass, and more.
🔹 Baseline (GKD-B) - The baseline is essentially a moving average and is used to determine the overall direction of the market. The baseline in the GKD trading system is used to filter out trades that are not in line with the long-term trend of the market. The baseline is plotted on the chart along with other GKD indicators.
Trades are only taken when the price is in the same direction as the baseline. For example, if the baseline is sloping upwards or price is above the baseline, then only long trades are taken, and if the baseline is sloping downwards or price is below the baseline, then only short trades are taken. This approach helps to ensure that trades are in line with the overall trend of the market, and reduces the risk of entering trades that are likely to fail.
🔹 Confirmation 1, Confirmation 2, Continuation (GKD-C) - The GKD trading system incorporates technical confirmation indicators for the generation of its primary long and short signals, essential for its operation.
The GKD trading system distinguishes three specific categories. The first category, Confirmation 1, encompasses technical indicators designed to identify trends and generate explicit trading signals. The second category, Confirmation 2, a technical indicator used to identify trends; this type of indicator is primarily used to filter the Confirmation 1 indicator signals; however, this type of confirmation indicator also generates signals*. Lastly, the Continuation category includes technical indicators used in conjunction with Confirmation 1 and Confirmation 2 to generate a special type of trading signal called a "Continuation"
In a full GKD trading system all three categories generate signals. (see the section “GKD Trading System Signals” below)
🔹 Volatility/Volume (GKD-V) - Volatility/Volume indicators are used to measure the amount of buying and selling activity in a market. They are based on the trading Volatility/Volume of the market, and can provide information about the strength of the trend. In the GKD trading system, Volatility/Volume indicators are used to confirm trading signals generated by the various other GKD indicators. In the GKD trading system, Volatility is a proxy for Volume and vice versa.
Volatility/Volume indicators reduce the risk of false signals and improve the overall profitability of trades. These indicators can provide additional information about the market that is not captured by GKD-C confirmation and GKD-B baseline indicators.
🔹 Exit (GKD-E) - The exit indicator in the GKD system is an indicator that is deemed effective at identifying optimal exit points. The purpose of the exit indicator is to identify when a trend is likely to reverse or when the market conditions have changed, signaling the need to exit a trade. By using an exit indicator, traders can manage their risk and prevent significant losses.
🔹 Backtest (GKD-BT) - The GKD-BT backtest indicators link all other GKD-C, GKD-B, GKD-E, GKD-V, and GKD-M components together to create a GKD trading system. GKD-BT backtests generate signals (see the section “GKD Trading System Signals” below) from the confluence of various GKD indicators that are imported into the GKD-BT backtest. Backtest types include: GKD-BT solo and full GKD backtest strategies used for a single ticker; GKD-BT optimizers used to optimize a single indicator or the full GKD trading system; GKD-BT Multi-ticker used to backtest a single indicator or the full GKD trading system across up to ten tickers; GKD-BT exotic backtests like CC, Baseline, and Giga Stacks used to test confluence between GKD components to then be injected into a core GKD-BT Multi-ticker backtest or single ticker strategy.
🔹 Metamorphosis (GKD-M)** - The concept of a metamorphosis indicator involves the integration of two or more GKD indicators to generate a compound signal. This is achieved by evaluating the accuracy of each indicator and selecting the signal from the indicator with the highest accuracy. As an illustration, let's consider a scenario where we calculate the accuracy of 10 indicators and choose the signal from the indicator that demonstrates the highest accuracy.
The resulting output from the metamorphosis indicator can then be utilized in a GKD-BT backtest by occupying a slot that aligns with the purpose of the metamorphosis indicator. The slot can be a GKD-B, GKD-C, GKD-E, or GKD-V slot, depending on the specific requirements and objectives of the indicator. This allows for seamless integration and utilization of the compound signal within the GKD-BT framework.
*(see the section “GKD Trading System Signals” below)
**(not a required component of the GKD algorithm)
🔶 What does the application of the GKD trading system look like?
Example trading system:
Volatility: Average True Range (ATR) (selectable in all backtests and other related GKD indicators)
GKD-B Baseline: GKD-B Multi-Ticker Baseline using Hull Moving Average
GKD-C Confirmation 1: GKD-C Advance Trend Pressure
GKD-C Confirmation 2: GKD-C Dorsey Inertia
GKD-C Continuation: GKD-C Stochastic of RSX
GKD-V Volatility/Volume: GKD-V Damiani Volatmeter
GKD-E Exit: GKD-E MFI
GKD-BT Backtest: GKD-BT Multi-Ticker Full GKD Backtest
GKD-M Metamorphosis: GKD-M Baseline Optimizer
**all indicators mentioned above are included in the same AlgxTrading package**
Each module is passed to a GKD-BT backtest module. In the backtest module, all components are combined to formulate trading signals and statistical output. This chaining of indicators requires that each module conform to AlgxTrading's GKD protocol, therefore allowing for the testing of every possible combination of technical indicators that make up the various indictor types in the GKD algorithm.
🔶 GKD Trading System Signals
🔹 Standard Entry requires a sequence of conditions including a confirmation signal from GKD-C, baseline agreement, price criteria related to the Goldie Locks Zone, and concurrence from a second confirmation and volatility/volume indicators.
🔹 1-Candle Standard Entry introduces a two-phase process where initial conditions must be met, followed by a retraction in price and additional confirmations in the subsequent candle, including baseline, confirmations 1 and 2, and volatility/volume criteria.
🔹 Baseline Entry focuses on signals generated by the GKD-B Baseline, requiring agreement from confirmation signals, specific price conditions within the Goldie Locks Zone, and a timing condition related to the confirmation 1 signal.
🔹 1-Candle Baseline Entry mirrors the baseline entry but adds a requirement for a price retraction and subsequent confirmations in the following candle, maintaining the focus on the baseline's guidance.
🔹 Volatility/Volume Entry is predicated on signals from volatility/volume indicators, requiring support from confirmations, price criteria within the Goldie Locks Zone, baseline agreement, and a timing condition for the confirmation 1 signal.
🔹 1-Candle Volatility/Volume Entry adapts the volatility/volume entry to include a phase of initial signal and agreement, followed by a retracement phase that seeks further agreement from the system's components in the subsequent candle.
🔹 Confirmation 2 Entry is based on the second confirmation signal, requiring the first confirmation's agreement, specific price criteria, agreement from volatility/volume indicators, and baseline, with a timing condition for the confirmation 1 signal.
🔹 1-Candle Confirmation 2 Entry adds a retracement requirement to the confirmation 2 entry, necessitating additional agreements from the system's components in the candle following the signal.
🔹 PullBack Entry initiates with a baseline signal and agreement from the first confirmation, with a price condition related to volatility. It then looks for price to return within the Goldie Locks Zone and seeks further agreement from the system's components in the subsequent candle.
🔹 Continuation Entry allows for the continuation of an active position, based on a previously triggered entry strategy. It requires that the baseline hasn't crossed since the initial trigger, alongside ongoing agreements from confirmations and the baseline.
█ GKD-C Wavelet Oscillator, a deep dive
Now that you have a basic understanding of the GKD trading system. let's dive deeper into the features included in the GKD-C Wavelet Oscillator
🔶 GKD-C Wavelet Oscillator Modes aka "Confirmation Type"
The GKD-C Wavelet Oscillator has 4 modes: Confirmation for confirmation 1 and 2; Continuation; Multi-ticker for multi-ticker confirmation 1 and 2; and Optimizer.
🔹 Confirmation: When in this mode, the GKD-C Wavelet Oscillator generates confirmation 1 and 2 signals. These values can then be exported to a GKD-BT backtest strategy.
Signal Key: L = Long, S = Short
GKD-C Wavelet Oscillator in Confirmation mode
Confirmation Exports
GKD-C Wavelet Oscillator in attached to a GKD-BT backtest strategy
**the backtest data rendered to the chart above uses $5 commission per trade and 10% equity per trade with $1 million initial capital. Each backtest result for each ticker assumes these same inputs. The results are NOT cumulative, they are separate and isolated per ticker and trading side, long or short**
🔹 Continuation: When in this mode, the GKD-C Wavelet Oscillator generates continuation signals.
Signal Key: L = Long, S = Short, CL = Continuation Long, CS = Continuation Short
GKD-C Wavelet Oscillator in Continuation mode
Continuation Exports
🔹 Multi-ticker: When in this mode, the GKD-C Wavelet Oscillator generates multi-ticker confirmation 1 and 2. This mode allows users to generate confirmation 1 and 2, and continuation signals for up to 10 different tickers. These values can then be exported to a GKD-BT Multi-ticker backtest.
Signal Key: L = Long, S = Short
GKD-C Wavelet Oscillator in Multi-ticker mode
Multi-ticker Exports
GKD-C Wavelet Oscillator attached to the GKD-BT Multi-ticker SCS Backtest
**the backtest data rendered to the chart above uses $5 commission per trade and 10% equity per trade with $1 million initial capital. Each backtest result for each ticker assumes these same inputs. The results are NOT cumulative, they are separate and isolated per ticker and trading side, long or short**
🔹 Optimizer: When in this mode, the GKD-C Wavelet Oscillator generates optimization signals. These signals allow the user to backtest a range of input values. These values are exported to a GKD-BT optimizer backtest.
Signal Key: L = Long, S = Short
GKD-C Wavelet Oscillator in Optimizer mode
Optimizer Inputs and Exports
GKD-C Wavelet Oscillator attacked to the GKD-BT Optimizer SCS Backtest
**the backtest data rendered to the chart above uses $5 commission per trade and 10% equity per trade with $1 million initial capital. Each backtest result for each ticker assumes these same inputs. The results are NOT cumulative, they are separate and isolated per ticker and trading side, long or short**
█ Conclusion
The GKD-C Wavelet Oscillator serves as a multi-modal component of the GKD trading system allowing traders to optimize and backtest acorss a range of input parameters and tickers. These features decrease total build time required to create a custom GKD algorithmic trading system by allowing users to spend more time trading and less time guessing.
█ How to Access
You can see the Author's Instructions below to learn how to get access.
Uptrick: Trend SMA Oscillator### In-Depth Analysis of the "Uptrick: Trend SMA Oscillator" Indicator
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#### Introduction to the Indicator
The "Uptrick: Trend SMA Oscillator" is an advanced yet user-friendly technical analysis tool designed to help traders across all levels of experience identify and follow market trends with precision. This indicator builds upon the fundamental principles of the Simple Moving Average (SMA), a cornerstone of technical analysis, to deliver a clear, visually intuitive overlay on the price chart. Through its strategic use of color-coding and customizable parameters, the Uptrick: Trend SMA Oscillator provides traders with actionable insights into market dynamics, enhancing their ability to make informed trading decisions.
#### Core Concepts and Methodology
1. **Foundational Principle – Simple Moving Average (SMA):**
- The Simple Moving Average (SMA) is the heart of the Uptrick: Trend SMA Oscillator. The SMA is a widely-used technical indicator that calculates the average price of an asset over a specified number of periods. By smoothing out price data, the SMA helps to reduce the noise from short-term fluctuations, providing a clearer picture of the overall trend.
- In the Uptrick: Trend SMA Oscillator, two SMAs are employed:
- **Primary SMA (oscValue):** This is applied to the closing price of the asset over a user-defined period (default is 14 periods). This SMA tracks the price closely and is sensitive to changes in market direction.
- **Smoothing SMA (oscV):** This second SMA is applied to the primary SMA, further smoothing the data and helping to filter out minor price movements that might otherwise be mistaken for trend reversals. The default period for this smoothing is 50, but it can be adjusted to suit the trader's preference.
2. **Color-Coding for Trend Visualization:**
- One of the most distinctive features of this indicator is its use of color to represent market trends. The indicator’s line changes color based on the relationship between the primary SMA and the smoothing SMA:
- **Bullish (Green):** The line turns green when the primary SMA is equal to or greater than the smoothing SMA, indicating that the market is in an upward trend.
- **Bearish (Red):** Conversely, the line turns red when the primary SMA falls below the smoothing SMA, signaling a downward trend.
- This color-coded system provides traders with an immediate, easy-to-interpret visual cue about the market’s direction, allowing for quick decision-making.
#### Detailed Explanation of Inputs
1. **Bullish Color (Default: Green #00ff00):**
- This input allows traders to customize the color that represents bullish trends on the chart. The default setting is green, a color commonly associated with upward market movement. However, traders can adjust this to any color that suits their visual preferences or matches their overall chart theme.
2. **Bearish Color (Default: Red RGB: 245, 0, 0):**
- The bearish color input determines the color of the line when the market is trending downwards. The default setting is a vivid red, signaling caution or selling opportunities. Like the bullish color, this can be customized to fit the trader’s needs.
3. **Line Thickness (Default: 5):**
- This setting controls the thickness of the line plotted by the indicator. The default thickness of 5 makes the line prominent on the chart, ensuring that the trend is easily visible even in complex or crowded chart setups. Traders can adjust the thickness to make the line thinner or thicker, depending on their visual preferences.
4. **Primary SMA Period (Value 1 - Default: 14):**
- The primary SMA period defines how many periods (e.g., days, hours) are used to calculate the moving average based on the asset’s closing prices. The default period of 14 is a balanced setting that offers a good mix of responsiveness and stability, but traders can adjust this depending on their trading style:
- **Shorter Periods (e.g., 5-10):** These make the indicator more sensitive, capturing trends more quickly but also increasing the likelihood of reacting to short-term price fluctuations or "noise."
- **Longer Periods (e.g., 20-50):** These smooth the data more, providing a more stable trend line that is less prone to whipsaws but may be slower to respond to trend changes.
5. **Smoothing SMA Period (Value 2 - Default: 50):**
- The smoothing SMA period determines how much the primary SMA is smoothed. A longer smoothing period results in a more gradual, stable line that focuses on the broader trend. The default of 50 is designed to smooth out most of the short-term fluctuations while still being responsive enough to detect significant trend shifts.
- **Customization:**
- **Shorter Smoothing Periods (e.g., 20-30):** Make the indicator more responsive, better for fast-moving markets or for traders who want to capture quick trends.
- **Longer Smoothing Periods (e.g., 70-100):** Enhance stability, ideal for long-term traders looking to avoid reacting to minor price movements.
#### Unique Characteristics and Advantages
1. **Simplicity and Clarity:**
- The Uptrick: Trend SMA Oscillator’s design prioritizes simplicity without sacrificing effectiveness. By relying on the widely understood SMA, it avoids the complexity of more esoteric indicators while still providing reliable trend signals. This simplicity makes it accessible to traders of all levels, from novices who are just learning about technical analysis to experienced traders looking for a straightforward, dependable tool.
2. **Visual Feedback Mechanism:**
- The indicator’s use of color to signify market trends is a particularly powerful feature. This visual feedback mechanism allows traders to assess market conditions at a glance. The clarity of the green and red color scheme reduces the mental effort required to interpret the indicator, freeing the trader to focus on strategy execution.
3. **Adaptability Across Markets and Timeframes:**
- One of the strengths of the Uptrick: Trend SMA Oscillator is its versatility. The basic principles of moving averages apply equally well across different asset classes and timeframes. Whether trading stocks, forex, commodities, or cryptocurrencies, traders can use this indicator to gain insights into market trends.
- **Intraday Trading:** For day traders who operate on short timeframes (e.g., 1-minute, 5-minute charts), the oscillator can be adjusted to be more responsive, capturing quick shifts in momentum.
- **Swing Trading:** Swing traders, who typically hold positions for several days to weeks, will find the default settings or slightly adjusted periods ideal for identifying and riding medium-term trends.
- **Long-Term Trading:** Position traders and investors can adjust the indicator to focus on long-term trends by increasing the periods for both the primary and smoothing SMAs, filtering out minor fluctuations and highlighting sustained market movements.
4. **Minimal Lag:**
- One of the challenges with moving averages is lag—the delay between when the price changes and when the indicator reflects this change. The Uptrick: Trend SMA Oscillator addresses this by allowing traders to adjust the periods to find a balance between responsiveness and stability. While all SMAs inherently have some lag, the customizable nature of this indicator helps traders mitigate this effect to align with their specific trading goals.
5. **Customizable and Intuitive:**
- While many technical indicators come with a fixed set of parameters, the Uptrick: Trend SMA Oscillator is fully customizable, allowing traders to tailor it to their trading style, market conditions, and personal preferences. This makes it a highly flexible tool that can be adjusted as markets evolve or as a trader’s strategy changes over time.
#### Practical Applications for Different Trader Profiles
1. **Day Traders:**
- **Use Case:** Day traders can customize the SMA periods to create a faster, more responsive indicator. This allows them to capture short-term trends and make quick decisions. For example, reducing the primary SMA to 5 and the smoothing SMA to 20 can help day traders react promptly to intraday price movements.
- **Strategy Integration:** Day traders might use the Uptrick: Trend SMA Oscillator in conjunction with volume-based indicators to confirm the strength of a trend before entering or exiting trades.
2. **Swing Traders:**
- **Use Case:** Swing traders can use the default settings or slightly adjust them to smooth out minor price fluctuations while still capturing medium-term trends. This approach helps in identifying the optimal points to enter or exit trades based on the broader market direction.
- **Strategy Integration:** Swing traders can combine this indicator with oscillators like the Relative Strength Index (RSI) to confirm overbought or oversold conditions, thereby refining their entry and exit strategies.
3. **Position Traders:**
- **Use Case:** Position traders, who hold trades for extended periods, can extend the SMA periods to focus on long-term trends. By doing so, they minimize the impact of short-term market noise and focus on the underlying trend.
- **Strategy Integration:** Position traders might use the Uptrick: Trend SMA Oscillator in combination with fundamental analysis. The indicator can help confirm the timing of entries and exits based on broader economic or corporate developments.
4. **Algorithmic and Quantitative Traders:**
- **Use Case:** The simplicity and clear logic of the Uptrick: Trend SMA Oscillator make it an excellent candidate for algorithmic trading strategies. Its binary output—bullish or bearish—can be easily coded into automated trading systems.
- **Strategy Integration:** Quant traders might use the indicator as part of a larger trading system that incorporates multiple indicators and rules, optimizing the SMA periods based on historical backtesting to achieve the best results.
5. **Novice Traders:**
- **Use Case:** Beginners can use the Uptrick: Trend SMA Oscillator to learn the basics of trend-following strategies.
The visual simplicity of the color-coded line helps novice traders quickly understand market direction without the need to interpret complex data.
- **Educational Value:** The indicator serves as an excellent starting point for those new to technical analysis, providing a practical example of how moving averages work in a real-world trading environment.
#### Combining the Indicator with Other Tools
1. **Relative Strength Index (RSI):**
- The RSI is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. When combined with the Uptrick: Trend SMA Oscillator, traders can look for instances where the RSI shows divergence from the price while the oscillator confirms the trend. This can be a powerful signal of an impending reversal or continuation.
2. **Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD):**
- The MACD is another popular trend-following momentum indicator. By using it alongside the Uptrick: Trend SMA Oscillator, traders can confirm the strength of a trend and identify potential entry and exit points with greater confidence. For example, a bullish crossover on the MACD that coincides with the Uptrick: Trend SMA Oscillator turning green can be a strong buy signal.
3. **Volume Indicators:**
- Volume is often considered the fuel behind price movements. Using volume indicators like the On-Balance Volume (OBV) or Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) in conjunction with the Uptrick: Trend SMA Oscillator can help traders confirm the validity of a trend. A trend identified by the oscillator that is supported by increasing volume is typically more reliable.
4. **Fibonacci Retracement:**
- Fibonacci retracement levels are used to identify potential reversal levels in a trending market. When the Uptrick: Trend SMA Oscillator indicates a trend, traders can use Fibonacci retracement levels to find potential entry points that align with the broader trend direction.
#### Implementation in Different Market Conditions
1. **Trending Markets:**
- The Uptrick: Trend SMA Oscillator excels in trending markets, where it provides clear signals on the direction of the trend. In a strong uptrend, the line will remain green, helping traders stay in the trade for longer periods. In a downtrend, the red line will signal the continuation of bearish conditions, prompting traders to stay short or avoid long positions.
2. **Sideways or Range-Bound Markets:**
- In range-bound markets, where price oscillates within a confined range without a clear trend, the Uptrick: Trend SMA Oscillator may produce more frequent changes in color. While this could indicate potential reversals at the range boundaries, traders should be cautious of false signals. It may be beneficial to pair the oscillator with a volatility indicator to better navigate such conditions.
3. **Volatile Markets:**
- In highly volatile markets, where prices can swing rapidly, the sensitivity of the Uptrick: Trend SMA Oscillator can be adjusted by modifying the SMA periods. A shorter SMA period might capture quick trends, but traders should be aware of the increased risk of whipsaws. Combining the oscillator with a volatility filter or using it in a higher time frame might help mitigate some of this risk.
#### Final Thoughts
The "Uptrick: Trend SMA Oscillator" is a versatile, easy-to-use indicator that stands out for its simplicity, visual clarity, and adaptability. It provides traders with a straightforward method to identify and follow market trends, using the well-established concept of moving averages. The indicator’s customizable nature makes it suitable for a wide range of trading styles, from day trading to long-term investing, and across various asset classes.
By offering immediate visual feedback through color-coded signals, the Uptrick: Trend SMA Oscillator simplifies the decision-making process, allowing traders to focus on execution rather than interpretation. Whether used on its own or as part of a broader technical analysis toolkit, this indicator has the potential to enhance trading strategies and improve overall performance.
Its accessibility and ease of use make it particularly appealing to novice traders, while its adaptability and reliability ensure that it remains a valuable tool for more experienced market participants. As markets continue to evolve, the Uptrick: Trend SMA Oscillator remains a timeless tool, rooted in the fundamental principles of technical analysis, yet flexible enough to meet the demands of modern trading.
US Market Strength Momentum [LG]This indicator is designed to analyze the relative strength momentum of two US market indices, the Russell 2000 and S&P 500, by calculating their rate of change over a 21-bar period and comparing them. The difference between the average rate of change for IWM and SPY is then plotted as a histogram, with green bars indicating positive momentum and red bars indicating negative momentum.
The indicator also includes a moving average line, calculated over a 200-bar period, which is plotted on top of the histogram. This moving average helps to smooth out the data and provide a clearer picture of the longer-term trend.
In this indicator, the strength of the Russell 2000 compared to S&P 500 is seen as a gauge of market participants' risk tolerance. When Russell outperforms the S&P, market participants are assumed to be taking on greater risk in search of greater beta. When the S&P outperforms Russell, the assumption is that market participants are fleeing to safer assets (in regards to equities indices). The time frame the indicator is viewed on as well as the size of the rate of change delta dictates the strength of the trend.
MACD Potential Divergence - FontiramisuIndicator showing potential momentum divergences on MACD Momentum.
The problem with the classic divergence is that when the signal appears, it is sometimes too late to enter a trade .
The potential divergence corrects this problem by signaling the beginning of a potential divergence .
MACD is a momentum indicator that offers relevant insights with divergences.
Potential divergences are indicated with the letter B and a red color for Bearish Div or Green color for Bullish Div .
Potential divergence is confirmed when the line and the label "Bear"' or "Bull" appear.
Electrified Aggressive Momentum SignalWhat this can be used for:
If you've already decided you want to trade a symbol, this can identify points of momentum alignment.
If a strong move has recently happened and you're looking for a change in momentum.
How it works:
This is a weighted combination of a Stochastic RSI and two modified SuperTrend (ATR Trailing Stop) indicators:
The Stochastic RSI signal is based upon aligned momentum and is negated at the overbought and oversold points.
The SuperTrend formula uses high and low values for calculation and both fast and slow can be adjusted for sensitivity.
Philosophy:
Signals have to be useful to humans. If a signal occurs to late, you've missed it. The intent of this indicator is to assist in timing a trade at very short time-frames. It assumes your conviction about a trade already exists, but you are trying to get an optimal entry.
Opposing momentum (weak signal) within an uptrend can be a sign that you should wait before entering. The frequency of a signal can indicate the strength of the trend. As the frequency of the aligned signal value decreases so does the reward vs risk.
Flow MomentumThis is a Buy Momentum oscillator for rebounce scalping intraday strategy.
Dark purple represents momentum.
Light blue represents is increasing.
Red represents momentum in dropping on the hill top.
Up trend will favour this indicator with higher reliability.
