OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
Bloodbath Indicator

This indicator identifies days where the number of new 52-week lows for all issues exceeds a user-defined threshold (default 4%), potentially signaling a market downturn. The background of the chart turns red on such days, providing a visual alert to traders following the "Bloodbath Sidestepping" strategy.
Based on: "THE RIPPLE EFFECT OF DAILY NEW LOWS," By Ralph Vince and Larry Williams, 2024 Charles H. Dow Award Winner
threshold: Percentage of issues making new 52-week lows to trigger the indicator (default: 4.0).
Usage:
The chart background will turn red on days exceeding the threshold of new 52-week lows.
Limitations:
This indicator relies on historical data and doesn't guarantee future performance.
It focuses solely on new 52-week lows and may miss other market signals.
The strategy may generate false positives and requires further analysis before trading decisions.
Disclaimer:
This script is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Always conduct your own research before making any trading decisions.
Based on: "THE RIPPLE EFFECT OF DAILY NEW LOWS," By Ralph Vince and Larry Williams, 2024 Charles H. Dow Award Winner
threshold: Percentage of issues making new 52-week lows to trigger the indicator (default: 4.0).
Usage:
The chart background will turn red on days exceeding the threshold of new 52-week lows.
Limitations:
This indicator relies on historical data and doesn't guarantee future performance.
It focuses solely on new 52-week lows and may miss other market signals.
The strategy may generate false positives and requires further analysis before trading decisions.
Disclaimer:
This script is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Always conduct your own research before making any trading decisions.
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.