OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
Wick Ratio Indicator
Script Description: Wick Ratio Indicator
This Pine Script indicator identifies candlesticks with dominant upper or lower wicks and visually marks them on the chart. It helps traders spot potential price rejection signals, often used to anticipate trend reversals or breakout opportunities. Key Features
Wick Length Calculation
Upper Wick: high - max(open, close)
(Measures distance from the highest price to the candle body's top)
Lower Wick: min(open, close) - low
(Measures distance from the candle body's bottom to the lowest price)
Comparison Logic
Green Triangle (▲): Plotted above the candle when the upper wick is longer (bearish rejection signal).
Red Triangle (▼): Plotted below the candle when the lower wick is longer (bullish rejection signal).
Visual Simplicity
Non-intrusive design that overlays directly on price action.
Customizable colors and sizes (modifiable in settings).
This Pine Script indicator identifies candlesticks with dominant upper or lower wicks and visually marks them on the chart. It helps traders spot potential price rejection signals, often used to anticipate trend reversals or breakout opportunities. Key Features
Wick Length Calculation
Upper Wick: high - max(open, close)
(Measures distance from the highest price to the candle body's top)
Lower Wick: min(open, close) - low
(Measures distance from the candle body's bottom to the lowest price)
Comparison Logic
Green Triangle (▲): Plotted above the candle when the upper wick is longer (bearish rejection signal).
Red Triangle (▼): Plotted below the candle when the lower wick is longer (bullish rejection signal).
Visual Simplicity
Non-intrusive design that overlays directly on price action.
Customizable colors and sizes (modifiable in settings).
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.