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Updated First Candle
🕯️ First Candle Indicator (First 5-Minute Candle High/Low)
The First Candle indicator automatically marks the high and low of the first 5-minute candle of the U.S. trading session . These levels can act as key intraday support and resistance zones, often used in breakout, scalping, or opening-range trading strategies.
📌 Key Features:
Automatic detection of the first candle of the U.S. session based on the selected timeframe (default is 5 minutes).
Horizontal lines are plotted at the high and low of that candle, with fully customizable colors and thickness.
Labels show the exact level and timeframe used for the high and low.
Resets daily, removing previous session data at the start of a new session.
Displays a visual marker (blue triangle) when the first candle is detected.
Allows users to select different timeframes for defining the "first candle" (e.g., 1, 5, 15 minutes).
⚙️ Customizable Inputs:
Show First Candle Lines: toggle the display of high/low lines.
Timeframe for Marking: choose the timeframe to detect the first candle (e.g., 5 minutes).
High Line Color / Low Line Color: set the color of each level line.
Line Thickness: adjust the width of the lines (1 to 5 pixels).
🧠 Strategic Applications:
Identify breakout zones right after the market opens.
Define opening range for pullback or continuation setups.
Set clear reference levels for intraday trading decisions.
The First Candle indicator automatically marks the high and low of the first 5-minute candle of the U.S. trading session . These levels can act as key intraday support and resistance zones, often used in breakout, scalping, or opening-range trading strategies.
📌 Key Features:
Automatic detection of the first candle of the U.S. session based on the selected timeframe (default is 5 minutes).
Horizontal lines are plotted at the high and low of that candle, with fully customizable colors and thickness.
Labels show the exact level and timeframe used for the high and low.
Resets daily, removing previous session data at the start of a new session.
Displays a visual marker (blue triangle) when the first candle is detected.
Allows users to select different timeframes for defining the "first candle" (e.g., 1, 5, 15 minutes).
⚙️ Customizable Inputs:
Show First Candle Lines: toggle the display of high/low lines.
Timeframe for Marking: choose the timeframe to detect the first candle (e.g., 5 minutes).
High Line Color / Low Line Color: set the color of each level line.
Line Thickness: adjust the width of the lines (1 to 5 pixels).
🧠 Strategic Applications:
Identify breakout zones right after the market opens.
Define opening range for pullback or continuation setups.
Set clear reference levels for intraday trading decisions.
Release Notes
Fix bug time.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.