Supply Demand Profiles
Sep 14, 2023
The Supply Demand Profiles tool for trading platforms like TradingView, MetaTrader, and NinjaTrader is a powerful charting tool that gives traders insights into traded volumes at all price levels over a designated period. This tool emphasizes key trading concepts such as supply & demand zones, volume distribution, and market sentiment, enabling traders to identify dominant price levels and analyze trading activity over a user-specified range. Uniquely, this version of the tool leverages different volume data sources and employs various polarity methods to separate total volume into up (price-increasing) or down (price-decreasing) trades.
How to Trade Using Supply Demand Profiles?
In trading, supply and demand zones manifest as horizontal areas within the selected range, enabling traders to visually track price interactions. Recognizing these zones can aid in anticipating potential price movements.
On the profile's right, the volume profile provides a detailed view of trade activity across price levels, highlighting the value area where a specified percentage of total volume was traded. Significant levels, such as the point of control, value area high/low levels, and profile extremes, are easily identifiable.
The profile's left side displays a sentiment profile, offering insights into trader sentiment at various price points.
Key Details of Supply Demand Profiles
Diverse Volume Data Sources
Traders can choose between 'volume'—representing total recorded trades at each bar—and 'volume delta', showcasing the net demand based on the difference between buying and selling volumes.
Polarity Assessment Methods
The tool offers multiple options for evaluating bar polarity (bullish or bearish)—including 'bar polarity', 'bar buying/selling pressure', 'intrabar polarity', 'intrabar buying/selling pressure', and 'heikin ashi bar polarity'. This interactive feature allows easy adjustment of intervals by selecting and moving indicator points on the chart.
Optimizing Supply Demand Profiles Settings
The Supply Demand Profiles indicator provides numerous settings for customization:
Calculation Customization
- Volume Data Source and Polarity: Define your preferred data source and polarity method for precise readings.
- Lower Timeframe Precision: Relevant when 'Intrabar (LTF)' options are utilized.
- Value Area Volume %: Set the percentage value for calculating the value area.
Presentation Configuration
- Supply & Demand Zones Visibility: Control the visibility of these key zones.
- Volume Profile Visibility: Toggle visibility of the volume profile details.
- Sentiment Profile Visibility: Manage the sentiment profile visualization.
Advanced Presentation Options
- Value Area High (VAH) & Value Area Low (VAL): Configure visibility and colors for important lines.
- Point of Control (POC): Control and customize the primary control line.
Supply & Demand Specifics
- Threshold Value %: Define thresholds for identifying supply/demand zones.
- Zone Color Customization: Personalize color settings for the zones.
Volume Profile Enhancements
- Volume Colors: Adjust the colors for up/down volume indications.
- Value Area Colors: Customize the value area's color settings.
Sentiment Profile Customization
- Sentiment Colors: Personalize bullish/bearish color settings.
- Value Area Sentiment Colors: Adjust colors for sentiment depiction in value areas.
Miscellaneous Options
- Number of Rows & Placement: Define the profile's row count and display location.
- Profile Width %: Modify the width relative to the profile range.
- Profile Price Levels: Toggle displaying of price levels.
- Background Colors: Set background fills for profiles and value areas.
- Interactive Range Adjustment: Easily modify the range by moving chart points or set start/end times manually.
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FAQ
How can I access the Supply Demand Profiles indicator?
You can get access on the LuxAlgo Library for charting platforms like TradingView, MetaTrader (MT4/MT5), and NinjaTrader for free.
What makes the Supply Demand Profiles tool stand out?
Its ability to utilize multiple volume data sources and advanced polarity methods makes it a versatile tool.
Can I customize the colors and visibility of profile elements?
Yes, numerous customization options are available for colors, zones, and profiles.
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