Nonparametric Relative Momentum [BackQuant]Nonparametric Relative Momentum
Overview
Nonparametric Relative Momentum is a percentile-rank oscillator that measures where the current price or momentum observation sits relative to its own recent empirical history.
Unlike conventional momentum oscillators that transform price using fixed arithmetic relationships, this indicator uses rank statistics . The current observation is compared directly against the previous values in a rolling window and converted into a percentile score from 0 to 100.
The result answers a simple question:
How extreme is the current observation relative to what this market has actually done recently?
Two calculation modes are available:
Price ranks the selected price source directly.
Momentum first measures price change across a configurable horizon, then ranks that momentum against its own recent history.
The oscillator also includes:
Mid-rank handling for tied observations.
Optional output smoothing.
An EMA signal line.
Configurable overbought and oversold zones.
Stepped intensity colouring as the rank becomes more extreme.
Main-chart candle colouring from the 50 midline regime.
Alerts for midline, extreme-zone and signal-line crossings.
Why “nonparametric”?
In statistics, a parametric method generally assumes that data can be described by a particular distribution or by parameters associated with that distribution.
A nonparametric method does not require the same distributional assumption.
Percentile ranks are a classic example.
The oscillator does not need to assume that recent price changes are:
Normally distributed.
Symmetric.
Constant in volatility.
Characterised by a stable mean and standard deviation.
Instead, it works directly from the ordering of the observed data.
If the current momentum observation is greater than almost every momentum observation in the recent window, it receives a high rank.
If it is lower than almost everything observed recently, it receives a low rank.
This makes the oscillator fundamentally relative to the market’s own recent empirical distribution.
Core calculation
The calculation occurs in three stages:
Select the series to rank.
Calculate its empirical percentile rank.
Optionally smooth that rank and calculate a signal average.
The selected ranking target depends on the Rank Target input.
Price Mode
In Price mode:
Target = Selected Price Source
The current source value is compared with the previous values in the Rank Window.
This answers:
Where is current price positioned within its recent price distribution?
A value near 100 means current price is above almost every observation in the comparison window.
A value near 0 means it is below almost every observation.
A value near 50 means it sits near the middle of its recent distribution.
Because Price mode ranks the price level itself, it behaves somewhat like a stochastic or price-position oscillator, although the calculation is based on empirical ranking rather than highest-lowest range normalisation.
Momentum Mode
Momentum mode first calculates:
Momentum = Source - Source
This measures the absolute price change across the selected Momentum Length.
The resulting momentum series is then percentile-ranked over the Rank Window.
The oscillator therefore answers:
How strong is the current momentum observation compared with recent momentum observations?
This is different from asking whether price itself is historically high or low.
For example, price can be near a recent high while momentum has weakened considerably. In that situation:
Price mode may remain highly ranked.
Momentum mode may fall toward the centre or lower half of the distribution.
Conversely, price does not need to be at a long-term extreme for momentum to rank very highly if the current change is unusually strong relative to recent movements.
Why Momentum mode is different from traditional RSI
The standard Relative Strength Index developed by J. Welles Wilder compares smoothed positive and negative price changes.
Its calculation depends on the relative magnitude of average gains and average losses.
Nonparametric Relative Momentum does not use that formula.
Instead:
A momentum observation is calculated.
That observation is ranked against its own historical sample.
For this reason, Momentum mode can be thought of as a rank-based relative momentum oscillator .
Both traditional RSI and this oscillator are bounded between 0 and 100, but the meaning of those values is different.
For example:
RSI = 90
means the balance of smoothed gains versus losses has produced an RSI reading of 90.
Nonparametric Relative Momentum = 90
means the current momentum observation ranks around the upper end of its recent empirical momentum distribution.
That distinction is important.
Percentile rank calculation
For each bar, the indicator compares the current target with every observation in the preceding Rank Window.
It counts:
How many previous values are below the current value.
How many previous values are exactly equal to it.
The percentile rank is then:
Rank = 100 × (Values Below + 0.5 × Equal Values) / Window Length
This produces an oscillator between 0 and 100.
Why use rank instead of magnitude?
Consider two markets.
Market A may normally move only 0.5% over the selected momentum horizon.
Market B may routinely move 5%.
A raw momentum threshold cannot be interpreted the same way for both.
Ranking changes the question.
Instead of asking:
How many points or percent did this market move?
the oscillator asks:
How unusual is this move relative to this market’s own recent behaviour?
This allows the same 0–100 framework to adapt naturally to different price scales and volatility regimes.
Mid-rank treatment of ties
A simple percentile implementation might count only observations strictly below the current value.
That can distort the result when repeated values occur.
This indicator uses mid-rank treatment .
If historical observations equal the current value, each tie contributes one half rather than being classified entirely above or below.
For example, suppose:
40% of observations are below the current value.
20% are exactly equal.
40% are above.
The mid-rank result is:
40 + 0.5 × 20 = 50
This places the tied observation at the centre of its equal-value group.
Mid-ranks are commonly used in rank-based statistics because they provide a more balanced treatment of ties.
Rank Window
The Rank Window determines how much historical data defines the current empirical distribution.
A shorter Rank Window:
Adapts quickly.
Responds strongly to recent regime changes.
Produces more rapid movement between percentiles.
Can create noisier extreme readings.
A longer Rank Window:
Builds the ranking from a larger sample.
Produces a more stable percentile estimate.
Makes extremes harder to reach.
Responds more slowly when market behaviour changes.
The window therefore controls the memory of the oscillator.
It does not smooth the underlying target directly. It changes the reference distribution against which the target is ranked.
Momentum Length
Momentum Length is used only when Rank Target is set to Momentum.
It controls the horizon over which price change is measured:
Momentum = Current Source - Source from Momentum Length bars ago
Shorter values:
Measure faster momentum.
React to shorter impulses.
Change direction more frequently.
Longer values:
Measure broader displacement.
Focus on more persistent movement.
Ignore more short-term fluctuation.
The Momentum Length and Rank Window perform separate roles.
Momentum Length determines what movement is measured.
Rank Window determines the historical sample against which that movement is judged.
Output Smoothing
The raw percentile rank can optionally be passed through an EMA.
A value of 1 leaves the rank effectively unsmoothed.
Higher values:
Reduce rapid rank fluctuations.
Create a smoother oscillator.
Reduce short-lived extreme readings.
Introduce additional lag.
The smoothing occurs after the percentile calculation.
It does not change how observations are ranked.
The 50 midline
The oscillator is centred around 50.
A value above 50 means the current observation ranks above the midpoint of its recent distribution.
A value below 50 means it ranks below the midpoint.
The interpretation depends on the selected mode.
Price mode above 50
Current price is positioned in the upper half of its recent price distribution.
Price mode below 50
Current price is positioned in the lower half.
Momentum mode above 50
Current momentum is stronger than roughly the middle of its recent momentum observations.
Momentum mode below 50
Current momentum is weaker relative to its recent distribution.
The indicator also uses this midline to colour main-chart candles:
Above or equal to 50 = bullish colour.
Below 50 = bearish colour.
This provides a simple relative-regime view on the price chart.
Percentile extremes
Because the oscillator represents rank rather than an unbounded magnitude, readings near 0 and 100 carry a straightforward interpretation.
Near 100
The current observation is greater than almost every value in the recent comparison window.
Near 0
The current observation is lower than almost every value.
These are empirical extremes.
They do not mean price or momentum cannot become more extreme.
A value near 100 can persist while a strong trend continues because new observations may repeatedly remain near the top of the evolving distribution.
Likewise, readings near 0 can persist during sustained downside momentum.
Overbought and Oversold zones
The default static zones are:
Overbought: 90–100
Oversold: 0–10
These are configurable.
The labels “overbought” and “oversold” describe statistical location, not guaranteed reversal conditions.
An overbought reading means:
The ranked observation is near the top of its recent empirical distribution.
An oversold reading means:
It is near the bottom.
During a range, these areas may help identify local extremes.
During a persistent trend, the oscillator can remain in an extreme zone for extended periods.
The zones should therefore be interpreted together with:
Trend context.
Price structure.
Oscillator direction.
Signal-line behaviour.
Why 90/10 instead of 70/30?
Traditional RSI commonly uses 70 and 30.
That convention does not need to apply to a percentile-rank oscillator.
A rank above 90 means the current observation is in approximately the upper tail of the recent empirical sample, while a reading below 10 represents the lower tail.
Using more extreme default zones makes them intentionally selective.
Users who want broader zones can move the boundaries toward values such as 80 and 20.
Signal line
The white Moving Average line is an EMA of the final oscillator:
Signal = EMA(Percentile Rank Oscillator, Signal Length)
This provides a slower reference against which short-term rank movement can be compared.
Oscillator above signal
The percentile rank is strengthening relative to its own recent smoothed level.
Oscillator below signal
The rank is weakening.
Crossovers can be used to identify changes in short-term momentum within the broader percentile regime.
For example:
A bullish crossover below the oversold zone can indicate rank beginning to recover from an extreme.
A bearish crossover above the overbought zone can indicate deterioration from an upper-tail reading.
A crossover near 50 may represent a more neutral momentum transition.
Signal crosses should not be interpreted independently from oscillator location.
Stepped oscillator colouring
The oscillator uses stepped colour intensity based on its position relative to the 50 midline.
Above 50, colours progressively strengthen as the percentile reaches higher levels.
Below 50, bearish intensity progressively strengthens as the percentile falls.
The main regions are approximately:
50–62.5: modest positive rank.
62.5–75: strengthening positive rank.
75–90: strong positive rank.
90–99: upper-tail extreme.
99–100: exceptional upper-tail rank.
The lower half mirrors this concept:
37.5–50: modest negative rank.
25–37.5: weakening relative state.
10–25: strong negative rank.
1–10: lower-tail extreme.
0–1: exceptional lower-tail rank.
These colours do not introduce additional calculations or signals.
They visually communicate how far the oscillator has moved into its empirical distribution.
Column presentation
The percentile oscillator is plotted as columns around a histogram base of 50.
This means:
Values above 50 extend upward.
Values below 50 extend downward from the midline.
Although the numerical scale remains 0–100, this presentation visually emphasises deviation from the centre of the distribution.
The 50 level therefore functions as the oscillator’s equilibrium reference.
Price mode versus Momentum mode
The two modes answer different questions and should not be treated interchangeably.
Price Mode
Asks:
Where is price relative to its recent distribution?
This makes it useful for:
Range position.
Breakout context.
Relative price extremes.
Stochastic-like analysis.
Momentum Mode
Asks:
Where is current price change relative to the recent distribution of price changes?
This makes it useful for:
Momentum expansion.
Momentum exhaustion.
Relative impulse analysis.
Trend-strength transitions.
Momentum mode can identify weakening momentum before price itself leaves the upper part of its distribution.
Price mode can remain elevated simply because the market is still trading near recent highs.
Example: strong uptrend
Suppose price has been rising steadily.
Price Mode may remain above 90 because current price continually sits near the upper edge of its recent range.
Momentum Mode may behave differently:
It can rise toward 100 during acceleration.
Fall back toward 50 when the trend continues at a more ordinary pace.
Drop below 50 if momentum deteriorates significantly even while price remains relatively high.
This distinction can help separate price location from momentum condition .
Example: volatility regime change
Suppose a market normally changes by only small amounts, then suddenly produces a large directional move.
Raw momentum alone shows a large number.
The percentile rank provides additional context by showing whether that movement is unusual relative to the recent distribution.
If the current momentum is greater than nearly every recent observation, the oscillator moves toward 100.
If the market has already experienced many similarly large moves, the same absolute momentum may receive a much less extreme rank.
The indicator therefore adapts automatically to changing empirical behaviour without requiring fixed momentum thresholds.
Midline crossings
A crossover above 50 indicates the ranked series has moved into the upper half of its recent distribution.
A cross below 50 indicates movement into the lower half.
In Momentum mode, these crossings can be used as a simple relative momentum regime:
Above 50 = comparatively stronger momentum state.
Below 50 = comparatively weaker momentum state.
In Price mode, they indicate whether price is above or below the central portion of its recent rank distribution.
These crossings also control the optional main-chart candle colours.
Extreme-zone crossings
The indicator provides alerts when:
The oscillator crosses upward into the overbought zone.
The oscillator crosses downward into the oversold zone.
These alerts identify entry into an extreme percentile area.
They do not indicate that the extreme has ended.
For reversal-oriented analysis, a trader may instead monitor:
A subsequent exit from the zone.
A signal-line crossover.
Divergence with price.
A break in market structure.
Divergence interpretation
Because Momentum mode ranks momentum rather than price, it can also be useful for examining momentum divergence.
For example:
Price may make a higher high while the oscillator produces a lower percentile peak.
This indicates that the latest momentum observation is less exceptional relative to its recent history than it was during the previous price high.
The reverse can occur at lows.
As with conventional divergence, this is evidence of changing momentum characteristics, not confirmation that price must reverse.
How to use the indicator
1. Relative momentum regime
In Momentum mode, use the 50 midline as a simple regime reference:
Above 50 = positive relative momentum state.
Below 50 = negative relative momentum state.
2. Momentum extremes
Use the configurable zones to identify unusually high or low momentum ranks.
Rather than automatically fading these conditions, determine whether the market is:
Trending.
Exhausting.
Breaking out.
Returning toward equilibrium.
3. Signal-line transitions
Oscillator and signal-line crosses can help identify shorter-term changes in rank direction.
The location of the crossover matters.
A bullish crossover at 5 carries different context from one at 95.
4. Price-distribution analysis
Switch to Price mode when the objective is to measure where the current market sits within its recent price distribution.
This can be useful for:
Breakout analysis.
Range positioning.
Relative high/low detection.
5. Trend confirmation
Momentum remaining consistently above 50 can support an existing bullish trend.
Momentum remaining below 50 can support a bearish trend.
Repeated oscillation around 50 indicates that relative momentum is changing sides frequently.
6. Candle regime colouring
The optional overlay candles make the oscillator’s midline state visible directly on the main price chart.
This can be useful when the oscillator pane is being used primarily for extremes and signal-line analysis.
Input guide
Rank Target
Selects what is percentile-ranked.
Price ranks the source itself.
Momentum ranks its change over the selected Momentum Length.
Rank Window
Controls the empirical comparison sample.
Longer values are smoother and statistically broader. Shorter values adapt more quickly.
Momentum Length
Controls the displacement horizon in Momentum mode.
It has no effect in Price mode.
Output Smoothing
Applies optional EMA smoothing to the percentile rank.
1 produces the raw rank.
Signal Length
Controls the EMA signal line.
Shorter values follow the oscillator more closely. Longer values produce slower crossover signals.
Overbought Zone
Sets the lower boundary of the upper extreme area.
Oversold Zone
Sets the upper boundary of the lower extreme area.
How this differs from RSI
Traditional RSI:
Separates gains and losses.
Smooths their magnitude.
Calculates a relative-strength ratio.
Transforms that ratio onto a 0–100 scale.
Nonparametric Relative Momentum:
Calculates price or momentum directly.
Ranks the current observation against historical observations.
Uses no gain/loss ratio.
Uses no assumed distribution.
The identical 0–100 scale therefore represents a different statistical concept.
How this differs from Stochastic
A conventional stochastic oscillator measures where current price lies between the highest high and lowest low of a window.
Its basic concept is:
(Current - Lowest) / (Highest - Lowest)
Nonparametric Price mode instead asks how many historical observations are below the current price.
This distinction matters because the rank considers the entire empirical ordering of the sample, not only its two extreme endpoints.
Two windows can have identical highs, lows and current price but different internal distributions.
A stochastic calculation can return the same value in both cases, while percentile rank can differ because the number of observations above and below the current price is different.
How this differs from a Z-score
A Z-score measures deviation from a mean in standard-deviation units:
Z = (Current Value - Mean) / Standard Deviation
That calculation depends directly on the sample mean and dispersion.
Percentile rank depends only on ordering.
As a result, an extreme outlier can heavily alter a mean and standard deviation but has much less influence on the ordering of the remaining observations.
This is one of the reasons rank statistics can be useful when financial data contains skew, fat tails or isolated extreme moves.
Strengths
Uses a nonparametric empirical ranking process.
Requires no assumption of normality.
Produces an intuitive bounded 0–100 scale.
Adapts naturally to the recent behaviour of each market.
Supports both price-location and momentum-ranking modes.
Uses mid-ranks for tied observations.
Normalises momentum extremes without relying on fixed point or percentage thresholds.
Includes configurable smoothing and signal analysis.
Provides direct midline regime colouring on the main chart.
Limitations
A percentile rank measures relative position, not absolute magnitude.
A reading of 100 does not indicate how much larger the current observation is than the rest of the sample.
Persistent trends can remain at extreme ranks for extended periods.
Short Rank Windows can generate rapid percentile changes.
Long Rank Windows adapt more slowly to regime shifts.
Momentum mode uses absolute source change rather than percentage return, although ranking substantially reduces scale dependence within a single instrument.
Extreme readings are not automatic reversal signals.
Signal-line crosses can whipsaw in noisy conditions.
The oscillator is reactive and does not forecast future price.
Alerts
The indicator provides alerts for:
Cross Up 50: oscillator enters the upper half of its distribution.
Cross Down 50: oscillator enters the lower half.
Overbought: oscillator crosses upward through the selected upper-zone boundary.
Oversold: oscillator crosses downward through the selected lower-zone boundary.
Bull: oscillator crosses above its signal EMA.
Bear: oscillator crosses below its signal EMA.
Summary
Nonparametric Relative Momentum converts either price or momentum into an empirical percentile rank.
Instead of asking how far an observation is from a moving average, how many standard deviations it sits from a mean, or what ratio of gains to losses produced it, the indicator asks where that observation ranks relative to its own recent history.
In Price mode, it measures the relative location of price within its historical distribution.
In Momentum mode, it first calculates price displacement across a chosen horizon and then measures how exceptional that momentum is relative to recent momentum observations.
A mid-rank procedure handles tied values, optional EMA smoothing controls visual responsiveness, and a separate signal average provides crossover analysis. The 50 midline separates the upper and lower halves of the empirical distribution, while configurable overbought and oversold zones highlight the tails.
The result is a distribution-free relative momentum framework that adapts to the observed behaviour of the market rather than relying on fixed magnitude thresholds or an assumed statistical distribution.
Indicator
Adaptive Strength Overlay (MTF) [BackQuant]Adaptive Strength Overlay (MTF)
A multi-timeframe RSI strength visualizer that projects oscillator “pressure” directly onto price using adaptive gradient fills between percent bands. Built to make strength, exhaustion, and regime context readable at a glance, without needing to stare at a separate oscillator panel.
Mean-Reversion mode example
What this indicator does
This indicator converts RSI strength into a chart overlay that reacts to momentum and extremes, then visualizes it as colored “pressure zones” around price.
Instead of plotting RSI in a sub-window, it:
Builds 1 to 3 symmetric percent bands above and below price.
Computes RSI strength on up to 3 different timeframes (MTF).
Smooths RSI with your selected moving average type.
Maps RSI values into discrete transparency “buckets”.
Fills between the bands with a gradient whose opacity reflects strength or exhaustion.
Displays a compact RSI table for all enabled timeframes.
Provides alert conditions for extremes and midline shifts on each timeframe.
The result is an overlay that looks like a dynamic envelope. When strength rises, the envelope “lights up” in the direction of the move. When strength becomes stretched, the outer zones become visually prominent.
Core idea: “Strength as an overlay”
RSI is normally interpreted in a separate oscillator panel. That makes context-switching slow:
You check price action.
You look down at RSI.
You mentally translate RSI into risk or trend bias.
This script removes that translation step by projecting strength directly onto the price area, using band fills as a visual language:
More visible fill = stronger strength or more extreme condition (depending on mode).
Less visible fill = weak strength or neutral state.
Two operating modes
1) Trend mode
Trend mode emphasizes strength aligned with direction:
When RSI is strong on the upside, upper bands become more visible.
When RSI is strong on the downside, lower bands become more visible.
Neutral RSI fades, so the chart de-clutters during chop.
Use Trend mode when:
You want a clean trend-following overlay.
You want to quickly see which timeframe(s) are powering the move.
You want to filter entries to moments when strength confirms direction.
2) Mean-Reversion mode
Mean-Reversion mode flips the emphasis to highlight exhaustion against the move :
Upper extremes become a “potential exhaustion” cue.
Lower extremes become a “potential exhaustion” cue.
The overlay is tuned to make stretched conditions obvious.
This is not an automatic “short overbought / long oversold” system. It is a visualization mode that makes “extended” conditions stand out faster, especially when multiple timeframes align.
How the bands work (Percent Bands)
The indicator constructs up to three symmetric envelopes around price:
Band 1: percent1 scaled by scale
Band 2: percent2 scaled by scale (optional)
Band 3: percent3 scaled by scale (optional)
The percent bands are simple deviations from the selected price source:
Upper = price * (1 + (percent * scaling)/100)
Lower = price * (1 - (percent * scaling)/100)
Why this matters:
It anchors “strength visualization” to meaningful price distance.
It makes the overlay comparable across assets because it’s percent-based.
It gives you a consistent spatial frame for reading momentum versus extension.
Multi-timeframe engine (MTF)
The script runs the same strength calculation on up to three timeframes:
Timeframe 1 uses the chart timeframe by default (empty string input).
Timeframe 2 is optional and defaults to Daily.
Timeframe 3 is optional and defaults to Weekly.
Each timeframe has:
Its own RSI period (len, len2, len3).
Its own smoothing length (slen, slen2, slen3).
The same smoothing type selection (EMA, HMA, etc).
This creates a layered view:
TF1 often reflects tactical pressure (entries/exits).
TF2 reflects structural pressure (swing context).
TF3 reflects macro bias (regime context).
When multiple timeframes agree, the fills stack and the overlay becomes visually louder. When they disagree, the overlay looks mixed or muted, which is exactly the point.
Smoothing options (why so many)
Raw RSI can be noisy. This script lets you smooth RSI with multiple MA types, which changes how “responsive” the overlay feels:
EMA/RMA smooth without lagging as hard as SMA.
HMA responds faster but can be twitchy.
LINREG can feel more “structural”.
ALMA and T3/TEMA provide heavier smoothing profiles with different lag characteristics.
This isn’t cosmetic. Your smoothing choice affects:
How early the overlay “lights up” in Trend mode.
How long extremes remain highlighted in Mean-Reversion mode.
How often fills flicker in chop.
Strength mapping (the transparency buckets)
Instead of mapping RSI to a continuous color scale, the script uses a discrete transparency ladder. That creates a clean, readable visual that avoids constant flickering.
The logic assigns two transparency values per timeframe:
Upper-side transparency responds to lower RSI zones (weak upside strength).
Lower-side transparency responds to higher RSI zones (strong upside strength).
Then the script uses those transparencies differently depending on mode:
Trend mode shows “strength aligned with direction”.
Mean-Reversion mode swaps the emphasis so “extremes” stand out as potential stretch.
You can think of it as:
Trend mode highlights continuation strength.
Mean-Reversion mode highlights potential exhaustion.
Fill stacking (how the overlay is built)
The overlay uses layered fills:
Fill from price to Band 1
Fill from Band 1 to Band 2 (if enabled)
Fill from Band 2 to Band 3 (if enabled)
Upper side uses the negative color (typically red) and lower side uses the positive color (typically green), because upper bands represent “above price” space and lower bands represent “below price” space. The intensity is controlled by the computed transparency per timeframe and selected mode.
Important behavior:
Disabling Band 2 or Band 3 can change how the stacked fills look, because you are removing fill segments.
If you want a clean look, run only Band 1.
If you want a “regime heat” look, run Bands 1–3 with higher scaling.
Table (MTF RSI dashboard)
A compact table prints RSI values for each configured timeframe:
Row labels show TF.
Values show the smoothed RSI output that drives the overlay.
Use it for quick confirmation:
If overlay looks strong but table RSI is neutral, your band settings might be too tight.
If TF3 RSI is extreme while TF1 is neutral, you are likely in a macro stretched regime with local consolidation.
Alerts (built-in)
Alerts are provided for each timeframe separately, covering:
Entering upper extreme (cross above 70)
Exiting upper extreme (cross below 70)
Entering lower extreme (cross below 30)
Exiting lower extreme (cross above 30)
Bullish midline cross (cross above 50)
Bearish midline cross (cross below 50)
This enables workflows like:
Notify when TF2 enters extreme, then wait for TF1 mean-reversion confirmation.
Notify when TF3 crosses midline, then only take TF1 trend setups in that direction.
How to use it (practical reads)
Trend mode reads
Strong continuation: TF1 and TF2 fills become clearly visible on the same side.
Healthy pullback: TF1 fades but TF2 stays visible, suggesting underlying structure remains strong.
Chop warning: fills alternate or remain mostly invisible, indicating neutral strength.
Mean-Reversion mode reads
Exhaustion zones: outer fills become prominent near the extremes, signaling stretched conditions.
Compression after extreme: fill fades while price stabilizes, suggesting “cooling off” rather than immediate reversal.
Multi-TF stretch: TF2 and TF3 extremes together often mark higher significance zones.
Recommended setup presets
Preset A: Clean trend overlay
Mode: Trend
Bands: only Band 1
Scale: 1–2
Smoothing: EMA, moderate slen (6–10)
TF2: Daily on intraday charts
Preset B: Regime and exhaustion mapper
Mode: Mean-Reversion
Bands: Bands 1–3
Scale: 2–4
Smoothing: T3 or RMA, slightly higher slen
TF2: Daily, TF3: Weekly
Limitations
This is a strength visualization tool, not a full entry/exit system.
Percent bands are not volatility-adjusted, they are distance frames. In very high vol conditions, you may need higher band percentages or higher scaling.
MTF values update on their own timeframe closes, so higher timeframes will step rather than update every bar.
Indicator
SuperTrend Oscillator [ChartPrime]⯁ OVERVIEW
The SuperTrend Oscillator is a hybrid momentum–trend indicator that transforms the classic SuperTrend into a full-strength oscillator.
Instead of simply plotting SuperTrend direction on the chart, this tool measures the distance between price and SuperTrend, normalizes it by volatility, and converts it into a dynamic oscillator that highlights trend strength, momentum extremes, and high-precision reversal points.
⯁ CONCEPTS
SuperTrend Engine: The indicator extracts the SuperTrend baseline and direction using ATR-based volatility. This acts as the core structure from which the oscillator is built.
Volatility-Adjusted Oscillation: (close − SuperTrend) is divided by ATR to standardize momentum across all markets and timeframes.
Adaptive Oscillator Types: The signal can be transformed using HMA, EMA, or SMA smoothing for varying responsiveness.
Momentum Extremes: Values above +1.7 or below −1.7 signal stretched price conditions where reversals are more likely.
Reversal Logic: The oscillator compares its current value with its value three bars ago. Large positive or negative pivots indicate momentum shifts.
⯁ FEATURES
Trend-Colored SuperTrend Line
The SuperTrend line shifts color based on direction, giving immediate context for oscillator readings.
Full Oscillator Transformation
Converts price–SuperTrend distance into a normalized oscillator, showing when momentum is expanding, contracting, or reaching exhaustion.
Gradient Momentum Coloring
The oscillator line and candles are colored using a two-sided gradient:
• Red tones for bearish momentum
• Orange/cream tones for bullish momentum
• Gray tones for low momentum
This makes strength visually intuitive.
Extreme Zones (±1.7 Bands)
Built-in upper and lower thresholds highlight zones where price is statistically overextended.
Dual Fill Layers
The area above/below zero is filled in different colors to emphasize bullish or bearish oscillator regime.
Reversal Diamonds
The script highlights significant reversals when:
• Momentum shifts downward from high values (bearish pivot)
• Momentum shifts upward from deep lows (bullish pivot)
These diamonds help pinpoint exhaustion-based turning points.
⯁ HOW TO USE
Identify Trend Strength:
A rising oscillator above 0 confirms bullish SuperTrend conditions; falling below 0 confirms bearish ones.
Spot Momentum Extremes:
Readings above +1.7 or below −1.7 often signal overextended price moves.
Use Reversal Diamonds as Pivot Alerts:
Diamond markers indicate high-probability turning points when momentum sharply reverses from extreme zones.
Confirm Trend Shifts with Color Changes:
Candle and oscillator colors shift based on momentum direction, providing clean visual alignment with SuperTrend direction.
Combine with Structure or OB Zones:
Reversal signals become more reliable when they occur at key S/R, order blocks, or liquidity sweeps.
⯁ CONCLUSION
The SuperTrend Oscillator modernizes the SuperTrend by transforming it into a volatility-aware oscillator with clear reversal markers, trend coloring, and momentum normalization.
This tool is ideal for traders who want both trend context and precise timing signals, blending SuperTrend’s reliability with the dynamics of a professional-grade momentum oscillator.
Indicator
Adaptive Valuation [BackQuant]Adaptive Valuation
What this is
A composite, zero-centered oscillator that standardizes several classic indicators and blends them into one “valuation” line. It computes RSI, CCI, Demarker, and the Price Zone Oscillator, converts each to a rolling z-score, then forms a weighted average. Optional smoothing, dynamic overbought and oversold bands, and an on-chart table make the inputs and the final score easy to inspect.
How it works
Components
• RSI with its own lookback.
• CCI with its own lookback.
• DM (Demarker) with its own lookback.
• PZO (Price Zone Oscillator) with its own lookback.
Standardization via z-score
Each component is transformed using a rolling z-score over lookback bars:
z = (value − mean) ÷ stdev , where the mean is an EMA and the stdev is rolling.
This puts all inputs on a comparable scale measured in standard deviations.
Weighted blend
The z-scores are combined with user weights w_rsi, w_cci, w_dm, w_pzo to produce a single valuation series. If desired, it is then smoothed with a selected moving average (SMA, EMA, WMA, HMA, RMA, DEMA, TEMA, LINREG, ALMA, T3). ALMA’s sigma input shapes its curve.
Dynamic thresholds (optional)
Two ways to set overbought and oversold:
• Static : fixed levels at ob_thres and os_thres .
• Dynamic : ±k·σ bands, where σ is the rolling standard deviation of the valuation over dynLen .
Bands can be centered at zero or around the valuation’s rolling mean ( centerZero ).
Visualization and UI
• Zero line at 0 with gradient fill that darkens as the valuation moves away from 0.
• Optional plotting of band lines and background highlights when OB or OS is active.
• Optional candle and background coloring driven by the valuation.
• Summary table showing each component’s current z-score, the final score, and a compact status.
How it can be used
• Bias filter : treat crosses above 0 as bullish bias and below 0 as bearish bias.
• Mean-reversion context : look for exhaustion when the valuation enters the OB or OS region, then watch for exits from those regions or a return toward 0.
• Signal confirmation : use the final score to confirm setups from structure or price action.
• Adaptive banding : with dynamic thresholds, OB and OS adjust to prevailing variability rather than relying on fixed lines.
• Component tuning : change weights to emphasize trend (raise DM, reduce RSI/CCI) or range behavior (raise RSI/CCI, reduce DM). PZO can help in swing environments.
Why z-score blending helps
Indicators often live on different scales. Z-scoring places them on a common, unitless axis, so a one-sigma move in RSI has comparable influence to a one-sigma move in CCI. This reduces scale bias and allows transparent weighting. It also facilitates regime-aware thresholds because the dynamic bands scale with recent dispersion.
Inputs to know
• Component lookbacks : rsilb, ccilb, dmlb, pzolb control each raw signal.
• Standardization window : lookback sets the z-score memory. Longer smooths, shorter reacts.
• Weights : w_rsi, w_cci, w_dm, w_pzo determine each component’s influence.
• Smoothing : maType, smoothP, sig govern optional post-blend smoothing.
• Dynamic bands : dyn_thres, dynLen, thres_k, centerZero configure the adaptive OB/OS logic.
• UI : toggle the plot, table, candle coloring, and threshold lines.
Reading the plot
• Above 0 : composite pressure is positive.
• Below 0 : composite pressure is negative.
• OB region : valuation above the chosen OB line. Risk of mean reversion rises and momentum continuation needs evidence.
• OS region : mirror logic on the downside.
• Band exits : leaving OB or OS can serve as a normalization cue.
Strengths
• Normalizes heterogeneous signals into one interpretable series.
• Adjustable component weights to match instrument behavior.
• Dynamic thresholds adapt to changing volatility and drift.
• Transparent diagnostics from the on-chart table.
• Flexible smoothing choices, including ALMA and T3.
Limitations and cautions
• Z-scores assume a reasonably stationary window. Sharp regime shifts can make recent bands unrepresentative.
• Highly correlated components can overweight the same effect. Consider adjusting weights to avoid double counting.
• More smoothing adds lag. Less smoothing adds noise.
• Dynamic bands recalibrate with dynLen ; if set too short, bands may swing excessively. If too long, bands can be slow to adapt.
Practical tuning tips
• Trending symbols: increase w_dm , use a modest smoother like EMA or T3, and use centerZero dynamic bands.
• Choppy symbols: increase w_rsi and w_cci , consider ALMA with a higher sigma , and widen bands with a larger thres_k .
• Multiday swing charts: lengthen lookback and dynLen to stabilize the scale.
• Lower timeframes: shorten component lookbacks slightly and reduce smoothing to keep signals timely.
Alerts
• Enter and exit of Overbought and Oversold, based on the active band choice.
• Bullish and bearish zero crosses.
Use alerts as prompts to review context rather than as stand-alone trade commands.
Final Remarks
We created this to show people a different way of making indicators & trading.
You can process normal indicators in multiple ways to enhance or change the signal, especially with this you can utilise machine learning to optimise the weights, then trade accordingly.
All of the different components were selected to give some sort of signal, its made out of simple components yet is effective. As long as the user calibrates it to their Trading/ investing style you can find good results. Do not use anything standalone, ensure you are backtesting and creating a proper system. Indicator
Moving Average Adaptive RSI [BackQuant]Moving Average Adaptive RSI
What this is
A momentum oscillator that reshapes classic RSI into a zero-centered column plot and makes it adaptive. It builds RSI from two parts:
• A sensitivity window that scans several recent bars to capture the strongest up and down impulses.
• A selectable moving average that smooths those impulses before computing RSI.
The output ranges roughly from −100 to +100 with 0 as the midline, with optional extra smoothing and built-in divergence detection.
How it works
Impulse extraction
• For each bar the script inspects the last rsi_sen bars and collects upward and downward price changes versus the current price.
• It keeps the maximum upward change and maximum downward change from that window, emphasizing true bursts over single-bar noise.
MA-based averaging
• The up and down impulse series are averaged with your chosen MA over rsi_len bars.
• Supported MA types: SMA, EMA, DEMA, WMA, HMA, SMMA (RMA), TEMA.
Zero-centered RSI transform
• RS = UpMA ÷ DownMA, then mapped to a symmetric scale: 100 − 200 ÷ (1 + RS) .
• Above 0 implies positive momentum bias. Below 0 implies negative momentum bias.
Optional extra smoothing
• A second smoothing pass can be applied to the final oscillator using smoothing_len and smooth_type . Toggle with “Use Extra Smoothing”.
Visual encoding
• The oscillator is drawn as columns around the zero line with a gradient that intensifies toward extremes.
• Static bands mark 80 to 100 and −80 to −100 for extreme conditions.
Key inputs and what they change
• Price Source : input series for momentum.
• Calculation Period (rsi_len) : primary averaging window on up and down components. Higher = smoother, slower.
• Sensitivity (rsi_sen) : how many recent bars are scanned to find max impulses. Higher = more responsive to bursts.
• Calculation Type (ma_type) : MA family that shapes the core behavior. HMA or DEMA is faster, SMA or SMMA is slower.
• Smoothing Type and Length : optional second pass to calm noise on the final output.
• UI toggles : show or hide the oscillator, candle painting, and extreme bands.
Reading the oscillator
• Midline cross up (0) : momentum bias turning positive.
• Midline cross down (0) : momentum bias turning negative.
• Positive territory :
– 0 to 40: constructive but not stretched.
– 40 to 80: strong momentum, continuation more likely.
– Above 80: extreme risk of mean reversion grows.
• Negative territory : mirror the same levels for the downside.
Divergence detection
The script plots four divergence types using pivot highs and lows on both price and the oscillator. Lookbacks are set by lbL and lbR .
• Regular bullish : price lower low, oscillator higher low. Possible downside exhaustion.
• Hidden bullish : price higher low, oscillator lower low. Bias to trend continuation up.
• Regular bearish : price higher high, oscillator lower high. Possible upside exhaustion.
• Hidden bearish : price lower high, oscillator higher high. Bias to trend continuation down.
Labels: ℝ for regular, ℍ for hidden. Green for bullish, red for bearish.
Candle coloring
• Optional bar painting: green when the oscillator is above 0, red when below 0. This is for visual scanning only.
Strengths
• Adaptive sensitivity via a rolling impulse window that responds to genuine bursts.
• Configurable MA core so you can match responsiveness to the instrument.
• Zero-centered scale for simple regime reads with 0 as a clear bias line.
• Built-in regular and hidden divergence mapping.
• Flexible across symbols and timeframes once tuned.
Limitations and cautions
• Trends can remain extended. Treat extremes as context rather than automatic reversal signals.
• Divergence quality depends on pivot lookbacks. Short lookbacks give more signals with more noise. Long lookbacks reduce noise but add lag.
• Double smoothing can delay zero-line transitions. Balance smoothness and timeliness.
Practical usage ideas
• Regime filter : only take long setups from your separate method when the oscillator is above 0, shorts when below 0.
• Pullback confirmation : in uptrends, look for dips that hold above 0 or turn up from 0 to 40. Reverse for downtrends.
• Divergence as a heads-up : wait for a zero-line cross or a price trigger before acting on divergence.
• Sensitivity tuning : start with rsi_sen 2 to 5 on faster timeframes, increase slightly on slower charts.
Alerts
• MA-A RSI Long : oscillator crosses above 0.
• MA-A RSI Short : oscillator crosses below 0.
Use these as bias or timing aids, not standalone trade commands.
Settings quick reference
• Calculation : Price Source, Calculation Type, Calculation Period, Sensitivity.
• Smoothing : Smoothing Type, Smoothing Length, Use Extra Smoothing.
• UI : Show Oscillator, Paint Candles, Show Static High and Low Levels.
• Divergences : Pivot Lookback Left and Right, Div Signal Length, Show Detected Divergences.
Final thoughts
This tool reframes RSI by extracting strong short-term impulses and averaging them with a moving-average model of your choice, then presenting a zero-centered output for clear regime reads. Pair it with your structure, risk and execution process, and tune sensitivity and smoothing to the market you trade. Indicator
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TEMA OBOS Strategy PakunTEMA OBOS Strategy
Overview
This strategy combines a trend-following approach using the Triple Exponential Moving Average (TEMA) with Overbought/Oversold (OBOS) indicator filtering.
By utilizing TEMA crossovers to determine trend direction and OBOS as a filter, it aims to improve entry precision.
This strategy can be applied to markets such as Forex, Stocks, and Crypto, and is particularly designed for mid-term timeframes (5-minute to 1-hour charts).
Strategy Objectives
Identify trend direction using TEMA
Use OBOS to filter out overbought/oversold conditions
Implement ATR-based dynamic risk management
Key Features
1. Trend Analysis Using TEMA
Uses crossover of short-term EMA (ema3) and long-term EMA (ema4) to determine entries.
ema4 acts as the primary trend filter.
2. Overbought/Oversold (OBOS) Filtering
Long Entry Condition: up > down (bullish trend confirmed)
Short Entry Condition: up < down (bearish trend confirmed)
Reduces unnecessary trades by filtering extreme market conditions.
3. ATR-Based Take Profit (TP) & Stop Loss (SL)
Adjustable ATR multiplier for TP/SL
Default settings:
TP = ATR × 5
SL = ATR × 2
Fully customizable risk parameters.
4. Customizable Parameters
TEMA Length (for trend calculation)
OBOS Length (for overbought/oversold detection)
Take Profit Multiplier
Stop Loss Multiplier
EMA Display (Enable/Disable TEMA lines)
Bar Color Change (Enable/Disable candle coloring)
Trading Rules
Long Entry (Buy Entry)
ema3 crosses above ema4 (Golden Cross)
OBOS indicator confirms up > down (bullish trend)
Execute a buy position
Short Entry (Sell Entry)
ema3 crosses below ema4 (Death Cross)
OBOS indicator confirms up < down (bearish trend)
Execute a sell position
Take Profit (TP)
Entry Price + (ATR × TP Multiplier) (Default: 5)
Stop Loss (SL)
Entry Price - (ATR × SL Multiplier) (Default: 2)
TP/SL settings are fully customizable to fine-tune risk management.
Risk Management Parameters
This strategy emphasizes proper position sizing and risk control to balance risk and return.
Trading Parameters & Considerations
Initial Account Balance: $7,000 (adjustable)
Base Currency: USD
Order Size: 10,000 USD
Pyramiding: 1
Trading Fees: $0.94 per trade
Long Position Margin: 50%
Short Position Margin: 50%
Total Trades (M5 Timeframe): 128
Deep Test Results (2024/11/01 - 2025/02/24)BTCUSD-5M
Total P&L：+1638.20USD
Max equity drawdown：694.78USD
Total trades：128
Profitable trades:44.53
Profit factor:1.45
These settings aim to protect capital while maintaining a balanced risk-reward approach.
Visual Support
TEMA Lines (Three EMAs)
Trend direction is indicated by color changes (Blue/Orange)
ema3 (short-term) and ema4 (long-term) crossover signals potential entries
OBOS Histogram
Green → Strong buying pressure
Red → Strong selling pressure
Blue → Possible trend reversal
Entry & Exit Markers
Blue Arrow → Long Entry Signal
Red Arrow → Short Entry Signal
Take Profit / Stop Loss levels displayed
Strategy Improvements & Uniqueness
This strategy is based on indicators developed by "l_lonthoff" and "jdmonto0", but has been significantly optimized for better entry accuracy, visual clarity, and risk management.
Enhanced Trend Identification with TEMA
Detects early trend reversals using ema3 & ema4 crossover
Reduces market noise for a smoother trend-following approach
Improved OBOS Filtering
Prevents excessive trading
Reduces unnecessary risk exposure
Dynamic Risk Management with ATR-Based TP/SL
Not a fixed value → TP/SL adjusts to market volatility
Fully customizable ATR multiplier settings
(Default: TP = ATR × 5, SL = ATR × 2)
Summary
The TEMA + OBOS Strategy is a simple yet powerful trading method that integrates trend analysis and oscillators.
TEMA for trend identification
OBOS for noise reduction & overbought/oversold filtering
ATR-based TP/SL settings for dynamic risk management
Before using this strategy, ensure thorough backtesting and demo trading to fine-tune parameters according to your trading style. Strategy
Normalised T3 Oscillator [BackQuant]Normalised T3 Oscillator
The Normalised T3 Oscillator is an technical indicator designed to provide traders with a refined measure of market momentum by normalizing the T3 Moving Average. This tool was developed to enhance trading decisions by smoothing price data and reducing market noise, allowing for clearer trend recognition and potential signal generation. Below is a detailed breakdown of the Normalised T3 Oscillator, its methodology, and its application in trading scenarios.
1. Conceptual Foundation and Definition of T3
The T3 Moving Average, originally proposed by Tim Tillson, is renowned for its smoothness and responsiveness, achieved through a combination of multiple Exponential Moving Averages and a volume factor. The Normalised T3 Oscillator extends this concept by normalizing these values to oscillate around a central zero line, which aids in highlighting overbought and oversold conditions.
2. Normalization Process
Normalization in this context refers to the adjustment of the T3 values to ensure that the oscillator provides a standard range of output. This is accomplished by calculating the lowest and highest values of the T3 over a user-defined period and scaling the output between -0.5 to +0.5. This process not only aids in standardizing the indicator across different securities and time frames but also enhances comparative analysis.
3. Integration of the Oscillator and Moving Average
A unique feature of the Normalised T3 Oscillator is the inclusion of a secondary smoothing mechanism via a moving average of the oscillator itself, selectable from various types such as SMA, EMA, and more. This moving average acts as a signal line, providing potential buy or sell triggers when the oscillator crosses this line, thus offering dual layers of analysis—momentum and trend confirmation.
4. Visualization and User Interaction
The indicator is designed with user interaction in mind, featuring customizable parameters such as the length of the T3, normalization period, and type of moving average used for signals. Additionally, the oscillator is plotted with a color-coded scheme that visually represents different strength levels of the market conditions, enhancing readability and quick decision-making.
5. Practical Applications and Strategy Integration
Traders can leverage the Normalised T3 Oscillator in various trading strategies, including trend following, counter-trend plays, and as a component of a broader trading system. It is particularly useful in identifying turning points in the market or confirming ongoing trends. The clear visualization and customizable nature of the oscillator facilitate its adaptation to different trading styles and market environments.
6. Advanced Features and Customization
Further enhancing its utility, the indicator includes options such as painting candles according to the trend, showing static levels for quick reference, and alerts for crossover and crossunder events, which can be integrated into automated trading systems. These features allow for a high degree of personalization, enabling traders to mold the tool according to their specific trading preferences and risk management requirements.
7. Theoretical Justification and Empirical Usage
The use of the T3 smoothing mechanism combined with normalization is theoretically sound, aiming to reduce lag and false signals often associated with traditional moving averages. The practical effectiveness of the Normalised T3 Oscillator should be validated through rigorous backtesting and adjustment of parameters to match historical market conditions and volatility.
8. Conclusion and Utility in Market Analysis
Overall, the Normalised T3 Oscillator by BackQuant stands as a sophisticated tool for market analysis, providing traders with a dynamic and adaptable approach to gauging market momentum. Its development is rooted in the understanding of technical nuances and the demand for a more stable, responsive, and customizable trading indicator.
Thus following all of the key points here are some sample backtests on the 1D Chart
Disclaimer: Backtests are based off past results, and are not indicative of the future.
INDEX:BTCUSD
INDEX:ETHUSD
BINANCE:SOLUSD
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