Repaints AGAIG A Choice Chart Setup for Trading or Scalping with ThinkOrSwim

[wfig]

oh ok thank you

 

[antwerks]

oh ok thank you

Most all of the GEX and OI and support and resistance - supply and demand are looking at the "same things" either directly or indirectly. Blocks and FVG and even Moving Averages are driven by price action and volume. I have found that using a good supply and demand or support resistance script draws in the similar zones as each other.
Why This Happens

1. Price Action as the Common Thread: (candlesticks)
   • All these tools are derived from or react to price movements. Support/resistance levels are where price historically reverses or consolidates due to buying/selling pressure. MAs smooth price action to show trends, often acting as dynamic support/resistance. FVGs (gaps between candles with unbalanced volume) and block trades (large orders) reflect price areas where significant activity occurred, influencing future levels.
   • Price is the universal language of markets, and volume amplifies its significance. When price stalls or reverses, it leaves footprints (e.g., FVGs, high OI) that multiple indicators pick up.
2. Volume and Order Flow: (bright green and red blocks)
   • Supply/demand zones are defined by high-volume nodes where buyers or sellers dominated. GEX (options gamma exposure) measures how market makers adjust positions based on options activity, often near strike prices with high OI, which can act as support/resistance. Block trades (e.g., 10,000+ shares) signal institutional interest, reinforcing these zones.
   • Volume indicates commitment is the why. High OI or gamma flipping (where delta hedging intensifies) creates liquidity pools, aligning with supply/demand areas where price action pivots.
3. Interconnected Data Sources:
   • OI reflects open options contracts, concentrated at key strikes (e.g., $70 for KR), which often coincide with historical support/resistance from price action or MAs. FVGs, a newer concept from ICT trading, mark inefficiencies filled by price, overlapping with supply/demand zones where orders cluster.
   • Market participants (retail, institutions) react to the same data as past price, volume, and options flow—creating self-fulfilling prophecies at these levels.
4. Empirical Alignment:
   • Our experience with a supply/demand script matching other zones is backed by studies (e.g., from TradeStation, TradingView and TOS communities) showing that 70–80% of support/resistance levels identified by different methods (e.g., pivot points, Fibonacci, volume profiles) converge within 1–2% of each price. This is because all methods ultimately reflect where market memory (orders, psychology) resides.

There are always Nuances and Exceptions

• Not Always Identical: While the zones often overlap, the precision varies. GEX might pinpoint a $69.50 strike due to options pinning, while a supply zone might span $69–$70 based on candlestick rejection. MAs (e.g., 50-day at $68) might lag slightly, missing sharp FVG fills.
• Context Matters: On low-volume stocks, indicators might diverge (e.g., OI thin, no blocks), reducing alignment. On high-volume stocks like SPY, convergence is stronger.
• Dynamic vs. Static: FVGs and blocks are event-driven (short-term), while MAs are trend-based (longer-term), so their zones might shift over time. (tuning is imperative)

A “good supply and demand or support resistance script draws in similar zones” suggests we use a robust method (e.g., one based on volume-weighted price levels or pivot highs/lows). This aligns with market microstructure theory, where liquidity pools (supply/demand) attract price action, reinforcing other indicators. For example, on KR (recently ~$68–70), a supply zone at $73.97 (August high) would likely match high OI strikes and a 200-day MA pullback.

How we would perform Practical Implication using the supply and Demand with other tools

Since these tools “look at the same things,” you can cross-validate them. A script marking supply/demand zones (e.g., from prior highs/lows with volume spikes) can be enhanced by overlaying GEX data (via options chains) or FVGs (via candlestick gaps). This confluence strengthens trade decisions—e.g., buying at $68 with support from an MA, OI, and a demand zone. (my chart for instance)

All that to say my statement is mostly true because GEX, OI, support/resistance, supply/demand, blocks, FVGs, and MAs are all driven by price action and volume, leading to overlapping zones. The “why” lies in their shared reliance on market memory and liquidity. The script’s success confirms this synergy—keep refining it by testing against options data or block trade indicators (e.g., from Trade Ideas).

You don't want to crowd your charts so try just the Supply and Demand study and watch how price action goes up to or drops down to that exact point most of the time and when it breaks watch for retesting and breakouts.

INDICATOR https://tos.mx/!XiDOjT9U

 

[antwerks]

oh ok thank you

Just a little stock trading tip:
Using these supply and demand zones will help build patience in trading and help legitimize your entry and exit points. It can help set hard limits and identify stop loss and stops for your options. Used with ATR and RSI or other momentum type indicators will add a sense of urgency when needed and a self confidence of price selection.

 

[wfig]

Thank you very much for the tips

 

[Daniel0321]

@cricksdds

AGAIG: A Choice Chart Setup for Trading or Scalping
Might be the best?​

shared Chart Link: http://tos.mx/!3cBl144F MUST follow these instructions for loading shared links.

I’m always looking for the best trading (scalping) chart, and this is what I’m currently using. First, a big thanks to all the other posters who share their material (I check nearly every post made to this website).

In order for this chart to show more plainly I have taken the after-hours off (normally used by me) and I am showing smaller candles than I personally use, although my favorite is the 5-min. chart with slightly larger Heikin Ashi Candles for trading (scalping) which I use every day.

In this chart I have moved my histogram bars from the lower to the upper chart and, as you can see, they encompass the chart vertically when present. (My brain cell more easily focuses on less to look at and easily see when those bars appear)…!!

When the Red or Green Histogram Bar appears, it means that two indicators are in agreement (the Short/Long 1.75 ATR Chart Bubbles and the 2.0 ATR Histogram Bars). You can see that many of my other AGAIG Arrows are in agreement as well. Since these indicators can repaint, it’s always best to have multiple indicators in agreement before placing trades.

This charting will work on other time frames, and you can pick any favorite stocks to watch. As you can see from these two charts, you don’t need to scan a lot of charts to make a happy trading day. Some of the others I like are AMD, ENPH, PLTR, AMZN, etc. (ones with close Bid/Ask and 5+ ATR (Average True Range). In these two charts, we are looking at the intraday movement within the larger ATR for 4/4/25.

As always, happy trading!

Good afternoon,
I am new to the Forum. The scripts you have written look great. Is there an instruction thread on how to utilze this script anywhere?
Thank you

 

[0DTE_OPTIONS]

AGAIG: A Choice Chart Setup for Trading or Scalping
Might be the best?​

shared Chart Link: http://tos.mx/!3cBl144F MUST follow these instructions for loading shared links.

I’m always looking for the best trading (scalping) chart, and this is what I’m currently using. First, a big thanks to all the other posters who share their material (I check nearly every post made to this website).

In order for this chart to show more plainly I have taken the after-hours off (normally used by me) and I am showing smaller candles than I personally use, although my favorite is the 5-min. chart with slightly larger Heikin Ashi Candles for trading (scalping) which I use every day.

In this chart I have moved my histogram bars from the lower to the upper chart and, as you can see, they encompass the chart vertically when present. (My brain cell more easily focuses on less to look at and easily see when those bars appear)…!!

When the Red or Green Histogram Bar appears, it means that two indicators are in agreement (the Short/Long 1.75 ATR Chart Bubbles and the 2.0 ATR Histogram Bars). You can see that many of my other AGAIG Arrows are in agreement as well. Since these indicators can repaint, it’s always best to have multiple indicators in agreement before placing trades.

This charting will work on other time frames, and you can pick any favorite stocks to watch. As you can see from these two charts, you don’t need to scan a lot of charts to make a happy trading day. Some of the others I like are AMD, ENPH, PLTR, AMZN, etc. (ones with close Bid/Ask and 5+ ATR (Average True Range). In these two charts, we are looking at the intraday movement within the larger ATR for 4/4/25.

As always, happy trading!

Thanks much for sharing your workspace—it looks really well thought out. I am really moved by the point that you mentioned in one of your posts that this chart should be able to provide 90% accuracy.I have few queries on entry point - if you can please answer at your convenience :-

• After 10:00 a.m. EST, do you wait for a fresh signal (LONG/SHORT) or are pre-market/early signals still valid in your approach in which case you buy position even before 10:00 AM.
• Do you treat 10:00 as a “reset point” for entries (since opening volatility has passed), or do you still ride the initial move if it’s strong?
• If a stock has already moved sharply by 10:00, do you wait for a pullback/retest, or do you enter on continuation?

Thanks much for your contributions !!

 

[TechGuy]

I have had that problem occasionally - under your studies and strategies replace the code with this code?

# AsGoodAsItGets Lower Indicator
#CSR Buy/Sell Arrows with Short/Long Bubbles
#Developed 4-23-23 First Edition 8-23-22 Revised
#Updated 3/16/24 by C. Ricks
#Moved to Upper by C.Ricks

declare upper;

input atrreversal =2.0;

def priceh = MovingAverage(AverageType.EXPONENTIAL, high, 5);
def pricel = MovingAverage(AverageType.EXPONENTIAL, low, 5);

def EIL = ZigZagHighLow("price h" = priceh, "price l" = pricel, "percentage reversal" = .01, "absolute reversal" = .05, "atr length" = 5, "atr reversal" = atrreversal).lastL;
def EIH = ZigZagHighLow("price h" = priceh, "price l" = pricel, "percentage reversal" = .01, "absolute reversal" = .05, "atr length" = 5, "atr reversal" = atrreversal).lastH;

plot signaldown = !isNAN(EIH);
signaldown.SetPaintingStrategy(PaintingStrategy.SQUARED_HISTOGRAM);
signaldown.DefineColor("signaldown", Color.Red);

plot signalrevBot = !isNaN(EIL);

Signalrevbot.SetPaintingStrategy(PaintingStrategy.SQUARED_HISTOGRAM);
signalrevBot.DefineColor("signalrevBot", Color.Green);

input usealerts = yes;
alert(usealerts and signaldown[1] == 1, "SHORT", alert.bar, sound.ring);
alert(usealerts and signalrevbot[1] == 1, "LONG", alert.bar, sound.ring);

Is it possible to scan on a bull or a bear signal?

 

[useThinkScript]

Is it possible to scan on a bull or a bear signal?

read here as to scanning AGAIG setups:
https://usethinkscript.com/threads/...ing-with-thinkorswim.20844/page-4#post-155104

 

[csricksdds]

Is it possible to scan on a bull or a bear signal?

I don't do any scanning but I don't think one can scan repainting indicators.

 

[smadabushi]

@csricksdds Great stuff!! For some reason I am unable to get the colors to be red and green for the bars. Any insight on what I am missing? I looked at the code and may shift to blue an white but I only get these pink and baby blue. Thanks in advance

Started from scratch with link and set up my chart with a few other items and GTG.
View attachment 24525

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Where can I find WST_Heatmap_Secured?

 

[rcgonzalez]

AGAIG: Una configuración de gráfico de elección para trading o scalping
¿Podría ser el mejor?​

Enlace del gráfico compartido: http://tos.mx/!3cBl144F DEBE seguir estas instrucciones para cargar enlaces compartidos.

Siempre busco el mejor gráfico de trading (scalping), y este es el que uso actualmente. En primer lugar, muchas gracias a todos los demás usuarios que comparten su material (reviso casi todas las publicaciones en este sitio web).

Para que este gráfico se muestre más claramente, he quitado el after-hours (normalmente utilizado por mí) y estoy mostrando velas más pequeñas que las que uso personalmente, aunque mi favorito es el gráfico de 5 minutos con velas Heikin Ashi ligeramente más grandes para operar (scalping) que uso todos los días.

En este gráfico, he movido las barras del histograma de la parte inferior a la superior y, como pueden ver, las abarcan verticalmente cuando aparecen. (Mi neurona se concentra con mayor facilidad en menos cosas y veo fácilmente cuándo aparecen esas barras).

Cuando aparece la barra roja o verde del histograma, significa que dos indicadores coinciden (las burbujas del gráfico ATR corto/largo de 1,75 y las barras del histograma ATR de 2,0). Puedes ver que muchas de mis otras flechas AGAIG también coinciden. Dado que estos indicadores pueden repintarse, siempre es recomendable que varios indicadores coincidan antes de operar.

Este gráfico funciona en otros marcos temporales, y puedes elegir tus acciones favoritas para observar. Como puedes ver en estos dos gráficos, no necesitas consultar muchos para tener un buen día de trading. Otros que me gustan son AMD, ENPH, PLTR, AMZN, etc. (con precios de oferta/demanda cercanos y un ATR (rango verdadero promedio) de más de 5). En estos dos gráficos, observamos el movimiento intradía dentro del ATR más amplio para el 25/4/2019.

Como siempre, ¡feliz trading!

Buenos dias, Can I use AGAIG in futures ES o NQ ?.Thanks in advance

 

[csricksdds]

Buenos dias, Can I use AGAIG in futures ES o NQ ?.Thanks in advance

Yes to my knowledge you can

 

[TechGuy]

use this one https://tos.mx/!1zmLTkNV

# AsGoodAsItGets Lower Indicator
#CSR Buy/Sell Arrows with Short/Long Bubbles
#Developed 4-23-23 First Edition 8-23-22 Revised
#Updated 3/16/24 by C. Ricks

declare lower;
declare real_size;

input atrreversal = 2.0;

def priceh = MovingAverage(AverageType.EXPONENTIAL, high, 5);
def pricel = MovingAverage(AverageType.EXPONENTIAL, low, 5);

def EIL = ZigZagHighLow("price h" = priceh, "price l" = pricel, "percentage reversal" = .01, "absolute reversal" = .05, "atr length" = 5, "atr reversal" = atrreversal).lastL;
def EIH = ZigZagHighLow("price h" = priceh, "price l" = pricel, "percentage reversal" = .01, "absolute reversal" = .05, "atr length" = 5, "atr reversal" = atrreversal).lastH;

def signaldown = !isNAN(EIH);
AddVerticalLine(!isNAN(EIH),"SHORT", color.red,curve.long_dash);

def signalrevBot = !isNaN(EIL);
AddVerticalLine(!isNAN(EIL),"LONG", color.Green,curve.long_dash);

input usealerts = yes;
alert(usealerts and signaldown[1] == 1, "Short", alert.bar, sound.ding);
alert(usealerts and signalrevbot[1] == 1, "Long", alert.bar, sound.ding);

use this one https://tos.mx/!1zmLTkNV

# AsGoodAsItGets Lower Indicator
#CSR Buy/Sell Arrows with Short/Long Bubbles
#Developed 4-23-23 First Edition 8-23-22 Revised
#Updated 3/16/24 by C. Ricks

declare lower;
declare real_size;

input atrreversal = 2.0;

def priceh = MovingAverage(AverageType.EXPONENTIAL, high, 5);
def pricel = MovingAverage(AverageType.EXPONENTIAL, low, 5);

def EIL = ZigZagHighLow("price h" = priceh, "price l" = pricel, "percentage reversal" = .01, "absolute reversal" = .05, "atr length" = 5, "atr reversal" = atrreversal).lastL;
def EIH = ZigZagHighLow("price h" = priceh, "price l" = pricel, "percentage reversal" = .01, "absolute reversal" = .05, "atr length" = 5, "atr reversal" = atrreversal).lastH;

def signaldown = !isNAN(EIH);
AddVerticalLine(!isNAN(EIH),"SHORT", color.red,curve.long_dash);

def signalrevBot = !isNaN(EIL);
AddVerticalLine(!isNAN(EIL),"LONG", color.Green,curve.long_dash);

input usealerts = yes;
alert(usealerts and signaldown[1] == 1, "Short", alert.bar, sound.ding);
alert(usealerts and signalrevbot[1] == 1, "Long", alert.bar, sound.ding);

Is it possible to scan for a buy or sell? these signals on many stocks look close to tops or bottoms. Do these short and long signals repaint?

 

[merryDay]

Is it possible to scan for a buy or sell? these signals on many stocks look close to tops or bottoms. Do these short and long signals repaint?

Given the buy and sell are repainters. No, they do not work reliably in scans.
read more:
https://usethinkscript.com/threads/answers-to-commonly-asked-questions.6006/

As the AGAIG long / short signals are repainters. Only use them for confirmation.
read more:
https://usethinkscript.com/threads/...ing-with-thinkorswim.20844/page-4#post-155104
https://usethinkscript.com/threads/why-repainters-have-great-backtested-results.21511/#post-156072
https://usethinkscript.com/threads/...ing-with-thinkorswim.20844/page-6#post-156065

@csricksdds recommends using the repainters as a confirming indicator when used with these non-repainters:
https://usethinkscript.com/threads/agaig-trading-guide-summary-in-thinkorswim.19935/
https://usethinkscript.com/threads/...ses-repaint-indicators-for-thinkorswim.20126/
https://usethinkscript.com/threads/agaig-daytrading-scalping-for-success-in-thinkorswim.20383/