TLC sessionA Professional Intraday Session Tracker with VWAP and Economic Event Integration
Description
This indicator provides visual tracking of major trading sessions (Asian, London, New York) combined with VWAP calculations and macroeconomic event zones. It's designed for intraday traders who need to monitor session overlaps, liquidity periods, and high-impact news events.
The basic script of trading sessions was taken as a basis and refined for greater convenience.
Key Features:
Customizable Session Tracking: Visualize up to 3 trading sessions with adjustable time zones (supports IANA & GMT formats)
Dynamic VWAP Integration: Built-in Volume-Weighted Average Price calculation
Macro Event Zones: Highlights key economic announcement windows (adjustable for summer/winter time)
Price Action Visualization: Displays open/close prices, session ranges, and average price levels
Automatic DST Adjustment: Uses IANA timezone database for daylight savings awareness
How It Works
1. Trading Session Detection
Three fully configurable sessions (e.g., Asia, London, New York)
Each session displays:
Colored background zone
Opening price (dashed line)
Closing price (dashed line)
Average price (dotted line)
Optional label with session name
2. VWAP Calculation
Standard Volume-Weighted Average Price plotted as circled line
Helps identify fair value within each session
3. Macro Event Zones
Special highlighted period for economic news releases
Automatically adjusts for summer/winter time
Default set to 1000-1200 (summer) or 0900-1100 (winter) GMT-5 (US session open)
Why This Indicator is Unique
Multi-Session Awareness
Unlike simple session indicators, this tool:
Tracks price development within each session
Shows session overlaps (critical for volatility periods)
Maintains separate VWAP calculations across sessions
Professional-Grade Features
IANA timezone support (automatic DST handling)
Customizable visual elements (toggle labels, ranges, averages)
Object-based architecture (clean, efficient rendering)
News event integration (helps avoid trading during high-impact releases)
Usage Recommendations
Best Timeframes
1-minute to 1-hour charts (intraday focus)
Not recommended for daily+ timeframes
Trading Applications
1. Session Breakout Strategy: Trade breakouts when London/New York sessions open
2. VWAP Reversion: Fade moves that deviate too far from VWAP
3. News Avoidance: Reduce position sizing during macro event windows
Visual Example
Asian session (red)
London session (blue)
New York session (purple)
Macro event zone (white)
VWAP line (gold circles)
The basic script of trading sessions was taken as a basis and refined for greater convenience.
Session
Forex Session + Volume Profile [RunRox]📊 Forex Session + Volume Profile is built especially for traders who work with intra-session liquidity concepts or any strategy that needs a clear visual of trading sessions and the liquidity inside them.
Our team created this indicator to give you better session visibility, flexible session styling, and extra tools that help you navigate the market more easily.
📌 Features:
6 fully customizable sessions
Kill Zone (the high-impact trading window)
Volume Profile for each session
POC / VAL / VAH / LVN levels (Point of Control, Value Area Low, Value Area High, Low Volume Node)
PDH / PDL levels (Previous Day High / Low)
PWH / PWL levels (Previous Week High / Low)
NYM level (New York Market level)
Active sessions table
5 style options for each session
All of this gives you the flexibility to set up exactly the layout you need for your trading. Below, you’ll find a more detailed look at each feature.
🗓️ 6 CUSTOMIZABLE SESSION
The indicator includes six sessions that you can fully customize to fit your needs—everything from naming each session and choosing line colors to adjusting opacity, showing the volume profile, or even turning off a session entirely if you don’t need it.
Plus, you can pick different display styles for each session. As shown in the screenshot below, there are five style options you can apply individually to every session.
5 Style Options for Sessions
BOX
AREA
ZONES
LINES
CURVED
These styles can be customized for each session individually to help you highlight the sessions you care about on your chart. Example below
📢 VOLUME PROFILE
We’ve also integrated a Volume Profile into the indicator to pinpoint important levels on the chart. On top of that, we’ve added extra volume-based levels. Below, you’ll find the settings and a visual demo of how it appears on your chart.
To identify optimal entry points, you can use the following key reference levels:
POC (Point of Control)
VAL (Value Area Low)
VAH (Value Area High)
LVN (Low Volume Node)
You can also customize colors and line styles, or hide any levels you don’t need on your chart.
📐 ADDITIONAL LEVELS
You can display the following levels on your chart:
NYM (New York Market)
PDH (Previous Day High)
PDL (Previous Day Low)
PWH (Previous Week High)
PWL (Previous Week Low)
All of these are fully customizable with color selection and the option to extend lines into the next period.
💹 ACTIVE SESSION TABLE
The active sessions table helps you quickly identify the trading times for the sessions you care about. It’s fully customizable, with options to choose border and background colors for the table itself.
🟠 USAGE
This indicator is highly versatile: use it to simply mark trading sessions on your chart, set up the Kill Zone at your chosen time, or identify the context of the previous session by its most traded range levels. All of this makes the indicator an invaluable tool for any trader!
Liquidity Sweep Detector – PDH/PDL LevelsPrevious Day High/Low Liquidity Sweep Detector (Intraday Accurate)
This indicator tracks the previous day's high and low using intraday data, rather than the daily candle, ensuring precise sweep detection across lower timeframes (15m to 4H).
It monitors for liquidity sweeps—moments when price briefly moves above the previous high or below the previous low—and visually marks these events on the chart.
Key Features
Intraday-accurate PDH/PDL tracking
Real-time sweep detection
On-chart labels marking sweep events
Toggleable table showing sweep status
Alert conditions for PDH/PDL sweep triggers
Best For
Traders who use Smart Money Concepts (SMC), liquidity-based strategies, or look for stop hunts and reversal zones tied to key prior-day levels.
Works well across FX, crypto, and indices on 15m, 1H, and 4H charts.
London/NY Sessions + SMC Levels📜 Indicator Description: London/NY Sessions + SMC Levels
Overview: This indicator highlights the key trading sessions — London, New York, NY Lunch, and Asian Range — providing structured visual guides based on Smart Money Concepts (SMC) and ICT principles.
It dynamically plots:
Session Backgrounds and Boxes for London, NY, Lunch, and Asian sessions
Reference Levels for the High, Low, and Close from today, previous day, or weekly data
Midnight Open line for ICT-style power of three setups
Real-time alerts for session starts, session closes, and important price level crossings
Features:
🕰️ Session Visualization:
Toggle London, NY, Lunch, and Asian session ranges individually, with customizable colors and transparent backgrounds.
🔔 Built-in Alerts:
Alerts for:
Price crossing the previous day's high/low
Price crossing the Midnight Open
Start and end of major sessions (London, NY, Lunch, Asian)
🟩 Reference Levels:
Plot selectable session reference levels:
Today’s intraday High/Low/Close
Previous Day’s High/Low/Close
This Week’s or Previous Week’s levels for broader context.
🌙 Midnight Open:
Track the Midnight New York Open as a reference point for daily bias shifts.
🎯 Customizable Settings:
Choose your session time zones (UTC, New York, London, etc.)
Customize all border colors, background colors, and session hours.
Use Cases:
Identify killzones and optimal trade entry windows for Smart Money Concepts (SMC) and ICT strategies.
Monitor liquidity pool sweeps and session transitions.
Confirm or refine your intraday or swing trading setups by referencing session highs/lows.
Recommended For:
ICT traders
Smart Money Concepts (SMC) practitioners
Forex, indices, crypto, and futures traders focusing on session-based volatility patterns
Anyone wanting a clean, professional session mapping tool
📈
Designed to help you trade with session precision and Smart Money accuracy.
Integrates seamlessly into any ICT, Wyckoff, or Liquidity-based trading approach.
Trading Session Highs and LowsTrading Session Highs and Lows
This script provides an intuitive way to visualize key market levels from major trading sessions: Asia, London, New York, and New York Close. By automatically plotting the high and low of each session, it helps traders quickly identify important price levels that could impact market behavior.
Features include:
Session Marking: The script marks the high and low for each major session (Asia, London, New York, and New York Close).
Customizable Lines and Labels: You can adjust the line style, width, and color for each session’s high/low markers. The session name (e.g., "London", "New York") and the PDH/PDL (Prior Day High and Low) are also shown to give clear context.
Real-Time Updates: The levels are updated in real-time to reflect the current price action, helping you gauge price movement throughout the trading day.
Customizable Indicators: Easily adjust the visibility of the different sessions and the labels to focus on the session that matters most to your trading strategy.
This tool is designed to help day traders spot important levels for potential breakouts or reversals, making it easier to base your trading decisions on well-established price points. Ideal for scalpers, swing traders, and anyone who trades across multiple sessions.
Session extensions [dani]Session Extension
Indicator Description
The Session Extensions indicator is a customizable tool designed to visually represent key price levels during a specified trading session. It calculates and displays the high, low, and midpoints of the session, along with extension levels based on user-defined multipliers. These extensions help traders identify potential support and resistance zones beyond the initial session range.
This indicator is particularly useful for intraday traders who rely on session-based analysis to make informed decisions. It overlays directly on the chart, ensuring seamless integration with price action.
Key Features
Session-Based Analysis : Tracks and highlights key price levels (high, low, midpoint) during a specific trading session.
Customizable Extension Levels : Allows users to define up to six extension levels (both above and below the session range) with unique multipliers, colors, styles, and widths.
Real-Time Updates : Automatically updates during the active session and resets at the start of a new session.
Usage Guidelines
Add the Indicator to Your Chart : Apply the Session Extensions indicator to your chart to visualize key session-based levels.
Intraday Focus : This indicator is optimized for intraday trading. Ensure that the chart's timeframe is set to an intraday interval (e.g., 1-minute, 5-minute).
Session Alignment : Verify that the session time aligns with your trading schedule and timezone. Misalignment may result in incorrect session detection. (This indicator use America - New York timezone)
Avoid Overcrowding : While the indicator supports multiple extension levels, enabling too many levels simultaneously may clutter the chart. Use discretion when configuring extension levels.
Customize Line Styles and Colors : Tailor the appearance of lines and labels to align with your trading style. Use solid, dashed, or dotted lines, and choose colors that enhance visibility without cluttering the chart.
Combine with Other Tools : Pair this indicator with other technical analysis tools (e.g., moving averages, volume profiles) to enhance decision-making.
Disclaimer & Chat
The Session Extensions indicator is intended for educational and analytical purposes only. It does not provide financial advice or guarantee trading success. Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of session times and ensuring proper configuration before using the indicator in live trading. This indicator is not a trading signal generator.
Thank you for choosing this indicator! I hope it becomes a valuable part of your trading toolkit. Remember, trading is a journey, and having the right tools can make all the difference. Whether you're a seasoned trader or just starting out, this indicator is designed to help you stay organized and focused on what matters most—price action. Happy trading, and may your charts be ever in your favor! 😊
From, Dani.
Session Coloring Bar with ICT Macro [dani]The Session Coloring Bar is customizable Pine Script indicator designed to visually enhance your charts by applying unique colors to specific trading sessions or timeframes. This tool allows traders to easily identify and differentiate between macro sessions (e.g., 24-hour cycles) and custom-defined sessions (e.g., Session A, Session B), making it ideal for analyzing market activity during specific periods.
In the context of trading, the term "ICT Macro" , as discussed by Michael J. Huddleston (ICT), refers to specific timeframes or "windows" where market behavior often follows predictable patterns. Traders typically focus on the last 10 minutes of an hour and the first 10 minutes of the next hour (e.g., 0150-0210 , 0050-0110 , or 0950-1010 ) to identify key price movements, liquidity shifts, or market inefficiencies.
This script highlights these macro timeframes, enabling traders to visually analyze price action during these critical periods. Use this tool to support your strategy, but always combine it with your own analysis and risk management.
With this indicator, you can:
Highlight Macro Sessions : Automatically color bars based on predefined 24-hour macro sessions.
Customize Session Settings : Define up to three custom sessions (A & B) with individual start/end times, visibility toggles, and unique bar colors.
Timeframe Filtering : Hide session coloring above a specified timeframe to avoid clutter on higher timeframes.
Personal Notes : Add comments to each session for better organization and quick reference.
Dynamic Color Logic : Bars are colored based on their direction (up, down, or neutral) within the active session.
How to Use:
Enable/Disable Sessions :
Use the Show Coloring toggle to enable or disable session coloring for Macro, Session A, Session B, or Session C.
Set Session Times :
Define the start and end times for each session in the format HHMM-HHMM (e.g., 1600-0930 for an overnight session).
Choose Colors :
Assign unique colors for upward (Bar Up) and downward (Bar Down) bars within each session.
Adjust Timeframe Visibility :
Use the Hide above this TF input to specify the maximum timeframe where session coloring will be visible.
Add Notes :
Use the Comment field to add personal notes or labels for each session.
Example Use Cases:
Overnight Sessions :
Highlight overnight trading hours (e.g., 1600-0930) to analyze price action during low liquidity periods.
Asian/European/US Sessions : Define separate sessions for major trading regions to track regional market behavior.
Macro Analysis : Use the predefined 24-hour macro sessions to study hourly price movements across a full trading day.
Disclaimer:
The Session Coloring Bar is not a trading signal generator and does not predict market direction or provide buy/sell signals. Instead, it is a visualization tool designed to help you identify and analyze specific trading sessions or timeframes on your chart. By highlighting key sessions and their corresponding price movements, this indicator enables you to focus on periods of interest and make more informed trading decisions.
Thank you for choosing this indicator! I hope it becomes a valuable part of your trading toolkit. Remember, trading is a journey, and having the right tools can make all the difference. Whether you're a seasoned trader or just starting out, this indicator is designed to help you stay organized and focused on what matters most—price action. Happy trading, and may your charts be ever in your favor! 😊
Intraday Volume Indicator for INDICES by TBTPH Pine Script code for an intraday volume indicator with session and lunch break highlights looks great! Here’s a summary of what each part of the script does:
Indicator Settings:
The indicator is set to show on a separate pane (overlay=false).
The SMA Length is adjustable with an input box (default of 20).
Volume and SMA Calculation:
You calculate the Simple Moving Average (SMA) of the volume over the selected length.
The volume color is determined based on whether the close price is higher or lower than the previous close and if the volume is above or below the SMA.
Volume Plot:
Volume is plotted as a histogram with different colors to indicate if the volume is higher or lower than the SMA.
You plot the SMA of the volume with an orange line for easier comparison.
Background Color:
You set a light gray background color to give a subtle contrast.
NYSE and LSE trading sessions are highlighted with green and blue, respectively.
Lunch break periods are highlighted with a white background for both exchanges.
Here are a couple of improvements or suggestions you might consider:
Session Time Overlap Handling:
If the script is applied to a chart where both NYSE and LSE data is visible, they may overlap depending on the time zone of your chart. Ensure the session times align with the active market's timezone, especially if you are using a chart with a different timezone setting.
Color Customization:
The color scheme for bullish/bearish volume could be enhanced further. For example, you could introduce more transparency for low-volume periods to make the histogram appear more subtle during less active trading times.
Handling Different Time Zones:
If your chart is not in the "America/New_York" or "GMT" time zone, be mindful of the session times. The timestamp function depends on the chart’s time zone, so ensuring you're adjusting for different markets is key.
Simple Sessions========== TLDR ==========
The "Simple Sessions" indicator plots vertical lines and labels at the open and close of the US (New York), Asia (Tokyo), and Europe (London), daily session. The existing session indicators I could find all changed the background color of the chart for the entire session or added extra information to the chart that cluttered up my view. This is meant to be a less noisy and easy to interpret indication that the session you trade has started or is ending.
========== Features ==========
- Show or hide vertical lines for session opens and closes
- Show or hide labels for session opens and closes
- Show or hide each session individually
- Show or hide just the session close indications
- Change the color used for each session open and close
- Change the labels text, size, and text color
========== Limitations ==========
The session start and end times are hard coded in for their time zones and can't be changed:
- US (New York) - 9:30 - 16:00
- Asia (Tokyo) - 9:00 - 15:00
- Europe (London) - 8:30 - 16:30
========== Use Cases ==========
- Easily see when each session started and ended without the chart being too noisy
- Make it easier to identify price action patterns and trade setups that may occur on the open of each session
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If you'd like more features or options feel free to request them in the comments.
Futures Open/High/Low TablesAdds (up to) 3 tables to a chart, displaying Open/High/Low data for today (RTH and extended hours), yesterday, and the current week / month -- to help with intraday analysis of a futures ticker.
The tables only appear on intraday charts (5min, 30min, etc). On a Daily/Weekly/etc chart they are not calculated or shown.
In addition to Open/High/Low, the "Current" table in the top-right shows a live measurement of # of points from the open, the RTH open, and the highs/lows.
Lastly, the 9:30am ET open and the 4pm RTH close are by default marked with a shaded background (on intraday charts) for easy visual reference, and also to help with adjusting the session time to accommodate time zone issues if they occur.
Tested on ES in Eastern Time Zone, but should work on any futures instrument and any time zone by adjusting the Session Time setting.
One Trading Setup for Life ICT [TradingFinder] Sweep Session FVG🔵 Introduction
ICT One Trading Setup for Life is a trading strategy based on liquidity and market structure shifts, utilizing the PM Session Sweep to determine price direction. In this strategy, the market first forms a price range during the PM Session (from 13:30 to 16:00 EST), which includes the highest high (PM Session High) and lowest low (PM Session Low).
In the next session, the price first touches one of these levels to trigger a Liquidity Hunt before confirming its trend by breaking the Change in State of Delivery (CISD) Level. After this confirmation, the price retraces toward a Fair Value Gap (FVG) or Order Block (OB), which serve as the best entry points in alignment with liquidity.
In financial markets, liquidity is the primary driver of price movement, and major market participants such as institutional investors and banks are constantly seeking liquidity at key levels. This process, known as Liquidity Hunt or Liquidity Sweep, occurs when the price reaches an area with a high concentration of orders, absorbs liquidity, and then reverses direction.
In this setup, the PM Session range acts as a trading framework, where its highs and lows function as key liquidity zones that influence the next session’s price movement. After the New York market opens at 9:30 EST, the price initially breaks one of these levels to capture liquidity.
However, for a trend shift to be confirmed, the CISD Level must be broken.
Once the CISD Level is breached, the price retraces toward an FVG or OB, which serve as optimal trade entry points.
Bullish Setup :
Bearish Setup :
🔵 How to Use
In this strategy, the PM Session range is first identified, which includes the highest high (PM Session High) and lowest low (PM Session Low) between 13:30 and 16:00 EST. In the following session, the price touches one of these levels for a Liquidity Hunt, followed by a break of the Change in State of Delivery (CISD) Level. The price then retraces toward a Fair Value Gap (FVG) or Order Block (OB), creating a trading opportunity.
This process can occur in two scenarios : bearish and bullish setups.
🟣 Bullish Setup
In a bullish scenario, the PM Session High and PM Session Low are identified. In the following session, the price first breaks the PM Session Low, absorbing liquidity. This process results in a Fake Breakout to the downside, misleading retail traders into taking short positions.
After the Liquidity Hunt, the CISD Level is broken, confirming a trend reversal. The price then retraces toward an FVG or OB, offering an optimal long entry opportunity.
The initial take-profit target is the PM Session High, but if higher timeframe liquidity levels exist, extended targets can be set.
The stop-loss should be placed below the Fake Breakout low or the first candle of the FVG.
🟣 Bearish Setup
In a bearish scenario, the market first defines its PM Session High and PM Session Low. In the next session, the price initially breaks the PM Session High, triggering a Liquidity Hunt. This movement often causes a Fake Breakout, misleading retail traders into taking incorrect positions.
After absorbing liquidity, the CISD Level breaks, indicating a shift in market structure. The price then retraces toward an FVG or OB, offering the best short entry opportunity.
The initial take-profit target is the PM Session Low, but if additional liquidity exists on higher timeframes, lower targets can be considered.
The stop-loss should be placed above the Fake Breakout high or the first candle of the FVG.
🔵 Setting
CISD Bar Back Check : The Bar Back Check option enables traders to specify the number of past candles checked for identifying the CISD Level, enhancing CISD Level accuracy on the chart.
Order Block Validity : The number of candles that determine the validity of an Order Block.
FVG Validity : The duration for which a Fair Value Gap remains valid.
CISD Level Validity : The duration for which a CISD Level remains valid after being broken.
New York PM Session : Defines the PM Session range from 13:30 to 16:00 EST.
New York AM Session : Defines the AM Session range from 9:30 to 16:00 EST.
Refine Order Block : Enables finer adjustments to Order Block levels for more accurate price responses.
Mitigation Level OB : Allows users to set specific reaction points within an Order Block, including: Proximal: Closest level to the current price. 50% OB: Midpoint of the Order Block. Distal: Farthest level from the current price.
FVG Filter : The Judas Swing indicator includes a filter for Fair Value Gap (FVG), allowing different filtering based on FVG width: FVG Filter Type: Can be set to "Very Aggressive," "Aggressive," "Defensive," or "Very Defensive." Higher defensiveness narrows the FVG width, focusing on narrower gaps.
Mitigation Level FVG : Like the Order Block, you can set price reaction levels for FVG with options such as Proximal, 50% OB, and Distal.
Demand Order Block : Enables or disables bullish Order Block.
Supply Order Block : Enables or disables bearish Order Blocks.
Demand FVG : Enables or disables bullish FVG.
Supply FVG : Enables or disables bearish FVGs.
Show All CISD : Enables or disables the display of all CISD Levels.
Show High CISD : Enables or disables high CISD levels.
Show Low CISD : Enables or disables low CISD levels.
🔵 Conclusion
The ICT One Trading Setup for Life is a liquidity-based strategy that leverages market structure shifts and precise entry points to identify high-probability trade opportunities. By focusing on PM Session High and PM Session Low, this setup first captures liquidity at these levels and then confirms trend shifts with a break of the Change in State of Delivery (CISD) Level.
Entering a trade after a retracement to an FVG or OB allows traders to position themselves at optimal liquidity levels, ensuring high reward-to-risk trades. When used in conjunction with higher timeframe bias, order flow, and liquidity analysis, this strategy can become one of the most effective trading methods within the ICT Concept framework.
Successful execution of this setup requires risk management, patience, and a deep understanding of liquidity dynamics. Traders can enhance their confidence in this strategy by conducting extensive backtesting and analyzing past market data to optimize their approach for different assets.
Tutorial - Adding sessions to strategiesA simple script to illustrate how to add sessions to trading strategies.
In this interactive tutorial, you'll learn how to add trading sessions to your strategies using Pine Script. By the end of this session (pun intended!), you'll be able to create custom trading windows that adapt to changing market conditions.
What You'll Learn:
Defining Trading Sessions: Understand how to set up specific time frames for buying and selling, tailored to your unique trading style.
RSI-Based Entry Signals: Discover how to use the Relative Strength Index (RSI) as a trigger for buy and sell signals, helping you capitalize on market trends.
Combining Session Logic with Trading Decisions: Learn how to integrate session-based logic into your strategy, ensuring that trades are executed only during designated times.
By combining these elements, we create an interactive strategy that:
1. Generates buy and sell signals based on RSI levels.
2. Checks if the market is open during a specific trading session (e.g., 1300-1700).
3. Executes trades only when both conditions are met.
**Tips & Variations:**
* Experiment with different RSI periods, thresholds, and sessions to optimize your strategy for various markets and time frames.
* Consider adding more advanced logic, such as stop-losses or position sizing, to further refine your trading approach.
Get ready to take your Pine Script skills to the next level!
~Description partially generated with Llama3_8B
[COG] Advanced School Run StrategyAdvanced School Run Strategy (ASRS) – Explanation
Overview: The Advanced School Run Strategy (ASRS) is an intraday trading approach designed to identify breakout opportunities based on specific time and price patterns. This script applies the concepts of the Advanced School Run Strategy as outlined in Tom Hougaard's research, adapted to work seamlessly on TradingView charts. It leverages 5-minute candlestick data to set actionable breakout levels and provides traders with visual cues and alerts to make informed decisions.
Features:
Dynamic Breakout Levels: Automatically calculates high and low levels based on the market's behavior during the initial trading minutes.
Custom Visualization: Highlights breakout zones with customizable colors and transparency, providing clear visual feedback for bullish and bearish breakouts.
Configurable Alerts: Includes alert conditions for both bullish and bearish breakouts, ensuring traders never miss a trading opportunity.
Reset Logic: Resets breakout levels daily at the market open to ensure accurate signal generation for each session.
How It Works:
The script identifies key levels (high and low) after a configurable number of minutes from the market open (default: 25 minutes).
If the price breaks above the high level or below the low level, a corresponding breakout is detected.
The script draws breakout zones on the chart and triggers alerts based on the breakout direction.
All levels and signals reset at the start of each new trading session, maintaining relevance to current market conditions.
Customization Options:
Line and box colors for bullish and bearish breakouts.
Transparency levels for breakout visualizations.
Alert settings to receive notifications for detected breakouts.
Acknowledgment: This script is inspired by Tom Hougaard's Advanced School Run Strategy. The methodology has been translated into Pine Script for TradingView users, adhering to TradingView’s policies and community guidelines. This script does not redistribute proprietary content from the original research but implements the principles for educational and analytical purposes.
SessionsOverview of the "Sessions" Indicator
The "Sessions" indicator is a powerful tool designed for traders who want to visualize and analyze the market activity during different global trading sessions directly on their charts. This indicator highlights the London, New York, Tokyo, and Sydney sessions with distinct background colors, making it easy to see when each market is open.
Key Features
Session Visualization: The indicator provides clear visual cues for the active trading sessions, allowing traders to quickly identify periods of high market activity.
Customizable Timeframes: Users can set their preferred resolution for viewing session data, making it adaptable to any trading strategy.
Automatic Session Detection: The indicator automatically detects the start and end of each session based on specified times, updating in real-time as the market progresses.
Practical Applications
Trend Identification: By observing how prices move during specific sessions, traders can identify trends and make informed predictions about future price movements.
Volatility Analysis: Different sessions often exhibit varying levels of volatility. This indicator helps traders anticipate potential price spikes or lulls during these times.
Strategy Optimization: Traders can optimize their strategies by focusing on sessions that align with their trading style, whether it's the high volatility of the London session or the quieter Sydney session.
Market Overlap: The indicator makes it easy to see when sessions overlap, which is typically when the market experiences increased liquidity and volatility.
Conclusion
The "Sessions" indicator is an essential tool for traders looking to enhance their market analysis by visualizing global trading sessions. Whether you're a day trader seeking to capitalize on volatile market conditions or a swing trader looking for optimal entry and exit points, this indicator provides valuable insights into market dynamics.
Macros ICT KillZones [TradingFinder] Times & Price Trading Setup🔵 Introduction
ICT Macros, developed by Michael Huddleston, also known as ICT (Inner Circle Trader), is a powerful trading tool designed to help traders identify the best trading opportunities during key time intervals like the London and New York trading sessions.
For traders aiming to capitalize on market volatility, liquidity shifts, and Fair Value Gaps (FVG), understanding and using these critical time zones can significantly improve trading outcomes.
In today’s highly competitive financial markets, identifying the moments when the market is seeking buy-side or sell-side liquidity, or filling price imbalances, is essential for maximizing profitability.
The ICT Macros indicator is built on the renowned ICT time and price theory, which enables traders to track and leverage key market dynamics such as breaks of highs and lows, imbalances, and liquidity hunts.
This indicator automatically detects crucial market times and optimizes strategies for traders by highlighting the specific moments when price movements are most likely to occur. A standout feature of ICT Macros is its automatic adjustment for Daylight Saving Time (DST), ensuring that traders remain synced with the correct session times.
This means you can rely on accurate market timing without the need for manual updates, allowing you to focus on capturing profitable trades during critical timeframes.
🔵 How to Use
The ICT Macros indicator helps you capitalize on trading opportunities during key market moments, particularly when the market is breaking highs or lows, filling Fair Value Gaps (FVG), or addressing imbalances. This indicator is particularly beneficial for traders who seek to identify liquidity, market volatility, and price imbalances.
🟣 Sessions
London Sessions
London Macro 1 :
UTC Time : 06:33 to 07:00
New York Time : 02:33 to 03:00
London Macro 2 :
UTC Time : 08:03 to 08:30
New York Time : 04:03 to 04:30
New York Sessions
New York Macro AM 1 :
UTC Time : 12:50 to 13:10
New York Time : 08:50 to 09:10
New York Macro AM 2 :
UTC Time : 13:50 to 14:10
New York Time : 09:50 to 10:10
New York Macro AM 3 :
UTC Time : 14:50 to 15:10
New York Time : 10:50 to 11:10
New York Lunch Macro :
UTC Time : 15:50 to 16:10
New York Time : 11:50 to 12:10
New York PM Macro :
UTC Time : 17:10 to 17:40
New York Time : 13:10 to 13:40
New York Last Hour Macro :
UTC Time : 19:15 to 19:45
New York Time : 15:15 to 15:45
These time intervals adjust automatically based on Daylight Saving Time (DST), helping traders to enter or exit trades during key market moments when price volatility is high.
Below are the main applications of this tool and how to incorporate it into your trading strategies :
🟣 Combining ICT Macros with Trading Strategies
The ICT Macros indicator can easily be used in conjunction with various trading strategies. Two well-known strategies that can be combined with this indicator include:
ICT 2022 Trading Model : This model is designed based on identifying market liquidity, structural price changes, and Fair Value Gaps (FVG). By using ICT Macros, you can identify the key time intervals when the market is seeking liquidity, filling imbalances, or breaking through important highs and lows, allowing you to enter or exit trades at the right moment.
Silver Bullet Strategy : This strategy, which is built around liquidity hunting and rapid price movements, can work more accurately with the help of ICT Macros. The indicator pinpoints precise liquidity times, helping traders take advantage of market shifts caused by filling Fair Value Gaps or correcting imbalances.
🟣 Capitalizing on Price Volatility During Key Times
Large market algorithms often seek liquidity or fill Fair Value Gaps (FVG) during the intervals marked by ICT Macros. These periods are when price volatility increases, and traders can use these moments to enter or exit trades.
For example, if sell-side liquidity is drained and the market fills an imbalance, the price might move toward buy-side liquidity. By identifying these moments, which may also involve breaking a previous high or low, you can leverage rapid market fluctuations to your advantage.
🟣 Identifying Liquidity and Price Imbalances
One of the important uses of ICT Macros is identifying points where the market is seeking liquidity and correcting imbalances. You can determine high or low liquidity levels in the market before each ICT Macro, as well as Fair Value Gaps (FVG) and price imbalances that need to be filled, using them to adjust your trading strategy. This capability allows you to manage trades based on liquidity shifts or imbalance corrections without needing a bias toward a specific direction.
🔵 Settings
The ICT Macros indicator offers various customization options, allowing users to tailor it to their specific needs. Below are the main settings:
Time Zone Mode : You can select one of the following options to define how time is displayed:
UTC : For traders who need to work with Universal Time.
Session Local Time : The local time corresponding to the London or New York markets.
Your Time Zone : You can specify your own time zone (e.g., "UTC-4:00").
Your Time Zone : If you choose "Your Time Zone," you can set your specific time zone. By default, this is set to UTC-4:00.
Show Range Time : This option allows you to display the time range of each session on the chart. If enabled, the exact start and end times of each interval are shown.
Show or Hide Time Ranges : Toggle on/off for visual clarity depending on user preference.
Custom Colors : Set distinct colors for each session, allowing users to personalize their chart based on their trading style.These settings allow you to adjust the key time intervals of each trading session to your preference and customize the time format according to your own needs.
🔵 Conclusion
The ICT Macros indicator is a powerful tool for traders, helping them to identify key time intervals where the market seeks liquidity or fills Fair Value Gaps (FVG), corrects imbalances, and breaks highs or lows. This tool is especially valuable for traders using liquidity-based strategies such as ICT 2022 or Silver Bullet.
One of the key features of this indicator is its support for Daylight Saving Time (DST), ensuring you are always in sync with the correct trading session timings without manual adjustments. This is particularly beneficial for traders operating across different time zones.
With ICT Macros, you can capitalize on crucial market opportunities during sensitive times, take advantage of imbalances, and enhance your trading strategies based on market volatility, liquidity shifts, and Fair Value Gaps.
Sessions Full Markets [TradingFinder] Forex Stocks Index 7 Time🔵 Introduction
In global financial markets, particularly in FOREX and stocks, precise timing of trading sessions plays a crucial role in the success of traders. Each trading session—Asian, European, and American—has its own unique characteristics in terms of volatility and trading volume.
The Asian session (Tokyo), Sydney session, Shanghai session, European session (London and Frankfurt), and American session (New York AM and New York PM) are examples of these trading sessions, each of which opens and closes at specific times.
This session indicator also includes a Time Convertor, enabling users to view FOREX market hours based on GMT, UTC, EST, and local time. Another valuable feature of this indicator is the automatic detection of Daylight Saving Time (DST), which automatically applies time changes for the New York, London, and Sydney sessions.
🔵 How to Use
The indicator also displays session times based on the exact opening and closing times for each geographic region. Users can utilize this indicator to view trading hours either locally or in UTC time, and if needed, set their own custom trading times.
Additionally, the session information table includes the start and end times of each session and whether they are open or closed. This functionality helps traders make better trading decisions by using accurate and precise time data.
Key Features of the Session Indicator
The session indicator is a versatile and advanced tool that provides several unique features for traders.
Some of these features are :
• Automatic Daylight Saving Time (DST) Detection : This indicator dynamically detects Daylight Saving Time (DST) changes for various trading sessions, including New York, London, and Sydney, without requiring manual adjustments. This feature allows traders to manage their trades without worrying about time changes.
Below are the start and end dates for DST in the New York, London, and Sydney trading sessions :
1. New York :
Start of DST: Second Sunday of March, at 2:00 AM.
End of DST: First Sunday of November, at 2:00 AM
2. London :
Start of DST: Last Sunday of March, at 1:00 AM.
End of DST: Last Sunday of October, at 2:00 AM.
3. Sydney :
Start of DST: First Sunday of October, at 2:00 AM.
End of DST: First Sunday of April, at 3:00 AM.
• Session Display Based on Different Time Zones : The session indicator allows users to view trading times based on different time zones, such as UTC, the local time of each market, or the user’s local time. This feature is especially useful for traders operating in diverse geographic regions.
• Custom Trading Time Setup : Another notable feature of this indicator is the ability to set custom trading times. Traders can adjust their own trading times according to their personal strategies and benefit from this flexibility.
• Session Information Table : The session indicator provides a complete information table that includes the exact start and end times of each trading session and whether they are open or closed. This table helps users simultaneously and accurately monitor the status of all trading sessions and make better trading decisions.
🟣 Session Trading Hours Based on Market Mode and Time Zones
The session indicator provides precise information on the start and end times of trading sessions.
These times are adjusted based on different market modes (FOREX, stocks, and TFlab suggestions) and time zones (UTC and local time) :
🟣 (FOREX Session Time) Forex Market Mode
• Sessions in UTC (DST inactive) :
Sydney: 22:00 - 06:00
Tokyo: 23:00 - 07:00
Shanghai: 01:00 - 09:00
Asia: 22:00 - 07:00
Europe: 07:00 - 16:00
London: 08:00 - 16:00
New York: 13:00 - 21:00
• Sessions in UTC (DST active) :
Sydney: 21:00 - 05:00
Tokyo: 23:00 - 07:00
Shanghai: 01:00 - 09:00
Asia: 21:00 - 07:00
Europe: 06:00 - 15:00
London: 07:00 - 15:00
New York: 12:00 - 20:00
• Sessions in Local Time :
Sydney: 08:00 - 16:00
Tokyo: 08:00 - 16:00
Shanghai: 09:00 - 17:00
Asia: 22:00 - 07:00
Europe: 07:00 - 16:00
London: 08:00 - 16:00
New York: 08:00 - 16:00
🟣 Stock Market Trading Hours (Stock Market Mode)
• Sessions in UTC (DST inactive) :
Sydney: 00:00 - 06:00
Asia: 00:00 - 06:00
Europe: 07:00 - 16:30
London: 08:00 - 16:30
New York: 14:30 - 21:00
Tokyo: 00:00 - 06:00
Shanghai: 01:30 - 07:00
• Sessions in UTC (DST active) :
Sydney: 23:00 - 05:00
Asia: 23:00 - 06:00
Europe: 06:00 - 15:30
London: 07:00 - 15:30
New York: 13:30 - 20:00
Tokyo: 00:00 - 06:00
Shanghai: 01:30 - 07:00
• Sessions in Local Time:
Sydney: 10:00 - 16:00
Tokyo: 09:00 - 15:00
Shanghai: 09:30 - 15:00
Asia: 00:00 - 06:00
Europe: 07:00 - 16:30
London: 08:00 - 16:30
New York: 09:30 - 16:00
🟣 TFlab Suggestion Mode
• Sessions in UTC (DST inactive) :
Sydney: 23:00 - 05:00
Tokyo: 00:00 - 06:00
Shanghai: 01:00 - 09:00
Asia: 23:00 - 06:00
Europe: 07:00 - 16:00
London: 08:00 - 16:00
New York: 13:00 - 21:00
• Sessions in UTC (DST active) :
Sydney: 22:00 - 04:00
Tokyo: 00:00 - 06:00
Shanghai: 01:00 - 09:00
Asia: 22:00 - 06:00
Europe: 06:00 - 15:00
London: 07:00 - 15:00
New York: 12:00 - 20:00
• Sessions in Local Time :
Sydney: 09:00 - 16:00
Tokyo: 09:00 - 15:00
Shanghai: 09:00 - 17:00
Asia: 23:00 - 06:00
Europe: 07:00 - 16:00
London: 08:00 - 16:00
New York: 08:00 - 16:00
🔵 Setting
Using the session indicator is straightforward and practical. Users can add this indicator to their trading chart and take advantage of its features.
The usage steps are as follows :
Selecting Market Mode : The user can choose one of the three main modes.
Forex Market Mode: Displays the forex market trading hours.
oStock Market Mode: Displays the trading hours of stock exchanges.
Custom Mode: Allows the user to set trading hours based on their needs.
TFlab Suggestion Mode: Displays the higher volume hours of the forex market in Asia.
Setting the Time Zone : The indicator allows displaying sessions based on various time zones. The user can select one of the following options:
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
Local Time of the Session
User’s Local Time
Displaying Comprehensive Session Information : The session information table includes the opening and closing times of each session and whether they are open or closed. This table helps users monitor all sessions at a glance and precisely set the best time for entering and exiting trades.
🔵Conclusion
The session indicator is a highly efficient and essential tool for active traders in the FOREX and stock markets. With its unique features, such as automatic DST detection and the ability to display sessions based on different time zones, the session indicator helps traders to precisely and efficiently adjust their trading activities.
This indicator not only shows users the exact opening and closing times of sessions, but by providing a session status table, it helps traders identify the best times to enter and exit trades. Moreover, the ability to set custom trading times allows traders to easily personalize their trading schedules according to their strategies.
In conclusion, using the session indicator ensures that traders are continuously and accurately informed of time changes and the opening and closing hours of markets, eliminating the need for manual updates to align with DST changes. These features enable traders to optimize their trading strategies with greater confidence and up-to-date information, allowing them to capitalize on opportunities in the market.
Opening Range with Breakouts & Targets [LuxAlgo]Opening Range with Breakouts & Targets is based on the long-standing Opening Range Breakout strategy popularized by traders such as Toby Crabel and Mark Fisher.
This indicator measures and displays the price range created from the first period within a new trading session, along with price breakouts from that range and targets associated with the range width.
🔶 USAGE
The Opening Range (OR) can be a powerful tool for making a clear distinction between ranging and trending trading days. Using a rigid structure for drawing a range, provides a consistent basis to make judgments and comparisons that will better assist the user in determining a hypothesis for the day's price action.
NOTE: During a suspected "Range Day", the Opening Range can be used for reversion strategies, typically targeting the opposite extreme of the range or the mean of the range. However, more commonly the Opening Range is used for breakouts on suspected "Trend Days", targeting further upward or downward market movement.
The common Opening Range Breakout Strategy (ORB) outlines a structure to enter and exit positions based on rigid points determined by the Opening Range. This methodology can be adjusted based on markets or trading styles.
Determine Opening Range High & Low: These are the high and low price within a chosen period of time after the market opens. This can be customized to the user's trading style and preference. Common Ranges are from 5-60 mins.
Watch for a Breakout with Volume: A Breakout occurs when price crosses the OR High (ORH) or OR Low (ORL), an increase in volume is typically desired when witnessing these breakouts to confirm a stronger movement.
Manage Risk: Based on user preference and the appropriately determined amount of risk, multiple ways can be determined to manage risk by using Opening Range.
For Example: A stop-loss could be set at OR Mean (ORM) or the opposite side of the range, while a profit target could optionally be set at the first price target generated by the script.
Alternatively, a user might want to use a Moving Average (MA) as an adaptive stop-loss and use price targets to scale out. These are just 2 examples of the possible options, both capable with this tool.
🔹 Signals
Signals will fire based on the break of the opening range, this is indicated by arrows above and below the range boundaries.
Optionally, a bias can be added to these signals to aid in mitigating false signals by using a directional filter based on the current day's OR relative to the previous day's OR.
Regardless of the signal bias being enabled, the Opening Range Zone will always be colored directionally according to this.
If the current day's OR is above the previous day's OR, the Zone will be Green.
If the current day's OR is below the previous day's OR, the Zone will be Red.
By enabling the signal bias, signals in the opposite direction of the daily bias will fire on the cross of the first target in that direction.
🔹 Targets
In this indicator, targets are not limited and will generate infinitely based on a % width of the Opening Range.
Additionally, there are 2 display methods for these targets.
Extended: Extends the targets to the current bar and displays all targets that have been crossed so far within the session.
Adaptive: Extends only the 2 closest targets surrounding price, allowing for a display consisting of fewer lines at one time.
🔶 DETAILS
🔹 Historical Display
This indicator can be utilized in multiple ways, for use in real-time, and for historical analysis to form methods. Because of this, the indicator has an option to display only the current day's data or the entire historical data. This can also help clean up the chart when it is in use.
🔹 Time Period
The specific time period to create the opening range is entirely up to each user's preference, by default it is set to 30 mins; however, this time period can be edited with full control if desired.
Simply toggle on the "Custom Range" and input a range of time to create the range.
🔹 Session Moving Average
The Session Moving Average is a common Moving Average, which resets at the beginning of a new session. This allows for an unbiased MA that was created entirely from the current session's price action.
Note: The start of the session is determined by the start of the Opening Range if using a custom range of time.
🔶 SETTINGS
Show Historical Data: Choose to display only the current session's data or the full history of data.
Opening Range Time Period: Select the time period to form the opening range from. This operates on Session Start, so it will change with the chart.
Custom Range: Opt for a custom Range by enabling this and inputting your range times as well as your needed timezone.
Breakout Signal Bias: Select if the Breakout Signals will use a Daily Directional Bias for firing.
Target % of Range: Sets the % of the Range width that will be used as an increment for the Targets to display in.
Target Cross Source: Choose to use the Close price or High/Low price as the crossing level for Target displays. When this source crosses a target it will generate more targets.
Target Display: Choose which style of display to use for targets.
Session Moving Average: Optionally enable a Moving average of your choice that resets at the beginning of each session (start of opening range).
Simple SessionsThis is a simple sessions indicator that allows you to highlight up to 3 different sessions on your chart. This is intended for charts in any timeframe lower than the Daily timeframe. Really simple, clean, and minimalistic on purpose, intended to help and not clutter the chart.
Options/parameters:
Sessions: Check and setup beginning and end of the sessions. Up to 3 sessions at the same time.
Enable specific timezone: You can specify your exact timezone so that the sessions stay consistent even when you’re viewing different assets from different brokers that might be providing the price data in different timezones.
Show next day: Check to allow for your sessions to be viewed in advance for the following day so that you can expect your trading session in the chart (something simple, but quite useful).
Show next day input also accepts an integer value (default at 0). This numeric value is useful only for a few different assets that don’t have price data (aren’t tradable) 24 hours of each week-day. When that’s the case the calculation to show the session in the future day is not precise so with this number you can adjust it. For example, on OANDA:SPX500USD in the 30m time-frame, between 5pm and 6pm NY time there’s no price data. If you check that chart on any day at 4:30pm NY time, the next bar should be at 5pm, however since there’s no data it jumps to 6pm NY time. For that example you can set the input number to -2 and it will move the sessions to the correct time window you specified in the Sessions input.
Optional comment: This is a comment that will be shown in the status line. There’s no other use for this. It’s only helpful when you have multiple instances of the indicator for different assets for example. In that case with this comment you would be able to instantly detect which indicator is for which chart.
World Clock [VHX]Keeping track of local times across different time zones has always been a challenge, especially when working with global markets.
But worry no more, as we now have a solution tailored for this very need. With this indicator, you can effortlessly add two different time zones to your chart, making it easier than ever to stay on top of market activity. The indicator not only shows the current date and time for the selected time zones but also integrates seamlessly with your chart, ensuring that you’re always aligned with the right market timings, no matter where you or your trades are based.
Unfortunately, the clock won't function when the market is closed.
Session Countdowns [QuantVue]The Session Countdowns indicator is a powerful tool designed for traders who want to keep track of multiple trading sessions throughout the day. This indicator allows users to customize and monitor up to four different trading sessions with real-time countdowns until the session starts and ends.
Customizable Sessions:
Define up to four trading sessions with specific start and end times.
Customize session names for easy identification (e.g., NYAM, NYPM, ASIA, LONDON).
Real-Time Countdown:
Displays countdown timers for each session, showing time remaining until the session starts and ends.
Real-time updates ensure accurate and timely information.
Display Options:
Choose the display position on the chart (Top, Middle, Bottom) and alignment (Left, Center, Right).
Select table size.
Dynamic color theme adjusts the text and background colors based on the session status (upcoming, active, ending soon).
Alerts:
Receive alerts 30 minutes before a session starts, ensuring you never miss a crucial trading period.
Alerts can be customized for each session, providing timely reminders.
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lib_session_gapsLibrary "lib_session_gaps"
simple lib to calculate the gaps between sessions
time_gap()
calculates the time gap between this and previous session (in case of irregular end of previous session, considering extended sessions)
Returns: the time gap between this and previous session in ms (time - time_close )
bar_gap()
calculates the bars missing between this and previous session (in case of irregular end of previous session, considering extended sessions)
Returns: the bars virtually missing between this and previous session (time gap / bar size in ms)
[MAD] Custom Session VWAP BandsOverview
This indicator helps visualize the Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) and its associated standard deviation bands over specified time periods, providing traders with a clear understanding of price trends, volatility, and potential support/resistance levels.
Inputs
Deviation
StDev mult 1: Multiplier for the first standard deviation band (Default: 1.0)
StDev mult 2: Multiplier for the second standard deviation band (Default: 2.0)
StDev mult 3: Multiplier for the third standard deviation band (Default: 3.0)
StDev mult 4: Multiplier for the fourth standard deviation band (Default: 4.0)
Line width: Width of the lines for the bands (Default: 2)
Custom Vwap session reset settings
Many different options are considered when a session is going to be reset.
Plot and Fill Options
Enable Fills: Enable/disable filling between bands.
Plot +4: Enable/disable plotting the +4 standard deviation band.
Plot +3: Enable/disable plotting the +3 standard deviation band.
Plot +2: Enable/disable plotting the +2 standard deviation band.
Plot +1: Enable/disable plotting the +1 standard deviation band.
Plot VWAP: Enable/disable plotting the VWAP line.
Plot -1: Enable/disable plotting the -1 standard deviation band.
Plot -2: Enable/disable plotting the -2 standard deviation band.
Plot -3: Enable/disable plotting the -3 standard deviation band.
Plot -4: Enable/disable plotting the -4 standard deviation band.
How to Use the Indicator
Adding the Indicator
Add the indicator to your chart through your trading platform's indicator menu.
Configuring the VWAP Reset
Specify reset intervals based on time, days of the week, or specific dates.
Adjust the time zone if necessary.
Customizing Standard Deviation Bands
Set the multipliers for the standard deviation bands.
Choose line width for better visualization.
Enabling Plots and Fills
Select which bands to display.
Enable or disable fills between the bands.
Practical Application of VWAP Bands
Understanding VWAP
VWAP is a trading benchmark that calculates the average price a security has traded at throughout the day based on volume and price. It is primarily used for intraday trading but can also offer insights during end-of-day reviews.
Using VWAP for Trading
Intraday Trading
Entry and Exit Points: VWAP can help identify optimal buy and sell points. Buy when the price is above VWAP and sell when it's below.
Support and Resistance: VWAP often acts as a dynamic support/resistance level. Prices tend to revert to VWAP, making it a crucial level for intraday traders.
Trend Confirmation
Uptrends and Downtrends: In an uptrend, the price will generally stay above VWAP. Conversely, in a downtrend, it will stay below. Use this to confirm market direction.
Combining with Other Indicators
Moving Averages and Bollinger Bands: Combining VWAP with these indicators can provide a more robust trading signal, confirming trends and potential reversals.
Setting Stop-Loss and Profit Targets
Conservative Stop Orders: Place stop orders at recent lows for pullback trades.
Profit Targets: Use daily highs or Fibonacci extension levels to set profit targets.
Strategies for Using VWAP
Pullback Strategy
Buy during pullbacks to VWAP in an uptrend, and sell during rallies to VWAP in a downtrend.
Breakout Strategy
Look for breakouts above/below VWAP after the market open to capitalize on new trends.
Momentum Trading
Use VWAP to confirm the strength of a trend. Buy when the price is consistently above VWAP and sell when it's consistently below.
Institutional Strategies
Institutional traders use VWAP to execute large orders without causing significant market impact, ensuring trades are made around the average price.
By incorporating these strategies, traders can better understand market dynamics, make informed trading decisions, and manage their risk effectively.
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KillZones + ACD Fisher [TradingFinder] Sessions + Reversal Level🔵 Introduction
🟣 ACD Method
"The Logical Trader" opens with a thorough exploration of the ACD Methodology, which focuses on pinpointing particular price levels associated with the opening range.
This approach enables traders to establish reference points for their trades, using "A" and "C" points as entry markers. Additionally, the book covers the concept of the "Pivot Range" and how integrating it with the ACD method can help maximize position size while minimizing risk.
🟣 Session
The forex market is operational 24 hours a day, five days a week, closing only on Saturdays and Sundays. Typically, traders prefer to concentrate on one specific forex trading session rather than attempting to trade around the clock.
Trading sessions are defined time periods when a particular financial market is active, allowing for the execution of trades.
The most crucial trading sessions within the 24-hour cycle are the Asia, London, and New York sessions, as these are when substantial money flows and liquidity enter the market.
🟣 Kill Zone
Traders in financial markets earn profits by capitalizing on the difference between their buy/sell prices and the prevailing market prices.
Traders vary in their trading timelines.Some traders engage in daily or even hourly trading, necessitating activity during periods with optimal trading volumes and notable price movements.
Kill zones refer to parts of a session characterized by higher trading volumes and increased price volatility compared to the rest of the session.
🔵 How to Use
🟣 Session Times
The "Asia Session" comprises two parts: "Sydney" and "Tokyo." This session begins at 23:00 and ends at 06:00 UTC. The "Asia KillZone" starts at 23:00 and ends at 03:55 UTC.
The "London Session" includes "Frankfurt" and "London," starting at 07:00 and ending at 14:25 UTC. The "London KillZone" runs from 07:00 to 09:55 UTC.
The "New York" session starts at 14:30 and ends at 19:25 UTC, with the "New York am KillZone" beginning at 14:30 and ending at 22:55 UTC.
🟣 ACD Methodology
The ACD strategy is versatile, applicable to various markets such as stocks, commodities, and forex, providing clear buy and sell signals to set price targets and stop losses.
This strategy operates on the premise that the opening range of trades holds statistical significance daily, suggesting that initial market movements impact the market's behavior throughout the day.
Known as a breakout strategy, the ACD method thrives in volatile or strongly trending markets like crude oil and stocks.
Some key rules for employing the ACD strategy include :
Utilize points A and C as critical reference points, continually monitoring these during trades as they act as entry and exit markers.
Analyze daily and multi-day pivot ranges to understand market trends. Prices above the pivots indicate an upward trend, while prices below signal a downward trend.
In forex trading, the ACD strategy can be implemented using the ACD indicator, a technical tool that gauges the market's supply and demand balance. By evaluating trading volume and price, this indicator assists traders in identifying trend strength and optimal entry and exit points.
To effectively use the ACD indicator, consider the following :
Identifying robust trends: The ACD indicator can help pinpoint strong, consistent market trends.
Determining entry and exit points: ACD generates buy and sell signals to optimize trade timing.
Bullish Setup :
When the "A up" line is breached, it’s wise to wait briefly to confirm it’s not a "Fake Breakout" and that the price stabilizes above this line.
Upon entering the trade, the most effective stop loss is positioned below the "A down" line. It's advisable to backtest this to ensure the best outcomes. The recommended reward-to-risk ratio for this strategy is 1, which should also be verified through backtesting.
Bearish Setup :
When the "A down" line is breached, it’s prudent to wait briefly to ensure it’s not a "Fake Breakout" and that the price stabilizes below this line.
Upon entering the trade, the most effective stop loss is positioned above the "A up" line. Backtesting is recommended to confirm the best results. The recommended reward-to-risk ratio for this strategy is 1, which should also be validated through backtesting.
Advantages of Combining Kill Zone and ACD Method in Market Analysis :
Precise Trade Timing : Integrating the Kill Zone strategy with the ACD Method enhances precision in trade entries and exits. The ACD Method identifies key points for trading, while the Kill Zone focuses on high-activity periods, together ensuring optimal timing for trades.
Better Trend Identification : The ACD Method’s pivot ranges help spot market trends, and when combined with the Kill Zone’s emphasis on periods of significant price movement, traders can more effectively identify and follow strong market trends.
Maximized Profits and Minimized Risks : The ACD Method's structured approach to setting price targets and stop losses, coupled with the Kill Zone's high-volume trading periods, helps maximize profit potential while reducing risk.
Robust Risk Management : Combining these methods provides a comprehensive risk management strategy, strategically placing stop losses and protecting capital during volatile periods.
Versatility Across Markets : Both methods are applicable to various markets, including stocks, commodities, and forex, offering flexibility and adaptability in different trading environments.
Enhanced Confidence : Using the combined insights of the Kill Zone and ACD Method, traders gain confidence in their decision-making process, reducing emotional trading and improving consistency.
By merging the Kill Zone’s focus on trading volumes and the ACD Method’s structured breakout strategy, traders benefit from a synergistic approach that enhances precision, trend identification, and risk management across multiple markets.
