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True Breakout Pattern [TradingFinder] Breakout Signal Indicator 🔵 Introduction In many market conditions, what initially appears to be a decisive breakout often turns out to be nothing more than a false breakout or fake breakout. Price breaks through a key swing level or an important support and resistance zone, only to quickly return to its previous range. These failed breakouts, which are often the result of liquidity traps or market manipulation, serve more as a warning sign of structural weakness than confirmation of a new trend. This indicator is designed around the concept of the fake breakout. The logic is simple but precise : when price breaks a swing level and returns to that level within a maximum of five candles, the move is considered a false breakout. At this point, a Fibonacci retracement is applied to the recent price swing to evaluate the pullback area. If price, within ten candles after the return to the breakout level, enters the Fibonacci zone between 0.618 and 1.0, the setup becomes valid for a potential entry. This area is identified as a long entry zone, with the stop loss placed just beyond the 1.0 level and the take profit defined based on the desired risk-to-reward ratio. By combining accurate detection of false breakouts, analysis of price reaction to swing levels, and alignment with Fibonacci retracement logic, this framework allows traders to identify opportunities often missed by others. In a market where failed breakouts are a common and recurring phenomenon, this indicator aims to transform these traps into measurable trading opportunities. Long Setup : Short Setup : 🔵 How to Use This indicator operates based on the recognition of false breakouts from structural levels in the market, specifically swing levels, and combines that with Fibonacci retracement analysis. In this strategy, trades are only considered when price returns to the broken level within a defined time window and reacts appropriately inside a predefined Fibonacci range. Depending on the direction of the initial breakout, the system outlines two scenarios for long and short setups. 🟣 Long Setup In the long setup, price initially breaks below a support level or swing low. If the price returns to the broken level within a maximum of five candles, the move is identified as a fake breakout. At this stage, a Fibonacci retracement is drawn from the recent high to the low. If price, within ten candles of returning to the level, moves into the 0.618 to 1.0 Fibonacci zone, the conditions for a long entry are met. The stop loss is placed slightly below the 1.0 level, while the take profit is set based on the trader’s preferred risk-reward ratio. This setup aims to capture deeply discounted entries at low risk, aligned with smart money reversals. 🟣 Short Setup In the short setup, the price breaks above a resistance level or swing high. If the price returns to that level within five candles, the move is again treated as a false breakout. Fibonacci is then drawn from the recent low to the high to observe the retracement area. Should price enter the 0.618 to 1.0 Fibonacci range within ten candles of returning, a short entry is considered valid. In this case, the stop loss is placed just above the 1.0 level, and the take profit is adjusted based on the intended risk-reward target. This method allows traders to identify high-probability short setups by focusing on failed breakouts and deep pullbacks. 🔵 Settings 🟣 Logical settings Swing period : You can set the swing detection period. Valid After Trigger Bars : Limits how many candles after a fake breakout the entry zone remains valid. Max Swing Back Method : It is in two modes "All" and "Custom". If it is in "All" mode, it will check all swings, and if it is in "Custom" mode, it will check the swings to the extent you determine. Max Swing Back : You can set the number of swings that will go back for checking. 🟣 Display settings Displaying or not displaying swings and setting the color of labels and lines. 🟣 Alert Settings Alert False Breakout : Enables alerts for Breakout. Message Frequency : Determines the frequency of alerts. Options include 'All' (every function call), 'Once Per Bar' (first call within the bar), and 'Once Per Bar Close' (final script execution of the real-time bar). Default is 'Once per Bar'. Show Alert Time by Time Zone : Configures the time zone for alert messages. Default is 'UTC'. 🔵 Conclusion A sound understanding of the false breakout phenomenon and its relationship to structural price behavior is essential for technical traders aiming to improve precision and consistency. Many poor trading decisions stem from misinterpreting failed breakouts and entering too early into weak signals. A structured approach, grounded in the analysis of swing levels and validated through specific price action and timing rules, can turn these misleading moves into valuable trade opportunities. This indicator, by combining fake breakout detection with time filters and Fibonacci-based retracement zones, helps traders only engage with the market when multiple confirming factors are in alignment. The result is a strategy that emphasizes probability, risk control, and clarity in decision-making, offering a solid edge in navigating today’s volatile markets.

Liquidity Trap Reversal Pro (Radar v2)Liquidity Trap Reversal Pro (Radar v2) is a non-repainting indicator designed to detect hidden liquidity traps at key swing highs and lows. It combines wick analysis, volume spike detection, and optional trend and exhaustion filters to identify high-probability reversal setups. 🔷 Features: Non-Repainting: Pivots confirmed after lookback period, no future leaking. Volume Spike Detection: Filters traps that occur during major liquidity events. EMA Trend Filter (Optional): Focus on traps aligned with the prevailing trend. Higher Timeframe Trend Filter (Optional): Confirm traps using a higher timeframe EMA bias. Exhaustion Guard (Optional): Prevents traps after overextended moves based on ATR stretch. Clean Visuals: Distinct plots for raw trap points vs confirmed traps. Alerts Included: Set alerts for confirmed high/low liquidity traps. 📚 How to Use: Watch for Trap Signals: A Trap High signal suggests a potential bearish reversal. A Trap Low signal suggests a potential bullish reversal. Use Confirmed Signals for Best Entries: Confirmed traps fire only after price moves opposite to the trap direction, adding reliability. Use Trend Filters to Improve Accuracy: In an uptrend (price above EMA), prefer Trap Lows (buy setups). In a downtrend (price below EMA), prefer Trap Highs (sell setups). Use the Exhaustion Guard to Avoid Bad Trades: This filter blocks signals when price has moved too far from trend, helping avoid late entries. Recommended Settings: Best used on 15-minute, 1-hour, or 4-hour charts. Trend filter ON for trending markets. Exhaustion guard ON for volatile or stretched markets. 📈 Important Notes: This script does not repaint once a pivot is confirmed. Alerts trigger only on confirmed trap signals. Always combine signals with sound risk management and trading strategy. Disclaimer: This script is for educational purposes only. It is not investment advice or a guarantee of results. Always do your own research before trading.

Globex Trap Zone Globex Trap Indicator A powerful tool designed to identify potential trading opportunities by analyzing the relationship between Globex session ranges and Supply & Demand zones during regular trading hours. Key Features Tracks and visualizes Globex session price ranges Identifies key Supply & Demand zones during regular trading hours Highlights potential trap areas where price might experience significant reactions Fully customizable time ranges and visual settings Clear labeling of Globex highs and lows How It Works The indicator tracks two key periods: Globex Session (Default: 6:00 PM - 9:30 AM) Monitors overnight price action Marks session high and low Helps identify potential range breakouts Supply & Demand Zone (Default: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM) Tracks price action during key market hours Identifies potential reaction zones Helps spot institutional trading areas Best Practices for Using This Indicator Use on 1-hour timeframe or lower for optimal visualization Best suited for futures and other instruments traded during Globex sessions Pay attention to areas where Globex range and Supply/Demand zones overlap Use in conjunction with your existing trading strategy for confirmation Recommended minimum of 10 days of historical data for context Settings Explanation Globex Session: Customizable time range for overnight trading session Supply & Demand Zone: Adjustable time range for regular trading hours Days to Look Back: Number of historical days to display (default: 10) Visual Settings: Customizable colors and transparency for both zones Important Notes All times are based on exchange timezone The indicator respects overnight sessions and properly handles timezone transitions Historical data requirements: Minimum 10 days recommended Performance impact: Optimized for smooth operation with minimal resource usage Disclaimer Past performance is not indicative of future results. This indicator is designed to be used as part of a comprehensive trading strategy and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for trading decisions. Updates and Support I actively maintain this indicator and welcome feedback from the trading community. Please feel free to leave comments or suggestions for improvements.

Trap Trading - SwaG This is an intraday indicator Set timeframe to 5 min Take long entry on the high brakes of selling traps Take short entry on the low brakes of buying traps ignore traps left to red zones Use the nearest trap take profit/loss on a 1:2 risk-to-reward basis. Trap Trading Trap trading is a trading strategy that seeks to profit from false breakouts in financial markets. This strategy is based on the idea that when the market breaks through a key level of support or resistance, many traders will take that as a signal to enter or exit trades, causing the price to move further in the breakout direction. However, in some cases, the market will quickly reverse course and move in the opposite direction, trapping those traders who entered the trade based on the breakout. This can create a trading opportunity for those who are able to identify the false breakout and trade in the opposite direction. The trap trading strategy typically involves identifying a key level of support or resistance on a price chart and then waiting for the market to break through that level. If the price continues to move in the breakout direction, the trader may enter a trade in that direction with a stop loss set just below the breakout level. However, if the market quickly reverses and moves back below the breakout level, the trader may enter a trade in the opposite direction with a stop loss set just above the breakout level. The idea is to take advantage of the trapped traders who entered the trade based on the false breakout, and profit from the market's reversal. As with any trading strategy, there are risks and potential drawbacks to trap trading. False breakouts can be difficult to identify, and there is always the risk that the market will continue to move in the breakout direction, resulting in losses for the trader. Additionally, trap trading requires a solid understanding of technical analysis and market trends, which may take time and experience to develop.

SPX-VIX Intraday Divergence As a long-term buyer/short-seller, you will always find different ways to enter the market , moving average crossovers, breakouts , overbought/oversold conditions being some of the classy methods. However, they are decreasingly effective... 😢 Recently I have realized that analysis beyond the technical indicators will bring trading to the next level because I will be able to confirm my trading signals without relying too much on basic price actions and patterns which are easily manipulated by big banks and institutions. 👍 Today I will introduce you to my divergence indicator making use of SPX and VIX. Unlike MacD or RSI divegence , which would involve normative judgement , it will take account of the unusual move by SPX alongwith the VIX , to the exploit chances that options market, where most experienced investors participated in has a preceding insight into the equity market about the upcoming moves. I have divided signals into two groups. Bullish divergence - SPX Down , VIX also Down 👇 Bearish divergence - SPX Up , VIX also Up 👆 I hope this script will enable us to take advantage of the options market activities , to provide a REAL divergence signal, and be used coupled with our own chart patterns or other price signals, and more importantly to score more and more winning trades!!! If you want more useful scripts from me, please like and share my posts. And don't forget to follow my account to grab the latest ideas and tools! 😘