Volatility Squeeze Scanner MTF [StrixEDGE]Overview
A multi-timeframe volatility squeeze detector that identifies when Bollinger Bands contract inside Keltner Channels across four configurable timeframes simultaneously. The indicator combines squeeze state detection with a LazyBear-method momentum oscillator and a real-time consensus engine, giving traders a structured view of cross-timeframe compression without switching charts.
Volatility squeezes represent periods of contracting price action — energy building before a directional move. Detecting them on a single timeframe is common. Detecting them across multiple timeframes at once isolates the higher-probability setups where compression is structural, not noise.
How It Works
Squeeze Detection
A squeeze fires when the Bollinger Bands (SMA ± standard deviation) fully contract inside the Keltner Channel (SMA ± ATR). This means the upper Bollinger Band is below the upper Keltner Channel AND the lower Bollinger Band is above the lower Keltner Channel. When both conditions hold, volatility has compressed below its average range — the market is coiling.
Bull BIAS
Bear BIAS
Momentum Oscillator (LazyBear Method)
The momentum histogram is calculated as the linear regression of the difference between price and the average of the Donchian Channel midline and SMA. This produces a zero-centered oscillator that reveals both the direction and acceleration of momentum inside the squeeze.
The histogram uses a four-tone color scheme:
- Bright green — bullish momentum, accelerating
- Dark green — bullish momentum, decelerating
- Bright red — bearish momentum, accelerating
- Dark red — bearish momentum, decelerating
Squeeze-State Dots
Dots on the zero line change color based on the current chart timeframe's squeeze state:
- Orange dot — squeeze is active (BB inside KC)
- Teal dot — no squeeze (BB outside KC)
The transition from orange to teal marks the moment the squeeze fires — volatility is expanding and the move is underway.
Multi-Timeframe Consensus
The indicator runs the squeeze calculation independently on four user-defined timeframes via `request.security()`. A consensus table displays each timeframe's squeeze state, momentum direction, momentum acceleration, and squeeze duration in real time.
Consensus is reached when the number of timeframes simultaneously in squeeze meets or exceeds the user-defined threshold (default: 3 out of 4). The background subtly highlights when consensus is active, with a brighter flash on the bar where consensus is first reached.
How to Read It
Entry context:
Wait for the consensus row to show 3/4 or 4/4 CONSENSUS — this confirms compression is happening across the timeframe stack, not just locally. The higher the consensus count, the more significant the potential expansion.
Directional bias:
The MOM and DIR columns across timeframes reveal whether momentum is aligned. When most timeframes show BULL + ▲, the bias favors long. When most show BEAR + ▼, the bias favors short. Mixed readings suggest no clear directional edge — patience is warranted.
Timing the release:
Watch the zero-line dots on the current chart timeframe. When the dot transitions from orange (squeeze active) to teal (squeeze released), the coil is unwinding. The histogram's color and direction at that moment indicate the likely direction of the expansion.
Duration as context:
The DUR column shows how many bars each timeframe has been in squeeze. Longer durations generally correspond to larger eventual moves. A fresh squeeze (DUR = 1–3) may still be forming. An extended squeeze (DUR = 15+) is deeply compressed and more likely to produce a significant breakout.
Inputs
Bollinger Bands
- Length — lookback period for the SMA and standard deviation (default: 20)
- Multiplier — standard deviation multiplier for band width (default: 2.0)
Keltner Channel
- Length — lookback period for the SMA and ATR (default: 20)
- Multiplier — ATR multiplier for channel width (default: 1.5)
Timeframes
- Four independently configurable timeframes (default: 5m, 15m, 1H, 4H)
- Choose timeframes that create meaningful structure for your trading style
Consensus
- Minimum TF Consensus — how many timeframes must be in squeeze simultaneously to trigger consensus (2, 3, or 4; default: 3)
Momentum
- Momentum Source — price source for all calculations (Close, Open, High, Low, HL2, HLC3, OHLC4)
Alerts
5 alert conditions are available:
- Squeeze Consensus Reached — fires when the minimum TF consensus threshold is first met
- Squeeze Consensus Broken — fires when consensus drops below the threshold
- Consensus + Bullish Bias — consensus active with 3+ timeframes showing positive momentum
- Consensus + Bearish Bias — consensus active with 3+ timeframes showing negative momentum
- Full 4/4 Squeeze — all four timeframes in simultaneous squeeze
Indicator
Squeeze Vector [Gabremoku]Squeeze Vector is a squeeze-based volatility breakout tool that combines Bollinger/Keltner compression detection, directional pressure flow, and a first-expansion state machine to help traders identify high-probability post-squeeze breakout setups.
The core idea is simple: compression precedes expansion. When Bollinger Bands shrink inside Keltner Channels, the market is coiling — and when that squeeze releases, the first directional signal can carry strong momentum. This script gives that process a structured visual and logical framework.
Core Concept — Squeeze → Release → Direction
A BB/KC squeeze occurs when Bollinger Bands, which reflect price volatility through standard deviation, contract inside Keltner Channels, which reflect typical range through ATR. This gap between the two envelopes is used as a proxy for volatility compression.
When BB width becomes smaller than KC width, the script identifies a Squeeze state. When it releases, the script enters an Armed state and opens a short post-squeeze window during which it looks for the first valid directional expansion.
Importantly, the squeeze release alone does not confirm direction. That is why the script adds multiple expansion confirmation filters before triggering a signal.
What it shows
Squeeze Vector Oscillator — a single line that rises as BB/KC compression increases. When it crosses above 50, the squeeze is active. The oscillator turns purple during squeeze states for fast visual identification.
Pressure Flow Histogram — a volume-weighted directional pressure value that reads where price closed within the candle range and weights it by volume relative to its moving average. Positive values indicate bullish pressure, negative values indicate bearish pressure.
Bollinger Overlay on Price — during squeeze states, the script renders Bollinger Bands directly on the main chart with gradient fills, making it easy to see where price is relative to the compressed structure.
LONG / SHORT signals — primary directional signals are placed on the main chart after a post-squeeze expansion bar meets all required conditions. Optional lighter repeat markers can be shown for follow-through confirmation.
Dashboard with live checklist — the on-chart dashboard shows the current state, regime, pressure, vector value, and a 6-point checklist for both long and short setups, with filled/empty circles to show how many conditions are currently met.
Signal Logic
The signal engine works as a state machine with three phases:
Squeeze — BB/KC compression is active. No signal is generated. The dashboard shows SQUEEZE.
Armed — the squeeze just released. The script opens a short expansion window and waits for directional confirmation. The dashboard shows ARMED.
Expansion signal — within the expansion window, if a valid directional bar forms with sufficient pressure, body size, and break condition, a LONG or SHORT label is placed on the main chart.
Signal direction is confirmed by checking:
Basis side: price above or below the BB basis
Pressure: smoothed directional pressure above threshold
Strong pressure: optional stronger filter
Body quality: minimum body-to-candle-range ratio
Break condition: higher high or lower low
Regime: optional EMA 200 trend filter
When both long and short conditions are simultaneously valid, the stronger pressure side wins. If pressure is equal, raw pressure bias decides.
States and Dashboard
The dashboard tracks the full machine at a glance:
Row Content
SQZ Squeeze ON / OFF
SEQ ARMED or READY
REG Trend regime (BULL / BEAR / OFF)
BIAS Current directional pressure bias
P Pressure Flow value
V Vector Oscillator value
Checklist 6-point LONG and SHORT condition matrix
The checklist can be set to appear only during Squeeze or Armed states to reduce visual noise when no setup is forming.
Features
✅ Bollinger/Keltner squeeze detection via ratio oscillator
✅ Volume-weighted directional pressure flow
✅ Post-squeeze first expansion state machine
✅ Armed → signal transition logic
✅ 6-point entry checklist for both long and short
✅ EMA 200 regime filter
✅ Bollinger overlay with gradient fill during squeeze
✅ LONG / SHORT signal labels on main chart
✅ Optional follow-through repeat markers
✅ Repeat window filter to suppress signal clustering
✅ Strategy mode: Long, Short, or Both
✅ Fully configurable dashboard with size and offset settings
✅ Alert conditions for BUY, SELL, and squeeze activation
How to use
A practical workflow:
Watch for the Vector Oscillator to cross above 50 and turn purple — that is the squeeze state.
When it releases below 50, the dashboard switches to ARMED.
In the expansion window, check the checklist: more filled circles on one side indicate stronger directional alignment.
A LONG or SHORT label confirms a valid first expansion signal.
Use the Pressure Flow histogram to gauge how strong and consistent the directional push is.
The squeeze release alone is not a signal. Direction is only confirmed when the expansion bar quality, pressure, and structure checks all align.
Notes
Like all squeeze-based tools, Squeeze Vector is most effective when used alongside price structure context. Squeezes release into strong moves, but not every release produces a sustained trend — volume, higher timeframe context, and support/resistance levels can all affect follow-through quality.
Author: Gabremoku
Pine Script v6 Indicator
Squeeze Momentum IQ Trade Management SimplifiedSqueeze Momentum IQ Trade Management Simplified
A trade management and position conviction engine designed to help determine whether to continue holding, manage cautiously, take profits, or avoid new entries.
Most indicators focus on finding entries.
Squeeze Momentum Nexus Conviction focuses on a different question:
"Does the trade still deserve my conviction?"
Rather than generating simple buy and sell signals, Conviction continuously evaluates trend quality, momentum behavior, efficiency, and confirmation conditions to determine whether current market conditions still support remaining in a trade.
The objective is to help traders avoid two common mistakes:
• Exiting strong trends too early
• Holding weakening trades too long
Core Concept
Conviction transforms multiple market variables into a simplified trade management framework:
HOLD
Strong trend quality and confirmation
Momentum remains healthy
Higher timeframe and trend conditions supportive
HOLD CAUTIOUSLY
Trend remains intact, but signs of weakening or conflict begin to appear
Increased probability of pullback or slower continuation
TAKE PROFIT / DO NOT ENTER
Trade quality deteriorating
Momentum weakening significantly
Choppy or conflicting conditions increasing
Features
Trade Quality Engine
Evaluates market conditions through a weighted scoring model using:
• Momentum behavior
• Trend confirmation
• Higher timeframe agreement
• Efficiency ratio
• Volatility state
• Expansion quality
Conviction State Engine
Converts raw calculations into actionable states:
HOLD
Strong continuation conditions
Trend quality remains elevated
HOLD CAUTIOUSLY
Moderate quality conditions
Continuation possible but with increasing caution
TAKE PROFIT / DO NOT ENTER
Weak conditions
Elevated risk of deterioration, pullback, or lower probability continuation
Visual Hold Zones
Vertical highlighted chart regions visually display current conviction states:
Green
HOLD
Orange
HOLD CAUTIOUSLY
Red
TAKE PROFIT / DO NOT ENTER
Designed to allow immediate interpretation directly from price action without requiring constant dashboard monitoring.
Simple Decision Dashboard
Displays only the essential information:
Action
HOLD
HOLD CAUTIOUSLY
TAKE PROFIT / DO NOT ENTER
Trade Quality
Current trade-grade evaluation
Score
Weighted confidence reading
Suggested Uses
Can be used for:
• Managing existing positions
• Scaling out of trades
• Holding trend positions longer
• Filtering poor continuation conditions
• Preventing emotional exits
• Avoiding lower quality entries
Works well alongside:
• Market structure
• Trend systems
• Volume Profile / POC analysis
• Supply and demand zones
• Higher timeframe bias
• Risk management systems
About TrendGenY Indicators
TrendGenY indicators are built from market experience, creative concepts, and a constant pursuit of unique perspectives. Rather than following conventional ideas, the focus is on uncovering alternative insights and viewing market behavior through different angles to reveal information that traditional tools may overlook and help traders build a more meaningful edge in the market. Indicator
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Volatility Prism [JOAT]Volatility Prism
Introduction
Volatility Prism is an open-source dual Bollinger Band envelope system with percentile-based bandwidth squeeze detection and Stochastic RSI confirmation. It renders two independent envelopes — an inner band at a configurable standard deviation multiplier and an outer band at a wider multiplier — with gradient fills that color dynamically based on whether price is in a bullish or bearish position relative to the moving average basis. When the bandwidth compresses to a historically low percentile, a squeeze state is declared. When the squeeze releases, an expansion signal fires.
The problem Volatility Prism solves is that volatility states are cyclical: periods of compression (squeeze) reliably precede periods of expansion (breakout), and the direction of the breakout is where the opportunity lies. By combining a statistically-based squeeze detector — which uses percentile thresholds rather than fixed bandwidth levels — with Stochastic RSI extreme confirmation, Volatility Prism identifies both the compression state and the likely directional bias of the coming expansion simultaneously.
Core Concepts
1. Dual Bollinger Band Structure
Two separate Bollinger Band pairs share the same basis (SMA of the source) but use different standard deviation multipliers. The inner band (default 2.0x) is the primary envelope. The outer band (default 3.0x) defines the extreme extension zone. Price trading beyond the inner band but inside the outer band is in the elevated zone. Price trading beyond the outer band is in a statistical extreme:
basis = ta.sma(src, bbLen)
dev = ta.stdev(src, bbLen)
upper1 = basis + bbMult1 * dev // Inner upper
lower1 = basis - bbMult1 * dev // Inner lower
upper2 = basis + bbMult2 * dev // Outer upper
lower2 = basis - bbMult2 * dev // Outer lower
The trend bias is determined by whether the close is above or below the basis. When bullish, all envelope lines and fills render in the bullish color. When bearish, they render in the bearish color. This makes the trend state immediately visible from the envelope color alone.
2. Gradient Envelope Fills
Four gradient fills create the visual envelope structure. The inner fills gradient from a near-opaque shade at the band edge to a nearly transparent shade at the basis, creating a density effect that visually represents how far price is from the center. The outer fills extend this gradient into the extreme zone at reduced opacity, cleanly separating the normal, elevated, and extreme price zones:
fill(basisPlot, upper1Plot, upper1, basis, color.new(envCol, 85), color.new(envCol, 98), "Upper Inner Fill")
fill(upper1Plot, upper2Plot, upper2, upper1, color.new(envCol, 75), color.new(envCol, 88), "Upper Outer Fill")
3. Percentile-Based Bandwidth Squeeze Detection
The bandwidth (the width of the inner band as a percentage of the basis) is computed on each bar and added to a rolling history array of configurable length. The current bandwidth is compared to the percentile threshold of that history — if the current bandwidth is below the configured percentile (default 15th percentile), the squeeze state is active:
bandwidth = basis > 0 ? (upper1 - lower1) / basis * 100 : 0.0
// Sort history and find threshold at configured percentile
threshIdx = int(array.size(sorted) * sqzPctile / 100) - 1
sqzThreshold = array.get(sorted, threshIdx)
isSqueezing = bandwidth <= sqzThreshold
This approach adapts to the instrument and timeframe automatically — a 15th percentile squeeze on a low-volatility bond future and on a high-volatility crypto asset will both correctly identify when that specific instrument is in an unusually compressed state relative to its own history.
4. Stochastic RSI Extreme Confirmation
The Stochastic RSI (an oscillator that applies Stochastic logic to RSI values) provides momentum extreme confirmation. Overbought and oversold readings from the K and D lines confirm when band extremes coincide with momentum extremes, strengthening band rejection signals:
rsiVal = ta.rsi(src, rsiLen)
stochVal = ta.stoch(rsiVal, rsiVal, rsiVal, stochLen)
kLine = ta.sma(stochVal, smoothK)
dLine = ta.sma(kLine, smoothD)
stochOB = kLine > upperLim and dLine > upperLim // Overbought
stochOS = kLine < lowerLim and dLine < lowerLim // Oversold
5. Band Rejection Signals and Squeeze Breakout
Three signal types are generated. Bullish band rejection fires when price was below the inner lower band on the previous bar and closes back above it, with Stochastic RSI confirming oversold — a failed breakdown with momentum confirmation. Bearish band rejection fires on the symmetric condition above the inner upper band. Squeeze Breakout fires on the first bar that transitions from squeeze to non-squeeze state — the moment the bandwidth begins expanding:
bearRejection = close > upper1 and close <= upper1 and stochOB
bullRejection = close < lower1 and close >= lower1 and stochOS
sqzBreakout = isSqueezing and not isSqueezing
6. Band Price Labels at the Right Edge
All five band lines (U2, U1, MA, L1, L2) receive price labels at the right edge of the chart. These labels update every bar to show the current price of each level, eliminating the need to hover over lines or read the y-axis to determine band values:
if barstate.islast and showBandLbls
lblU2 := label.new(bar_index + 2, upper2,
"U2 " + str.tostring(upper2, format.mintick),
style=label.style_label_right, ...)
Features
Dual Bollinger Band envelopes: Inner and outer bands with independently configurable multipliers
Adaptive gradient fills: Four gradient fills (inner upper, inner lower, outer upper, outer lower) color dynamically with trend bias
Dynamic trend coloring: All envelope elements switch between bullish and bearish colors based on close vs. basis
Percentile-based squeeze detection: Bandwidth compared to a configurable percentile of its rolling history — adapts to any instrument's volatility profile
Configurable squeeze lookback: Rolling bandwidth history window from 20 to 500 bars
Squeeze background shading: Optional chart background shading during active squeeze state
Stochastic RSI confirmation: K and D line extreme zones confirm band rejection signal quality
Three signal types: Bull Rejection, Bear Rejection, and Squeeze Breakout markers with distinct shapes
Band price labels at right edge: Live price labels for all five band levels (U2, U1, MA, L1, L2) at bar_index + 2
Institutional dashboard (top right): 11-row table with Volatility state (SQUEEZE/EXPANDING), Bandwidth %, Trend, StochRSI state, K and D values, Basis price, and Envelope range
Fully configurable inputs: BB length, both multipliers, squeeze lookback and percentile, Stochastic RSI parameters, and all colors independently adjustable
Alerts: Bull Rejection, Bear Rejection, Squeeze Breakout, and Squeeze Entry alertconditions
Input Parameters
Bollinger Bands:
Source: Price source (default: close)
BB Length: MA and standard deviation period (default: 20)
Inner Mult: Standard deviation multiplier for inner bands (default: 2.0)
Outer Mult: Standard deviation multiplier for outer bands (default: 3.0)
Squeeze Detection:
Bandwidth Lookback: Rolling history window for percentile calculation (default: 120 bars)
Squeeze Percentile: Bandwidth percentile below which squeeze is active (default: 15th)
Stochastic RSI:
K Smoothing (default: 3), D Smoothing (default: 3)
RSI Length (default: 14), Stochastic Length (default: 14)
Overbought level (default: 80), Oversold level (default: 20)
Display:
Show Dashboard toggle
Squeeze Background toggle
Band Price Labels toggle
Bullish Envelope color, Bearish Envelope color, Basis Line color, Squeeze Background color
How to Use This Indicator
Step 1: Identify the Volatility State
The dashboard's Volatility row shows SQUEEZE (yellow) or EXPANDING (gray). When SQUEEZE is active, the chart background shades yellow. A squeeze state means bandwidth has compressed to a historically low percentile — the market is loading energy for a directional move.
Step 2: Watch for Squeeze Breakout Signals
The cross (x) marker appears at the first bar that exits a squeeze. This is the moment bandwidth begins expanding. The direction of the breakout bar (bullish or bearish candle) combined with the trend color of the envelope provides the directional lean for the expansion phase.
Step 3: Interpret Envelope Color for Trend Bias
When all envelope elements are teal, price is above the basis — bullish bias. When all elements are orange, price is below the basis — bearish bias. Use the envelope color as a continuous trend indicator overlaid directly on the price.
Step 4: React to Band Rejection Diamonds
Diamond markers at the band edge indicate price failed to sustain a move beyond the inner band and recovered inside, with Stochastic RSI confirming the extreme. These are mean-reversion entry signals — price rejected the statistical extreme with momentum confirmation.
Step 5: Reference Band Price Labels
The right-edge labels show the current price of each band level. Use these when planning take-profit targets (opposite band) or stop-loss placement (outer band beyond entry) without needing to manually read prices from band lines.
Indicator Limitations
The squeeze detector requires a minimum of sqzLen bars of bandwidth history to activate. On short charts or immediately after the indicator is applied, the squeeze state will not register until enough history is accumulated
The percentile-based squeeze threshold adapts to the lookback window. A longer lookback produces a more stable threshold; a shorter lookback adapts faster but may produce more frequent squeeze entries and exits
Band rejection signals require the close to recover inside the band on the bar immediately following the outside close. Multi-bar breakouts that recover more slowly are not detected as rejections
Squeeze Breakout markers fire on the first bar exiting a squeeze regardless of candle size or direction. They do not independently confirm the breakout direction — the envelope trend color and Stochastic RSI must be used to assess directional bias
Stochastic RSI is a double-transformed oscillator (RSI → Stochastic). It can reach and hold extreme levels for extended periods in strong trends, producing frequent overbought or oversold readings that reduce the specificity of band rejection confirmation
Originality Statement
Volatility Prism is original in its adaptive, percentile-based squeeze detection combined with a dual-envelope gradient structure and Stochastic RSI extreme confirmation with right-edge band price labels. This indicator is published because:
Using the rolling percentile of bandwidth history — rather than fixed bandwidth values or the classic Keltner Channel comparison method — for squeeze detection provides an instrument-adaptive and timeframe-adaptive threshold that requires no manual calibration
The dual-envelope structure (inner and outer bands) with four independent gradient fills that change color based on real-time trend bias creates a visually rich, information-dense chart overlay without adding separate indicator panes
The right-edge band price labels for all five band levels eliminate a common usability friction point in Bollinger Band analysis, where traders must hover over lines or estimate prices from the y-axis scale
The three-signal system (Bull Rejection, Bear Rejection, Squeeze Breakout) operating from two independent mechanisms (band geometry + Stochastic RSI for rejections, bandwidth percentile for breakout) provides distinct signal categories suited to different trading styles
Disclaimer
This indicator is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It is not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument. Trading involves substantial risk of loss. Bollinger Bands and Stochastic RSI readings are historical statistical tools. Squeeze states can persist for extended periods without producing a breakout, and breakouts can occur in either direction. Band rejection signals do not guarantee price will reverse from the band. Always use proper risk management. The author is not responsible for any trading losses resulting from the use of this indicator.
-Made with passion by jackofalltrades
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Volatility Regime Engine [JOAT]Volatility Regime Engine
Introduction
The Volatility Regime Engine is a sophisticated volatility analysis tool designed to identify market cycles through expansion and contraction patterns. This indicator goes beyond simple volatility measurement by classifying volatility into distinct regimes, detecting squeeze patterns, and forecasting potential volatility shifts. It's built for traders who understand that volatility is not just noise but a predictable cycle that creates trading opportunities when properly understood.
Volatility is the lifeblood of markets - it creates opportunities, determines risk, and influences strategy selection. This engine provides institutional-grade volatility analysis that helps traders adapt their approach to current market conditions. Whether you're a day trader adjusting stop distances, a swing trader timing entries after volatility contractions, or a position trader sizing positions based on volatility forecasts, this tool provides the critical volatility intelligence needed for superior decision-making.
Why This Indicator Exists
Most traders treat volatility as a single number (like ATR) without understanding its cyclical nature and predictive properties. This indicator addresses that limitation by:
Regime Classification: Identifies whether volatility is expanding, contracting, or normal, allowing strategy adaptation
Squeeze Detection: Pinpoints volatility compression patterns that often precede significant price moves
Cycle Analysis: Tracks volatility cycles to identify optimal entry and exit timing
Forecasting Capability: Uses mean reversion principles to predict likely volatility shifts
Adaptive Multipliers: Provides dynamic stop loss and target multipliers based on current volatility
Historical Context: Places current volatility in percentile context for better decision making
The engine solves the critical problem of using static risk management in dynamic volatility environments. By understanding where you are in the volatility cycle, you can anticipate market behavior and position yourself accordingly.
Core Components Explained
1. Multi-Layer ATR Analysis
The indicator uses three ATR timeframes to capture volatility across different horizons:
// Multiple ATR timeframes
float atr_fast = ta.atr(i_atr_fast)
float atr_slow = ta.atr(i_atr_slow)
float atr_baseline = ta.sma(ta.atr(i_atr_slow), i_atr_baseline)
// ATR ratios
float atr_ratio = atr_baseline > 0 ? atr_slow / atr_baseline : 1.0
float atr_momentum = atr_fast / atr_slow
ATR layers:
Fast ATR (7 periods): Captures immediate volatility changes
Slow ATR (21 periods): Medium-term volatility trend
Baseline ATR (50 periods smoothed): Long-term volatility average
ATR Ratio: Current volatility relative to baseline (key for regime detection)
ATR Momentum: Short-term volatility acceleration/deceleration
The ATR ratio is the primary driver of regime classification - values above 1.4 indicate expansion, below 0.6 indicate contraction.
2. Squeeze Detection System
The indicator uses the classic TTM Squeeze concept with enhanced features:
// Squeeze state
bool squeeze_on = bb_lower > kc_lower and bb_upper < kc_upper
bool squeeze_off = bb_lower < kc_lower and bb_upper > kc_upper
// Squeeze duration tracking
var int squeeze_duration = 0
if squeeze_on
squeeze_duration := squeeze_duration + 1
else
squeeze_duration := 0
// Squeeze intensity (longer squeeze = more explosive release)
float squeeze_intensity = math.min(float(squeeze_duration) / 20.0 * 100, 100)
Squeeze components:
Bollinger Bands: Measure volatility through standard deviation
Keltner Channels: Measure volatility through ATR
Squeeze On: BB inside KC indicates volatility compression
Squeeze Duration: Time in compression - longer durations build more energy
Squeeze Intensity: Percentage score of compression buildup
Squeeze Release: Transition from compression to expansion
Squeeze releases are among the most reliable volatility signals - they often precede significant price moves.
3. Historical Volatility Analysis
For additional confirmation, the indicator calculates statistical volatility:
f_historical_vol(int period, int annual_days) =>
float log_return = math.log(close / close )
float hv = ta.stdev(log_return, period) * math.sqrt(annual_days) * 100
hv
float hv_current = i_use_hv ? f_historical_vol(i_hv_len, i_hv_annual) : 0
float hv_avg = i_use_hv ? ta.sma(hv_current, i_hv_len * 2) : 0
float hv_ratio = hv_avg > 0 ? hv_current / hv_avg : 1.0
HV features:
Log Returns Calculation: Statistically sound volatility measurement
Annualization: Converts to annualized volatility percentage
HV Ratio: Current volatility relative to historical average
HV Regime: High/low volatility classification
Confirmation Layer: Validates ATR-based regime detection
Historical volatility adds a statistical layer that confirms what the ATR analysis is showing.
4. Volatility Regime Classification
The indicator classifies volatility into four distinct states:
// Raw regime based on ATR ratio
int raw_vol_regime = 0
if atr_ratio >= i_exp_thresh
raw_vol_regime := 1 // Expansion
else if atr_ratio <= i_con_thresh
raw_vol_regime := -1 // Contraction
// Confirmed regime with bar count filter
var int regime_counter = 0
var int confirmed_vol_regime = 0
if raw_vol_regime == raw_vol_regime and raw_vol_regime != 0
regime_counter := math.min(regime_counter + 1, i_regime_confirm + 1)
else if raw_vol_regime != raw_vol_regime
regime_counter := 1
if regime_counter >= i_regime_confirm
confirmed_vol_regime := raw_vol_regime
Regime types:
Expansion (ATR ratio > 1.4): High volatility, wide ranges, increased risk
Contraction (ATR ratio < 0.6): Low volatility, narrow ranges, preparing for breakouts
Normal (0.6 < ATR ratio < 1.4): Balanced volatility, normal market conditions
Transitioning: Regime changes requiring confirmation before acting
Regime confirmation prevents whipsaws by requiring multiple bars in the same regime before classification.
5. Volatility Cycle Phases
Beyond simple regimes, the indicator identifies where you are in the volatility cycle:
// Cycle phases: 0=neutral, 1=building, 2=peak, 3=declining, 4=trough
var int vol_cycle_phase = 0
float atr_slope = atr_slow - atr_slow
float atr_accel = atr_slope - nz(atr_slope )
if confirmed_vol_regime == 1
if atr_accel > 0
vol_cycle_phase := 1 // Building expansion
else
vol_cycle_phase := 2 // Peak expansion
else if confirmed_vol_regime == -1
if atr_accel < 0
vol_cycle_phase := 3 // Declining to contraction
else
vol_cycle_phase := 4 // Trough contraction
Cycle phases:
Building Expansion: Volatility increasing, acceleration positive
Peak Expansion: High volatility but decelerating
Declining to Contraction: Volatility decreasing rapidly
Trough Contraction: Low volatility stabilizing
Neutral: Transition periods between phases
Cycle analysis helps anticipate the next phase and prepare strategy adjustments.
6. Adaptive Multipliers
The indicator provides dynamic multipliers for risk management:
// Dynamic stop multiplier based on regime
float adaptive_stop_mult = switch confirmed_vol_regime
1 => 1.5 // Wider stops in expansion
-1 => 0.8 // Tighter stops in contraction
=> 1.0 // Normal
// Dynamic target multiplier
float adaptive_target_mult = switch confirmed_vol_regime
1 => 2.0 // Larger targets in expansion
-1 => 1.2 // Smaller targets in contraction
=> 1.5 // Normal
Adaptive features:
Stop Multiplier: Adjusts stop distance based on volatility regime
Target Multiplier: Scales profit targets to volatility conditions
Risk Adjustment: Helps maintain consistent risk across volatility regimes
Export Functions: Available for integration with trading systems
These multipliers help maintain consistent risk-to-reward ratios across different volatility environments.
Visual Elements
Multi-Layer Histogram: Core volatility ratio with gradient coloring
Glow Effects: Intensity-based glow around extreme volatility
Squeeze Momentum: Separate plot showing squeeze building/release
Cycle Momentum: Volatility cycle acceleration/deceleration
Background Shading: Regime-based background colors
Signal Markers: Premium volatility signals with labels
Dashboard: Real-time volatility metrics and forecasts
The dashboard displays:
1. Current volatility regime and strength
2. Cycle phase and momentum
3. ATR ratio and percentage
4. Percentile ranking of current volatility
5. Squeeze status and duration
6. Quality score of current setup
7. Volatility forecast (expansion/contraction)
8. Adaptive multipliers for risk management
Input Parameters
ATR Settings:
Fast ATR Period: Short-term volatility (default: 7)
Slow ATR Period: Medium-term volatility (default: 21)
Baseline Period: Long-term volatility average (default: 50)
Regime Thresholds:
Expansion Threshold: ATR ratio for expansion regime (default: 1.4)
Contraction Threshold: ATR ratio for contraction regime (default: 0.6)
Regime Confirmation: Bars for regime confirmation (default: 3)
Squeeze Detection:
Bollinger Period: BB calculation period (default: 20)
Bollinger Multiplier: BB standard deviation (default: 2.0)
Keltner Period: KC calculation period (default: 20)
Keltner Multiplier: KC ATR multiplier (default: 1.5)
Visual Settings:
Color Scheme: Customizable colors for each regime
Glow Effects: Enable/disable visual enhancements
Dashboard Display: Show/hide metrics panel
Signal Labels: Control signal label frequency
How to Use This Indicator
Step 1: Identify Current Regime
Check the dashboard for the current volatility regime. In expansion (red), expect larger ranges and adjust stops wider. In contraction (blue), prepare for potential breakouts. Normal conditions (purple) allow standard trading approaches.
Step 2: Monitor Squeeze Patterns
Watch for squeeze onset (compression) and duration. Longer squeezes (high intensity) often lead to more explosive releases. The squeeze release signal is one of the most reliable volatility breakout patterns.
Step 3: Analyze Cycle Phase
Understanding the cycle phase helps anticipate the next move. Building expansion suggests continued volatility, while peak expansion warns of potential contraction ahead.
Step 4: Use Percentile Context
The ATR percentile shows how current volatility compares to historical levels. Extremely high percentiles (>90) suggest mean reversion to lower volatility, while low percentiles (<10) suggest expansion is likely.
Step 5: Apply Adaptive Multipliers
Use the provided stop and target multipliers to adjust your risk management to current conditions. This maintains consistent risk across different volatility environments.
Step 6: Watch for Premium Signals
Premium expansion signals (squeeze release + high volatility + HV confirmation) offer high-probability breakout opportunities. Premium contraction signals (early contraction + low HV) suggest optimal entry points before breakouts.
Best Practices
Use the indicator to adapt your strategy to volatility conditions rather than fighting them
Squeeze releases are most reliable when they occur after long compression periods (>10 bars)
Volatility expansion often follows news events - be aware of economic calendars
In low volatility environments, reduce position size but increase stop distance proportionally
High volatility periods offer larger profit potential but require wider stops and smaller position sizes
The volatility forecast is mean-reversion based - extreme volatility tends to revert to normal
Combine with trend analysis for best results - volatility expansion in the direction of trend is powerful
Use the adaptive multipliers in your automated strategies for dynamic risk management
Monitor the cycle phase to anticipate regime changes before they occur
Keep a volatility journal to track how different instruments behave in various regimes
Strategy Integration
This indicator is designed to integrate seamlessly with other trading systems:
Export plots provide volatility data for strategy consumption
Adaptive multipliers can be imported for dynamic risk management
Regime classification can filter trades based on volatility conditions
Squeeze signals can trigger breakout strategies
Cycle analysis can optimize entry/exit timing
Quality scores can weight signal strength in composite systems
The indicator includes 12 export functions for integration:
ATR Ratio Export: Normalized volatility level
Vol Regime Export: Current regime classification (-1, 0, 1)
ATR Percentile Export: Historical volatility context
Adaptive ATR Export: Volatility-adjusted ATR value
Stop Multiplier Export: Dynamic stop adjustment factor
Target Multiplier Export: Dynamic target adjustment factor
Squeeze State Export: Binary squeeze on/off signal
Squeeze Momentum Export: Squeeze building/release momentum
Vol Score Export: Normalized volatility score (-100 to +100)
Technical Implementation
Built with Pine Script v6 featuring:
Multi-timeframe volatility analysis across three ATR periods
Statistical historical volatility calculation with log returns
Advanced squeeze detection with duration and intensity tracking
Regime classification with confirmation logic to prevent whipsaws
Cycle phase analysis using slope and acceleration
Adaptive multiplier system for dynamic risk management
Comprehensive visualization with multi-layer glow effects
Real-time dashboard with 11 key volatility metrics
Alert conditions for all major volatility events
Export functions for strategy integration
The code uses confirmed bars for all calculations to prevent repainting and ensure reliable signals.
Originality Statement
This indicator is original in its comprehensive approach to volatility analysis and regime classification. While individual components (ATR, Bollinger Bands, Keltner Channels) are established tools, this indicator is justified because:
It synthesizes multiple volatility measurement approaches into a unified framework
The regime classification system provides actionable market state information
Cycle phase analysis adds predictive capability beyond simple volatility measurement
The squeeze detection system includes duration and intensity scoring for signal quality
Adaptive multipliers provide practical risk management adjustments based on volatility
Historical volatility adds statistical confirmation to price-based volatility measures
The forecasting system uses mean reversion principles for volatility prediction
Comprehensive visualization makes complex volatility concepts accessible and actionable
Export functions enable integration with other trading systems
Each component contributes unique insights: ATR shows current volatility, squeeze shows compression, HV shows statistical volatility, cycles show direction, and multipliers provide practical application
The indicator's value lies in transforming volatility from a single number into a rich, multi-dimensional analysis that helps traders understand not just how volatile the market is, but where it is in the volatility cycle and what that means for trading opportunities.
Disclaimer
This indicator is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It is not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument. Volatility analysis is a tool for understanding market conditions, not a prediction system.
Volatility patterns can change suddenly due to market events, news, or changes in market structure. Past volatility patterns do not guarantee future behavior. The indicator's signals are mathematical calculations based on historical patterns and should be used in conjunction with other forms of analysis.
Always use proper risk management, including stop losses and position sizing appropriate for current volatility conditions. High volatility periods require smaller position sizes due to increased risk, while low volatility periods may require wider stops to avoid premature exits.
The author is not responsible for any losses incurred from using this indicator. Users assume full responsibility for all trading decisions made using this system.
-Made with passion by officialjackofalltrades
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Adaptive Trend Mapper-ATM [Arjo]Adaptive Trend Mapper (ATM) is a directional pressure indicator designed to visualize how buying and selling commitment evolves during market trends.
Instead of focusing on price direction alone, ATM maps who is exerting stronger pressure —buyers or sellers—and how that pressure expands, weakens, or compresses over time.
Idea
ATM is built around a single concept:
Directional pressure is best understood by weighting trend strength against directional imbalance .
To achieve this, the indicator transforms trend strength into two opposing pressure measures:
Bull Pressure Index
Bear Pressure Index
These indices expand, contract, and converge based on how strongly buyers or sellers are committing, rather than simply tracking momentum or price changes.
How It Works
1. Bull & Bear Pressure Indices
ATM derives two pressure curves by weighting trend strength against directional imbalance:
The Bull Pressure Index increases when upward pressure strengthens.
The Bear Pressure Index increases when downward pressure strengthens.
Both indices operate on a 0–100 scale and are designed to diverge during strong trends and converge during non-directional or compressed phases.
Optional smoothing can be applied to reduce noise and improve readability.
2. Compression / Squeeze Detection
When:
Trend strength weakens,
Bull and Bear pressure converge,
And convergence continues over time,
ATM highlights a compression zone, signaling reduced directional conviction.
These zones often precede directional expansion once pressure rebuilds.
3. Adaptive Trend Context
An adaptive smoothed price curve is displayed on the chart to provide trend context.
Color changes reflect short-term directional shifts, helping align pressure signals with price structure.
This component is contextual only and does not generate signals by itself.
4. Optional Trend Bias Reference
An optional EMA-50 can be enabled to help identify broader directional bias and align pressure behavior with the prevailing trend.
5. Step-Based Visualization
The pressure indices can be optionally step-compressed, improving clarity on fast or noisy charts by reducing minor fluctuations.
How to Use ATM
Rising Bull Pressure → strengthening buyer commitment
Rising Bear Pressure → strengthening seller commitment
Wide separation between indices → strong directional trend
Convergence with compression highlight → range or pre-breakout environment
Notes
ATM uses widely known market concepts such as trend strength, directional imbalance, and adaptive smoothing as conceptual inputs.
All calculations, pressure mapping logic, and compression detection are original implementations developed specifically for this script.
ATM is effective when used to assess participation quality, not as a standalone signal generator.
Disclaimer
This indicator is intended for analysis and educational purposes only.
It does not generate buy or sell signals.
Always apply proper risk management.
Happy Trading. Indicator
OBV + WaveTrend Volume Scalper [GratefulFutures]This script is a combination script of three different strategies that provides buy and sell signals based on the change of volume with momentum confirmations.
Sources used:
This script relies on the outstanding scripts of the great script writer LazyBear: LazyBear
The following scripts were used in this publication:
1. A modified "On-Balance Volume Oscillator" modified from LazyBear's original script:
2. Wavetrend Oscillator with crosses, Author: LazyBear
3. Squeeze Momentum Oscillator, Author: LazyBear
This script functions based on the following criteria being true:
1. On balance volume oscillator turning from negative to positive (buy) or positive to negative (sell)
2. Squeeze Momentum value is increasing (buy) or decreasing (sell)
3. Wavetrend 1 (wt1) is greater than wavetrend 2 (wt2) (buy)/ Wavetrend 1 (wt1) is less than wavetrend 2 (wt2) (sell)
By combining these factors the indicator is able to signal exactly when net buying turns to net selling (OBV) and when this change is most advantageous to continue based on the momentum and price action of the underlying asset (SQMOMO and Wavetrend).
This allows you to pair volume and price action for a powerful tool to identify where price will reverse or continue providing exceptional entries for short term trades, especially when combined with other aspects such as support and resistance, or volume profile.
How to use:
Simply adjust the settings to your preference and read the given signals as generated.
Settings
There are multiple ways to tune the signals generated. It is set standard for my preferred use on a 1 minute chart.
OBV Oscillator Settings
The first 4 dropdowns in the Inputs section tune the On Balance Volume Oscillator (OBVO) portion of the indicator. You can choose if you want it to calculate based on close, open, high, low, or other value.
The most impactful in the entire settings is going to be the length and smoothing of the OBVO EMA. Making this number lower increasing the sensitivity to changes in volume, making the signals come quicker but is more susceptible to quick fluctuations. A value of between (5-20) is reasonable for the OBVO EMA length. There is a separate smoothing factor titled OBV Smoothing Length and below that, OBV Smoothing Type , a value of (2) is standard with "SMA" for smoothing type with a value of between 2-10 being reasonable. You may also play with these values to see what you like for your trading style.
Wavetrend Settings
The next 3 options are to modify the wavetrend portion of the indicator. I do not modify these from standard, and feel that they work appropriately on all time frames at the following values: n1 length (10), n2 length (20), Wavetrend Signal SMA length (4)
Squeeze Momentum Settings
The following 5 options through the end modify the Squeeze momentum portion of the indicator. The only one that modifies the signals generated is the KC Length , Making this number lower increasing the sensitivity to changes in price action, making the signals come quicker but is more susceptible to quick fluctuations. A value of between (18-25) is reasonable for KC Length .
Style Setting
You may select if you want to see the buy and sell signals. The following 5 options Raw OBV Osc through Squeeze Momentum allow you to see where each specific requirement was met, posted as a vertical line, but for live use it is recommended to turn all of these vertical lines off and only use the buy and sell signals.
Time Frames:
While this script is most effective on shorter time frames (1 minute for scalping and daytrading) it is also viable to use it on longer timeframes, due to the nature of its components being independent of time frame.
Examples of use - (Green and red vertical lines are for visualization purpose and are not part of the script)
SPY 1 Minute (Factory Settings):
SPX 15 minutes (Factory Settings):
Considerations
This script is meant primarily for short term trading, trades on the basis of seconds to minutes primarily. While they can be a good indication of volume lining up with momentum, it is always wise to use them in combination with other factors such as support, resistance, market structure, volume levels, or the many other techniques out there...
As Always... Happy Trading.
-Not_A_Mad_Scientist (GreatfulFutures Trade University) Indicator
KC-BB Squeeze Trend Trader█ OVERVIEW
The KC-BB Squeeze Trend Trader identifies volatility compression and expansion by detecting when Bollinger Bands contract inside Keltner Channels and then release with confirmed momentum. It highlights potential trend-starting breakouts by combining squeeze detection, directional momentum, trend bias, and optional volume filters.
During periods of low volatility, price consolidates and energy builds. When volatility expands again, strong directional moves often follow. This tool helps traders spot those opportunities early with clear visual cues and optional performance tracking.
█ KEY FEATURES
Squeeze detection using Bollinger Bands inside Keltner Channels
Automatic identification of volatility expansion after the squeeze ends
Optional filters for momentum, trend direction, volume, and signal cooldown
Dynamic color fills for squeeze, bullish expansion, bearish expansion, and neutral states
Dashboard showing squeeze duration, tightness, momentum, trend, and volume context
Optional win-rate analytics using ATR-based target and stop evaluation
Multi-timeframe confirmation for higher-quality breakouts
█ HOW IT WORKS
A squeeze occurs when both Bollinger Bands sit inside the Keltner Channels.
A breakout begins when the Bollinger Bands expand outside the KCs.
Long signals appear when squeeze release aligns with bullish momentum and trend strength.
Short signals appear when bearish momentum and trend conditions agree.
Volume and cooldown filters help reduce noise and avoid low-quality entries.
█ HOW TO USE
Wait for a squeeze period (yellow fill).
Monitor duration and tightness: longer/tighter squeezes often lead to stronger moves.
When a long or short signal appears, use the plotted ATR-based target and stop as reference levels.
Watch for contraction or exit hints when momentum fades or volatility narrows again.
Higher timeframes generally provide cleaner and more reliable signals.
█ TIMEFRAME GUIDANCE
Crypto: 4H or 1D; consider increasing KC multiplier for high volatility.
Forex: 1H–4H; longer squeeze duration can improve selectivity.
Stocks: 1D–1W; consider slightly higher BB multiplier on slow-moving markets.
█ SETTINGS SUMMARY
Adjustable Bollinger Band and Keltner Channel lengths and multipliers
Three momentum modes: Linear Regression, Price–SMA, or ROC
Trend and volume filters (optional)
Configurable minimum squeeze duration and signal cooldown
ATR-based target and stop multipliers
Optional historically tight squeeze filter (percentile-based)
█ ALERTS
Squeeze Detected
Squeeze Released
Long Entry
Short Entry
Exit Hint
Historically Tight Squeeze
█ NOTES
ATR-based win-rate calculations provide simplified performance estimates.
Past behavior does not guarantee future movement.
Use position sizing and risk management appropriate for the instrument and timeframe.
█ CREDITS
Inspired by the Bollinger Band and Keltner Channel squeeze concept popularized by John Carter’s TTM Squeeze, with added enhancements for squeeze strength, filtering, and real-time performance metrics. Indicator
Squeeze Go Momentum Pro [KingThies] █ OVERVIEW
The Squeeze Momentum Pro indicator identifies volatility compression phases and breakout opportunities by comparing Bollinger Bands to Keltner Channels. When price consolidates (squeeze), the bands contract inside the channels, signaling an imminent breakout. The momentum histogram shows directional bias, helping traders anticipate which way price will move when the squeeze releases.
This indicator displays in a separate panel below the price chart, providing clear visual signals without cluttering price action.
█ KEY FEATURES
Momentum Histogram
The histogram is the primary visual element, displaying momentum strength and direction with four distinct color states:
• Dark Green (#00C853) — Strong bullish momentum that is increasing. This signals strengthening upward pressure and potential continuation.
• Light Green (#26A69A) — Bullish momentum that is decreasing. Price remains in bullish territory but upward force is weakening.
• Dark Red (#D32F2F) — Strong bearish momentum that is increasing. This signals strengthening downward pressure and potential continuation.
• Light Red (#EF5350) — Bearish momentum that is decreasing. Price remains in bearish territory but downward force is weakening.
The color intensity provides immediate feedback on momentum strength and trend health.
Squeeze State Indicator
Colored dots on the zero line communicate the current volatility state:
• Orange Dots — Squeeze is ON. Bollinger Bands have contracted inside Keltner Channels, indicating consolidation and low volatility.
A breakout is building and traders should prepare for directional movement.
• Green Dots — Squeeze is OFF. Bollinger Bands have expanded outside Keltner Channels, indicating active momentum and higher volatility.
Price is moving with conviction in the current direction.
• Gray Dots — Neutral state. The bands are transitioning between squeeze states.
Release Triangles
Triangle shapes mark the exact bar when a squeeze releases, providing precise entry timing:
• Green Triangle Up — Bullish squeeze release. The squeeze has ended with positive momentum, suggesting a long setup opportunity.
• Red Triangle Down — Bearish squeeze release. The squeeze has ended with negative momentum, suggesting a short setup opportunity.
Information Panel
A compact dashboard in the top-right corner displays real-time trading intelligence:
• Squeeze Status — Current state: ON, OFF, or NEUTRAL with color coding
• Momentum Direction — Current bias: BULL or BEAR
• Momentum Value — Precise numerical reading of momentum strength
• Trading Signal — Actionable status: LONG SETUP, SHORT SETUP, WAIT, or MONITOR
Configurable Parameters
All calculation inputs are adjustable to match your trading style and timeframe:
• BB Length — Bollinger Bands period (default: 20)
• BB StdDev — Bollinger Bands standard deviation multiplier (default: 2.0)
• KC Length — Keltner Channels period (default: 20)
• KC ATR Multiplier — Keltner Channels range multiplier (default: 1.5)
• Momentum Length — Linear regression period for momentum calculation (default: 20)
Alert System
Four alert conditions notify you of critical trading opportunities:
• Bullish Squeeze Release — Squeeze has released with bullish momentum, indicating a potential long entry
• Bearish Squeeze Release — Squeeze has released with bearish momentum, indicating a potential short entry
• Squeeze Started — Volatility compression detected, prepare for upcoming breakout
• Squeeze Ended — Volatility expansion confirmed, breakout is active
█ TRADING METHODOLOGY
The indicator follows a clear four-step process for identifying and trading squeeze breakouts:
1 - Wait for Orange Dots . When orange dots appear on the zero line, a squeeze is building. This indicates price consolidation and declining volatility.
Do not enter trades during this phase. Instead, prepare by identifying key support and resistance levels and potential breakout directions.
2 - Watch for Release Triangle . When a triangle appears, the squeeze has released and a breakout is beginning. This is your entry signal.
The triangle color (green up or red down) combined with the histogram direction indicates the breakout direction.
3 - Confirm with Histogram Direction . Check the momentum histogram for directional confirmation:
• Green histogram + green triangle up = Go long. Bullish momentum supports upward breakout.
• Red histogram + red triangle down = Go short. Bearish momentum supports downward breakout.
4 - Monitor Momentum Intensity . Stay in the trade while histogram bars maintain their dark, intense color.
When colors lighten (dark green to light green, or dark red to light red), momentum is weakening and you should consider taking profits or tightening stops.
█ INTERPRETATION GUIDE
Squeeze Detection Logic
A squeeze occurs when Bollinger Bands contract inside Keltner Channels. This happens when:
• Standard deviation of price decreases (BB narrows)
• Price consolidates within a tight range
• Volatility compresses to unsustainable levels
The orange dots signal this condition, warning traders that explosive movement is imminent.
Squeeze Release Logic
A squeeze releases when Bollinger Bands expand outside Keltner Channels. This happens when:
• Price volatility increases sharply
• Price breaks out of consolidation
• Volume typically expands (check volume separately)
The green dots and release triangles signal this condition, indicating the direction and timing of the breakout.
Momentum Reading
The histogram uses linear regression to calculate momentum relative to the midpoint of the recent range:
• Above Zero : Price is trading above the range midpoint with bullish pressure
• Below Zero : Price is trading below the range midpoint with bearish pressure
• Increasing Bars : Momentum is strengthening in the current direction (darker color)
• Decreasing Bars : Momentum is weakening in the current direction (lighter color)
█ BEST PRACTICES
• Timeframe Selection — The indicator works on all timeframes but performs best on 15-minute to daily charts.
Lower timeframes may produce more false signals due to noise.
• Confluence Trading — Combine squeeze releases with support/resistance levels, trend lines, or other indicators for higher probability setups.
• Volume Confirmation — Check that squeeze releases occur with increasing volume. Low volume breakouts are more likely to fail.
• Multiple Timeframe Analysis — Check higher timeframes for overall trend direction. Trade squeeze releases that align with the larger trend.
• Parameter Adjustment — Increase BB and KC lengths for smoother signals on higher timeframes. Decrease for more sensitive signals on lower timeframes.
█ LIMITATIONS
• The indicator does not predict breakout direction before the squeeze releases. The momentum histogram provides bias but is not definitive until the breakout occurs.
• False breakouts can occur, particularly in choppy or low-volume market conditions. Always use proper risk management and stop losses.
• The indicator works best in trending markets. In deeply ranging markets with no clear direction, squeeze signals may be less reliable.
• Momentum calculations use linear regression which can lag during extremely fast price movements. Confirm signals with price action.
█ NOTES
This implementation uses linear regression for momentum calculation rather than simple moving averages, providing more responsive and accurate directional signals. The four-color histogram system gives traders nuanced feedback on momentum strength that binary color schemes cannot provide.
The indicator automatically adjusts to any symbol and timeframe without modification, making it suitable for stocks, forex, crypto, and futures markets.
█ CREDITS
Squeeze methodology inspired by John Carter's TTM Squeeze indicator. Momentum calculation and visual design optimized for modern trading workflows. Indicator
Custom Bollinger Band Squeeze Screener [Pineify]Custom Bollinger Band Squeeze Screener
Key Features
Multi-symbol scanning: Analyze up to 6 tickers simultaneously.
Multi-timeframe flexibility: Screen across four selectable timeframes for each symbol.
Bollinger Band Squeeze algorithm: Detect volatility contraction and imminent breakouts.
Advanced ATR integration: Measure expansion and squeeze states with custom multipliers.
Customizable indicator parameters: Fine-tune Bollinger and ATR settings for tailored detection.
Visual table interface: Rapidly compare squeeze and expansion signals across all instruments.
How It Works
At the core, this screener leverages a unique blend of Bollinger Bands and Average True Range (ATR) to quantify volatility states for multiple assets and timeframes at once. For each symbol and every selected timeframe, the indicator calculates Bollinger Band width and compares it against ATR levels, offering real-time squeeze (consolidation) and expansion (breakout) signals.
Bollinger Band width is computed using standard deviations around a SMA basis.
ATR is calculated to gauge market volatility independent of price direction.
Squeeze: Triggered when BB width contracts below a multiple of ATR, forecasting lower volatility and set-up for a move.
Expansion: Triggered when BB width expands above a higher ATR multiple, signaling a high-volatility breakout.
Display: Results shown in an intuitive table, marking each status per ticker and TF.
Trading Ideas and Insights
Spot assets poised for volatility-driven breakouts.
Compare squeeze presence across timeframes for optimal entry timing.
Integrate screener results with price action or volume for high-confidence setups.
Use squeeze signals to avoid choppy or non-trending conditions.
Expand and diversify watchlists with multi-symbol coverage.
How Multiple Indicators Work Together
This script seamlessly merges Bollinger Bands and ATR with customized multipliers:
Bollinger Bands identify price consolidation and volatility squeeze zones.
ATR tailors the definition of squeeze and expansion, making signals adaptive to volatility regime changes.
By layering these with multi-symbol/multi-timeframe data, traders access a high-precision view of market readiness for trend acceleration or reversal.
The real synergy is in the screener's ability to visualize volatility states for a diverse asset selection, transforming traditional single-chart analysis into a broad market view.
Unique Aspects
Original implementation: Not a simple trend or scalping indicator; utilizes advanced volatility logic.
Fully multi-symbol and multi-timeframe support uncommon in most screeners.
Custom ATR multipliers for both squeeze and expansion allow traders to match their risk profile and market dynamics.
Visual clarity: Table structure promotes actionable insights and reduces decision fatigue.
How to Use
Add the indicator to your PulseWire chart (supports any asset class including crypto, forex, stocks).
Select up to six symbols (tickers) and set your preferred timeframes.
Adjust Bollinger Band Length/Deviation and ATR multipliers to refine squeeze/expansion criteria.
Review the screener table: Look for "SQZ" (squeeze) or "EXP" (expansion) cells for entry/exit ideas.
Combine screener information with other technical or fundamental signals for trade confirmation.
Customization
Symbols: Choose any tickers for scanning.
Timeframes: Select short- to long-term intervals to match your trading style.
Bollinger Band parameters: Modify length and deviation for sensitivity.
ATR multipliers: Set low or high values to adjust squeeze/expansion triggers.
Table size and layout: Adapt display for optimal workflow.
Conclusion
The Bollinger Band Squeeze Screener Pineify delivers an innovative, SEO-friendly multi-asset solution for volatility and trend detection. Harness its original algorithmic design to uncover powerful breakout opportunities and optimize your portfolio. Whether you trade crypto with dynamic volatility or scan stocks for momentum, this tool supercharges your PulseWire workflow.
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Momentum Variance OscillatorWhat MVO measures:
-PV (Price-Volume) Oscillator – how far price is from a volatility-scaled basis, then weighted by relative volume.
- > 0 = bullish pressure; < 0 = bearish pressure.
-|PV| larger ⇒ stronger momentum.
-Signal line (EMA of PV) – a smoother track of PV; crossings flag momentum shifts.
-Zero line gradient – instantly shows direction (greenish bull / reddish bear) and strength (paler → stronger).
-Extreme bands (±obLevel) – “hot zone” thresholds; being beyond them = exceptional push.
-Variance histogram – MACD-like view (PV minus slower PV-EMA) to see thrust building vs. fading.
-(Optional) Bar coloring & background tint – paints price bars and/or the panel on key events so you can read the regime at a glance.
-Auto-Tune – searches a grid of (obLevel, weakLvl) pairs and (optionally) auto-applies the best, ranked by CAGR vs. drawdown.
Core signals & how to trade them:
1) Define the regime:
-Bullish regime: PV above 0 and/or PV above Signal; zero line is in bull gradient.
-Bearish regime: PV below 0 and/or PV below Signal; zero line is in bear gradient.
-Action: Prefer trades with the regime (avoid fading strong color/strength unless you have a clear reversal setup).
2) Entries:
Momentum entry:
-Long: PV crosses above Signal while PV > 0.
-Short: PV crosses below Signal while PV < 0.
Breakout/acceleration:
-Long add-on: PV crosses above +obLevel (extreme top) and holds.
-Short add-on: PV crosses below −obLevel (extreme bottom) and holds.
-Histogram confirm: Growing bars in your direction = thrust improving; shrinking/flip = thrust stalling.
3) Exits / risk:
-Soft exit / tighten stops: PV loses the extreme and re-enters inside, or histogram fades/turns against you.
-Hard exit / reverse: Opposite PV↔Signal crossover and PV crosses the zero line.
-Weak zone filter: If |PV| < weakLvl, treat signals as lower quality (smaller size or skip).
4) Practical setup - Suggested defaults (good starting point):
-Signal length: 26
-Volume power: 0.50
-obLevel (extreme): 2.00
-weakLvl: 0.75
-Show histogram & dots: On
-Auto-Tune (recommended)
-Turn Auto-Select Best ON. MVO will scan obLevel 1.50→3.00 (step 0.05) and weakLvl 0.50→1.00 (step 0.05), then use the top-ranked pair (CAGR/(1+MDD)).
-If you want to see the top combos, enable the Optimizer Table (Top-3).
5) Visual options
-Bar Colors: Regime+Strength – bars follow the zero-line gradient (great for quick read).
-Extremes – paint only when beyond ±obLevel.
-Cross Signals – paint only on the bar that crosses an extreme.
-Background on breach: A one-bar tint when PV crosses an extreme.
6) Example playbook:
Long setup:
-Zero line shows bull gradient and PV > 0.
-PV crosses above Signal (entry).
-If PV drives above +obLevel, consider add-on; trail under the last minor swing or use ATR.
-Exit/trim on PV crossing below Signal or histogram turning negative; flatten on a drop through 0.
Short setup mirrors the above on the bear side.
7) Tips to avoid common traps:
-Don’t fade strong extremes without clear confirmation (e.g., PV re-entering inside + histogram flip).
-Respect the weak zone: if |PV| < weakLvl, signals are fragile—size down or wait.
-Align with structure: higher-timeframe trend and SR improve expectancy.
-Instrument personality matters: use Auto-Tune or re-calibrate obLevel/weakLvl across assets/timeframes.
8) Alerts you can set:
-Bull Signal X – PV crossed above Signal
-Bear Signal X – PV crossed below Signal
-Bull Baseline X – PV crossed above 0
-Bear Baseline X – PV crossed below 0 Indicator
Quantum Range Filter by MRKcoin### Quantum Range Filter by MRKcoin
**Overview**
This indicator is a sophisticated range detection tool designed based on the principles of quantitative multi-factor models. Instead of relying on a single condition, it assesses the market from three different dimensions to provide a more robust and reliable identification of range-bound (sideways) markets.
When the background is highlighted in red, it indicates that the market is likely in a range phase, suggesting that trend-following strategies may be less effective, and mean-reversion (range trading) strategies could be more suitable.
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**Core Logic: A Multi-Factor Approach**
The filter evaluates the market state using the following three independent factors:
1. **Momentum Volatility (RSI Bollinger Bandwidth):**
* **Question:** Is the momentum of the market contracting?
* **Method:** It measures the width of the Bollinger Bands applied to the RSI. A narrow bandwidth suggests that momentum is consolidating, which is a common characteristic of a range market.
2. **Price Volatility (ATR Ratio):**
* **Question:** Is the actual price movement shrinking?
* **Method:** It calculates the Average True Range (ATR) as a percentage of the closing price. A low ratio indicates that the price volatility itself is low, reinforcing the case for a range environment.
3. **Absence of Trend (ADX):**
* **Question:** Is there a lack of a clear directional trend?
* **Method:** It uses the Average Directional Index (ADX), a standard tool for measuring trend strength. A low ADX value provides active confirmation that the market is not in a trending phase.
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**How to Use**
1. **Range Detection:** The primary use is to identify ranging markets. The red highlighted background serves as a visual cue.
2. **Strategy Selection:**
* **Inside the Red Zone:** Consider using range-trading strategies (e.g., buying at support, selling at resistance, using oscillators like RSI or Stochastics for overbought/oversold signals). Avoid using trend-following indicators like moving average crossovers, as they are prone to generating false signals in these conditions.
* **Outside the Red Zone:** The market is likely trending. Trend-following strategies are more appropriate.
3. **Parameter Tuning (In Settings):**
* **This is the key to adapting the filter to any market or timeframe.** Different assets (like BTC vs. ETH) and different timeframes have unique volatility characteristics. Don't hesitate to adjust the parameters to fit the specific chart you are analyzing.
* **Range Detection Score:** This is the most important setting. It determines how many of the three factors must agree to classify the market as a range. The default is `2`, which provides a good balance.
* If the filter seems **too sensitive** (highlighting too often), increase the score to `3`.
* If the filter seems **not sensitive enough** (missing obvious ranges), decrease the score to `1`.
* **Factor Thresholds:** For fine-tuning, adjust the thresholds for each factor.
* **`RSI BB Width Threshold`:** If you want to detect even tighter momentum consolidations, *decrease* this value.
* **`ATR Ratio Threshold`:** If you want to be stricter about price volatility, *decrease* this value.
* **`ADX Threshold`:** To be more lenient on what constitutes a "trendless" market, *increase* this value (e.g., to 30). To be stricter, *decrease* it (e.g., to 20).
* **Pro Tip:** Use the Debug Table (uncomment it in the script's code) to see the live values of each factor. This will give you a clear idea of how to set the thresholds for the specific asset you are trading.
**Disclaimer**
This indicator is a tool to assist in market analysis and should not be used as a standalone signal for making financial decisions. Always use it in conjunction with your own trading strategy, risk management, and analysis. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
**Credits**
* **Concept & Vision:** MRKcoin Indicator
RSI-Adaptive T3 + Squeeze Momentum Strategy✅ Strategy Guide: RSI-Adaptive T3 + Squeeze Momentum Strategy
📌 Overview
The RSI-Adaptive T3 + Squeeze Momentum Strategy is a dynamic trend-following strategy based on an RSI-responsive T3 moving average and Squeeze Momentum detection .
It adapts in real-time to market volatility to enhance entry precision and optimize risk.
⚠️ This strategy is provided for educational and research purposes only.
Past performance does not guarantee future results.
🎯 Strategy Objectives
The main objective of this strategy is to catch the early phase of a trend and generate consistent entry signals.
Designed to be intuitive and accessible for traders from beginner to advanced levels.
✨ Key Features
RSI-Responsive T3: T3 length dynamically adjusts according to RSI values for adaptive trend detection
Squeeze Momentum: Combines Bollinger Bands and Keltner Channels to identify trend buildup phases
Visual Triggers: Entry signals are generated from T3 crossovers and momentum strength after squeeze release
📊 Trading Rules
Long Entry:
When T3 crosses upward, momentum is positive, and the squeeze has just been released.
Short Entry:
When T3 crosses downward, momentum is negative, and the squeeze has just been released.
Exit (Reversal):
When the opposite condition to the entry is triggered, the position is reversed.
💰 Risk Management Parameters
Pair & Timeframe: BTC/USD (30-minute chart)
Capital (simulated): $30,00
Order size: `$100` per trade (realistic, low-risk sizing)
Commission: 0.02%
Slippage: 2 pips
Risk per Trade: 5%
Number of Trades (backtest period): 181
📊 Performance Overview
Symbol: BTC/USD
Timeframe: 30-minute chart
Date Range: January 1, 2024 – July 3, 2025
Win Rate: 47.8%
Profit Factor: 2.01
Net Profit: 173.16 (units not specified)
Max Drawdown: 5.77% or 24.91 (0.79%)
⚙️ Indicator Parameters
Indicator Name: RSI-Adaptive T3 + Squeeze Momentum
RSI Length: 14
T3 Min Length: 5
T3 Max Length: 50
T3 Volume Factor: 0.7
BB Length: 27 (Multiplier: 2.0)
KC Length: 20 (Multiplier: 1.5, TrueRange enabled)
🖼 Visual Support
T3 slope direction, squeeze status, and momentum bars are visually plotted on the chart,
providing high clarity for quick trend analysis and execution.
🔧 Strategy Improvements & Uniqueness
Inspired by the RSI Adaptive T3 by ChartPrime and Squeeze Momentum Indicator by LazyBear ,
this strategy fuses both into a hybrid trend-reversal and momentum breakout detection system .
Compared to traditional trend-following methods, it excels at capturing early trend signals with greater sensitivity .
✅ Summary
The RSI-Adaptive T3 + Squeeze Momentum Strategy combines momentum detection with volatility-responsive risk management.
With a strong balance between visual clarity and practicality, it serves as a powerful tool for traders seeking high repeatability.
⚠️ This strategy is based on historical data and does not guarantee future profits.
Always use appropriate risk management when applying it. Strategy
Easy Move & Squeeze Alerts1. Overview
The Easy Move & Squeeze Alerts indicator combines two proven techniques to help you anticipate major price swings and spot volatility compressions (long/short squeezes) early on. It offers:
Automated Alerts via PulseWire’s alert engine
On-chart Visual Cues for immediate context
Flexible Inputs to fine-tune sensitivity, lookback length, and display options
2. TTM Squeeze (Volatility Compression)
Core Concept: Compares Bollinger Bands (standard deviation channels) with Keltner Channels (ATR-based channels).
Squeeze On: BBs lie completely inside Keltner Channels → volatility is compressed, signaling a potential buildup.
Squeeze Off: BBs break outside Keltner Channels → typically the start of a strong directional move.
Alert: When the squeeze releases, the indicator fires an alert:
💥 Squeeze Release – Volatility incoming!
Chart Label: A small, purple “🔒 Squeeze” label appears above the high of each bar while compression persists, giving you a real-time visual flag.
3. ATR Breakouts (Detecting Large Moves)
Core Concept: Builds a dynamic price channel around an EMA using ATR (Average True Range) multiplied by your chosen factor.
Cross Events:
Price crosses above the upper ATR band → potential bullish breakout.
Price crosses below the lower ATR band → potential bearish breakdown.
Alert Conditions: Separate alert triggers for “🚀 Move Up” and “📉 Move Down” fire the moment the close breaches the ATR-based bounds.
4. Visualization & Usage
Channel Plots:
Bollinger Bands in blue
Keltner Channels in orange
ATR Channels in aqua (optional)
Toggle all channel plots on or off with the showZones input.
Background Highlight: During a squeeze, the chart background lightly tints purple for quick visual confirmation.
Alerts Setup:
Simply click Create Alert in PulseWire, select this indicator, and choose the event(s) you want (squeeze release, ATR breakouts).
You can route notifications via email, webhook, SMS, or platform pop-ups.
5. Deployment & Customization
Timeframes: Effective across all timeframes; most popular for day- and swing-trading.
Parameter Tuning:
Increase the len value to smooth channels and focus on only the most significant compressions/moves.
Adjust the ATR or BB multipliers to make alerts more or less sensitive.
With this indicator, you gain a clear, actionable framework for spotting both volatility squeezes and breakouts before they unfold—empowering you to enter trades ahead of the crowd. Enjoy customizing and putting it to work! Indicator
Market Zone Analyzer[BullByte]Understanding the Market Zone Analyzer
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1. Purpose of the Indicator
The Market Zone Analyzer is a Pine Script™ (version 6) indicator designed to streamline market analysis on PulseWire. Rather than scanning multiple separate tools, it unifies four core dimensions—trend strength, momentum, price action, and market activity—into a single, consolidated view. By doing so, it helps traders:
• Save time by avoiding manual cross-referencing of disparate signals.
• Reduce decision-making errors that can arise from juggling multiple indicators.
• Gain a clear, reliable read on whether the market is in a bullish, bearish, or sideways phase, so they can more confidently decide to enter, exit, or hold a position.
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2. Why a Trader Should Use It
• Unified View: Combines all essential market dimensions into one easy-to-read score and dashboard, eliminating the need to piece together signals manually.
• Adaptability: Automatically adjusts its internal weighting for trend, momentum, and price action based on current volatility. Whether markets are choppy or calm, the indicator remains relevant.
• Ease of Interpretation: Outputs a simple “BULLISH,” “BEARISH,” or “SIDEWAYS” label, supplemented by an intuitive on-chart dashboard and an oscillator plot that visually highlights market direction.
• Reliability Features: Built-in smoothing of the net score and hysteresis logic (requiring consecutive confirmations before flips) minimize false signals during noisy or range-bound phases.
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3. Why These Specific Indicators?
This script relies on a curated set of well-established technical tools, each chosen for its particular strength in measuring one of the four core dimensions:
1. Trend Strength:
• ADX/DMI (Average Directional Index / Directional Movement Index): Measures how strong a trend is, and whether the +DI line is above the –DI line (bullish) or vice versa (bearish).
• Moving Average Slope (Fast MA vs. Slow MA): Compares a shorter-period SMA to a longer-period SMA; if the fast MA sits above the slow MA, it confirms an uptrend, and vice versa for a downtrend.
• Ichimoku Cloud Differential (Senkou A vs. Senkou B): Provides a forward-looking view of trend direction; Senkou A above Senkou B signals bullishness, and the opposite signals bearishness.
2. Momentum:
• Relative Strength Index (RSI): Identifies overbought (above its dynamically calculated upper bound) or oversold (below its lower bound) conditions; changes in RSI often precede price reversals.
• Stochastic %K: Highlights shifts in short-term momentum by comparing closing price to the recent high/low range; values above its upper band signal bullish momentum, below its lower band signal bearish momentum.
• MACD Histogram: Measures the difference between the MACD line and its signal line; a positive histogram indicates upward momentum, a negative histogram indicates downward momentum.
3. Price Action:
• Highest High / Lowest Low (HH/LL) Range: Over a defined lookback period, this captures breakout or breakdown levels. A closing price near the recent highs (with a positive MA slope) yields a bullish score, and near the lows (with a negative MA slope) yields a bearish score.
• Heikin-Ashi Doji Detection: Uses Heikin-Ashi candles to identify indecision or continuation patterns. A small Heikin-Ashi body (doji) relative to recent volatility is scored as neutral; a larger body in the direction of the MA slope is scored bullish or bearish.
• Candle Range Measurement: Compares each candle’s high-low range against its own dynamic band (average range ± standard deviation). Large candles aligning with the prevailing trend score bullish or bearish accordingly; unusually small candles can indicate exhaustion or consolidation.
4. Market Activity:
• Bollinger Bands Width (BBW): Measures the distance between BB upper and lower bands; wide bands indicate high volatility, narrow bands indicate low volatility.
• Average True Range (ATR): Quantifies average price movement (volatility). A sudden spike in ATR suggests a volatile environment, while a contraction suggests calm.
• Keltner Channels Width (KCW): Similar to BBW but uses ATR around an EMA. Provides a second layer of volatility context, confirming or contrasting BBW readings.
• Volume (with Moving Average): Compares current volume to its moving average ± standard deviation. High volume validates strong moves; low volume signals potential lack of conviction.
By combining these tools, the indicator captures trend direction, momentum strength, price-action nuances, and overall market energy, yielding a more balanced and comprehensive assessment than any single tool alone.
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4. What Makes This Indicator Stand Out
• Multi-Dimensional Analysis: Rather than relying on a lone oscillator or moving average crossover, it simultaneously evaluates trend, momentum, price action, and activity.
• Dynamic Weighting: The relative importance of trend, momentum, and price action adjusts automatically based on real-time volatility (Market Activity State). For example, in highly volatile conditions, trend and momentum signals carry more weight; in calm markets, price action signals are prioritized.
• Stability Mechanisms:
• Smoothing: The net score is passed through a short moving average, filtering out noise, especially on lower timeframes.
• Hysteresis: Both Market Activity State and the final bullish/bearish/sideways zone require two consecutive confirmations before flipping, reducing whipsaw.
• Visual Interpretation: A fully customizable on-chart dashboard displays each sub-indicator’s value, regime, score, and comment, all color-coded. The oscillator plot changes color to reflect the current market zone (green for bullish, red for bearish, gray for sideways) and shows horizontal threshold lines at +2, 0, and –2.
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5. Recommended Timeframes
• Short-Term (5 min, 15 min): Day traders and scalpers can benefit from rapid signals, but should enable smoothing (and possibly disable hysteresis) to reduce false whipsaws.
• Medium-Term (1 h, 4 h): Swing traders find a balance between responsiveness and reliability. Less smoothing is required here, and the default parameters (e.g., ADX length = 14, RSI length = 14) perform well.
• Long-Term (Daily, Weekly): Position traders tracking major trends can disable smoothing for immediate raw readings, since higher-timeframe noise is minimal. Adjust lookback lengths (e.g., increase adxLength, rsiLength) if desired for slower signals.
Tip: If you keep smoothing off, stick to timeframes of 1 h or higher to avoid excessive signal “chatter.”
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6. How Scoring Works
A. Individual Indicator Scores
Each sub-indicator is assigned one of three discrete scores:
• +1 if it indicates a bullish condition (e.g., RSI above its dynamically calculated upper bound).
• 0 if it is neutral (e.g., RSI between upper and lower bounds).
• –1 if it indicates a bearish condition (e.g., RSI below its dynamically calculated lower bound).
Examples of individual score assignments:
• ADX/DMI:
• +1 if ADX ≥ adxThreshold and +DI > –DI (strong bullish trend)
• –1 if ADX ≥ adxThreshold and –DI > +DI (strong bearish trend)
• 0 if ADX < adxThreshold (trend strength below threshold)
• RSI:
• +1 if RSI > RSI_upperBound
• –1 if RSI < RSI_lowerBound
• 0 otherwise
• ATR (as part of Market Activity):
• +1 if ATR > (ATR_MA + stdev(ATR))
• –1 if ATR < (ATR_MA – stdev(ATR))
• 0 otherwise
Each of the four main categories shares this same +1/0/–1 logic across their sub-components.
B. Category Scores
Once each sub-indicator reports +1, 0, or –1, these are summed within their categories as follows:
• Trend Score = (ADX score) + (MA slope score) + (Ichimoku differential score)
• Momentum Score = (RSI score) + (Stochastic %K score) + (MACD histogram score)
• Price Action Score = (Highest-High/Lowest-Low score) + (Heikin-Ashi doji score) + (Candle range score)
• Market Activity Raw Score = (BBW score) + (ATR score) + (KC width score) + (Volume score)
Each category’s summed value can range between –3 and +3 (for Trend, Momentum, and Price Action), and between –4 and +4 for Market Activity raw.
C. Market Activity State and Dynamic Weight Adjustments
Rather than contributing directly to the netScore like the other three categories, Market Activity determines how much weight to assign to Trend, Momentum, and Price Action:
1. Compute Market Activity Raw Score by summing BBW, ATR, KCW, and Volume individual scores (each +1/0/–1).
2. Bucket into High, Medium, or Low Activity:
• High if raw Score ≥ 2 (volatile market).
• Low if raw Score ≤ –2 (calm market).
• Medium otherwise.
3. Apply Hysteresis (if enabled): The state only flips after two consecutive bars register the same high/low/medium label.
4. Set Category Weights:
• High Activity: Trend = 50 %, Momentum = 35 %, Price Action = 15 %.
• Low Activity: Trend = 25 %, Momentum = 20 %, Price Action = 55 %.
• Medium Activity: Use the trader’s base weight inputs (e.g., Trend = 40 %, Momentum = 30 %, Price Action = 30 % by default).
D. Calculating the Net Score
5. Normalize Base Weights (so that the sum of Trend + Momentum + Price Action always equals 100 %).
6. Determine Current Weights based on the Market Activity State (High/Medium/Low).
7. Compute Each Category’s Contribution: Multiply (categoryScore) × (currentWeight).
8. Sum Contributions to get the raw netScore (a floating-point value that can exceed ±3 when scores are strong).
9. Smooth the netScore over two bars (if smoothing is enabled) to reduce noise.
10. Apply Hysteresis to the Final Zone:
• If the smoothed netScore ≥ +2, the bar is classified as “Bullish.”
• If the smoothed netScore ≤ –2, the bar is classified as “Bearish.”
• Otherwise, it is “Sideways.”
• To prevent rapid flips, the script requires two consecutive bars in the new zone before officially changing the displayed zone (if hysteresis is on).
E. Thresholds for Zone Classification
• BULLISH: netScore ≥ +2
• BEARISH: netScore ≤ –2
• SIDEWAYS: –2 < netScore < +2
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7. Role of Volatility (Market Activity State) in Scoring
Volatility acts as a dynamic switch that shifts which category carries the most influence:
1. High Activity (Volatile):
• Detected when at least two sub-scores out of BBW, ATR, KCW, and Volume equal +1.
• The script sets Trend weight = 50 % and Momentum weight = 35 %. Price Action weight is minimized at 15 %.
• Rationale: In volatile markets, strong trending moves and momentum surges dominate, so those signals are more reliable than nuanced candle patterns.
2. Low Activity (Calm):
• Detected when at least two sub-scores out of BBW, ATR, KCW, and Volume equal –1.
• The script sets Price Action weight = 55 %, Trend = 25 %, and Momentum = 20 %.
• Rationale: In quiet, sideways markets, subtle price-action signals (breakouts, doji patterns, small-range candles) are often the best early indicators of a new move.
3. Medium Activity (Balanced):
• Raw Score between –1 and +1 from the four volatility metrics.
• Uses whatever base weights the trader has specified (e.g., Trend = 40 %, Momentum = 30 %, Price Action = 30 %).
Because volatility can fluctuate rapidly, the script employs hysteresis on Market Activity State: a new High or Low state must occur on two consecutive bars before weights actually shift. This avoids constant back-and-forth weight changes and provides more stability.
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8. Scoring Example (Hypothetical Scenario)
• Symbol: Bitcoin on a 1-hour chart.
• Market Activity: Raw volatility sub-scores show BBW (+1), ATR (+1), KCW (0), Volume (+1) → Total raw Score = +3 → High Activity.
• Weights Selected: Trend = 50 %, Momentum = 35 %, Price Action = 15 %.
• Trend Signals:
• ADX strong and +DI > –DI → +1
• Fast MA above Slow MA → +1
• Ichimoku Senkou A > Senkou B → +1
→ Trend Score = +3
• Momentum Signals:
• RSI above upper bound → +1
• MACD histogram positive → +1
• Stochastic %K within neutral zone → 0
→ Momentum Score = +2
• Price Action Signals:
• Highest High/Lowest Low check yields 0 (close not near extremes)
• Heikin-Ashi doji reading is neutral → 0
• Candle range slightly above upper bound but trend is strong, so → +1
→ Price Action Score = +1
• Compute Net Score (before smoothing):
• Trend contribution = 3 × 0.50 = 1.50
• Momentum contribution = 2 × 0.35 = 0.70
• Price Action contribution = 1 × 0.15 = 0.15
• Raw netScore = 1.50 + 0.70 + 0.15 = 2.35
• Since 2.35 ≥ +2 and hysteresis is met, the final zone is “Bullish.”
Although the netScore lands at 2.35 (Bullish), smoothing might bring it slightly below 2.00 on the first bar (e.g., 1.90), in which case the script would wait for a second consecutive reading above +2 before officially classifying the zone as Bullish (if hysteresis is enabled).
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9. Correlation Between Categories
The four categories—Trend Strength, Momentum, Price Action, and Market Activity—often reinforce or offset one another. The script takes advantage of these natural correlations:
• Bullish Alignment: If ADX is strong and pointed upward, fast MA is above slow MA, and Ichimoku is positive, that usually coincides with RSI climbing above its upper bound and the MACD histogram turning positive. In such cases, both Trend and Momentum categories generate +1 or +2. Because the Market Activity State is likely High (given the accompanying volatility), Trend and Momentum weights are at their peak, so the netScore quickly crosses into Bullish territory.
• Sideways/Consolidation: During a low-volatility, sideways phase, ADX may fall below its threshold, MAs may flatten, and RSI might hover in the neutral band. However, subtle price-action signals (like a small breakout candle or a Heikin-Ashi candle with a slight bias) can still produce a +1 in the Price Action category. If Market Activity is Low, Price Action’s weight (55 %) can carry enough influence—even if Trend and Momentum are neutral—to push the netScore out of “Sideways” into a mild bullish or bearish bias.
• Opposing Signals: When Trend is bullish but Momentum turns negative (for example, price continues up but RSI rolls over), the two scores can partially cancel. Market Activity may remain Medium, in which case the netScore lingers near zero (Sideways). The trader can then wait for either a clearer momentum shift or a fresh price-action breakout before committing.
By dynamically recognizing these correlations and adjusting weights, the indicator ensures that:
• When Trend and Momentum align (and volatility supports it), the netScore leaps strongly into Bullish or Bearish.
• When Trend is neutral but Price Action shows an early move in a low-volatility environment, Price Action’s extra weight in the Low Activity State can still produce actionable signals.
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10. Market Activity State & Its Role (Detailed)
The Market Activity State is not a direct category score—it is an overarching context setter for how heavily to trust Trend, Momentum, or Price Action. Here’s how it is derived and applied:
1. Calculate Four Volatility Sub-Scores:
• BBW: Compare the current band width to its own moving average ± standard deviation. If BBW > (BBW_MA + stdev), assign +1 (high volatility); if BBW < (BBW_MA × 0.5), assign –1 (low volatility); else 0.
• ATR: Compare ATR to its moving average ± standard deviation. A spike above the upper threshold is +1; a contraction below the lower threshold is –1; otherwise 0.
• KCW: Same logic as ATR but around the KCW mean.
• Volume: Compare current volume to its volume MA ± standard deviation. Above the upper threshold is +1; below the lower threshold is –1; else 0.
2. Sum Sub-Scores → Raw Market Activity Score: Range between –4 and +4.
3. Assign Market Activity State:
• High Activity: Raw Score ≥ +2 (at least two volatility metrics are strongly spiking).
• Low Activity: Raw Score ≤ –2 (at least two metrics signal unusually low volatility or thin volume).
• Medium Activity: Raw Score is between –1 and +1 inclusive.
4. Hysteresis for Stability:
• If hysteresis is enabled, a new state only takes hold after two consecutive bars confirm the same High, Medium, or Low label.
• This prevents the Market Activity State from bouncing around when volatility is on the fence.
5. Set Category Weights Based on Activity State:
• High Activity: Trend = 50 %, Momentum = 35 %, Price Action = 15 %.
• Low Activity: Trend = 25 %, Momentum = 20 %, Price Action = 55 %.
• Medium Activity: Use trader’s base weights (e.g., Trend = 40 %, Momentum = 30 %, Price Action = 30 %).
6. Impact on netScore: Because category scores (–3 to +3) multiply by these weights, High Activity amplifies the effect of strong Trend and Momentum scores; Low Activity amplifies the effect of Price Action.
7. Market Context Tooltip: The dashboard includes a tooltip summarizing the current state—e.g., “High activity, trend and momentum prioritized,” “Low activity, price action prioritized,” or “Balanced market, all categories considered.”
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11. Category Weights: Base vs. Dynamic
Traders begin by specifying base weights for Trend Strength, Momentum, and Price Action that sum to 100 %. These apply only when volatility is in the Medium band. Once volatility shifts:
• High Volatility Overrides:
• Trend jumps from its base (e.g., 40 %) to 50 %.
• Momentum jumps from its base (e.g., 30 %) to 35 %.
• Price Action is reduced to 15 %.
Example: If base weights were Trend = 40 %, Momentum = 30 %, Price Action = 30 %, then in High Activity they become 50/35/15. A Trend score of +3 now contributes 3 × 0.50 = +1.50 to netScore; a Momentum +2 contributes 2 × 0.35 = +0.70. In total, Trend + Momentum can easily push netScore above the +2 threshold on its own.
• Low Volatility Overrides:
• Price Action leaps from its base (30 %) to 55 %.
• Trend falls to 25 %, Momentum falls to 20 %.
Why? When markets are quiet, subtle candle breakouts, doji patterns, and small-range expansions tend to foreshadow the next swing more effectively than raw trend readings. A Price Action score of +3 in this state contributes 3 × 0.55 = +1.65, which can carry the netScore toward +2—even if Trend and Momentum are neutral or only mildly positive.
Because these weight shifts happen only after two consecutive bars confirm a High or Low state (if hysteresis is on), the indicator avoids constantly flipping its emphasis during borderline volatility phases.
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12. Dominant Category Explained
Within the dashboard, a label such as “Trend Dominant,” “Momentum Dominant,” or “Price Action Dominant” appears when one category’s absolute weighted contribution to netScore is the largest. Concretely:
• Compute each category’s weighted contribution = (raw category score) × (current weight).
• Compare the absolute values of those three contributions.
• The category with the highest absolute value is flagged as Dominant for that bar.
Why It Matters:
• Momentum Dominant: Indicates that the combined force of RSI, Stochastic, and MACD (after weighting) is pushing netScore farther than either Trend or Price Action. In practice, it means that short-term sentiment and speed of change are the primary drivers right now, so traders should watch for continued momentum signals before committing to a trade.
• Trend Dominant: Means ADX, MA slope, and Ichimoku (once weighted) outweigh the other categories. This suggests a strong directional move is in place; trend-following entries or confirming pullbacks are likely to succeed.
• Price Action Dominant: Occurs when breakout/breakdown patterns, Heikin-Ashi candle readings, and range expansions (after weighting) are the most influential. This often happens in calmer markets, where subtle shifts in candle structure can foreshadow bigger moves.
By explicitly calling out which category is carrying the most weight at any moment, the dashboard gives traders immediate insight into why the netScore is tilting toward bullish, bearish, or sideways.
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13. Oscillator Plot: How to Read It
The “Net Score” oscillator sits below the dashboard and visually displays the smoothed netScore as a line graph. Key features:
1. Value Range: In normal conditions it oscillates roughly between –3 and +3, but extreme confluences can push it outside that range.
2. Horizontal Threshold Lines:
• +2 Line (Bullish threshold)
• 0 Line (Neutral midline)
• –2 Line (Bearish threshold)
3. Zone Coloring:
• Green Background (Bullish Zone): When netScore ≥ +2.
• Red Background (Bearish Zone): When netScore ≤ –2.
• Gray Background (Sideways Zone): When –2 < netScore < +2.
4. Dynamic Line Color:
• The plotted netScore line itself is colored green in a Bullish Zone, red in a Bearish Zone, or gray in a Sideways Zone, creating an immediate visual cue.
Interpretation Tips:
• Crossing Above +2: Signals a strong enough combined trend/momentum/price-action reading to classify as Bullish. Many traders wait for a clear crossing plus a confirmation candle before entering a long position.
• Crossing Below –2: Indicates a strong Bearish signal. Traders may consider short or exit strategies.
• Rising Slope, Even Below +2: If netScore climbs steadily from neutral toward +2, it demonstrates building bullish momentum.
• Divergence: If price makes a higher high but the oscillator fails to reach a new high, it can warn of weakening momentum and a potential reversal.
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14. Comments and Their Necessity
Every sub-indicator (ADX, MA slope, Ichimoku, RSI, Stochastic, MACD, HH/LL, Heikin-Ashi, Candle Range, BBW, ATR, KCW, Volume) generates a short comment that appears in the detailed dashboard. Examples:
• “Strong bullish trend” or “Strong bearish trend” for ADX/DMI
• “Fast MA above slow MA” or “Fast MA below slow MA” for MA slope
• “RSI above dynamic threshold” or “RSI below dynamic threshold” for RSI
• “MACD histogram positive” or “MACD histogram negative” for MACD Hist
• “Price near highs” or “Price near lows” for HH/LL checks
• “Bullish Heikin Ashi” or “Bearish Heikin Ashi” for HA Doji scoring
• “Large range, trend confirmed” or “Small range, trend contradicted” for Candle Range
Additionally, the top-row comment for each category is:
• Trend: “Highly Bullish,” “Highly Bearish,” or “Neutral Trend.”
• Momentum: “Strong Momentum,” “Weak Momentum,” or “Neutral Momentum.”
• Price Action: “Bullish Action,” “Bearish Action,” or “Neutral Action.”
• Market Activity: “Volatile Market,” “Calm Market,” or “Stable Market.”
Reasons for These Comments:
• Transparency: Shows exactly how each sub-indicator contributed to its category score.
• Education: Helps traders learn why a category is labeled bullish, bearish, or neutral, building intuition over time.
• Customization: If, for example, the RSI comment says “RSI neutral” despite an impending trend shift, a trader might choose to adjust RSI length or thresholds.
In the detailed dashboard, hovering over each comment cell also reveals a tooltip with additional context (e.g., “Fast MA above slow MA” or “Senkou A above Senkou B”), helping traders understand the precise rule behind that +1, 0, or –1 assignment.
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15. Real-Life Example (Consolidated)
• Instrument & Timeframe: Bitcoin (BTCUSD), 1-hour chart.
• Current Market Activity: BBW and ATR both spike (+1 each), KCW is moderately high (+1), but volume is only neutral (0) → Raw Market Activity Score = +2 → State = High Activity (after two bars, if hysteresis is on).
• Category Weights Applied: Trend = 50 %, Momentum = 35 %, Price Action = 15 %.
• Trend Sub-Scores:
1. ADX = 25 (above threshold 20) with +DI > –DI → +1.
2. Fast MA (20-period) sits above Slow MA (50-period) → +1.
3. Ichimoku: Senkou A > Senkou B → +1.
→ Trend Score = +3.
• Momentum Sub-Scores:
4. RSI = 75 (above its moving average +1 stdev) → +1.
5. MACD histogram = +0.15 → +1.
6. Stochastic %K = 50 (mid-range) → 0.
→ Momentum Score = +2.
• Price Action Sub-Scores:
7. Price is not within 1 % of the 20-period high/low and slope = positive → 0.
8. Heikin-Ashi body is slightly larger than stdev over last 5 bars with haClose > haOpen → +1.
9. Candle range is just above its dynamic upper bound but trend is already captured, so → +1.
→ Price Action Score = +2.
• Calculate netScore (before smoothing):
• Trend contribution = 3 × 0.50 = 1.50
• Momentum contribution = 2 × 0.35 = 0.70
• Price Action contribution = 2 × 0.15 = 0.30
• Raw netScore = 1.50 + 0.70 + 0.30 = 2.50 → Immediately classified as Bullish.
• Oscillator & Dashboard Output:
• The oscillator line crosses above +2 and turns green.
• Dashboard displays:
• Trend Regime “BULLISH,” Trend Score = 3, Comment = “Highly Bullish.”
• Momentum Regime “BULLISH,” Momentum Score = 2, Comment = “Strong Momentum.”
• Price Action Regime “BULLISH,” Price Action Score = 2, Comment = “Bullish Action.”
• Market Activity State “High,” Comment = “Volatile Market.”
• Weights: Trend 50 %, Momentum 35 %, Price Action 15 %.
• Dominant Category: Trend (because 1.50 > 0.70 > 0.30).
• Overall Score: 2.50, posCount = (three +1s in Trend) + (two +1s in Momentum) + (two +1s in Price Action) = 7 bullish signals, negCount = 0.
• Final Zone = “BULLISH.”
• The trader sees that both Trend and Momentum are reinforcing each other under high volatility. They might wait one more candle for confirmation but already have strong evidence to consider a long.
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Disclaimer
This indicator is strictly a technical analysis tool and does not constitute financial advice. All trading involves risk, including potential loss of capital. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Traders should:
• Always backtest the “Market Zone Analyzer ” on their chosen symbols and timeframes before committing real capital.
• Combine this tool with sound risk management, position sizing, and, if possible, fundamental analysis.
• Understand that no indicator is foolproof; always be prepared for unexpected market moves.
Goodluck
-BullByte!
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TTM Squeeze Momentum MTF [Cometreon]TTM Squeeze Momentum MTF combines the core logic of both the Squeeze Momentum by LazyBear and the TTM Squeeze by John Carter into a single, unified indicator. It offers a complete system to analyze the phase, direction, and strength of market movements.
Unlike the original versions, this indicator allows you to choose how to calculate the trend, select from 15 different types of moving averages, customize every parameter, and adapt the visual style to your trading preferences.
If you are looking for a powerful, flexible and highly configurable tool, this is the perfect choice for you.
🔷 New Features and Improvements
🟩 Unified System: Trend Detection + Visual Style
You can decide which logic to use for the trend via the "Show TTM Squeeze Trend" input:
✅ Enabled → Trend calculated using TTM Squeeze
❌ Disabled → Trend based on Squeeze Momentum
You can also customize the visual style of the indicator:
✅ Enable "Show Histogram" for a visual mode using Histogram, Area, or Column
❌ Disable it to display the classic LazyBear-style line
Everything updates automatically and dynamically based on your selection.
🟩 Full Customization
Every base parameter of the original indicator is now fully configurable: lengths, sources, moving average types, and more.
You can finally adapt the squeeze logic to your strategy — not the other way around.
🟩 Multi-MA Engine
Choose from 15 different Moving Averages for each part of the calculation:
SMA (Simple Moving Average)
EMA (Exponential Moving Average)
WMA (Weighted Moving Average)
RMA (Smoothed Moving Average)
HMA (Hull Moving Average)
JMA (Jurik Moving Average)
DEMA (Double Exponential Moving Average)
TEMA (Triple Exponential Moving Average)
LSMA (Least Squares Moving Average)
VWMA (Volume-Weighted Moving Average)
SMMA (Smoothed Moving Average)
KAMA (Kaufman’s Adaptive Moving Average)
ALMA (Arnaud Legoux Moving Average)
FRAMA (Fractal Adaptive Moving Average)
VIDYA (Variable Index Dynamic Average)
🟩 Dynamic Signal Line
Apply a moving average to the momentum for real-time cross signals, with full control over its length and type.
🟩 Multi-Timeframe & Multi-Ticker Support
You're no longer limited to the chart's current timeframe or ticker. Apply the squeeze to any symbol or timeframe without repainting.
🔷 Technical Details and Customizable Inputs
This indicator offers a fully modular structure with configurable parameters for every component:
1️⃣ Squeeze Momentum Settings – Choose the source, length, and type of moving average used to calculate the base momentum.
2️⃣ Trend Mode Selector – Toggle "Show TTM Squeeze Trend" to select the trend logic displayed on the chart:
✅ Enabled – Shows the trend based on TTM Squeeze (Bollinger Bands inside/outside Keltner Channel)
❌ Disabled – Displays the trend based on Squeeze Momentum logic
🔁 The moving average type for the Keltner Channel is handled automatically, so you don't need to select it manually, even if the custom input is disabled.
3️⃣ Signal Line – Toggle the Signal Line on the Squeeze Momentum. Select its length and MA type to generate visual cross signals.
4️⃣ Bollinger Bands – Configure the length, multiplier, source, and MA type used in the bands.
5️⃣ Keltner Channel – Adjust the length, multiplier, source, and MA type. You can also enable or disable the True Range option.
6️⃣ Advanced MA Parameters – Customize the parameters for advanced MAs (JMA, ALMA, FRAMA, VIDYA), including Phase, Power, Offset, Sigma, and Shift values.
7️⃣ Ticker & Input Source – Select the ticker and manage inputs for alternative chart types like Renko, Kagi, Line Break, and Point & Figure.
8️⃣ Style Settings – Choose how the squeeze is displayed:
Enable "Show Histogram" for Histogram, Area, or Column style
Disable it to show the classic LazyBear-style line
Use Reverse Color to invert line colors
Toggle Show Label to highlight Signal Line cross signals
Customize trend colors to suit your preferences
9️⃣ Multi-Timeframe Options - Timeframe – Use the squeeze on higher timeframes for stronger confirmation
🔟 Wait for Timeframe Closes -
✅ Enabled – Prevents multiple signals within the same candle
❌ Disabled – Displays the indicator smoothly without delay
🔧 Default Settings Reference
To replicate the default settings of the original indicators as they appear when first applied to the chart, use the following configurations:
🟩 TTM Squeeze (John Carter Style)
Squeeze
Length: 20
MA Type: SMA
Show TTM Squeeze Trend: Enabled
Bollinger Bands
Length: 20
Multiplier: 2.0
MA Type: SMA
Keltner Channel
Length: 20
Multiplier: 1.0
Use True Range: ON
MA Type: EMA
Style
Show Histogram: Enabled
Reverse Color: Enabled
🟩 Squeeze Momentum (LazyBear Style)
Squeeze
Length: 10
MA Type: SMA
Show TTM Squeeze Trend: Disabled
Bollinger Bands
Length: 20
Multiplier: 1.5
MA Type: SMA
Keltner Channel
Length: 10
Multiplier: 1.5
Use True Range: ON
MA Type: SMA
Style
Show Histogram: Disabled
Reverse Color: Disabled
⚠️ These values are intended as a starting point. The Cometreon indicator lets you fully customize every input to fit your trading style.
🔷 How to Use Squeeze Momentum Pro
🔍 Identifying Trends
Squeeze Momentum Pro supports two different methods for identifying the trend visually, each based on a distinct logic:
Squeeze Momentum Trend (LazyBear-style):
Displays 3 states based on the position of the Bollinger Bands relative to the Keltner Channel:
🔵 Blue = No Squeeze (BB outside KC and KC outside BB)
⚪️ White = Squeeze Active (BB fully inside KC)
⚫️ Gray = Neutral state (none of the above)
TTM Squeeze Trend (John Carter-style):
Calculates the difference in width between the Bollinger Bands and the Keltner Channel:
🟩 Green = BB width is greater than KC → potential expansion phase
🟥 Red = BB are tighter than KC → possible compression or pre-breakout
📈 Interpreting Signals
Depending on the active configuration, the indicator can provide various signals, including:
Trend color → Reflects the current compression/expansion state (based on selected mode)
Momentum value (above or below 0) → May indicate directional pressure
Signal Line cross → Can highlight momentum shifts
Color change in the momentum → May suggest a potential trend reversal
🛠 Integration with Other Tools
Squeeze Momentum Pro works well alongside other indicators to strengthen market context:
✅ Volume Profile / OBV – Helps confirm accumulation or distribution during squeezes
✅ RSI – Useful to detect divergence between momentum and price
✅ Moving Averages – Ideal for defining primary trend direction and filtering signals
☄️ If you find this indicator useful, leave a Boost to support its development!
Every piece of feedback helps improve the tool and deliver an even better trading experience.
🔥 Share your ideas or feature requests in the comments! Indicator
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Squeeze Momentum Indicator Strategy [LazyBear + PineIndicators]The Squeeze Momentum Indicator Strategy (SQZMOM_LB Strategy) is an automated trading strategy based on the Squeeze Momentum Indicator developed by LazyBear, which itself is a modification of John Carter's "TTM Squeeze" concept from his book Mastering the Trade (Chapter 11). This strategy is designed to identify low-volatility phases in the market, which often precede explosive price movements, and to enter trades in the direction of the prevailing momentum.
Concept & Indicator Breakdown
The strategy employs a combination of Bollinger Bands (BB) and Keltner Channels (KC) to detect market squeezes:
Squeeze Condition:
When Bollinger Bands are inside the Keltner Channels (Black Crosses), volatility is low, signaling a potential upcoming price breakout.
When Bollinger Bands move outside Keltner Channels (Gray Crosses), the squeeze is released, indicating an expansion in volatility.
Momentum Calculation:
A linear regression-based momentum value is used instead of traditional momentum indicators.
The momentum histogram is color-coded to show strength and direction:
Lime/Green: Increasing bullish momentum
Red/Maroon: Increasing bearish momentum
Signal Colors:
Black: Market is in a squeeze (low volatility).
Gray: Squeeze is released, and volatility is expanding.
Blue: No squeeze condition is present.
Strategy Logic
The script uses historical volatility conditions and momentum trends to generate buy/sell signals and manage positions.
1. Entry Conditions
Long Position (Buy)
The squeeze just released (Gray Cross after Black Cross).
The momentum value is increasing and positive.
The momentum is at a local low compared to the past 100 bars.
The price is above the 100-period EMA.
The closing price is higher than the previous close.
Short Position (Sell)
The squeeze just released (Gray Cross after Black Cross).
The momentum value is decreasing and negative.
The momentum is at a local high compared to the past 100 bars.
The price is below the 100-period EMA.
The closing price is lower than the previous close.
2. Exit Conditions
Long Exit:
The momentum value starts decreasing (momentum lower than previous bar).
Short Exit:
The momentum value starts increasing (momentum higher than previous bar).
Position Sizing
Position size is dynamically adjusted based on 8% of strategy equity, divided by the current closing price, ensuring risk-adjusted trade sizes.
How to Use This Strategy
Apply on Suitable Markets:
Best for stocks, indices, and forex pairs with momentum-driven price action.
Works on multiple timeframes but is most effective on higher timeframes (1H, 4H, Daily).
Confirm Entries with Additional Indicators:
The author recommends ADX or WaveTrend to refine entries and avoid false signals.
Risk Management:
Since the strategy dynamically sizes positions, it's advised to use stop-losses or risk-based exits to avoid excessive drawdowns.
Final Thoughts
The Squeeze Momentum Indicator Strategy provides a systematic approach to trading volatility expansions, leveraging the classic TTM Squeeze principles with a unique linear regression-based momentum calculation. Originally inspired by John Carter’s method, LazyBear's version and this strategy offer a refined, adaptable tool for traders looking to capitalize on market momentum shifts. Strategy
Squeeze Momentum Oscillator [AlgoAlpha]🎉📈 Introducing the Squeeze Momentum Oscillator by AlgoAlpha 📉🎊
Unlock the secrets of market dynamics with our innovative Squeeze Momentum Oscillator! Crafted for those who seek to stay ahead in the fast-paced trading environment, this tool amalgamates critical market momentum and volatility indicators to offer a multifaceted view of potential market movements. Here's why it's an indispensable part of your trading toolkit:
Key Features:
🌈 Customizable Color Schemes: Easily distinguish between bullish (green) and bearish (red) momentum phases for intuitive analysis.
🔧 Extensive Input Settings: Tailor the oscillator lengths for both Underlying and Swing Momentum to match your unique trading approach.
📊 Dedicated Squeeze Settings: Leverage precise volatility insights to identify market squeeze scenarios, signaling potential breakouts or consolidations.
🔍 Advanced Divergence Detection: Utilize sophisticated algorithms to detect and visualize both bullish and bearish divergences, pointing towards possible market reversals.
📈 Hyper Squeeze Detection: Stay alert to high-momentum market movements with our hyper squeeze feature, designed to extremely suppressed market volatility.
🔔 Comprehensive Alert System: Never miss a trading opportunity with alerts for momentum changes, squeeze conditions, and more.
Quick Guide to Using the Squeeze Momentum Oscillator:
🛠 Add the Indicator: Add the indicator to your favourites. Adjust the oscillator and squeeze settings to suit your trading preferences.
📊 Market Analysis: Keep an eye on the squeeze value and momentum z-score for insights into volatility and market direction. Hyper Squeeze signals are your cue for high momentum trading opportunities.
🔔 Alerts: Configure alerts for shifts in underlying and swing momentum, as well as entry and exit points for squeeze conditions, to capture market moves efficiently.
How It Works:
The Squeeze Momentum Oscillator by AlgoAlpha synergistically combines the principles of momentum tracking and market squeeze detection. By integrating the core logic of the Squeeze & Release indicator, it calculates the Squeeze Value (SV) through a comparison of the Exponential Moving Average (EMA) of the Average True Range (ATR) against the high-low price EMA. This SV is further analyzed alongside its EMA to pinpoint squeeze conditions, indicative of potential market breakouts or consolidations. In addition to this, the oscillator employs Hyper Squeeze Detection for identifying extremely low volatility. The momentum aspect of the oscillator evaluates the price movement relative to EMAs of significant highs and lows, refining these observations with a z-score normalization for short-term momentum insights. Moreover, the incorporation of divergence detection aids in identifying potential reversals, making this oscillator a comprehensive tool for traders looking to harness the power of volatility and momentum in their market analysis. The combination of the Squeeze & Release and the Momentum Oscillator allows traders to time their trades with more precision by entering when the market is in a squeeze and front running the volatility of a major move.
Elevate your trading strategy with the Squeeze Momentum Oscillator by AlgoAlpha and gain a competitive edge in deciphering market dynamics! 🌟💼 Happy trading! Indicator
Squeeze Momentum DeluxeThe Squeeze Momentum Deluxe is a comprehensive trading toolkit built with features of momentum, volatility, and price action. This script offers a suite for both mean reversion and trend-following analysis. Developed based on the original TTM Squeeze implementation by @LazyBear, this indicator introduces several innovative components to enhance your trading insights.
🔲 Components and Features
Momentum Oscillator - as rooted in the TTM Squeeze, quantifies the relationship between price and its extremes over a defined period. By normalizing the calculation, the values become comparable throughout time and across securities, allowing for a nuanced assessment of Bullish and Bearish momentum. Furthermore, by presenting it as a ribbon with a signal line we gain additional information about the direction of price swings.
Squeeze Bars - The original squeeze concept is based on the relationship between the Bollinger Bands and Keltner Channel , once the BB resides inside the KC a squeeze occurs. By understanding their fundamentals a new form of calculation can be inferred.
method bb(float src, simple int len, simple float mult) => method kc(float src, simple int len, simple float mult) =>
float basis = ta.sma (src, len) float basis = ta.sma (src, len)
float dev = ta.stdev(src, len) float rng = ta.atr ( len)
float upper = basis + dev * mult float upper = basis + rng * mult
float lower = basis - dev * mult float lower = basis - rng * mult
Both BB and KC are constructed upon a moving average with the addition of Standard Deviation and Average True Range respectively. Therefore, the calculation can be transformed to when the Stdev is lower than the ATR a squeeze occurs.
method sqz(float src, simple int len) =>
float dev = ta.stdev(src, len)
float atr = ta.atr ( len)
dev < atr ? true : false
This indicator uses three different thresholds for the ATR to gain three levels of price "Squeeze" for further analysis.
Directional Flux- This component measures the overall direction of price volatility, offering insights into trend sentiment. Presented as waves in the background, it includes an OverFlux feature to signal extreme market bias in a particular direction which can signal either exhaustion or vital continuation. Additionally, the user can choose if to base the calculation on Heikin-Ashi Candles to bias the tool toward trend assessment.
Confluence Gauges - Placed at the top and bottom of the indicator, these gauges measure confluence in the relationship between the Momentum Oscillator and Directional Flux. They provide traders with an easily interpretable visual aid for detecting market sentiment. Reversal doritos displayed alongside them contribute to mean reversion analysis.
Divergences (Real-Time) - Equipped with a custom algorithm, the indicator detects real-time divergences between price and the oscillator. This dynamic feature enhances your ability to spot potential trend reversals as they occur.
🔲 Settings
Directional Flux Length - Adjusts the period of which the background volatility waves operate on.
Trend Bias - Bases the calculation of the Flux to HA candles to bias its behavior toward the trend of price action.
Squeeze Momentum Length - Calibrates the length of the main oscillator ribbon as well as the period for the squeeze algorithm.
Signal - Controls the width of the ribbon. Lower values result in faster responsiveness at the cost of premature positives.
Divergence Sensitivity - Adjusts a threshold to limit the amount of divergences detected based on strength. Higher values result in less detections, stronger structure.
🔲 Alerts
Sell Signal
Buy Signal
Bullish Momentum
Bearish Momentum
Bullish Flux
Bearish Flux
Bullish Swing
Bearish Swing
Strong Bull Gauge
Strong Bear Gauge
Weak Bull Gauge
Weak Bear Gauge
High Squeeze
Normal Squeeze
Low Squeeze
Bullish Divergence
Bearish Divergence
As well as the option to trigger 'any alert' call.
The Squeeze Momentum Deluxe is a comprehensive tool that goes beyond traditional momentum indicators, offering a rich set of features to elevate your trading strategy. I recommend using toolkit alongside other indicators to have a wide variety of confluence to therefore gain higher probabilistic and better informed decisions. Indicator
Squeeze Momentum TD - A Revisited Version of the TTM SqueezeDescription:
The "Squeeze Momentum TD" is our unique take on the highly acclaimed TTM Squeeze indicator, renowned in the trading community for its efficiency in pinpointing market momentum. This script is a tribute and an extension to the foundational work laid by several pivotal figures in the trading industry:
• John Carter, for his creation of the TTM Squeeze and TTM Squeeze Pro, which revolutionized the way traders interpret volatility and momentum.
• Lazybear, whose original interpretation of the TTM Squeeze, known as the "Squeeze Momentum Indicator", provided an invaluable foundation for further development.
• Makit0, who evolved Lazybear's script to incorporate enhancements from the TTM Squeeze Pro, resulting in the "Squeeze PRO Arrows".
Our script, "Squeeze Momentum TD", represents a custom version developed after reviewing all variations of the TTM Squeeze indicator. This iteration focuses on a distinct visualization approach, featuring an overlay band on the chart for an user-friendly experience. We've distilled the essence of the TTM Squeeze and its advanced version, the TTM Squeeze Pro, into a form that emphasizes intuitive usability while retaining comprehensive analytical depth.
Features:
-Customizable Bollinger Bands and Keltner Channels: These core components of the TTM Squeeze.
-Dynamic Squeeze Conditions: Ranging from No Squeeze to High Compression.
-Momentum Oscillator: A linear regression-based momentum calculation, offering clear insights into market trends.
-User-Defined Color Schemes: Personalize your experience with adjustable colors for bands and plot shapes.
-Advanced Alert System: Alerts for key market shifts like Bull Watch Out, Bear Watch Out, and Momentum shifts.
-Adaptive Band Widths: Modify the band widths to suit your preference.
How to use it?
• Transition from Light Green to Dark Green: Indicates a potential end to the bullish momentum. This 'Bull Watch Out' signal suggests that traders should be cautious about continuing bullish trends.
• Transition from Light Red to Dark Red: Signals that the bearish momentum might be fading, triggering a 'Bear Watch Out' alert. It's a hint for traders to be wary of ongoing bearish trends.
• Shift from Dark Green to Light Green: This change suggests an increase in bullish momentum. It's an indicator for traders to consider bullish positions.
• Change from Dark Red to Light Red: Implies that bearish momentum is picking up. Traders might want to explore bearish strategies under this condition.
• Rapid Change from Light Red to Light Green: This swift shift indicates a quick transition from bearish to bullish sentiment. It's a strong signal for traders to consider switching to bullish positions.
• Quick Shift from Light Green to Light Red: Demonstrates a speedy change from bullish to bearish momentum. It suggests that traders might want to adjust their strategies to align with the emerging bearish trend.
Acknowledgements:
Special thanks to Beardy_Fred for the significant contributions to the development of this script. This work stands as a testament to the collaborative spirit of the trading community, continuously evolving to meet the demands of diverse trading strategies.
Disclaimer:
This script is provided for educational and informational purposes only. Users should conduct their own due diligence before making any trading decisions.
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