Pivot Boss Multi Timeframe CPR Inception with MACD and EMA
May 3, 2022

The [CP]Pivot Boss Multi Timeframe CPR Inception with MACD and EMA indicator combines multi-timeframe Central Pivot Range (CPR) bands with MACD momentum and EMA trends to identify high-probability reversal and trend continuation zones directly on the price chart.
Usage
This tool is designed to identify trending moves that typically originate near the Central Pivot Range (CPR) across various timeframes. Users can utilize the EMA and MACD components to confirm momentum and trend direction.
- Intraday Trading: A common setup involves using 5-minute charts with CPR levels from Daily, Weekly, and Monthly timeframes. EMA crossovers provide entry signals, while the distance between EMAs indicates trend strength.
- Trend Pullbacks: In a strong trend, price often pulls back to the Hourly CPR before resuming. This provides a secondary entry opportunity for traders who missed the initial move.
- Momentum Confirmation: The MACD histogram and peaks can be projected onto the chart to visualize the ebb and flow of market momentum without needing a separate oscillator pane.
- Higher Timeframe Analysis: On Daily or Weekly charts, Quarterly and Yearly pivots serve as significant institutional levels where major market shifts often begin.
Details
The script is inspired by the concepts in "Secrets of a Pivot Boss." It emphasizes that significant market moves often start in the vicinity of larger timeframe pivots. The indicator integrates several technical layers:
- Central Pivot Range (CPR): Calculated using the Pivot, Top Central (TC), and Bottom Central (BC) formulas to create a range rather than a single line.
- MACD Inception: A unique visualization that projects MACD histogram data and crossovers directly onto the candlestick chart, allowing traders to stay focused on price action.
- Multi-Timeframe Support: The script fetches data from higher timeframes (Hourly to Yearly) to plot historical and current pivot levels.
Settings
Rangebound MACD and EMA Markings
- Start/End Date/Month/Year: Defines the specific window for calculating historical markings.
- Mark MACD and EMA Setups in Range?: Toggles the visibility of historical setup markers within the selected date range.
Multi Timeframe Central Pivot Range
- Yearly/Quarterly/Monthly/Weekly/Daily/Hourly Pivots: Toggles the visibility and colors for specific timeframe CPR levels and their associated bands.
CPR Configuration
- Show CPR Labels: Displays labels for each line to distinguish between different timeframe pivots.
- Show Next Time Period Pivots: Projects the projected CPR for the upcoming period to analyze two-day CPR relationships.
EMA Trend
- Show EMA on Chart: Toggles the visibility of the fast and slow EMA lines.
- Mark EMA Crossovers on Chart: Displays diamond shapes at the point of EMA bullish or bearish crossovers.
- Fast/Slow EMA Length: Adjusts the lookback period for the exponential moving averages.
MACD Momentum
- Mark MACD Crossovers on Chart: Highlights MACD signal line crossovers on the price action.
- Show MACD Histogram on Chart: Projects the full histogram momentum visually onto the chart.
- Mark MACD Histogram Peaks on Chart: Only marks the peaks of the histogram to identify potential exhaustion or trend entries.
FAQ
How do I use this for intraday trading? For intraday (e.g., 5m charts), it is recommended to enable all CPR levels from Yearly down to Daily. Use EMA crossovers near these pivots to find high-probability entries.
Why don't I see labels far back in history? TradingView limits the maximum number of labels to 500. To see older markings, use the "Rangebound MACD and EMA Markings" settings to specify a historical date range.
How can I access [CP]Pivot Boss Multi Timeframe CPR Inception with MACD and EMA? You can get access on the LuxAlgo Library for charting platforms like TradingView, MetaTrader (MT4/MT5), and NinjaTrader for free.
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