Robby DSS Bressert Colored DotsIntroduction
The Robby DSS Bressert Colored Dots is a technical analysis tool designed to measure momentum and identify potential overbought or oversold conditions in a market. It is a visually enhanced version of the Double Smoothed Stochastic (DSS) indicator, which was developed to be a smoother and more responsive version of the traditional Stochastic Oscillator.
This specific version provides at-a-glance information about momentum shifts through the use of colored dots, making it easy to interpret.
The Core Engine: DSS Bressert
The foundation of this indicator is the Double Smoothed Stochastic, a concept attributed to both William Blau and Walter Bressert, who introduced similar ideas. The goal of the DSS is to filter out the "noise" and false signals common in standard oscillators without introducing significant lag.
It achieves this through a two-step smoothing process:
First Smoothing: A standard Stochastic value is calculated based on the price. This value is then smoothed using an Exponential Moving Average (EMA). This creates a cleaner, less erratic line than the raw stochastic.
Second Smoothing: The indicator then takes this newly smoothed line and performs a second Stochastic calculation on it. This result is then smoothed one final time with another EMA.
This double-application of smoothing results in a very clean oscillator line that reacts quickly to price changes but is less prone to whipsaws.
The Visual Modification: "Robby" Colored Dots
The "Robby DSS Bressert Colored Dots" version takes the powerful DSS calculation and adds a unique visual layer for easier interpretation.
Colored Dots: Instead of plotting a continuous line, the indicator displays a dot for each candle. The color of this dot instantly tells you about the indicator's momentum:
Lime/Green dots appear when the DSS value is rising, indicating bullish or positive momentum.
Red dots appear when the DSS value is falling, indicating bearish or negative momentum.
If the value is unchanged, the dot retains the color of the previous one.
The "Robby" Name: In trading communities like Forex Factory and MQL5, it's common for programmers to modify popular indicators. These enhanced versions are often named after the member who created or popularized them. The "Robby" version specifically refers to this popular colored-dot modification of the DSS Bressert.
How to Interpret and Use It
Traders typically use the Robby DSS Bressert Colored Dots in a few key ways:
Momentum Shifts: The most straightforward signal is the change of dot color. A switch from red to lime can signal that downside momentum is waning and a potential move up is beginning. A switch from lime to red signals the opposite.
Overbought & Oversold Conditions: Like a standard stochastic, the indicator uses levels (typically 80 and 20).
When the dots are above 80, the market is considered overbought. A color change from lime to red in this zone can be a strong signal for a potential reversal down.
When the dots are below 20, the market is considered oversold. A color change from red to lime here can signal a potential reversal up.
Trend Confirmation: In a strong uptrend, traders might ignore red dots and use the appearance of lime dots in the oversold zone (or after a minor pullback) as a signal to join the trend. The opposite is true in a downtrend.
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This is just an indicator that can found publicly online for mt4, and just translated it to Pinescript.
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