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Smart MACD Reversal Oscillator Pro
Quick Stats
Best timeframe: Daily (works on all)
Signal types: 5 (Trend following, Divergence, Cross, Extreme, Neutral)
Win rate: 65-70% (trend following), 60-65% (divergence)
Lag: Moderate (lagging indicator)
Signal Types and Actions
Signal
Visual
Meaning
Action
Confidence
Bullish Trend
MACD > Signal line, both > 0
Strong uptrend momentum
Hold longs, add on pullbacks
High (70%)
Bearish Trend
MACD < Signal line, both < 0
Strong downtrend momentum
Avoid longs, consider shorts
High (70%)
Bullish Cross
MACD crosses above Signal
Momentum turning bullish
Enter long with confirmation
Medium (60%)
Bearish Cross
MACD crosses below Signal
Momentum turning bearish
Exit longs, consider shorts
Medium (60%)
Bullish Divergence
Price lower low, MACD higher low
Weakening downtrend
Potential reversal, enter long
High (65%)
Bearish Divergence
Price higher high, MACD lower high
Weakening uptrend
Potential reversal, exit longs
High (65%)
Extreme Bullish
Histogram deeply negative
Oversold, bounce likely
Wait for cross, then long
Medium (55%)
Extreme Bearish
Histogram deeply positive
Overbought, pullback likely
Take profits, tighten stops
Medium (55%)
Neutral
Near zero line, flat
No clear trend
Skip, wait for clarity
Low (50%)
Settings (Default - Do Not Change Unless Experienced)
Fast EMA: 12
Slow EMA: 26
Signal line: 9
Color coding: Enabled (green/red for easy reading)
Best Used With
Chart Pattern & Market Structure (structure + momentum)
Buy Sell Signals V2 (entry timing)
Trend Following (multi-confirmation)
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Trading MACD crosses in choppy markets (many false signals)
Ignoring divergences (most powerful signal)
Using on timeframes <5-minute (too noisy)
Price Momentum Reversal Indicator
Quick Stats
Best timeframe: Daily (1H for day trading)
Signal types: 2 (Bullish reversal , Bearish reversal )
Win rate: 60-65% (reversal signals)
Lag: Low (leading indicator)
Signal Types and Actions
Signal
Visual
Meaning
Action
Bullish Reversal ↑
Green arrow + OBOS <-30
Downtrend exhausted
Enter long at support
Bearish Reversal ↓
Red arrow + OBOS >+70
Uptrend exhausted
Exit longs, consider short
Extreme Bullish
OBOS -80 to -100
Severely oversold (very rare)
High probability bounce
Extreme Bearish
OBOS +80 to +100
Severely overbought (very rare)
High probability pullback
No Signal
OBOS -30 to +30, no arrow
Normal momentum
No reversal trade
OBOS Index Scale
-100 to -80: Extreme oversold (very rare, reversal imminent)
-80 to -30: Oversold (watch for bullish signal)
-30 to +30: Normal range (no reversal expected)
+30 to +80: Overbought (watch for bearish signal)
+80 to +100: Extreme overbought (very rare, reversal imminent)
Interpretation: Negative values indicate oversold conditions, positive values indicate overbought conditions. Higher magnitude = stronger trend. Values beyond ±80 are very rare and indicate extreme conditions.
Settings (Default)
OBOS calculation: Proprietary (5 factors combined)
Signal threshold: -30/+70 (reversal zones)
Lookback period: 14 bars
Best Used With
Smart MACD (confirm momentum shift)
Chart Pattern & Market Structure (identify support/resistance for reversal)
Price Reversal Probability (statistical confirmation)
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Trading reversals against strong trends (wait for trend weakness)
Expecting exact tops/bottoms (use as warning, not exact timing)
Entering on signal alone (need support/resistance nearby)
Trend Following Buy Sell Signals
Quick Stats
Best timeframe: Daily (4H for faster signals)
Signal types: 4 (Strong, Weak, Reversal, Breakout)
Lag: Moderate (uses confirmed data)
Signal Types and Actions
Signal Type
Visual
Description
Entry Strategy
Stop Placement
Strong Buy
Large green arrow
Small pullback on well-established uptrend
Enter immediately or next pullback
Below demand zone
Weak Buy
Small green arrow
Larger pullback or less established trend
Wait for 2nd confirmation
Tight stop (3-5%)
Strong Sell
Large red arrow
Small bounce on well-established downtrend
Exit longs immediately
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Weak Sell
Small red arrow
Larger bounce or less established trend
Reduce position, tighten stop
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Reversal Buy
Green arrow at bottom
Trend change at support
Enter with small position
Just below support
Reversal Sell
Red arrow at top
Trend change at resistance
Exit, consider short
Just above resistance
Breakout Buy
Green arrow above resistance
Fresh breakout + volume
Enter on pullback to breakout level
Below breakout level
Breakout Sell
Red arrow below support
Breakdown + volume
Exit, avoid until stabilizes
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How Signals Are Generated
All signals consider 5 factors: pivot points, moving averages, price action patterns, momentum oscillators, and volatility. Signals are NOT determined by "how many factors match" but by the level of pullback within an established trend:
Strong signals: Smaller pullback on well-established trend = Lower risk for potential profit, but higher probability of trend change
Weak signals: Larger pullback or less established trend = More conservative entry point, lower immediate risk
Trade-off: Stronger signals offer better risk/reward on continuation but carry more trend reversal risk. Position sizing and stop losses are more critical than signal strength alone.
Settings (Default)
All 5 factors weighted and analyzed for every signal
Pullback level determines signal strength classification
Minimum bars for signal: 3 (confirmation period)
Best Used With
Buy Sell Signals V2 (precise entry timing)
Smart MACD (momentum confirmation)
AI App (stock selection before applying indicator)
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Trading weak signals in choppy markets (skip entirely)
Ignoring strong sell signals because "I like the stock"
Entering reversal signals without support/resistance nearby
Chart Pattern & Market Structure
Quick Stats
Best timeframe: Daily/Weekly (works on 4H+)
Pattern count: 8 automatic detections
Win rate: 65-75% (varies by pattern)
Lag: Low (patterns form in real-time)
Pattern Types and Statistics
Pattern
Type
Direction
Breakout Direction
Win Rate
Avg Move
Duration
Bull Flag
Continuation
Bullish
Upward
70%
8-15%
1-3 weeks
Bear Flag
Continuation
Bearish
Downward
70%
8-15%
1-3 weeks
Ascending Triangle
Breakout
Bullish
Upward
72%
10-20%
2-6 weeks
Descending Triangle
Breakout
Bearish
Downward
72%
10-20%
2-6 weeks
Symmetrical Triangle
Breakout
Either
Breakout direction
65%
8-12%
2-4 weeks
Double Top
Reversal
Bearish
Downward
68%
10-15%
1-2 weeks
Double Bottom
Reversal
Bullish
Upward
68%
10-15%
1-2 weeks
Head & Shoulders
Reversal
Bearish
Downward
75%
15-25%
3-8 weeks
Inverse H&S
Reversal
Bullish
Upward
75%
15-25%
3-8 weeks
Cup & Handle
Breakout
Bullish
Upward
70%
20-30%
6-12 weeks
Rectangle
Range
Neutral
Breakout direction
60%
6-10%
2-6 weeks
Rising Wedge
Reversal
Bearish
Downward
65%
8-12%
2-4 weeks
Falling Wedge
Reversal
Bullish
Upward
65%
8-12%
2-4 weeks
ChoCh and BOS Signals
Signal
Full Name
Meaning
Action
Confidence
ChoCh
Change of Character
First sign of trend reversal
Warning signal, tighten stops
Medium (60%)
BOS
Break of Structure
Confirmation of trend
Enter in new trend direction
High (70%)
Bullish ChoCh
Break above lower high
Downtrend weakening
Prepare for long entries
Medium
Bearish ChoCh
Break below higher low
Uptrend weakening
Prepare to exit longs
Medium
Bullish BOS
Break above higher high
Uptrend confirmed
Enter long
High
Bearish BOS
Break below lower low
Downtrend confirmed
Exit longs, consider short
High
Settings (Default)
Pattern sensitivity: Medium (balance between early detection and false signals)
Minimum pattern bars: 15 (ensures pattern fully formed)
Breakout confirmation: 3% move + volume increase
Best Used With
Trend Following (pattern + signal confirmation)
Price Reversal Probability (statistical validation of pattern)
Buy Sell Signals V2 (entry timing within pattern)
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Trading patterns before breakout confirmation (wait for volume)
Ignoring ChoCh warnings (early reversal signal is valuable)
Expecting patterns to play out in choppy markets (many fail)
Price Reversal Probability + Forecast
Quick Stats
Best timeframe: Daily (requires sufficient data)
Output: Probability % + forecast price zone
Win rate: 70-75% (HIGH CONF), 60-65% (MED CONF)
Lag: Moderate (statistical analysis requires data)
Probability Levels and Actions
Probability
Label
Action
Position Size
Stop Distance
R:R Target
70-100%
HIGH CONF
Enter trade with high conviction
Full (2% risk)
Normal (5-8%)
3:1 minimum
50-69%
MED CONF
Enter trade with reduced size
Half (1% risk)
Tight (3-5%)
2:1 minimum
30-49%
LOW CONF
Skip trade or very small position
Minimal (0.5% risk)
Very tight (2-3%)
4:1 minimum
0-29%
VERY LOW
Do not trade
Skip entirely
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Forecast Zones (Confidence Intervals)
Zone
Meaning
Use
Target Zone (Green)
95% confidence price will reach here
Primary profit target
Median (Yellow Line)
50% probability level
Partial exit level
Support/Resistance (Red)
High probability turning points
Stop loss placement
5-Factor Bayesian Analysis
Factor
Weight
What It Measures
1. Statistical Extreme
25%
OBOS level (RSI, Stochastic, Z-score)
2. Rate of Change
20%
Momentum speed (fast decline = exhaustion)
3. Volume Pattern
20%
Climax patterns, divergences
4. Structural Levels
20%
Distance to support/resistance
5. Historical Frequency
15%
Past reversal behavior at this price
Settings (Default)
Lookback period: 90 days (sufficient sample)
Confidence level: 95% (statistical standard)
Forecast timeframe: 5-10 trading days
Best Used With
Price Momentum Reversal (both focus on reversals)
Smart MACD (divergence confirmation)
Chart Pattern & Market Structure (identify reversal patterns)
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Trading LOW CONF signals (wait for 70%+)
Ignoring forecast zones (use as targets, not hope)
Expecting reversals at exact probability point (zone, not line)
Buy Sell Signals V2
Quick Stats
Best timeframe: All timeframes (most versatile)
Components: 5 integrated (Supertrend, Signals, Zones, Trendlines, Bar Coloring)
Win rate: 70-75% (full system with confirmations)
Lag: Low to moderate (balanced)
5-Component System
Component
Visual
Purpose
How to Use
Supertrend
Green/Red line
Trend direction
Trade in direction of line color
Buy/Sell Signals
Green/Red arrows
Entry/exit timing
Enter on arrows, confirm with other factors
Demand/Supply Zones
Green/Red shaded boxes
Support/resistance
Buy at demand, sell at supply
Dynamic Trendlines
Auto-drawn lines
Trend structure
Watch for breaks (trend change warning)
Bar Coloring
Candle colors
Momentum confirmation
Green = bullish, Red = bearish, Gray = neutral
Signal Confirmation Checklist (All Must Be True)
For Long Entry:
Supertrend green (bullish)
Buy arrow appears
Price in or near demand zone (green box)
Trendline not broken downward
Bars turning green (momentum building)
For Short Entry/Exit:
Supertrend red (bearish)
Sell arrow appears
Price in or near supply zone (red box)
Trendline broken downward
Bars turning red (momentum weakening)
Component Settings (Default)
Component
Key Parameter
Default Value
What It Does
Supertrend
ATR Multiplier
3.0
Wider = fewer signals, less noise
Supertrend
ATR Period
10
Volatility calculation window
Signals
Confirmation
3 factors
How many factors needed for arrow
Zones
Lookback
50 bars
How far back to find zones
Trendlines
Sensitivity
Medium
Balance between early detection and false lines
Bar Coloring
Threshold
Standard
When to turn candles green/red vs gray
Best Used With
AI App (stock selection, then apply Buy Sell V2)
Smart MACD (momentum confirmation)
Trend Following (signal strength validation)
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Trading against Supertrend direction (red trend, taking longs)
Ignoring demand/supply zones (enter in zones, not randomly)
Expecting every arrow to be perfect (still need 3+ confirmations)
Multi-Indicator Confirmation Strategies
Three-Layer Framework (Highest Win Rate: 70-75%)
Layer 1: Structure (Choose One)
Chart Pattern & Market Structure
Buy Sell Signals V2
Trend Following Buy Sell Signals
Layer 2: Momentum (Choose One)
Smart MACD
Price Momentum Reversal
Price Reversal Probability
Layer 3: Timing (From Layers 1-2)
Specific signal (buy arrow, MACD cross, pattern breakout)
AI Score 85+
Price at structural level (demand/supply zone)
Recommended Combinations by Style
Trading Style
Indicator Combo
Why It Works
Win Rate
Day Trading
Buy Sell V2 + Smart MACD
Fast signals, visual clarity
65-70%
Swing Trading
Trend Following + MACD + Chart Pattern
Multi-confirmation for holds
70-75%
Reversal Trading
Price Momentum + Probability + MACD Divergence
Statistical + technical reversals
65-70%
Breakout Trading
Chart Pattern + Trend Following + AI App 90+
Pattern + momentum + stock quality
70-75%
Conservative Trading
All 3 layers + AI App 95+
Maximum confirmation (fewer trades)
75-80%
Quick Decision Matrix
Scenario
Action
Indicators to Check
All 3 layers agree (bullish)
Enter long with full size (2% risk)
Structure , Momentum , Timing
2/3 layers agree
Enter with half size (1% risk)
Identify which layer disagrees, why
Layers conflict
Skip trade (wait for clarity)
No edge, 50/50 setup
No clear signals
Stay in cash, patience
Better opportunities will come
Indicator Troubleshooting Quick Guide
Problem
Indicator
Likely Cause
Quick Fix
No signals appearing
All
TradingView plan limit (3/5/10 indicators)
Remove unused indicators or upgrade plan
Signals on wrong timeframe
Chart Pattern
Designed for daily/weekly
Switch to daily chart
Too many false signals
Trend Following (Weak)
Choppy market
Only trade Strong signals, or skip until trend
Conflicting signals
Multiple
Normal (market uncertainty)
Need 3+ confirmations, skip if conflict
Indicator not visible
All
Hidden or minimized
Click eye icon in legend to show
Slow chart performance
Too many indicators
CPU overload
Remove to 3-5 indicators max
Timeframe Recommendations Summary
Timeframe
Best Indicators
Trading Style
Typical Hold Time
1-5 min
Buy Sell V2, Supertrend only
Scalping
Minutes to 1 hour
15-30 min
Buy Sell V2, Smart MACD
Day trading
1-4 hours
1-Hour
Buy Sell V2, Trend Following, MACD
Day/Swing
4 hours to 2 days
4-Hour
Trend Following, Chart Pattern, MACD
Swing trading
2-7 days
Daily
All indicators work well
Swing/Position trading
3-30 days
Weekly
Chart Pattern, Trend Following
Position trading
1-6 months
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