OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
Updated HTF Candles [theUltimator5]
Overlay higher timeframe candles on any lower timeframe chart with real-time updates.
This indicator displays the full structure of each higher timeframe (HTF) candle—including open-close bodies and full wicks—directly on your current chart. Great for multi-timeframe traders who want to align short-term entries with broader market context.
🔹 Features:
🛠️ How to Use:
📌 Example: Use a 5-minute chart with a 1-hour HTF overlay to track hourly market structure without switching timeframes.
This indicator displays the full structure of each higher timeframe (HTF) candle—including open-close bodies and full wicks—directly on your current chart. Great for multi-timeframe traders who want to align short-term entries with broader market context.
🔹 Features:
- View higher timeframe candles (e.g., 1H, 4H, Daily) on intraday charts
- Dynamic candle bodies that update in real-time
- Accurate wick representation with auto-redrawing
- Customizable bullish/bearish colors and transparency
- Efficient object management for minimal clutter
🛠️ How to Use:
- Add this indicator to a lower timeframe chart (e.g., 1m, 5m, or 15m).
- Select a higher timeframe (must be greater than your chart timeframe).
- Customize your candle colors and transparency for better visibility.
- Watch as each higher timeframe candle evolves live with every bar.
📌 Example: Use a 5-minute chart with a 1-hour HTF overlay to track hourly market structure without switching timeframes.
Release Notes
I added the option to change the fill color relative to the lines, and added the option to change the line thickness.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.