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ICT Macro and Daye QT Shift
EST Vertical Lines [1m/5m] - Auto DST Adjustment
Overview
This indicator draws customizable vertical lines at specific Eastern Time (EST/EDT) points throughout the trading day, automatically adjusting for daylight savings time. Designed for precision trading on 1-minute and 5-minute charts, it highlights key intraday moments when price action tends to accelerate.
Features
- **18 pre-configured NY session times** (09:50-15:45 ET)
- **Auto timezone conversion** - Always shows correct EST/EDT regardless of your local timezone
- **3 line styles** - Choose between solid/dashed/dotted lines
- **Clean labeling** - Optional time markers above each line
- **1m/5m optimized** - Perfect for scalpers and day traders
- **Visual alerts** - "TOUCH" labels when price interacts with lines
Inputs
| Parameter | Description | Default |
|-----------|-------------|---------|
| Line Times | Comma-separated HH:MM times | 09:50,10:10,...15:45 |
| Line Color | Line color | Black |
| Line Width | 1-5px thickness | 2 |
| Line Style | Solid/Dashed/Dotted | Solid |
| Show Labels | Display time markers | true |
How To Use
1. Apply to 1m or 5m charts
2. Lines appear automatically at specified EST times
3. Watch for price reactions at these key levels
4. Customize styles via indicator settings
Ideal For
- NY open/London close traders
- Earnings/News traders
- Breakout traders
- Market open/close strategies
Updates
v1.1 - Added line style customization
v1.0 - Initial release
Overview
This indicator draws customizable vertical lines at specific Eastern Time (EST/EDT) points throughout the trading day, automatically adjusting for daylight savings time. Designed for precision trading on 1-minute and 5-minute charts, it highlights key intraday moments when price action tends to accelerate.
Features
- **18 pre-configured NY session times** (09:50-15:45 ET)
- **Auto timezone conversion** - Always shows correct EST/EDT regardless of your local timezone
- **3 line styles** - Choose between solid/dashed/dotted lines
- **Clean labeling** - Optional time markers above each line
- **1m/5m optimized** - Perfect for scalpers and day traders
- **Visual alerts** - "TOUCH" labels when price interacts with lines
Inputs
| Parameter | Description | Default |
|-----------|-------------|---------|
| Line Times | Comma-separated HH:MM times | 09:50,10:10,...15:45 |
| Line Color | Line color | Black |
| Line Width | 1-5px thickness | 2 |
| Line Style | Solid/Dashed/Dotted | Solid |
| Show Labels | Display time markers | true |
How To Use
1. Apply to 1m or 5m charts
2. Lines appear automatically at specified EST times
3. Watch for price reactions at these key levels
4. Customize styles via indicator settings
Ideal For
- NY open/London close traders
- Earnings/News traders
- Breakout traders
- Market open/close strategies
Updates
v1.1 - Added line style customization
v1.0 - Initial release
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.