Bitcoin Power Law Clock

The Bitcoin Power Law Clock is a unique trading indicator inspired by the work of Giovanni Santostasi, Ph.D., that transforms Bitcoin's long-term price dynamics into a visually intuitive clock format. Built upon the principles of the Bitcoin Power-Law Theory, this tool wraps Bitcoin's historical price movement around a 12-hour spiral, marking key cycle points at 12, 3, 6, and 9—just like a traditional clock face. This allows traders to easily identify Bitcoin’s position within its macro market cycle and assess whether it’s trending toward a market top or bottom.

How to Trade the Bitcoin Power Law Clock Indicator?

The Bitcoin Power Law Clock is designed for use on the 1D timeframe of the INDEX:BTCUSD ticker. This setup is required for the indicator to function properly due to its underlying time-based structure and price transformation logic.

In this visually striking representation:

• The Bitcoin price and average lines are spiraled, with the current price shown as a “clock hand” pointing to a specific time.
• The 12, 3, 6, and 9-hour marks represent crucial cycle points according to the Power-Law Theory—these often align with historical tops, mid-cycle consolidations, bottoms, and early-cycle rallies.
• In the example shown, the Bitcoin price is placed around 10:20, suggesting it’s in the final stages of an upward cycle, heading toward a top.

This spiral-based design helps traders intuitively understand cycle timing, long-term positioning, and when to consider strategic entries or exits based on macro dynamics.

Customize Every Visual Element of the Clock

Enable or Disable Visual Components

Traders have full control over the visual representation of the Power Law Clock. Every element—from the spiral lines to the cycle hour labels—can be toggled on or off depending on your preference.

You can:

• Simplify the chart by disabling the price spiral, average spiral, or curved mode.
• Remove annotations like halving markers, price scales, or clock handles.
• Even clear the chart entirely by disabling all visual components.

This flexibility allows for a clean workspace or a highly detailed view tailored to your analysis style.

Auto Scale the Spiral for Any Display

The auto-scale feature ensures the spiral adapts to any screen resolution or zoom level, making the indicator suitable for all devices and layout preferences.

• Enabled by default, auto-scale adjusts the size of the spiral dynamically.
• You can disable auto-scale and define your own fixed size directly in the settings panel for consistent visual control.

This makes it easy to fit the clock into your multi-indicator chart setup or use it as a standalone focal point.

SETTINGS

Price

• Price Spiral: Toggle visibility, color, and enable/disable curved rendering
• Average Spiral: Toggle visibility, color, and enable/disable curved rendering

Style

• Auto Scale: Enable/disable automatic scaling; set manual fixed size
• Lines Width: Adjust thickness of price and average spiral lines
• Text Size: Modify label size for price/time annotations
• Prices: Show or hide price scales along the x-axis
• Handle: Toggle the clock hand showing current position
• Halvings: Mark past and upcoming Bitcoin halvings
• Hours: Show/hide the key 12, 3, 6, and 9-hour cycle points

Time & Price Dashboard

• Show Dashboard: Toggle visibility of time/price summary
• Location: Choose where the dashboard appears on your chart
• Size: Customize dashboard size for clarity and layout fit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the Bitcoin Power Law Clock indicator?
It’s a Bitcoin trading indicator based on the Bitcoin Power Law Theory. It displays Bitcoin’s long-term price cycle as a spiral clock, with key cycle phases mapped to clock hours.

Who created the theory behind this indicator?
The Power-Law Theory and spiral model were proposed by Giovanni Santostasi, Ph.D., a seasoned Bitcoin analyst with over a decade of price modeling experience.

What timeframe and ticker does it work on?
It is designed exclusively for the 1D timeframe of INDEX:BTCUSD. Other settings may result in inaccurate readings or visual distortions.

How do I customize the elements?
You can enable or disable every visual component—including spirals, handles, halvings, and price labels—via the indicator’s settings menu.

Can I use this on my mobile TradingView app?
Yes, but we recommend enabling auto-scale or setting a fixed size for the best mobile viewing experience.

How can I access the Bitcoin Power Law Clock indicator?
You can get access on the LuxAlgo Library for charting platforms like TradingView, MetaTrader (MT4/MT5), and NinjaTrader for free.