A Scalping Reference Indicator Combining ATR Pivots, Trend Levels, RSI, and Spread

Summary

This experimental indicator combines several visual references for short-term trading: a pip scale centered on a selected candle’s body, dynamic pivot levels based on volume-weighted OHLC data, a moving-average price level, an RSI display, and a spread alert. The author suggests using the pip scale, moving average, and RSI relative to their reference levels to judge directional bias. Pivot levels combine weighted price data from a selected number of M5 bars with a range derived from recent highs, lows, and ATR, so changing the period affects how quickly the levels expand and contract.

The tool is intended mainly for M1–M15 charts, though it can be used on other timeframes. Example settings include an H1 EMA and an intraday pivot period, but these are personal preferences rather than validated parameters. The document explains the display and its rules of thumb; it offers no backtest or evidence that the signals predict returns. The spread alert highlights when spread is large relative to ATR, which can help flag unfavorable trading conditions.

Key ideas

• The pip scale uses the selected candle’s body midpoint as a zero reference for judging price position.
• Dynamic pivot levels combine volume-weighted OHLC data with an ATR-based range adjustment.
• A moving-average level and RSI reading provide additional directional context.
• The spread alert compares spread with ATR and changes chart colors when its configured threshold is reached.
• The indicator is presented as a visual aid for scalping, without performance validation.

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