MJForex Breakout Detector X SessionsThis Pine Script code is a Breakout Detector with Trading Session highlights for use on a financial chart. Here's a detailed breakdown of its functionality:
1. Breakout Detection
The main purpose of this script is to detect breakouts based on specific price levels (like highs and lows) within a given lookback period. It identifies different types of breakouts in real time, specifically:
Higher High (HH): The highest price in the lookback period is exceeded, suggesting bullish momentum.
Higher Low (HL): A low that is higher than the previous low, which might indicate a potential upward trend continuation.
Lower High (LH): The price makes a lower high than the previous high, indicating a possible downward reversal.
Lower Low (LL): A low that is lower than the previous low, indicating bearish momentum.
Breakout Logic:
A buy signal is generated when there is a breakout above a Higher High or a Higher Low, signaling a potential bullish trend.
A sell signal is generated when there is a breakout below a Lower High or a Lower Low, signaling a potential bearish trend.
These signals are plotted on the chart using shapes (green triangles for buy signals and red triangles for sell signals).
2. Candle Body vs. Wick Consideration
The indicator allows you to choose whether the breakout is detected based on the candle body (the open and close prices) or the wick (the high and low prices).
This is controlled by a user input (use_body), so you can switch between these modes depending on your preference.
3. Trading Session Highlights
The script also visually highlights different trading sessions on the chart. Three sessions can be configured:
First Session (e.g., Asia/Tokyo)
Second Session (e.g., Europe/London)
Third Session (e.g., America/New York)
Each session is colored differently on the chart's background (blue, yellow, and green), helping you easily visualize which trading session is currently active.
4. Real-Time Alerts
The script generates real-time alerts when a breakout occurs.
Alerts are sent based on the current price action without waiting for the candle to close, which helps traders respond quickly to potential breakout signals and be aware of the particular zone or area.
Alerts:
A Buy alert is triggered when there's a Higher High (HH) or Higher Low (HL) breakout.
A Sell alert is triggered when there's a Lower High (LH) or Lower Low (LL) breakout.
These alerts can be used to notify traders when certain breakout conditions are met, allowing them to take action immediately.
5. Customizability
The script allows for several customizable inputs:
Lookback Period: The number of bars used to calculate the highest high and lowest low (default is 5).
Breakout Detection Toggle: You can choose whether to show the breakout signals on the chart.
Session Visibility: You can turn on/off the visual highlights for the trading sessions.
Body/Wick Toggle: You can select whether to consider the candle body or the wick when detecting breakouts.
In Summary:
Breakout Detection: Detects and highlights Higher High, Higher Low, Lower High, and Lower Low breakouts on the chart, generating buy/sell signals.
Candle Body/Wick Option: You can choose to detect breakouts based on the body or wick of the candle.
Real-Time Alerts: Sends alerts as soon as a breakout occurs, without waiting for the candle to close.
Trading Session Highlights: Highlights different global trading sessions for easy visual reference on the chart.
This indicator is particularly useful for traders who want to identify key breakouts and visually track trading sessions across different markets.
Candlestick analysis
Backside Bubble ScalpingFrom LIHKG
Pine from Perplexity AI
以下是Backside Bubble Scalping策略的使用說明，旨在幫助交易者理解如何在美股交易中應用這一策略。
使用說明：Backside Bubble Scalping 策略
1. 前提條件
交易時間：此策略適用於香港時間晚上9:30 PM至12:00 AM。
圖表類型：使用1分鐘圖表進行交易。
2. 策略概述
Backside Bubble Scalping策略包含兩種主要的設置：尖backside和鈍backside。這些設置通常在10:00 PM至12:00 AM之間出現。
3. 指標設定
VWAP（粉紅色）：成交量加權平均價格，用於識別市場趨勢。
9 EMA（綠色）：9期指數移動平均線，用於捕捉短期價格變化。
4. 識別 Backside 設置
尖backside
特徵：
當市場趨勢為純紅色下跌，並形成尖尖的V形底部。
入場條件：
當價格突破9 EMA並經過小幅盤整後，進場做多。
鈍backside
特徵：
在混合顏色的趨勢中，形成鈍鈍的V形底部。
入場條件：
在盤整期間進場做多。
5. 止損和止盈設置
止損位置：
尖backside：設置在9 EMA上方的盤整範圍底部加上0.2。
鈍backside：設置在V底部的最低點加上0.2。
止盈位置：
尖backside：當價格跌破VWAP或出現一根K線沒有跟隨時出場。
鈍backside：當一根K線的三分之二身體向下突破9 EMA時出場。
6. 操作步驟
監控市場動態：在指定的交易時間內，觀察VWAP和9 EMA的變化。
識別入場信號：根據尖backside或鈍backside的條件進行判斷，確定何時進場。
設置止損和止盈：根據上述條件設置止損和止盈位，以管理風險。
執行交易：根據信號執行交易，並持續監控市場情況以調整策略。
7. 注意事項
避免在VWAP附近進行交易，以減少失敗風險。
如果出現影線（wick bar），建議不要進行交易，因為這可能表示該設置失敗。
New York Opening Bell MarkerThe Opening Bell Marker indicator is designed to assist traders by marking the 09:30 AM Eastern Time (ET) opening of the U.S. stock market with a red dashed vertical line on the chart. This feature is particularly useful for back testing strategies around market open, providing a visual reference point for the start of regular trading hours. The indicator automatically adjusts to display the line at 09:30 ET, helping traders spot key moments and potential setups during market open.
Bullish Gap Up DetectionThis indicator is designed to identify gap-up trading opportunities in real-time. A gap-up occurs when the opening price of a stock is higher than the previous day's high, signaling potential bullish momentum.
Key Features :
Gap Detection : The indicator detects when today’s open is above yesterday’s high and remains above that level throughout the trading session.
Visual Alerts : A triangle shape appears below the price bar when a gap-up condition is met, providing clear visual signals for traders to consider potential entry points.
EMA Analysis : The indicator incorporates two Exponential Moving Averages:
10-day EMA: Used to assess short-term price trends and help determine if the stock is currently in an upward momentum phase.
20-day EMA: Provides additional context for medium-term trends, ensuring that gaps are only considered when the stock is in a favorable trend.
The indicator confirms that the 10-day EMA is above the 20-day EMA, indicating bullish sentiment in the market.
This indicator can be used in various trading strategies to capitalize on momentum following gap-up openings. It’s suitable for day traders and swing traders looking for entry points in trending stocks.
Time Clusters [Blu_Ju]What are Time Clusters?
Within the scope of this script, a time cluster is simply the price range of a single 1-minute timeframe bar or candle. The basic function of this script is to draw a box for each of the selected 1-minute timeframe candles and extend that box forward. This script also labels the box with the corresponding time (in 24-hr format), as can be seen in the image above.
What are Time Clusters used for?
Time clusters are primarily used by intraday traders as levels of support or resistance. All manner of models can be built around time clusters. For example, a trader may be interested in the price of a futures contract such as the Nasdaq (NQ) retracing to the midnight (00:00) price level after the New York open at 9:30 EST. Any specific model using time clusters is beyond the scope of this script. This script only aims to automate the process of drawing boxes and labels for the time clusters (which is otherwise done manually).
What makes this Script unique:
Other scripts have been written to draw the opening price of a particular time, such as the New York market open at 9:30 EST. What makes this script unique is that it not only draws a box for the entire 1-minute range of any selected time, but that box is accurate to that 1-minute range on higher timeframes (such as the 3 minute or 15 minute timeframes) and lower timeframes (such as the 15 second timeframe). There is a particular limitation to this - see below.
Limitations of this script:
Because time clusters are typically used on the lower timeframes for intraday trading, the maximum timeframe that this script executes on is the 30 minute timeframe.
While the script does a good job of accurately marking the range of a 1-minute candle on other timeframes, there are some uncommon timeframes it will not accurately work on, such as a 7-minute or 13-minute timeframe. Stay off these unusual timeframes, and the script will draw the time clusters accurately.
Features of this Script:
This script was written to allow the user flexibility in how the time clusters and labels are displayed.
Labels:
By default the labels are toggled on, and they are given the same color as their corresponding time cluster. The labels can be toggled off, and the label color can be overridden to make all the labels a single color of the user's choosing. Additionally, the label size can be changed. Lastly, the labels by default are shifted to the current bar, but this can be toggled off so that the labels remain at the origin of the time cluster. See below for an example of label customization:
User-Defined Time Clusters:
While this script provides a long list of commonly-used time clusters, there are also five user-definable time clusters available. The user may enter the desired time using 4 digits without the colon. For example, enter '0120' for the 1:20 time cluster.
Recoloring Candles:
This script give the user the option to recolor up to ten 1-minute candles of the user's choosing. Note that the recoloring only affects 1-minute and seconds-based timeframes. Candles will not be recolored on any timeframe higher than 1 minute.
Multiple Time Clusters:
Some trading strategies are interested in the time clusters from prior trading days. This script gives the user the option of displaying up to 30 historic clusters for any of the selected times. In the example shown below, The 13:30 time cluster is toggled visible, and 5 historic 13:30 time clusters are shown.
Bearish signal using Point of Control (POC) with PAC by guruThis indicator code helps traders identify potential sell opportunities using several important technical indicators:
Point of Control (POC) – This is the price level where the most volume was traded over the past several days.
Previous Day's Low – This shows the lowest price reached during the previous day.
PAC (Price Action Channel) EMA – These are two moving averages (one based on the low price and one based on the close price) that help determine if the price is trending within a certain range.
Volume SMA – This is a 3-day simple moving average (SMA) of volume, which helps filter out signals based on market activity.
What the Script Does:
Point of Control (POC):
The script looks at the last 50 days (configurable) and calculates which price level had the highest trading volume.
It then plots a red line on the chart at the POC level. This is important because it helps identify areas where there was strong market interest in the past.
Volume Moving Average:
The script calculates a 3-day SMA of volume, but it excludes the current day to avoid premature signals based on today’s trading.
The volume SMA is used to ensure there’s enough market activity (with a threshold set to 25 units) before triggering a sell signal.
Price Action Channel (PAC) EMA:
The PAC consists of two exponential moving averages (EMAs):
The PAC Low EMA: This is based on the low prices over the last 34 periods (configurable).
The PAC Close EMA: This is based on the closing prices over the last 34 periods.
These EMAs help determine if the price is trending above or below certain price levels.
Sell Signal Logic: The script checks three conditions before displaying a "Sell" signal:
Price Below POC and Previous Day’s Low:
The close price must be below both the Point of Control (POC) and the previous day's low.
Volume SMA Above 25:
The 3-day volume SMA must be greater than 25. This ensures the signal only triggers when there’s enough trading volume in the market.
Today’s Low is Above PAC EMAs:
Today's low price must be above both the PAC low EMA and the PAC close EMA. This prevents sell signals when prices are already significantly below the PAC, indicating possible exhaustion in the downtrend.
If all three conditions are met, the script will display a red "Sell" label on the chart, signaling a potential selling opportunity.
No Sell Signal if Price Reverses:
If the price crosses back above the POC or the previous day's low, the script will remove the sell signal and reset for a new opportunity.
Summary of Conditions:
For the script to display a "Sell" label:
The close price must be below the Point of Control (POC) and the previous day’s low.
The 3-day volume SMA (excluding today) must be greater than 25 units.
The low price of the current day must be above both the PAC low EMA and the PAC close EMA.
If these conditions are met, a red sell label appears on the chart as a potential signal for a short (sell) trade.
BRT Signals Buy / Sell v2Title: BRT Signals Buy/Sell v2
Description:
The BRT Signals Buy/Sell v2 script is an innovative and original trading indicator designed to generate precise buy and sell signals by uniquely combining several advanced technical analysis tools. This script introduces new methodologies not found in existing public scripts, offering traders enhanced accuracy and customization.
Key Original Features:
Proprietary Mean Reversion Channel (MRC) Oscillator:
Unlike traditional oscillators, our MRC oscillator is developed using a customized SuperSmoother function, transforming the mean reversion concept into a dynamic oscillator ranging from 0 to 100.
This unique approach allows for more responsive detection of overbought and oversold conditions, setting it apart from standard oscillators.
Advanced Moving Average Options with Jurik Moving Average (JMA):
Incorporates the Jurik Moving Average (JMA), an advanced MA that offers low lag and high smoothness, which is rarely included in public scripts due to its complexity.
Provides multiple MA types (EMA, SMA, RMA, VWMA, WMA, Wilders MA, JMA) for unparalleled customization, enabling traders to fine-tune the indicator to their specific strategies.
Enhanced ADX Trend Strength Filter:
Integrates a custom implementation of the Average Directional Index (ADX) with proprietary modifications to measure trend strength more accurately.
Our script's ADX filter reduces lag and improves the detection of strong trends, a feature not commonly available in other indicators.
Dual Signal Sensitivity Filters:
Introduces two types of signal sensitivity filters (Signal Sensitivity Type 1 and Type 2) that can be independently enabled or disabled.
This dual-filter system is a novel feature that allows for refined control over signal generation, enhancing the script's adaptability.
Sophisticated Labeling and Alert System:
Features a customizable labeling system with various styles and sizes, providing clear and immediate visual cues on the chart.
Includes meticulously configured alert conditions that work seamlessly with the script's unique logic, ensuring timely notifications.
How It Works:
Buy Signal:
Generated when the proprietary MRC oscillator value increases compared to its previous value, indicating upward momentum detected by our unique algorithm.
Price is above the selected moving average (if the EMA filter is enabled), confirming a bullish trend with enhanced precision due to the advanced MA options.
ADX conditions are met using our improved calculation method, ensuring signals occur only during strong uptrends.
Sell Signal:
Triggered when the MRC oscillator value decreases compared to its previous value, signaling downward momentum identified by our custom oscillator.
Price is below the selected moving average (if the EMA filter is enabled), confirming a bearish trend with greater accuracy.
ADX conditions are met, indicating strong downtrends, thanks to our proprietary enhancements to the ADX indicator.
Original Concepts and Calculations:
Customized SuperSmoother Filter: Our version of the SuperSmoother filter is tailored to work specifically with the MRC oscillator, providing smoother and more responsive signals than standard implementations.
Proprietary ADX Enhancements: We have modified the traditional ADX formula to better capture trend strength and direction, reducing lag and improving reliability in various market conditions.
Integration of Advanced Indicators: The script uniquely combines advanced indicators like JMA and our custom MRC oscillator, offering functionalities not found in other public scripts.
Usage Instructions:
Parameter Configuration:
Lookback Period: Adjusts the sensitivity of the Mean Reversion Channel to suit different market conditions.
Timeframe Selection: Analyze different timeframes independent of the chart's timeframe for multi-timeframe analysis.
MA Length and Type: Choose from various moving averages, including the advanced JMA, to align with your trading preferences.
Signal Sensitivity Filters: Enable or disable the EMA and ADX filters to refine signal accuracy based on your strategy.
Visual Aids and Alerts:
Customize label styles and sizes for optimal visualization on the chart.
Set up alerts using the built-in alert conditions to receive real-time notifications aligned with the script's unique logic.
Benefits of Originality:
Enhanced Signal Accuracy: The unique combination of advanced indicators and proprietary calculations reduces false signals, improving the quality of trading decisions.
High Adaptability: The script's extensive customization options allow it to be adapted to various assets, timeframes, and trading styles, making it suitable for a wide range of traders.
Unique Analytical Approach: By introducing new methodologies and integrating advanced technical tools in a novel way, this script provides traders with insights not available in other indicators.
Disclaimer:
This indicator is a unique tool developed to assist traders in making informed decisions. It should be used in conjunction with other analysis methods and does not guarantee profitable results. Always practice proper risk management and due diligence.
Liquidity_Detection_Fx_Shepherd [ALLDYN]### Breakdown of the Basic "Fx_Shepherd_Liquidity" Script
#### 1. **Purpose of the Script:**
This basic version of the "Fx_Shepherd_Liquidity" script is designed to help traders detect potential liquidity grabs by analyzing price movements and candle patterns in the market. It works by identifying large price deviations and compares multiple candles to detect liquidity sweeps either to the upside or downside.
#### 2. **How it Works:**
- **User Inputs:**
- `Maru_rate`: This is a user-defined percentage that helps determine how much the price movement of a candle needs to deviate from the candle's range (high - low) to be considered a liquidity grab.
- `Compare`: Another percentage input used to compare the relative size of three candles versus one candle.
- `MA`: This represents the "Big candle period," or the moving average period for big candles.
- `urgent_rate`: This is used to determine urgency by comparing the current candle's range to an SMA of previous candles.
- **Key Calculation Steps:**
- **Candle Deviation (Up and Down):**
- `Up` measures how much the current candle closes above its open (bullish deviation).
- `Down` measures how much the current candle closes below its open (bearish deviation).
- **Average Deviations:**
- `UP_Sum` and `Do_Sum` calculate the SMA of Up and Down deviations, respectively, over the defined period (MA). These averages help detect when a candle deviates significantly from the norm.
- **Urgency Detection:**
- `Check_Up_Urgent` and `Check_Dow_Urgent` are conditions that check if the current candle’s high-low range exceeds the defined urgent rate. This signals whether the price movement is "urgent" or significant.
- **Liquidity Detection:**
- **For Upward Liquidity:**
- The script checks if the candle is bullish (`close > open`) and whether the price deviation (`close - open`) meets or exceeds the user-defined `Maru_rate`.
- The script then compares the size of the previous three candles (`high - low`) with a single candle (`Compare`) to confirm a liquidity grab.
- Finally, it looks for continuous upward candle patterns to confirm the strength of the move.
- **For Downward Liquidity:**
- Similar logic applies, but for bearish candles. It checks whether the candle is bearish (`close < open`) and applies the same size comparisons to detect downward liquidity grabs.
- **Candle Highlighting:**
- If the conditions for a liquidity grab are met (both urgency and size), the script changes the bar color to green for upward liquidity and yellow for downward liquidity. These colored bars visually highlight the candles that meet the liquidity grab conditions.
- The script also colors up to three consecutive candles if they meet the liquidity grab conditions (offset = -1, -2).
#### 3. **Benefits of Using This Script:**
- **Liquidity Grab Detection:**
This script helps detect potential liquidity grabs, which occur when large players in the market push the price in a direction to trigger stop-losses or lure retail traders into a position before reversing the price direction. By detecting these movements, traders can avoid being trapped and potentially take advantage of the upcoming reversal.
- **Simple & Lightweight:**
The script uses basic inputs and calculations to detect liquidity grabs, making it easy to use and understand. It's less complex than the advanced version, which makes it suitable for traders who prefer simplicity or are new to liquidity grab detection.
- **Visual Clarity:**
The script uses color changes (green for upward grabs and yellow for downward grabs) to help traders easily spot potential liquidity grab areas on the chart. These visual cues make it more straightforward to interpret.
#### 4. **When to Use This Basic Version:**
- **Quick Liquidity Detection:** This script is ideal for traders who need a quick way to detect potential liquidity grabs without the complexity of managing dynamic parameters or volume confirmation.
- **Simplified Trading Strategies:** If your trading strategy doesn’t rely heavily on volume or multi-timeframe liquidity grab adjustments, this script can work well for basic setups where price action is the primary indicator.
- **Faster Execution:** Since this version doesn’t require dynamic adjustments or volume confirmation, it executes faster, making it suitable for traders who need lightweight tools to stay on top of fast-moving markets.
### Conclusion:
The basic version of the **Fx_Shepherd_Liquidity** script offers a simplified tool for detecting potential liquidity grabs. Its straightforward design, adjustable Maru rate, and visual bar color changes make it easy to integrate into any trading strategy focused on price action. While it lacks the advanced features of the premium version, it serves as a solid, lightweight solution for traders who prefer simplicity over complexity.
Balance of Power [SYNC & TRADE]Balance of Power
Overview
This indicator analyzes the balance of power between buyers and sellers in the market. It uses volume, price action and the relative strength index (RSI) to determine the strength of buyers and sellers, as well as to identify potential zones where one side dominates the other.
How it works
The indicator calculates the average volume over a specified period.
It determines the strength of each bar, taking into account volume and price action.
RSI is used as an additional factor to assess the strength of the trend.
Based on these factors, the "balance of power" between buyers and sellers is calculated.
When the balance of power exceeds a specified threshold, the indicator marks the beginning of the "buyer zone" or "seller zone".
How to use
Add the indicator to your chart in TradingView.
Configure the input parameters:
"Period for average volume": determines the sensitivity to volume changes.
"RSI period": affects the sensitivity of the RSI to price changes.
"Strength threshold": sets the level for determining a significant imbalance.
"Table Size": select the appropriate size of the information table.
Observe the signals on the chart:
Blue triangle up: the beginning of the buyer zone.
Red triangle down: the beginning of the seller zone.
Use the information table to get additional data:
Current balance of power
Buyers or sellers have strength
Current RSI value
Advantages
Comprehensive analysis of market conditions
Visual signals for potential entry points
Customizable parameters to adapt to different trading styles
Informative table for quick analysis of the current situation
Limitations
Like any indicator, it can give false signals
Requires additional analysis and confirmation with other tools
Efficiency may vary depending on market conditions
Recommendations
Use this indicator in combination with other analysis methods to make trading decisions. Experiment with the settings to optimize for your trading style and selected assets.
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Обзор
Этот индикатор анализирует баланс сил между покупателями и продавцами на рынке. Он использует объем, ценовое движение и индекс относительной силы (RSI) для определения силы покупателей и продавцов, а также для выявления потенциальных зон, где одна сторона доминирует над другой.
Как это работает
Индикатор рассчитывает среднее значение объема за указанный период.
Он определяет силу каждого бара, учитывая объем и ценовое движение.
RSI используется как дополнительный фактор для оценки силы тренда.
На основе этих факторов вычисляется "баланс сил" между покупателями и продавцами.
Когда баланс сил превышает заданный порог, индикатор отмечает начало "зоны покупателей" или "зоны продавцов".
Как использовать
Добавьте индикатор на ваш график в TradingView.
Настройте входные параметры:
"Период для среднего объема": определяет чувствительность к изменениям объема.
"Период RSI": влияет на чувствительность RSI к ценовым изменениям.
"Порог силы": устанавливает уровень для определения значимого дисбаланса.
"Размер таблицы": выберите подходящий размер информационной таблицы.
Наблюдайте за сигналами на графике:
Синий треугольник вверх: начало зоны покупателей.
Красный треугольник вниз: начало зоны продавцов.
Используйте информационную таблицу для получения дополнительных данных:
Текущий баланс сил
Наличие силы у покупателей или продавцов
Текущее значение RSI
Преимущества
Комплексный анализ рыночных условий
Визуальные сигналы для потенциальных точек входа
Настраиваемые параметры для адаптации к разным торговым стилям
Информативная таблица для быстрого анализа текущей ситуации
Ограничения
Как и любой индикатор, может давать ложные сигналы
Требует дополнительного анализа и подтверждения другими инструментами
Эффективность может варьироваться в зависимости от рыночных условий
Рекомендации
Используйте этот индикатор в сочетании с другими методами анализа для принятия торговых решений. Экспериментируйте с настройками для оптимизации под ваш торговый стиль и выбранные активы.
Fractal WavesSummary of the "Fractal Waves" Indicator
The "Fractal Waves" indicator is a multifaceted trading tool designed for TradingView that combines various technical analysis methods to help traders identify potential market trends and trading opportunities. It overlays multiple analyses directly onto price charts, providing a comprehensive visual representation of market dynamics.
Key Features:
Fractal Wave Detection and Visualization:
Purpose: Identifies fractal highs and lows to signal potential trend reversals or continuations.
Functionality: Calculates fractal highs, lows, and midpoints on both the current and an additional user-selected timeframe. Plots lines at these fractal points with color coding to distinguish between bullish and bearish trends. Fills areas between fractal highs and lows with background colors to enhance visual cues. Updates fractal lines dynamically as new fractals are identified. Multiple Time Frame Moving Averages (MTF MA):
Purpose: Provides insight into trend directions across different timeframes.
Functionality: Allows plotting of up to three customizable moving averages from different timeframes on the current chart. Users can select the type of MA (SMA, EMA, DEMA, VWMA, RMA, WMA), length, resolution, and color. Optionally displays labels showing MA details like type, length, and resolution for clarity. Bar Pattern Identification (Inside and Outside Bars):
Purpose: Highlights specific bar patterns that may indicate market indecision or breakout potential.
Functionality: Detects inside bars (where the current bar's range is within the previous bar) and outside bars (where the current bar's range exceeds the previous bar). Colors bars based on whether they are bullish or bearish inside/outside bars using user-defined colors. Utilizes "The Strat" methodology to assign numbers (1 for inside bars, 2 for directional bars, 3 for outside bars) and plots them above the bars. Wicked Wicks Visualization:
Purpose: Highlights significant wicks that may indicate rejection at certain price levels.
Functionality: Identifies long upper wicks (top wicks) and lower wicks (bottom wicks) relative to previous bars. Plots custom candles to emphasize these wicks with specific background and border colors. Aids in recognizing potential reversals or strong buying/selling pressure. Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP):
Purpose: Helps identify the average trading price weighted by volume, acting as dynamic support or resistance.
Functionality: Calculates and plots the daily VWAP, updating at the start of each session. Changes VWAP line color at session start for visual differentiation. Applicable primarily to intraday charts (60-minute timeframe or lower). Volume and Extreme Volume Reversal (EVR) Analysis:
Purpose: Detects areas of unusually high volume that may precede price reversals.
Functionality: Tracks the highest volume bars of the current and previous day. Plots boxes and lines to highlight extreme volume areas. Changes candle colors for high-volume bars to draw attention. Calculates and plots potential reversal levels based on extreme volume. Rate of Change (ROC) and Average True Range (ATR) Ratio Analysis:
Purpose: Assesses price momentum relative to volatility to predict trend changes.
Functionality: Calculates the ROC and ATR over specified lengths. Computes the ratio of ROC to ATR to gauge momentum. Plots bullish or bearish dots on the chart when ROC-ATR ratio aligns with the fractal trend, indicating potential trend shifts. Provides alerts when a new bullish or bearish trend is detected. Average Volume Weighted Average Price (AVWAP) with Dynamic Lookback Periods:
Purpose: Identifies key price levels based on volume-weighted averages over specific lookback periods.
Functionality: Calculates AVWAPs from the highest and lowest points over dynamic or manual lookback periods. Adjusts lookback periods automatically based on the current chart timeframe or uses user-defined periods. Plots AVWAP lines and fills the area between them, highlighting overlaps which may signify significant support/resistance levels. Fractal Wave Table Across Multiple Timeframes:
Purpose: Provides a quick overview of fractal trends and inside bar patterns across various timeframes.
Functionality: Displays a table at the bottom of the chart showing fractal wave values and inside bar statuses for timeframes from 5 minutes to monthly. Uses color coding to indicate bullish or bearish trends and whether the price is above or below the fractal wave. Indicates inside bars with symbols and colors to quickly identify consolidation periods. Alert Conditions:
Purpose: Keeps traders informed of significant market events without constant monitoring.
Functionality: Triggers alerts for: Bullish or bearish trend changes when the ROC-ATR ratio aligns with the fractal trend. Price crossing above a fractal high or below a fractal low. Formation of new bullish or bearish fractals. EVR-based potential long or short opportunities.
Usage Notes:
Customization: The indicator offers extensive customization options, allowing users to adjust colors, timeframes, calculation periods, and display preferences to suit their trading style. Timeframe Considerations: Some features, like EVR analysis and intraday VWAP, are optimized for intraday timeframes (up to 60 minutes). The indicator adjusts calculations and visualizations based on the current chart's timeframe. Comprehensive Analysis: By combining multiple technical analysis tools—such as fractals, moving averages, volume analysis, and bar patterns—the indicator provides a holistic view of market conditions. Visual Clarity: The use of color coding, labels, and symbols enhances visual interpretation, making it easier for traders to identify patterns and trends at a glance. Alerts and Notifications: Built-in alert conditions help traders stay informed of key market developments, enabling timely decision-making without the need for constant chart monitoring.
Conclusion:
The "Fractal Waves" indicator serves as an advanced analytical tool that synthesizes various technical indicators to support traders in market analysis. By overlaying fractal patterns, moving averages from multiple timeframes, volume analysis, and bar patterns onto price charts, it aids in identifying potential trading opportunities and understanding market dynamics across different timeframes. The combination of visual cues and alert notifications makes it a valuable asset for traders seeking deeper insight into market behavior.
Heatmap Volume ProfileThe Volume Profile with Support/Resistance indicator is a powerful tool designed to help traders visually identify support and resistance zones based on volume analysis at specific price levels. Unlike traditional volume indicators that focus on time-based volume, this indicator analyzes the volume traded at various price levels, offering a clearer view of where the strongest buying and selling forces are concentrated.
Key Features:
Volume Heatmap: The indicator displays a colored heatmap that varies based on the volume traded at different price levels. "Hot zones" (red) indicate areas with high volume, while "cold zones" (blue) represent areas with low volume.
Automatic Detection of Support and Resistance Levels: In addition to the heatmap, the indicator automatically detects price levels where the volume reaches a significant threshold. These levels are marked with white lines on the chart, highlighting potential support and resistance zones.
Adjustable Granularity: The number of price bands can be adjusted, allowing for finer or broader volume analysis. This helps customize the analysis based on the volatility of the asset and the chosen time frame.
Configurable Analysis Period: The number of historical bars used for volume analysis can be defined by the user, enabling the analysis of short-term or long-term volume trends.
Customizable Support/Resistance Threshold: A parameter allows you to define the threshold at which a volume level is considered significant enough to be marked as support or resistance.
Indicator Parameters:
Number of Price Bands (Granularity):
This parameter controls how finely the price is divided into bands. The higher the number of bands, the more precise the volume analysis. The default is set to 50 bands.
Color Transparency:
This parameter adjusts the transparency of the heatmap colors, making it easier to read when overlaid on the price chart.
Number of Bars for Analysis:
Defines the historical period used for volume analysis. The default is 200 bars, but it can be adjusted based on your time frame and the asset being analyzed.
Volume Threshold for Support/Resistance:
This setting allows you to define the intensity of volume (between 0.1 and 1.0) necessary for a price level to be marked as support or resistance. This parameter ensures that only the most relevant levels are displayed.
Practical Use:
Identify Support and Resistance Zones: Traders can use the levels marked by this indicator to identify areas where significant volumes have been traded, signaling potential support or resistance. These zones are often where the market may reverse direction or confirm a trend.
Detect Congestion Zones: The heatmap allows traders to easily spot volume congestion zones, where prices tend to stall due to the high concentration of trading at those levels.
Improve Decision-Making: By combining price-level volume analysis, traders can better understand where the market’s key forces are located, allowing for more informed entry and exit strategies.
Example of Use:
Support: If a support line is detected at a price level with high volume, it may represent an area where buyers are heavily concentrated, making it more difficult for the price to break below that level.
Resistance: Conversely, a resistance line indicates a zone where sellers have a significant presence, suggesting that the price may struggle to move above that level without strong momentum.
Target Audience:
This indicator is ideal for:
Day traders looking to spot short-term reversal points based on volume concentration.
Swing traders identifying key zones to place limit orders or stops.
Long-term traders who want to analyze volume clusters over an extended period to determine critical levels to watch.
Conclusion:
The Volume Profile with Support/Resistance indicator is an essential tool for any trader looking to understand how volume behaves at each price level. With its intuitive visualizations and automatically marked levels, this indicator makes it easy to spot important support and resistance zones, helping traders optimize their strategies and anticipate market movements more effectively.
Smart Candle SizeIndicator Description: Smart Candle Size
The Smart Candle Size is a technical indicator designed for traders who seek to analyze market momentum and optimize their strategies based on candle size, trend direction, and risk management parameters. This indicator combines several analytical tools to offer a deeper understanding of price movements, facilitating the identification of potential trading opportunities.
What Does the Indicator Do?
The indicator analyzes each candle in relation to the previous one, evaluating whether the size and position of the current candle meet certain predefined criteria. By incorporating an Exponential Moving Average (EMA) as a trend filter and adjusting variables such as candle size proportion, maximum candle size, and minimum distance from the EMA, the indicator helps identify market conditions that may be favorable for entering or exiting a trade.
How Does the Indicator Work?
Candle Size Comparison:
Size Proportion: The indicator compares the size of the current candle to the previous one. If the current candle is proportionally larger based on the set value (e.g., 1.3 times larger), it is considered significant.
Trend Filter with EMA:
Exponential Moving Average (EMA): An adjustable-length EMA is used to determine the general market trend. Bullish signals are considered when the price is above the EMA, and bearish signals when it is below.
Additional Filters:
Maximum Candle Size: Limits the size of candles considered to avoid the influence of unusually large candles.
Minimum Distance from EMA: Ensures that the price is sufficiently away from the EMA to avoid signals in congested zones.
Calculation of Stop-Loss and Take-Profit Levels:
Based on the configured ticks, the indicator calculates and visually displays the SL and TP levels on the chart.
Visual Signals:
Candle Coloring: Candles that meet the criteria are dynamically colored (green for bullish and red for bearish).
Buy/Sell Labels: "W" labels are displayed for possible bullish opportunities and "X" for bearish ones.
EMA Visualization:
A shading is added around the EMA to provide an additional visual reference on the trend.
How to Use the Indicator?
Parameter Configuration:
Adjust the Size Proportion to set how much larger the current candle must be compared to the previous one.
Define the EMA Length according to your trading strategy.
Set the Maximum Candle Size and Minimum Distance from EMA to filter out unwanted signals.
Configure the SL and TP Ticks to automatically calculate the stop-loss and take-profit levels.
Signal Interpretation:
Green Candles (Bullish): Indicate possible buying opportunities if all criteria are met.
Red Candles (Bearish): Indicate possible short-selling opportunities.
Use the "W" and "X" labels as additional visual confirmation.
Trade Planning:
Use the SL and TP levels displayed on the chart to plan your orders and manage risk.
Visual Customization:
Select the Chart Mode (Light or Dark) to adapt the indicator to your visual preferences.
Example Configuration for AUDJPY
As an example, here is a configuration applied to the AUDJPY currency pair:
Size Proportion: 1.3
EMA Length: 27
Maximum Candle Size: 120
Minimum Distance from EMA: 141
SL Ticks: 100
TP Ticks: 300
This configuration can be used as a starting point and adjusted according to the specific characteristics of AUDJPY and the individual trader's preferences.
What Makes This Indicator Original?
Integration of Multiple Filters: Combines candle size comparison with trend and volatility filters to offer more refined signals.
Extensive Customization: Allows adjustment of multiple parameters to suit different assets and trading styles.
Intuitive Visualization: Provides clear visual signals and SL/TP levels directly on the chart, facilitating decision-making.
Built-in Risk Management: By calculating and displaying SL and TP levels, the indicator aids in planning and risk management for each trade.
Additional Considerations
Not a Standalone Indicator: It is recommended to use this indicator in conjunction with other technical and fundamental analyses for better decision-making.
Prior Testing: Before using it on a real account, it is advisable to test the indicator on a demo account to familiarize yourself with its functionality and adjust parameters as necessary.
Limitations: Like all technical indicators, it does not guarantee results and should be used as a support tool.
Conclusion
The Smart Candle Size is a versatile tool that offers a combination of price action analysis and risk management. By providing significant details on how it works and how it can be customized, traders can leverage its features to complement their trading strategies across different markets and time frames.
Compatible with TradingView and ready for immediate use, this indicator can be a valuable addition to your set of trading tools.
NIFTY - Heatmap [DRK]Nifty 50 Heatmap by Percentage Change
This Pine Script generates a dynamic heatmap for the top 40 weighted stocks in the Nifty 50 index, ordered by their percentage change. The heatmap visually represents the performance of these stocks, with green indicating positive changes and red indicating negative changes.
Features :
Real-time Updates : The heatmap updates in real-time, providing an up-to-date snapshot of market performance.
Color Coding : Stocks are color-coded based on their percentage change, making it easy to identify gainers and losers at a glance.
Future Enhancements:
Indicator : Planned updates include popups or descriptions that provide additional insights, such as key indicators and their positive or negative signals.
Detailed Analysis : Future versions will offer more detailed analysis and insights to help traders make informed decisions.
Stay tuned for these exciting updates!
Risk Contract Table by Soothing TradesDescription:
Risk Contract Table by Soothing Trades
This script provides an intuitive table that displays the calculated risk in dollars for various contract sizes based on the size of the last closed candle.
It is designed to help traders quickly assess their risk exposure based on the most recent price movement.
Key Features:
Automatic and Manual Tick Value Calculation: Automatically fetches the tick value for your instrument.
You can also override it with a manual input using a convenient checkbox.
Customizable Contract Sizes: Easily input your preferred contract sizes.
The script dynamically adjusts the table headers and risk calculations based on your inputs.
Real-Time Updates:
The table updates with each new candle close, ensuring that your risk calculations are always based on the latest candle size.
User-Friendly Display: The table is displayed directly on your chart with customizable colors for both text and background, making it easy to match your chart’s theme.
How to Use:
Tick Value: By default, the script uses the automatic tick value.
To manually set the tick value, check the "Use Manual Tick Value" box and enter your desired value.
Contract Sizes: You can input the number of contracts for each category (5ct, 10ct, 15ct, 17ct). The script calculates and displays the risk for each contract size based on the tick movement of the last closed candle only.
Real-Time Calculations: Risk calculations are updated only after the candle is closed, so there are no misleading values during live market activity.
Customization Options:
Manual Tick Value Override: Use a custom tick value by enabling the "Use Manual Tick Value" option.
Custom Contract Sizes: Input your desired contract sizes, and the table headers and risk calculations will update accordingly.
Color Customization: Customize the text and background colors to fit your chart’s aesthetic.
How It Works:
The script calculates the tick movement from the last closed candle and multiplies it by the specified tick value and the number of contracts.
You can choose to use the default automatic tick value or manually input your own.
A table appears on the chart showing the risk for different contract sizes based solely on the size of the last candle, providing a quick snapshot of potential exposure from the most recent price movement.
This script is ideal for traders who want to keep a quick and accurate overview of their potential risk exposure based on the size of the most recent price action.
Whether you are scalping, day trading, or holding positions overnight, this tool by Soothing Trades will help you stay informed and make better trading decisions.
Happy Trading!
- use at own risk, for education and test purpose only.
Developed by Soothing Trades
Price Action Volumetric Breaker Blocks [UAlgo]The Price Action Volumetric Breaker Blocks indicator is designed to identify and visualize significant price levels in the market. It combines concepts of price action, volume analysis, and market structure to provide traders with a comprehensive view of potential support and resistance areas. This indicator identifies "breaker blocks," which are price zones where the market has shown significant interest in the past.
These blocks are created based on swing highs and lows, and are further analyzed using volume data to determine their strength. The indicator also tracks market structure shifts, providing additional context to price movements.
By visualizing these key levels and market structure changes, traders can gain insights into potential areas of price reversal or continuation, helping them make more informed trading decisions.
🔶 Key Features
Dynamic Breaker Block Identification: The indicator automatically detects and draws breaker blocks based on swing highs and lows. These blocks represent areas of potential support and resistance.
Volume-Weighted Strength Analysis: Each breaker block is analyzed using volume data to determine its bullish and bearish strength. This is visually represented by the proportion of green (bullish) and red (bearish) coloring within each block.
Market Structure Break (MSB) and Break of Structure (BOS): The indicator identifies and labels Market Structure Breaks (MSB) and Break of Structure (BOS) events, providing context to larger market trends.
Customizable Settings:
- Adjustable swing length for identifying pivot points
- Option to show a specific number of recent breaker blocks
- Choice between wick or close price for violation checks
- Toggle to hide overlapping blocks for cleaner analysis
Violation Detection: Automatically detects when a breaker block has been violated (broken through), either by wick or close price, depending on user settings.
Overlap Control: Provides an option to hide overlapping order blocks, ensuring that the chart remains clean and easy to read when multiple blocks are detected in close proximity.
🔶 Interpreting Indicator
Breaker Blocks:
Breaker blocks are key areas where the price moves through and invalidates a previously identified order block. The indicator detects a breaker block when the price violates an order block by exceeding its high or low (depending on whether it's a bullish or bearish block). This violation is determined by either the wick or the close of a candle, depending on the user's selection in the "Violation Check" setting. When a breaker block is detected, the indicator removes the violated order block from the chart, signaling that the zone is no longer relevant for future price action.
Bullish Breaker Block: This occurs when a bearish order block (red) is violated by the price closing above the block’s top boundary or when the wick surpasses this level. It signals that a prior bearish structure has been invalidated, and the market may shift to a bullish trend.
Bearish Breaker Block: This occurs when a bullish order block (teal) is violated by the price closing below the block’s bottom boundary or when the wick drops below it. It suggests that a previous bullish structure has been broken, indicating potential bearish momentum.
Market Structure Labels:
"MSB" (Market Structure Break) labels indicate a potential change in trend direction.
"BOS" (Break of Structure) labels confirm the continuation of the current trend after breaking a significant level.
Block Strength:
A block with more green indicates stronger bullish interest.
A block with more red indicates stronger bearish interest.
The relative sizes of the green and red portions show the balance of power between buyers and sellers at that level.
🔶 Disclaimer
Use with Caution: This indicator is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. Users should exercise caution and perform their own analysis before making trading decisions based on the indicator's signals.
Not Financial Advice: The information provided by this indicator does not constitute financial advice, and the creator (UAlgo) shall not be held responsible for any trading losses incurred as a result of using this indicator.
Backtesting Recommended: Traders are encouraged to backtest the indicator thoroughly on historical data before using it in live trading to assess its performance and suitability for their trading strategies.
Risk Management: Trading involves inherent risks, and users should implement proper risk management strategies, including but not limited to stop-loss orders and position sizing, to mitigate potential losses.
No Guarantees: The accuracy and reliability of the indicator's signals cannot be guaranteed, as they are based on historical price data and past performance may not be indicative of future results.
The Strat Candle State Table (Two Symbols)The Strat Candle State Table (Two Symbols) – Multi-Timeframe Analysis
This advanced indicator is designed for traders who follow The Strat methodology, providing a quick, clear, and actionable view of candle states across two selected symbols and a chosen timeframe. It allows you to seamlessly integrate multi-symbol analysis into your trading, offering real-time insights into price action and market momentum based on **The Strat’s** powerful principles.
What It Does:
For each selected symbol, the indicator retrieves and analyzes the price data for three candles:
- Candle 1 (C1): The third candle from the current one.
- Candle 2 (C2): The candle directly before the current one (previous candle).
- Current Candle (CC): The live candle, which is still forming.
Using this information, it plots the Scenario 1 (Inside Bar), Scenario 2 (Directional), and **Scenario 3 (Outside Bar)** states for each candle, color-coding them to help you quickly assess market conditions and price action.
Strat Candle States:
- Scenario 1 (Inside Bar): The candle stays within the high and low of the previous candle (indicating consolidation or indecision).
- Scenario 2 (Directional)* The candle breaks either the high (2-up) or low (2-down) of the previous candle, indicating potential continuation in that direction.
- Scenario 3 (Outside Bar): The candle breaks both the high and low of the previous candle, signaling increased volatility and a potential reversal.
Customizable Color Scheme:
The default colors follow these settings (but can be changed to your preference):
- 1U (Inside and Up): Yellow (indicating an inside bar that closed higher).
- 1D (Inside and Down): Orange (indicating an inside bar that closed lower).
- 2U (Two Up): Green if the candle closes higher, Red if the candle closes lower (conflict).
- 2D (Two Down): Red if the candle closes lower, Green if the candle closes higher (conflict).
- 3U (Three Up): Lighter Purple.
- 3D (Three Down): Darker Purple/Magenta.
Each state is dynamically updated based on the actual price action and whether the candle closes above or below the open. Conflict candles (like a 2-up closing red or 2-down closing green) are highlighted, making it easier to spot potential reversals or weakness in the trend.
Timeframe Flexibility:
You can overlay this indicator on any chart regardless of the timeframe. The key is to select the timeframe you want the indicator to plot for when setting up. Whether you're working on a 5-minute chart, daily, or even weekly, the indicator will analyze the candles according to the selected timeframe, giving you the versatility to adapt it to various trading strategies.
Powerful Use Cases:
1. Multi-Symbol Analysis in Real-Time: The Strat Candle State Table displays the candle states for two symbols at once, helping you track multiple instruments without switching charts. This is extremely useful when monitoring correlated assets like SPY and QQQ, or sector-related pairs such as DIA and IWM
2. Seamless Top-Down View: By analyzing the three most recent candles (C1, C2, and the current candle), the indicator allows you to maintain a top-down perspective on price action, spotting setups early and tracking candle state changes across different symbols and timeframes.
3. Enhanced Conflict Detection: The background shading automatically adjusts for conflict candles, such as a 2-up that closes red or a 2-down that closes green. This provides a quick visual cue to warn you when the current trend may be weakening or reversing.
4. Trade Execution Precision: With this table providing constant feedback on price action and candle state, traders can more easily time their entries and exits, whether they are looking for reversals or continuations
5. Focus on Timeframe Continuity: Use this indicator to stay in alignment with The Strat's Timeframe Continuity, ensuring you are trading in the direction of the most aligned candles, across both symbols. This allows for more precise trade management and higher-probability setups.
6. Customizable to Your Strategy: Change the color coding and candle states to match your personal preferences or trading strategy, making this indicator adaptable to your specific needs.
Most Powerful Use Case – Simultaneous Break Detection:
The Strat Candle State Table shines in setups where simultaneous breaks are being monitored across multiple symbols. For example, if both symbols trigger a 2-up or 3-up at the same time, this confirms that momentum is flowing in the same direction for multiple instruments, giving you stronger trade conviction.
By seeing real-time data for two key symbols, you can ensure that you're catching simultaneous breaks, where multiple instruments are signaling the same move. This can be especially effective in index-based trading, where the strength or weakness of multiple sectors or assets must align for a higher probability of success
Previous Day High, Low, and Midpointshows yesterdays high low and midpoint elimainating the need to use the fib tool every day
GAP Momentum Oscillator
This function calculates GAP Momentum, a measure of momentum based on the gaps between opening and closing prices over several periods.
Gaps are calculated for defined periods (here, by default, 14 periods). It determines :
UpGaps: the sum of positive gaps, i.e. openings that are higher than the previous period's close.
DnGaps: the sum of negative gaps, i.e. openings below the previous period's close.
It then calculates the GAP Momentum as the ratio between the sum of the up gaps and the sum of the down gaps, multiplied by 100. If the total of the down gaps is zero, the ratio takes a default value of 1 to avoid division by zero.
Essa's Indicator 2.0Essa's Indicator V2: Beginner's Guide
This custom TradingView indicator has been designed to help you identify key trading opportunities based on session highs/lows, volatility, and moving averages. Below is a breakdown of the main features:
1. Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs)
Fast EMA (Blue Line): Tracks the short-term market trend (default: 9-period EMA).
Slow EMA (Red Line): Tracks the longer-term market trend (default: 21-period EMA).
You can turn on/off the EMAs using the "Show EMAs" option in the settings.
EMAs help smooth out price action and give a clearer picture of trends. A crossover of the fast EMA above the slow EMA can signal an upward trend, while the reverse may indicate a downward trend.
2. Session Highs and Lows
The indicator tracks price highs and lows for three major trading sessions:
London Session (Red): Highlighted in red. Active between 08:00 and 17:00 (LDN timezone) or 03:00 and 12:00 (NY timezone).
New York Session (Blue): Highlighted in blue. Active between 12:00 and 21:00 (LDN timezone) or 07:00 and 16:00 (NY timezone).
Asia Session (Yellow): Highlighted in yellow. Active between 22:00 and 08:00 (LDN timezone) or 18:00 and 03:00 (NY timezone).
Highs and lows for each session are plotted on the chart as lines. Breakouts from these levels can signal important trading opportunities:
London High/Low: Red lines.
New York High/Low: Blue lines.
Asia High/Low: Yellow lines.
The background color also changes depending on the active session:
London: Light red background.
New York: Light blue background.
Asia: Light yellow background.
3. Breakout Alerts
You can set alerts when the price breaks above or below session highs/lows:
Break Above London High: Alert triggered when the price crosses the London session high.
Break Below London Low: Alert triggered when the price falls below the London session low.
Similar alerts exist for the New York and Asia sessions as well.
4. Volatility-Adjusted EMA
The EMAs in this indicator are adjusted based on volatility (ATR - Average True Range). This allows the EMAs to respond to market conditions more dynamically, giving you more accurate trend readings in volatile markets.
5. ZigZag Feature (Optional)
You can enable the ZigZag feature to help visualize the price action's highs and lows:
ZigZag Lines: Highlight major peaks and troughs in price movements, helping you spot trends more easily.
This is helpful for identifying reversals or trend continuations.
6. Fractal Markers
This indicator uses fractals to mark potential turning points in the market:
Green Triangles (Above the Price): Indicate up fractals (potential reversal points where the price could move upwards).
Red Triangles (Below the Price): Indicate down fractals (potential reversal points where the price could move downwards).
Fractals can be a helpful confirmation tool when identifying entry and exit points.
7. Custom Timezone Options
You can choose between London (LDN) and New York (NY) timezones in the settings to adapt the session times to your trading location. This ensures the session high/low markers are displayed correctly for your trading region.
By default, the New York (NY) timezone is enabled for FXCM charts in the UK.
For BTC charts, you will need to switch to the appropriate time zone manually.
Thanks
Essa
E9 Shark-32 PatternUnderstanding the Shark-32 Pattern and its Trading Applications
The Shark-32 Pattern is a bearish technical trading formation used to predict market reversals or trend continuations. It highlights a downward move followed by a corrective rally, signaling a potential resumption of the downtrend. Here’s a breakdown of how it works:
What is the Shark-32 Pattern?
The Shark-32 pattern is a five-wave structure typically observed in bearish markets:
Wave 0 to X: A significant price decline starts the pattern.
Wave X to A: A correction pushes the price slightly upward.
Wave A to B: The price drops again but doesn’t reach the initial low.
Wave B to C: A final sharp decline concludes the pattern.
Once Wave C is formed, it suggests that the market will continue to move downward, presenting a potential selling or shorting opportunity.
Using the Pattern in Trading
This pattern is valuable for traders seeking high-probability bearish setups. The goal is to capitalize on the continuation of a downtrend following the corrective rally (X to A). Identifying the Shark-32 pattern helps anticipate the next wave of selling pressure.
Trading Setup
Identify a Shark-32 pattern.
If the price closes above the pattern's high, buy at the open the next day.
If the price closes below the pattern's low, short at the open the next day.
Sell/cover when the price moves 7% in the direction of the breakout.
Close the trade for a loss if the price moves 7% in the opposite direction.
For example, in a bull market after an upward breakout from a Shark-32, the net gain was $69.55. The method won 56% of the time with 5,218 winning trades and an average gain of $714.07. Conversely, 44% of trades were losers, with an average loss of $747.33. The average holding period was 26 calendar days.
The gains and losses were closely aligned with the 7% threshold set for this test.
Key Target Levels
To enhance the strategy, use dotted projection lines as target levels:
Upper Target: Drawn above the high of the corrective rally (Wave A). If the price breaks above this line, it may signal further upward movement, indicating a potentially weaker downtrend.
Lower Target: Positioned below the low of Wave C, providing a target for bearish trades.
These lines help determine future price targets and assist in setting take-profit or stop-loss levels.
Trading the Breakout
Look for breakouts once the Shark-32 pattern is identified:
Upward Breakout: If the price closes above the green line (high from two bars ago), it indicates a potential reversal to the upside.
Downward Breakout: If the price breaks below the red line (low from two bars ago), it confirms the bearish continuation.
Breakouts allow traders to adjust their positions based on market shifts.
Trading Tips
Continuation: The Shark-32 pattern acts as a continuation 60% of the time, confirming the ongoing trend.
Breakout Confirmation: Wait for the price to close above or below the pattern’s key levels before entering a trade.
Trade with the Trend: Since the Shark-32 is a continuation pattern, expect the breakout to align with the inbound price trend.
Symmetry: Patterns with symmetry often perform better. For more insights, refer to detailed trading literature.
Half-Staff: The Shark-32 can form midway in a trend, similar to flags and pennants.
Shark-32: Trading Performance
Based on an analysis of 23,369 trades, the following performance metrics were observed:
Bull Market with Upward Breakout: The average net profit was $69.55. This method won 56% of the time, with winning trades averaging $714.07. Losing trades, which constituted 44% of the total, had an average loss of $747.33. The average holding period was 26 calendar days.
Bull Market with Downward Breakout: The average net loss was $(76.36). This method won 43% of the time, with winning trades averaging $753.56. Losing trades, which constituted 57% of the total, had an average loss of $706.32. The average holding period was 23 calendar days.
Bear Market with Upward Breakout: The average net loss was $(89.13). This method won 46% of the time, with winning trades averaging $710.77. Losing trades, which constituted 54% of the total, had an average loss of $756.97. The average holding period was 16 calendar days.
Bear Market with Downward Breakout: The average net profit was $65.17. This method won 52% of the time, with winning trades averaging $781.62. Losing trades, which constituted 48% of the total, had an average loss of $722.41. The average holding period was 13 calendar days.
MultiTimeFrame Trends and Candle Bias (by MC) v1This MultiTimeFrame Trends and Candle Bias provides the trader a quick glance on how each timeframe is trending and what the current candle bias is in each timeframe.
Interpreting Candle Bias : Green points to a bullish bias while red, a bearish bias for a given specific timeframe. For instance, if the current 1 hour candle bias is red, it means that the last hour, the bias has been bearish. If the Daily candle bias is red, it means that the day in question has been a bearish for this selected symbol.
Interpreting MTF Trends: Trends for each time frame follows the simple moving average of the closing prices for the X number of candles you enter in the input section. So for example, if you decide to enter 6 for the 1-hour time frame, the trend for the last 6 hours will be shown and tracked; if on the Daily time frame, you enter 7, the trend for the last 7 days or 1 week will be shown and tracked. I have provided below (as well as on tooltips in the input section of this indicator) recommendations of what numbers to use depending on what kind of trader you are.
What is a best setup for MultiTimeFrame Trends?
Considerations Across All Timeframes:
- Trading Style : Scalpers and very short-term intraday traders may prefer fewer candles (like 12 to 20), which allow them to react quickly to price changes. Swing traders or those holding positions for a few hours to a couple of days might prefer more candles (like 50 to 120) to identify more stable trends.
- Market Conditions : In volatile markets, using more candles helps smooth out price fluctuations and provides a clearer trend signal. In trending markets, fewer candles might be sufficient to capture the trend.
- Session-Based Adjustments : Traders may adjust their settings depending on the time of day or session they are trading. For example, during high-volatility periods like market open or close, using fewer candles can help capture quick moves.
The number of preceding candles to use for estimating the recent trend can depend on various factors, including the type of market, the asset being traded, the timeframe, and the specific goals of your analysis. However, here are some general guidelines to help you decide:
### 1. **Short-Term Trends (Fast Moving Averages):**
- **5 to 20 Candles**: If you want to capture a short-term trend, typically in day trading or scalping strategies, you might use 5 to 20 candles. This is common for fast-moving averages like the 9-period or 15-period moving averages. It reacts quickly to price changes, but it can also give more false signals due to market noise.
### 2. **Medium-Term Trends (Moderate Moving Averages):**
- **20 to 50 Candles**: For a more balanced approach that reduces the impact of short-term volatility while still being responsive to trend changes, 20 to 50 candles are commonly used. This range is popular for swing trading strategies, where the goal is to capture trends that last several days to weeks.
### 3. **Long-Term Trends (Slow Moving Averages):**
- **50 to 200 Candles**: To identify long-term trends, such as those seen in position trading or for confirming major trend directions, you might use 50 to 200 candles. The 50-period and 200-period moving averages are particularly well-known and are often used by traders to identify significant trend reversals or confirmations.
### 4. **Adaptive Approach:**
- **Market Conditions**: In trending markets, fewer candles might be needed to identify a trend, while in choppy or range-bound markets, using more candles can help filter out noise.
- **Volatility**: In highly volatile markets, more candles might be necessary to smooth out price action and avoid false signals.
### **Experiment and Backtesting:**
The optimal number of candles can vary significantly based on the asset and strategy. It's often a good idea to backtest different periods to see which provides the best balance between responsiveness and reliability in identifying trends. You can use tools like the strategy tester in TradingView or other backtesting software to compare the performance of different settings.
### **General Recommendation:**
- **For Shorter Timeframes** (e.g., 5m, 15m): 10-20 candles might be effective.
- **For Medium Timeframes** (e.g., 1h, 4h): 20-50 candles are often a good starting point.
- **For Longer Timeframes** (e.g., Daily, Weekly): 50-200 candles help capture major trends.
If you're unsure, a common starting point for many traders is the 20-period moving average, which provides a balance between sensitivity and reliability.
Guidelines for 1-Minute Timeframe:
For the 1-minute (1M) timeframe, trend analysis typically focuses on very short-term price movements, which is crucial for scalping and ultra-short-term trading strategies. Here’s a breakdown of the number of preceding candles you might use:
1. **Very Short-Term Trend:**
- **10 to 20 Candles (10 to 20 Minutes):** Using 10 to 20 candles captures about 10 to 20 minutes of price action. This range is suitable for scalpers who need to identify very short-term trends and make quick trading decisions.
2. **Short-Term Trend:**
- **30 to 60 Candles (30 to 60 Minutes):** This period covers 30 to 60 minutes of trading, making it useful for traders looking to understand the trend over a full trading hour. It helps capture price movements and trends that develop within a single hour.
3. **Intraday Trend:**
- **120 Candles (2 Hours):** Using 120 candles provides a view of the trend over approximately 2 hours. This is useful for traders who want to see how the market is trending throughout a larger portion of the trading day.
4. **Extended Intraday Trend:**
- **240 to 480 Candles (4 to 8 Hours):** This longer period gives a broader view of the intraday trend, covering 4 to 8 hours. It’s helpful for identifying trends that span a significant portion of the trading day, which can be useful for traders looking to align with the broader intraday movement.
**Considerations:**
- **High Sensitivity:** The 1-minute timeframe is highly sensitive to market movements, so shorter periods (10 to 20 candles) can capture rapid price changes but may also generate noise.
- **Market Volatility:** In highly volatile markets, using more candles (like 30 to 60 or more) helps smooth out the noise and provides a clearer trend signal.
- **Trading Style:** Scalpers will typically use shorter periods to make very quick decisions. Traders holding positions for a bit longer, even within the same day, may use more candles to get a clearer picture of the trend.
**Common Approaches:**
- **5-Period Moving Average:** The 5-period moving average on a 1-minute chart can be used for extremely short-term trend signals, reacting quickly to price changes.
- **20-Period Moving Average:** The 20-period moving average is a good choice for capturing short-term trends and can help filter out some of the noise while still being responsive.
- **50-Period Moving Average:** The 50-period moving average provides a broader view of the trend and can help smooth out price movements over a longer intraday period.
**Recommendation:**
- **Start with 10 to 20 Candles:** For the most immediate and actionable signals, especially useful for scalping or very short-term trading.
- **Use 30 to 60 Candles:** For a clearer view of trends that develop over an hour, suitable for those looking to trade within a single trading hour.
- **Consider 120 Candles:** For observing broader intraday trends over 2 hours, helping align trades with more significant intraday movements.
- **Explore 240 to 480 Candles:** For a longer intraday perspective, covering up to 8 hours, which can be useful for strategies that span a larger portion of the trading day.
**Practical Example:**
- **Scalpers:** If you’re executing trades every few minutes, start with 10 to 20 candles to get rapid trend signals.
- **Short-Term Traders:** For trends that last an hour or so, 30 to 60 candles will provide a better sense of direction while still being responsive.
- **Intraday Traders:** For broader trends that span several hours, 120 candles will help you see the overall intraday movement.
Experimentation and backtesting with these settings on historical data will help you fine-tune your approach to the 1-minute timeframe for your specific trading strategy and asset.
Guidelines for 5, 15 and 30 min Timeframes:
For shorter timeframes like 5, 15, and 30 minutes, the number of preceding candles you use will depend on how quickly you want to react to changes in the trend and the specific trading style you’re employing. Here's a breakdown for each:
**5-Minute Timeframe:**
1. **Very Short-Term (Micro Trend):**
- **12 to 20 Candles (60 to 100 Minutes):** Using 12 to 20 candles on a 5-minute chart captures 1 to 1.5 hours of price action. This is ideal for very short-term trades, such as scalping, where quick entries and exits are key.
2. **Short-Term Trend:**
- **30 to 60 Candles (150 to 300 Minutes):** This period covers 2.5 to 5 hours, making it useful for intraday traders who want to identify the trend within a trading session. It helps capture the direction of the market during the most active parts of the day.
3. **Intra-Day Trend:**
- **120 Candles (10 Hours):** Using 120 candles gives you a broad view of the trend over two trading sessions. This is useful for traders who want to understand the trend throughout the entire trading day.
**15-Minute Timeframe:**
1. **Very Short-Term:**
- **12 to 20 Candles (3 to 5 Hours):** On a 15-minute chart, this period covers 3 to 5 hours, making it useful for capturing the morning or afternoon trend within a trading day. It’s often used by intraday traders who need to make quick decisions.
2. **Short-Term Trend:**
- **30 to 60 Candles (7.5 to 15 Hours):** This covers almost a full trading day to a day and a half. It’s popular among day traders who want to align their trades with the trend of the day or the previous trading session.
3. **Intra-Week Trend:**
- **120 Candles (30 Hours):** This period spans about two trading days and is useful for traders looking to capture trends that may extend beyond a single trading day but not necessarily for an entire week.
**30-Minute Timeframe:**
1. **Short-Term Trend:**
- **12 to 20 Candles (6 to 10 Hours):** This period captures the trend over a single trading session. It's useful for day traders who want to understand the market’s direction throughout the day.
2. **Medium-Term Trend:**
- **30 to 50 Candles (15 to 25 Hours):** This period covers about two trading days and is useful for short-term swing traders or intraday traders who are looking for trends that might last a couple of days.
3. **Intra-Week Trend:**
- **100 to 120 Candles (50 to 60 Hours):** This longer period captures about 4 to 5 trading days, making it useful for traders who want to understand the broader trend over the course of the week.
**Summary Recommendations:**
- **5-Minute Chart:**
- **12 to 20 candles** for very short-term trades.
- **30 to 60 candles** for intraday trends within a single session.
- **120 candles** for a broader view of the day’s trend.
- **15-Minute Chart:**
- **12 to 20 candles** for short-term trades within a few hours.
- **30 to 60 candles** for trends lasting a full day or more.
- **120 candles** for trends extending over a couple of days.
- **30-Minute Chart:**
- **12 to 20 candles** for understanding the daily trend.
- **30 to 50 candles** for trends over a couple of days.
- **100 to 120 candles** for an intra-week trend view.
Experimenting with these settings and backtesting on historical data will help you find the optimal number of candles for your specific trading style and the assets you trade.
Guidelines for 1H Timeframes:
When analyzing trends on a 1-hour (1H) timeframe, you're focusing on short to medium-term trends, often used by day traders and short-term swing traders. Here’s how you can approach selecting the number of preceding candles:
1. **Short-Term Trend:**
- **14 to 21 Candles (14 to 21 Hours):** Using 14 to 21 candles on a 1-hour chart captures roughly half a day to a full day of trading activity. This range is ideal for day traders who want to identify short-term momentum and trend changes within a single trading day.
2. **Medium-Term Trend:**
- **50 Candles (2 Days):** A 50-period moving average on a 1-hour chart covers about two days of trading. This period is popular for identifying trends that may last a couple of days, making it useful for short-term swing traders.
3. **Longer-Term Trend:**
- **100 Candles (4 Days):** Using 100 candles gives you a broader view of the trend over about four days of trading. This is helpful for traders who want to align their trades with a more sustained trend that spans the entire week.
4. **Very Short-Term (Micro Trend):**
- **7 to 10 Candles (7 to 10 Hours):** For traders looking to capture micro trends or very short-term price movements, using 7 to 10 candles can provide a quick look at recent price action. This is often used for scalping or very short-term intraday strategies.
**Considerations:**
- **Market Volatility:** In highly volatile markets, using more candles (like 50 or 100) helps smooth out noise and provides a clearer trend signal. In less volatile conditions, fewer candles may suffice to capture trends.
- **Trading Style:** If you are a day trader looking for quick moves, shorter periods (like 7 to 21 candles) might be more suitable. For those who hold positions for a day or two, longer periods (like 50 or 100 candles) can provide better trend confirmation.
- **Asset Class:** The optimal number of candles can vary depending on the asset
Guidelines for 4H Timeframes:
When analyzing trends on a 4-hour (4H) timeframe, you’re generally looking to capture short to medium-term trends. This timeframe is popular among swing traders and intraday traders who want to balance between catching more significant market moves and not being too sensitive to noise. Here's how you can approach selecting the number of preceding candles:
1. **Short-Term Trend:**
- **14 to 21 Candles (2 to 3 Days):** Using 14 to 21 candles on a 4-hour chart covers roughly 2 to 3 days of trading activity. This range is ideal for traders looking to capture short-term momentum, especially in markets where price action can move quickly within a few days.
2. **Medium-Term Trend:**
- **50 Candles (8 to 10 Days):** A 50-period moving average on a 4-hour chart represents approximately 8 to 10 days of trading (considering 6 trading periods per day). This period is popular among swing traders for identifying trends that develop over the course of one to two weeks.
3. **Longer-Term Trend:**
- **100 Candles (16 to 20 Days):** Using 100 candles gives you a broader view of the trend over about 3 to 4 weeks. This is useful for traders who want to align their trades with the more sustained market direction while still remaining responsive to recent changes.
**Considerations:**
- **Market Conditions:** In a trending market, fewer candles (like 14 or 21) may be enough to identify the trend, allowing for quicker responses to price movements. In a more volatile or range-bound market, using more candles (like 50 or 100) can help smooth out noise and avoid false signals.
- **Trading Style:** If you are an intraday trader, shorter periods (14 to 21 candles) may be preferable, as they allow for quick entries and exits. Swing traders might lean towards the 50 to 100 candle range to capture trends that last several days to a few weeks.
- **Volatility:** The higher the volatility of the asset, the more candles you might want to use to ensure that the trend signal is not too erratic.
**Common Approaches:**
- **20-Period Moving Average:** A 20-period moving average on a 4-hour chart is often used by traders to capture short-term trends that align with momentum over the past few days.
- **50-Period Moving Average:** The 50-period moving average is widely used on the 4-hour chart to track medium-term trends. It provides a good balance between reacting to new trends and avoiding too many whipsaws.
- **100-Period Moving Average:** The 100-period moving average offers insight into the longer-term trend on the 4-hour chart, helping to filter out short-term noise and confirm the overall market direction.
**Recommendation:**
- **Start with 20 Candles for Short-Term Trends:** This period is useful for capturing quick movements and short-term trends over a couple of days.
- **Use 50 Candles for Medium-Term Trends:** This is a standard setting that provides a balanced view of the market over about 1 to 2 weeks.
- **Consider 100 Candles for Longer-Term Trends:** This helps to identify more significant trends that have persisted for a few weeks.
**Practical Example:**
- **Intraday Traders:** If you’re focused on shorter-term trades and need to react quickly, using 14 to 21 candles will help you capture the most recent momentum.
- **Swing Traders:** If you’re looking to hold positions for several days to a few weeks, starting with 50 candles will give you a clearer picture of the trend over that period.
- **Position Traders:** For those holding positions for a longer duration within a month, using 100 candles helps to align with the broader trend while still being responsive enough for 4-hour price movements.
Backtesting these settings on your chosen asset and strategy will help refine the optimal number of candles for your specific needs.
Guidelines for Daily Timeframes:
When analyzing trends on a daily timeframe, you're typically focusing on short to medium-term trends. Here’s how you can determine the optimal number of preceding candles:
1. **Short-Term Trend:**
- **10 to 20 Candles (2 to 4 Weeks):** Using 10 to 20 daily candles captures about 2 to 4 weeks of price action. This is commonly used for identifying short-term trends, ideal for swing traders or those looking for quick entries and exits within a month.
2. **Medium-Term Trend:**
- **50 Candles (2 to 3 Months):** The 50-day moving average is a classic choice for capturing medium-term trends. This period covers about 2 to 3 months of trading days and is often used by swing traders and investors to identify the trend over a quarter or a season.
3. **Long-Term Trend:**
- **100 to 200 Candles (4 to 9 Months):** For longer-term trend analysis, using 100 to 200 daily candles gives you a broader perspective, covering approximately 4 to 9 months of price action. The 200-day moving average, in particular, is widely used by investors to determine the overall long-term trend and to assess market health.
**Considerations:**
- **Market Volatility:** In more volatile markets, using a larger number of candles (e.g., 50 or 200) helps smooth out noise and provides a more reliable trend signal. In less volatile markets, fewer candles might be sufficient to capture trends effectively.
- **Trading Style:** Day traders might prefer shorter periods (like 10 or 20 candles) for quicker signals, while position traders and longer-term swing traders might opt for 50 to 200 candles to focus on more sustained trends.
- **Asset Class:** The optimal number of candles can also depend on the asset class. For example, equities might have different optimal settings compared to forex or cryptocurrencies due to different volatility characteristics.
**Common Approaches:**
- **20-Period Moving Average:** The 20-day moving average is a popular choice for short-term trend analysis. It’s widely used by traders to identify the short-term direction and to make quick trading decisions.
- **50-Period Moving Average:** The 50-day moving average is a staple for medium-term trend analysis, often used as a key indicator for both entry and exit points in swing trading.
- **200-Period Moving Average:** The 200-day moving average is crucial for long-term trend identification. It's commonly used by investors and is often seen as a major support or resistance level. When the price is above the 200-day moving average, the market is generally considered to be in a long-term uptrend, and vice versa.
**Recommendation:**
- **Start with 20 Candles for Short-Term Trends:** This period is commonly used for identifying recent trends within the last few weeks.
- **Use 50 Candles for Medium-Term Trends:** This provides a good balance between responsiveness and stability, making it a good fit for most swing trading strategies.
- **Use 200 Candles for Long-Term Trends:** This period is ideal for long-term analysis and is particularly useful for investors looking at the overall market trend.
**Practical Example:**
- If you’re trading equities and want to catch short-term trends, start with 20 candles to identify trends that have developed over the past month.
- If you’re more focused on medium to long-term trends, consider using 50 or 200 candles to ensure you’re aligned with the broader market direction.
Experimenting with these periods and backtesting on historical data will help you determine the best setting for your particular strategy and the asset you're analyzing.
Guidelines for Weekly Timeframes:
When analyzing trends on a weekly timeframe, you're typically looking at intermediate to long-term trends. Here's how you might approach selecting the number of preceding candles:
1. **Intermediate-Term Trend:**
- **13 to 26 Candles (3 to 6 Months):** Using 13 to 26 weekly candles corresponds to a period of 3 to 6 months. This range is effective for identifying intermediate-term trends, which is suitable for swing traders or those looking to hold positions for several weeks to a few months.
2. **Medium-Term Trend:**
- **26 to 52 Candles (6 Months to 1 Year):** For a broader view, you might use 26 to 52 weekly candles. This represents 6 months to 1 year of price data, which is helpful for understanding the market’s behavior over a medium-term period. This range is commonly used by swing traders and position traders who are interested in capturing trends lasting several months.
3. **Long-Term Trend:**
- **104 Candles (2 Years):** Using 104 weekly candles gives you a 2-year perspective. This can be useful for long-term trend analysis, particularly for investors or those looking to identify major trend reversals or continuations over a more extended period.
**Considerations:**
- **Market Type:** In trending markets, fewer candles (like 13 or 26) may work well, capturing the trend more quickly. In choppier or range-bound markets, using more candles can help reduce noise and avoid false signals.
- **Asset Class:** The optimal number of candles can vary depending on the asset class. For example, equities might benefit from a slightly shorter lookback period compared to more volatile assets like commodities or cryptocurrencies.
- **Volatility:** If the market or asset you're analyzing is highly volatile, using a higher number of candles (like 52 or 104) can help smooth out price fluctuations and provide a more stable trend signal.
**Common Approaches:**
- **20-Period Moving Average:** A 20-week moving average is popular among traders for identifying the intermediate trend. It’s responsive enough to capture significant trend changes while filtering out short-term noise.
- **50-Period Moving Average:** The 50-week moving average is often used to identify longer-term trends and is commonly referenced in both technical analysis and by longer-term traders.
- **200-Period Moving Average:** Although less common on weekly charts compared to daily charts, a 200-week moving average can be used to identify very long-term trends, such as multi-year market cycles.
**Recommendation:**
- **Start with 26 Candles:** This gives you a half-year perspective and is a good starting point for most analyses on a weekly timeframe. It balances sensitivity to recent trends with the ability to capture more significant, sustained movements.
- **Adjust Based on Backtesting:** You can increase the number of candles to 52 if you find that you need more stability in the trend signal, or decrease to 13 if you're looking for a more responsive signal.
Experimenting with different periods and backtesting on historical data can help determine the best setting for your specific strategy and asset class.
Guidelines for Monthly Timeframes:
For analyzing trends on monthly timeframes, you would generally be looking at much longer periods to capture the broader, long-term trend. Here's how you can approach it:
1. **Long-Term Trend (Primary Trend):**
- **12 to 24 Candles (1 to 2 Years):** Using 12 to 24 monthly candles corresponds to a period of 1 to 2 years. This is typically sufficient to identify long-term trends and is commonly used by long-term investors or position traders who are interested in the overall direction of the market or asset over multiple years.
2. **Very Long-Term Trend (Secular Trend):**
- **36 to 60 Candles (3 to 5 Years):** To capture very long-term secular trends, you might use 36 to 60 monthly candles. This would represent a time frame of 3 to 5 years and is often used for understanding macroeconomic trends or very long-term investment strategies.
3. **Ultra Long-Term Trend:**
- **120 Candles (10 Years):** In some cases, especially for assets like indices or commodities that are analyzed over decades, using 120 monthly candles can help in identifying ultra long-term trends. This would be appropriate for strategic investors or those looking at generational market cycles.
**Considerations:**
- **Volatility and Stability:** Monthly timeframes generally smooth out short-term volatility, but they can also be slow to react to changes. Using a larger number of candles (e.g., 24 or more) can help ensure that the trend signal is robust and not prone to frequent whipsaws.
- **Asset Class:** The choice of period might also depend on the asset class. For instance, equities might require fewer candles compared to commodities or currencies, which can exhibit different trend dynamics.
- **Market Phases:** In different market phases (bullish, bearish, or sideways), the number of candles might need to be adjusted. For instance, in a strongly trending market, fewer candles might still provide a reliable trend indication, whereas in a more volatile or ranging market, more candles might be needed to smooth out the data.
**Common Approaches:**
- **50-Period Moving Average:** A 50-month moving average is popular among long-term traders and investors for identifying the primary trend. It offers a balance between capturing the overall trend and being responsive enough to significant changes.
- **200-Period Moving Average:** Although rarely used on a monthly chart due to the long timeframe it represents (over 16 years), it can be useful for identifying very long-term secular trends, especially for broad market indices or in macroeconomic analysis.
**Recommendation:**
- **Start with 24 Candles:** This gives you a 2-year perspective on the trend and is a good starting point for most long-term analyses on monthly charts. Adjust upwards if you need a broader trend view, depending on the stability and nature of the asset you're analyzing.
Experimentation and backtesting with your specific asset and strategy can help fine-tune the exact number of candles that work best for your analysis on a monthly timeframe.
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