Standing Wave Phase Coherence [JOAT]STANDING WAVE PHASE COHERENCE
A phase-coherence engine that asks a question almost no public indicator can answer: are the LTF and HTF oscillators in phase or out of phase ? Two oscillators that move together (peaks and troughs aligned) form a standing wave — a state of constructive interference where the trend is amplified. Two oscillators that move opposite (peaks aligned with troughs) form an anti-standing wave — a state of destructive interference where a reversal is forming. Standing Wave Phase Coherence measures phase, computes the coherence between the two timeframes, and surfaces a single number bounded in that tells you which regime you are in.
Phase, not just direction
A moving average tells you "where price is sitting". A momentum oscillator tells you "which way it is moving". Phase is the location inside the cycle — are we approaching a peak, leaving a peak, approaching a trough, leaving a trough? Two oscillators on different timeframes can be:
In phase — both rising or both falling at the same rate of cycle progression. Constructive interference. Trend amplifies.
Anti-phase — one rising, the other falling at the same cycle rate. Destructive interference. Reversal forms.
Decoherent — phases are uncorrelated. The wave structure is breaking down. No directional edge from coherence.
The script estimates phase from each timeframe's RSI series (both legs at the same RSI length for fair comparison), differences the phase smoothly, then takes the cosine of the phase difference — which is exactly the quantum-mechanical coherence metric on a scale.
Non-repainting HTF construction
The HTF leg uses request.security with lookahead_on AND a offset on the expression — the only non-repainting form per Pine v6 docs. This is exposed as a toggle but ON by default; the warning in the input tooltip explains the trade-off (turn off only for research, never live).
Three thresholds, three states
Coherence > +0.70 (configurable) — IN PHASE . Standing wave constructive. Trend amplifies. Bull-palette background tint.
Coherence < −0.70 — ANTI PHASE . Standing wave destructive. Reversal forms. Bear-palette background tint.
|Coherence| < 0.30 (decoherent band) — DECOHERENT . No standing wave. Mid-palette neutral.
In between — transitional.
Phase-status arrows print inside the pane at every regime entry, so the chart history shows when each standing wave formed and collapsed.
Visual system
Coherence line with configurable width.
Glow halo — a wider semi-transparent copy of the coherence line below the main line, creating a soft glow effect.
Background tint by phase status — bull when IN PHASE, bear when ANTI PHASE, none when decoherent. Transparency configurable.
Threshold lines at ±0.70 (toggleable).
Zero line .
Fill between threshold and ±1 — soft bull / bear fill highlights the active phase zone so it is immediately obvious which side is engaged.
Phase status arrows inside the pane on state transitions.
The pane uses the JOAT default palette (cyan-teal bull / magenta bear).
Amplification factor
A separate EMA-smoothed trend amplification factor is computed from the coherence and surfaced in the dashboard. When coherence is sustained high (in-phase), the amplification factor rises — quantifying how much the LTF/HTF agreement is reinforcing the move. Useful as a position-sizing input: bigger amplification = stronger conviction = larger size.
Dashboard
Monospaced table, positionable to any of nine corners. Surfaces:
Current coherence value and bar age.
Phase status (IN PHASE / ANTI PHASE / DECOHERENT) with glyph.
LTF and HTF RSI values.
Phase difference in radians and degrees.
Trend amplification factor (smoothed).
HTF timeframe in use with non-repaint flag.
Alerts
Multiple alert conditions:
Coherence crosses above +0.70 (IN PHASE entry)
Coherence crosses below −0.70 (ANTI PHASE entry)
Coherence returns to decoherent band
Sustained IN PHASE (held above threshold for N bars)
Sustained ANTI PHASE
How to read it
Three reads, in order of conviction:
Sustained IN PHASE — the highest-conviction trend read. LTF and HTF oscillators are decisively moving together. This is the regime in which momentum tools have their largest edge.
Entry into ANTI PHASE — the reversal warning. The two timeframes have rotated opposite each other; whichever direction LTF is moving, HTF is opposing. Often precedes meaningful reversals.
Decoherent zone — stand-aside signal. The wave structure has broken down. Coherence-based reads are not actionable; switch to a regime-classification tool (FDI, Hurst, Entropy).
The cleanest workflow: only take trend trades when IN PHASE; only take reversal trades when ANTI PHASE; do nothing when DECOHERENT.
Suggested settings
Defaults (RSI 14, HTF 4H, phase smoothing 3, coherence smoothing 8, ±0.70 thresholds, ±0.30 decoherent band) are tuned for 15m–1H charts. The HTF should always be greater than or equal to the chart timeframe; mismatching produces meaningless phase reads. For HTF (4H+ chart timeframes) raise HTF to Daily and consider the LTF/HTF coherence as a daily-vs-weekly read.
Originality
The implementation — the dual-timeframe RSI phase estimator, the smoothed phase-difference cosine coherence (quantum-style metric), the non-repainting HTF request with -offset + lookahead_on pattern, the three-threshold phase classifier with decoherent band, the trend amplification factor formulation, the glow-halo line render, and the pane-overlay phase-status arrows — is JOAT-original. No third-party code reused. The notion of phase coherence between timeframes as a market regime metric is the original quantitative contribution, borrowed conceptually from optical and quantum physics.
Limitations
Phase estimation from discrete bar data is inherently noisy on short windows; the smoothing inputs (phase EMA and coherence EMA) exist to address that — over-smoothing destroys phase information, so the defaults are intentionally light. The HTF request is non-repainting in the useStrictHtf = ON configuration; do not turn it off in live trading. The decoherent band is a heuristic to avoid acting on noise reads; widen it on instruments with naturally choppy oscillator structure.
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-made with passion by jackofalltrades
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Torsion Range [JOAT]Torsion Range
Introduction
Torsion Range is an open-source compression, expansion, and wave-energy panel designed to track whether the market is coiling, releasing, trending, or exhausting. The script combines wave direction, weighted energy accumulation, compression scoring, and exhaustion logic into one regime-aware panel.
The problem Torsion Range solves is fragmentation between wave tools and volatility tools. Traditional wave studies often ignore whether the market is compressing or expanding, while compression indicators often ignore directional wave state. Torsion Range merges both worlds so the user can monitor directional energy and structural volatility state together.
Core Concepts
1. Wave Direction Engine
The script supports multiple methods for determining directional wave state, including impulse, pressure, and hybrid behavior. This allows the model to adapt to different styles of price movement.
2. Weighted Energy Accumulation
Wave state is not just directional. It is weighted by body, range, ATR context, and optional relative volume to produce a more informative torsion core.
3. Compression Index
A 0-100 compression framework is built from fast and slow comparisons of range, body, and energy behavior. This allows the indicator to identify tight conditions before release.
4. Release and Exhaustion Logic
Confirmed-bar release events occur when compression gives way to directional expansion. Exhaustion logic looks for overstretched waves with weakening internal behavior.
5. Dashboard and Regime Visualization
The panel includes adaptive colors, background overlays, event flashes, and a top-right dashboard that summarizes wave state, bias, compression, and most recent event.
Features
Multi-method wave direction: Impulse, pressure, or hybrid state engine
Weighted energy accumulation: Uses price and optional relative volume
Compression scoring: Tracks coiling conditions on a normalized scale
Confirmed release logic: Detects transition from compression to directional expansion
Exhaustion detection: Flags overextended wave conditions
Adaptive gradient styling: Institutional panel presentation for dark charts
Regime overlays and event flashes: Highlights important state transitions cleanly
Top-right dashboard: Summarizes live wave and compression state
Confirmed event mode: Optional bar-close only event gating
Alertconditions: Wave flips, release events, and exhaustion states
How to Use This Indicator
Step 1: Read the Wave State
Determine whether directional energy currently favors bullish, bearish, or neutral behavior.
Step 2: Check Compression
High compression means stored energy but not yet confirmed release. Low compression with directional energy implies active movement rather than coiling.
Step 3: Watch Release Events
Release events matter most when they occur after genuine compression and align with the active wave bias.
Step 4: Respect Exhaustion
Exhaustion conditions can warn that a strong wave is becoming less efficient, even if trend has not yet fully reversed.
Indicator Limitations
Compression and exhaustion are relative, not absolute, conditions
Wave direction depends on the selected method and will respond differently across market types
This panel does not identify exact reversal bars and should not be treated as one
Release events are strongest when combined with separate structural context
Originality Statement
Torsion Range is original in its fusion of wave-state persistence, weighted energy accumulation, compression analysis, and exhaustion logic within one panel. It is not a basic Weis-style clone and not a plain volatility gauge. Its value comes from combining directional energy and volatility state into a single workflow.
Disclaimer
This indicator is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It is not financial advice. Compression, release, and exhaustion states are analytical conditions derived from historical chart behavior and do not guarantee future outcomes.
- Made with passion by jackofalltrades
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Wave 3 Sniper SystemWave 3 Sniper System with AI - Precision Trend & Wave Analysis
Overview
Experience the next level of market analysis with the Wave 3 Sniper System with AI. This indicator is specifically designed to identify high-probability "Wave 3" setups—the most explosive phase of market trends. By integrating advanced AI-driven algorithms, the system filters out market noise and pinpoints precise entry and exit zones, as seen in the current XAUUSD (Gold) chart.
Key Features:
AI Trend Filtering: Uses machine learning logic to confirm trend direction, ensuring you're always on the right side of the market.
Wave 3 Detection: Specifically tuned to catch the strongest momentum waves for maximum R:R (Risk-to-Reward).
Visual Signals: Clear "W3 BUY" and "W3 SELL" flags with dynamic support/resistance levels.
Optimized for Gold (XAUUSD): While versatile, this system excels in high-volatility environments like Gold Spot.
Current Market Insight (XAUUSD):
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Disclaimer:
Trading involves significant risk. This script is for educational and analysis purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Indicator
Delta Pressure Gauge [JOAT]Delta Pressure Gauge
Introduction
Delta Pressure Gauge is a pane-based oscillator that constructs a volume-weighted directional wave from bar-by-bar delta estimation, normalized using a rolling maximum to ensure consistent scaling across all instruments and timeframes. The oscillator measures the pressure imbalance between buying volume and selling volume, smoothed into a wave that reveals accumulation and distribution phases with high visual clarity. The indicator includes a money flow pressure line, a cumulative windowed delta cloud, divergence detection, and crossover signal dots.
Traditional volume indicators — OBV, CMF, MFI — measure volume flows using raw or price-weighted calculations that are difficult to compare across instruments or timeframes because their absolute values depend on the asset's volume profile. Delta Pressure Gauge normalizes everything to a -1 to +1 scale using a rolling maximum, producing readings that are immediately interpretable regardless of whether the asset trades 100 shares or 100 million. The wave design provides a visual rhythm that makes accumulation and distribution phases recognizable at a glance.
Core Concepts
1. Body-Quality Weighted Bar Delta
Each bar contributes a delta value based on direction (bullish = +volume, bearish = -volume) multiplied by the bar's body quality ratio (body size divided by total range). A full-body bar contributes 100% of its volume to delta. A doji bar with no body contributes 0%. This filtering reduces the noise contribution of indecision bars that add volume without directional information.
body_qual = math.abs(close - open) / math.max(high - low, syminfo.mintick)
bar_delta = bar_dir * volume * body_qual
2. Rolling Maximum Normalization
The raw wave EMA is normalized by dividing by the rolling maximum absolute value over the normalization window. Unlike percentile-based normalization, rolling maximum works reliably from the first bar, requires no minimum warmup period, and produces values that are always within the -1 to +1 range:
norm_ref = ta.highest(math.abs(raw_wave), i_norm)
wt1 = raw_wave / math.max(nz(norm_ref, 1.0), 1.0)
3. Windowed Cumulative Delta
Rather than using an all-time cumulative delta (which grows without bound and becomes dominated by early bars), the cumulative component uses a 30-bar rolling sum. This produces a medium-term delta bias that reflects the recent directional commitment of volume participants.
4. Money Flow Pressure Line
A separate money flow calculation weights volume by the ratio of price movement to range: (close - open) / range × volume. This captures the efficiency of price movement relative to its volume cost — high-momentum bars have larger weights than range-bound bars.
5. Divergence Detection
Bullish divergence is detected when the delta wave makes a higher low while price makes a lower low. Bearish divergence is the mirror. Detection uses confirmed pivot points on the wave with persistent previous-pivot storage, avoiding any ta.valuewhen type compatibility issues. Divergence lines are rendered directly on the oscillator pane.
Features
Wave Oscillator: Gradient area fill between wave and zero, color-coded by direction and intensity
Signal Line: Smoothed signal with direction-colored rendering
Histogram: Four-state colored momentum bars showing wave-signal separation and its rate of change
Crossover Dots: Large circles with glow rings at every wave/signal crossover
Zero-Line Cross Dots: Small markers when wave crosses the zero line
Overbought/Oversold Extreme Dots: Markers at extreme readings
Divergence Triangles and Lines: Yellow markers and connecting lines when divergence is detected
Cumulative Delta Cloud: Area fill showing 30-bar rolling delta direction
Money Flow Line: Purple secondary line for cross-confirmation
Volume Surge Markers: Cross markers when volume exceeds 2x average
12-Row Dashboard: Pressure state, wave values, histogram, signals, cumulative delta, money flow, volume ratio, divergence state
Input Parameters
Wave Channel Length: Fast EMA for wave construction (default: 10)
Wave Average Length: Signal line smoothing period (default: 21)
Rolling Norm Window: Window for rolling maximum normalization (default: 100)
Overbought/Oversold levels: Four configurable threshold lines
Divergence pivot lookback settings
How to Use This Indicator
Crossover Dots as Momentum Shifts
When the wave crosses above the signal line (green dot), buying pressure is accelerating relative to the smoothed baseline. This confirms a momentum pickup. The opposite for bearish crosses. These signals are strongest when they occur near or below the oversold line.
Zero-Line Confirmation
The wave crossing zero from below indicates that aggregate buying pressure over the wave window has turned net positive. This is a regime confirmation, not an entry signal in isolation, but it supports bullish bias when aligned with price structure.
Divergence at Extremes
Divergence is most meaningful when the wave is at or near an overbought or oversold extreme. A bullish divergence from the oversold zone (yellow triangle pointing up) suggests the distribution of buying pressure is shifting despite continued price weakness.
Cumulative Delta Direction
The blue-purple cloud shows whether the 30-bar rolling delta is net positive or negative. When the wave crosses bullishly and the cumulative delta is also positive, both the momentum and the persistent pressure agree.
Limitations
This indicator uses close-open direction to estimate bar delta. True bid-ask volume data (available only through specialized data providers) would be more precise. On instruments with significant wick activity (doji bars), this estimation introduces noise
Normalization by rolling maximum means a single extreme bar sets the scale for the entire norm window. One unusually large volume bar will compress all surrounding readings
Divergence detection requires enough bars for pivot confirmation. The pivot right-side lookback introduces a lag in divergence signals
This indicator measures volume pressure proxies, not actual institutional activity. Large volume does not always reflect institutional intent
Originality Statement
The body-quality weighting applied before delta smoothing is a deliberate design choice that reduces doji noise in a way that raw-volume or typical-price approaches do not. The rolling maximum normalization (rather than percentile or z-score) was chosen specifically because it operates reliably from the first bar without a warmup cliff, making the indicator immediately usable on limited datasets. The combination of a wave oscillator, cumulative delta cloud, and money flow line on a single pane provides three independent perspectives on the same underlying volume pressure question.
Disclaimer
This indicator is for educational and informational purposes only. Volume pressure readings are estimates derived from OHLCV data. They do not represent actual order flow or institutional positioning. Past divergence patterns do not predict future price reactions. Always apply appropriate risk management.
-Made with passion by officialjackofalltrades
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Liquidity Tessera [JOAT]Liquidity Tessera
Introduction
Liquidity Tessera is an advanced open-source volume intelligence pane that fuses Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD), Weis Wave volume clustering, multi-design intensity bars, volume absorption and climax detection, CVD momentum ribbon, liquidity exhaustion tracking, session-partitioned delta accumulation, and a comprehensive 16-row dashboard into a unified volume analysis system. This indicator transforms raw volume data into actionable intelligence about who controls the market — buyers or sellers — and whether that control is strengthening or weakening.
Standard volume indicators show you how much trading occurred. Liquidity Tessera shows you the character of that trading: whether volume is flowing in or out (CVD), whether volume waves are expanding or contracting (Weis Wave), whether institutions are absorbing supply or distributing into demand (absorption detection), and whether a move is reaching climactic exhaustion (climax and exhaustion signals). The indicator operates in its own pane below the price chart, providing a complete volume intelligence layer without cluttering price action.
Core Concepts
1. Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD)
CVD approximates the net buying and selling pressure by assigning each bar's volume as positive (buying) when the close is above the open, and negative (selling) when the close is below the open:
float barDelta = close > open ? volume : close < open ? -volume : 0.0
var float cvdRaw = 0.0
cvdRaw := nz(cvdRaw ) + barDelta
The cumulative sum of these deltas creates a running total of net order flow. Rising CVD indicates net buying pressure is accumulating; falling CVD indicates net selling pressure. The indicator offers optional normalization using a z-score approach (CVD relative to its rolling mean and standard deviation), which makes CVD comparable across different instruments and timeframes.
CVD divergences from price are particularly significant: when price makes a new high but CVD does not confirm (it stays below its recent high), it suggests the rally lacks genuine buying conviction and may be vulnerable to reversal.
2. Weis Wave Volume Clustering
The Weis Wave method groups volume into directional waves. Rather than looking at volume bar-by-bar, it accumulates volume during each directional swing. A wave reversal is triggered when price moves against the current wave direction by more than a configurable ATR-based threshold:
float waveThreshold = ta.atr(waveAtrLen) * waveAtrMul
// When price reverses by more than the threshold, the wave completes
// and accumulated volume is plotted as a single wave column
This reveals the Wyckoff-style volume pattern: are up-waves attracting more volume than down-waves (accumulation), or are down-waves attracting more volume (distribution)? The indicator tracks wave history and detects divergences between price swings and their corresponding wave volumes.
3. Volume Absorption Detection
Institutional absorption occurs when large players absorb selling pressure (or buying pressure) without allowing price to move significantly. The indicator detects this by identifying bars where volume is extremely high relative to average (above the configurable threshold, default 2x) but the price range is unusually small (below 50% of average range):
High volume + small range = someone is absorbing the opposite side's orders
This often occurs at the end of trends when institutions are building positions against the prevailing direction
Absorption bars are highlighted with a distinct amethyst color and labeled "ABS" on the chart.
4. Volume Climax Detection
A volume climax occurs when extreme volume (above the configurable threshold, default 3x average) coincides with a reversal candle pattern — specifically, a bar with a large wick-to-body ratio (wick > 2x body). This combination suggests that a massive influx of orders met strong opposition, creating a potential turning point. Climax bars are highlighted in fuchsia and labeled "CLIMAX."
5. Liquidity Exhaustion Tracking
The indicator tracks consecutive Weis Waves where volume declines from wave to wave. When two or more consecutive waves in the same direction show declining volume, it signals exhaustion — the trend is running out of fuel. This is a classic Wyckoff concept: a trend sustained by decreasing volume is unsustainable.
6. Delta Intensity Bar Coloring
Rather than simple up/down coloring, the indicator offers gradient-based bar coloring where the intensity of the color reflects the strength of the bar's delta relative to average volume:
float deltaStr = math.min(math.abs(barDelta) / volMA, 2.0) / 2.0
// Weak delta = faint color, strong delta = vivid color
baseCol := color.from_gradient(deltaStr, 0, 1,
color.new(TESS_INFLOW, 65), color.new(TESS_INFLOW, 0))
This means a green bar with faint color had weak buying conviction, while a vivid green bar had strong buying conviction — information not available from standard volume bars.
7. CVD Momentum Ribbon
A fast and slow EMA of the raw CVD create a momentum ribbon. When the fast CVD EMA is above the slow, delta momentum is bullish (buying pressure is accelerating). Crossovers between the two indicate shifts in delta momentum direction.
Features
Four Bar Design Modes: Solid (standard filled bars), Hollow (outline only), Intensity (transparency scales with volume relative to average), and Glass (semi-transparent with a stepline cap) — each providing a different visual emphasis
Weis Wave Histogram: Background columns showing completed wave volumes, colored by wave direction. Up-wave volumes plot above zero, down-wave volumes below
CVD Overlay: The cumulative delta line scaled to fit the volume pane, with gradient coloring from bearish (red) to bullish (teal) based on CVD value
Session Volume Accumulation: Separate tracking of pre-market, regular, and post-market session volumes and deltas, with session background coloring
Delta Pressure Score: A 0-100 percentage measuring net buying pressure over the last 20 bars. Above 60 = buy pressure dominant, below 40 = sell pressure dominant
Wave Volume Comparison: Real-time comparison of the current wave's volume against the previous wave, classified as Expanding, Steady, or Contracting
Liquidity State Classification: Categorizes the current bar as Absorption, Climax, Exhaustion, Spike, Dry-Up, or Normal based on the composite of all detection systems
Volume Spike Detection: Identifies bars where volume exceeds 2.5x average with a background highlight
Session Delta Bias: Tracks whether the current session's cumulative delta is net accumulating or distributing
16-Row Dashboard: Displays bar delta, CVD state, volume ratio, wave direction, session volumes, last wave volume, liquidity state, delta pressure, CVD momentum, wave volume comparison, session delta bias, delta strength, active wave volume, exhaustion counts, and bar style
Input Parameters
Cumulative Delta:
CVD Smoothing: EMA period for CVD smoothing (default: 14)
Normalize CVD: Toggle z-score normalization for cross-asset comparability (default: on)
CVD Ribbon Fast/Slow: EMA periods for the momentum ribbon (default: 8/21)
Wave Volume:
Wave ATR Multiplier: Threshold for wave reversal detection (default: 1.5)
Wave ATR Length: ATR period for wave threshold (default: 14)
Signals:
Absorption Vol Threshold: Volume multiple for absorption detection (default: 2.0)
Climax Vol Threshold: Volume multiple for climax detection (default: 3.0)
Toggles for wave divergence, absorption, climax, and exhaustion signals
Visuals:
Bar Style: Solid, Hollow, Intensity, or Glass (default: Intensity)
Toggles for delta intensity coloring, wave histogram, CVD overlay, CVD ribbon, session background, and dashboard
How to Use This Indicator
Step 1: Read the Liquidity State
Check the dashboard's Liquidity State. "Absorption" at support suggests institutions are buying. "Climax" after an extended move suggests a potential turning point. "Exhaustion" means the trend is losing volume fuel. "Normal" means standard conditions apply.
Step 2: Monitor CVD Direction
Rising CVD confirms uptrends; falling CVD confirms downtrends. CVD diverging from price is a warning sign. If price is making new highs but CVD is flat or declining, the rally may lack genuine buying support.
Step 3: Compare Wave Volumes
In a healthy uptrend, up-wave volumes should be larger than down-wave volumes. If down-wave volumes start exceeding up-wave volumes while price is still rising, distribution may be occurring. The Wave Volume Comparison metric in the dashboard tracks this automatically.
Step 4: Use Delta Pressure for Bias
The Delta Pressure score (0-100) provides a quick read on who controls the last 20 bars. Above 60 = buyers dominate. Below 40 = sellers dominate. Between 40-60 = balanced/contested.
Step 5: Watch for Signal Clusters
The most significant moments occur when multiple signals cluster: an absorption bar followed by a wave divergence during an exhaustion phase, for example, creates a high-conviction reversal setup. Single signals in isolation are less reliable.
Indicator Limitations
The CVD approximation (close > open = buying, close < open = selling) is a simplification. True order flow data requires Level 2/DOM data not available in Pine Script. This approximation works reasonably well on liquid instruments but is inherently imprecise
Volume data quality varies significantly across instruments and data providers. Forex "volume" is typically tick count, not actual traded volume. Crypto volume may include wash trading. The indicator's effectiveness depends on the quality of the underlying volume data
Weis Wave reversal detection depends on the ATR threshold parameter. Too small a threshold produces too many waves (noise); too large produces too few (missing genuine reversals). The optimal setting varies by instrument and timeframe
Absorption and climax detection use fixed ratio thresholds. What constitutes "extreme" volume varies across instruments and market conditions. The thresholds may need adjustment
Session volume tracking uses PulseWire's built-in session detection, which may not align perfectly with all exchanges or instruments
The indicator operates in a separate pane and cannot overlay directly on price. Cross-referencing signals with price action requires visual comparison between panes
Originality Statement
This indicator is original in its comprehensive fusion of multiple volume analysis methodologies into a unified intelligence pane. While individual components (CVD, Weis Wave, volume absorption) exist separately, this indicator is justified because:
The integration of CVD, Weis Wave clustering, absorption detection, climax detection, and exhaustion tracking into a single system provides layered volume intelligence not available in any single existing indicator
The delta intensity bar coloring system uses gradient transparency based on delta strength, providing conviction information within the volume bars themselves
The liquidity state classification system synthesizes all detection subsystems into a single categorical assessment of current market conditions
Session-partitioned delta tracking reveals whether accumulation or distribution is occurring within specific market sessions
The CVD momentum ribbon provides a trend-following overlay on the delta data, identifying shifts in buying/selling momentum
Four distinct bar design modes (Solid, Hollow, Intensity, Glass) offer visual flexibility for different analysis preferences
Wave volume comparison with expanding/contracting classification automates Wyckoff-style wave analysis
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. Volume analysis provides context about market participation but does not predict future price direction. Absorption, climax, and exhaustion signals are probabilistic patterns that can and do fail. CVD approximations are not equivalent to true order flow data. Always use proper risk management and conduct your own analysis. The author is not responsible for any losses incurred from using this indicator.
-Made with passion by officialjackofalltrades
Indicator
Chaos Regime Detection Engine [JOAT]Chaos Regime Detection Engine
Introduction
The Chaos Regime Detection Engine is an advanced open-source market microstructure indicator that classifies market conditions into distinct regimes using multi-dimensional volatility analysis, directional conviction measurement, and institutional flow detection. This indicator transforms raw market data into actionable regime intelligence, helping traders identify when markets are trending, ranging, chaotic, or experiencing volatility shocks.
Unlike single-dimension volatility indicators that only measure price movement magnitude, this engine analyzes market structure through four independent scoring systems that combine into a unified regime classification framework. The indicator is designed for traders who understand that different market regimes require different trading approaches and that regime identification is the foundation of adaptive strategy selection.
Why This Indicator Exists
This indicator addresses a fundamental challenge in trading: markets constantly shift between different behavioral regimes, and strategies that work in one regime often fail in another. The core innovation lies in synthesizing multiple market microstructure measurements into a probabilistic regime classification system:
Directional Flow Regime: Markets exhibiting high price efficiency, low choppiness, and strong ADX conviction - ideal for trend-following strategies
Equilibrium Regime: Markets showing balanced conditions with moderate volatility and weak directional bias - suitable for mean-reversion approaches
Chaotic Turbulence Regime: Markets displaying high choppiness, low efficiency, and conflicting signals - best avoided or traded with tight stops
Volatility Shock Regime: Markets experiencing extreme volatility expansion with high volume - requires defensive positioning or volatility strategies
Each regime classification is derived from normalized scores across multiple dimensions, ensuring that regime identification remains robust across different instruments, timeframes, and market conditions. The system provides not just regime labels but confidence levels and intensity measurements that quantify regime strength.
Core Components Explained
1. ATR and Volatility Percentile Analysis
The indicator calculates Average True Range (ATR) over a customizable period (default 14) and expresses it as a percentage of current price. This normalization allows cross-instrument comparison and removes price-level bias.
ATR percentile ranking over 100 bars provides context for current volatility relative to recent history. High percentile rankings (>70) indicate elevated volatility, while low rankings (<30) suggest compressed volatility. This percentile approach is superior to raw ATR because it adapts to each instrument's unique volatility characteristics.
The volatility percentile feeds into multiple regime scores, particularly the Volatility Shock score, which combines ATR percentile with standard deviation percentile and volume surge detection to identify extreme volatility events.
2. Kaufman Efficiency Ratio
The Efficiency Ratio measures how efficiently price moves from point A to point B by comparing net price change to total path length:
Efficiency = Net Price Change / Sum of Absolute Bar-to-Bar Changes
Values near 1.0 indicate highly efficient, directional movement (trending). Values near 0.0 indicate inefficient, choppy movement (ranging). The indicator uses a customizable lookback period (default 20) to calculate efficiency.
High efficiency feeds into the Directional Flow score, while low efficiency contributes to both Equilibrium and Chaotic Turbulence scores. This dual contribution ensures that the regime classification captures the full spectrum of market behavior.
3. Choppiness Index
The Choppiness Index quantifies market choppiness using logarithmic calculations:
Choppiness = 100 * log10(Sum of ATR / (Highest High - Lowest Low)) / log10(Length)
Values above 61.8 indicate choppy, range-bound markets. Values below 38.2 indicate trending markets. The indicator uses a customizable period (default 14) for this calculation.
The Choppiness Index is inverted when contributing to the Directional Flow score (100 - Choppiness) because low choppiness indicates high directional clarity. High choppiness directly contributes to the Chaotic Turbulence score, identifying markets where price action lacks clear direction.
4. ADX Directional Conviction System
The indicator implements a complete ADX (Average Directional Index) calculation including +DI and -DI components:
+DI measures upward directional movement strength
-DI measures downward directional movement strength
ADX measures the strength of directional movement regardless of direction
ADX values above the trend threshold (default 25) indicate emerging directional conviction. Values above the strong threshold (default 40) indicate dominant directional conviction. The indicator uses customizable lengths for both DI calculation (default 14) and ADX smoothing (default 14).
ADX contributes bonus points to the Directional Flow score when above threshold and to the Equilibrium score when below threshold. The difference between +DI and -DI provides directional bias (long vs short) and conviction strength measurements.
5. Standard Deviation and RVI Analysis
Standard deviation of close prices over 20 bars provides an alternative volatility measurement that captures price dispersion rather than range. The indicator calculates standard deviation as a percentage of price and ranks it using percentile analysis.
The Relative Volatility Index (RVI) applies standard deviation concepts to directional movement:
RVI = 100 * StdDev(Up Moves) / (StdDev(Up Moves) + StdDev(Down Moves))
RVI values above 50 indicate upward volatility dominance, below 50 indicates downward volatility dominance. This provides directional context to volatility measurements that raw standard deviation lacks.
Both metrics contribute to the Volatility Shock score, helping identify when markets are experiencing not just high volatility but directionally biased volatility expansion.
6. Volume Delta Integration
The indicator estimates buying and selling pressure using volume and candle structure:
Buy Volume = Volume when close > open
Sell Volume = Volume when close < open
Volume surge detection compares current volume to 20-period average using a customizable threshold (default 1.5x). Volume surges add bonus points to the Volatility Shock score, confirming that volatility expansion is accompanied by genuine institutional participation rather than thin-market noise.
This volume integration ensures that regime classifications reflect actual market activity rather than just price movement patterns.
7. Regime Scoring and Classification Engine
The indicator calculates four independent regime scores (0-100 scale):
Directional Score = (Efficiency * 100 + (100 - Choppiness) + ADX Bonus) / 2.2
Equilibrium Score = (100 - ATR Percentile + (100 - Efficiency * 100) + ADX Penalty) / 2.2
Turbulence Score = (Choppiness + (100 - Efficiency * 100)) / 2
Shock Score = (ATR Percentile + StdDev Percentile + Volume Surge Bonus) / 2.3
These scores are then normalized to sum to 100%, creating a probability distribution across the four regimes. The dominant regime is determined by the highest normalized score, with confidence level equal to that score's magnitude.
Regime intensity is classified as Nascent (score 35-45), Established (score 45-60), or Dominant (score >60), providing additional context about regime strength and stability.
8. Fractal Divergence Detection
The indicator implements fractal-based divergence detection using a composite volatility index that combines:
30% ATR Percentile
20% Efficiency Ratio
20% Inverted Choppiness
15% StdDev Percentile
15% RVI
This composite index is smoothed with a 5-period EMA and analyzed for fractal tops and bottoms using a 5-bar pattern recognition system. Divergences are detected when price makes new highs/lows but the composite volatility index fails to confirm, suggesting hidden institutional positioning or liquidity asymmetries.
Regular divergences signal potential reversals, while hidden divergences suggest trend continuation after pullbacks. The indicator plots these divergences with color-coded markers and draws connecting lines for visual clarity.
Visual Elements
Composite Volatility Line: Main plot showing the smoothed composite volatility index with dynamic gradient coloring based on regime confidence
Regime Intensity Histogram: Histogram showing regime-specific intensity with transparency based on confidence level
Microstructure Indicators: Subtle circle plots showing ATR percentile, efficiency ratio, and directional clarity for detailed analysis
Conviction Overlay: Stepline plot showing ADX with gradient coloring based on conviction strength
Fractal Divergence Markers: Circle plots at fractal tops/bottoms with color-coded divergence identification
Regime Threshold Lines: Horizontal lines at key regime transition levels (50, 60, 40, 75, 25)
Probability Zone Fill: Subtle background fill showing current regime probability field
Signal Shapes: Triangle shapes on price chart for high-confidence regime transitions and divergences
Comprehensive Dashboard: 12-row intelligence panel showing regime state, certainty, bias, probability scores, conviction, confluence, and all key metrics
The dashboard provides at-a-glance regime assessment with color-coded values, status indicators, and confidence measurements for all regime dimensions simultaneously.
Input Parameters
Signal Architecture:
Regime Shift Signals: Toggle chaos-to-order transition detection (default enabled)
Regime Persistence Signals: Toggle regime stability confirmations (default enabled)
Fractal Divergence Detection: Toggle hidden liquidity flow asymmetries (default enabled)
Minimum Confluence Threshold: Multi-factor validation requirement (1-5, default 3)
Volatility Microstructure:
Volatility Expansion Period: ATR calculation length (5-50, default 14)
Volatility Percentile Window: Percentile ranking lookback (20-500, default 100)
Price Efficiency Horizon: Efficiency ratio calculation period (5-100, default 20)
Chaos Measurement Period: Choppiness index length (5-50, default 14)
Directional Conviction:
Conviction Measurement Length: DI calculation period (5-50, default 14)
Conviction Smoothing Factor: ADX smoothing length (1-50, default 14)
Conviction Emergence Level: ADX trend threshold (15-40, default 25)
Conviction Dominance Level: ADX strong threshold (30-60, default 40)
Institutional Flow:
Enable Flow Asymmetry Detection: Toggle volume delta analysis (default enabled)
Flow Surge Multiplier: Volume threshold for surge detection (1.0-5.0, default 1.5)
Regime Parameters:
Directional Regime Threshold: Score required for directional classification (50-90, default 60)
Chaotic Regime Threshold: Score required for chaos classification (10-50, default 40)
Volatility Shock Threshold: Score required for shock classification (25-50, default 35)
Visualization:
Regime Intelligence Panel: Toggle dashboard display (default enabled)
Microstructure Indicators: Toggle detailed metric plots (default enabled)
Regime Probability Zones: Toggle background probability field (default enabled)
Intelligence Panel Scale: Small/Normal/Large dashboard sizing (default Normal)
Colors:
All colors are fully customizable including directional expansion (neon cyan), volatility shock (neon pink), equilibrium state (gold), and chaotic turbulence (sunset orange).
How to Use This Indicator
Step 1: Identify Current Regime
Check the dashboard "STATE" field to see current regime classification. Note the intensity level (Nascent/Established/Dominant) and certainty percentage. Dominant regimes with high certainty (>80%) are most reliable for strategy selection.
Step 2: Assess Regime Certainty
Monitor the "CERTAINTY" metric. High certainty (>60%) indicates clear regime conditions where strategies aligned with that regime should perform well. Low certainty (<40%) suggests transitional conditions where defensive positioning is appropriate.
Step 3: Check Directional Bias
Review the "BIAS" field showing Long Flow, Short Flow, or Neutral. This indicates whether directional conviction favors long or short positioning within the current regime. The numerical value shows conviction strength.
Step 4: Analyze Regime Probability Scores
Examine the four regime probability scores (Directional, Equilibrium, Turbulence, Shock). These show the relative likelihood of each regime. When one score dominates (>60%), regime classification is clear. When scores are balanced, market is transitional.
Step 5: Monitor Conviction Metrics
Check "CONVICTION" showing ADX value and status (Dominant/Emerging/Absent). Dominant conviction (>40) confirms that directional regimes have strong follow-through potential. Absent conviction (<25) suggests equilibrium or chaotic conditions.
Step 6: Evaluate Confluence Matrix
Review the "CONFLUENCE" score (0-5) showing how many confirmation factors align. Maximum confluence (5/5) indicates all factors agree, providing highest-confidence regime classification. Low confluence (1-2/5) suggests conflicting signals requiring caution.
Step 7: Watch for Regime Transitions
Regime transition signals (triangles on price chart) mark shifts between regimes. These are critical moments for strategy adjustment. Transitions from Chaos to Directional often mark the start of new trends. Transitions to Shock regimes warn of elevated risk.
Step 8: Use Divergence Signals
Fractal divergence markers (labeled "DIV") identify price-volatility asymmetries that often precede regime changes. Bullish divergences in Equilibrium regimes may signal upcoming Directional regimes. Bearish divergences in Directional regimes may warn of regime exhaustion.
Best Practices
Use Directional Flow regimes for trend-following strategies with trailing stops
Use Equilibrium regimes for mean-reversion strategies with defined profit targets
Avoid new positions during Chaotic Turbulence regimes or use very tight stops
Reduce position size or hedge during Volatility Shock regimes
Regime transitions with high confluence (4-5/5) offer highest-probability strategy shift opportunities
Dominant intensity regimes (>60% certainty) are most reliable for strategy execution
Nascent intensity regimes (<45% certainty) require defensive positioning until regime establishes
Monitor conviction metrics - Directional regimes without conviction (ADX <25) often fail
Fractal divergences are most reliable when they occur at regime extremes
Use the probability scores to anticipate regime transitions before they're officially classified
Equilibrium regimes with rising Directional scores suggest impending breakouts
Directional regimes with rising Turbulence scores warn of trend exhaustion
Indicator Limitations
Regime classification is probabilistic, not deterministic - no regime guarantees specific outcomes
The indicator identifies current regime but cannot predict regime duration
Regime transitions can be whipsaw-prone during genuinely transitional market conditions
Volume-based components require accurate volume data - some instruments have unreliable volume
The indicator works best on liquid instruments with consistent trading patterns
Newly listed instruments may lack sufficient history for reliable percentile calculations
Extreme market events (flash crashes, circuit breakers) can temporarily distort regime classification
The indicator shows what regime exists, not why - fundamental catalysts can override regime signals
Confluence scoring requires all factors to be relevant - some factors may be less meaningful on certain instruments
Fractal divergence detection requires clear fractal formation - choppy markets may produce false divergences
Regime intensity classifications are relative to recent history, not absolute across all market conditions
Technical Implementation
Built with Pine Script v6 using:
Complete ADX calculation with +DI/-DI components and customizable smoothing
Kaufman Efficiency Ratio using net change vs path length methodology
Choppiness Index with logarithmic normalization
Multi-component composite volatility index with weighted factor contributions
Percentile ranking calculations for ATR, standard deviation, and composite volatility
Fractal pattern recognition using 5-bar pivot detection
Divergence detection comparing price fractals to volatility fractals
Four-dimensional regime scoring system with normalization to probability distribution
Confluence factor calculation combining conviction, flow, clarity, certainty, and efficiency
Dynamic color gradients based on regime confidence and intensity
Comprehensive dashboard with 12 metrics and color-coded status indicators
Alert system for regime transitions, divergences, and conviction surges
The code is fully open-source with extensive comments explaining each calculation and regime classification logic.
Originality Statement
This indicator is original in its multi-dimensional regime classification approach. While individual components (ATR, Efficiency Ratio, Choppiness, ADX) are established concepts, this indicator is justified because:
It synthesizes four independent regime scoring systems into a unified probabilistic classification framework
The composite volatility index combines five distinct measurements with optimized weighting
Regime intensity classification (Nascent/Established/Dominant) provides confidence context beyond simple regime labels
Confluence scoring validates regime classification through multi-factor confirmation
Fractal divergence detection identifies hidden institutional positioning through volatility-price asymmetries
The normalization of regime scores to probability distribution ensures consistent interpretation across instruments
Integration of volume surge detection confirms that regime classifications reflect genuine market activity
The dashboard synthesizes 12 distinct metrics into a unified regime intelligence panel
Regime transition signals with confluence filtering provide high-confidence strategy adjustment points
The system adapts to each instrument's unique characteristics through percentile-based calculations
Each component contributes unique intelligence: ATR measures volatility magnitude, Efficiency measures directional clarity, Choppiness measures range-bound behavior, ADX measures conviction, volume confirms participation, and divergences reveal hidden positioning. The indicator's value lies in combining these complementary perspectives into a cohesive regime classification system that guides strategy selection.
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 and is not suitable for all investors.
Regime classification is probabilistic analysis that identifies current market conditions but does not predict future regime duration or transitions. Regime signals do not guarantee profitable trades. Past regime patterns do not guarantee future regime patterns. Market conditions change, and strategies that worked in historical regimes may not work in future regimes.
The metrics displayed are mathematical calculations based on current market data, not predictions of future price movement. Regime transitions, divergences, and confluence scores do not guarantee profitable trades. Users must conduct their own analysis and risk assessment before making trading decisions.
Always use proper risk management, including stop losses and position sizing appropriate for your account size and risk tolerance. Never risk more than you can afford to lose. Consider consulting with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
The author is not responsible for any losses incurred from using this indicator. Users assume full responsibility for all trading decisions made using this tool.
-Made with passion by officialjackofalltrades Indicator
Elliott Wave Full Fractal System v2.0Elliott Wave Full Fractal System v2.0 – Q.C. FINAL (Guaranteed R/R)
Elliott Wave Full Fractal System is a multi-timeframe wave engine that automatically labels Elliott impulses and ABC corrections, then builds a rule-based, ATR-driven risk/reward framework around the “W3–W4–W5” leg.
“Guaranteed R/R” here means every order is placed with a predefined stop-loss and take-profit that respect a minimum Reward:Risk ratio – it does not mean guaranteed profits.
Core Idea
This strategy turns a full fractal Elliott Wave labelling engine into a systematic trading model.
It scans fractal pivots on three wave degrees (Primary, Intermediate, Minor) to detect 5-wave impulses and ABC corrections.
A separate “Trading Degree” pivot stream, filtered by a 200-EMA trend filter and ATR-based dynamic pivots, is then used to find W4 pullback entries with a minimum, user-defined Reward:Risk ratio.
Default Properties & Risk Assumptions
The backtest uses realistic but conservative defaults:
// Default properties used for backtesting
strategy(
"Elliott Wave Full Fractal System - Q.C. FINAL (Guaranteed R/R)",
overlay = true,
initial_capital = 10000, // realistic account size
default_qty_type = strategy.percent_of_equity,
default_qty_value = 1, // 1% risk per trade
commission_type = strategy.commission.cash_per_contract,
commission_value = 0.005, // example stock commission
slippage = 0 // see notes below
)
Account size: 10,000 (can be changed to match your own account).
Position sizing: 1% of equity per trade to keep risk per idea sustainable and aligned with PulseWire’s recommendations.
Commission: 0.005 cash per contract/share as a realistic example for stock trading.
Slippage: set to 0 in code for clarity of “pure logic” backtesting. Real-life trading will experience slippage, so users should adjust this according to their market and broker.
Always re-run the backtest after changing any of these values, and avoid using high risk fractions (5–10%+) as that is rarely sustainable.
1. Full Fractal Wave Engine
The script builds and maintains four pivot streams using ATR-adaptive fractals:
Primary Degree (Macro Trend):
Captures the large swings that define the major trend. Labels ①–⑤ and ⒶⒷⒸ using blue “Circle” labels and thicker lines.
Intermediate Degree (Trading Degree):
Captures the medium swings (swing-trading horizon). Uses teal labels ( (1)…(5), (A)(B)(C) ).
Minor Degree (Micro Structure):
Tracks short-term swings inside the larger waves. Uses red roman numerals (i…v, a b c).
ABC Corrections (Optional):
When enabled, the engine tries to detect standard A–B–C corrective structures that follow a completed 5-wave impulse and plots them with dashed lines.
Each degree uses a dynamic pivot lookback that expands when ATR is above its EMA, so the system naturally requires “stronger” pivots in volatile environments and reacts faster in quiet conditions.
2. Theory Rules & Strict Mode
Normal Mode: More permissive detection. Designed to show more wave structures for educational / exploratory use.
Strict Mode: Enforces key Elliott constraints:
Wave 3 not shorter than waves 1 and 5.
No invalid W4 overlap with W1 (for standard impulses).
ABC Logic: After a confirmed bullish impulse, the script expects a down-up-down corrective pattern (A,B,C). After a bearish impulse, it looks for up-down-up.
3. Trend Filter & Pivots
EMA Trend Filter: A configurable EMA (default 200) is used as a non-wave trend filter.
Price above EMA → Only long setups are considered.
Price below EMA → Only short setups are considered.
ATR-Adaptive Pivots: The pivot engine scales its left/right bars based on current ATR vs ATR EMA, making waves and trading pivots more robust in volatile regimes.
4. Dynamic Risk Management (Guaranteed R/R Engine)
The trading engine is designed around risk, not just pattern recognition:
ATR-Based Stop:
Stop-loss is placed at:
Entry ± ATR × Multiplier (user-configurable, default 2.0).
This anchors risk to current volatility.
Minimum Reward:Risk Ratio:
For each setup, the script:
Computes the distance from entry to stop (risk).
Projects a take-profit target at risk × min_rr_ratio away from entry.
Only accepts the setup if risk is positive and the required R:R ratio is achievable.
Result: Every order is created with both TP and SL at a predefined distance, so each trade starts with a known, minimum Reward:Risk profile by design.
“Guaranteed R/R” refers exclusively to this order placement logic (TP/SL geometry), not to win-rate or profitability.
5. Trading Logic – W3–W4–W5 Pattern
The Trading pivot stream (separate from visual wave degrees) looks for a simple but powerful pattern:
Bullish structure:
Sequence of pivots forms a higher-high / higher-low pattern.
Price is above the EMA trend filter.
A strong “W3” leg is confirmed with structure rules (optionally stricter in Strict mode).
Entry (Long – W4 Pullback):
The “height” of W3 is measured.
Entry is placed at a configurable Fibonacci pullback (default 50%) inside that leg.
ATR-based stop is placed below entry.
Take-profit is projected to satisfy min Reward:Risk.
Bearish structure:
Mirrored logic (lower highs/lows, price below EMA, W3 down, W4 retrace up, W5 continuation down).
Once a valid setup is found, the script draws a colored box around the entry zone and a label describing the type of signal (“LONG SETUP” or “SHORT SETUP”) with the suggested limit price.
6. Orders & Execution
Entry Orders: The strategy uses limit orders at the computed W4 level (“Sniper Long” or “Sniper Short”).
Exits: A single strategy.exit() is attached to each entry with:
Take-profit at the projected minimum R:R target.
Stop-loss at ATR-based level.
One Trade at a Time: New setups are only used when there is no open position (strategy.opentrades == 0) to keep the logic clear and risk contained.
7. Visual Guide on the Chart
Wave Labels:
Primary: ①,②,③,④,⑤, ⒶⒷⒸ
Intermediate: (1)…(5), (A)(B)(C)
Minor: i…v, a b c
Trend EMA: Single blue EMA showing the dominant trend.
Setup Boxes:
Green transparent box → long entry zone.
Red transparent box → short entry zone.
Labels: “LONG SETUP / SHORT SETUP” labels mark the proposed limit entry with price.
8. How to Use This Strategy
Attach the strategy to your chart
Choose your market (stocks, indices, FX, crypto, futures, etc.) and timeframe (for example 1h, 4h, or Daily). Then add the strategy to the chart from your Scripts list.
Start with the default settings
Leave all inputs on their defaults first. This lets you see the “intended” behaviour and the exact properties used for the published backtest (account size, 1% risk, commission, etc.).
Study the wave map
Zoom in and out and look at the three wave degrees:
Blue circles → Primary degree (big picture trend).
Teal (1)…(5) → Intermediate degree (swing structure).
Red i…v → Minor degree (micro waves).
Use this to understand how the engine is interpreting the Elliott structure on your symbol.
Watch for valid setups
Look for the coloured boxes and labels:
Green box + “LONG SETUP” label → potential W4 pullback long in an uptrend.
Red box + “SHORT SETUP” label → potential W4 pullback short in a downtrend.
Only trades in the direction of the EMA trend filter are allowed by the strategy.
Check the Reward:Risk of each idea
For each setup, inspect:
Limit entry price.
ATR-based stop level.
Projected take-profit level.
Make sure the minimum Reward:Risk ratio matches your own rules before you consider trading it.
Backtest and evaluate
Open the Strategy Tester:
Verify you have a decent sample size (ideally 100+ trades).
Check drawdowns, average trade, win-rate and R:R distribution.
Change markets and timeframes to see where the logic behaves best.
Adapt to your own risk profile
If you plan to use it live:
Set Initial Capital to your real account size.
Adjust default_qty_value to a risk level you are comfortable with (often 0.5–2% per trade).
Set commission and slippage to realistic broker values.
Re-run the backtest after every major change.
Use as a framework, not a signal machine
Treat this as a structured Elliott/R:R framework:
Filter signals by higher-timeframe trend, major S/R, volume, or fundamentals.
Optionally hide some wave degrees or ABC labels if you want a cleaner chart.
Combine the system’s structure with your own trade management and discretion.
Best Practices & Limitations
This is an approximate Elliott Wave engine based on fractal pivots. It does not replace a full discretionary Elliott analysis.
All wave counts are algorithmic and can differ from a manual analyst’s interpretation.
Like any backtest, results depend heavily on:
Symbol and timeframe.
Sample size (more trades are better).
Realistic commission/slippage settings.
The 0-slippage default is chosen only to show the “raw logic”. In real markets, slippage can significantly impact performance.
No strategy wins all the time. Losing streaks and drawdowns will still occur even with a strict R:R framework.
Disclaimer
This script is for educational and research purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Past performance, whether real or simulated, is not indicative of future results. Always test on multiple symbols/timeframes, use conservative risk, and consult your financial advisor before trading live capital.
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Ichimoku PourSamadi Signal [TradingFinder] KijunSen Magic Number🔵 Introduction
The Ichimoku Kinko Hyo system is one of the most comprehensive market analysis tools ever created. Developed by Goichi Hosoda, a Japanese journalist in the 1930s, its purpose was to allow traders to recognize the balance between price, time, and momentum at a single glance. (In Japanese, Ichimoku literally means “one look.”)
At the core of the system lie five key components: Tenkan-sen (Conversion Line), Kijun-sen (Baseline), Chikou Span (Lagging Line), and the two leading spans, Senkou Span A and Senkou Span B, which together form the well-known Kumo or cloud representing both temporal structure and equilibrium zones in the market.
Although Ichimoku is commonly used to identify trends and support/resistance levels, a deeper layer of time philosophy exists within it. Ichimoku was not designed solely for price analysis but equally for time analysis.
In the classical model, the numerical cycles 9, 26, 52 reflect the natural rhythm of the market originally based on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s trading schedule in the 1930s.
These values repeat across the system’s calculations, forming the foundation of Ichimoku’s time symmetry where price and time ultimately seek equilibrium.
In recent years, modern analysts have explored new approaches to extract time-based turning points from Ichimoku’s structure. One such approach is the analysis of flat segments on the Kijun-sen and Senkou B lines.
Whenever one of these lines remains flat for a period, it signals temporary balance between buyers and sellers; when the flat breaks, the market exits equilibrium and a new cycle begins.
This indicator is built precisely upon that philosophy. Following the timing methodology introduced by M.A. Poursamadi, the focus shifts away from price signals and line crossovers toward identifying flat periods on Kijun-sen (period 52) as time anchors.
From the first candle that changes the line’s slope, the tool begins a temporal count using a fixed sequence of key numbers: 5, 9, 13, 17, 26, 35, 43, 52, 63, 72, 81, 90.
Derived from both classical Ichimoku cycles and empirical testing, these numbers mark potential timing nodes where a market wave may end, a correction may begin, or a new leg may form.
Thus, this method serves not merely as another Ichimoku tool but as a temporal metronome for market structure a way to visualize moments when the market is ready to change rhythm, often before candles reveal it.
🔵 How to Use
The Kijun Timing BoX is built entirely on Ichimoku’s concept of time analysis.
Its core idea is that within every flat segment of the Kijun-sen, the market enters a temporary balance between opposing forces.
When that flat breaks, a new time cycle begins. From that first breakout candle, the indicator starts counting forward through the predefined time sequence(5, 9, 13, 17, 26, 35, 43, 52, 63, 72, 81, 90).
This counting framework creates a temporal map of market behavior, where each number represents an area where meaningful price fluctuations often occur.
A “meaningful fluctuation” does not necessarily imply reversal or continuation; rather, it marks a moment when the market’s internal energy balance shifts, typically visible as noticeable reactions on lower timeframes.
🟣 Identifying the Anchor Point
The first step is recognizing a valid flat zone on the Kijun-sen.
When this line remains flat for several candles and then changes slope, the indicator marks that bar as the Anchor, initiating the time count.
From that point onward, vertical gray lines appear at each interval in the key-number sequence, visualizing the time nodes ahead.
🟣 Reading the Timing Lines
Each numbered line represents a timing node a temporal point where a change in price rhythm is statistically more likely to occur.
At these nodes, the market may :
Enter a consolidation or minor correction phase.
Develop range-bound movement.
Or simply alter the speed and intensity of its move.
These behaviors do not imply a specific direction; they only highlight zones where time-based activity tends to cluster, giving traders a clearer view of cyclical rhythm.
🟣 Applying Time Analysis
The indicator’s primary use is to observe temporal order, not to predict price direction.
By tracking the distance between Anchors and the reactions that appear near major timing lines, traders can empirically identify each market’s characteristic rhythm—its own time DNA.
For example, one asset may consistently show significant fluctuations around the 13- and 26-bar marks,while another might react closer to 9 or 52. Recognizing such patterns helps traders understand how long typical cycles last before new phases of volatility emerge.
🟣 Combining with Other Tools
The indicator does not generate buy/sell signals on its own.
Its best use is in combination with price- or structure-based methods, to see whether meaningful price reactions occur around the same timing nodes.
In practice, it helps distinguish structured time-based fluctuations from random, noise-driven moves an insight often overlooked in conventional market analysis.
🔵 Settings
🟣 Logical Settings
KijunSen Period : Defines the baseline period used for timing analysis. Default = 52. It is the main line for detecting flats and generating time anchors.
Flat Event Filter : Controls how flat segments are validated before triggering a new timing event.
All : Every flat triggers a new Timing Box.
Automatic : Only flats longer than the historical average are used (recommended).
Custom : User manually defines the minimum flat length via Custom Count.
Update Timing Analysis BoX Per Event : If enabled, a new Timing Box is drawn each time a new flat event occurs. If disabled, the box completes its 90-bar window before refreshing.
🟣 Ichimoku Settings
TenkanSen Period : Defines the period for the Conversion Line (Tenkan-sen). Default = 9.
KijunSen Period : Sets the standard Ichimoku baseline (not the timing line). Default = 26.
Span B Period : Defines the period for Senkou Span B, the slower cloud boundary. Default = 52.
Shift Lines : Offsets cloud projection into the future. Default = 26.
🟣 Display Settings
Users can show or hide all Ichimoku lines Tenkan-sen, Kijun-sen, Chikou Span, Span A, and Span B as well as the Ichimoku Cloud.
They can also customize the color of each element to match personal chart preferences and improve visibility.
🔵 Conclusion
This analytical approach transforms Ichimoku’s time philosophy into a visual and measurable framework. A flat Kijun-sen represents a moment of market equilibrium; when its slope shifts, a new temporal cycle begins.
The purpose is not to forecast price direction but to highlight periods when meaningful fluctuations are more likely to develop.
Through this perspective, traders can observe the hidden rhythm of market time and expand their analysis beyond price into a broader time-cycle dimension.
Ultimately, the method revives Ichimoku’s original principle: the market can only be truly understood through the simultaneous harmony of price, time, and balance. Indicator
Elliott Wave [BigBeluga]🔵 OVERVIEW
Elliott Wave automatically finds and draws an Elliott-style 5-wave impulse and a dashed projection for a potential -(a)→(b)→(c) correction. It detects six sequential reversal points from rolling highs/lows — 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, (a) — validates their relative placement, and then renders the wave with labels and horizontal reference lines. If price invalidates the structure by closing back through the Wave-5 level inside a 100-bar window, the pattern is cleared (optionally kept as “broken”) while key dotted levels remain for context.
🔵 CONCEPTS
Reversal harvesting from extremes : The script scans highest/lowest values over a user-set Length and stores swing points with their bar indices.
Six-point validation : A pattern requires six pivots (1…5 and (a)). Their vertical/temporal order must satisfy Elliott-style constraints before drawing.
Impulse + projection : After confirming 1→5, the tool plots a curved polyline through the pivots and a dashed forward path from (a) toward (b) (midpoint of 5 and (a)) and back to (c).
Risk line (invalidator) : The Wave-5 price is tracked; a close back through it within 100 bars marks the structure as broken.
Minimal persistence : When broken, the wave drawing is removed to avoid noise, while dotted horizontals for waves 5 and 4 remain as reference.
🔵 FEATURES
Automatic pivot collection from rolling highs/lows (user-controlled Length ).
Wave labeling : Points 1–5 are printed; the last collected swing is marked b
. Projected i
& i
are shown with a dashed polyline.
Breaker line & cleanup : If price closes above Wave-5 (opposite for bears) within 100 bars, the pattern is removed; only dotted levels of 5 and 4 stay.
Styling controls :
Length (pivot sensitivity)
Text Size for labels (tiny/small/normal/large)
Wave color input
Show Broken toggle to keep invalidated patterns visible
Lightweight memory : Keeps a compact buffer of recent pivots/draws to stay responsive.
🔵 HOW TO USE
Set sensitivity : Increase Length on noisy charts for cleaner pivots; decrease to catch earlier/shorter structures.
Wait for confirmation : Once 1→5 is printed and (a) appears, use the Wave-5 line as your invalidation. A close back through it within ~100 bars removes the active wave (unless Show Broken is on).
Plan with the dashed path : The (a)→(b)→(c) projection offers a scenario for potential corrective movement and risk placement.
Work MTF : Identify cleaner waves on higher TFs; refine execution on lower TFs near the breaker or during the move toward (b).
Seek confluence : Align with structure (S/R), volume/Delta, or your trend filter to avoid counter-context trades.
🔵 CONCLUSION
Elliott Wave systematizes discretionary wave analysis: it detects and labels the 5-wave impulse, projects a plausible (a)-(b)-(c) path, and self-cleans on invalidation. With clear labels, dotted reference levels, and a practical breaker rule, it gives traders an objective framework for scenario planning, invalidation, and timing. Indicator
Ichimoku Theories [LuxAlgo]The Ichimoku Theories indicator is the most complete Ichimoku tool you will ever need. Four tools combined into one to harness all the power of Ichimoku Kinkō Hyō.
This tool features the following concepts based on the work of Goichi Hosoda:
Ichimoku Kinkō Hyō: Original Ichimoku indicator with its five main lines and kumo.
Time Theory: automatic time cycle identification and forecasting to understand market timing.
Wave Theory: automatic wave identification to understand market structure.
Price Theory: automatic identification of developing N waves and possible price targets to understand future price behavior.
🔶 ICHIMOKU KINKŌ HYŌ
Ichimoku with lines only, Kumo only and both together
Let us start with the basics: the Ichimoku original indicator is a tool to understand the market, not to predict it, it is a trend-following tool, so it is best used in trending markets.
Ichimoku tells us what is happening in the market and what may happen next, the aim of the tool is to provide market understanding, not trading signals.
The tool is based on calculating the mid-point between the high and low of three pre-defined ranges as the equilibrium price for short (9 periods), medium (26 periods), and long (52 periods) time horizons:
Tenkan sen: middle point of the range of the last 9 candles
Kinjun sen: middle point of the range of the last 26 candles
Senkou span A: middle point between Tankan Sen and Kijun Sen, plotted 26 candles into the future
Senkou span B: midpoint of the range of the last 52 candles, plotted 26 candles into the future
Chikou span: closing price plotted 26 candles into the past
Kumo: area between Senkou pans A and B (kumo means cloud in Japanese)
The most basic use of the tool is to use the Kumo as an area of possible support or resistance.
🔶 TIME THEORY
Current cycles and forecast
Time theory is a critical concept used to identify historical and current market cycles, and use these to forecast the next ones. This concept is based on the Kihon Suchi (translating to "Basic Numbers" in Japanese), these are 9 and 26, and from their combinations we obtain the following sequence:
9, 17, 26, 33, 42, 51, 65, 76, 129, 172, 200, 257
The main idea is that the market moves in cycles with periods set by the Kihon Suchi sequence.
When the cycle has the same exact periods, we obtain the Taito Suchi (translating to "Same Number" in Japanese).
This tool allows traders to identify historical and current market cycles and forecast the next one.
🔹 Time Cycle Identification
Presentation of 4 different modes: SWINGS, HIGHS, KINJUN, and WAVES .
The tool draws a horizontal line at the bottom of the chart showing the cycles detected and their size.
The following settings are used:
Time Cycle Mode: up to 7 different modes
Wave Cycle: Which wave to use when WAVE mode is selected, only active waves in the Wave Theory settings will be used.
Show Time Cycles: keep a cleaner chart by disabling cycles visualisation
Show last X time cycles: how many cycles to display
🔹 Time Cycle Forecast
Showcasing the two forecasting patterns: Kihon Suchi and Taito Suchi
The tool plots horizontal lines, a solid anchor line, and several dotted forecast lines.
The following settings are used:
Show time cycle forecast: to keep things clean
Forecast Pattern: comes in two flavors
Kihon Suchi plots a line from the anchor at each number in the Kihon Suchi sequence.
Taito Suchi plot lines from the anchor with the same size detected in the anchored cycle
Anchor forecast on last X time cycle: traders can place the anchor in any detected cycle
🔶 WAVE THEORY
All waves activated with overlapping
The main idea behind this theory is that markets move like waves in the sea, back and forth (making swing lows and highs). Understanding the current market structure is key to having realistic expectations of what the market may do next. The waves are divided into Simple and Complex.
The following settings are used:
Basic Waves: allows traders to activate waves I, V and N
Complex Waves: allows traders to activate waves P, Y and W
Overlapping waves: to avoid missing out on any of the waves activated
Show last X waves: how many waves will be displayed
🔹 Basic Waves
The three basic waves
The basic waves from which all waves are made are I, V, and N
I wave: one leg moves
V wave: two legs move, one against the other
N wave: Three legs move, push, pull back, and another push
🔹 Complex Waves
Three complex waves
There are other waves like
P wave: contracting market
Y wave: expanding market
W wave: double top or double bottom
🔶 PRICE THEORY
All targets for the current N wave with their calculations
This theory is based on identifying developing N waves and predicting potential price targets based on that developing wave.
The tool displays 4 basic targets (V, E, N, and NT) and 3 extended targets (2E and 3E) according to the calculations shown in the chart above. Traders can enable or disable each target in the settings panel.
🔶 USING EVERYTHING TOGETHER
Please DON'T do this. This is not how you use it
Now the real example:
Daily chart of Nasdaq 100 futures (NQ1!) with our Ichimoku analysis
Time, waves, and price theories go together as one:
First, we identify the current time cycles and wave structure.
Then we forecast the next cycle and possible key price levels.
We identify a Taito Suchi with both legs of exactly 41 candles on each I wave, both together forming a V wave, the last two I waves are part of a developing N wave, and the time cycle of the first one is 191 candles. We forecast this cycle into the future and get 22nd April as a key date, so in 6 trading days (as of this writing) the market would have completed another Taito Suchi pattern if a new wave and time cycle starts. As we have a developing N wave we can see the potential price targets, the price is actually between the NT and V targets. We have a bullish Kumo and the price is touching it, if this Kumo provides enough support for the price to go further, the market could reach N or E targets.
So we have identified the cycle and wave, our expectations are that the current cycle is another Taito Suchi and the current wave is an N wave, the first I wave went for 191 candles, and we expect the second and third I waves together to amount to 191 candles, so in theory the N wave would complete in the next 6 trading days making a swing high. If this is indeed the case, the price could reach the V target (it is almost there) or even the N target if the bulls have the necessary strength.
We do not predict the future, we can only aim to understand the current market conditions and have future expectations of when (time), how (wave), and where (price) the market will make the next turning point where one side of the market overcomes the other (bulls vs bears).
To generate this chart, we change the following settings from the default ones:
Swing length: 64
Show lines: disabled
Forecast pattern: TAITO SUCHI
Anchor forecast: 2
Show last time cycles: 5
I WAVE: enabled
N WAVE: disabled
Show last waves: 5
🔶 SETTINGS
Show Swing Highs & Lows: Enable/Disable points on swing highs and swing lows.
Swing Length: Number of candles to confirm a swing high or swing low. A higher number detects larger swings.
🔹 Ichimoku Kinkō Hyō
Show Lines: Enable/Disable the 5 Ichimoku lines: Kijun sen, Tenkan sen, Senkou span A & B and Chikou Span.
Show Kumo: Enable/Disable the Kumo (cloud). The Kumo is formed by 2 lines: Senkou Span A and Senkou Span B.
Tenkan Sen Length: Number of candles for Tenkan Sen calculation.
Kinjun Sen Length: Number of candles for the Kijun Sen calculation.
Senkou Span B Length: Number of candles for Senkou Span B calculation.
Chikou & Senkou Offset: Number of candles for Chikou and Senkou Span calculation. Chikou Span is plotted in the past, and Senkou Span A & B in the future.
🔹 Time Theory
Show Time Cycle Forecast: Enable/Disable time cycle forecast vertical lines. Disable for better performance.
Forecast Pattern: Choose between two patterns: Kihon Suchi (basic numbers) or Taito Suchi (equal numbers).
Anchor forecast on last X time cycle: Number of time cycles in the past to anchor the time cycle forecast. The larger the number, the deeper in the past the anchor will be.
Time Cycle Mode: Choose from 7 time cycle detection modes: Tenkan Sen cross, Kijun Sen cross, Kumo change between bullish & bearish, swing highs only, swing lows only, both swing highs & lows and wave detection.
Wave Cycle: Choose which type of wave to detect from 6 different wave types when the time cycle mode is set to WAVES.
Show Time Cycles: Enable/Disable time cycle horizontal lines. Disable for better performance.
how last X time cycles: Maximum number of time cycles to display.
🔹 Wave Theory
Basic Waves: Enable/Disable the display of basic waves, all at once or one at a time. Disable for better performance.
Complex Waves: Enable/Disable complex wave display, all at once or one by one. Disable for better performance.
Overlapping Waves: Enable/Disable the display of waves ending on the same swing point.
Show last X waves: 'Maximum number of waves to display.
🔹 Price Theory
Basic Targets: Enable/Disable horizontal price target lines. Disable for better performance.
Extended Targets: Enable/Disable extended price target horizontal lines. Disable for better performance.
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Elliott Wave with Supertrend Exit - Strategy [presentTrading]## Introduction and How it is Different
The Elliott Wave with Supertrend Exit provides automated detection and validation of Elliott Wave patterns for algorithmic trading. It is designed to objectively identify high-probability wave formations and signal entries based on confirmed impulsive and corrective patterns.
* The Elliott part is mostly referenced from Elliott Wave by @LuxAlgo
Key advantages compared to discretionary Elliott Wave analysis:
- Wave Labeling and Counting: The strategy programmatically identifies swing pivot highs/lows with the Zigzag indicator and analyzes the waves between them. It labels the potential impulsive and corrective patterns as they form. This removes the subjectivity of manual wave counting.
- Pattern Validation: A rules-based engine confirms valid impulsive and corrective patterns by checking relative size relationships and fib ratios. Only confirmed wave counts are plotted and traded.
- Objective Entry Signals: Trades are entered systematically on the start of new impulsive waves in the direction of the trend. Pattern failures invalidate setups and stop out positions.
- Automated Trade Management: The strategy defines specific rules for profit targets at fib extensions, trailing stops at swing points, and exits on Supertrend reversals. This automates the entire trade lifecycle.
- Adaptability: The waveform recognition engine can be tuned by adjusting parameters like Zigzag depth and Supertrend settings. It adapts to evolving market conditions.
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In summary, the strategy brings automation, objectivity and adaptability to Elliott Wave trading - removing subjective interpretation errors and emotional trading biases. It implements a rules-based, algorithmic approach for systematically trading Elliott Wave patterns across markets and timeframes.
## Trading Logic and Rules
The strategy follows specific trading rules based on the detected and validated Elliott Wave patterns.
Entry Rules
- Long entry when a new impulsive bullish (5-wave) pattern forms
- Short entry when a new impulsive bearish (5-wave) pattern forms
The key is entering on the start of a new potential trend wave rather than chasing.
Exit Rules
- Invalidation of wave pattern stops out the trade
- Close long trades on Supertrend downturn
- Close short trades on Supertrend upturn
- Use a stop loss of 10% of entry price (configurable)
Trade Management
- Scale out partial profits at Fibonacci levels
- Move stop to breakeven when price reaches 1.618 extension
- Trail stops below key swing points
- Target exits at next Fibonacci projection level
Risk Management
- Use stop losses on all trades
- Trade only highest probability setups
- Size positions according to chart timeframe
- Avoid overtrading when no clear patterns emerge
## Strategy - How it Works
The core logic follows these steps:
1. Find swing highs/lows with Zigzag indicator
2. Analyze pivot points to detect impulsive 5-wave patterns:
- Waves 1, 3, and 5 should not overlap
- Waves 3 and 5 must be longer than wave 1
- Confirm relative size relationships between waves
3. Validate corrective 3-wave patterns:
- Look for overlapping, choppy waves that retrace the prior impulsive wave
4. Plot validated waves and Fibonacci retracement levels
5. Signal entries when a new impulsive wave pattern forms
6. Manage exits based on pattern failures and Supertrend reversals
Impulsive Wave Validation
The strategy checks relative size relationships to confirm valid impulsive waves.
For uptrends, it ensures:
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- Wave 5 is longer than wave 2
- Waves do not overlap
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Corrective Wave Validation
The strategy identifies overlapping corrective patterns that retrace the prior impulsive wave within Fibonacci levels.
Pattern Failure Invalidation
If waves fail validation tests, the strategy invalidates the pattern and stops signaling trades.
## Trade Direction
The strategy detects impulsive and corrective patterns in both uptrends and downtrends. Entries are signaled in the direction of the validated wave pattern.
## Usage
- Use on charts showing clear Elliott Wave patterns
- Start with daily or weekly timeframes to gauge overall trend
- Optimize Zigzag and Supertrend settings as needed
- Consider combining with other indicators for confirmation
## Default Settings
- Zigzag Length: 4 bars
- Supertrend Length: 10 bars
- Supertrend Multiplier: 3
- Stop Loss: 10% of entry price
- Trading Direction: Both Strategy
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Musashi_Katana=== Musashi-Katana ===
This tool was designed to fit my particular trading style and personal theories about the "Alchemy of the markets" and ''Harmonic Structure'.
Context
When following a Technical approach to to surf the markets, there are teachings that must be understood before reaching a confort-zone, this usually happen the possible worst way by constant experimentation, it hurts.
Here few technical hints:
- Align High timeframes with lower timeframes:
This simple concept relax a lot complexity of finding of a trend bias. Musashi-Katana allows you to use technical indicator corresponding to specific timeframes, like daily weekly or yearly. They wont change when you change the chart's timeframe, its very useful as you know where you're standing in the long term, Its quite relaxing.
- Use volume:
The constant usage of volume will allow you to sync with the market's breathing. This shows you the mass of money flowing into and out of the market, is key if you want to understand momentum. This tool can help here, as it have multi-period vwaps. You can use yearly, monthly for swing trading, and even weekly if you enjoy scalping.
Useful stuff:
- You have access to baselines, AMA and Kijun-sen with the possibility of adding ATR bands.
- AMAs come as two lines strategies for different approaches, fast medium or slow.
- You can experiment with normal and multi timeframe moving averages and other trend tools.
Final Note
If used correctly Musashi-Katana is a very powerful tool, which makes no sense as there is no correct usage. Don't add everything at the same time, experiment, combine stuff, every market is different.
Backtest every possible strategy before using it, see what works and doesn't. This gives you a lot of peace, specially while you're at the tip of the spear surfing the markets
--> I personally use this in combination with 'Musashi_Slasher (Mometum+Volatility)', as it gives me volatility and momentum in a very precise way. Indicator
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