Liquidity Market Seeking SwiftEdgeThis indicator is designed to identify potential liquidity levels on the chart by detecting swing highs and lows, which are often areas where stop-loss orders or significant orders accumulate. It visualizes these levels with horizontal lines and labels on the right side of the chart, color-coded based on volume to help traders understand where the market might seek liquidity.
How It Works
Swing Highs and Lows: The indicator uses the ta.pivothigh and ta.pivotlow functions to identify significant swing points over a user-defined lookback period (Swing Length). These points are considered potential liquidity levels where stop-loss orders might be placed.
Volume Analysis: The indicator compares the volume at each swing point to the average volume over a specified period (Volume Average Length). Levels with above-average volume are colored red, indicating higher liquidity, while levels with below-average volume are colored green.
Liquidity Visualization: Horizontal dashed lines are drawn at each identified level, extending across the chart. Labels on the right side display the estimated liquidity amount (simulated based on volume and a multiplier, Volume Multiplier for Liquidity).
Sell Signal: A "SELL NOW" label appears when the price approaches a liquidity level after an uptrend (detected using a simple moving average crossover). This suggests a potential reversal as the market may target liquidity at that level.
Strategy Concept: Market Seeking Liquidity
The indicator is based on the concept that markets often move toward areas of high liquidity, such as clusters of stop-loss orders or significant order accumulations. These liquidity pools are typically found around swing highs and lows, where traders place their stop-losses or large orders. By identifying these levels and highlighting those with higher volume (red lines), the indicator aims to show where the market might move to "grab" this liquidity. For example, after an uptrend, the market may reverse at a swing high to take out stop-losses above that level, providing liquidity for larger players to enter or exit positions.
Settings
Swing Length: The number of bars to look back for detecting swing highs and lows. Default is 20.
Liquidity Threshold: The price threshold for merging nearby levels to avoid duplicates. Default is 0.001.
Volume Average Length: The period for calculating the average volume to compare against. Default is 20.
Volume Multiplier for Liquidity: A multiplier to scale the volume into a simulated liquidity amount (displayed as "K"). Default is 1000.
Usage Notes
Use this indicator on any timeframe, though it may be more effective on higher timeframes (e.g., 1H, 4H) where swing points are more significant.
Red lines indicate levels with higher volume, suggesting stronger liquidity pools that the market might target.
Green lines indicate levels with lower volume, which may be less significant.
The "SELL NOW" signal is a basic example of how to use liquidity levels for trading decisions. It appears when the price approaches a liquidity level after an uptrend, but it should be used in conjunction with other analysis.
Adjust the Volume Multiplier for Liquidity to scale the displayed liquidity amounts based on your instrument (e.g., forex pairs may need a higher multiplier than indices).
Volatility
HTF Trend Tracker [BigBeluga]HTF Trend Tracker is a higher timeframe (HTF) trend tracking indicator designed to help traders identify significant trends, key levels, and market sentiment. The indicator dynamically adapts to the current price action, using HTF highs and lows to display trend direction and strength with detailed visuals.
🔵 Key Features:
Dynamic Trend Detection:
Uptrend is identified when the price closes above the HTF high.
Downtrend is detected when the price closes below the HTF low.
Midline changes color dynamically based on the trend direction:
Bullish Green: Indicates an uptrend.
Bearish Red: Indicates a downtrend.
Historical and Active HTF Levels:
Historic HTF highs and lows are displayed as dotted lines.
Current active HTF high and low levels are shown as solid lines.
Timeframe labels (e.g., "1D High" or "1D Low") mark the active levels for clarity.
Trend Change Signals:
A green checkmark (✓) is plotted when an uptrend starts.
A red cross (✕) appears when a downtrend begins.
Trend-Based Candle Coloring:
Candle colors change dynamically based on the trend and the price's distance from the midline:
Intense Bullish Green: Price is far above the midline during an uptrend.
Intense Bearish Red: Price is far below the midline during a downtrend.
Neutral Gray: Price is near the midline.
Users can customize the colors to suit their preferences.
🔵 Usage:
Identify uptrends and downtrends using the midline's color and the position of the close relative to the HTF levels.
Use solid lines and timeframe labels to track current HTF high and low levels.
Observe dotted lines for historical HTF levels to understand past price behavior.
Watch for checkmark (✓) and cross (✕) signals to spot trend changes and key market shifts.
Monitor candle colors to gauge trend intensity and proximity to the midline:
Intense colors signal strong trends, while neutral gray indicates consolidation near the midline.
HTF Trend Tracker is an essential tool for traders aiming to follow higher timeframe trends, identify key levels, and make data-driven decisions based on price dynamics and trend strength. Its customizable features allow for flexible integration into any trading strategy.
Ehlers Instantaneous Trendline ATR LevelsOverview
This sophisticated technical analysis tool merges John Ehlers' cutting-edge Instantaneous Trendline methodology with a dynamic ATR-based bands system. The indicator is designed to provide traders with a comprehensive view of market trends while accounting for volatility, making it suitable for both trending and ranging markets. Works on all timeframes and chart types.
Key Features in Detail
1. Ehlers Instantaneous Trendline Implementation
- Advanced algorithm that reduces lag typically associated with moving averages
- Built-in volatility filtering system to minimize false signals
- Adaptive to market conditions through dynamic calculations
- Real-time trend direction identification
2. Multi-layered ATR Band System
- Hierarchical band structure with 18 total bands (9 upper, 9 lower)
- Color-coded visualization system:
Upper bands: Red gradient (darker = further from trendline)
Lower bands: Green gradient (darker = further from trendline)
Central trendline: Yellow for optimal visibility
- Customizable multipliers for each band level
- Independent visibility controls for each band
Configuration Options
Trendline Settings:
- Lower values: More responsive to price changes and faster reacting to break in ATR filter
- Higher values: Smoother trendline with less noise and slower reacting to break in ATR filter
ATR Configuration:
Period: Customizable from 1 to any positive integer
- Longer periods: More stable volatility measurement
- Shorter periods: More reactive to recent volatility changes
Filter Multiplier: Fine-tune volatility filtering
- Higher values: More filtered signals leading to less shift in bands
- Lower values: More sensitive to price movements leading to more band shifts
Practical Applications
1. Trend Analysis
Use the central trendline for primary trend direction
Monitor band crossovers for trend strength confirmation
Track price position relative to bands for trend context
2. Volatility Assessment
Band spacing indicates current market volatility
Width between bands helps identify consolidation vs. expansion phases
Price Extremes
3. Support and Resistance
Each band acts as a dynamic support/resistance level
Multiple timeframe analysis possible adjusting for different timeframe ATR
TJR SEEK AND DESTROYTJR SEEK AND DESTROY – Intraday ICT Trading Tool
Built for day traders, TJR SEEK AND DESTROY combines Smart Money concepts like order blocks, fair value gaps, and liquidity sweeps with structure breaks and daily bias to pinpoint high-probability trades during US market hours (9:30–16:00). Ideal for scalping or intraday strategies on stocks, futures, or forex.
What Makes It Unique?
Unlike standalone ICT indicators, this script integrates:
Order Blocks with volume and range filters for precise support/resistance zones.
Fair Value Gaps (FVG) to spot pre-market price imbalances.
Break of Structure (BOS) and Liquidity Sweeps for trend and reversal signals.
A 1H MA-based Bias to align trades with the day’s direction.
BUY/SELL Labels triggered only when bias, BOS, and sweeps align, reducing noise.
How Does It Work?
Order Blocks: Marks zones with high volume (>1.5x 20-period SMA) and low range (<0.5x ATR20) as teal boxes—potential reversal points.
Fair Value Gap: Compares the prior day’s close to the current open (pre- or post-9:30), shown as a purple line and label (e.g., "FVG: 0.005").
Pivot Point: Calculates (prevHigh + prevLow + prevClose) / 3 from the prior day, plotted as an orange line for equilibrium.
Break of Structure: Detects crossovers of 5-bar highs/lows (gray lines), marked with red triangles.
Liquidity Sweeps: Tracks breaches of the prior day’s high/low (yellow lines), marked with yellow triangles.
Daily Bias: Uses 1H close vs. 20-period MA (blue line) for bullish (green background), bearish (red), or neutral (gray) context.
Signals: BUY (green label) when bias is bullish, price breaks up, and sweeps the prior high; SELL (red label) when bias is bearish, price breaks down, and sweeps the prior low.
How to Use It
Setup: Apply to 1M–15M charts for US session trading (9:30–16:00 EST).
Trading:
Wait for a BUY label after a yellow sweep triangle above the prior day’s high in a green (bullish) background.
Wait for a SELL label after a yellow sweep triangle below the prior day’s low in a red (bearish) background.
Use order blocks (teal boxes) as support/resistance for stop-loss or take-profit.
Markets: Best for SPY, ES futures, or forex pairs with US session volatility.
Underlying Concepts
Order Blocks: High-volume, low-range bars suggest institutional activity.
FVG: Gaps between close and open indicate imbalance to be filled.
BOS & Sweeps: Price breaking key levels signals momentum or stop-hunting.
Bias: 1H MA filters trades by broader trend.
Chart Setup
Displays order blocks (teal boxes), pivot (orange), open (purple), bias (colored background), BOS/sweeps (triangles), and signals (labels). Keep other indicators off for clarity.
BBVOL SwiftEdgeBBVOL SwiftEdge – Precision Scalping with Volume and Trend Filtering
Optimized for scalping and short-term trading on fast-moving markets (e.g., 1-minute charts), BBVOL SwiftEdge combines Bollinger Bands, Heikin Ashi smoothing, volume momentum, and EMA trend alignment to deliver actionable buy/sell signals with visual trend cues. Ideal for forex, crypto, and stocks.
What Makes BBVOL SwiftEdge Unique?
Unlike traditional Bollinger Bands scripts that focus solely on price volatility, BBVOL SwiftEdge enhances signal precision by:
Using Heikin Ashi to filter out noise and confirm trend direction, reducing false signals in choppy markets.
Incorporating volume analysis to ensure signals align with significant buying or selling pressure (customizable thresholds).
Adding an EMA overlay to keep trades in sync with the short-term trend.
Coloring candlesticks (green for bullish, red for bearish, purple for consolidation) to visually highlight market conditions at a glance.
How Does It Work?
Buy Signal: Triggers when price crosses above the lower Bollinger Band, Heikin Ashi shows bullish momentum (close > open), buy volume exceeds your set threshold (default 30%), and price is above the EMA. A green triangle appears below the candle.
Sell Signal: Triggers when price crosses below the upper Bollinger Band, Heikin Ashi turns bearish (close < open), sell volume exceeds the threshold (default 30%), and price is below the EMA. A red triangle appears above the candle.
Trend Visualization: Candles turn green when price is significantly above the Bollinger Bands’ basis (indicating a bullish trend), red when below (bearish trend), or purple when near the basis (consolidation), based on a customizable threshold (default 10% of BB width).
Risk Management: Each signal calculates a stop-loss (10% beyond the opposite band) and take-profit (opposite band), plotted for reference.
How to Use It
Timeframe: Best on 1-minute to 5-minute charts for scalping; test higher timeframes for swing trading.
Markets: Works well in volatile markets like forex pairs (e.g., EUR/USD), crypto (e.g., BTC/USD), or liquid stocks.
Customization: Adjust Bollinger Bands length (default 10), multiplier (default 1.2), volume thresholds (default 30%), EMA length (default 3), and consolidation threshold (default 0.1%) to match your strategy.
Interpretation: Look for green/red triangles as entry signals, confirmed by candle colors. Purple candles suggest caution—wait for a breakout. Use stop-loss/take-profit levels for trade management.
Underlying Concepts
Bollinger Bands: Measures volatility and identifies overbought/oversold zones.
Heikin Ashi: Smooths price action to emphasize trend direction.
Volume Momentum: Calculates cumulative buy/sell volume percentages to confirm market strength (e.g., buyVolPercent = buyVolume / totalVolume * 100).
EMA: A fast-moving average (default length 3) ensures signals align with the immediate trend.
Chart Setup
The chart displays Bollinger Bands (orange), Heikin Ashi close (green circles), EMA (purple), and volume-scaled lines (lime/red). Signals are marked with triangles, and candle colors reflect trend state. Keep the chart clean by focusing on these outputs for clarity.
VIX/VIX3M Ratio計算並顯示 CBOE:VIX 和 CBOE:VIX3M 的比率，幫助交易者評估市場的波動性。
當比率超過設定的高水平或低於低水平時，指標將顯示為紅色，提示潛在的市場異常情況。
Calculates and displays the ratio of CBOE:VIX to CBOE:VIX3M, helping traders assess market volatility.
When the ratio exceeds the set high level or falls below the low level, the indicator will be displayed in red, signaling potential market anomalies.
Bollinger Bands + Supertrend by XoediacBollinger Bands with Supertrend Indicator by Xeodiac
This script combines two powerful technical analysis tools — Bollinger Bands and the Supertrend Indicator — to provide traders with a comprehensive view of market volatility and trend direction.
Bollinger Bands: These bands consist of a middle band (the simple moving average, or SMA) and two outer bands (calculated as standard deviations away from the middle). The upper and lower bands act as dynamic support and resistance levels, expanding during high volatility and contracting during low volatility.
Supertrend Indicator: The Supertrend is a trend-following indicator that uses the Average True Range (ATR) to calculate an adaptive threshold, indicating whether the market is in an uptrend or downtrend. The indicator changes color based on the trend direction, providing clear buy and sell signals.
Features of the Script:
Volatility-based Signals : By incorporating the Bollinger Bands, the script adjusts to market volatility. Traders can identify periods of high and low volatility, helping to gauge potential price breakouts or reversals.
Trend Confirmation: The Supertrend helps confirm the trend direction, ensuring that trades are aligned with the overall market trend. Green Supertrend signals indicate an uptrend, while red signals indicate a downtrend.
Enhanced Decision-making: By using both indicators together, traders can make more informed decisions. For instance, buying opportunities are validated when the price is near the lower Bollinger Band, and the Supertrend is in a bullish phase, and vice versa for selling.
Customizable Parameters: The script allows users to customize the settings for both the Bollinger Bands and the Supertrend, enabling fine-tuning based on trading preferences or market conditions.
Ideal Use Cases:
Identifying trend reversals or continuation patterns in trending markets.
Monitoring price action during periods of low volatility for breakout opportunities.
Filtering out false signals by combining volatility with trend strength.
ReadyFor401ks Just Tell Me When!ReadyFor401ks Just Tell Me When!
LET ME START BY SAYING. NO INDICATOR WILL HELP YOU NAIL THE PERFECT ENTRY/EXIT ON A TRADE. YOU SHOULD ALWAYS EDUCATE YOURSELF AND HAVE A BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF INVESTING, TRADING, CHART ANALYSIS, AND THE RISKS INVOLVED WITH. THAT BEING SAID, WITH THE RIGHT ADJUSTMENTS, IT'S PRETTY D*$N CLOSE TO PERFECTION!
This indicator is designed to help traders identify t rend direction, continuation signals, and potential exits based on a dynamic blend of moving averages, ATR bands, and price action filters. Whether you’re an intraday trader scalping the 5-minute chart or a swing trader analyzing the weekly timeframe for LEAPS , this tool provides a clear, rule-based system to help guide your trading decisions.
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Key Features & Benefits
🔹 Customizable Trend Power (Baseline) Calculation
• Choose from JMA, EMA, HMA, TEMA, DEMA, SMA, VAMA, and WMA for defining your baseline trend direction.
• The baseline helps confirm whether the market is in a bullish or bearish phase.
🔹 ATR-Based Trend Continuation & Volatility Measurement
• ATR bands dynamically adjust to market conditions, helping you spot breakouts and fakeouts.
• The indicator detects when price violates ATR range , which often signals impulse moves.
🔹 Clear Entry & Exit Signals
• Uses a Continuation MA (SSL2) to confirm trends.
• Includes a separate Exit MA (SSL3) that provides crossover signals to indicate when to exit trades or reverse positions .
• Plots trend continuation circles when ATR conditions align with trend signals.
🔹 Keltner Channel Baseline for Market Structure
• A modified Keltner Channel is integrated into the baseline to help filter out choppy conditions .
• If price remains inside the baseline, the market is in consolidation , while breakouts beyond the bands indicate strong trends .
🔹 Adaptive Color Coding for Market Conditions
• Bars change color based on momentum, making trend direction easy to read.
• Green = Bullish Trend, Red = Bearish Trend, Gray = Neutral/Chop.
🔹 Flexible Alerts for Trade Management
• Get real-time alerts when the Exit MA crosses price , helping you l ock in profits or switch directions .
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How to Use This Indicator for Different Trading Styles
🟢 For Intraday Trading (5-Minute Chart Setup)
• Faster MA settings help react quickly to momentum shifts.
• Ideal for scalping breakouts, trend continuation setups, and intraday reversals.
• Watch for ATR violations and price interacting with the baseline/Keltner Channel for entries.
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My Settings for Intraday Trading on 5min Chart
ATR Period: 15
ATR Multi: 1
ATR Smoothing: WMA
Trend Power based off of: JMA
Trend Power Period: 30
Continuation Type: JMA
Continuation Length: 20
Calculate Exit of what MA?: HMA
Calculate Exit off what Period? 30
Source of Exit Calculation: close
JMA Phase *APPLIES TO JMA ONLY: 3
JMA Power *APPLIES TO JMA ONLY: 3
Volatility Lookback Period *APPLIES TO VAMA ONLY 30
Use True Range for Channel? Checked
Base Channel Multiplier: 0.4
ATR Continuation Criteria: 1.1
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🔵 For Swing Trading & LEAPS (Weekly Chart Setup - Default Settings)
• Slower MAs provide a broader view of trend structure.
• Helps capture multi-week trend shifts and confirm entry points for longer-term trades.
• Weekly ATR bands highlight when stocks are entering overextended conditions.
💡 Example:
Let’s say you’re looking at TSLA on a Weekly Chart using the default settings. You notice that price crosses above the continuation MA (SSL2) while remaining above the baseline (trend power MA). The bar turns green, and price breaks above ATR resistance, signaling a strong bullish continuation. This could be a great opportunity to enter a long-term swing trade or LEAPS options position.
On the flip side, if price reverses below the Exit MA (SSL3) and turns red while breaking the lower ATR band, it might signal a good time to exit longs or enter a short trade.
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Final Thoughts
The ReadyFor401ks Just Tell Me When! indicator is an all-in-one trading system that simplifies trend-following, volatility measurement, and trade management. By integrating multiple moving average types, ATR filters, and clear visual cues, it allows traders to stay disciplined and remove emotions from their trading decisions.
✅ Perfect for scalpers, day traders, and swing traders alike!
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Range%This indicator displays the range of each candle i.e. High minus Low as a percentage of the previous closing price. It does not account for gaps, making it particularly useful for intraday trading. By tracking the volatility cycle of candles, this indicator helps identify periods of increased or decreased market volatility, allowing traders to pinpoint the best days to execute trades.
If the Range% is below low line candles will turn White and If Range% is above the High Line Candles will turn Red.
Dual SuperTrend w VIX Filter - Strategy [presentTrading]Hey everyone! Haven't been here for a long time. Been so busy again in the past 2 months. I recently started working on analyzing the combination of trend strategy and VIX, but didn't get outstanding results after a few tries. Sharing this tool with all of you in case you have better insights.
█ Introduction and How it is Different
The Dual SuperTrend with VIX Filter Strategy combines traditional trend following with market volatility analysis. Unlike conventional SuperTrend strategies that focus solely on price action, this experimental system incorporates VIX (Volatility Index) as an adaptive filter to create a more context-aware trading approach. By analyzing where current volatility stands relative to historical norms, the strategy adjusts to different market environments rather than applying uniform logic across all conditions.
BTCUSD 6hr Long Short Performance
█ Strategy, How it Works: Detailed Explanation
🔶 Dual SuperTrend Core
The strategy uses two SuperTrend indicators with different sensitivity settings:
- SuperTrend 1: Length = 13, Multiplier = 3.5
- SuperTrend 2: Length = 8, Multiplier = 5.0
The SuperTrend calculation follows this process:
1. ATR = Average of max(High-Low, |High-PreviousClose|, |Low-PreviousClose|) over 'length' periods
2. UpperBand = (High+Low)/2 - (Multiplier * ATR)
3. LowerBand = (High+Low)/2 + (Multiplier * ATR)
Trend direction is determined by:
- If Close > previous LowerBand, Trend = Bullish (1)
- If Close < previous UpperBand, Trend = Bearish (-1)
- Otherwise, Trend = previous Trend
🔶 VIX Analysis Framework
The core innovation lies in the VIX analysis system:
1. Statistical Analysis:
- VIX Mean = SMA(VIX, 252)
- VIX Standard Deviation = StdDev(VIX, 252)
- VIX Z-Score = (Current VIX - VIX Mean) / VIX StdDev
2. **Volatility Bands:
- Upper Band 1 = VIX Mean + (2 * VIX StdDev)
- Upper Band 2 = VIX Mean + (3 * VIX StdDev)
- Lower Band 1 = VIX Mean - (2 * VIX StdDev)
- Lower Band 2 = VIX Mean - (3 * VIX StdDev)
3. Volatility Regimes:
- "Very Low Volatility": VIX < Lower Band 1
- "Low Volatility": Lower Band 1 ≤ VIX < Mean
- "Normal Volatility": Mean ≤ VIX < Upper Band 1
- "High Volatility": Upper Band 1 ≤ VIX < Upper Band 2
- "Extreme Volatility": VIX ≥ Upper Band 2
4. VIX Trend Detection:
- VIX EMA = EMA(VIX, 10)
- VIX Rising = VIX > VIX EMA
- VIX Falling = VIX < VIX EMA
Local performance:
🔶 Entry Logic Integration
The strategy combines trend signals with volatility filtering:
Long Entry Condition:
- Both SuperTrend 1 AND SuperTrend 2 must be bullish (trend = 1)
- AND selected VIX filter condition must be satisfied
Short Entry Condition:
- Both SuperTrend 1 AND SuperTrend 2 must be bearish (trend = -1)
- AND selected VIX filter condition must be satisfied
Available VIX filter rules include:
- "Below Mean + SD": VIX < Lower Band 1
- "Below Mean": VIX < VIX Mean
- "Above Mean": VIX > VIX Mean
- "Above Mean + SD": VIX > Upper Band 1
- "Falling VIX": VIX < VIX EMA
- "Rising VIX": VIX > VIX EMA
- "Any": No VIX filtering
█ Trade Direction
The strategy allows testing in three modes:
1. **Long Only:** Test volatility effects on uptrends only
2. **Short Only:** Examine volatility's impact on downtrends only
3. **Both (Default):** Compare how volatility affects both trend directions
This enables comparative analysis of how volatility regimes impact bullish versus bearish markets differently.
█ Usage
Use this strategy as an experimental framework:
1. Form a hypothesis about how volatility affects trend reliability
2. Configure VIX filters to test your specific hypothesis
3. Analyze performance across different volatility regimes
4. Compare results between uptrends and downtrends
5. Refine your volatility filtering approach based on results
6. Share your findings with the trading community
This framework allows you to investigate questions like:
- Are uptrends more reliable during rising or falling volatility?
- Do downtrends perform better when volatility is above or below its historical average?
- Should different volatility filters be applied to long vs. short positions?
█ Default Settings
The default settings serve as a starting point for exploration:
SuperTrend Parameters:
- SuperTrend 1 (Length=13, Multiplier=3.5): More responsive to trend changes
- SuperTrend 2 (Length=8, Multiplier=5.0): More selective filter requiring stronger trends
VIX Analysis Settings:
- Lookback Period = 252: Establishes a full market cycle for volatility context
- Standard Deviation Bands = 2 and 3 SD: Creates statistically significant regime boundaries
- VIX Trend Period = 10: Balances responsiveness with noise reduction
Default VIX Filter Selection:
- Long Entry: "Above Mean" - Tests if uptrends perform better during above-average volatility
- Short Entry: "Rising VIX" - Tests if downtrends accelerate when volatility is increasing
Feel Free to share your insight below!!!
Volatility-Enhanced Williams %R [AIBitcoinTrend]👽 Volatility-Enhanced Williams %R (AIBitcoinTrend)
The Volatility-Enhanced Williams %R takes the classic Williams %R oscillator to the next level by incorporating volatility-adaptive smoothing, making it significantly more responsive to market dynamics. Unlike the traditional version, which uses a fixed calculation method, this indicator dynamically adjusts its smoothing factor based on market volatility, helping traders capture trends more effectively while filtering out noise.
Additionally, the indicator includes real-time divergence detection and an ATR-based trailing stop system, providing traders with enhanced risk management tools and early reversal signals.
👽 What Makes the Volatility-Enhanced Williams %R Unique?
Unlike the standard Williams %R, which applies a simple lookback-based formula, this version integrates adaptive smoothing and volatility-based filtering to refine its signals and reduce false breakouts.
✅ Volatility-Adaptive Smoothing – Adjusts dynamically based on standard deviation, enhancing signal accuracy.
✅ Real-Time Divergence Detection – Identifies bullish and bearish divergences for early trend reversal signals.
✅ Crossovers & Trailing Stops – Implements Williams %R crossovers with ATR-based trailing stops for intelligent trade management.
👽 The Math Behind the Indicator
👾 Volatility-Adaptive Smoothing
The indicator smooths the Williams %R calculation by applying an adaptive filtering mechanism, which adjusts its responsiveness based on market conditions. This helps to eliminate whipsaws and makes trend-following strategies more reliable.
The smoothing function is defined as:
clamp(x, lo, hi) => math.min(math.max(x, lo), hi)
adaptive(src, prev, len, divisor, minAlpha, maxAlpha) =>
vol = ta.stdev(src, len)
alpha = clamp(vol / divisor, minAlpha, maxAlpha)
prev + alpha * (src - prev)
Where:
Volatility Factor (vol) measures price dispersion using standard deviation.
Adaptive Alpha (alpha) dynamically adjusts smoothing strength.
Clamped Output ensures that the smoothing factor remains within a stable range.
👽 How Traders Can Use This Indicator
👾 Divergence Trading Strategy
Bullish Divergence Setup:
Price makes a lower low, while Williams %R forms a higher low.
Buy signal is confirmed when Williams %R reverses upward.
Bearish Divergence Setup:
Price makes a higher high, while Williams %R forms a lower high.
Sell signal is confirmed when Williams %R reverses downward.
👾 Trailing Stop & Signal-Based Trading
Bullish Setup:
✅ Williams %R crosses above trigger level → Buy signal.
✅ A bullish trailing stop is placed at Low - (ATR × Multiplier).
✅ Exit if price crosses below the stop.
Bearish Setup:
✅ Williams %R crosses below trigger level → Sell signal.
✅ A bearish trailing stop is placed at High + (ATR × Multiplier).
✅ Exit if price crosses above the stop.
👽 Why It’s Useful for Traders
Adaptive Filtering Mechanism – Avoids excessive noise while maintaining responsiveness.
Real-Time Divergence Alerts – Helps traders anticipate market reversals before they occur.
ATR-Based Risk Management – Stops dynamically adjust based on market volatility.
Multi-Market Compatibility – Works effectively across stocks, forex, crypto, and futures.
👽 Indicator Settings
Smoothing Factor – Controls how aggressively the indicator adapts to volatility.
Enable Divergence Analysis – Activates real-time divergence detection.
Lookback Period – Defines the number of bars for detecting pivot points.
Enable Crosses Signals – Turns on Williams %R crossover-based trade signals.
ATR Multiplier – Adjusts trailing stop sensitivity.
Disclaimer: This indicator is designed for educational purposes and does not constitute financial advice. Please consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Enhanced VSA Volume & Candle Colors with MA SelectionOverview:
This script aims to enhance the visualization of volume spikes and price action by coloring volume bars and price candles dynamically based on the volume behavior. It allows traders to customize the type of volume moving average (SMA, EMA, or VWMA) used and apply various color schemes to highlight high, low, and extreme volume conditions. Additionally, alerts are generated when extreme or low-volume conditions occur.
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Key Features:
Customizable Volume Lookback Period:
The script allows users to define the period for calculating the moving average of volume (default: 200).
Volume Multiplier Settings:
High and low volume thresholds are defined using multipliers. Users can adjust these to customize how volume is categorized (default multipliers: 1.5 for high volume, 0.5 for low volume).
Percentile-Based Extreme Volume Detection:
The script calculates a percentile threshold for extreme volume (default: 90th percentile) based on the volume data, highlighting exceptionally high volume spikes.
Moving Average Selection:
Users can choose between Simple Moving Average (SMA), Exponential Moving Average (EMA), or Volume Weighted Moving Average (VWMA) to track volume trends over the selected lookback period.
Volume-Based Price Bar Coloring:
Price bars can be colored according to the volume conditions (high, low, or extreme). This feature can be toggled on or off.
Dynamic Transparency and Color Customization:
The script allows users to set custom colors for different volume conditions (high, low, neutral, extreme) and adjusts the transparency of volume bars based on the relative size of the volume.
Alerts:
Alerts can be set for when extreme volume spikes or low volume conditions are detected.
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Script Components:
Volume Histogram Plot:
Displays the volume bars with dynamic coloring based on the volume condition (high, low, or extreme). The color of the bars adjusts for clarity, with transparency based on volume levels.
Moving Average Plot:
Plots the selected volume moving average (SMA, EMA, or VWMA) to visualize the trend of volume over the chosen lookback period.
Smoothed Average Volume (EMA of Volume):
A smoothed EMA line is plotted to provide a clear representation of volume trends over time.
Price Bar Coloring:
If enabled, price bars are colored according to the current volume condition, providing immediate visual feedback to the trader.
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How It Can Be Used:
Volume Analysis for Entry/Exit Points: Traders can use the volume conditions (high, low, and extreme) to identify potential entry or exit points. High-volume bars often signal strong market activity, while low-volume bars may indicate consolidation or indecision.
Volume Confirmation for Trend Reversal: Extreme volume spikes can sometimes precede significant price movements. Traders can monitor these spikes for potential trend reversal signals.
Customizing Alerts: Alerts based on volume conditions help traders stay updated on important volume events without constantly monitoring the chart.
Color-Coded Price Action: The dynamic coloring of price bars makes it easier to identify periods of strong or weak market participation, allowing traders to make informed decisions quickly.
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No Automated Trading: The script does not include any automated trading or order execution features, which complies with TradingView’s policy on non-automated scripts.
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Whale Buy Activity Detector (Real-Time)Whale Buy Activity Detector (Real-Time)
This indicator helps to identify abnormal spikes in the volume of purchases, which may indicate the activity of large players ("whales"). It analyzes the volume of purchases and compares it with the average volume over a certain period of time. If the volume of purchases exceeds a set threshold, the indicator marks this as potential whale activity.
Basic parameters:
Volume Threshold (x Average): The coefficient by which the current purchase volume must exceed the average volume in order to be considered abnormal. The default value is 2.0, which means that the purchase volume should be 2 times the average volume for the selected time period. This parameter can be adjusted in the range from 1.0 and higher in increments of 0.1.
Example: If you set the value to 1.5, the indicator will mark situations when the volume of purchases exceeds the average volume by 1.5 times.
Lookback Period: The time period used to calculate the average purchase volume. The default value is 20, which means that the average purchase volume will be calculated for the last 20 candles. This parameter can be set in the range from 1 and above.Example: If you set the value to 10, the average purchase volume will be calculated for the last 10 candles.
How to use:
Buy Volume: Shows the volume of purchases on each candle. This is the volume that was sold at a price higher than the opening price of the candle.
Average Buy Volume: The average volume of purchases over a given time period (Lookback Period). This parameter helps to determine the "normal" level of purchase volume.
Whale Buy: Notes abnormal spikes in the volume of purchases, which may indicate the activity of "whales". The indicator draws a mark on the top of the candle when the purchase volume exceeds the threshold set by the Volume Threshold parameter.
Notifications:
The indicator can send notifications when an abnormal volume of purchases is detected. You can set up notifications via the TradingView menu to receive real-time alerts.
Usage example:
If you are trading in a highly volatile market, you can increase the Volume Threshold to filter out small volume spikes.
If you trade in a low-volatility market, you can reduce the Volume Threshold to capture even small anomalies.
Momentum Candle Identifier # Momentum Candle Identifier
This indicator helps traders identify significant momentum candles by analyzing candle body size relative to recent price action (think after consolidation periods). Unlike traditional volatility indicators, this tool specifically focuses on price movement captured by the candle body (open to close distance), filtering out potentially misleading wicks.
## How It Works
- The indicator calculates the average candle body size over a user-defined lookback period
- Momentum candles are identified when their body size exceeds the average by a customizable threshold multiplier
- Bullish momentum candles (close > open) are highlighted in a user defined color
- Bearish momentum candles (close < open) are highlighted in a user defined color
- A real-time information panel displays key metrics including current average body size and threshold values
## Key Features
- Focus on candle body size rather than full range (high to low)
- Custom lookback period to adapt to different timeframes
- Adjustable threshold multiplier to fine-tune sensitivity
- Customizable colors for bullish and bearish momentum candles
- Optional labels for momentum candles
- Information panel showing lookback settings, average size, and momentum candle count
## Usage Tips
- Use shorter lookback periods (3-5) for more signals in choppy markets
- Use longer lookback periods (8-20) to identify only the most significant momentum moves
- Higher threshold multipliers (2.0+) will identify only the strongest momentum candles
- Combine with trend indicators to find potential reversal or continuation signals
- Look for clusters of momentum candles to identify strong shifts in market sentiment
This indicator helps identify candles that represent significant price movement relative to recent activity, potentially signaling changes in market momentum, sentiment shifts, or the beginning of new trends.
Zen ABR### **Average Bar Range (ABR) Levels** – A Simple Yet Powerful Scalping Tool
The **ABR Levels** indicator dynamically calculates the **average bar range** and plots three key levels on your chart:
✅ **0.5x ABR** – Half the average bar range
✅ **1x ABR** – The full average bar range
✅ **2x ABR** – Double the average bar range
This provides an **instant volatility gauge**, helping traders adjust position size, stop losses, and targets **based on current market conditions** rather than arbitrary numbers.
### **How It Works**
- The indicator calculates **the average range of the last 8 bars** (default setting, adjustable).
- The **ABR levels update in real time**, appearing in the **top-right corner of your chart** for easy reference.
- Works across **any instrument and timeframe** – great for scalpers and intraday traders.
### **Why Use ABR Levels?**
🚀 **Avoid oversized losses** – Trade dynamically instead of using fixed stops and targets.
📉 **Recognize shifts in market conditions** – Identify when volatility is expanding or contracting.
🎯 **Refine your entries & exits** – Use ABR levels to **scale** your positions intelligently.
### **Pro Tip:**
Never enter a trade **aiming for half-R** profits. If a trade goes badly, **you might manage it to break even or half-R**, but aiming for tiny wins will **wreck your long-term edge**.
🔹 **This script is open-source!** If you're not on TradingView, you can copy the code into any AI tool to generate it for your platform. 🚀
BTC-USDT Liquidity Trend [Ajit Pandit]his script helps traders visualize trend direction and identify liquidity zones where price might react due to past pivot levels. The color-coded candles and extended pivot lines make it easier to spot support/resistance levels and potential breakout points.
Key Features:
1. Trend Detection Using EMA
Uses two EMA calculations to determine the trend:
emaValue: Standard EMA based on length1
correction: Adjusted price movement relative to EMA
Trend: Another EMA of the corrected value
Determines bullish (signalUp) and bearish (signalDn) signals when Trend crosses emaValue.
2. Candlestick Coloring Based on Trend
Candlesticks are colored:
Uptrend → Blue (up color)
Downtrend → Pink (dn color)
Neutral → No color
3. Liquidity Zones (Pivot Highs & Lows)
Identifies pivot highs and lows using a customizable pivot length.
Draws liquidity lines:
High pivot lines (Blue, adjustable width)
Low pivot lines (Pink, adjustable width)
Extends lines indefinitely until price breaks above/below the level.
Removes broken pivot levels dynamically.
Median Volume Weighted DeviationMVWD (Median Volume Weighted Deviation)
The Median Volume-Weighted Deviation is a technical trend following indicator that overlays dynamic bands on the price chart, centered around a Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP). By incorporating volume-weighted standard deviation and its median, it identifies potential overbought and oversold conditions, generating buy and sell signals based on price interactions with the bands. The fill color between the bands visually reflects the current signal, enhancing market sentiment analysis.
How it Works
VWAP Calculation: Computes the Volume-Weighted Average Price over a specific lookback period (n), emphasizing price levels with higher volume.
Volume Weighted Standard Deviation: Measures price dispersion around the VWAP, weighted by volume, over the same period.
Median Standard Deviation: Applies a median filter over (m) periods to smooth the stand deviation, reducing noise in volatility estimates.
Bands: Constructs upper and lower bands by adding and subtracting a multiplier (k) times the median standard deviation from the VWAP
Signals:
Buy Signal: Triggers when the closing price crosses above the upper band.
Sell Signal: Triggers when the closing price crosses below the lower band.
Inputs
Lookback (n): Number of periods for the VWAP and standard deviation calculations. Default is set to 14.
Median Standard Deviation (m): Periods for the median standard deviation. Default is set to 2.
Standard Deviation Multiplier (k): Multiplier to adjust band width. Default is set to 1.7 with a step of 0.1.
Customization
Increase the Lookback (n) for a smoother VWAP and broader perspective, or decrease the value for higher sensitivity.
Adjust Median Standard Deviation (m) to control the smoothness of the standard deviation filter.
Modify the multiplier (k) to widen or narrow the bands based on the market volatility preferences.
Daily Standard Deviation (fadi)The Daily Standard Deviation indicator uses standard deviation to map out daily price movements. Standard deviation measures how much prices stray from their average—small values mean steady trends, large ones mean wild swings. Drawing from up to 20 years of data, it plots key levels using customizable Fibonacci lines tied to that standard deviation, giving traders a snapshot of typical price behavior.
These levels align with a bell curve: about 68% of price moves stay within 1 standard deviation, 95% within roughly 2, and 99.7% within roughly 3. When prices break past the 1 StDev line, they’re outliers—only 32% of moves go that far. Prices often snap back to these lines or the average, though the reversal might not happen the same day.
How Traders Use It
If prices surge past the 1 StDev line, traders might wait for momentum to fade, then trade the pullback to that line or the average, setting a target and stop.
If prices dip below, they might buy, anticipating a bounce—sometimes a day or two later. It’s a tool to spot overstretched prices likely to revert and/or measure the odds of continuation.
Settings
Open Hour: Sets the trading day’s start (default: 18:00 EST).
Show Levels for the Last X Days: Displays levels for the specified number of days.
Based on X Period: Number of days to calculate standard deviation (e.g., 20 years ≈ 5,040 days). Larger periods smooth out daily level changes.
Mirror Levels on the Other Side: Plots symmetric positive and negative levels around the average.
Fibonacci Levels Settings: Defines which levels and line styles to show. With mirroring, negative values aren’t needed.
Overrides: Lets advanced users input custom standard deviations for specific tickers (e.g., NQ1! at 0.01296).
Pure CocaPure Coca - Trend & Mean Reversion Indicator
Overview
The Pure Coca indicator is a trend and mean reversion analysis tool designed for identifying dynamic shifts in market behavior. By leveraging Z-score calculations, this indicator captures both trend-following and mean-reverting periods, making it useful for a wide range of trading strategies.
What It Does
📉 Detects Overbought & Oversold Conditions using a Z-score framework.
🎯 Identifies Trend vs. Mean Reversion Phases by analyzing the deviation of price from its historical average.
📊 Customizable Moving Averages (EMA, SMA, VWMA, etc.) for smoothing Z-score calculations.
🔄 Adaptable to Any Timeframe – Default settings are optimized for 2D charts but can be adjusted to suit different market conditions.
How It Works
Computes a Z-score of price movements, normalized over a lookback period.
Plots upper and lower boundaries to visualize extreme price movements.
Dynamic Midlines adjust entry and exit conditions based on market shifts.
Background & Bar Coloring help traders quickly identify trading opportunities.
Key Features & Inputs
✔ Lookback Period: Adjustable period for calculating Z-score.
✔ Custom MA Smoothing: Choose from EMA, SMA, WMA, VWAP, and more.
✔ Z-Score Thresholds: Set upper and lower bounds to define overbought/oversold conditions.
✔ Trend vs. Mean Reversion Mode: Enables traders to spot momentum shifts in real-time.
✔ Bar Coloring & Background Highlights: Enhances visual clarity for decision-making.
How to Use It
Trend Trading: Enter when the Z-score crosses key levels (upper/lower boundary).
Mean Reversion: Look for reversals when price returns to the midline.
Custom Optimization: Adjust lookback periods and MA types based on market conditions.
Why It's Unique
✅ Combines Trend & Mean Reversion Analysis in one indicator.
✅ Flexible Z-score settings & MA choices for enhanced adaptability.
✅ Clear visual representation of market extremes.
Final Notes
This indicator is best suited for discretionary traders, quantitative analysts, and systematic traders looking for data-driven market insights. As with any trading tool, use in conjunction with other analysis methods for optimal results.
Opening Price Deviations with AlertsOverview
The Timeframe Opening Price Deviations indicator helps traders visualize how price deviates from a key reference point—the opening price of a selected timeframe (Daily, Weekly, or Monthly). It calculates upper and lower deviation levels based on a percentage step and plots these levels on the chart. This can help traders identify potential areas of support and resistance.
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How It Works
Opening Price Reference:
The script retrieves the opening price of the selected timeframe (Daily, Weekly, or Monthly).
Deviation Levels Calculation:
Five upper and lower deviation levels are calculated based on a percentage step input by the user.
Each level is determined by multiplying the opening price by (1 ± step size).
Visualization
The indicator plots the calculated levels as horizontal lines above and below the opening price.
Labels appear only on the latest bar, displaying the exact price level along with its percentage deviation from the opening price.
User has the option to turn on/off or change the bar colours. If price is within the 1st deviation lines that's considered neutral coloured orange as default. If price is above/below the first deviation levels the bar colours will be green or red.
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Potential Use Cases
Support & Resistance Zones 🟢🔴
The deviation levels can act as potential areas where price may reverse or consolidate based on historical price behaviour.
Breakout & Reversion Strategies 📈📉
If price breaks above an upper deviation level, it could indicate momentum continuation.
If price rejects from a level, it might suggest a mean reversion opportunity.
Trend Strength Analysis 🔍
The distance between the price and deviation levels can help traders assess whether a trend is strong (moving away from the opening price) or weak (hovering near the opening price).
Intraday vs. Multi-Timeframe Perspective 🕒
By selecting different timeframes (Daily, Weekly, Monthly), traders can align intraday price movements with higher timeframe reference points for added confluence.
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Customization Options
Timeframe Selection: Choose between Daily, Weekly, or Monthly opening prices.
Deviation Step (%): Adjust the step size to control the spacing between deviation levels.
Colour Bars: User Is able to change the colour of the bars.
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Alerts
This Indicator also has alerts for when price crosses above/below a deviation line. It will tell you the ticker, price and time
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Final Notes
This indicator is purely for technical analysis and should not be used as a standalone trading system. It works best when combined with price action, volume analysis, or other indicators of you're choosing to refine trade decisions.
Happy Trading! 🚀📊
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Liquidations Levels [RunRox]📈 Liquidation Levels is an indicator designed to visualize key price levels on the chart, highlighting potential reversal points where liquidity may trigger significant price movements.
Liquidity is essential in trading - price action consistently moves from one liquidity area to another. We’ve created this free indicator to help traders easily identify and visualize these liquidity zones on their charts.
📌 HOW IT WORKS
The indicator works by marking visible highs and lows, points widely recognized by traders. Because many traders commonly place their stop-loss orders beyond these visible extremes, significant liquidity accumulates behind these points. By analyzing trading volume and visible extremes, the indicator estimates areas where clusters of stop-loss orders (liquidity pools) are likely positioned, giving traders valuable insights into potential market moves.
As shown in the screenshot above, the price aggressively moved toward Sell-Side liquidity. After sweeping this liquidity level for the second time, it reversed and began targeting Buy-Side liquidity. This clearly demonstrates how price moves from one liquidity pool to another, continually seeking out liquidity to fuel its next directional move.
As shown in the screenshot, price levels with fewer anticipated trader stop-losses are indicated by less vibrant, faded colors. When the lines become more saturated and vivid, it signals that sufficient liquidity - in the form of clustered stop-losses has accumulated, potentially attracting price movement toward these areas.
⚙️ SETTINGS
🔹 Period – Increasing this setting makes the marked highs and lows more significant, filtering out minor price swings.
🔹 Low Volume – Select the color displayed for low-liquidity levels.
🔹 High Volume – Select the color displayed for high-liquidity levels.
🔹 Levels to Display – Choose between 1 and 15 nearest liquidity levels to be shown on the chart.
🔹 Volume Sensitivity – Adjust the sensitivity of the indicator to volume data on the chart.
🔹 Show Volume – Enable or disable the display of volume values next to each liquidity level.
🔹 Max Age – Limits displayed liquidity levels to those not older than the specified number of bars.
✅ HOW TO USE
One method of using this indicator is demonstrated in the screenshot above.
Price reached a high-liquidity level and showed an initial reaction. We then waited for a second confirmation - a liquidity sweep followed by a clear market structure break - to enter the trade.
Our target is set at the liquidity accumulated below, with the stop-loss placed behind the manipulation high responsible for the liquidity sweep.
By following this approach, you can effectively identify trading opportunities using this indicator.
🔶 We’ve made every effort to create an indicator that’s as simple and user-friendly as possible. We’ll continue to improve and enhance it based on your feedback and suggestions in the future.
VIX:VIX3M RatioThe VIX/VIX3M Ratio indicator compares the short-term (1-month) volatility index (VIX) to the medium-term (3-month) volatility index (VIX3M). This ratio provides insights into the market's volatility expectations across different time horizons.
Key Interpretations:
Ratio > 1: Short-term volatility expectations are higher than 3-month expectations
Ratio = 1: Short-term and medium-term volatility expectations are aligned
Ratio < 1: Medium-term volatility expectations are higher than short-term expectations
Potential Trading Insights:
A rising ratio may indicate increasing near-term market uncertainty
Significant deviations from 1.0 can signal potential market stress or changing risk perceptions
Traders use this to gauge the term structure of market volatility
Crypto Market Session Guide with Local TimeMaster the Markets with the Ultimate Trading Session Indicator
Timing is everything in trading. Knowing when liquidity is at its peak and when market sessions overlap can make all the difference in your strategy. This Market Session Guide Indicator helps you navigate the trading day with real-time session tracking, countdown timers, and local time adjustments—giving you a clear edge in the market.
Key Features
Live Session Tracking – Instantly see which trading session is active: Asian, European, US, or the high-volatility EU-US overlap.
Automatic Local Time Conversion – No need to convert UTC manually—session times adjust automatically based on your TradingView exchange settings.
Daylight Saving Time Adjustments – The US market opening and closing times are automatically adjusted for summer and winter shifts.
Countdown Timer for Session Close – Know exactly when the current session will end so you can time your trades effectively.
Next Market Opening Display – Always be prepared by knowing which market opens next and at what exact time in your local timezone.
Clear Visual Guide – A structured table in the top-right of your chart provides all essential session details without cluttering your screen.
How It Works
This indicator tracks the three main trading sessions:
Asian Session (Tokyo, Sydney): 00:00 - 09:00 UTC
European Session (London, Frankfurt): 07:00 - 16:00 UTC
US Session (New York, Chicago): 13:30 - 22:00 UTC (adjusts automatically for Daylight Saving Time)
EU-US Overlap: 12:00 - 16:00 UTC, the most volatile period of the trading day
It also highlights when a session is about to close and when the next one will begin, ensuring you are always aware of liquidity shifts in the market.
Why You Need This Indicator
Optimized for Forex, Crypto, and Indices – Helps traders align their strategies with the most active market hours.
Ideal for Scalping and Day Trading – Enter trades during peak volatility to maximize opportunities.
Eliminates Guesswork – Stop manually tracking time zones and market schedules—everything updates dynamically for you.
Upgrade Your Trading Strategy Today
This indicator simplifies market timing, ensuring you're always trading when liquidity and volatility are at their highest. Whether you're trading Forex, Crypto, or Stocks, knowing when markets open and close is essential for making informed decisions.
Try it out, and if you find it useful, consider sharing it with other traders. Your feedback is always welcome!
