TrendCatcher FVG
- Indicators
- Luca Enrico Mattei
- Version: 1.0
- Activations: 5
TrendCatcher FVG is an indicator for traders who follow Smart Money Concepts (SMC).
It detects Fair Value Gaps (FVG, ICT three-candle pattern), plots the gap box and the Central Line (CE, 50%), and displays reference levels (Entry, Stop Loss, Take Profit 1 and Take Profit 2) directly on the chart. The tool is designed as a visual aid and does not place or manage orders.
How It Works
The indicator scans each bar and identifies bullish or bearish Fair Value Gaps using either wicks or bodies, depending on user settings.
Entry is displayed when a bar closes at the Central Line (50%) of the gap.
Stop Loss is aligned with the opposite edge of the gap, while TP1 and TP2 are placed at 1R and 2R.
An information panel shows the last detected setup with time, Entry, SL, TP1 and TP2 values.
Additional features include:
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Automatic detection of bullish and bearish FVGs
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CE (50%) Entry with Stop Loss and Take Profit levels
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Outline-only boxes for clear visualization even with multiple gaps
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Default configuration displaying the last three gaps with right-side labels
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Alerts providing full setup information (Entry, SL, TP1, TP2)
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Adjustable minimum gap size to filter out very small inefficiencies
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Designed to operate on all symbols and timeframes
Default Settings
Out of the box, the indicator is configured as follows:
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Detection of FVGs by wicks (ICT logic)
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Minimum gap size = 50 points (user-adjustable)
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Entry at CE (50%) confirmed by candle close
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Visual objects: outline-only boxes, CE line, Entry/SL/TP levels with labels
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Panel displayed in the top-left corner of the chart
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Display of the last three gaps with right-side labels active
These parameters can be modified by the user to adapt the indicator to specific instruments or trading styles.
Important
The FVG box remains visible until the gap is completely filled.
This means that a setup may remain on the chart even after the signal has been generated.
Before acting, users should check the setup time and verify whether price has already moved toward Stop Loss or Take Profit.
The indicator is intended for charting and analysis purposes only. It does not open or manage positions.
Key Features
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Identification of bullish and bearish FVGs
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Reference levels for Entry, Stop Loss, Take Profit 1 and Take Profit 2 displayed directly on chart
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Outline-only gap boxes for clarity when multiple FVGs are active
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On-chart information panel summarizing the latest setup
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Alerts that include complete setup details (Entry, SL, TP1, TP2)
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Based on non-repainting logic
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Adjustable minimum gap size and customizable colors/styles
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Designed to operate on all instruments and timeframes supported by MetaTrader
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Optional filters: ATR% band, daily trend filter, Accumulation/Distribution relative to EMA200, Friday session skip
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