OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
Updated [Kpt-Ahab] Poor Mans Orderflow Simulator
Script Description – Poor Mans Orderflow Simulator
Purpose of the Script
This script simulates a simplified order flow approach ("Poor Man's Orderflow") without access to actual Bid/Ask data. The goal is to detect, quantify, and visualize patterns such as absorption, impulsive moves, and structured re-entry behaviors.
Calculation Logic
Absorption Candles
A candle is classified as "absorption" if:
The ratio of body size to full candle range is below a defined threshold,
Volume is significantly higher than the average of the last N periods,
The candle direction is negative (for long absorption) or positive (for short absorption).
These conditions define a candle with high activity but minimal price movement in the respective direction.
Impulse Candles
A candle is classified as "impulse" if:
The body-to-range ratio is high (indicating a strong directional move),
Volume exceeds the average significantly,
The price closes in the direction of the candle body (bullish or bearish).
Additionally, the average range of previous candles serves as a minimum benchmark for the impulse.
Cluster Detection
A cluster is detected when:
A minimum number of absorption candles is counted within a defined lookback period,
Either the long or short version of the absorption logic is used,
The result is a binary condition: cluster active or inactive.
Entry Signals (Re-entry)
An entry signal is generated when:
One or more absorption candles occurred in the last two bars,
A pullback against the direction of absorption occurs,
The current candle shows a directional move confirmed by a close in the expected direction.
These re-entry signals are evaluated separately for long and short scenarios.
Cluster-Confirmed Signals
A separate signal is generated when a valid re-entry setup occurs while a cluster is active. This represents a combined logic condition.
Alert Logic
The script provides a multi-layer alert framework:
Signal selection (Alertmode):
The user defines which signal type should trigger an alert (e.g. re-entry only, cluster only, combination, or impulse).
Optional filter (Filtermode):
A secondary filter limits alerts to cases where an additional condition (e.g. absorption cluster) is active.
Signal output:
As a simple binary value (+1 / –1) for classic alerts,
Or via an encoded Multibit signal, compatible with other modules in the djmad ecosystem.
These alerts are intended for integration with external systems or for use within platform-native visual or automation features.
Purpose of the Script
This script simulates a simplified order flow approach ("Poor Man's Orderflow") without access to actual Bid/Ask data. The goal is to detect, quantify, and visualize patterns such as absorption, impulsive moves, and structured re-entry behaviors.
Calculation Logic
Absorption Candles
A candle is classified as "absorption" if:
The ratio of body size to full candle range is below a defined threshold,
Volume is significantly higher than the average of the last N periods,
The candle direction is negative (for long absorption) or positive (for short absorption).
These conditions define a candle with high activity but minimal price movement in the respective direction.
Impulse Candles
A candle is classified as "impulse" if:
The body-to-range ratio is high (indicating a strong directional move),
Volume exceeds the average significantly,
The price closes in the direction of the candle body (bullish or bearish).
Additionally, the average range of previous candles serves as a minimum benchmark for the impulse.
Cluster Detection
A cluster is detected when:
A minimum number of absorption candles is counted within a defined lookback period,
Either the long or short version of the absorption logic is used,
The result is a binary condition: cluster active or inactive.
Entry Signals (Re-entry)
An entry signal is generated when:
One or more absorption candles occurred in the last two bars,
A pullback against the direction of absorption occurs,
The current candle shows a directional move confirmed by a close in the expected direction.
These re-entry signals are evaluated separately for long and short scenarios.
Cluster-Confirmed Signals
A separate signal is generated when a valid re-entry setup occurs while a cluster is active. This represents a combined logic condition.
Alert Logic
The script provides a multi-layer alert framework:
Signal selection (Alertmode):
The user defines which signal type should trigger an alert (e.g. re-entry only, cluster only, combination, or impulse).
Optional filter (Filtermode):
A secondary filter limits alerts to cases where an additional condition (e.g. absorption cluster) is active.
Signal output:
As a simple binary value (+1 / –1) for classic alerts,
Or via an encoded Multibit signal, compatible with other modules in the djmad ecosystem.
These alerts are intended for integration with external systems or for use within platform-native visual or automation features.
Release Notes
Version 1.1Short Impulse was NOT used and is now integrated.
Momentum entry, "Cluster + Impulse" integrated.
Release Notes
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Pullback logic refinedFilter mode and alarms adjusted
Release Notes
# Poor Man’s Orderflow Simulator 1.3Version 1.3 expands the Poor Man’s Orderflow Simulator with automatic adaptation to different asset classes and chart timeframes. At the same time, the volume, impulse, and breakout calculations have been methodically revised.
The indicator remains a heuristic approximation of order flow. It uses candle structure, relative volume, absorption patterns, and impulse movements without requiring real bid/ask volume or true volume delta.
## New Auto-Preset Mode
In addition to the existing manual settings, an automatic preset mode is now available.
In Auto mode, the core parameters are adjusted according to the asset class and the current chart timeframe.
The following values, among others, are selected automatically:
* Body-ratio threshold for absorptions
* Volume multiplier
* Volume lookback
* Cluster lookback
* Minimum number of absorptions
* Entry lookback
* Impulse range multiplier
Manual mode remains fully available and continues to use the individually configured values.
Release Notes
Poor Man’s Orderflow Simulator 1.4Version 1.4 adds dedicated position-closing signals to the existing entry logic.
A new **Close Mode** allows users to choose how opposing market activity should trigger an exit:
* **Cluster + Impulse:** Closes after an opposing absorption cluster and impulse signal.
* **Impulse:** Uses the faster opposing impulse signal.
* **Confirmed Opposite Entry:** Uses an opposing cluster-confirmed entry.
* **Off:** Disables close signals.
The classic numeric signal output now supports:
* `+1` = Buy
* `-1` = Sell
* `+2` = Close Short
* `-2` = Close Long
Close signals are confirmed at candle close to reduce intrabar signal changes.
When a close and an entry occur on the same candle, the close command receives priority because the classic output can transmit only one value per bar.
Optional `CS` and `CL` markers show Close Short and Close Long signals directly on the chart. Native PulseWire alert conditions are also available for all four signal types.
Open-source script
In true PulseWire 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 PulseWire. Read more in the Terms of Use.
Open-source script
In true PulseWire 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 PulseWire. Read more in the Terms of Use.