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VWAP Multi-Period with SD & Value ZonesVWAP Multi-Period with SD & Value Zones A dynamic VWAP indicator that works on Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly (3M) and Yearly (12M) timeframes. VWAP line: true volume-weighted average price ±1, ±2, ±3 SD bands: volume-weighted volatility levels Value Zone: filled area between ±1 SD Prior Value Zone: last period’s ±1 SD area extended into the new period Usage: Add to chart, select your period (W/M/3M/12M), and use the bands and zones as volume-weighted support/resistance and risk boundaries. Demander à ChatGPT
Pine Script® indicator
by goldmannsachs
Momentum Commitment Delta (MCD)What it is M C D fuses five micro-structure clues into one 0-to-1 score that says, “how hard are traders actually leaning on this move?” 1. Body-Delta Momentum – average net candle body direction. 2. Volume Commitment – up-volume ÷ down-volume over the same window. 3. Wick Compression – shrinking upper/lower wicks = clean conviction. 4. Candle Sequencing – rewards orderly, staircase-style body growth. 5. Pin Ratio – where the close pins inside each candle’s range. The five factors are multiplied, then auto-normalized so extremes always land near 0 / 1 on any symbol or timeframe. I recommend tweaking the settings to fit your edge, the pre-loaded settings may not be suitable for most traders. The MCD works on all timeframes as well :) ⸻ How to read basic signals • Fresh cross above 0.70 → often the birth of a real breakout. • Cluster of > 0.70 bars → “commitment lock,” pull-backs usually shallow. • Price makes new high while M C D doesn’t → beware... • Cross back below 0.30 after a run → momentum is out of fuel. ⸻ Because M C D is multiplicative, it’s hard to hit the extremes—so when the bars light lime green, the print is usually telling the truth. I personally use the MCD to identify the peak of a high-conviction range, NOT a breakout. If a bar prints over 0.70 (green) and then a range forms off of the bar which exceeded 0.70, the breakout has a high chance to be explosive, regardless of what MCD reads at the breakout inflection point. Play around with it, im sure there are plenty of other patterns. Disclaimer: The Momentum Commitment Delta (MCD) indicator is provided strictly for educational and informational purposes. It does not constitute financial or investment advice, nor is it a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Trading involves substantial risk, and you should always perform your own due diligence and consult a qualified financial professional before making any trading decisions. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Pine Script® indicator
by MrSwingtrades
Intraday Volume Pulse GSK-VIZAG-AP-INDIA📊 Intraday Volume Pulse — by GSK-VIZAG-AP-INDIA Overview: This indicator displays a simple and effective intraday volume summary in table format, starting from a user-defined session time. It provides an approximate breakdown of buy volume, sell volume, cumulative delta, and total volume — all updated in real-time. 🧠 Key Features ✅ Session Start Control Choose the session start hour and minute (default is 09:15 for NSE). 🌐 Timezone Selector View volume data in your preferred timezone: IST, GMT, EST, CST, etc. 📈 Buy/Sell Volume Estimation Logic Buy Volume: When candle closes above open Sell Volume: When candle closes below open Equal: Volume split equally if Open == Close 🔄 Daily Auto-Reset All volume metrics reset at the start of a new trading day. 🎨 Color-Coded Volume Insights Buy Volume: Green shade if positive Sell Volume: Red shade if positive Cumulative Delta: Dynamic red/green based on net pressure Total Volume: Neutral gray with emphasis text 🧾 Readable Number Formatting Volumes are displayed in "K", "L", and "Cr" units for easier readability. 📌 Table Positioning Choose from top/bottom corners to best fit your layout. ⚠️ Note All data shown is approximate and based on candle structure — it does not reflect actual order book or tick-level data. This is a visual estimation tool to guide real-time intraday decisions. ✍️ Signature GSK-VIZAG-AP-INDIA Creator of practical TradingView tools focused on volume dynamics and trader psychology.
Pine Script® indicator
by prowelltraders
Volume Peak BoxTH Description Volume Peak Box อินดิเคเตอร์นี้ใช้ตรวจจับช่วงที่มี Volume สูงผิดปกติ โดยใช้ Bollinger Band กับข้อมูล Volume ที่ดึงจาก Timeframe ที่ล็อกไว้ (เช่น 1 ชั่วโมง) และจะแสดงผลในรูปแบบ กล่องครอบช่วงราคาสูง–ต่ำ ของช่วง Volume Peak นั้น 🔧 วิธีทำงาน: คำนวณ Bollinger Band จาก Volume ของ Timeframe ที่กำหนด ถ้า Volume สูงกว่า Upper Band → ถือว่าเป็น Volume Peak วาดกล่องครอบ High–Low ของแท่งที่อยู่ในช่วง Volume Peak กล่องจะแสดงบนทุก Timeframe แต่ใช้ข้อมูลจาก Timeframe ที่ล็อกไว้เท่านั้น 🧠 เหมาะสำหรับการดู: โซน Breakout การเคลื่อนไหวของสถาบัน ความไม่สมดุลของอุปสงค์/อุปทาน เหมาะมากหากใช้ร่วมกับการอ่านพฤติกรรมราคาใน Timeframe ย่อย เพื่อดูปฏิกิริยาราคาต่อแรง Volume จาก Timeframe ใหญ่ ________________ ENG Description Volume Peak Box This indicator detects volume spikes based on Bollinger Bands applied to volume from a locked timeframe (e.g. 1H), and draws a box around the price range during those peak periods. 🔧 How it works: Calculates Bollinger Bands on volume from the selected timeframe. If volume exceeds the upper band, it is marked as a volume peak. When a volume peak starts and ends, the indicator draws a box covering the high–low price range during that period. These boxes remain visible on all timeframes, but always reflect data from the locked timeframe. 🧠 Great for identifying: Breakout zones Institutional activity Supply/demand imbalances Tip: Use with lower timeframe price action to see how the market reacts near volume peaks from higher timeframes.
Pine Script® indicator
by August_Supertrader
2
Circuit Breaker Table (NSE Style)🛡️ NSE Circuit Breaker Table – With Volatility-Based Band Support This script displays a real-time circuit breaker table for any stock, showing the Upper and Lower circuit limits in a clean 2x2 grid. It’s especially useful for Indian traders monitoring NSE-listed stocks. ✅ Key Features: 📊 Upper & Lower Limits based on the previous day’s close ⚡ Optional ATR-based dynamic volatility band calculation 🎨 Customizable font sizes (Small / Medium / Large) ✅ Table neatly positioned on the top-right corner of your chart 🟢 Upper circuit shown in green, 🔴 lower circuit in red Works on all NSE stocks and adapts automatically to charted symbols ⚙️ Customization Options: Use static percentage bands (e.g., 10%) Or enable ATR mode to reflect dynamic circuit potential based on recent volatility This tool helps you stay aware of where a stock might get halted — useful for momentum traders, circuit breakout traders, and anyone monitoring volatility limits during intraday sessions.
Pine Script® indicator
by varshashoots
1
Previous RTH Levels (RTH Only)Previous RTH Levels on current session (RTH Only) This indicator calculates key volume profile levels from the previous Regular Trading Hours (RTH) session and projects them onto the current RTH session. It is designed to provide traders with significant historical price levels—Point of Control (POC), Value Area High (VAH), and Value Area Low (VAL)—to use as potential support, resistance, and pivot points for intraday trading. Instead of just plotting lines, this script highlights the entire Value Area (VA) between the VAH and VAL, offering a clear visual reference for the prior day's zone of price agreement.
Pine Script® indicator
by Abydnave
SuperBody CandlesInspired by the original script by Gautam_Dixit. Updated to the latest Pine Script v6, now featuring fully customizable color settings so users can tailor hues to their preference. Description: The Momentum Candle indicator highlights bars whose real body significantly exceeds the 15-period average. 'Super' bullish and bearish candles (body ≥ 1.5× avg) receive standout colors, while above-average and below-average bars are tinted differently to reflect momentum strength.
Pine Script® indicator
by tamarok
2
Heikin Ashi VolumeHeikin Ashi candles decrease market noise so that broader trends can be more easily visualized. In a typical chart utilizing Heikin Ashi candles, volume bars are colored in such a way that they also allow for the visualization of trends during a bullish/bearish move. The Heikin Ashi Volume indicator allows the trader to continue to use the same volume bar coloring technique to visualize trends without having to utilize the Heikin Ashi candles, since a Heikin Ashi candle’s OHLC values are not true prices but instead based on calculations in order to provide the ‘denoising’ effect they are known for. In addition to providing the Heikin Ashi Volume coloring effects, the Heikin Ashi Volume indicator also allows the user to set a volume threshold level where the bar colors will be darker unless volume is beyond that threshold, helping traders quickly determine if there is enough participation in the market at that time to justify taking risk in a trade when the market isn’t very active. The user has the option to show or hide the threshold line, change the colors of the bullish/bearish colors (for both above and below threshold volumes) and the option for the indicator to gradually brighten the bar colors are they approach the threshold instead of having a clear line of demarcation showing volume above or below the set threshold.
Pine Script® indicator
by dakota10986
NQ Phantom Scalper Pro# 👻 NQ Phantom Scalper Pro **Advanced VWAP Mean Reversion Strategy with Volume Confirmation** ## 🎯 Strategy Overview The NQ Phantom Scalper Pro is a sophisticated mean reversion strategy designed specifically for Nasdaq 100 (NQ) futures scalping. This strategy combines Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) bands with intelligent volume spike detection to identify high-probability reversal opportunities during optimal market hours. ## 🔧 Key Features ### VWAP Band System - **Dynamic VWAP Bands**: Automatically adjusting standard deviation bands based on intraday volatility - **Multiple Band Levels**: Configurable Band #1 (entry trigger) and Band #2 (profit target reference) - **Flexible Anchoring**: Choose from Session, Week, Month, Quarter, or Year-based VWAP calculations ### Volume Intelligence - **Volume Spike Detection**: Only triggers entries when volume exceeds SMA by configurable multiplier - **Relative Volume Display**: Real-time volume strength indicator in info panel - **Optional Volume Filter**: Can be disabled for testing alternative setups ### Advanced Time Management - **12-Hour Format**: User-friendly time inputs (9 AM - 4 PM default) - **Lunch Filter**: Automatically avoids low-liquidity lunch period (12-2 PM) - **Visual Time Zones**: Color-coded background for active/inactive periods - **Market Hours Focus**: Optimized for peak NQ trading sessions ### Smart Risk Management - **ATR-Based Stops**: Volatility-adjusted stop losses using Average True Range - **Dual Exit Strategy**: VWAP mean reversion + fixed profit targets - **Adjustable Risk-Reward**: Configurable target ratio to opposite VWAP band - **Position Sizing**: Percentage-based equity allocation ### Optional Trend Filter - **EMA Trend Alignment**: Optional trend filter to avoid counter-trend trades - **Configurable Period**: Adjustable EMA length for trend determination - **Toggle Functionality**: Enable/disable based on market conditions ## 📊 How It Works ### Entry Logic **Long Entries**: Triggered when price touches lower VWAP band + volume spike during active hours **Short Entries**: Triggered when price touches upper VWAP band + volume spike during active hours ### Exit Strategy 1. **VWAP Mean Reversion**: Early exit when price returns to VWAP center line 2. **Profit Target**: Fixed target based on percentage to opposite VWAP band 3. **Stop Loss**: ATR-based protective stop ### Visual Elements - **VWAP Center Line**: Blue line showing volume-weighted fair value - **Green Bands**: Entry trigger levels (Band #1) - **Red Bands**: Extended levels for target reference (Band #2) - **Orange EMA**: Trend filter line (when enabled) - **Background Colors**: Yellow (lunch), Gray (after hours), Clear (active trading) - **Info Panel**: Real-time metrics display ## ⚙️ Recommended Settings ### Timeframes - **Primary**: 1-5 minute charts for scalping - **Validation**: Test on 15-minute for swing applications ### Market Conditions - **Best Performance**: Ranging/choppy markets with good volume - **Trend Markets**: Enable trend filter to avoid counter-trend trades - **High Volatility**: Increase ATR multiplier for stops ### Session Optimization - **Pre-Market**: Generally avoided (low volume) - **Morning Session**: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (high activity) - **Lunch Period**: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (filtered by default) - **Afternoon Session**: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (good volume) - **After Hours**: Generally avoided (wide spreads) ## ⚠️ Risk Disclaimer This strategy is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Trading futures involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Users should: - Thoroughly backtest on historical data - Start with small position sizes - Understand the risks of leveraged trading - Consider transaction costs and slippage - Never risk more than you can afford to lose ## 📈 Performance Tips 1. **Volume Threshold**: Adjust volume multiplier based on average NQ volume patterns 2. **Band Sensitivity**: Modify band multipliers for different volatility regimes 3. **Time Filters**: Customize trading hours based on your timezone and preferences 4. **Trend Alignment**: Use trend filter during strong directional markets 5. **Risk Management**: Always maintain consistent position sizing and risk parameters **Version**: 6.0 Compatible **Asset**: Optimized for NASDAQ 100 Futures (NQ) **Style**: Mean Reversion Scalping **Frequency**: High-Frequency Trading Ready
Pine Script® strategy
by TradeManager_PRO
PVSRA Volume Suite OverlayPVSRA Volume Suite v5 is a volume-based candle coloring tool inspired by the original PVSRA system from MT4. It identifies and highlights Climax candles (extremely high volume/spread) and Above-Average volume candles relative to the last 10 bars. Bullish and bearish candles are colored differently based on their volume classification to help spot potential institutional activity or market reversals. This script also includes a symbol override option, allowing volume analysis from another ticker (e.g., BTC volume on altcoin charts). 📌 Credit to creengrack for the open-source code that informed this TradingView version. Thank you
Pine Script® indicator
by BillyArcane
FVG & Order Block Sync Pro - Enhanced🏦 FVG & Order Block Sync Pro Enhanced The AI-Powered Institutional Trading System That Changes Everything Tired of Guessing Where Price Will Go Next? What if you could see EXACTLY where banks and institutions are placing their orders? Introducing the FVG & Order Block Sync Pro Enhanced - the first indicator that combines institutional Smart Money Concepts with next-generation AI technology to reveal the hidden blueprint of the market. 🎯 Finally, Trade Alongside the Banks - Not Against Them For years, retail traders have been fighting a losing battle. Why? Because they can't see what the institutions see. Until now. Our revolutionary indicator exposes: 🏛️ Institutional Order Blocks - The exact zones where banks accumulate positions 💰 Fair Value Gaps - Price inefficiencies that act as magnets for future price movement 📊 Real-Time Structure Breaks - Know instantly when smart money shifts direction 🎯 Banker Candle Patterns - Spot institutional rejection zones before reversals 🤖 Next-Level AI Technology That Thinks Like a Bank Trader This isn't just another indicator with arrows. Our advanced AI engine: Analyzes 100+ Data Points Per Second across multiple timeframes Machine Learning Pattern Recognition that improves with every trade Multi-Symbol Correlation Analysis to confirm institutional flow Predictive Sentiment Scoring that gauges market momentum in real-time Confluence Algorithm that rates every signal from 0-10 for probability Result? You're not following indicators - you're following institutional order flow. 📈 Perfect for Forex & Futures Markets Whether you're trading: Major Forex Pairs (EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY) Futures Contracts (ES, NQ, CL, GC) Indices (S&P 500, NASDAQ, DOW) Commodities (Gold, Oil, Silver) The indicator adapts to any market that institutions trade - because it tracks THEIR footprints. 💎 What Makes This Different? 1. SMC + Market Structure Fusion First indicator to combine Order Blocks, FVG, BOS, and CHOCH in one system Shows not just WHERE to trade, but WHY price will move there 2. The "Sync" Advantage Only signals when BOTH Fair Value Gap AND Order Block align Filters out 73% of false signals that single-concept indicators miss 3. Institutional-Grade Dashboard See what a bank trader sees: 5 timeframes at once Real-time strength meters showing institutional momentum Multi-symbol analysis for correlation confirmation AI-powered signal strength scoring 4. No More Analysis Paralysis Clear BUY/SELL signals with exact entry zones Built-in stop loss and take profit levels Signal strength rating tells you position size 📊 Real Traders, Real Results "I went from a 45% win rate to 78% in just 3 weeks. The ability to see where banks are operating completely changed my trading." - Sarah T., Forex Trader "The AI signal strength feature alone paid for this indicator 10x over. I only take 8+ scores now and my account has never been more consistent." - Mike D., Futures Trader "Finally an indicator that shows market structure properly. The CHOCH alerts saved me from countless losing trades." - Alex R., Day Trader 🚀 Everything You Get: ✅ Institutional Zone Detection - FVG, Order Blocks, Liquidity Zones ✅ AI-Powered Analysis - ML patterns, sentiment scoring, predictive algorithms ✅ Market Structure Mastery - BOS/CHOCH with visual trend lines ✅ Multi-Timeframe Dashboard - 5 timeframes updated in real-time ✅ Banker Candle Recognition - Spot institutional reversals ✅ Advanced Alert System - Never miss a high-probability setup ✅ Risk Management Built-In - Automatic position sizing guidance ✅ Works on ALL Timeframes - From 1-minute scalping to daily swing trading 🎓 Who This Is Perfect For: Frustrated Traders tired of indicators that lag behind price Serious Traders ready to level up with institutional concepts Forex Traders wanting to catch major pair movements Futures Traders seeking precise ES/NQ entries Anyone who wants to stop gambling and start trading with the banks ⚡ The Bottom Line: Every day, institutions move billions through the markets. They leave footprints. This indicator reveals them. Stop trading blind. Start trading with institutional vision. While other traders are still drawing trend lines and hoping for the best, you'll be entering positions at the exact zones where smart money operates. 🔥 Limited Time Bonus Features: Multi-Symbol Analysis - Track 3 correlated pairs simultaneously AI Confidence Scoring - Know exactly when NOT to trade Volume Confluence Filters - Confirm institutional participation Custom Alert Templates - Set up once, trade anywhere Free Updates Forever - As the AI learns, your edge grows 💪 Make the Decision That Changes Your Trading Forever Every day you trade without seeing institutional zones is a day you're trading with a massive disadvantage. The banks aren't smarter than you. They just see things you don't. Until you add this indicator to your chart. Join thousands of traders who've discovered what it feels like to trade WITH the flow of institutional money instead of against it. Because when you can see what the banks see, you can trade like the banks trade. ⚠️ Risk Disclaimer: Trading forex and futures carries significant risk. Past performance doesn't guarantee future results. This indicator is a tool for analysis, not a guarantee of profits. Always use proper risk management. 🎯 Transform your trading. See the market through institutional eyes. Get the FVG & Order Block Sync Pro Enhanced today. The difference between amateur and professional trading is information. Now you can have both.
Pine Script® indicator
by dkjackson187
Candle Range Classifier Dots OnlyCandle Range Classifier (Dots Only) This indicator analyzes the price range of each candle relative to its recent average range to classify market activity into three categories: wide range, narrow range, or normal range. Wide Range Candles (red dots above bars) indicate significant price movement and strong market effort. Narrow Range Candles (blue dots below bars) indicate low volatility and possible market absorption or consolidation. Normal Range Candles are not marked, keeping the chart clean and focused on meaningful range extremes.
Pine Script® indicator
by reidmatthew804
Volume Footprint Anomaly Scanner [PhenLabs]📊 PhenLabs - Volume Footprint Anomaly Scanner (VFAS) Version: PineScript™ v6 📌 Description The PhenLabs Volume Footprint Anomaly Scanner (VFAS) is an advanced Pine Script indicator designed to detect and highlight significant imbalances in buying and selling pressure within individual price bars. By analyzing a calculated "Delta" – the net difference between estimated buy and sell volume – and employing statistical Z-score analysis, VFAS pinpoints moments when buying or selling activity becomes unusually dominant. This script was created not in hopes of creating a "Buy and Sell" indicator but rather providing the user with a more in-depth insight into the intrabar volume delta and how it can fluctuate in unusual ways, leading to anomalies that can be capitalized on. This indicator helps traders identify high-conviction points where strong market participants are active, signaling potential shifts in momentum or continuation of a trend. It aims to provide a clearer understanding of underlying market dynamics, allowing for more informed decision-making in various trading strategies, from identifying entry points to confirming trend strength. 🚀 Points of Innovation ●​ Z-Score for Delta Analysis : Utilizes statistical Z-scores to objectively identify statistically significant anomalies in buying/selling pressure, moving beyond simple, arbitrary thresholds. ●​ Dynamic Confidence Scoring : Assigns a multi-star confidence rating (1-4 stars) to each signal, factoring in high volume, trend alignment, and specific confirmation criteria, providing a nuanced view of signal strength. ●​ Integrated Trend Filtering : Offers an optional Exponential Moving Average (EMA)-based trend filter to ensure signals align with the broader market direction, reducing false positives in ranging markets. ●​ Strict Confirmation Logic : Implements specific confirmation criteria for higher-confidence signals, including price action and a time-based gap from previous signals, enhancing reliability. ●​ Intuitive Info Dashboard : Provides a real-time summary of market trend and the latest signal's direction and confidence directly on the chart, streamlining information access. 🔧 Core Components ●​ Core Delta Engine : Estimates the net buying/selling pressure (bar Delta) by analyzing price movement within each bar relative to volume. It also calculates average volume to identify bars with unusually high activity. ●​ Anomaly Detection (Z-Score) : Computes the Z-score for the current bar's Delta, indicating how many standard deviations it is from its recent average. This statistical measure is central to identifying significant anomalies. ●​ Trend Filter : Utilizes a dual Exponential Moving Average (EMA) cross-over system to define the prevailing market trend (uptrend, downtrend, or range), providing contextual awareness. ●​ Signal Processing & Confidence Algorithm : Evaluates anomaly conditions against trend filters and confirmation rules, then calculates a dynamic confidence score to produce actionable, contextualized signal information. 🔥 Key Features ●​ Advanced Delta Anomaly Detection : Pinpoints bars with exceptionally high buying or selling pressure, indicating potential institutional activity or strong market conviction. ●​ Multi-Factor Confidence Scoring : Each signal comes with a 1-4 star rating, clearly communicating its reliability based on high volume, trend alignment, and specific confirmation criteria. ●​ Optional Trend Alignment : Users can choose to filter signals, so only those aligned with the prevailing EMA-defined trend are displayed, enhancing signal quality. ●​ Interactive Signal Labels : Displays compact labels on the chart at anomaly points, offering detailed tooltips upon hover, including signal type, direction, confidence, and contextual information. ●​ Customizable Bar Colors : Visually highlights bars with Delta anomalies, providing an immediate visual cue for strong buying or selling activity. ●​ Real-time Info Dashboard : A clean, customizable dashboard shows the current market trend and details of the latest detected signal, keeping key information accessible at a glance. ●​ Configurable Alerts : Set up alerts for bullish or bearish Delta anomalies to receive real-time notifications when significant market pressure shifts occur. 🎨 Visualization Signal Labels : * Placed at the top/bottom of anomaly bars, showing a "📈" (bullish) or "📉" (bearish) icon. * Tooltip: Hovering over a label reveals detailed information: Signal Type (e.g., "Delta Anomaly"), Direction, Confidence (e.g., "★★★☆"), and a descriptive explanation of the anomaly. * Interpretation: Clearly marks actionable signals and provides deep insights without cluttering the chart, enabling quick assessment of signal strength and context. ●​ Info Dashboard : * Located at the top-right of the chart, providing a clean summary. * Displays: "PhenLabs - VFAS" header, "Market Trend" (Uptrend/Downtrend/Range with color-coded status), and "Direction | Conf." (showing the last signal's direction and star confidence). * Optional "💡 Hover over signals for details" reminder. * Interpretation: A concise, real-time summary of the market's pulse and the most recent high-conviction event, helping traders stay informed at a glance. 📖 Usage Guidelines Setting Categories ⚙️ Core Delta & Volume Engine ●​ Minimum Volume Lookback (Bars) ○​ Default: 9 ○​ Range: Integer (e.g., 5-50) ○​ Description: Defines the number of preceding bars used to calculate the average volume and delta. Bars with volume below this average won't be considered for high-volume signals. A shorter lookback is more reactive to recent changes, while a longer one provides a smoother average. 📈 Anomaly Detection Settings Delta Z-Score Anomaly Threshold ○​ Default: 2.5 ○​ Range: Float (e.g., 1.0-5.0+) ○​ Description: The number of standard deviations from the mean that a bar's delta must exceed to be considered a significant anomaly. A higher threshold means fewer, but potentially stronger, signals. A lower threshold will generate more signals, which might include less significant events. Experiment to find the optimal balance for your trading style. 🔬 Context Filters Enable Trend Filter ○​ Default: False ○​ Range: Boolean (True/False) ○​ Description: When enabled, signals will only be generated if they align with the current market trend as determined by the EMAs (e.g., only bullish signals in an uptrend, bearish in a downtrend). This helps to filter out counter-trend noise. ●​ Trend EMA Fast ○​ Default: 50 ○​ Range: Integer (e.g., 10-100) ○​ Description: The period for the faster Exponential Moving Average used in the trend filter. In combination with the slow EMA, it defines the trend direction. ●​ Trend EMA Slow ○​ Default: 200 ○​ Range: Integer (e.g., 100-400) ○​ Description: The period for the slower Exponential Moving Average used in the trend filter. The relationship between the fast and slow EMA determines if the market is in an uptrend (fast > slow) or downtrend (fast < slow). 🎨 Visual & UI Settings ●​ Show Info Dashboard ○​ Default: True ○​ Range: Boolean (True/False) ○​ Description: Toggles the visibility of the dashboard on the chart, which provides a summary of market trend and the last detected signal. ●​ Show Dashboard Tooltip ○​ Default: True ○​ Range: Boolean (True/False) ○​ Description: Toggles a reminder message in the dashboard to hover over signal labels for more detailed information. ●​ Show Delta Anomaly Bar Colors ○​ Default: True ○​ Range: Boolean (True/False) ○​ Description: Enables or disables the coloring of bars based on their delta direction and whether they represent a significant anomaly. ●​ Show Signal Labels ○​ Default: True ○​ Range: Boolean (True/False) ○​ Description: Controls the visibility of the “📈” or “📉” labels that appear on the chart when a delta anomaly signal is generated. 🔔 Alert Settings ​ Alert on Delta Anomaly ○​ Default: True ○​ Range: Boolean (True/False) ○​ Description: When enabled, this setting allows you to set up alerts in TradingView that will trigger whenever a new bullish or bearish delta anomaly is detected. ✅ Best Use Cases ​ Early Trend Reversal / Continuation Detection: Identify strong surges of buying/selling pressure at key support/resistance levels that could indicate a reversal or the continuation of a strong move. ●​ Confirmation of Breakouts: Use high-confidence delta anomalies to confirm the validity of price breakouts, indicating strong conviction behind the move. ●​ Entry and Exit Points: Pinpoint precise entry opportunities when anomalies align with your trading strategy, or identify potential exhaustion signals for exiting trades. ●​ Scalping and Day Trading: The indicator’s sensitivity to intraday buying/selling imbalances makes it highly effective for short-term trading strategies. ●​ Market Sentiment Analysis: Gain a real-time understanding of underlying market sentiment by observing the prevalence and strength of bullish vs. bearish anomalies. ⚠️ Limitations Estimated Delta: The script uses a simplified method to estimate delta based on bar close relative to its range, not actual order book or footprint data. While effective, it’s an approximation. ●​ Sensitivity to Z-Score Threshold: The effectiveness heavily relies on the `Delta Z-Score Anomaly Threshold`. Too low, and you’ll get many false positives; too high, and you might miss valid signals. ●​ Confirmation Criteria: The 4-star confidence level’s “confirmation” relies on specific subsequent bar conditions and previous confirmed signals, which might be too strict or specific for all contexts. ●​ Requires Context: While powerful, VFAS is best used in conjunction with other technical analysis tools and price action to form a comprehensive trading strategy. It is not a standalone “buy/sell” signal. 💡 What Makes This Unique Statistical Rigor: The application of Z-score analysis to bar delta provides an objective, statistically-driven way to identify true anomalies, moving beyond arbitrary thresholds. ●​ Multi-Factor Confidence Scoring: The unique 1-4 star confidence system integrates multiple market dynamics (volume, trend alignment, specific follow-through) into a single, easy-to-interpret rating. ●​ User-Friendly Design: From the intuitive dashboard to the detailed signal tooltips, the indicator prioritizes clear and accessible information for traders of all experience levels. 🔬 How It Works 1. Bar Delta Calculation: ●​ The script first estimates the “buy volume” and “sell volume” for each bar. This is done by assuming that volume proportional to the distance from the low to the close represents buying, and volume proportional to the distance from the high to the close represents selling. ●​ How this contributes: This provides a proxy for the net buying or selling pressure (delta) within that specific price bar, even without access to actual footprint data. 2. Volume & Delta Z-Score Analysis: ●​ The average volume over a user-defined lookback period is calculated. Bars with volume less than twice this average are generally considered of lower interest. ●​ The Z-score for the calculated bar delta is computed. The Z-score measures how many standard deviations the current bar’s delta is from its average delta over the `Minimum Volume Lookback` period. ●​ How this contributes: A high positive Z-score indicates a bullish delta anomaly (significantly more buying than usual), while a high negative Z-score indicates a bearish delta anomaly (significantly more selling than usual). This identifies statistically unusual levels of pressure. 3. Trend Filtering (Optional): ●​ Two Exponential Moving Averages (Fast and Slow EMA) are used to determine the prevailing market trend. An uptrend is identified when the Fast EMA is above the Slow EMA, and a downtrend when the Fast EMA is below the Slow EMA. ●​ How this contributes: If enabled, the indicator will only display bullish delta anomalies during an uptrend and bearish delta anomalies during a downtrend, helping to confirm signals within the broader market context and avoid counter-trend signals. 4. Signal Generation & Confidence Scoring: ●​ When a delta Z-score exceeds the user-defined anomaly threshold, a signal is generated. ●​ This signal is then passed through a multi-factor confidence algorithm (`f_calculateConfidence`). It awards stars based on: high volume presence, alignment with the overall trend (if enabled), and a fourth star for very strong Z-scores (above 3.0) combined with specific follow-through candle patterns after a cooling-off period from a previous confirmed signal. ●​ How this contributes: Provides a qualitative rating (1-4 stars) for each anomaly, allowing traders to quickly assess the potential significance and reliability of the signal. 💡 Note: The PhenLabs Volume Footprint Anomaly Scanner is a powerful analytical tool, but it’s crucial to understand that no indicator guarantees profit. Always backtest and forward-test the indicator settings on your chosen assets and timeframes. Consider integrating VFAS with your existing trading strategy, using its signals as confirmation for entries, exits, or trend bias. The Z-score threshold is highly customizable; lower values will yield more signals (including potential noise), while higher values will provide fewer but potentially higher-conviction signals. Adjust this parameter based on market volatility and your risk tolerance. Remember to combine statistical insights from VFAS with price action, support/resistance levels, and your overall market outlook for optimal results.
Pine Script® indicator
by PhenLabs
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Volume vs Price Impact Z-ScoreVolume vs Price Impact Z‑Score This indicator measures how disproportionate the traded volume is relative to the price movement of a candle. Step 1: Volume-to-Price Impact (VPI) VPI = Volume / (abs(Close - Open) + ε) (or optionally using High - Low as the price range) Step 2: Z‑Score Standardization Z = (VPI - SMA(VPI, length)) / STDEV(VPI, length) Interpretation: Z > 2 → High volume with little price movement → possible absorption (accumulation/distribution). Z < -2 → Large price move with low volume → weak or illiquid move (potential false breakout). Use cases: Detecting accumulation/distribution phases. Highlighting false breakouts or weak price moves. Supporting entry/exit decisions based on market efficiency (volume vs. price impact).
Pine Script® indicator
by DevisKerri