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yuthavithi volatility based force trade scalper strategy

Sep 29, 2015

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The yuthavithi volatility based force trade scalper strategy tool is a momentum and volatility-driven strategy designed to capture quick market movements by combining cumulative volume force with ATR-based volatility filtering.

Usage

The Usage section describes how the script can be used to identify potential entry points in a scalping environment. The strategy triggers long entries when the fast cumulative force crosses above the slow cumulative force while short-term volatility exceeds long-term volatility and the candle closes bullish. Conversely, short entries are triggered when the force components cross bearishly under high-volatility conditions with a bearish candle close. This tool is optimized for fast-paced trading and is often utilized with Heikin Ashi candles to smooth out price noise and better visualize trend direction.

Details

The script calculates "Force" by multiplying volume by the change in closing price, which is then accumulated and smoothed using Exponential Moving Averages (EMA). It evaluates the relationship between a fast EMA and a slow EMA of this force value to determine momentum direction. Additionally, it incorporates Average True Range (ATR) comparisons to ensure trades are only initiated during periods of expanding volatility (where the fast ATR is greater than the slow ATR). Bollinger Bands are also plotted to provide a visual reference for price deviation and volatility levels.

Settings

  • Fast: The length used for the fast EMA of the cumulative force.
  • Slow: The length used for the slow EMA of the cumulative force.
  • ATR Fast: The period used for calculating the short-term volatility.
  • ATR Slow: The period used for calculating the long-term volatility baseline.
  • Length: The lookback period for the Bollinger Bands basis (SMA) and standard deviation.
  • Multiplier: The standard deviation multiplier used to plot the upper and lower Bollinger Bands.
  • Source: The price data source (e.g., close, open, hl2) used for calculations.

FAQ

How do I use this strategy effectively?

This strategy is best used on lower timeframes for scalping. Many users find it performs optimally when used in conjunction with Heikin Ashi charts to filter out minor price fluctuations.

What do the colored Bollinger Bands indicate?

The bands change color based on volatility conditions. When the fast ATR is greater than the slow ATR, the bands highlight the increased volatility, suggesting a more favorable environment for the scalping logic to execute.

How can I access this script?

You can get access on the LuxAlgo Library for charting platforms like TradingView, MetaTrader (MT4/MT5), and NinjaTrader for free.

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