Liquidity Channels [TFO]This indicator was built to visually demonstrate the significance of major, untouched pivots. With traders commonly placing orders at or near significant pivots, these areas are commonly referred to as Resting Liquidity. If we attribute some factor of growth over time, we can quickly visualize that certain pivots originated much further away than others, if their channels appear larger.
A pivot in this case is validated by the Liquidity Strength parameter. If set to 50 for example, then a pivot high is validated if its high is greater than the high of the 50 bars to the left and right of itself. This also implies a delay in finding pivots, as the drawings won't actually appear until validation, which would occur 50 bars after the original high has formed in this case. This is typical of indicators using swing highs and lows, as one must wait some period of time to validate the pivots in question.
The Channel Growth parameter dictates how much the Liquidity Channels will expand over time. The following chart is an example, where the left-hand side is using a Channel Growth of 1, and the right-hand side is using a Channel Growth of 10.
When price reaches these levels, they become invalidated and will stop extending to the right. The other condition for invalidation is the Delete After (Bars) parameter which, when enabled, declares that untouched levels will be deleted if the distance from their origin exceeds this many bars.
This indicator also offers an option to Hide Expanding Channels for those who just want the actual levels on their chart, without the extra visuals, which would look something like the below chart.
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Liquidity Candles with Prev Day High/Low and Midnight OpenAlright, let's talk about how to use this fancy indicator. But first, let me warn you, using indicators is like driving a car, you can't just press the gas pedal and hope for the best. You need to know what you're doing, or else you'll crash and burn faster than a soufflé in a microwave.
Now, let's get started. The first thing you need to do is understand what this indicator is telling you. Think of it like a signalman at a train station. He's waving flags and giving hand signals to tell you whether it's safe to proceed or if you need to stop and wait. This indicator works the same way.
It's going to give you signals based on price movements, telling you whether it's safe to buy or sell. But don't get too excited, my friend. You still need to use your brain and make smart decisions. Don't just blindly follow the signals, or else you'll end up like a sheep being led to the slaughter.
Now, let's talk about some of ICT's smart money trading concepts. First up, we have "liquidity grabs". This is when the big boys in the market create false breakouts to shake out the weak hands. They're like school bullies stealing lunch money from the little kids. But you can avoid being a victim by watching for signs of a liquidity grab, and using your brain to decide whether it's a real breakout or just a trap.
Next up, we have "stop runs". This is when the big players purposely trigger stop-loss orders to get a better entry or exit. It's like a game of chicken, but with your money on the line. To avoid being run over, keep an eye on your stop-loss orders, and don't be too predictable in your trading.
Finally, we have "market structure". This is like the blueprint of the market, showing you where the support and resistance levels are. It's like a treasure map to finding the best trades. But don't forget that market structure can change over time, so keep updating your map and stay ahead of the game.
So there you have it, my friend. A quick tutorial on using this indicator, with a side of ICT's smart money trading concepts. But remember, indicators are just tools, and you're the one driving the car. Use your brain, stay alert, and don't be a sheep. Happy trading!
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