Bollinger Bands Percentile + Stdev Channels (BBPct) [AlgoAlpha]Description:
The "Bollinger Bands Percentile (BBPct) + STD Channels" mean reversion indicator, developed by AlgoApha, is a technical analysis tool designed to analyze price positions using Bollinger Bands and Standard Deviation Channels (STDC). The combination of these two indicators reinforces a stronger reversal signal. BBPct calculates the percentile rank of the price's standard deviation relative to a specified lookback period. Standard deviation channels operate by utilizing a moving average as the central line, with upper and lower lines equidistant from the average based on the market's volatility, helping to identify potential price boundaries and deviations.
How it Works:
The BBPct indicator utilizes Bollinger Bands, which consist of a moving average (basis) and upper and lower bands based on a specified standard deviation multiplier. By default, it uses a 20-period moving average and a standard deviation multiplier of 2. The upper band is calculated by adding the basis to the standard deviation multiplied by the multiplier, while the lower band is calculated by subtracting the same value. The BBPct indicator calculates the position of the current price between the lower and upper Bollinger Bands as a percentile value. It determines this position by comparing the price's distance from the lower band to the overall range between the upper and lower bands. A value of 0 indicates that the price is at the lower band, while a value of 100 indicates that the price is at the upper band. The indicator also includes an optional Bollinger Band standard deviation percentage (%Stdev) histogram, representing the deviation of the current price from the moving average as a percentage of the price itself.
Standard deviation channels, also known as volatility channels, aid in identifying potential buying and selling opportunities while minimizing unfavorable trades. These channels are constructed by two lines that run parallel to a moving average. The separation between these lines is determined by the market's volatility, represented by standard deviation. By designating upper and lower channel lines, the channels demarcate the borders between typical and atypical price movements. Consequently, when the market's price falls below the lower channel line, it suggests undervaluation, whereas prices surpassing the upper channel line indicate overvaluation.
Signals
The chart displays potential reversal points through the use of red and green arrows. A red arrow indicates a potential bearish retracement, signaling a possible downward movement, while a green arrow represents a potential pullback to the positive, suggesting a potential upward movement. These signals are generated only when both the BBPct (Bollinger Bands Percentage) and the STDC (Standard Deviation Channel) indicators align with bullish or bearish conditions. Consequently, traders might consider opening long positions when the green arrow appears and short positions when the red arrow is plotted.
Usage:
This indicator can be utilized by traders and investors to effectively identify pullbacks, reversals, and mean regression, thereby enhancing their trading opportunities. Notably, extreme values of the BBPct, such as below -5 or above 105, indicate oversold or overbought conditions, respectively. Moreover, the presence of extreme STDC zones occurs when prices fall below the lower channel line or cross above the upper channel line. Traders can leverage this information as a mean reversion tool by identifying instances of peak overbought and oversold values. These distinctive characteristics facilitate the identification of potential entry and exit points, thus augmenting trading decisions and enhancing market analysis.
The indicator's parameters, such as the length of the moving average, the data source, and the standard deviation multiplier, can be customized to align with individual trading strategies and preferences.
Originality:
The BBPct + STDC indicator, developed by AlgoAlpha, is an original implementation that combines the calculation of Bollinger Bands, percentile ranking, the %Stdev histogram and the STDC. While it shares some similarities with the Bollinger Bands %B indicator, the BBPct indicator introduces additional elements and customization options tailored to AlgoAlpha's methodology. The script is released under the Mozilla Public License 2.0, granting users the freedom to utilize and modify it while adhering to the license terms.
Bollingerbandsqueeze
Speed RailsCentered around a Variable Moving Average (Rail Line). The Variable Moving Average (VMA) is a study that uses an Exponential Moving Average being able to automatically adjust its smoothing factor according to the market volatility. Adjusted the settings of the VMA to move closer to price(quicker). This gives the user the ability to catch moves at support/resistance levels for added confluence.
In addition to the Rail Line or VMA, the indicator makes use of Bollinger Bands in two ways. First, it displays when the Bollinger Bands are in a squeeze and the potential direction of the breakout. The "squeeze" is the central concept of Bollinger Bands. When the bands come close together, constricting the moving average, it is called a squeeze. A squeeze signals a period of low volatility and is considered by traders to be a potential sign of future increased volatility and possible trading opportunities. The Bollinger Bands are also utilized to highlight when price action might reverse. This signals when price closes outside of the bands, quickly reverts and closes within the bands
Dots = Short Term Trend
Rails Bar Color = Medium Term Trend
Rail Line (VMA) = Long Term Trend
Squeeze = Shaded Orange Cloud
Combined with traditional support/resistance levels:
Rails v2Centered around a Variable Moving Average (Rail Line). The Variable Moving Average (VMA) is a study that uses an Exponential Moving Average being able to automatically adjust its smoothing factor according to the market volatility.
In addition to the Rail Line or VMA, the indicator makes use of Bollinger Bands in two ways. First, it displays when the Bollinger Bands are in a squeeze and the potential direction of the breakout. The "squeeze" is the central concept of Bollinger Bands. When the bands come close together, constricting the moving average, it is called a squeeze. A squeeze signals a period of low volatility and is considered by traders to be a potential sign of future increased volatility and possible trading opportunities. The Bollinger Bands are also utilized to highlight when price action might reverse. This signals when price closes outside of the bands, quickly reverts and closes within the bands
The indicator makes use of the Hull Moving Average as a method to quickly capture price action moves thanks to its ability to eliminate lag while managing to improve smoothing at the same time.
Finally, the indicator utilizes Volume Point of Control (VPOC) to determine points in price where the highest amount of volume was traded. Unlike the market profile, the indicator will plot the Volume POC per candle. The script will also plot Trapped Volume. This is important as it tends to serve a signal for reversal. The more price moves away from the trapped volume, Long/Short traders might be forced to cover and price could quickly move away from the area.
DEFAULT SIGNALS: All signals can be turned Off/On by user
Dots = Short Term Trend
Rails Bar Color = Medium Term Trend
Rail Line (VMA) = Long Term Trend
Crossover of Moving Averages = X
Volume Pulse = Large Up/Down Triangle
Potential Bullish Reversal = Light Blue Candle
Potential Bearish Reversal = Pink Candle
Potential Reversal Confirmation = Orange Candle
Squeeze = Shaded White Cloud
Potential Breakout Direction = Small Golden Triangle
Hull Moving Average = Thin Golden Line
Volume POC = Thin Horizontal White Line on Candle
Volume Threshold POC = Thin Horizontal Yellow Line on Candle
Trapped Volume POC = Thin Horizontal Red Line on Candle
LNL Squeeze ArrowsIf you struggle with the entries, low % win rate or trading the squeeze setup overall, this indicator is for you!
If you look closely at your losing trades, chances are the losers have one thing in common = inverse momentum. I created this tool after I found out that Stacked EMAs and picture perfect trend is not the only thing you need for a squeeze setup. Squeeze arrows pinpoint the exact moment where the squeeze momentum change happens (momentum change is absolutely crucial for the squeeze setup). These arrows will help you stay out of "everything was aligned but still failed" type of setups.
Squeeze Arrows:
1. Momentum Arrows (cyan blue/red) - Showing the best possible moment for an entry during the squeeze (after you see one, you can expect the squeeze to fire soon).
2. Slingshot Arrows (yellow) - Even though you can trade off of them, these arrows work mostly as a confirmation & caution tool. If an inverse slingshot arrow is plotted during a squeeze that means caution = you should wait because momentum is not on your side thus there there is a quite high probability that the squeeze can fire the other direction.
Squeeze Dots Trigger:
Represents the number of red dots (squeeze) after which the arrows should plot. Default = 5 (only after 5 red dots, arrows will appear), some traders like to set it on 3 or even 1.
Tips & Tricks:
1.Breakout or Bailout Mentality
- The big advantage of the arrows is the fact that they either work straight away or they don't. This is where you can apply the breakout or bailout mentality and really focus exclusively on the breakout part of the whole squeeze move. You can minimize the risk by putting mental stops just a few points below the last low of the candle where the arrows appeared. That way you can be stopped out even during the squeeze = won't hurt as much as when the squeeze fire the opposite direction. Reward may be the same but the risk is lower.
2. Yellow Flags
- Use the slingshot arrows as a caution tool. Even if all your squeeze criteria are met. Yellow inverse arrow = caution (wait for the true momentum change). Once the slingshot arrow appears in the conext of the trend, you are good to go.
3. Last Arrow Rule
- Sometimes you will see a lot of arrows during the longer squeezes. This is where the last arrow rule come in handy. The last arrow you see on chart can be canceled anytime by a new one. The last arrow is the valid one!
Hope you can squeeze from these squeeze arrows as much as there is to squeeze so you can finally trade the squeeze with ease.
Hope it helps.
Waddah Attar Explosion V3 [NHK] -Bollinger - MACDWaddah Attar Explosion Version3 indicator to work in Forex and Crypto, This indicator oscillates above and below zero and the Bollinger band is plotted over the MACD Histogram to take quick decisions, Colors are changed for enhanced look. dead zone is plotted in a background area and option is provided to hide dead zone. One can easily detect sideways market movement using Bollinger band and volume. when volume is in between Bollinger band no trades are to be taken as volume is low and market moving in sideways
credits to: @shayankm and @LazyBear
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This is a port of a famous MT4 indicator. This indicator uses MACD /BB to track trend direction and strength. Author suggests using this indicator on 30mins.
Explanation from the indicator developer:
"Various components of the indicator are:
Dead Zone Line: Works as a filter for weak signals. Do not trade when the up or down histogram is in between Dead Zone.
Histograms:
- Pink histogram shows the current down trend.
- Blue histogram shows the current up trend.
- Sienna line / Bollinger Band shows the explosion in price up or down.
Signal for ENTER_BUY: All the following conditions must be met.
- Blue histogram is raising.
- Blue histogram above Explosion line.
- Explosion line raising.
- Both Blue histogram and Explosion line above DeadZone line.
Signal for EXIT_BUY: Exit when Blue histogram crosses below Explosion line / Bollinger Band.
Signal for ENTER_SELL: All the following conditions must be met.
- Pink histogram is raising.
- Pink histogram above Explosion line.
- Explosion line raising.
- Both Pink histogram and Explosion line above DeadZone line.
Signal for EXIT_SELL: Exit when Pink histogram crosses below Explosion line.
All of the parameters are configurable via options page. You may have to tune it for your instrument.
ViVen-Multi Time Frame Bollinger Band StrategyThis indicator created to identify the strong Support and Resistance levels based on the Bollinger Bands. When two different time frame Bollinger Bands are travelling together then its a strong Support or Resistance Levels.
I have added 5 Min, 15 Min, 30 Min, 1 Hr and 1 Day time frame Bollinger Bands in one Chart. You can select and combine whichever the TF you want.
Default values considered - Period - 20 and Std.Dev is 2
You can on/off the indicator based on the requirement.
Trade plan:
BUY - When price comes near to the Bottom Bollinger Band level (look for candle confirmation is plus). If multiple Bollinger bands travels together then is Strong Support. (Exit if Price Breaks down the BB)
SELL - When price reaches the Upper Bollinger Band level (look for candle confirmation is plus). If multiple Bollinger bands travels together then is Strong Support. (Exit if Price Breaks Up the BB)
Middle Line - is the 20 SMA line
When the Gap between Upper and Lower Band is narrow then we can expect a trending movement soon.
OGT Bollinger Bandwidth IndicatorWhat is the OGT Bollinger Bandwidth Indicator?
The Bollinger Bands indicator is one of the most popular technical trading indicators. One of the applications of the Bollinger Bands indicator is when an instrument is in a state of low/high volatility. The OGT Bollinger Bandwidth Indicator measures the percentage distance between the upper and lower Bollinger bands to visually display periods of low/high volatility.
The difference between this indicator and other bandwidth indicators, is that the user can define a percentage level where if the indicator reading is above that level the instrument is considered to be in high volatility. If the indicator reading is below this level, it's considered to be low volatility. This is visually displayed on the indicator (default - Red = low volatility / Green = high volatility).
How to select the right percentage level?
This indicator has a built in black line which shows the lowest indicator reading for the past 100 bars. This gives you insight on where you should be placing your percentage level for that instrument and time frame. You will need to adjust the percentage level when you select a new time frame as the Bollinger Band levels will be different.
How this Indicator can help you trade profitably?
As the saying goes - periods of low volatility is followed by period of high volatility. The OGT Bollinger Bandwidth Indicator allows instantly see and watch for periods of low volatility and capitalise when the tide turns. This is not a direction indicator but gives you an early warning sign that a big move is coming. Using other technical indicators such as moving averages / support and resistance can help you with the direction.
Bollinger Bands w/ Squeeze AlertBollinger's "simple" explanation for a Squeeze is the lowest volatility in the last 6 months. This indicator uses a default look-back period of 125 bars to determine the lowest BandWidth. When current BandWidth drops below the lowest BandWidth of the look-back period, the background of the bands turns red. Default look-back of 125 bars is ~6 months on daily charts.
The source, length, and standard deviation for the Bollinger Bands can all be adjusted. The look-back period for the Squeeze indicator can be adjusted as well.
The image shows my Bollinger Bands w/ Squeeze Alert indicator next to someone else's Bollinger Bandwidth w/ Squeeze Alert indicator to demonstrate how it appears on the chart.
Simple Bollinger Bands Toolkit™TradeChartist Simple Bollinger Bands Toolkit is a useful set of Bollinger Bands based utilities, which includes 0 mean %B Oscillator , price volatility based BB Width , actual Bollinger Bands and BB Breakout Signals .
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™TradeChartist Simple Bollinger Bands Toolkit Features
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Modified %B Oscillator with 0 as its mean
%B Oscillator Over-Bought (typically values > 80/90/100) and Over-Sold zones (typically values < - 80/-90/-100) can be displayed by enabling Show Over-Sold/Over-Bought Zones .
Highs and Lows of the %B Oscillator are displayed to help visualize Divergences.
BB Width as Price Volatility (BB Upper Band - BB Lower Band) can be displayed to visualize BB Squeeze zones.
Actual Bollinger Bands can be plotted by enabling Display Bollinger Bands . To display on main price chart, just move the BB Toolkit to price chart and merge the scales.
Breakout Signals can be displayed by enabling Display Bollinger Bands and Show BB Breakout Signals . This also displays background fill to help visualize the zones since the breakouts of upper/lower bands happened.
The BB Basis/Mean line is colour coded based on the %B Oscillator (%B>0 - Green, %B<0 - Red).
The Toolkit uses Simple Moving Average (SMA) for the basis line.
The default length is 55 and default Standard Deviation is 1. %B Oscillator can be smoothed (default - 5) using EMA to minimize noise. (Use 20 length and 2 standard deviation for classic Bollinger Bands).
Price Bars on the Main Price chart can be coloured by enabling BB Colour Bars .
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Bollinger Bands Breakout StrategyBollinger Bands Breakout Strategy is the strategy version of Bollinger Bands Filter study version, which can be found under my scripts page. The strategy goes long when price closes above the upper band and goes short signal when price closes below the lower band.
Bollinger Bands is a classic indicator that uses a simple moving average of 20 periods, along with plots of upper and lower bands that are 2 standard deviations away from the basis line. These bands help visualize price volatility and trend based on where the price is, in relation to the bands.
The strategy doesn't take into account any other parameters such as Volume / RSI / Fundamentals etc, so user must use discretion based on confirmations from another indicator or based on fundamentals. The strategy results are based on purely long and short trades and doesn't take into account any user defined targets or stop losses.
The strategy works great when the price closes above/below upper/lower bands with continuation on next bar. It is definitely useful to have this strategy or the Bollinger Bands filter along with other indicators to get early glimpse of breach/fail of bands on candle close during BB squeeze or based on volatility .
This can be used on Heikin Ashi candles for spotting trends, but HA candles are not recommended for trade entries as they don't reflect true price of the asset.
The strategy settings default is 55 SMA and 1 standard deviation for Bollinger Bands filter, but these can be changed from settings.
It is definitely worth reading the 22 rules of Bollinger Bands written by John Bollinger if interested in trading Bollinger Bands successfully.
(Poshtrader) Bollinger Band SqueezeThe Bollinger Band Squeeze is a trading strategy designed to find consolidations with decreasing volatility. In its simplest form, this strategy is neutral and the ensuing break can be up or down. Traders, therefore, must employ other aspects of technical analysis to formulate a trading bias to act before the break or confirm the break. Acting before the break will improve the risk-reward ratio.
(JS) Bollinger Band Momentum Average Trailing StopsA tool I made to use alongside the Bollinger Band Momentum Average - fairly simple to use. It has the same settings as the BBMA so you can match them together.
If you prefer a wider stop than a close on the opposing side of the BBMA, this is for you.
The "stop" is triggered by a close on the other side of the stop line line turns red whenever the stop is triggered.
The calculation is simple:
The stop on the short side it is High - BBMA over the length of time you select to use (20 is default).
On the long side, it is BBMA - Low also over the preferred length of time you select to use.
Note: Just shorten the length to make a tighter stop.
(JS) Bollinger Bands Momentum AverageSo this is something I've been using with my Squeeze system that I have found very useful (great addition especially if you use the Squeeze Arrows).
First thing I'd like to point out is that the default setting (20 SMA) is also the default for the Bollinger Bands basis line, so I recommend using the line set at the default.
First thing you'll notice is that whichever side of the line the candles close on, that basically determines the direction of the arrow for the Squeeze Arrows.
So this is extremely helpful in case momentum shifts after an arrow signal is given, if you see the price shoot to the other side of the line you can use that as a means of protection.
Second, the line is color coded in a way that I hope helps with entries and exits.
The colors of the line change based on two things:
1. If there is currently a squeeze.
2. Are the Bollinger Bands expanding or contracting.
Generally speaking, when the bands are contracting (light green and light orange default colors) this is the ideal time for entry before a trending move occurs.
Same thing on the flip side when they're expanding (dark green and dark orange default colors), that's usually the better time to exit.
Now what's the difference between orange and green?
Green = There's an ongoing squeeze
Orange = There's currently no squeeze
So playing the side of momentum when the line is light green and starts to break in a certain direction would be the ideal entry.
And, if momentum changes from that point, you can always use a close on the opposite side of the line as a stop (or an entry the other way).
This is something else I've been using on my own for a little while prior to publishing and it has been a tremendous tool for me. Hope it helps you all as much as it has me!
DBT Squeeze Breakout ScannerThe DBT Squeeze Scanner helps you keep an eye on 10 instruments at the same time. It uses a modified version of the DBT Squeeze strategy and scans this strategy against 10 instruments at the same time.
The scanner looks for areas of low volatility signified by a Bollinger Band squeeze and a light blue coloring on the scanner. Once it is squeezing it looks for potential breakout or breakdown opportunities
The scanner has warning signals for both long and short (sell for non margin exchanges) signals, these warning signals are shown as follows:
Light Blue = Bollinger Band Squeeze
Purple = Get ready for a Breakout
Pink = Squeeze has let go and a Breakout is Incoming
Orange = Get ready for a Breakdown
Yellow = Squeeze has let go and a Breakdown is Incoming
All of these signals have their own TradingView alerts. Alerts can be set for anyone of the 10 chosen instruments. Over 10 different kinds of alerts can be setup all at the same time.
This indicator is designed specifically for trending markets, and can be used in many different markets including: Equities, Futures, Commodities, Forex, and Cryptocurrencies. it will give significantly different signals in ranging markets. This indicator is also designed to be 100% preference, PLEASE make sure to choose which 10 instruments you want to watch, the defaults are just some of the major Cryptocurrencies.
Use at your own risk. This is not financial advise and this indicator is not guaranteed to make you profits. Please message me if you have any questions or feedback. Enjoy.
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