OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
Open Interest Screener
Open Interest Screener
Traders often wonder: how do you enter a trend before it takes off — not at the very peak? Most classic technical indicators lag behind price. So what could you add to your system to catch a move earlier?
🔍 Enter the Open Interest Screener!
I've personally relied on this metric for years while trading crypto. It helps detect abnormal spikes in open interest — sudden increases in the number of outstanding derivative contracts — which often signal that something big is about to happen. These moments can mark the very start of a major trend.
🧠 How to use it:
Go long if price is rising and there's a spike in open interest on the way up.
Go short if price is falling and open interest rises during the decline.
Exit positions when open interest sharply drops — this may indicate the move is losing momentum.
⚙️ Settings & Customization:
Bars to look back — defines how far back the script looks to detect % changes in open interest.
OI % Change Threshold — adjust this to control sensitivity; higher = fewer, stronger signals.
Exchange source toggles — choose between BitMEX (USD/USDT) and Kraken data feeds.
Show Spike Zones — enable or disable visual highlights for detected spikes.
📌 Tips:
Configure the indicator for your preferred cryptocurrency pair and timeframe.
Visually validate that the OI spikes look meaningful and are not cluttering the chart.
Optimal settings vary by asset — take time to test and tune them for each coin.
With this tool, you're no longer guessing where the trend might begin — you're tracking the intent of market participants as it unfolds. Use it as part of a broader system and stay ahead of the herd.
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.