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  • #31,581
  • Dec 27, 2017 7:21pm Dec 27, 2017 7:21pm
Quoting TrendRider86
And what VSA indicator is considered best? cheers, Giacomo
Volume. Just good ol' volume.
Today's zone = Tomorrow's opportunity!
  • #31,582
  • Dec 28, 2017 2:14am Dec 28, 2017 2:14am
I've been coding an alert indicator that performs the core function of Smart Center Pro: generating alert when a SOS/SOW appears and there is trend alignment. I know TG's diamond trend line is actually SMA20. However, I don't know how to determine the "gray" status of the diamond trend line. Does anyone know the criteria TG use for the "gray" line ?

Thank you in advance
  • #31,583
  • Dec 28, 2017 6:15am Dec 28, 2017 6:15am
Quoting pooh123
I've been coding an alert indicator that performs the core function of Smart Center Pro: generating alert when a SOS/SOW appears and there is trend alignment. I know TG's diamond trend line is actually SMA20. However, I don't know how to determine the "gray" status of the diamond trend line. Does anyone know the criteria TG use for the "gray" line ? Thank you in advance
Take a look at this post from TEB

https://www.forexfactory.com/showthr...nd#post7932341
  • #31,584
  • Dec 28, 2017 6:36am Dec 28, 2017 6:36am
Quoting odines
{quote} Take a look at this post from TEB https://www.forexfactory.com/showthr...nd#post7932341
Thank you Odines for finding it.
  • #31,585
  • Dec 28, 2017 4:08pm Dec 28, 2017 4:08pm
I was reading the Better Volume guide and the candles get colored the same as the indicator, anyone know if thats possible with MT4. In the guide he is using Trade Station.
  • #31,586
  • Dec 28, 2017 4:53pm Dec 28, 2017 4:53pm
Quoting pooh123
I've been coding an alert indicator that performs the core function of Smart Center Pro: generating alert when a SOS/SOW appears and there is trend alignment. I know TG's diamond trend line is actually SMA20. However, I don't know how to determine the "gray" status of the diamond trend line. Does anyone know the criteria TG use for the "gray" line ? Thank you in advance

14sma
the algle of the SMA is what determines the color green grey or red, in combination with if price is above or below
  • #31,587
  • Dec 28, 2017 5:54pm Dec 28, 2017 5:54pm
Quoting odines
{quote} Hello HG! Could you explain please what made you think that the bar marked as "buying agression - initiative buying" is a bar made by new longs not short covering? I have read the book "mind over markets" some time ago and basically it says that initiative buying happens when we see buying above VAH or inside previous day VA
As a VSAer, you probably recognized the interval as stopping volume.

The reasons this interval is indicative of Initiative buyer are:

Extreme (L3 ) BUYING aggression bar after a down move. That makes a lower low and closes near its high that has follow though. So, price auctioned far enough down to attract buyers. Once a person sells( goes short) he immediately becomes a buyer. Due to the high level of volume, or activity, coupled with the resulting price action, there must be more than just buyers that are closing out shorts.

Again, under this definition, Initiative buying or selling would appear at the extremes. Further proving the notion that price auctions up or down to attract buyers or sellers receptively.

Back to VSA, Stopping volume would be part of the accumulation phase. Which is another way of saying the smart money is getting long. By definition, if they are getting long, they are not simply closing shorts by buying back their positions to get neutral.
Without VSA, you're playing checkers while the Smart Money plays chess.
  • #31,588
  • Dec 28, 2017 6:01pm Dec 28, 2017 6:01pm
Quoting TrendRider86
I was reading the Better Volume guide and the candles get colored the same as the indicator, anyone know if thats possible with MT4. In the guide he is using Trade Station.
This indicator is definitely floating around this forum, and the internet in general.

Try the first page of the PVSRA thread or the PVSRA scalping thread by cigar guy.
Without VSA, you're playing checkers while the Smart Money plays chess.
  • #31,589
  • Dec 28, 2017 8:13pm Dec 28, 2017 8:13pm
Quoting TEB63
TradeGuider look alike If you want to have a system that work like the diamond and volume try the below - There maybe a few other small rules - but you will be amazed how close the below will come A. Basic 'Diamond Indicator' Uses a 5 period MA as its default.
There's only one correction. That diamond indicator is SMA20, not SMA5. That thick blue line in the screenshot is SMA20 I attached there, it matches the TG diamond line 100%.
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  • #31,590
  • Edited 11:41pm Dec 28, 2017 11:16pm | Edited 11:41pm
"PVSRA thread or the PVSRA scalping thread by cigar guy". set of indicators in those threads were created by :trader at home.
has nothing to do with better volume indicator.
NO MATTER THE SITUATION,NEVER LET YOUR EMOTIONS OVERPOWER YOUR INTELLIGENCE
  • #31,591
  • Dec 29, 2017 2:59am Dec 29, 2017 2:59am
Quoting HiddenGap
{quote} This indicator is definitely floating around this forum, and the internet in general. Try the first page of the PVSRA thread or the PVSRA scalping thread by cigar guy.
Thnx HiddenGap,

You meant the Broker Tick PVA indicator right? I was comparing that one with the Better volume indicator and they give a lot of different signals.
To my inexperienced eye the Better volume indicator seems a lot better, but then again I don't know what the fuck I'm talking about, and Pres78 was kind enough to answer that Volume is just Volume. So which one do I choose?

cheers,

Giacomo
  • #31,592
  • Dec 29, 2017 3:39am Dec 29, 2017 3:39am
Quoting TrendRider86
{quote} Thnx HiddenGap, You meant the Broker Tick PVA indicator right? I was comparing that one with the Better volume indicator and they give a lot of different signals. To my inexperienced eye the Better volume indicator seems a lot better, but then again I don't know what the fuck I'm talking about, and Pres78 was kind enough to answer that Volume is just Volume. So which one do I choose? cheers, Giacomo
If you look at my charts, you can plainly see that I use neither better volume nor MT4. The PVSRA charts look like they have better volume, but I have not "studied" the indicators or the method. I simply offered a suggestion. Here's another one- go to the source:

http://emini-watch.com/free-stuff/volume-indicator/
Without VSA, you're playing checkers while the Smart Money plays chess.
  • #31,593
  • Dec 29, 2017 6:26am Dec 29, 2017 6:26am
Quoting HiddenGap
{quote} If you look at my charts, you can plainly see that I use neither better volume nor MT4. The PVSRA charts look like they have better volume, but I have not "studied" the indicators or the method. I simply offered a suggestion. Here's another one- go to the source: http://emini-watch.com/free-stuff/volume-indicator/
My apologies if it looked like I didn't appreciate your reply. I understand you are taking time out of your day to help me and I thank you for that.
  • #31,594
  • Dec 29, 2017 7:15am Dec 29, 2017 7:15am
Quoting TrendRider86
{quote} Thnx HiddenGap, You meant the Broker Tick PVA indicator right? I was comparing that one with the Better volume indicator and they give a lot of different signals. To my inexperienced eye the Better volume indicator seems a lot better, but then again I don't know what the fuck I'm talking about, and Pres78 was kind enough to answer that Volume is just Volume. So which one do I choose? cheers, Giacomo
The better volume indi simply makes it easier to see what one can see with their eyes. It simply takes and highlights volume different colors based on how high or low it was and how that compares to an average.

I tried it is the past but realized that I wasn't even using the colors in my trading so ended up back with just the regular volume indi.
Today's zone = Tomorrow's opportunity!
  • #31,595
  • Dec 29, 2017 7:52am Dec 29, 2017 7:52am
Quoting pres78
{quote} The better volume indi simply makes it easier to see what one can see with their eyes...
That is already great help. Rest depends on trader's interpretation.
NO MATTER THE SITUATION,NEVER LET YOUR EMOTIONS OVERPOWER YOUR INTELLIGENCE
  • #31,596
  • Dec 29, 2017 8:05am Dec 29, 2017 8:05am
Quoting HiddenGap
{quote} As a VSAer, you probably recognized the interval as stopping volume. The reasons this interval is indicative of Initiative buyer are: Extreme (L3 ) BUYING aggression bar after a down move. That makes a lower low and closes near its high that has follow though. So, price auctioned far enough down to attract buyers. Once a person sells( goes short) he immediately becomes a buyer. Due to the high level of volume, or activity, coupled with the resulting price action, there must be more than just buyers that are closing out shorts. Again, under...
Great post as always, thanks for your reply
  • #31,597
  • Dec 29, 2017 8:30am Dec 29, 2017 8:30am
Quoting pres78
{quote} The better volume indi simply makes it easier to see what one can see with their eyes. It simply takes and highlights volume different colors based on how high or low it was and how that compares to an average. I tried it is the past but realized that I wasn't even using the colors in my trading so ended up back with just the regular volume indi.
Yeah I know, I'm a complete newbie in VSA trading , so for now, I'm not using it yet in my trading, only screenshotting my charts and writing my observations on them and I figured if I can color code the candles like the Better Volume Indicator I'll see learn quicker.
  • #31,598
  • Dec 29, 2017 2:00pm Dec 29, 2017 2:00pm
EURUSD up trend continues, and a pretty good buy-the-dip setup at NY open appeared. 3 minute chart with what I think are no supply and test bars marked is attached.
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  • #31,599
  • Edited 2:21pm Dec 31, 2017 1:59pm | Edited 2:21pm
Quoting rbumbalough
EURUSD up trend continues, and a pretty good buy-the-dip setup at NY open appeared. 3 minute chart with what I think are no supply and test bars marked is attached. {image}
Awesome entry my friend. Unfortunately, I would have to wait for more evidence before I could enter. First, I would need to see Chart Modes I & II turn green. Second, I would need for price to move above the Cycle of Time line. Then I could start looking for entry signals. E1 thru E5 would be valid entry points for me.


E1: Down bar with a decreasing range on volume less than the previous two intervals. No Supply. The background story: We see a Level 2 SELLING Aggression bar that immediately gets rejected. Then we see its high being taken out by a Level 3 BUYING Aggression bar. While this BUYING Aggression bar does not have immediate follow thru, or immediately find acceptance above, it does hold its low. Then its high is taken out with some Level 1 BUYING Aggression. This bar also holds its low, as a No Supply bar prints.

E2: Two Bar Reversal at our dynamic support line ( Cycle of Time Line). The background story: The story here is a bit muddled for a long to be honest. We see a Level 3 SELLING Aggression bar with no follow thru. However, its high has held up to this point. In fact, there was a No Demand sign of weakness at its high. This is a polar bear in Hawaii-the trend is Up. Price is above the Cycle of Time Line and both Chart modes I & II are green. Then we see a Level 2 SELLING Aggression bar that does trade lower than the Level 3 SELLING Aggression bar. But the very next interval creates the Two Bar Reversal pattern. If we are not already long, we might want to wait for the highs of these two SELLING Aggression bars to be taken out.

E3: Down bar with a decreasing range that closes near its high on volume less than the previous two intervals. Test. The background story: The market breaks above the high of both the Level 2 SELLING bar and the Level 3 SELLING bar on a Level 2 BUYING bar. The Test bar is simultaneously finding support at the highs of these bars. Resistance becomes Support.

E4: Narrow range Down bar on volume less than the previous two intervals. No Supply. The background story: We see a Level 3 BUYING Aggression bar that appears to be holding its low with this No Supply interval. From a VSA perspective, we know that weakness, when it appears, usually appears on Up bars. When we see a High volume Up bar that is tested or has no supply within the next 1-5 intervals, the bar is strong. The high volume may in fact be indicative of Absorption volume.

E5: Gavin's favorite- Test in a Rising Market. The background story: Every story up to this point. We also note that we have just seen a Level 1 SELLING Aggression bar. That means the last three SELLING Aggression bars have been decreasing in order of magnitude.


Happy New Year to everyone !!!!
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Without VSA, you're playing checkers while the Smart Money plays chess.
  • #31,600
  • Dec 31, 2017 4:13pm Dec 31, 2017 4:13pm
Excellent analysis HG, Thanks.


& HNY. Cheers.
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