
A custom TradingView indicator that visualizes cyclic market phases, dividing trading sessions into quarters and identifying potential support and resistance levels.
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The CYCLE indicator segments the trading day into four distinct phases: Accumulation, Manipulation, Distribution, and Continuation/Reversal. Each phase is mapped to specific time windows and represented by colored boxes with unique characteristics that help traders understand market dynamics.
The indicator further breaks down each 6-hour cycle into four 90-minute quarters, color-coding them to highlight price ranges and potential market movements. It visually displays support and resistance levels, allowing traders to quickly assess potential entry and exit points within these predefined market sessions.
Why it may be useful
By providing a structured view of market phases, the CYCLE indicator helps traders understand institutional trading behavior and market sentiment throughout different time periods. It reveals how large operators accumulate, manipulate, and distribute positions, offering insights into potential price movements.
The visual representation of market phases enables traders to identify potential traps, recognize volume dynamics, and make more informed trading decisions. It transforms complex market dynamics into an easily interpretable graphical format that highlights critical trading information.
When to explore it
The CYCLE indicator is most effective during volatile market conditions where institutional trading activity is prominent, such as forex and major index markets. It works best on shorter timeframes like 5-minute or 1-minute charts where granular market phase transitions are more visible.
Traders should use this indicator to complement other technical analysis tools, focusing on volume confirmations, support/resistance levels, and phase transitions. It is particularly useful for day traders and scalpers who need to quickly assess market sentiment and potential price movements within short time windows.
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