CVD Divergence & Absorption [UAlgo]CVD Divergence & Absorption is a dual context indicator that combines a cumulative volume delta (CVD) oscillator with price pivot structure to detect three important signal classes: Regular Divergence, Hidden Divergence, and Absorption. The script is designed to help traders compare price movement against directional volume participation and identify moments where price and CVD disagree, or where price stalls at similar levels while CVD continues to expand or contract.
The indicator runs in a separate pane ( overlay=false ) and plots a continuous CVD line, while signal labels and price side connecting lines are projected onto the main chart using force_overlay=true . This gives a clean workflow where you can monitor the CVD series in its own panel and still see exact divergence locations directly on price.
A key strength of this script is its lower timeframe volume decomposition. Instead of assigning the full chart bar volume to a single direction, it samples lower timeframe candles through request.security_lower_tf() , classifies each sub candle as up volume or down volume based on its close versus open, and aggregates the result into a bar level delta. That delta is then accumulated into the running CVD value. This approach is practical, efficient, and more granular than a simple chart timeframe approximation.
The script also includes quality controls for signal validation:
Pivot based comparisons for both price and CVD
Minimum and maximum bar distance filters between pivot comparisons
Equal price tolerance for absorption detection
A line of sight filter that rejects visually obstructed divergences where intervening candles violate the connecting path
The result is a professional divergence framework focused on cleaner, more interpretable signals rather than high frequency marking of every pivot mismatch.
Educational tool only. Not financial advice.
🔹 Features
🔸 1) Lower Timeframe CVD Construction (LTF Volume Decomposition)
The script builds CVD using lower timeframe candles selected by the user through the Lower Timeframe (LTF) input. For each chart bar, it retrieves arrays of lower timeframe open, close, and volume values and computes a signed delta:
Up LTF candle (close > open) adds volume
Down LTF candle (close < open) subtracts volume
Neutral LTF candle contributes zero
This produces a more refined bar delta than a single bar directional assumption and makes the CVD line more responsive to intrabar rotation.
🔸 2) Pivot Based Signal Engine for Price and CVD
Signal generation is anchored to confirmed price pivots using user defined left and right pivot bars. A signal candidate is considered only when:
A price pivot high/low is confirmed by ta.pivothigh or ta.pivotlow
The CVD value at that pivot location also behaves like a local high/low (simple local extremum check)
This means the script does not compare arbitrary points. It compares structurally meaningful swing locations.
🔸 3) Regular Divergence Detection (Bullish and Bearish)
The indicator supports classic regular divergence logic:
Bullish Regular Divergence: price makes a lower low while CVD makes a higher low
Bearish Regular Divergence: price makes a higher high while CVD makes a lower high
These signals can indicate weakening trend continuation pressure and potential reversal behavior, depending on context.
🔸 4) Hidden Divergence Detection (Bullish and Bearish)
The script also detects hidden divergence, which many traders use as continuation style confirmation:
Bullish Hidden Divergence: price makes a higher low while CVD makes a lower low
Bearish Hidden Divergence: price makes a lower high while CVD makes a higher high
Hidden divergence is optional and can be toggled independently from regular divergence.
🔸 5) Absorption Detection with Equal Price Tolerance
Absorption logic is included to capture situations where price prints near equal pivots, but CVD continues moving in a direction that suggests aggressive participation is being absorbed at the level:
Bearish Absorption (at highs): price is approximately equal high, but CVD is higher
Bullish Absorption (at lows): price is approximately equal low, but CVD is lower
The Equal Price Tolerance % input allows the script to treat two pivots as "equal" within a configurable percentage band. This makes absorption detection adaptable across instruments with different volatility profiles.
🔸 6) Minimum / Maximum Pivot Distance Filters
To avoid weak or overly stale comparisons, the script enforces:
A minimum number of bars between pivots
A maximum lookback distance for valid pivot pairing
This helps reduce noisy signals from pivots that are too close together and prevents pairing pivots that are too far apart to be contextually useful.
🔸 7) Line of Sight Validation (Signal Quality Filter)
Before accepting a pivot comparison, the script checks whether the straight line connecting the two price pivots is "clear" from intervening candle violations:
For bearish (high based) comparisons, intervening highs must not cross above the connecting line
For bullish (low based) comparisons, intervening lows must not cross below the connecting line
This is a strong visual integrity filter. It avoids many cluttered or ambiguous divergence lines that would look invalid once drawn on the chart.
🔸 8) Dual Visualization on Price and CVD
When a signal is detected, the script draws:
A label on price ("Reg", "Hid", or "Abs")
A line connecting the two relevant price pivots on the main chart
A line connecting the corresponding CVD pivot values in the CVD pane
Line styles are used to distinguish signal types:
Solid for Regular Divergence
Dashed for Hidden Divergence
Dotted for Absorption
This synchronized plotting makes it easy to verify the signal logic visually.
🔸 9) Conflict Handling for Cleaner Labels
Absorption labels are intentionally suppressed when a Hidden Divergence signal is already active on the same side in the same event block:
bullAbs and not bullHidDiv
bearAbs and not bearHidDiv
This prevents duplicate labels on the same pivot and improves chart readability.
🔸 10) Lightweight Pivot Memory Management
The script stores historical pivot comparison points in separate arrays for highs and lows and caps them using a helper method ( maxSize = 15 ). This keeps the logic efficient while preserving enough recent history for valid comparisons.
🔹 Calculations
1) Lower Timeframe Delta Aggregation
The script retrieves lower timeframe OHLCV arrays and computes bar delta by summing signed volume from each LTF candle:
array ltf_open = request.security_lower_tf(syminfo.tickerid, i_ltf, open)
array ltf_close = request.security_lower_tf(syminfo.tickerid, i_ltf, close)
array ltf_volume = request.security_lower_tf(syminfo.tickerid, i_ltf, volume)
if ltf_c > ltf_o
totalDelta += ltf_v
else if ltf_c < ltf_o
totalDelta -= ltf_v
Interpretation:
The script uses candle direction as a proxy for buying/selling pressure inside each chart bar.
This is an estimated delta model based on candle body direction, not true bid/ask tape delta.
2) CVD Accumulation
Bar delta is added into a running cumulative value stored inside a custom tracker object:
method update_cvd(CVD_Tracker this, float delta) =>
this.currentCVD += delta
this.currentCVD
The tracker persists across bars using:
var CVD_Tracker tracker = CVD_Tracker.new(0.0, array.new(), array.new())
This design keeps both the CVD value and pivot histories in one structured container.
3) Price Pivot Detection
Price pivots are confirmed using standard left/right pivot logic:
float ph = ta.pivothigh(high, i_left, i_right)
float pl = ta.pivotlow(low, i_left, i_right)
Because pivot confirmation occurs after i_right bars, signal labels and lines are placed at:
bar_index - i_right
This aligns the plotted signal with the actual pivot bar, not the confirmation bar.
4) CVD Pivot Confirmation at the Same Pivot Location
The script requires CVD to form a local extremum at the price pivot location using a simple 3-point comparison around currentCVD :
bool cvdIsPh = currentCVD > currentCVD and currentCVD > currentCVD
bool cvdIsPl = currentCVD < currentCVD and currentCVD < currentCVD
Then:
bool isPh = not na(ph) and cvdIsPh
bool isPl = not na(pl) and cvdIsPl
This ensures price and CVD are compared on synchronized pivot events rather than unrelated timestamps.
5) Pivot Pair Selection with Distance Constraints
When a new pivot is confirmed, the script scans prior pivots of the same type (highs with highs, lows with lows) and applies:
i_min_bars as the minimum spacing
i_max_bars as the maximum valid distance
if barsBetween < minBars
continue
if barsBetween > maxBars
break
This keeps comparisons within a user defined structural window.
6) Line of Sight Filter (Price Geometry Validation)
Before checking divergence conditions, the script verifies that the connecting price line is not invalidated by intervening candles.
For highs:
if barsBack >= 0 and high >= lineY
clear := false
For lows:
if barsBack >= 0 and low <= lineY
clear := false
Interpretation:
Bearish comparisons require a clean descending/ascending line between highs without intermediate highs breaking above it.
Bullish comparisons require a clean line between lows without intermediate lows breaking below it.
This is one of the script’s strongest anti-noise mechanisms.
7) Equal Price Tolerance for Absorption
The script calculates percentage difference between pivot prices and treats them as equal if the difference is within the tolerance:
float priceDiffPct = math.abs(newPivot.priceVal - histPivot.priceVal) / histPivot.priceVal * 100
bool isEqual = priceDiffPct <= eqTol
This enables absorption logic to work with approximate equal highs/lows instead of requiring perfect price matches, which are rare in live markets.
8) Bearish Signal Logic (Regular, Hidden, Absorption)
For pivot highs, the script compares a new pivot high against a historical pivot high after passing distance and line of sight checks.
Bearish Regular Divergence
newPivot.priceVal > histPivot.priceVal and not isEqual and newPivot.cvdVal < histPivot.cvdVal
Meaning:
Price makes a higher high
CVD makes a lower high
Bearish Hidden Divergence
newPivot.priceVal < histPivot.priceVal and not isEqual and newPivot.cvdVal > histPivot.cvdVal
Meaning:
Price makes a lower high
CVD makes a higher high
Bearish Absorption
isEqual and newPivot.cvdVal > histPivot.cvdVal
Meaning:
Price prints an approximately equal high
CVD pushes higher, suggesting buying effort is absorbed near the same price zone
9) Bullish Signal Logic (Regular, Hidden, Absorption)
For pivot lows, the script compares a new pivot low against a historical pivot low after passing distance and line of sight checks.
Bullish Regular Divergence
newPivot.priceVal < histPivot.priceVal and not isEqual and newPivot.cvdVal > histPivot.cvdVal
Meaning:
Price makes a lower low
CVD makes a higher low
Bullish Hidden Divergence
newPivot.priceVal > histPivot.priceVal and not isEqual and newPivot.cvdVal < histPivot.cvdVal
Meaning:
Price makes a higher low
CVD makes a lower low
Bullish Absorption
isEqual and newPivot.cvdVal < histPivot.cvdVal
Meaning:
Price prints an approximately equal low
CVD pushes lower, suggesting selling effort is absorbed near the same price zone
10) Signal Plotting and Visual Encoding
When a condition is confirmed, the script plots both price side and CVD side lines between the historical pivot and the new pivot, plus a compact label at the new pivot location.
Examples:
label.new(bar_index - i_right, low , text="Reg", ...)
line.new(bullLastPivot.loc, bullLastPivot.priceVal, bullNewPivot.loc, bullNewPivot.priceVal, ..., force_overlay=true)
line.new(bullLastPivot.loc, bullLastPivot.cvdVal, bullNewPivot.loc, bullNewPivot.cvdVal, ..., force_overlay=false)
Style mapping:
line.style_solid for Regular Divergence
line.style_dashed for Hidden Divergence
line.style_dotted for Absorption
11) Pivot History Storage and Capacity Control
Each confirmed pivot is stored in a side specific array (highs or lows) using a helper method:
method add_pivot(array this, Pivot p, int maxSize = 15) =>
this.push(p)
if this.size() > maxSize
this.shift()
This preserves recent structural history for future comparisons while keeping memory usage controlled. Indicator
Institutional absorption scoreInstitutional Absorption Score (IAS)
Institutions don't buy all at once they accumulate slowly, hiding their footprint inside boring, low-range candles with high volume. By the time the breakout is obvious, they're already in. This indicator tries to catch them in the act by scoring how much of that absorption is happening right now.
How It Works
The score runs from 0 to 100 and checks for these things -> Is volume elevated but the candle barely moved? Is the range tight relative to recent volatility? Someone's holding price in a zone. Are lows quietly stepping up even though the chart looks sideways?. Each of these gets weighted and combined into a single score.
Reading the Score
Red means nothing interesting is happening, move on. Orange is worth a second look but don't act yet. Yellow is where you start watching closely absorption is building. Green means multiple things are aligning and institutions are likely active. Lime is the serious zone — this is where breakouts tend to come from, often when most traders are still bored.
Settings
Lookback Period — how far back the indicator looks to define "normal" volume and volatility. Increase it on noisy assets, lower it if you want faster reactions.
Volume Multiplier — sets the bar for what counts as high volume. If your asset is naturally volatile, push this higher so random spikes don't inflate the score.
Max Body/Range Ratio — how small the candle body needs to be. Lower values mean only very indecisive candles count, which is stricter but more precise.
Max Range % of ATR — filters for compressed candles. If price is moving freely, it's not being absorbed — this setting enforces that.
Higher Lows Lookback — how many bars back to check for a higher low structure forming underneath.
Score Smoothing — irons out bar-to-bar noise. Crank it up if the score feels jumpy, lower it if you want to catch signals earlier. Indicator
Absorption ReversalAbsorption Reversal detects institutional absorption patterns at the extremes of a trading range. When price reaches a range boundary, large limit orders from institutional players can "absorb" aggressive market orders — this creates a characteristic candle with high volume and a long rejection wick. The indicator identifies these setups and waits for confirmation before signaling a reversal.
Free & Open Source — no invite-only access, no paywall. Full source code, fully transparent.
## The Concept: What Is Absorption?
In order flow terms, absorption occurs when resting limit orders at a price level absorb incoming market orders without allowing price to break through. This is a core concept in Wyckoff analysis (Effort vs. Result) and institutional trading:
- High volume (Effort) + small price movement / long wick (no Result) = absorption
- The wick shows that price was pushed to the extreme but immediately rejected
- This typically happens at range boundaries where institutional players defend levels
The indicator automates this detection process with quantifiable rules.
## How It Works
The signal generation follows a strict 6-step process:
Step 1 — Range Detection: A Donchian Channel (highest high / lowest low) defines the current trading range boundaries.
Step 2 — Range Width Filter: The channel width must be below its own average — confirming the market is sideways/contracting, not expanding into a trend.
Step 3 — ADX Trend Filter: Wilder's ADX must be below the threshold (default 25) — no strong trend active. Absorption setups work best in range-bound markets.
Step 4 — Proximity Check: Price must be in the upper or lower proximity zone of the range (default: outer 15%). Absorption in the middle of a range is meaningless.
Step 5 — Absorption Bar: A candle that shows:
- Volume spike (default 1.5x average — significant participation)
- Long rejection wick (default 66% of candle range — strong rejection)
- Located at the range extreme (within proximity zone)
Step 6 — Confirmation: Within the next N bars (default 3), a follow-up candle must close back inside the range in the expected reversal direction. No confirmation = no signal.
## Chart Elements
- Range Lines — Donchian Channel upper (red) and lower (green) boundaries
- Proximity Zones — Optional shaded areas showing where absorption signals can trigger
- Orange Diamonds — Absorption bars detected (before confirmation)
- Green/Red Triangles + BUY/SELL Labels — Confirmed reversal signals only
## Dashboard
The real-time dashboard displays:
- Market Regime — Range or Trending (based on ADX + channel width)
- ADX Value — Current trend strength with classification
- Range Width — Contracting or Expanding
- Position — Where price sits in the range (Near High / Near Low / Middle)
- Volume — Current volume relative to average + spike detection
- Pending — Active absorption bars awaiting confirmation (with countdown)
## Settings
Range Detection: Donchian Channel Length (default 20), Proximity Zone % (default 15%)
Trend Filter: ADX Filter ON/OFF (default ON), Range Width Filter ON/OFF (default ON)
Absorption Criteria: Min Wick/Range Ratio (default 0.66), Volume SMA Length (default 20), Volume Spike Multiplier (default 1.5x)
Confirmation: Max Confirmation Bars (default 3)
## Alerts
4 alert conditions:
- Absorption Buy Signal — confirmed bullish reversal at range low
- Absorption Sell Signal — confirmed bearish reversal at range high
- Bullish Absorption Detected — absorption bar found, awaiting confirmation
- Bearish Absorption Detected — absorption bar found, awaiting confirmation
## Best Used For
- Identifying high-probability reversal setups at range boundaries
- Spotting institutional absorption activity via volume + wick analysis
- Range-trading strategies with clear entry signals
- Confluence tool alongside other indicators
- Works on all instruments: stocks, forex, crypto, futures, indices
## Technical Notes
- Pine Script v6 (latest version)
- Signals on confirmed bars only — no repainting
- State-based confirmation logic
- Open source, no external dependencies
- All inputs have tooltips
## Disclaimer
This indicator is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. No signals should be interpreted as buy or sell recommendations. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always implement proper risk management. Trade at your own risk. Indicator
VSA with Absorption Proxy for Holmes and Bookmap StyleVSA + Absorption Proxy – Holmes / Bookmap Style (No Delta Data Required)
This open-source strategy is a simplified, VSA (Volume Spread Analysis) inspired scalper that approximates **absorption** and **rejection** patterns commonly observed in professional order-flow tools (Bookmap, Holmes, Jigsaw, etc.) — using only standard OHLCV data.
Core Concept & Why This Proxy?
In VSA and order-flow trading, **absorption** occurs when aggressive selling is met with strong buying support (high volume + wide spread + reversal up), often signaling exhaustion of sellers and potential reversal/continuation up. **Rejection** is the mirror: aggressive buying met with strong selling (high volume + wide spread + reversal down).
Because true bid/ask delta is not available in standard Pine Script, this script uses a directional volume proxy:
- delta ≈ volume × (close - open) / (high - low)
- Combined with wide spread (vs ATR) + high volume (vs SMA) + delta flip
This creates a reasonable proxy for spotting climactic volume bars where one side gets absorbed/rejected.
Entry & Exit Logic
Long (Absorption Bull):
- High volume bar (volume > SMA(volume,20) × multiplier)
- Wide spread (range > ATR(14) × multiplier)
- Bullish candle (close > open)
- Delta turns positive after being negative previous bar
Short (Rejection Bear): mirror logic (bearish candle + delta turns negative)
Risk Management (fixed %):
- Stop Loss: entry low/high adjusted by riskPct (default 1%)
- Take Profit: risk × rrTarget (default 3.5:1)
Visuals
- Green background + triangle below bar → Absorption Bull signal
- Red background + triangle above bar → Rejection Bear signal
Important Realism & Backtesting Guidelines
To avoid misleading results, publish/test with:
- Initial Capital: $10,000 – $50,000 (realistic retail/futures account)
- Position sizing: 1–3% equity per trade (adjust via strategy properties)
- Commission: $4–$10 round-turn per contract (futures) or 0.03–0.05% (forex/stocks)
- Slippage: 1–4 ticks (futures) or 0.5–2 pips (forex) — higher during news
- Dataset: ≥12–36 months on chosen timeframe (aim for 400–1000+ trades)
- Risk per trade: 0.5–2% max — never exceed sustainable levels
Expectations:
- Works best on high-volume instruments (NQ, ES, GC, BTC, major forex) during active sessions
- Fewer signals in low-volatility/choppy periods
- Drawdowns common during strong trends — this is a counter-trend / absorption catcher, not trend-following
- News events (FOMC, NFP, earnings) can cause false signals — avoid or widen stops
How to Use
1. Apply to high-liquidity symbols (NQ1!, ES1!, GC1!, BTCUSD, EURUSD, XAUUSD)
2. Timeframes: 3m–15m for scalping, 30m–1h for swing context
3. Trade during high-volume sessions (London/NY overlap for forex, US open for futures)
4. Look for confluence:
- Absorption + nearby support / demand zone → stronger long
- Rejection + nearby resistance / supply zone → stronger short
5. Forward-test on demo extensively — absorption setups are high-conviction but low-frequency
6. Always use proper position sizing — never risk more than 1–2% per trade
Publish Recommendation
- Use a clean chart: only this strategy, no extra indicators/drawings
- Show realistic Strategy Tester results with commission/slippage applied
- Screenshot during active session with visible absorption/rejection signal + background tint
Educational tool — open-source for learning VSA/order-flow concepts. This is a proxy approximation — not true delta/order-flow. Trading involves substantial risk of loss. Test thoroughly and trade responsibly.
Feedback welcome — especially parameter tuning ideas for different instruments! Strategy
All-in-One CVD: Failed Auction + Trap + Flow Classifications All-in-One CVD : Failed Auction/Trap + Flow Classifications (Colored Bars)
Description:
This script provides an advanced order flow and delta-based trading visualization designed to highlight key market microstructure events in real time. It combines Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD), failed auction detection, absorption tracking, continuation signals, and trap identification into a single, coherent tool with colored bars and visual markers. Unlike standard volume or trend-following indicators, this script focuses on aggressive order flow and price acceptance/rejection events, making it particularly suitable for scalping, intraday momentum trading, and identifying high-probability short-term setups.
Originality and Purpose:
Many scripts either show CVD or detect failed auctions separately, but this script integrates multiple advanced flow concepts into one indicator.
By combining CVD, normalized delta, strong delta thresholds, failed auctions, absorption, traps, and continuation patterns, traders can identify where aggressive buying or selling is being absorbed, where price is likely to continue, and where traps are forming.
The mashup is intentional: each component validates the other. For example, a failed auction signal without absorption is less significant, while a failed auction coinciding with absorption signals a true high-probability trap or reversal.
Failed auctions typically align with "Failed 2" patterns from The Strat by Rob Smith, providing additional confirmation using a well-established price action methodology.
How It Works:
Volume and Delta Calculation:
Computes buying and selling pressure from volume and bar structure (high/low/close).
Supports UltraData mode for enhanced volume calculations using security data.
Options for Cumulative Mode: Total, Periodic, or EMA-based CVD.
Normalized Delta and Strong Delta Detection:
Calculates normalized delta (z-score) to standardize flow across different volatility regimes.
Flags strong buying or selling when delta exceeds user-defined thresholds.
Failed Auction Detection:
Highlights bars where price attempted to break previous highs/lows but failed to sustain, signaling trapped aggressive participants.
True failed auctions can coincide with absorption for higher-probability setups.
Absorption:
Detects situations where strong aggressive flow is absorbed at key levels, showing institutional participation or liquidity consumption.
Bullish absorption occurs when aggressive buying is absorbed at previous lows; bearish absorption occurs when aggressive selling is absorbed at previous highs.
Flow Classification:
Continuation: Aggressive flow accepted by the market — often the next candle continues in the direction of the delta.
Important: A single continuation signal does not guarantee follow-through. Traders should view it as an indicator that aggressive participants are in control for the current candle, and consider market context, trend, and support/resistance before assuming continuation. Multiple consecutive continuation signals or confirmation with absorption/strong delta increases reliability.
Trap: Aggressive flow trapped — the market reverses after failed auction.
Absorption: Aggressive orders absorbed — market shows hesitation at tested levels.
Colored CVD Bars and Visual Markers:
Bars colored green/red/gray based on delta direction.
Visual markers indicate flow state: circles for continuation, X-cross for traps, triangles for absorption.
Works in real time — live candles are updated with flow state markers.
Alerts:
Custom alert conditions for each flow type: continuation, trap, and absorption.
Alerts provide actionable signals for automated monitoring or manual trading.
Trading Applications:
Trap Trading: Identify aggressive buyers/sellers who fail to push price and get trapped. Use trap signals to fade reversals.
Continuation Trading: Detect market acceptance of aggressive flow for trend-following or breakout strategies. Use caution: a single continuation signal indicates probability, not certainty, and should be confirmed with structural context.
Absorption Analysis: Spot where institutional participants absorb liquidity before a potential directional move.
Intraday Scalping: Combines delta, volume, failed auction logic, and Strat alignment for high-frequency setups.
Key Notes:
True failed auctions with significant market impact require absorption — otherwise, a simple failed attempt may be a weak signal.
The script works across multiple markets (Forex, Crypto, Stock) and supports live bar updates.
Users can adjust strong delta thresholds, period lengths, and cumulative modes to fit their preferred trading style or volatility regime.
Conclusion:
This all-in-one script provides traders with a comprehensive, visually intuitive, and real-time method to detect aggressive flow, failed auctions, absorption, and continuation patterns. By linking failed auctions to The Strat’s failed 2 patterns, and clarifying the probabilistic nature of continuation signals, it merges advanced delta analytics with proven price action methodology, making it highly original, actionable, and educational for understanding market order flow dynamics. Indicator
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Smart Money Concepts - Absorption Smart Money Concepts - Absorption (SMC-ABS)
Absorption event detector using split-volume VWMA ribbons, entropy filtering, and elasticity validation
Overview
This indicator highlights potential absorption/defense events: moments where price touches a volume-weighted band and then rejects, while additional filters confirm that market conditions are not random/noisy.
What it plots
• Energy ribbons (bands): two split-volume VWMA ribbon sets - Buy-weighted (cyan) and Sell-weighted (magma).
• ABS markers: printed when touch + rejection + validation conditions are met (see Logic section).
• Dashboard (HUD): real-time metrics such as price/volume z-scores, delta, entropy state, and resonance momentum states.
Core logic
1) Volume engine
The script builds Buy Volume and Sell Volume series using one of two modes:
• Geometry (candle-range split): estimates buy/sell participation from the close position within the candle range.
• Intrabar (precise): uses lower-timeframe up/down volume to derive buy/sell flows when data is available.
2) Split-VWMA resonance score
For multiple periods (5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50), the script computes:
• A standard SMA of price.
• A Buy-weighted VWMA of price (weighted by Buy Volume).
• A Sell-weighted VWMA of price (weighted by Sell Volume).
Resonance is derived from the normalized divergence between the SMA and the split VWMAs, aggregated across the available periods.
3) Validation filters
Signals can be filtered by the following components (each toggleable):
• Volume-weighted entropy: a fractal-efficiency style disorder metric (TR-sum vs range) adjusted by relative volume; high entropy blocks signals.
• Momentum alignment (resonance velocity) : direction filter requiring positive velocity for buy events and negative velocity for sell events.
• Elasticity (recoil vs penetration): rejection quality check based on the bounce-back strength relative to the penetration depth into the fast band.
Absorption event conditions (ABS markers)
ABS markers are generated using the fastest ribbon band (length 5) for the touch/rejection logic:
• Buy absorption: low touches/penetrates the Buy band and the candle closes back above it, with filters passing.
• Sell absorption: high touches/penetrates the Sell band and the candle closes back below it, with filters passing.
Note: acceleration/deceleration is displayed in the HUD as a state; the primary directional filter is the resonance velocity.
Settings
• Volume Model: choose Geometry or Intrabar.
• Intrabar LTF: lower timeframe used by the Intrabar model (only applies when Intrabar is selected).
• Global Lookback: lookback window used for z-score statistics and related calculations.
• Quantum Filters: toggles and thresholds for entropy, momentum alignment, and elasticity validation.
• Dashboard Settings :/ Energy Ribbons / Absorption Events: controls for visuals and filtering behavior.
Usage notes and limitations
• Signals are most reliable after candle close. On the forming candle, conditions can change until the bar closes.
• Results depend on the availability and quality of volume data for the selected symbol and exchange.
• The Geometry mode is an estimate based on candle structure; it is not tick-accurate order flow.
• Terms such as “quantum” and “physics” are metaphorical labels for statistical filters and validation heuristics.
Disclaimer
This tool is provided for analytical and educational use only. It does not constitute investment advice. Trading involves risk.
Important note about Intrabar data and PulseWire plan limits
This indicator is volume-dependent. When using the Intrabar model, the best results typically come from very low intrabar timeframes such as 1 tick or 1 second (if your symbol and data feed support it). Please check your PulseWire subscription plan and data entitlements - access to 1-second/1-tick lower timeframes is commonly restricted to higher-tier plans (often referred to as Premium/Ultra tiers). If intrabar data is not available, the script falls back to relative buy/sell volume estimation (Geometry mode), and results may be less precise.
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Effort-Result Divergence [Interakktive]The Effort-Result Divergence (ERD) measures whether volume effort is producing proportional price result. It quantifies the classic Wyckoff principle: when price moves easily, momentum is real; when price struggles despite heavy volume, absorption is occurring.
Think of ERD as "energy efficiency" for price movement — green means price is gliding, red means price is grinding.
█ WHAT IT DOES
• Measures volume EFFORT relative to average volume
• Measures price RESULT relative to ATR-normalized movement
• Computes ERD = Result minus Effort (each scaled 0-100)
• Flags statistical divergences via Z-score analysis
• Absorption events: high effort, low result (negative ERD)
• Vacuum events: low effort, high result (positive ERD)
█ WHAT IT DOES NOT DO
• NO buy/sell signals
• NO entry/exit recommendations
• NO alerts (v1 is educational only)
• NO performance claims or guarantees
This is a context tool for understanding market participation quality.
█ HOW IT WORKS
The ERD analyzes two dimensions of market activity and compares them.
EFFORT (Volume Intensity)
Compares current volume to a moving average baseline:
Effort Ratio = Volume ÷ SMA(Volume, Length)
Effort Score = clamp(100 × Effort Ratio ÷ Effort Cap)
High effort means above-average volume participation.
Low effort means below-average volume participation.
RESULT (Price Efficiency)
Measures how much price moved relative to expected volatility:
Result Ratio = |Close − Previous Close| ÷ ATR
Result Score = clamp(100 × Result Ratio ÷ Result Cap)
High result means price moved significantly for the volatility regime.
Low result means price barely moved despite market activity.
ERD SCORE
ERD = Result − Effort
• Positive ERD: Result exceeds effort → price moved easily (vacuum/thin liquidity)
• Negative ERD: Effort exceeds result → price struggled (absorption/accumulation)
• Near zero: Balanced effort-to-result relationship
STATISTICAL DIVERGENCE DETECTION
Z-score analysis identifies statistically significant extremes:
Z = (ERD − Mean) ÷ StdDev
• Absorption Event: Z ≤ −threshold (extreme negative ERD)
• Vacuum Event: Z ≥ +threshold (extreme positive ERD)
█ INTERPRETATION
GREEN BARS (Positive ERD)
Price moved with relatively little volume effort. This suggests:
• Thin liquidity / low resistance
• Strong directional interest
• Momentum is "real" — not forced
RED BARS (Negative ERD)
Heavy volume was used but price barely moved. This suggests:
• Absorption / accumulation occurring
• Large players opposing the move
• Inefficiency — someone is working hard for little result
THE KEY INSIGHT
When you see:
• Down moves = high effort (red spikes)
• Up moves = low effort (green bars)
This means: It's easier for price to go up than down.
That is asymmetric strength — classic bullish pressure.
The reverse (red on up moves, green on down moves) signals bearish pressure.
PRACTICAL RULES
Without any other indicators:
• Avoid shorting when ERD is mostly green and red spikes appear only on down candles
• Be cautious buying when ERD turns red on up candles (signals absorption of buying pressure)
• Vacuum events (extreme green) often precede continuation or pause — not violent reversal
• Absorption events (extreme red) often precede reversals or range formation
█ VOLUME DATA NOTE
This indicator uses the volume variable which represents:
• Exchange volume on stocks and futures
• Tick volume on Forex and CFD instruments
Tick volume is a proxy for activity, not actual exchange volume. The indicator remains useful on Forex as relative volume comparisons are still meaningful, but interpretation should account for this limitation.
█ INPUTS
Core Settings
• Volume Average Length: Baseline period for effort calculation (default: 20)
• ATR Length: Volatility normalization period (default: 14)
• Effort Cap: Volume ratio that maps to 100% effort (default: 3.0)
• Result Cap: ATR multiple that maps to 100% result (default: 1.0)
Divergence Detection
• Z-Score Lookback: Statistical analysis window (default: 100)
• Z-Score Threshold: Standard deviations for event flags (default: 2.0)
Visual Settings
• Show ERD Histogram: Toggle main display
• Show Zero Line: Toggle reference line
• Show Divergence Markers: Toggle event circles
• Show Effort/Result Lines: Display component breakdown
█ ORIGINALITY
While Wyckoff's effort-versus-result principle is well-established, existing implementations are typically:
• Purely visual with no quantification
• Pattern-based requiring subjective interpretation
• Not statistically normalized for comparison across instruments
ERD is original because it:
1. Normalizes both effort and result to 0-100 scales for direct comparison
2. Uses ATR for result normalization (adapts to volatility regime)
3. Applies statistical Z-score for objective divergence detection
4. Provides quantified output suitable for systematic analysis
█ DATA WINDOW EXPORTS
When enabled, the following values are exported:
• Effort (0-100)
• Result (0-100)
• ERD Score
• Z-Score
• Absorption Event (1/0)
• Vacuum Event (1/0)
█ SUITABLE MARKETS
Works on: Stocks, Futures, Forex, Crypto
Best on: Instruments with reliable volume data (stocks, futures, crypto)
Timeframes: All timeframes — interpretation adapts accordingly
█ RELATED
• Market Efficiency Ratio — measures price path efficiency
• Wyckoff Volume Spread Analysis — conceptual foundation
█ DISCLAIMER
This indicator is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own analysis before making trading decisions. Indicator
Absorption BubblesSUMMARY
This indicator visualizes absorption events by plotting bubbles on candle wicks where volume activity suggests one side of the market is absorbing the other’s pressure. Instead of raw volume, the script normalizes activity against a rolling standard deviation defined by the Lookback Period. Bubbles appear on upper or lower wicks depending on whether buyers or sellers are absorbing pressure. The goal is to highlight whether aggressive orders are being accepted or absorbed at key price points.
METHODOLOGY
Absorption occurs when one side of the market absorbs aggressive orders from the other, preventing continuation. The script measures normalized volume against a user‑defined threshold to filter out weaker signals.
Green bubbles on upper wicks → Selling absorption (buyers push price up, sellers absorb the buying).
Red bubbles on lower wicks → Buying absorption (sellers push price down, buyers absorb the selling).
Red‑colored bars highlight candles where large volume is concentrated inside the body, signifying aggressive selling activity.
Green‑colored bars highlight candles where large volume is concentrated inside the body, signifying aggressive buying activity.
The Lookback Period controls how many bars are used to calculate the rolling standard deviation of volume, letting traders adjust sensitivity to recent vs. longer‑term activity. Optional significant volume lines extend forward, marking areas where absorption was strongest.
FUNCTIONS
Normalized volume detection using rolling standard deviation
Adjustable Lookback Period for volume normalization
Dynamic bubble plotting on candle wicks (size scales with absorption strength)
Separate visualization for buying vs. selling absorption
Alerts for buying absorption, selling absorption, or any absorption event (only at bar close)
Bar coloring when large absorption occurs inside candle bodies
APPLICATION
Setup: Add the script to any chart and timeframe. Adjust the Absorption Threshold to filter out weaker bubbles and the Lookback Period to control how volume normalization is calculated. Red bubbles highlight buying absorption, often signalling potential price pivots - price can often go upwards from this. Green bubbles mark selling absorption, reflecting resistance to upward moves - price may go downwards from this.
Interpretation:
Green bubbles on upper wicks = sellers absorbing buying pressure.
Red bubbles on lower wicks = buyers absorbing selling pressure.
Larger bubbles = stronger absorption relative to recent volume.
Settings & Use:
Raising the Absorption Threshold filters out smaller bubbles, leaving only significant absorption events.
Changing the Lookback Period alters how “normal” volume is defined — shorter periods make the script more sensitive, longer periods smooth out noise.
Alerts can be set for buying absorption, selling absorption, or any absorption event, and they only trigger at bar close to avoid noise. Indicator
Hazel nut BB Strategy, volume base- lite versionHazel nut BB Strategy, volume base — lite version
Having knowledge and information in financial markets is only useful when a trader operates with a well-defined trading strategy. Trading strategies assist in capital management, profit-taking, and reducing potential losses.
This strategy is built upon the core principle of supply and demand dynamics. Alongside this foundation, one of the widely used technical tools — the Bollinger Bands — is employed to structure a framework for profit management and risk control.
In this strategy, the interaction of these tools is explained in detail. A key point to note is that for calculating buy and sell volumes, a lower timeframe function is used. When applied with a tick-level resolution, this provides the most precise measurement of buyer/seller flows. However, this comes with a limitation of reduced historical depth. Users should be aware of this trade-off: if precise tick-level data is required, shorter timeframes should be considered to extend historical coverage .
The strategy offers multiple configuration options. Nevertheless, it should be treated strictly as a supportive tool rather than a standalone trading system. Decisions must integrate personal analysis and other instruments. For example, in highly volatile assets with narrow ranges, it is recommended to adjust profit-taking and stop-loss percentages to smaller values.
◉ Volume Settings
• Buyer and seller volume (up/down volume) are requested from a lower timeframe, with an option to override the automatic resolution.
• A global lookback period is applied to calculate moving averages and cumulative sums of buy/sell/delta volumes.
• Ratios of buyers/sellers to total volume are derived both on the current bar and across the lookback window.
◉ Bollinger Band
• Bands are computed using configurable moving averages (SMA, EMA, RMA, WMA, VWMA).
• Inputs allow control of length, standard deviation multiplier, and offset.
• The basis, upper, and lower bands are plotted, with a shaded background between them.
◉ Progress & Proximity
• Relative position of the price to the Bollinger basis is expressed as percentages (qPlus/qMinus).
• “Near band” conditions are triggered when price progress toward the upper or lower band exceeds a user-defined threshold (%).
• A signed score (sScore) represents how far the close has moved above or below the basis relative to band width.
◉ Info Table
• Optional compact table summarizing:
• - Upper/lower band margins
• - Buyer/seller volumes with moving averages
• - Delta and cumulative delta
• - Buyer/seller ratios per bar and across the window
• - Money flow values (buy/sell/delta × price) for bar-level and summed periods
• The table is neutral-colored and resizable for different chart layouts.
◉ Zone Event Gate
• Tracks entry into and exit from “near band” zones.
• Arming logic: a side is armed when price enters a band proximity zone.
• Trigger logic: on exit, a trade event is generated if cumulative buyer or seller volume dominates over a configurable window.
◉ Trading Logic
• Orders are placed only on zone-exit events, conditional on volume dominance.
• Position sizing is defined as a fixed percentage of strategy equity.
• Long entries occur when leaving the lower zone with buyer dominance; short entries occur when leaving the upper zone with seller dominance.
◉ Exit Rules
• Open positions are managed by a strict priority sequence:
• 1. Stop-loss (% of entry price)
• 2. Take-profit (% of entry price)
• 3. Opposite-side event (zone exit with dominance in the other direction)
• Stop-loss and take-profit levels are configurable
◉ Notes
• This lite version is intended to demonstrate the interaction of Bollinger Bands and volume-based dominance logic.
• It provides a framework to observe how price reacts at band boundaries under varying buy/sell pressure, and how zone exits can be systematically converted into entry/exit signals.
When configuring this strategy, it is essential to carefully review the settings within the Strategy Tester. Ensure that the chosen parameters and historical data options are correctly aligned with the intended use. Accurate back testing depends on applying proper configurations for historical reference. The figure below illustrates sample result and configuration type.
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Climax Absorption Engine [AlgoPoint]Overview
Have you ever noticed that during a sharp, fast-moving trend, the single candle with the highest volume often appears right at the end, just before the price reverses? This is no coincidence. It's the footprint of a Climax Event.
This indicator is designed to detect these critical moments of maximum panic (capitulation) and maximum euphoria (FOMO). These are the moments when retail traders are driven by emotion, creating a massive pool of liquidity. The "Climax Absorption Engine" identifies when Smart Money is likely absorbing this liquidity to enter large positions against the crowd, right before a potential reversal.
It's a tool built not just on mathematical formulas, but on the principles of market psychology and smart money activity.
How It Works: The 3-Step Logic
The indicator uses a sequential, three-step process to identify high-probability reversal setups:
1. Momentum Move Detection: First, the engine identifies a period of strong, directional momentum. It looks for a series of consecutive, same-colored candles and confirms that the move is backed by a steeply sloped moving average. This ensures we are only looking for climactic events at the end of a significant, non-random move.
2. Climax Candle Identification: Within this momentum move, the indicator scans for a candle with abnormally high volume—a volume spike that is significantly larger than the recent average. This candle is marked on your chart with a diamond shape and is identified as the Climax Candle. This is the point of peak emotion and the primary area of interest. No signal is generated yet.
3. Absorption & Reversal Confirmation: A climax is a warning, not a signal. The final signal is only triggered after the market confirms the reversal.
- For a BUY Signal: After a bearish (red) Climax Candle, the indicator waits for a subsequent green candle to close decisively above the midpoint of the Climax Candle. This confirms that the panic selling has been absorbed by buyers.
- For a SELL Signal: After a bullish (green) Climax Candle, it waits for a subsequent red candle to close decisively below the midpoint. This confirms that the euphoric buying has evaporated.
How to Interpret & Use This Indicator
- The Diamond Shape: A diamond shape on your chart is an early warning. It signifies that a climax event has occurred and the underlying trend is exhausted. This is the time to pay close attention and prepare for a potential reversal.
- The BUY/SELL Labels: These are the final, actionable signals. They appear only after the reversal has been confirmed by price action.
- A BUY signal suggests that capitulation selling is over, and buyers have absorbed the pressure.
- A SELL signal suggests that FOMO buying is over, and sellers are now in control.
Key Settings
- Momentum Detection: Adjust the number of consecutive bars and the EMA slope required to define a valid momentum move.
- Climax Detection: Fine-tune the sensitivity of the volume spike detection using the Volume Multiplier. Higher values will find only the most extreme events.
- Confirmation Window: Define how many bars the indicator should wait for a reversal candle after a climax event before the setup is cancelled. Indicator
CVD Absorption + Confirmation [Orderflow & Volume]This indicator detects bullish and bearish absorption setups by combining Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) with price action, candlestick, and volume confirmations.
🔹 What is Absorption?
Absorption happens when aggressive buyers/sellers push CVD to new highs or lows, but price fails to follow through.
Bearish absorption: CVD makes a higher high, but price does not.
Bullish absorption: CVD makes a lower low, but price does not.
This often signals that limit orders are absorbing aggressive market orders, creating potential reversal points.
🔹 Confirmation Patterns
Absorption signals are only shown if they are validated by one of the following patterns:
Engulfing candle with low volume → reversal faces little resistance.
Engulfing candle with high volume → strong aggressive participation.
Pin bar with high volume → absorption visible in the wick.
CVD flattening / slope reversal → shift in aggressive order flow.
🔹 Signals
✅ Bullish absorption confirmed → Green label below the bar.
❌ Bearish absorption confirmed → Red label above the bar.
Each label represents a potential reversal setup after orderflow absorption is validated.
🔹 Alerts
Built-in alerts are included for both bullish and bearish confirmations, so you can track setups in real-time without watching the chart 24/7.
📌 How to Use:
Best applied at key levels (supply/demand, VWAP, OR, liquidity zones).
Look for confluence with your trading strategy before taking entries.
Works on all markets and timeframes where volume is reliable.
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[Kpt-Ahab] Poor Mans Orderflow SimulatorScript 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. Indicator
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Fair Value Gaps Setup 01 [TradingFinder] FVG Absorption + CHoCH🔵 Introduction
🟣 Market Structures
Market structures exhibit a fractal and nested nature, which leads us to classify them into internal (minor) and external (major) categories. Definitions of market structure vary, with different methodologies such as Smart Money and ICT offering distinct interpretations.
To identify market structure, the initial step involves examining key highs and lows. An uptrend is characterized by successive highs and lows that are higher than their predecessors. Conversely, a downtrend is marked by successive lows and highs that are lower than their previous counterparts.
🟣 Market Trends and Movements
Market trends consist of two primary types of movements :
Impulsive Movements : These movements align with the main trend and are characterized by high strength and momentum.
Corrective Movements : These movements counter the main trend and are marked by lower strength and momentum.
🟣 Break of Structure (BOS)
In a downtrend, a Break of Structure (BOS) occurs when the price falls below the previous low and establishes a new low (LL). In an uptrend, a BOS, also known as a Market Structure Break (MSB), happens when the price rises above the last high.
To confirm a trend, at least one BOS is necessary, which requires the price to close at least one candle beyond the previous high or low.
🟣 Change of Character (CHOCH)
Change of Character (CHOCH) is a crucial concept in market structure analysis, indicating a shift in trend. A trend concludes with a CHOCH, also referred to as a Market Structure Shift (MSS).
For example, in a downtrend, the price continues to drop with BOS, showcasing the trend's strength. However, when the price rises and exceeds the last high, a CHOCH occurs, signaling a potential transition from a downtrend to an uptrend.
It is essential to note that a CHOCH does not immediately indicate a buy trade. Instead, it is prudent to wait for a BOS in the upward direction to confirm the uptrend. Unlike BOS, a CHOCH confirmation does not require a candle to close; merely breaking the previous high or low with the candle's wick is sufficient.
🟣 Spike | Inefficiency | Imbalance
All these terms mean fast price movement in the shortest possible time.
🟣 Fair Value Gap (FVG)
To pinpoint the "Fair Value Gap" (FVG) on a chart, a detailed candle-by-candle analysis is necessary. This process involves focusing on candles with substantial bodies and evaluating them in relation to the candles immediately before and after them.
Here are the steps :
Identify the Central Candle : Look for a candle with a large body.
Examine Adjacent Candles : The candles before and after this central candle should have long shadows, and their bodies must not overlap with the body of the central candle.
Determine the FVG Range : The distance between the shadows of the first and third candles defines the FVG range.
This method helps in accurately identifying the Fair Value Gap, which is crucial for understanding market inefficiencies and potential price movements.
🟣 Setup
This setup is based on Market Structure and FVG. After a change of character and the formation of FVG in the last lag of the price movement, we are looking for trading positions in the price pullback.
Bullish Setup :
Bearish Setup :
🔵 How to Use
After forming the setup, you can enter the trade using a pending order or after receiving confirmation. To increase the probability of success, you can adjust the pivot period market structure settings or modify the market movement coefficient in the formation leg of the FVG.
Bullish Setup :
Bearish Setup :
🔵 Setting
Pivot Period of Market Structure Detector :
This parameter allows you to configure the zigzag period based on pivots. Adjusting this helps in accurately detecting order blocks.
Show major Bullish ChoCh Lines :
You can toggle the visibility of the Demand Main Zone and "ChoCh" Origin, and customize their color as needed.
Show major Bearish ChoCh Lines :
Similar to the Demand Main Zone, you can control the visibility and color of the Supply Main Zone and "ChoCh" Origin.
FVG Detector Multiplier Factor :
This feature lets you adjust the size of the moves forming the Fair Value Gaps (FVGs) using the Average True Range (ATR). The default value is 1, suitable for identifying most setups. Adjust this value based on the specific symbol and market for optimal results.
FVG Validity Period :
This parameter defines the validity period of an FVG in terms of the number of candles. By default, an FVG remains valid for up to 15 candles, but you can adjust this period as needed.
Mitigation Level FVG :
This setting establishes the basic level of an FVG. When the price reaches this level, the FVG is considered mitigated.
Level in Low-Risk Zone :
This feature aims to reduce risk by dividing the FVG into two equal areas: "Premium" (upper area) and "Discount" (lower area). For lower risk, ensure that "Demand FVG" is in the "Discount" area and "Supply FVG" in the "Premium" area. This feature is off by default.
Show or Hide :
Given the potential abundance of setups, displaying all on the chart can be overwhelming. By default, only the last setup is shown, but you can enable the option to view all setups.
Alert Settings :
On / Off : Toggle alerts on or off.
Message Frequency : Determine how often alerts are triggered.
Options include :
"All" (alerts every time the function is called)
"Once Per Bar" (alerts only on the first call within the bar)
"Once Per Bar Close" (alerts only at the last script execution of the real-time bar upon closing)
The default setting is "Once Per Bar".
Show Alert Time by Time Zone : Set the alert time based on your preferred time zone, such as "UTC-4" for New York time. The default is "UTC".
Display More Info : Optionally show additional details like the price range of the order blocks and the date, hour, and minute in the alert message. Set this to "Off" if you prefer not to receive this information.
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OrderFlow Absorption IndicatorWhat it Does
The OrderFlow Absorption Indicator marks areas where the price absorbs a large volume of aggressive market trades. This indicates areas where price may bounce back due to large limit (resting) orders absorbing significant aggressor volume (market orders). Absorption can also be seen as "preventing" or "stopping" the other side from breaking through a price level (e.g. bids stopping an influx of sell market orders). Absorption may signal a change in sentiment, potentially leading to a pullback or reversal.
An Example of Absorption
Of course, it is not always the case that such bullish absorption will initiate a trend as the example above. The OrderFlow Absorption Indicator merely serves as a tool for spotting possible absorption points in the market which you can incorporate into your trading arsenal.
How it Works
The indicator actively monitors price changes and records volume accumulated at a price level. If the price bounces back to at least where it was before the current price move, the indicator records this as absorption, provided it meets the Volume Requirement and optional Time Requirement.
How to Use it
1. Set Parameters
Choose your desired tick size and volume filter value. If unsure, refer to the table on the top right of the chart for recommended values. An automatic volume limit filter mode is also available.
Automatic Limit Mode : Enable this mode to have the indicator automatically select a volume filter value. It calculates the standard deviation of the last n minutes of volume and multiplies it by a volume multiplier. You can adjust these parameters.
Higher Volume Filter : Setting a higher volume filter value results in fewer, but higher quality detections, reducing noise.
2. Enabling the Time Limit
Enabling the time limit further improves detection quality by filtering out price levels that can defend against quick, sudden aggressive orders, acting as confirmation and indicating strong sentiment and resilient liquidity.
3. Enabling Historical Data Absorption
The indicator can also detect absorption in historical data, though less accurately than in real-time due to OHLCV aggregation.
You can select the granularity of historical data.
Lower granularity (e.g., 1 second) : Provides more accurate detections but may slow down the indicator.
Higher granularity : Improves speed but reduces detection accuracy.
Other Features
Hovering : When hovering over an absorption point, the interface reveals the price where the absorption occurred, along with the volume absorbed by the bids and asks, as well as the volume filter value used.
Delta Mode : In Delta mode, the system calculates the difference between the volume absorbed by bids and asks, revealing points only when the absolute value of this difference exceeds the volume filter value. Especially useful for larger tick sizes.
Troubleshooting
If the indicator doesn't mark anything, it means the traded volume hasn't exceeded the set volume filter value within the specified price intervals(tick size) and time limit. Adjust these settings as necessary. Indicator
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VWAP RangeThe VWAP Range indicator is a highly versatile and innovative tool designed with trading signals for trading the supply and demand within consolidation ranges.
What's a VWAP?
A VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price) represents an equilibrium point in the market, balancing supply and demand over a specified period. Unlike simple moving averages, VWAP gives more weight to periods with higher volume. This is crucial because large volumes indicate significant trading activity, often by institutional traders, whose actions can reflect deeper market insights or create substantial market movements. The VWAP is also often used as a benchmark to evaluate the efficiency of executed trades. If a trader buys below the VWAP and sells above it, they are generally considered to have transacted favourably.
This is how it works:
Multiple VWAP Anchors:
This indicator uses multiple VWAPs anchored to different optional time periods, such as Daily, Weekly, Monthly, as well as to the highest high a lowest low within those periods. This multiplicity allows for a comprehensive view of the market’s average price based on volume and price, tailored to different trading styles and strategies.
Dynamic and Fixed Periods:
Traders can choose between using dynamic ranges, which reset at the start of each selected period, and specifying a date and time for a particular fixed range to trade. This flexibility is crucial for analyzing price movements within specific ranges or market phases.
Fixed ranges allow VWAPs to be calculated and anchored to a significant market event, the beginning of a consolidation phase or after a major news announcement.
Signal Generation:
The indicator generates buy and sell signals based on the relationship of the price to the VWAPs. It also allows for setting a maximum number of signals in one direction to avoid overtrading or pyramiding. Be sure to wait for the candle close before trading on the signals.
Average Buy/Sell Signal Lines:
Lines can be plotted to display the average buy and sell signal prices. The difference between the lines shows the average profit per trade when trading on the signals in that range. It's a good way to see how profitable a range is on average without backtesting the signals. The lines will also often turn into support and resistance areas, similar to value areas in a volume profile.
Customizable Settings:
Traders have control over various settings, such as the VWAP calculation method and bar color. There are also tooltips for every function.
Hidden Feature:
There's a subtle feature in this indicator: if you have 'Indicator values' turned on in PulseWire, you'll see a Sell/Buy Ratio displayed only in the status line. This ratio indicates whether there are more sell signals than buy signals in a range, regardless of the Max Signals setting. A red value above 1 suggests that the market is trending upward, indicating you might want to hold your long positions a bit longer. Conversely, a green value below 1 implies a downward trend.
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