Round NumbersRound Numbers highlights the key psychological price levels around the current market by drawing round, half, and quarter number levels around price.
The goal is simple: make round numbers easier to see, improve chart readability, and help you stay visually oriented without cluttering the chart with unrelated logic.
How it works
Automatically adapts level spacing across different markets using daily range and decimal-place anchoring.
Works with Forex, cryptocurrencies, indices, commodities, and stocks.
Optional symbol-specific override multipliers are available for instruments that require custom spacing.
Displays
Round levels
Half levels
Quarter levels
Use cases
Visualize where price is trading relative to nearby psychological levels.
Improve chart structure and orientation.
Keep important price levels visible across different markets.
Settings
Visible Levels - Number of levels displayed around the current price.
Round / Half / Quarter - Individual visibility and style settings.
Overrides - Optional symbol-specific spacing multipliers.
This indicator is designed as a visual reference layer. It does not generate trade signals and does not attempt to identify support or resistance using order flow, liquidity, or reversal logic.
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Quarterly Theory Cycles [Oracle]WHAT THIS INDICATOR DOES
Quarterly Theory Cycles is a multi-layer time cycle visualisation tool that plots up to 8 nested Quarterly Theory cycles simultaneously — from Nano sessions all the way up to the Quadrennial cycle. Each cycle is divided into its four quarters (Q1 through Q4) and displayed as color-coded boxes, either in a dedicated sub-pane below the chart or directly overlaid on price as clean on-chart boxes that auto-scale to your visible price action.
It is a purely graphical time tool. It shows you exactly where you are within every layer of the Quarterly Theory time structure at a glance, without cluttering your chart with unnecessary drawings or data.
THE CONCEPTS — WHAT EACH ONE IS AND HOW IT IS CALCULATED
Quarterly Theory Time Cycles
Quarterly Theory, as taught by TraderDaye, divides trading time into nested cycles where each cycle is split into four quarters. These quarters represent a repeating sequence:
Q1 — Accumulation. The cycle's range is being established. This phase is required for a cycle to occur.
Q2 — Manipulation. The cycle transitions from accumulation into distribution. The opening price of Q2 is the True Open — a key reference level for premium/discount analysis.
Q3 — Distribution. This is where the main move of the cycle typically occurs.
Q4 — Reversal or Continuation. The cycle either reverses or continues into the next cycle.
This A-M-D-X sequence repeats at every scale of time. The indicator computes cycle boundaries for 8 nested levels, each one being a subdivision of the level above it.
The 8 Cycle Layers
Quadrennial Cycle
The longest cycle, spanning four years. The indicator assigns quadrennial quarters based on the year modulo 4. Each quarter represents one calendar year within a four-year macro cycle.
Yearly Cycle
The year is divided into four quarters of three months each, analogous to financial quarters:
Q1 — January, February, March
Q2 — April, May, June (True Open at April open)
Q3 — July, August, September
Q4 — October, November, December
The indicator detects yearly quarter transitions by checking when the month crosses into a new calendar quarter.
Monthly Cycle
Each month is divided into four weekly quarters. The cycle starts on the first trading week of the month (detected by the Sunday session open), and each subsequent week represents the next quarter. Months with a 5th week produce a Q0 (joker week).
The indicator detects monthly quarter transitions by checking when a new trading week begins at the Sunday session open and tracking how many weeks have elapsed since the month started.
Weekly Cycle
The trading week is divided into four daily quarters. Following Quarterly Theory, Friday and Sunday's small session are excluded from the main cycle:
Q1 — Monday
Q2 — Tuesday (True Open at Tuesday's daily open)
Q3 — Wednesday
Q4 — Thursday
Q0 — Friday
The indicator assigns weekly quarters based on the day of the week relative to the Sunday 18:00 ET session open.
Daily Cycle
The trading day is divided into four 6-hour sessions:
Q1 — 18:00 to 00:00 (Asian session)
Q2 — 00:00 to 06:00 (London session, True Open at midnight NY time)
Q3 — 06:00 to 12:00 (New York AM session)
Q4 — 12:00 to 18:00 (New York PM session)
The indicator calculates daily quarter boundaries using the hour of day relative to the exchange-specific day-start anchor.
90-Minute Cycle
Each daily session quarter (6 hours) contains four 90-minute cycles. The indicator computes these by dividing elapsed time from the day-start anchor into 90-minute intervals and determining which quarter of the interval the current bar falls in.
Micro Cycle
Each 90-minute cycle divides into four quarters of 22.5 minutes each — known as Micro Sessions. The indicator uses millisecond-precision interval arithmetic to compute these boundaries, accounting for the half-minute offset (22 minutes 30 seconds per quarter).
Nano Cycle
The finest resolution — each Micro Session divides into four Nano quarters of approximately 5 minutes 37.5 seconds each. The indicator computes these using sub-minute timestamp arithmetic and is only relevant on sub-minute chart timeframes (15s, 30s, 45s).
Exchange-Specific Day Start
All cycle calculations anchor to the correct trading day start time based on your broker's exchange:
CME / CBOT futures — 17:00 ET
FX brokers (FXCM, OANDA, FOREXCOM) — 18:00 ET
Crypto exchanges (Binance, Kraken, Coinbase, etc.) — 22:00 UTC
This ensures cycle boundaries align correctly regardless of which broker or asset class you are charting.
HOW THE DISPLAY WORKS
Sub-Pane Mode (Default)
The indicator renders in a separate pane below your chart. Each cycle layer occupies its own horizontal lane, stacked vertically — Nano at the top, Quadrennial at the bottom. Each quarter within a cycle is drawn as a coloured box that extends from the quarter's start bar to its end bar.
Box colours correspond to quarters: Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, and Q0 each have a configurable colour. Each box is labeled with the quarter name. For certain cycles, contextual labels are used instead of generic quarter numbers — for example, the daily cycle shows "Asia," "London," "NY am," and "NY pm," while the weekly cycle shows "Monday" through "Friday."
This gives you a complete, at-a-glance view of where you are within every layer of the time structure simultaneously.
On-Chart Mode
The indicator can also display cycles directly overlaid on your price chart as colored boxes that float above the candles. In this mode, only the chart timeframe's corresponding cycle is shown (e.g., on a 5m chart, the 90-minute cycle is displayed on-chart).
The on-chart boxes automatically scale their vertical position based on your visible price action — they track the highest high and use the average bar range to position themselves cleanly above price without overlapping candles. Quarter divider lines extend vertically through the full price range.
An option to show the previous completed cycle during Q1 keeps the prior cycle's boxes visible at the same height, so you can reference the previous cycle's quarter structure while the new cycle is just beginning.
On-chart mode can be used alongside the sub-pane, or exclusively by enabling "Only" mode which hides the sub-pane entirely.
Automatic Layer Selection
By default, the indicator automatically determines which cycle layers to display based on your chart timeframe. You configure how many layers you want visible (1 to 8), and the indicator selects the appropriate layers ascending from your chart's native cycle level.
For example, on a 5m chart with 3 layers, you see the 90-minute, daily, and weekly cycles. On a 15m chart with 3 layers, you see the daily, weekly, and monthly cycles. This keeps the display relevant without manual configuration.
Alternatively, manual mode lets you toggle each of the 8 cycle layers independently regardless of your chart timeframe.
HOW THE CONCEPTS WORK TOGETHER
The nested cycle structure is not 8 independent timers running in parallel — they are a single fractal hierarchy where each level is a subdivision of the one above it:
The quadrennial cycle provides the macro context. Where you are in the 4-year cycle influences yearly bias — Q1 years tend to accumulate, Q3 years tend to distribute.
The yearly cycle narrows to the current quarter. Within the macro context, you know whether the year is in accumulation (Jan-Mar), manipulation (Apr-Jun), distribution (Jul-Sep), or reversal (Oct-Dec).
The monthly cycle positions you within the month. Week 1 is accumulation, week 2 begins distribution from the True Monthly Open.
The weekly cycle positions you within the week. Monday accumulates, Tuesday begins manipulation from the True Weekly Open, Wednesday distributes, Thursday reverses.
The daily cycle positions you within the session. Asia accumulates, London manipulates from the True Daily Open (midnight), NY AM distributes, NY PM reverses.
90-minute, micro, and nano cycles provide execution timing. Within the broader directional context set by the higher cycles, these lower cycles tell you exactly when within a session the accumulation, manipulation, distribution, and reversal phases occur at the finest resolution.
Seeing all of these layers simultaneously lets you identify when multiple cycles are in the same phase — for example, when the weekly Q3 (distribution), daily Q3 (NY AM distribution), and 90-minute Q3 (distribution within the session) all align, you know you are in a high-probability distribution window across the entire time fractal.
WHY USE THIS INDICATOR
Several Quarterly Theory cycle indicators exist on PulseWire. Here is what makes this one different:
On-chart cycle display. Most QT cycle tools only render in a separate sub-pane. This indicator can overlay cycles directly on your price chart as auto-scaling boxes that float cleanly above candles, giving you the cleanest possible view of where you are in the cycle without splitting your attention between panes. The previous-cycle carry-over during Q1 is a unique touch that no other cycle indicator offers.
8 nested layers computed simultaneously. From Nano (5.6 minutes) to Quadrennial (4 years), every layer is calculated and available. Most cycle tools cover 4 to 6 levels at most.
Contextual quarter labels. Instead of generic Q1/Q2/Q3/Q4 everywhere, the indicator displays session names (Asia, London, NY AM, NY PM), day names (Monday through Friday), and week numbers where appropriate, making it immediately readable.
Automatic layer selection. Choose how many layers you want and the indicator picks the right ones for your timeframe. No manual configuration needed unless you want it.
Full exchange support. Day-start anchors automatically adjust for futures, FX, and crypto exchanges, ensuring cycle boundaries are correct regardless of your broker.
If you are a Quarterly Theory trader, this is the simplest and cleanest way to always know exactly where you are in every layer of the time structure.
HOW TO USE IT
Add the indicator to your chart. It immediately displays the appropriate cycle layers for your timeframe in the sub-pane.
Each coloured box represents one quarter of a cycle. Use the default colors or customize Q1/Q2/Q3/Q4/Q0 colours to your preference.
Read the labels inside each box to know which quarter and session you are in.
Enable on-chart mode to overlay cycles directly on your price chart for a cleaner workflow.
Adjust the number of layers (1 to 8) to control how much time structure you see — fewer layers for simplicity, more for complete fractal context.
Use manual mode if you want to toggle specific cycle levels independently.
Combine with other Quarterly Theory tools — use the cycle display to know when you are in a Q2 manipulation or Q3 distribution phase, then look for SSMTs, PSPs, or tCISDs within that context.
SETTINGS OVERVIEW
Cycles — Manual/auto mode toggle, number of layers to show (1-8), individual cycle toggles for manual mode
On-Chart — On-chart overlay toggle, exclusive on-chart mode, previous cycle visibility during Q1
Colours — Q1/Q2/Q3/Q4/Q0 box colours, text colour, divider line colour/width/style
SUPPORTED TIMEFRAMES
15s / 30s / 45s — Nano + Micro cycles and above
1m / 3m — Micro cycles and above
5m — 90-minute cycles and above
15m — Daily cycles and above
1H / 90m — Weekly cycles and above
4H / 6H — Monthly cycles and above
1D — Yearly cycles and above
1W — Quadrennial cycle
1M — Quadrennial cycle
INDICATOR SETTINGS/FILTERS
Here is an inside look of how the Quarterly Theory Cycles looks:
DISCLAIMER
This indicator is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. Trading involves substantial risk of loss. Always use proper risk management and conduct your own analysis.
CREDITS
Developed by Danielliuks (z3nius) and bucko. Conceptual framework based on ICT (Michael Huddleston) and Quarterly Theory as taught by TraderDaye. Indicator
QUARTERS THEORY XAUUSDThe “Quarter Theory XAUUSD” indicator on PulseWire is designed to automatically plot horizontal price levels in $25 increments on your chart, providing traders with a clear visual representation of key psychological and technical price points. These levels are particularly useful for instruments like XAU/USD, where price often reacts to round numbers, forming support and resistance zones that can be leveraged for both scalping and swing trading strategies. By showing all $25 increments as horizontal white lines, the indicator ensures that traders can quickly identify potential entry and exit points, without the need for manual drawing or repeated calculations.
The indicator works by calculating the nearest $25 multiple relative to the current market price and then drawing horizontal lines across the chart for all increments within a defined range. This range can be customized to suit the instrument being traded; for example, for gold (XAU/USD), a typical range might extend from 0 to 5000, covering all practical price levels that could be relevant in both high and low market conditions. By using Pine Script’s persistent variables, the indicator efficiently creates these lines only once at the start of the chart, avoiding unnecessary resource usage and preventing PulseWire from slowing down, which can happen if lines are redrawn every bar.
From a trading perspective, these levels serve multiple purposes. For scalpers, the $25 increments act as micro support and resistance points, helping to determine short-term price reactions and potential breakout zones. Scalpers can use these levels to enter positions with tight stop-loss orders just beyond a level and take profits near the next $25 increment, which aligns with common price behavior patterns in highly liquid instruments. For swing traders, the same levels provide broader context, allowing them to identify areas where price might pause or reverse over several days. Swing traders can use these levels to align trades with the prevailing trend, particularly when combined with other indicators such as moving averages or trendlines.
Another key advantage of the Quarterly Levels indicator is its simplicity and visual clarity. By plotting lines in a uniform white color and extending them to the right, the chart remains clean and easy to read, allowing traders to focus on price action and market dynamics rather than cluttered technical drawings. This visual consistency also helps in backtesting and strategy development, as traders can quickly see how price interacts with each level over time. Additionally, the use of round-number increments leverages the psychological tendencies of market participants, as many traders place stop orders or entry points near these levels, making them natural zones of interest.
Overall, the Quarterly Levels indicator combines efficiency, clarity, and practical trading utility into a single tool. It streamlines chart analysis, highlights meaningful price zones, and supports both scalping and swing trading approaches, making it an essential addition to a trader’s toolkit. By understanding how to integrate these levels into trading strategies, traders can make more informed decisions, manage risk effectively, and identify high-probability trade setups across various market conditions. Indicator
Time-based LiquidityThis indicator automatically marks important time-based liquidity levels on your chart, helping you stay aware of where major price reactions may occur and the market is forced to show its hand.
Key Features:
Previous Month’s, Week’s, and Day’s Highs and Lows: Displays PMH/PML, PWH/PWL, and PDH/PDL — key reference points where liquidity often accumulates.
Intraday Session Highs and Lows: Divides the trading day into quarters (00:00–06:00, 06:00–12:00, etc. following Day’s Quarterly Theory) and tracks session highs and lows dynamically across these periods.
Current Session 90-Minute Quarters: Splits the active session into 90-minute intervals to highlight short-term liquidity structures and potential reaction zones.
Level Alerts: Tracks when each liquidity level is reached and enables customizable alerts so you don’t miss important price movements.
Use Case:
This tool provides an organized, time-based framework for identifying where liquidity is likely to concentrate across different timeframes and intraday cycles. Use these levels for forming bias, planning entries, exits, or anticipating price reactions at key points in the market structure.
Customization Options:
Enable/disable liquidity levels to display (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Sessions, Session Quarters)
Customize the appearance of each level (color, style, line width)
Enable or disable tracking and alerts for level interactions
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Quarterly Theory ICT 01 [TradingFinder] XAMD + Q1-Q4 Sessions🔵 Introduction
The Quarterly Theory ICT indicator is an advanced analytical system based on the concepts of ICT (Inner Circle Trader) and fractal time. It divides time into quarterly periods and accurately determines entry and exit points for trades by using the True Open as the starting point of each cycle. This system is applicable across various time frames including annual, monthly, weekly, daily, and even 90-minute sessions.
Time is divided into four quarters: in the first quarter (Q1), which is dedicated to the Accumulation phase, the market is in a consolidation state, laying the groundwork for a new trend; in the second quarter (Q2), allocated to the Manipulation phase (also known as Judas Swing), sudden price changes and false moves occur, marking the true starting point of a trend change; the third quarter (Q3) is dedicated to the Distribution phase, during which prices are broadly distributed and price volatility peaks; and the fourth quarter (Q4), corresponding to the Continuation/Reversal phase, either continues or reverses the previous trend.
By leveraging smart algorithms and technical analysis, this system identifies optimal price patterns and trading positions through the precise detection of stop-run and liquidity zones.
With the division of time into Q1 through Q4 and by incorporating key terms such as Quarterly Theory ICT, True Open, Accumulation, Manipulation (Judas Swing), Distribution, Continuation/Reversal, ICT, fractal time, smart algorithms, technical analysis, price patterns, trading positions, stop-run, and liquidity, this system enables traders to identify market trends and make informed trading decisions using real data and precise analysis.
♦ Important Note :
This indicator and the "Quarterly Theory ICT" concept have been developed based on material published in primary sources, notably the articles on Daye( traderdaye ) and Joshuuu . All copyright rights are reserved.
🔵 How to Use
The Quarterly Theory ICT strategy is built on dividing time into four distinct periods across various time frames such as annual, monthly, weekly, daily, and even 90-minute sessions. In this approach, time is segmented into four quarters, during which the phases of Accumulation, Manipulation (Judas Swing), Distribution, and Continuation/Reversal appear in a systematic and recurring manner.
The first segment (Q1) functions as the Accumulation phase, where the market consolidates and lays the foundation for future movement; the second segment (Q2) represents the Manipulation phase, during which prices experience sudden initial changes, and with the aid of the True Open concept, the real starting point of the market’s movement is determined; in the third segment (Q3), the Distribution phase takes place, where prices are widely dispersed and price volatility reaches its peak; and finally, the fourth segment (Q4) is recognized as the Continuation/Reversal phase, in which the previous trend either continues or reverses.
This strategy, by harnessing the concepts of fractal time and smart algorithms, enables precise analysis of price patterns across multiple time frames and, through the identification of key points such as stop-run and liquidity zones, assists traders in optimizing their trading positions. Utilizing real market data and dividing time into Q1 through Q4 allows for a comprehensive and multi-level technical analysis in which optimal entry and exit points are identified by comparing prices to the True Open.
Thus, by focusing on keywords like Quarterly Theory ICT, True Open, Accumulation, Manipulation, Distribution, Continuation/Reversal, ICT, fractal time, smart algorithms, technical analysis, price patterns, trading positions, stop-run, and liquidity, the Quarterly Theory ICT strategy acts as a coherent framework for predicting market trends and developing trading strategies.
🔵b]Settings
Cycle Display Mode: Determines whether the cycle is displayed on the chart or on the indicator panel.
Show Cycle: Enables or disables the display of the ranges corresponding to each quarter within the micro cycles (e.g., Q1/1, Q1/2, Q1/3, Q1/4, etc.).
Show Cycle Label: Toggles the display of textual labels for identifying the micro cycle phases (for example, Q1/1 or Q2/2).
Table Display Mode: Enables or disables the ability to display cycle information in a tabular format.
Show Table: Determines whether the table—which summarizes the phases (Q1 to Q4)—is displayed.
Show More Info: Adds additional details to the table, such as the name of the phase (Accumulation, Manipulation, Distribution, or Continuation/Reversal) or further specifics about each cycle.
🔵 Conclusion
Quarterly Theory ICT provides a fractal and recurring approach to analyzing price behavior by dividing time into four quarters (Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4) and defining the True Open at the beginning of the second phase.
The Accumulation, Manipulation (Judas Swing), Distribution, and Continuation/Reversal phases repeat in each cycle, allowing traders to identify price patterns with greater precision across annual, monthly, weekly, daily, and even micro-level time frames.
Focusing on the True Open as the primary reference point enables faster recognition of potential trend changes and facilitates optimal management of trading positions. In summary, this strategy, based on ICT principles and fractal time concepts, offers a powerful framework for predicting future market movements, identifying optimal entry and exit points, and managing risk in various trading conditions.
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