HTF Candle Footprint
Jun 9, 2026
The HTF Candle Footprint indicator provides a detailed volume and delta visualization of higher-timeframe candles directly on the chart to analyze internal price action and participation.
Usage
The Usage section describes how traders can interpret the internal composition of higher-timeframe price action. The tool reconstructs a larger timeframe candle (e.g., Daily or Weekly) and populates it with a volume profile and delta-based footprint.
Examples of usage include:
- Volume Distribution: Use the horizontal profile to identify where the majority of trading activity occurred within a specific timeframe.
- Delta Analysis: Observe the color-coded footprint cells to determine if buying or selling pressure dominated specific price levels within the candle body.
- Market Structure: Monitor the Point of Control (POC) and dynamic high/low levels of the higher timeframe to identify key support and resistance zones.
- Bias Confirmation: Reference the real-time dashboard to quickly identify whether the current higher-timeframe candle is maintaining a bullish or bearish bias.
Details
The indicator calculates its footprint by analyzing volume and price movement within the selected higher timeframe. It divides the candle's range into specific price bins, calculating total volume and net delta (buying vs. selling pressure) for each level. The Point of Control (POC) is automatically identified as the price level with the highest volume. To ensure visual clarity, the script uses a dynamic offset to plot the reconstruction forward on the chart, preventing overlap with current price action.
Settings
- TimeFrame: Sets the higher timeframe for analysis (e.g., 1H, 4H, Daily, Weekly, Monthly).
- Profile Offset: Controls how many bars forward the footprint visualization is projected on the chart.
- Min Period Profile: Defines the minimum number of bars required to generate a profile for the selected timeframe.
- Show Dashboard: Toggles the visibility of the HTF Bias dashboard in the top right corner.
- Bullish/Bearish Color: Customizes the visual representation of upward and downward price pressure and candle structure.
FAQ
How do I access HTF Candle Footprint?
You can get access on the LuxAlgo Library for charting platforms like TradingView, MetaTrader (MT4/MT5), and NinjaTrader for free.
Can I use this on any timeframe?
Yes, the tool is designed for multi-timeframe support, allowing you to analyze higher-timeframe candles while trading on a lower-timeframe chart.
What does the POC line represent?
The POC (Point of Control) line represents the specific price level within the higher-timeframe candle that contains the highest amount of traded volume, often acting as a significant level of interest.
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