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Smarter Money Flow Divergence Detector [PhenLabs]📊 Smarter Money Flow Divergence Detector Version: PineScript™ v6 📌 Description SMFD was developed to help give you guys a better ability to “read” what is going on behind the scenes without directly having access to that level of data. SMFD is an enhanced divergence detection indicator that identifies money flow patterns from advanced volume analysis and price action correspondence. The detection portion of this indicator combines intelligent money flow calculations with multi timeframe volume analysis to help you see hidden accumulation and distribution phases before major price movements occur. The indicator measures institutional trading activity by looking at volume surges, price volume dynamics, and the factors of momentum to construct an overall picture of market sentiment. It’s built to assist traders in identifying high probability entries by identifying if smart money is positioning against price action. 🚀 Points of Innovation ● Advanced Smart Money Flow algorithm with volume spike detection and large trade weighting ● Multi timeframe volume analysis for enhanced institutional activity detection ● Dynamic overbought/oversold zones that adapt to current market conditions ● Enhanced divergence detection with pivot confirmation and strength validation ● Color themes with customizable visual styling options ● Real time institutional bias tracking through accumulation/distribution analysis 🔧 Core Components ● Smart Money Flow Calculation: Combines price momentum, volume expansion, and VWAP analysis ● Institutional Bias Oscillator: Tracks accumulation/distribution patterns with volume pressure analysis ● Enhanced Divergence Engine: Detects bullish/bearish divergences with multiple confirmation factors ● Dynamic Zone Detection: Automatically adjusts overbought/oversold levels based on market volatility ● Volume Pressure Analysis: Measures buying vs selling pressure over configurable periods ● Multi factor Signal System: Generates entries with trend alignment and strength validation 🔥 Key Features ● Smart Money Flow Period: Configurable calculation period for institutional activity detection ● Volume Spike Threshold: Adjustable multiplier for detecting unusual institutional volume ● Large Trade Weight: Emphasis factor for high volume periods in flow calculations ● Pivot Detection: Customizable lookback period for accurate divergence identification ● Signal Sensitivity: Three tier system (Conservative/Medium/Aggressive) for signal generation ● Themes: Four color schemes optimized for different chart backgrounds 🎨 Visualization ● Main Oscillator: Line, Area, or Histogram display styles with dynamic color coding ● Institutional Bias Line: Real time tracking of accumulation/distribution phases ● Dynamic Zones: Adaptive overbought/oversold boundaries with gradient fills ● Divergence Lines: Automatic drawing of bullish/bearish divergence connections ● Entry Signals: Clear BUY/SELL labels with signal strength indicators ● Information Panel: Real time statistics and status updates in customizable positions 📖 Usage Guidelines Algorithm Settings ● Smart Money Flow Period ○ Default: 20 ○ Range: 5-100 ○ Description: Controls the calculation period for institutional flow analysis. Higher values provide smoother signals but reduce responsiveness to recent activity ● Volume Spike Threshold ○ Default: 1.8 ○ Range: 1.0-5.0 ○ Description: Multiplier for detecting unusual volume activity indicating institutional participation. Higher values require more extreme volume for detection ● Large Trade Weight ○ Default: 2.5 ○ Range: 1.5-5.0 ○ Description: Weight applied to high volume periods in smart money calculations. Increases emphasis on institutional sized transactions Divergence Detection ● Pivot Detection Period ○ Default: 12 ○ Range: 5-50 ○ Description: Bars to analyze for pivot high/low identification. Affects divergence accuracy and signal frequency ● Minimum Divergence Strength ○ Default: 0.25 ○ Range: 0.1-1.0 ○ Description: Required price change percentage for valid divergence patterns. Higher values filter out weaker signals ✅ Best Use Cases ● Trading with intraday to daily timeframes for institutional position identification ● Confirming trend reversals when divergences align with support/resistance levels ● Entry timing in trending markets when institutional bias supports the direction ● Risk management by avoiding trades against strong institutional positioning ● Multi timeframe analysis combining short term signals with longer term bias ⚠️ Limitations ● Requires sufficient volume for accurate institutional detection in low volume markets ● Divergence signals may have false positives during highly volatile news events ● Best performance on liquid markets with consistent institutional participation ● Lagging nature of volume based calculations may delay signal generation ● Effectiveness reduced during low participation holiday periods 💡 What Makes This Unique ● Multi Factor Analysis: Combines volume, price, and momentum for comprehensive institutional detection ● Adaptive Zones: Dynamic overbought/oversold levels that adjust to market conditions ● Volume Intelligence: Advanced algorithms identify institutional sized transactions ● Professional Visualization: Multiple display styles with customizable themes ● Confirmation System: Multiple validation layers reduce false signal generation 🔬 How It Works 1. Volume Analysis Phase: ● Analyzes current volume against historical averages to identify institutional activity ● Applies multi timeframe analysis for enhanced detection accuracy ● Calculates volume pressure through buying vs selling momentum 2. Smart Money Flow Calculation: ● Combines typical price with volume weighted analysis ● Applies institutional trade weighting for high volume periods ● Generates directional flow based on price momentum and volume expansion 3. Divergence Detection Process: ● Identifies pivot highs/lows in both price and indicator values ● Validates divergence strength against minimum threshold requirements ● Confirms signals through multiple technical factors before generation 💡 Note: This indicator works best when combined with proper risk management and position sizing. The institutional bias component helps identify market sentiment shifts, while divergence signals provide specific entry opportunities. For optimal results, use on liquid markets with consistent institutional participation and combine with additional technical analysis methods.
Pine Script® indicator
by PhenLabs
@khaicao| APB HistogramIntroducing the APB Histogram Indicator A Powerful Tool for Visualizing Price Momentum The APB Histogram (Average Price Bar Histogram) is a unique and insightful indicator designed to help traders identify price momentum and potential trend reversals. By calculating a smoothed average of price action and plotting the difference between the APB Close and APB Open as a histogram, this indicator provides a clear visual representation of bullish and bearish pressure in the market. Key Features: ✅ Smoothed Price Calculation – Uses a recursive formula to generate a dynamic average price bar, reducing noise and highlighting meaningful trends. ✅ Intuitive Histogram Display – Positive (green) bars indicate bullish momentum, while negative (red) bars signal bearish momentum. ✅ Customizable Colors – Adjust the bullish and bearish colors to match your trading style. ✅ Non-Overlay Design – Plotted in a separate panel for clear visualization without cluttering the main chart. How to Use the APB Histogram: Bullish Signals: When the histogram bars are green and rising, it suggests increasing buying pressure. Bearish Signals: When the histogram bars are red and falling, it indicates growing selling pressure. Trend Confirmation: Use alongside other indicators, recommended to use with Stochastic (8,3,3) to confirm trend strength. Perfect For: Swing Traders looking for momentum shifts Day Traders needing quick visual cues on price direction Trend Followers confirming entry and exit points Try the APB Histogram today and enhance your trading strategy with a cleaner, more intuitive view of market momentum! 🔹 Like & Follow for more unique indicators! 🔹 Comment below if you have any questions or improvement suggestions! Happy Trading! 🚀
Pine Script® indicator
by khai_mm_cao
Yelober_Momentum_BreadthMI# Yelober_Momentum_BreadthMI: Market Breadth Indicator Analysis ## Overview The Yelober_Momentum_BreadthMI is a comprehensive market breadth indicator designed to monitor market internals across NYSE and NASDAQ exchanges. It tracks several key metrics including up/down volume ratios, TICK readings, and trend momentum to provide traders with real-time insights into market direction, strength, and potential turning points. ## Indicator Components This indicator displays a table with data for: - NYSE breadth metrics - NASDAQ breadth metrics - NYSE TICK data and trends - NASDAQ TICK (TICKQ) data and trends ## Table Columns and Interpretation ### Column 1: Market Identifies the data source: - **NYSE**: New York Stock Exchange data - **NASDAQ**: NASDAQ exchange data - **Tick**: NYSE TICK index - **TickQ**: NASDAQ TICK index ### Column 2: Ratio Shows the current ratio values with different calculations depending on the row: - **For NYSE/NASDAQ rows**: Displays the up/down volume ratio - Positive values (green): More up volume than down volume - Negative values (red): More down volume than up volume - The magnitude indicates the strength of the imbalance - **For Tick/TickQ rows**: Shows the ratio of positive to negative ticks plus the current TICK reading in parentheses - Format: "Ratio (Current TICK value)" - Positive values (green): More stocks ticking up than down - Negative values (red): More stocks ticking down than up ### Column 3: Trend Displays the directional trend with both a symbol and value: - **For NYSE/NASDAQ rows**: Shows the VOLD (volume difference) slope - "↗": Rising trend (positive slope) - "↘": Falling trend (negative slope) - "→": Neutral/flat trend (minimal slope) - **For Tick/TickQ rows**: Shows the slope of the ratio history - Color-coding: Green for positive momentum, Red for negative momentum, Gray for neutral The trend column is particularly important as it shows the current momentum of the market. The indicator applies specific thresholds for color-coding: - NYSE: Green when normalized value > 2, Red when < -2 - NASDAQ: Green when normalized value > 3.5, Red when < -3.5 - TICK/TICKQ: Green when slope > 0.01, Red when slope < -0.01 ## How to Use This Indicator ### Basic Interpretation 1. **Market Direction**: When multiple rows show green ratios and upward trends, it suggests strong bullish market internals. Conversely, red ratios and downward trends indicate bearish internals. 2. **Market Breadth**: The magnitude of the ratios indicates how broad-based the market movement is. Higher absolute values suggest stronger market breadth. 3. **Momentum Shifts**: When trend arrows change direction or colors shift, it may signal a potential reversal or change in market momentum. 4. **Divergences**: Look for divergences between different markets (NYSE vs NASDAQ) or between ratios and trends, which can indicate potential market turning points. ### Advanced Usage - **Volume Normalization**: The indicator includes options to normalize volume data (none, tens, thousands, millions, 10th millions) to handle different exchange scales. - **Trend Averaging**: The slope calculation uses an averaging period (default: 5) to smooth out noise and identify more reliable trend signals. ## Examples for Interpretation ### Example 1: Strong Bullish Market ``` | Market | Ratio | Trend | |--------|---------|-----------| | NYSE | 1.75 | ↗ 2.85 | | NASDAQ | 2.10 | ↗ 4.12 | | Tick | 2.45 (485) | ↗ 0.05 | | TickQ | 1.95 (320) | ↗ 0.03 | ``` **Interpretation**: All metrics are positive and trending upward (green), indicating a strong, broad-based rally. The high ratio values show significant bullish dominance. This suggests continuation of the upward move with good momentum. ### Example 2: Weakening Market ``` | Market | Ratio | Trend | |--------|---------|-----------| | NYSE | 0.45 | ↘ -1.50 | | NASDAQ | 0.85 | → 0.30 | | Tick | 0.95 (105) | ↘ -0.02 | | TickQ | 1.20 (160) | → 0.00 | ``` **Interpretation**: The market is showing mixed signals with positive but low ratios, while NYSE and TICK trends are turning negative. NASDAQ shows neutral to slightly positive momentum. This divergence often occurs near market tops or during consolidation phases. Traders should be cautious and consider reducing position sizes. ### Example 3: Negative Market Turning Positive ``` | Market | Ratio | Trend | |--------|---------|-----------| | NYSE | -1.25 | ↗ 1.75 | | NASDAQ | -0.95 | ↗ 2.80 | | Tick | -1.35 (-250) | ↗ 0.04 | | TickQ | -1.10 (-180) | ↗ 0.02 | ``` **Interpretation**: This is a potential bottoming pattern. Current ratios are still negative (red) showing overall negative breadth, but the trends are all positive (green arrows), indicating improving momentum. This divergence often occurs at market bottoms and could signal an upcoming reversal. Look for confirmation with price action before establishing long positions. ### Example 4: Mixed Market with Divergence ``` | Market | Ratio | Trend | |--------|---------|-----------| | NYSE | 1.45 | ↘ -2.25 | | NASDAQ | -0.85 | ↘ -3.80 | | Tick | 1.20 (230) | ↘ -0.03 | | TickQ | -0.75 (-120) | ↘ -0.02 | ``` **Interpretation**: There's a significant divergence between NYSE (positive ratio) and NASDAQ (negative ratio), while all trends are negative. This suggests sector rotation or a market that's weakening but with certain segments still showing strength. Often seen during late-stage bull markets or in transitions between leadership groups. Consider reducing risk exposure and focusing on relative strength sectors. ## Practical Trading Applications 1. **Confirmation Tool**: Use this indicator to confirm price movements. Strong breadth readings in the direction of the price trend increase confidence in trade decisions. 2. **Early Warning System**: Watch for divergences between price and breadth metrics, which often precede market turns. 3. **Intraday Trading**: The real-time nature of TICK and volume data makes this indicator valuable for day traders to gauge intraday momentum shifts. 4. **Market Regime Identification**: Sustained readings can help identify whether the market is in a trend or chop regime, allowing for appropriate strategy selection. This breadth indicator is most effective when used in conjunction with price action and other technical indicators rather than in isolation.
Pine Script® indicator
by yelober
TS Multi-Indicator Trend DetectorDeveloped by KP This indicator provides a visually clean and reliable trend overlay by combining multiple high-confidence technical indicators into a single floating line above price action. It’s designed for traders who want trend clarity without chart clutter. ⸻ 🔍 What It Does: • Uses EMA (21), RSI, MACD, ADX, and Directional Movement (DI) indicators to evaluate the market trend • Assigns a “Bullish” or “Bearish” score based on how many indicators confirm the trend • Plots a floating colored trend line above the price candles to avoid visual interference • 🟡 Yellow Line = Bullish Trend • 🔵 Blue Line = Bearish Trend • Built with multi-timeframe compatibility (works on 5m to weekly charts) • Minimalist, no noise — no arrows, no labels, just clarity ⸻ ⚙️ How It Works: • Trend shifts when 3 or more out of 5 conditions are met: • Price above/below 21 EMA • RSI > 50 or < 50 • MACD crossover • ADX strength confirmation • Directional movement dominance (+DI vs -DI) ⸻ 🧠 Why Use This? Unlike traditional moving averages or lagging signals, this tool filters market noise using a multi-indicator consensus approach, then visualizes it as a non-intrusive floating trend line — helping you focus only on meaningful price action. ⸻ ✅ Best For: • Swing traders, intraday trend followers, and algo developers • Clean-chart enthusiasts who value signal quality over quantity
Pine Script® indicator
by kaps1972
MC Geopolitical Tension Events📌 Script Title: Geopolitical Tension Events 📖 Description: This script highlights key geopolitical and military tension events from 1914 to 2024 that have historically impacted global markets. It automatically plots vertical dashed lines and labels on the chart at the time of each major event. This allows traders and analysts to visually assess how markets have responded to global crises, wars, and significant political instability over time. 🧠 Use Cases: Historical backtesting: Understand how market responded to past geopolitical shocks. Contextual analysis: Add macro context to technical setups. 🗓️ List of Geopolitical Tension Events in the Script Date Event Title Description 1914-07-28 WWI Begins Outbreak of World War I following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. 1929-10-24 Wall Street Crash Black Thursday, the start of the 1929 stock market crash. 1939-09-01 WWII Begins Germany invades Poland, starting World War II. 1941-12-07 Pearl Harbor Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor; U.S. enters WWII. 1945-08-06 Hiroshima Bombing First atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima by the U.S. 1950-06-25 Korean War Begins North Korea invades South Korea. 1962-10-16 Cuban Missile Crisis 13-day standoff between the U.S. and USSR over missiles in Cuba. 1973-10-06 Yom Kippur War Egypt and Syria launch surprise attack on Israel. 1979-11-04 Iran Hostage Crisis U.S. Embassy in Tehran seized; 52 hostages taken. 1990-08-02 Gulf War Begins Iraq invades Kuwait, triggering U.S. intervention. 2001-09-11 9/11 Attacks Coordinated terrorist attacks on the U.S. 2003-03-20 Iraq War Begins U.S.-led invasion of Iraq to remove Saddam Hussein. 2008-09-15 Lehman Collapse Bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers; peak of global financial crisis. 2014-03-01 Crimea Crisis Russia annexes Crimea from Ukraine. 2020-01-03 Soleimani Strike U.S. drone strike kills Iranian General Qasem Soleimani. 2022-02-24 Ukraine Invasion Russia launches full-scale invasion of Ukraine. 2023-10-07 Hamas-Israel War Hamas launches attack on Israel, sparking war in Gaza. 2024-01-12 Red Sea Crisis Houthis attack ships in Red Sea, prompting Western naval response.
Pine Script® indicator
by marketcardiogram
The Mended Collective: London High/Low KillzonesThis open-source indicator automatically tracks the London session (3 AM – 8 AM EST) on any intraday chart. It plots the session’s dynamic high and low, shades the active kill-zone, and labels the completed range so you can spot liquidity sweeps and breakout setups at a glance. 🔧 Features Real-time session range Detects the London window daily and updates the high/low as price evolves. Visual highlights • Color background during the active session • Green line = London High | Red line = London Low • Automatic labels once the session closes Breakout alerts Built-in alertcondition() triggers when price crosses above the London High or below the London Low, perfect for momentum or liquidity-grab strategies. Time-zone aware Uses New York (EST) timestamps so the range lines stay accurate on any broker feed. 🎯 How to Use Add the indicator to any intraday chart (typically ≤ 1 h). During 3 AM–8 AM EST the kill-zone is shaded; watch the evolving high/low. After 8 AM EST the range is locked; trade retests, break-and-retest, or liquidity grabs with confidence. Enable alerts to get notified the moment a breakout occurs.
Pine Script® indicator
by themendedcollective
Dual TF Stochastic StrategyCore Strategy Components: Uses two Stochastic oscillators (Primary and Reference) Both use 15-second timeframe (15S) Primary Stochastic settings: K Length: 12 K Smoothing: 12 D Length: 12 Reference Stochastic settings: K Length: 12 K Smoothing: 15 D Length: 30 Entry Logic: Long Entries occur when: Primary %K crosses over %D AND either: Reference %D is ≥ 50 or < 20 OR Primary %K is close to Reference %D (within 0.15) AND price is above Moving Average (if MA filter enabled) AND during regular market hours (9:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET) Short Entries occur when: Primary %K crosses under %D AND either: Within tolerance of Reference %D OR specific crossunder conditions met AND price is below Moving Average AND during regular market hours Exit Logic: Time-based exits: At 3:30 PM ET End of regular market hours Technical exits: Long positions: When Primary %K crosses under Reference %D Short positions: When Primary %K crosses over Reference %D and Reference %D > 20 Pattern Detection: Higher Low Pattern: Current crossover %K > Previous crossover %K Bullish continuation pattern Lower High Pattern: Current crossunder %K < Previous crossunder %K Bearish continuation pattern Risk Management: Price difference filters: Maximum price difference: 0.1% Minimum price difference for shorts: 0.1% Reference %D tolerance: 0.1% Close %K tolerance: 0.7% Strengths: Multiple confirmation layers (dual timeframes, MA filter) Clear entry/exit rules Pattern recognition for trend continuation Time-based filters to avoid volatile periods Comprehensive alert system Potential Limitations: Short timeframe (15S) may generate more false signals Tight price difference filters might miss some opportunities Relies heavily on Reference %D levels No stop-loss implementation visible in the code Suggested Improvements: Add stop-loss mechanisms Implement position sizing rules Add volume confirmation Consider adding RSI or other momentum filters Add backtesting statistics tracking Best Use Cases: Day trading in liquid markets Markets with clear trends Time periods with normal volatility When price action aligns with Stochastic signals Risk Considerations: High-frequency trading due to 15S timeframe Multiple entries possible in short timeframes No explicit risk management beyond entry/exit rules Market hours limitation might miss opportunities
Pine Script® strategy
by sickleavetoday
SHYY TFC SPX Sectors list This script provides a clean, configurable table displaying real-time data for the major SPX sectors, key indices, and market sentiment indicators such as VIX and the 10-year yield (US10Y). It includes 16 columns with two rows: * The top row shows the sector/asset symbol. * The bottom row shows the most recent daily close price. Each price cell is dynamically color-coded based on: * Direction (green/red) during regular trading hours * Separate colors during extended hours (pre-market or post-market) * VIX values greater than 30 trigger a distinct background highlight Users can fully control the position of the table on the chart via input settings. This flexibility allows traders to place the table in any screen corner or center without overlapping key price action. The script is designed for: * Monitoring broad market health at a glance * Understanding sector performance in real-time * Spotting risk-on/risk-off behavior (via SPY, QQQ, VIX, US10Y) Unlike traditional watchlists, this table visually encodes directional movement and trading session context (regular vs. extended hours), making it highly actionable for intraday, swing, or macro-level analysis. All data is pulled using `request.security()` on daily candles and uses pure Pine logic without external dependencies. To use: 1. Add the indicator to your chart. 2. Adjust the table position via the input dropdown. 3. Read sector strength or weakness directly from the table.
Pine Script® indicator
by shayy110
Luma DCA Simulator (BTC only)Luma DCA Simulator – Guide What is the Luma DCA Simulator? The Luma DCA Tracker shows how regular Bitcoin investments (Dollar Cost Averaging) would have developed over a freely selectable period – directly in the chart, transparent and easy to follow. Settings Overview 1. Investment amount per interval Specifies how much capital is invested at each purchase (e.g. 100). 2. Start date Defines the point in time from which the simulation begins – e.g. 01.01.2020. 3. Investment interval Determines how frequently investments are made: – Daily – Weekly – Every 14 days – Monthly 4. Language Switches the info box display between English and German. 5. Show investment data (optional) If activated, the chart will display additional values such as total invested capital, BTC amount, current value, and profit/loss. What the Chart Displays Entry points: Each DCA purchase is marked as a point in the price chart. Average entry price: An orange line visualizes the evolving DCA average. Info box (bottom left) with a live summary of: – Total invested capital – Total BTC acquired – Average entry price – Current portfolio value – Profit/loss in absolute terms and percentage Note on Accuracy This simulation is for illustrative purposes only. Spreads, slippage, fees, and tax effects are not included. Actual results may vary. Technical Note For daily or weekly intervals, the chart timeframe should be set to 1 day or lower to ensure all purchases are accurately included. Larger timeframes (e.g. weekly or monthly charts) may result in missed investments. Currency Handling All calculations are based on the selected chart symbol (e.g. BTCUSD, BTCEUR, BTCUSDT). The displayed currency is automatically determined by the chart used.
Pine Script® indicator
by Luma-Signals
내 스크립트//@version=6 indicator('AWMA', overlay = true) //inputs _Period1 = input(3, 'WMA1 Period') _Period2 = input(5, 'WMA2 Period') _Period3 = input(8, 'WMA3 Period') _Period4 = input(10, 'WMA4 Period') _Period5 = input(12, 'WMA5 Period') _Period6 = input(15, 'WMA6 Period') _Period7 = input(30, 'WMA7 Period') _Period8 = input(35, 'WMA8 Period') _Period9 = input(40, 'WMA9 Period') _Period10 = input(45, 'WMA10 Period') _Period11 = input(50, 'WMA11 Period') _Period12 = input(60, 'WMA12 Period') //calculate wma wma1 = ta.wma(close, _Period1) wma2 = ta.wma(close, _Period2) wma3 = ta.wma(close, _Period3) wma4 = ta.wma(close, _Period4) wma5 = ta.wma(close, _Period5) wma6 = ta.wma(close, _Period6) wma7 = ta.wma(close, _Period7) wma8 = ta.wma(close, _Period8) wma9 = ta.wma(close, _Period9) wma10 = ta.wma(close, _Period10) wma11 = ta.wma(close, _Period11) wma12 = ta.wma(close, _Period12) plot(wma1, color = color.new(#4fc3d2, 0), title = 'short1') plot(wma2, color = color.new(#4fc3d2, 0), title = 'short2') plot(wma3, color = color.new(#4fc3d2, 0), title = 'short3') plot(wma4, color = color.new(#4fc3d2, 0), title = 'short4') plot(wma5, color = color.new(#4fc3d2, 0), title = 'short5') plot(wma6, color = color.new(#4fc3d2, 0), title = 'short6') plot(wma7, color = color.new(#fe0d5f, 0), title = 'long1') plot(wma8, color = color.new(#fe0d5f, 0), title = 'long2') plot(wma9, color = color.new(#fe0d5f, 0), title = 'long3') plot(wma10, color = color.new(#fe0d5f, 0), title = 'long4') plot(wma11, color = color.new(#fe0d5f, 0), title = 'long5') plot(wma12, color = color.new(#fe0d5f, 0), title = 'long6')
Pine Script® indicator
by k2syynhc