APX Flow
APX Flow User Guide
Introduction
The APX Flow indicator is a core component of the APX Trading Indicator Suite, designed to help traders visualize market trends, potential reversals, tops, and bottoms on TradingView charts. It overlays directly on your price chart, providing color-coded bars, dots, trend shading, and labeled signals to assist in identifying bullish and bearish conditions across macro and micro timeframes. This indicator combines elements like moving averages, volatility measures, and momentum oscillators to generate its outputs, but all parameters are pre-configured for optimal performance—no need to adjust underlying calculations.
APX Flow is best used on various assets, including stocks, forex, commodities (with special handling for assets like GOLD, XAUUSD, SILVER, XAGUSD, USOIL, and UKOIL), and cryptocurrencies. It works across different timeframes, but results may vary based on market volatility and chart resolution. Always combine it with other indicators in the suite (such as APX Pressure Boundary, APX Bernoulli Break, APX Venturi Break, and APX RSI) and your own risk management strategies for comprehensive trading decisions.
This guide explains how to add the indicator, configure its settings, interpret its visual elements, and set up alerts. It does not disclose any proprietary algorithms or code details.
Adding the Indicator to Your Chart
Open TradingView: Log in to your TradingView account and open the chart for your desired asset and timeframe.
Access Indicators: Click the "Indicators" button (fx icon) at the top of the chart.
Search for APX Flow: In the search bar, type "APX Flow" (ensure it's the version from crypticcrypto11). Select it from the results.
Add to Chart: Click "Add to Chart" or double-click the indicator name. It will overlay on your price bars.
Customize Settings (Optional): Double-click the indicator name in the chart legend or right-click and select "Settings" to access user inputs (detailed below).
If you encounter issues adding the indicator, ensure you have access to it via your TradingView subscription or invitation (if it's a private script).
User Inputs and Settings
APX Flow comes with a simple set of toggleable options to customize what appears on your chart. All other parameters are hardcoded for consistency and ease of use. Access these via the indicator's settings panel:
Show Reversals (Default: True): Enables or disables the display of reversal signals (labeled "R" shapes in cyan for bullish and yellow for bearish). When enabled, these highlight potential trend shifts.
Show Tops (Default: True): Toggles the display of potential local tops (labeled "T" in orange above the bar). Useful for spotting overbought conditions.
Show Bottoms (Default: True): Toggles the display of potential local bottoms (labeled "B" in blue below the bar). Helpful for identifying oversold opportunities.
Show Trend (Default: True): Enables or disables the APX Trend Flow line and its associated shading. This provides a visual representation of the overall trend direction.
These toggles allow you to declutter the chart if needed, focusing on specific signals. Changes take effect immediately upon saving.
Visual Elements and Interpretation
APX Flow uses a combination of bar colors, dots, lines, shading, and shapes to convey market information. Here's how to read each element:
1. Macro Trend Bar Colors
Green Bars: Indicate a bullish macro trend, where the price is above a long-term average. This suggests upward momentum and potential buying opportunities.
Red Bars: Signal a bearish macro trend, where the price is below the long-term average. This points to downward pressure and possible selling or shorting setups.
Overrides: Certain signals (like reversals, tops, or bottoms) can override these colors for emphasis:
Yellow: Bearish reversal.
Orange: Local top.
Cyan: Bullish reversal.
Blue: Local bottom (though the shape is lime with blue text for visibility).
Usage Tip: Use macro colors as a baseline filter—enter long positions primarily on green bars and shorts on red, unless overridden by other signals.
2. Micro Trend Dots
White Circle Below Bar: Represents a bullish micro trend (price above a short-term average). Appears only when the short-term trend is not flat.
Black Circle Above Bar: Indicates a bearish micro trend (price below the short-term average). Also shown only in non-flat conditions.
No Dot: If the short-term average is relatively flat (minimal slope), no dot appears to avoid noise in ranging markets.
Usage Tip: These dots provide quick confirmation of short-term shifts. Align them with macro colors for confluence—e.g., a white dot on a green bar strengthens a bullish bias.
3. APX Trend Flow Line and Shading
Trend Line: A dynamic line that tracks the trend based on price and volatility. It's colored green for uptrends, red for downtrends, and yellow if flat (neutral).
Shading: Fills the area between the candle midpoint and the trend line:
Green Shading: When the midpoint is above the line (bullish bias).
Red Shading: When the midpoint is below the line (bearish bias).
Transparency is set to make it subtle and non-obstructive.
Usage Tip: The line acts as a support/resistance level. Price above a green line suggests continuation; crossing below a red line may signal weakness. Disable via settings if it overlaps with other overlays.
4. Reversal, Top, and Bottom Shapes
Bullish Reversal ("R" in Cyan Below Bar): Signals a potential shift from downtrend to uptrend, often at support levels with momentum confirmation.
Bearish Reversal ("R" in Yellow Above Bar): Indicates a possible reversal from uptrend to downtrend, typically at resistance with fading momentum.
Local Top ("T" in Orange Above Bar): Highlights overbought conditions in a bullish macro/micro setup, warning of potential pullbacks.
Local Bottom ("B" in Blue Below Bar): Points to oversold areas in a bearish macro/micro context, suggesting bounce opportunities.
Usage Tip: These labels appear sparingly for high-probability setups. Wait for confirmation (e.g., candle close or volume) before acting. They integrate RSI overbought/oversold levels and MACD swings for reliability.
Overall, interpret the chart holistically: Strong trends show aligned colors and dots; reversals/tops/bottoms flag turning points. In flat markets, rely more on shapes and less on trends.
Setting Up Alerts
APX Flow includes built-in alert conditions for real-time notifications. To set them up:
Access Alerts: Right-click on the chart, select "Add Alert," or use the alert icon in the indicator settings.
Select Condition: Choose from the following APX Flow alerts:
Local Top Posted: Triggers on an orange "T" signal.
Local Bottom Posted: Fires on a blue "B" signal.
Bull Reversal Posted: Alerts on a cyan "R" below bar (non-bottom).
Bear Reversal Posted: Notifies on a yellow "R" above bar (non-top).
Bullish Micro Dot Posted: For white dots below bars.
Bearish Micro Dot Posted: For black dots above bars.
Bullish Macro Bar Posted: On green bars without overrides.
Bearish Macro Bar Posted: On red bars without overrides.
Customize Alert: Set frequency (e.g., once per bar close), message, and notification method (email, SMS, webhook, etc.).
Manage Alerts: View and edit in TradingView's Alerts panel.
Usage Tip: Use alerts for timely entries/exits, but avoid over-reliance—combine with price action and risk rules. Test on historical data to understand frequency.
Best Practices and Tips
Timeframe Selection: Effective on 5-minute to daily charts. Lower timeframes for scalping (focus on micro dots/reversals); higher for swing trading (emphasize macro trends).
Asset Compatibility: Works well on trending markets; in ranges, flat EMA detection reduces false signals.
Integration with Suite: Pair with APX Pressure Boundary for volatility bands, APX Bernoulli/Venturi Breaks for breakout confirmation, and APX RSI for momentum filters.
Risk Management: Never use signals in isolation. Set stop-losses based on recent highs/lows or the trend line. Position size appropriately.
Customization: Toggle elements to match your style—e.g., disable shading for cleaner charts.
Backtesting: Use TradingView's replay feature to review historical performance on your assets.
Limitations: Signals are probabilistic; past performance doesn't guarantee future results. Not financial advice—consult professionals.
If you experience unexpected behavior or need troubleshooting, check TradingView help or contact support.
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