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T3 [DCAUT]█ T3
📊 INDICATOR OVERVIEW
The T3 Moving Average is a smoothing indicator developed by Tim Tillson and published in Technical Analysis of Stocks & Commodities magazine (January 1998). The algorithm applies Generalized DEMA (Double Exponential Moving Average) recursively three times, creating a six-pole filtering effect that aims to balance noise reduction with responsiveness while minimizing lag relative to price changes.
📐 MATHEMATICAL FOUNDATION
Generalized DEMA (GD) Function:
The core building block is the Generalized DEMA function, which combines two exponential moving averages with weights controlled by the volume factor:
GD(input, v) = EMA(input) × (1 + v) - EMA(EMA(input)) × v
Where v is the volume factor parameter (default 0.7). This weighted combination reduces lag while maintaining smoothness by extrapolating beyond the first EMA using the double-smoothed EMA as a reference.
T3 Calculation Process:
T3 applies the GD function three times recursively:
T3 = GD(GD(GD(Price, v), v), v)
This triple nesting creates a six-pole smoothing effect (each GD applies two EMA operations, resulting in 2 × 3 = 6 total EMA calculations). The cascading refinement progressively filters noise while preserving trend information.
Step-by-Step Breakdown:
First GD application: GD1 = EMA(Price) × (1 + v) - EMA(EMA(Price)) × v - Creates initial smoothed series with lag reduction
Second GD application: GD2 = EMA(GD1) × (1 + v) - EMA(EMA(GD1)) × v - Further refines the smoothing while maintaining responsiveness
Third GD application: T3 = EMA(GD2) × (1 + v) - EMA(EMA(GD2)) × v - Final refinement produces the T3 output
Volume Factor Impact:
The volume factor (v) is the key parameter controlling the balance between smoothness and responsiveness. Tim Tillson recommended v = 0.7 as the optimal default value.
Lower volume factors (v closer to 0.0): Increase the extrapolation effect, making T3 more responsive to price changes but potentially more sensitive to noise.
Higher volume factors (v closer to 1.0): Reduce the extrapolation effect, producing smoother output with less sensitivity to short-term fluctuations but slightly more lag.
The recursive application of the volume factor through three GD stages creates a nonlinear filtering effect that achieves superior lag reduction compared to traditional moving averages of equivalent smoothness.
📊 SIGNAL INTERPRETATION
Trend Direction Signals:
Green Line (T3 Rising): Smoothed trend line is rising, may indicate uptrend, consider bullish opportunities when confirmed by other factors
Red Line (T3 Falling): Smoothed trend line is falling, may indicate downtrend, consider bearish opportunities when confirmed by other factors
Gray Line (T3 Flat): Smoothed trend line is flat, indicates unclear trend or consolidation phase
Price Crossover Signals:
Price Crosses Above T3: Price breaks above smoothed trend line, may be bullish signal, requires confirmation from other indicators
Price Crosses Below T3: Price breaks below smoothed trend line, may be bearish signal, requires confirmation from other indicators
Price Position Relative to T3: Price sustained above T3 may indicate uptrend, sustained below may indicate downtrend
Supporting Analysis Signals:
T3 Slope Angle: Steeper slopes indicate stronger trend momentum, flatter slopes suggest weakening trends
Price Deviation: Significant price separation from T3 may indicate overextension, watch for pullback or reversal
Dynamic Support/Resistance: T3 line can serve as dynamic support (in uptrends) or resistance (in downtrends) reference
🎯 STRATEGIC APPLICATIONS
Common Usage Patterns:
The T3 Moving Average can be incorporated into trading analysis in various ways. These represent common approaches used by market participants, though effectiveness varies by market conditions and requires individual testing:
Trend Filtering:
T3 can be used as a trend filter by observing the relationship between price and the T3 line. The color-coded slope (green for rising, red for falling, gray for sideways) provides visual feedback about the current trend direction of the smoothed series.
Price Crossover Analysis:
Some traders monitor crossovers between price and the T3 line as potential indication points. When price crosses the T3 line, it may suggest a change in the relationship between current price action and the smoothed trend.
Multi-Timeframe Observation:
T3 can be applied to multiple timeframes simultaneously. Observing alignment or divergence between different timeframe T3 indicators may provide context about trend consistency across time scales.
Dynamic Reference Level:
The T3 line can serve as a dynamic reference level for price action analysis. Price distance from T3, price reactions when approaching T3, and the behavior of price relative to the T3 line can all be incorporated into market analysis frameworks.
Application Considerations:
Any trading application should be thoroughly tested on historical data before implementation
T3 performance characteristics vary across different market conditions and asset types
The indicator provides smoothed trend information but does not predict future price movements
Combining T3 with other analytical tools and market context improves analysis quality
Risk management practices remain essential regardless of the analytical approach used
📋 DETAILED PARAMETER CONFIGURATION
Source Selection:
Close Price (Default): Standard choice for end-of-period trend analysis, reduces intrabar noise
HL2 (High+Low)/2: Provides balanced view of price action, considers full bar range
HLC3 or OHLC4: Incorporates more price information, may provide smoother results
Selection Impact: Different sources affect signal timing and smoothness characteristics
Length Configuration:
Shorter periods: More responsive, faster reaction, frequent signals, but higher false signal risk in choppy markets
Longer periods: Smoother output, fewer signals, better for long-term trends, but slower response
Default 14 periods is a common baseline, but optimal length varies by asset, timeframe, and market conditions
Parameter selection should be determined through backtesting rather than general recommendations
Volume Factor Configuration:
Lower values (closer to 0.0): Increase responsiveness but also noise sensitivity
Higher values (closer to 1.0): Increase smoothness but slightly more lag
Default 0.7 (Tim Tillson's recommendation) provides good balance for most applications
Optimal value depends on signal frequency versus reliability preference, test for specific use case
Parameter Optimization Approach:
There are no universal "best" parameter values - optimal settings depend on the specific asset, timeframe, market regime, and trading strategy
Start with default values (Length: 14, Volume Factor: 0.7) and adjust based on observed performance in your target market
Conduct systematic backtesting across different market conditions to evaluate parameter sensitivity
Consider that parameters optimized for historical data may not perform identically in future market conditions
Monitor performance and be prepared to adjust parameters as market characteristics evolve
📈 DESIGN FEATURES & MARKET ADAPTATION
Algorithm Design Features:
Simple Moving Average (SMA): Equal weighting across lookback period
Exponential Moving Average (EMA): Exponentially decreasing weights on historical prices
T3 Moving Average: Recursive Generalized DEMA with adjustable volume factor
Market Condition Adaptation:
Trending markets: Smoothed indicators generally align more closely with sustained directional movement
Ranging markets: All moving averages may generate more crossover signals during non-trending periods
Volatile conditions: Higher smoothing parameters reduce short-term sensitivity but increase lag
Indicator behavior relative to market conditions should be evaluated for specific applications
USAGE NOTES
This indicator is designed for technical analysis and educational purposes. The T3 Moving Average has limitations and should not be used as the sole basis for trading decisions. Like all trend-following indicators, its performance varies with market conditions, and past signal characteristics do not guarantee future results.
Key Points:
T3 is a lagging indicator that responds to price changes rather than predicting future movements
Signals should be confirmed with other technical tools and market context
Parameters should be optimized for specific market and timeframe
Risk management and position sizing are essential
Market regime changes can affect indicator effectiveness
Test strategies thoroughly on historical data before live implementation
Consider broader market context and fundamental factors
MACD-V - Volatility(ATR) normalized MACDThe MACD-V indicator modifies the traditional MACD formula by dividing the difference between the two Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs) by the Average True Range (ATR)
The key advantages of this indicator over MACD are:
Cross-market comparability: The classic MACD gives different readings for different instruments (like a stock versus a commodity) that are not directly comparable. MACD-V's normalization makes momentum readings comparable across different markets.
Time-based stability: Classic MACD readings can't be reliably compared over long periods of time due to changes in an asset's price and volatility. MACD-V's volatility adjustment creates more stable and consistent readings over time.
Reduction of false signals: In sideways or low-momentum markets, the traditional MACD can generate numerous false crossover signals near the zero line. MACD-V filters out these false signals by defining specific "neutral zones," typically between -50 and +50, where crossovers are ignored.
Consistent Thresholds : MACD-V overbought and oversold thresholds (e.g., +150 and -150) are independent of instrument price, allowing for a more objective framework for analyzing momentum.
DM OscillatorWhat the DM Oscillator Does
This indicator is designed to measure overall market trend strength and direction by combining multiple dimensions of momentum, volatility, and trend structure. It combines multiple signals
Each of the following contributes a small “vote” toward bullish or bearish bias:
UT Bot Alert + EMA100 + RSI Filter (Fixed) by gummyUT Bot Alert + EMA100 + RSI Filter (Fixed) by gummy
MNQ Morning Indicator | Clean SignalsMNQ Morning Trading Indicator Summary
What It Does
This is a TradingView indicator designed for day trading MNQ (Micro Nasdaq-100 futures) during morning sessions. It generates BUY and SELL signals only when multiple technical conditions align, helping traders identify high-probability trade setups.
Core Strategy
BUY Signal Requirements (All must be true):
✅ Price above VWAP (volume-weighted average price)
✅ Fast EMA (9) above Slow EMA (21) - uptrend confirmation
✅ Price above 15-minute 50 EMA - higher timeframe confirmation
✅ MACD histogram positive - momentum confirmation
✅ RSI above 55 - strength confirmation
✅ ADX above 25 - trending market (not choppy)
✅ Volume 1.5x above average - strong participation
SELL Signal (opposite conditions)
Key Features
🎯 Risk Management
Stop Loss: 2× ATR (Average True Range)
Take Profit 1: 2× ATR (1:2 risk-reward)
Take Profit 2: 3× ATR (1:3 risk-reward)
Dollar values: Calculates P&L based on MNQ's $2/point value
⏰ Session Filter
Default: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM ET (customizable)
Safety feature: Avoids first 15 minutes (high volatility period)
Won't generate signals outside trading hours
🛡️ Signal Quality
Rates each signal: 🔥 STRONG, ⚡ MEDIUM, or ⚠️ WEAK
Requires minimum 15 bars between signals (prevents overtrading)
📊 Visual Dashboard
Shows real-time metrics:
ATR values
ADX (trend strength)
RSI (momentum)
Market condition (TREND/CHOP)
Session status
Volume status
Signal cooldown timer
Visual Elements
📈 VWAP with standard deviation bands (1σ, 2σ, 3σ)
📉 Multiple EMAs with trend-based coloring
🟢/🔴 Buy/Sell arrows on chart
📋 Detailed trade labels showing entry, SL, TPs, and risk-reward ratios
🎨 Background highlighting for market conditions
Safety Features
Cooldown period between signals
Session restrictions (no trading outside set hours)
First 15-minute avoidance (post-open volatility)
Multi-confirmation requirement (all 7 conditions must align)
Trend filter (ADX minimum to avoid choppy markets)
Best For
Day traders focused on morning sessions
MNQ futures traders
Traders who prefer systematic, rule-based entries
Those wanting pre-calculated risk management levels
Customization
All parameters are adjustable:
EMA periods
MACD settings
RSI thresholds
ADX minimum
ATR multipliers
Session times
Visual preferences
This indicator is designed to be conservative — it waits for strong confirmation before signaling, which means fewer but potentially higher-quality trades.
Liquidity Hunter | LucentCapitalFor LucentCapital Team Members
Translates the order book in a visual, historical & data-driven format.
Highlights Liquidity Depth, your visual guide to the order book. See where leveraged traders are most exposed and define your edge.
Levels are based on leverage onto positions & is adaptive based on the security, factoring in naturally leveraged products available to all traders globally.
EMA Candle ColorEMA Candle Color - Visual EMA-Based Candle Coloring System
Overview:
This indicator provides a visual approach to trend identification by coloring candles based on their relationship with an Exponential Moving Average (EMA). The script dynamically colors both the candle bars and plots custom candles to give traders an immediate visual representation of price momentum relative to the EMA.
How It Works:
The indicator calculates an EMA based on your chosen source (default: open price) and length (default: 10 periods). It then applies a simple yet effective rule:
When the source price is ABOVE the EMA → Candles turn GREEN (bullish)
When the source price is BELOW the EMA → Candles turn RED (bearish)
This instant visual feedback helps traders quickly identify:
Current trend direction
Potential support/resistance levels (the EMA line itself)
Momentum shifts when candles change color
Key Features:
Customizable EMA Parameters: Adjust the EMA length (1-500) and source (open, close, high, low, hl2, hlc3, ohlc4)
Custom Color Selection: Choose your preferred bullish and bearish colors to match your chart theme
Dual Visualization: Both bar coloring and custom plotcandle for enhanced visibility
Offset Capability: Shift the EMA line forward or backward for advanced analysis
Clean Design: Minimal overlay that doesn't clutter your chart
How to Use:
1. Add the indicator to your chart
2. Adjust the EMA Length based on your trading timeframe:
- Shorter periods (5-20) for day trading and scalping
- Medium periods (20-50) for swing trading
- Longer periods (50-200) for position trading
3. Watch for candle color changes as potential entry/exit signals
4. Combine with other indicators for confirmation
Trading Applications:
Trend Following: Stay in trades while candles remain the same color
Reversal Signals: Watch for color changes as early reversal warnings
Filter System: Only take long positions during green candles, shorts during red
Visual Clarity: Quickly assess market sentiment at a glance
Settings:
Length: EMA calculation period (default: 10)
Source: Price data used for EMA calculation (default: open)
Offset: Shift EMA line on chart (default: 0)
Bullish Color: Color for candles above EMA (default: green)
Bearish Color: Color for candles below EMA (default: red)
Technical Details:
The script uses Pine Script v6 and employs the standard ta.ema() function for smooth, responsive EMA calculations. The candle coloring is achieved through both barcolor() and plotcandle() functions, ensuring visibility across different chart settings.
Note:
This indicator works on all timeframes and instruments. For best results, combine with proper risk management and additional confirmation indicators. The EMA Candle Color system is designed to simplify trend identification, not as a standalone trading system.
Tips:
Use on higher timeframes for more reliable signals
Combine with volume analysis for confirmation
Consider using multiple EMA periods for confluence
Disable default candles if using the plotcandle feature to avoid overlap
This script is open-source. Feel free to use it as a foundation for your own trading system or modify it to suit your specific trading style.
Joey ATR BoxA simple box to display the current ATR (Average True Range). Choose a corner to display it in, works on multiple timeframes and customizable. Enjoy god bless :)
FOREXSOM Session Boxes (Local Time) — Asian, London & New YorkFOREXSOM Session Boxes (Local Time) highlights the three major Forex sessions — Asian, London, and New York — using your chart’s local timezone automatically.
This indicator helps traders visualize market structure, liquidity zones, and timing across global trading hours with accuracy and clarity.
Key Features
Automatically adjusts to your chart’s local timezone
Highlights Asian, London, and New York sessions with clean color zones
Works on all timeframes and asset classes
Ideal for Smart Money Concepts (SMC), ICT, and price action strategies
Helps identify range breakouts, session highs/lows, and liquidity grabs
How It Works
Each session box updates in real time to show the current range as the market develops.
The boxes reset at the end of each session, making it easy to compare volatility and liquidity shifts between regions.
Sessions (default times):
Asian: 17:00 – 03:00
London: 02:00 – 11:00
New York: 07:00 – 16:00
How to Use
Add the indicator to your chart.
Ensure your chart timezone matches your local time in chart settings.
Watch session ranges form and look for liquidity sweeps or breakouts between overlaps (London/New York).
Created by FOREXSOM
Empowering traders worldwide with precision-built tools for Smart Money and institutional trading education.
CloudfareCloudfare - Advanced Market Sentiment Visualization System
What It Does:
Cloudfare is a proprietary market sentiment analysis tool that visualizes real-time money flow and order flow through a dynamic cloud system. Unlike traditional indicators that lag price action, Cloudfare provides forward-looking market sentiment analysis by combining multiple proprietary algorithms.
Core Innovation - Dynamic Cloud Technology:
The cloud system is the primary innovation, not a simple mashup of existing indicators. It uses a proprietary algorithm that:
Analyzes money flow velocity through volume-weighted price action
Calculates institutional order flow patterns using proprietary OBV modifications
Implements a unique "breathing" algorithm that expands/contracts based on market volatility
Uses color-coded transparency to indicate sentiment strength (0-100 scale)
Proprietary Signal Generation:
Higher High/Lower Low Pattern Recognition: Custom algorithm that identifies price breakouts with 3-bar confirmation and volume divergence analysis
Signal Strength Scoring: Proprietary 0-100 scoring system that combines price action, volume surge detection, RSI momentum shifts, and money flow velocity
Dynamic Glow System: Signal brightness adapts to market conditions - brighter signals indicate higher probability setups
Technical Methodology:
Money Flow Analysis: Custom MFI implementation with volume weighting and momentum calculations
Order Flow Tracking: Proprietary OBV modifications that detect institutional accumulation/distribution
Volume Divergence Detection: Unique algorithm that identifies volume patterns not visible in standard indicators
Multi-Factor Confirmation: Combines 5 different confirmation methods to filter false signals
Why This Justifies Closed-Source Protection:
The core algorithms for cloud generation, signal strength calculation, and dynamic glow adaptation are proprietary mathematical models developed over 3 months of testing. These are not simple combinations of existing indicators but original mathematical approaches to market sentiment visualization.
Unique Value Proposition:
Real-time sentiment visualization through the breathing cloud system
Forward-looking signals that anticipate trend changes before price confirmation
Adaptive transparency that changes based on market conditions
Multi-timeframe VWAP integration with proprietary anchoring methodology
How to Use:
Cloud Analysis: Green cloud indicates bullish money flow, red indicates bearish pressure
Diamond Signals: Green diamonds below price for bullish reversals, red diamonds above for bearish
Signal Strength: Brighter diamonds represent higher probability setups
Trend Confirmation: 5-day confirmation system filters noise and false signals
Best Practices:
Works optimally on daily and 4-hour timeframes
Combine with price action analysis for maximum effectiveness
Monitor cloud color changes for early trend shift warnings
Use diamond signals for entry/exit timing
Author's Instructions:
To request access to this invite-only script, please contact me directly through TradingView messaging with your trading experience and intended use case. Access is granted on a case-by-case basis to ensure proper usage and support.
Daily Moving Average Levels on IntradayThis script draws the daily simple moving average levels on the intraday chart. By default it shows 20, 50 and 200 SMA. You can choose the MA you want.
Candle % ChangePercentage change on each candle. It will show how much the stock has given on each candle
DAMMU CANDEL TYPE🧩 Overview
Detects multiple bullish and bearish candlestick patterns.
Plots visual buy/sell signals and labels on chart.
Sends alerts when patterns appear.
Shows table of enabled/disabled patterns.
✅ Main Features
Bullish patterns: Hammer, Inverted Hammer, Bullish Engulfing, Morning Star, Piercing, Dragonfly Doji.
Bearish patterns: Hanging Man, Shooting Star, Bearish Engulfing, Evening Star, Dark Cloud, Gravestone Doji.
Visuals: Green/red arrows and labels.
Alerts: Optional alerts for bullish/bearish signals.
Table: Shows active pattern status.
⚙️ Improvements Suggested
Move table.new outside if block to prevent recreation every bar.
Adjust label position to avoid overlap.
Add “signal strength” (count multiple patterns same bar).
Add MA confirmation for better accuracy.
Upgrade to Pine Script v6 for better performance.
Volume Reversal Candle✅ This script is clean and fully functional — it highlights volume-based reversal zones using both color and labels directly on the main chart.
This indicator detect potential reversal points where price forms a local high/low together with a volume spike.
Reversal Zone:
Bullish = candle closes green, is at local lowest low.
Bearish = candle closes red, is at local highest high.
🔔 Alerts
You can set TradingView alerts using:
📈 Bullish Volume Reversal
📉 Bearish Volume Reversal
They’ll trigger when such reversals occur on bar close.
💡 Visuals on Chart
Candle color: Green (bullish) / Red (bearish) when reversal detected.
Text labels: “Bullish Volume” or “Bearish Volume.”
Marker arrows: ▲ for bulls below bar, ▼ for bears above bar.
Everything appears on the main chart, not in a separate pane.
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Swing High Low + Price Display OptionsIndicator Name: Swing High Low + Price Display Options
Description:
This indicator identifies Swing Highs and Lows (Higher Low, Higher High, Lower Low, Lower High) on price charts and provides multiple visualization options for traders. Users can customize the detection parameters and display preferences to enhance chart analysis.
Key Features:
Swing Detection:
Detects Higher High (HH), Higher Low (HL), Lower High (LH), and Lower Low (LL) points based on the customizable Left Bars and Right Bars.
Dynamically adjusts to the chart's data and highlights significant pivot points.
Price Labels:
Optionally displays price labels at each detected pivot.
Users can choose to show both the label type and price, or only the price.
Support and Resistance Levels:
Automatically calculates short-term support and resistance based on the swing points.
Users can toggle visibility, change line colors, line width, and style (solid, dashed, dotted).
Customization Options:
Left Bars / Right Bars: Number of bars used to determine pivot highs/lows.
Show Labels: Toggle HL/HH/LL/LH labels on/off.
Show Price Labels: Display price information with the labels.
Show Price Only: Display only price without HL/HH/LL/LH labels.
Support/Resistance: Toggle support/resistance lines.
Line Style / Line Width / Line Colors: Customize the appearance of support/resistance lines.
Notes:
Labels are offset by the Right Bars setting to align with the pivot point.
The indicator looks back up to 1000 bars for previous pivots to detect patterns.
High-frequency chart updates may affect label placement.
Disclaimer:
This indicator is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It is not financial advice. Users are responsible for their own trading decisions.
インジケーター名: Swing High Low + Price Display Options
説明:
本インジケーターは、チャート上のスイング高値・安値(Higher Low, Higher High, Lower Low, Lower High)を検出し、複数の表示オプションを提供します。トレーダーは検出パラメータや表示設定をカスタマイズすることで、チャート分析を強化できます。
主な機能:
スイング検出:
左バー(Left Bars)と右バー(Right Bars)で設定された期間を基に、Higher High(HH)、Higher Low(HL)、Lower High(LH)、Lower Low(LL)を検出。
重要なピボットポイントを自動で強調表示。
価格ラベル:
検出されたピボットポイントに価格ラベルを表示可能。
ラベルタイプと価格を両方表示するか、価格のみ表示するか選択可能。
サポート/レジスタンス:
スイングポイントに基づき短期的なサポート/レジスタンスを自動計算。
表示のオン/オフ、線の色、幅、スタイル(実線、破線、点線)の変更が可能。
カスタマイズオプション:
Left Bars / Right Bars: ピボット高値・安値を判定するバー数。
Show Labels: HL/HH/LL/LHラベルの表示切替。
Show Price Labels: ラベルとともに価格を表示。
Show Price Only: ラベルなしで価格のみ表示。
Support/Resistance: サポート/レジスタンス線の表示切替。
Line Style / Line Width / Line Colors: サポート/レジスタンス線の外観をカスタマイズ。
注意事項:
ラベルは右バー(Right Bars)の設定に応じてオフセットされ、ピボットポイントに合わせて表示されます。
過去1000バーまでのスイングポイントを参照してパターンを検出します。
高頻度のチャート更新では、ラベル位置が変動する場合があります。
免責事項:
本インジケーターは教育・情報提供目的で作成されたもので、投資アドバイスではありません。取引判断は利用者自身の責任で行ってください。
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Overview
The most important condition for being successful and profitable in the market is to consistently follow the same rules without compromise, while the price constantly moves in countless different ways.
Regardless of the concept or trading school, those who have rules win.
In this indicator, we will define and use three main sections to set and apply our rules.
The indicator uses the VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price) — price weighted by volume.
Two VWAPs can be displayed either by manually entering date and time, or by selecting from the menu.
From the menu, you can select the following reference levels:
• HTF Open: Opening candle of the higher timeframe
• ATH / ATL: All-Time High / All-Time Low candles
• PMH / PML, PWH / PWL, PDH / PDL, PH4H / PH4L: Previous Month, Week, Day, or H4 Highs/Lows
• MH / ML, WH / WL, DH / DL, H4H / H4L: Current Month, Week, Day, or H4 Highs/Lows
Additionally, it includes:
• Mitigation / Order Block zones (local buyer-seller balance) across two timeframes.
• Buy/Sell Side Liquidity levels (BSL / SSL) from the aligned higher timeframe (target levels).
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Components and Usage
1 – VWAP
Calculated using the classical method:
• High + Volume for the upper value
• Close + Volume for the middle value
• Low + Volume for the lower value
The VWAP is displayed as a colored band, where the coloring represents the bias.
Let’s call this band FVB (Fair Value Band) for ease of explanation.
The FVB represents the final line of defense, the buyer/seller boundary, and in technical terms, it can be viewed as premium/discount zones or support/resistance levels.
Within this critical area, the strong side continues its move, while the weaker side is forced to retreat.
But does the side that breaks beyond the band always keep going?
We all know that’s not always the case — in different pairs and timeframes, price often violates both the upper and lower edges multiple times.
To achieve more consistent analysis, we’ll define a new set of rules.
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2 – Mitigation / Order Blocks
In trading literature, there are dozens of different definitions and uses of mitigation or order blocks.
Here, we will interpret the candlesticks to create our own definition, and we’ll use the zones defined by candles that fit this pattern.
For simplicity, let’s abbreviate mitigation as “mtg.”
For a candle to be selected as an mtg, it must clearly show strength from one side (buyers or sellers) — which can also be observed visually on the chart.
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Bullish mtg criteria:
1. The first candle must be bullish (close > open) → buyers are strong.
2. The next candle makes a new high (buyers push higher) but fails to close above and pulls back to close inside the previous range → sellers react.
It also must not break the previous low → buyers defend.
3. In the following candle(s), as long as the first candle’s low is protected and the second candle’s high is broken, it indicates buyer strength → a bullish mtg is confirmed.
When price returns to this zone later (gets mitigated), the expectation is that the zone holds and price pushes upward again.
If the low is violated, the mtg becomes invalid.
In technical terms:
If the previous candle’s high is broken but no close occurs above it, the expectation is a reversal move that will retest its low.
Question:
What if the low is protected and in the next candle(s) a new high forms?
Answer: → Bullish mtg.
Bearish mtg (opposite)
3 – Buy/Sell Side Liquidity Levels
With the help of the aligned higher timeframe (swing points), we will define our market structure framework and set our liquidity targets accordingly.
Let’s put the pieces together.
If we continue explaining from a trade-focused perspective, our first priority should be our bias — our projection or expectation of the market’s potential movement.
We will determine this bias using the FVB.
Since we know the band often gets violated on both sides, we want the price action to convince us of its strength.
To do that, we’ll use the first candle that closes beyond the band.
The distance from that candle’s high to low will be our threshold range
Bullish level = high + (candle length × coefficient)
Bearish level = low - (candle length × coefficient)
When the price closes beyond this threshold, it demonstrates strength, and our bias will now align in that direction.
How long will this bias remain valid?
→ Until a closing candle appears on the opposite side of the band.
If a close occurs on the opposite side, then a new bias will only be confirmed once the new threshold level is broken.
During the period in between, we have no bias.
Let’s continue on the chart:
Now that our bias has been established, where and how do we look for trade opportunities?
There are two possible entry approaches:
• Aggressive entry: Enter immediately with the breakout.
• Conservative entry: Wait for a pullback and enter once a suitable structure forms.
(The choice depends on the user’s preference.)
At this stage, the user can apply their own entry model. Let’s give an example:
Let’s assume we’re looking for setups using HTF sweep + LTF CISD confirmation.
Once our bias turns bearish, we look for an HTF sweep forming on or near an FVB or mtg block, and then confirm the entry with a CISD signal.
In summary:
• FVB defines the bias, the entry zone, and the target zone.
• Mtg blocks represent entry zones.
• BSL / SSL levels suggest target zones.
Overlapping FVB and mtg blocks are expected to be more effective.
The indicator also provides an option for a second FVB.
A band attached to a lower timeframe can be used as confirmation.
• Main band: Bias + FVB
• Extra band: Entry trigger confirmed by a close beyond it.
Mtg blocks can provide trade entry opportunities, especially when the price is moving strongly in one direction (flow).
Consecutive or complementary mtg blocks indicate that the price is decisive in one direction, while sometimes also showing areas where we should wait before entering.
Mtg blocks that contain an FVG (Fair Value Gap) within their body are expected to be more effective.
Settings:
The default values are set to 1-3-5m, optimized for scalping trades.
VWAP settings:
Main VWAP (FVB):
• Can be set by selecting a start time, manually entering date and time, or choosing a predefined level.
Extra VWAP (FVB):
• Set from the menu. If not needed, select “none.”
• Visibility, color, and fill settings for VWAP are located here.
• Threshold levels visibility and color options are also in this section.
• The multiplier is used for calculating the threshold level.
Important:
• If the Extra VWAP is selected but not displayed, you need to increase the chart timeframe.
o Example: If the chart is on 3m and you select WH from the extra options, it will not display correctly.
• Upper limits for VWAP:
o 1m and 3m charts: daily High/Low
o 5m chart: weekly High/Low
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Mtg Settings:
• Visibility and color settings for blocks are configured here.
• To display on a second timeframe, the box must be checked and the timeframe specified.
• Optional display modes: “only active blocks,” “only last violated mtg,” or “all.”
• For confirmation and removal criteria, choosing high/low or close determines the source used for mtg block formation and deletion conditions.
BSL/SSL Settings:
• Visibility, color, font size, and line style can be configured in this section.
When “Auto” is selected, the aligned timeframe is determined automatically by the indicator, while in manual mode, the user defines the timeframe.
Final Words:
Simply opening trades every time the price touches the VWAP or mtg blocks will not make you a profitable trader. Searching for setups with similar structures while maintaining proper risk management will yield better results in the long run.
I would be happy to hear your feedback and suggestions.
Happy trading!
TwinPulse Q Lead SPY x QQQ Intermarket Pulse 1HTwinPulse Q Lead is a concise one hour indicator for SPY and QQQ that converts three sources of market information into a single pulse line, a mode readout with BUY SELL WAIT, and compact alerts. It blends intermarket leadership between QQQ and SPY, intraday flow from the slope of session VWAP, and where the current price sits inside the regular trading hours range. The three components are normalized, fused, compressed to a stable range, and smoothed for clear thresholds. The aim is a readable intraday regime signal that helps you decide when to participate and when to stand aside.
The script is built with Pine v6, uses request security with lookahead off, and does not repaint. It is an indicator, not a strategy. It does not contain any solicitation, links, or outside references. The description is self contained and explains both logic and use so that any trader can understand the design without reading code.
What makes this original and useful
Intermarket leadership is measured directly from QQQ and SPY on your working timeframe using a Z score of the return spread. When growth is leading value heavy large caps, leadership turns positive. When it lags, leadership turns negative. This gives a real time read of the Nasdaq versus S and P tug of war that most day traders watch informally.
Intraday flow is taken from the slope of the session VWAP. A linear regression of VWAP over a short window captures whether value is rising or falling inside the day. Dividing by ATR normalizes slope by typical movement so that the signal is comparable across weeks.
Session position places price inside the current regular hours high to low. It answers whether the day is trading in the top half, the bottom half, or the middle. This is a simple but powerful context filter for breakouts and fades.
The three components are fused into one pulse, compressed with either hyperbolic tangent or softsign to keep values bounded, and then smoothed by a short EMA. This yields a stable range with a zero line so the eye can read shifts quickly.
The panel shows a human readable mode with reasons and a strength score. Traders who do not want to read lines can rely on a simple state and a compact justification that explains why the state is set.
This is not a mashup that simply overlays unrelated indicators. Each component was chosen to answer a distinct question that is common to SPY and QQQ intraday decision making. Leadership answers who is in charge, flow answers whether value inside the session is building or leaking, and position answers if price is pressing the extremes or circling the middle. The pulse ties the three together and prevents any single component from dominating.
How the calculations work
Leadership. Compute a short rate of change for SPY and QQQ. Subtract SPY from QQQ to get spread returns, then compute a rolling Z score over a longer window. Positive values mean QQQ is leading. Negative values mean SPY is leading.
Flow. Compute session VWAP on the active symbol. Regress VWAP over a short window to obtain a slope estimate. Divide by ATR to scale slope by current volatility so that a small rise on a quiet day is not treated the same as a small rise on a wild day.
Position. Track the highest high and lowest low since the start of regular hours. Place the current close inside that range on a zero to one scale, then recenter to a minus one to plus one scale. Positive means the top half of the day, negative means the bottom half.
Fusion. Multiply each component by a weight so users can emphasize or de emphasize leadership, flow, or position. Sum to a raw pulse.
Compression. Pass the raw pulse through a bounded function. Hyperbolic tangent is smooth and has natural saturation near the extremes. Softsign is faster and behaves like a smoother version of sign near zero. Compression avoids unbounded excursions and makes thresholds meaningful across days.
Smoothing. Apply a short EMA to the compressed pulse to reduce noise. This creates the main line called TwinPulse in the plot.
Thresholds. You can use static symmetric levels or adaptive levels. The adaptive option computes a mean and a standard deviation of the smoothed pulse over a user window, then sets upper and lower thresholds as mean plus or minus sigma times standard deviation. This allows thresholds to adjust across regimes. Static levels are still available for traders who want repeatable levels.
Events and mode. A long event fires when the smoothed pulse crosses the upper threshold with positive flow and any optional filters agree. A short event fires on the symmetric condition. The mode reads the current state rather than fire and forget. It returns BUY when the smoothed pulse is above the upper threshold with positive flow, SELL when the smoothed pulse is below the lower threshold with negative flow, otherwise WAIT. A cooldown controls how often events can fire so alerts do not spam during choppy periods.
Inputs and default values
The script ships with defaults chosen for SPY and QQQ on one hour charts.
Symbols. SPY and QQQ by default. You can switch to any pair. Many users may test IWM versus SPY for small cap reads.
Regular hours selector. On by default. This restricts the position factor to New York regular hours. Turn it off if you prefer full session behavior.
ROC length is three bars. Z score length is fifty bars. VWAP slope window is ten bars. ATR length is fourteen bars. Pulse smoothing length is three bars.
Compression mode. Choose hyperbolic tangent or softsign. Hyperbolic tangent is default.
Weights. Leadership and flow are one by default. Position is set to zero point seven to give a modest influence to where price sits inside the day.
Thresholds. Adaptive thresholds are on by default with a lookback of one hundred bars and a sigma width of zero point eight. Static levels at plus or minus zero point six are ready if you disable adaptive mode.
Filters. ADX filter is off by default. If you enable it, the script requires ADX above a user minimum before it will signal. Higher time frame confirmation is off by default. When enabled it compares the smoothed pulse on the confirm timeframe to zero and requires alignment for longs or shorts.
Cooldown. Three bars by default so that alerts do not trigger too frequently.
UI. Bar coloring is on by default. The panel is on by default and sits at the top right.
All request security calls use lookahead off and will not request future data. All persistent state variables are assigned in a way that prevents repainting. The indicator does not use non standard chart types in its logic.
How to use the indicator
Load a one hour chart of SPY or QQQ. Keep a clean chart so that the script output is easy to read.
Turn on regular hours if you want the session position to reflect the cash session. This is recommended for SPY and QQQ.
Watch the panel. Mode reads BUY or SELL or WAIT. The strength value is a simple vote based score that ranges from zero to one hundred. It counts leadership, flow, ADX if enabled, and higher time frame confirmation if enabled. You can use strength to filter weak states.
Consider action only when mode is BUY or SELL and the signal has not just fired on the last bar. The triangles mark where an event fired. Alerts use the same logic as the events. WAIT means stand aside.
To slow the system, enable ADX and set a higher minimum or enable higher time frame confirmation. To speed it up, disable the filters, disable adaptive thresholds, or tighten the sigma width.
When publishing, use a clean chart with only this indicator. Show the symbol and timeframe clearly and make sure the plot legend is visible. If you add drawings on the chart, only include ones that help readers understand the output.
Publication notes and compliance
This description is written in English. The title uses ASCII and only uses capital letters for common abbreviations. The script is original and explains how and why the components work together. There are no links or promotional material. The script does not claim performance. It does not use lookahead. The panel and alerts exist to help a human read and act with discipline. The indicator can be published as open source or as protected. If you choose protected, the description still allows readers to understand how the logic works without access to the code.
If you later convert the logic into a strategy for publication, use realistic commission and slippage, risk no more than a small share of equity per trade, and choose a dataset that yields a large enough sample. Explain any deviations from these default recommendations in your strategy description. Do not publish results from non standard chart types since they can mislead readers on signal timing.
Limitations and risks
Intermarket leadership is a relative measure. There are hours when both SPY and QQQ fall while leadership remains positive. Treat leadership as a context, not a stand alone trigger.
VWAP slope is a path measure inside the session. It can flip several times on a choppy day. That is why the script uses a short smoothing and an optional cooldown. Use ADX or higher time frame confirmation to avoid the worst chop.
Session position assumes a meaningful regular hours range. On half days or around openings with gaps the position factor can be less informative. If this bothers you, reduce the weight of position or turn it off.
Compression and smoothing introduce lag by design. The goal is stability and clarity. If you want earlier but noisier signals, reduce smoothing and weights, and use static thresholds.
No indicator guarantees future results. TwinPulse Q Lead is a decision aid. It should be combined with your risk rules, position size policy, and a clear exit plan. Past behavior is not a promise for the future.
Frequently asked questions
What symbols are supported. Any symbol can be used as the chart symbol. Leadership uses the two user symbols which default to SPY and QQQ. Many traders may try IWM versus SPY or DIA versus SPY.
Can I change the timeframe. Yes, but the design target is one hour. On very short timeframes the VWAP slope becomes very sensitive and you should consider stronger filters.
Does the script repaint. No. It uses request security with lookahead off and the panel updates on the last bar only. Events are based on bar close conditions unless you attach alerts on any alert function call which will still respect the logic without looking into the future.
How are the strength numbers built. The strength score is the share of aligned votes across leadership, flow, ADX if enabled, and higher time frame confirmation if enabled. A value near one hundred means many filters agree. A value near fifty means partial alignment. It is not a probability or an accuracy number.
Can I use non standard chart types. You can view the indicator on them but do not publish signals from non standard chart types because that can mislead readers about timing. Use classic candles or bars when you publish and when you test.
Why do I sometimes see BUY but the price is not moving. A BUY mode requires pulse above the upper threshold and positive flow. It does not require higher highs immediately. Treat BUY as a permission to look for entries using your own execution rules.
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