Meridian Order Flow Profiler
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Michael Prescott Burney
I am a professional trader and Expert Advisor developer focused on building high-performance, risk-driven systems for MetaTrader 5. - Version: 1.0
- Activations: 20
Meridian Order Flow Profiler is a MetaTrader 5 analytical visualization indicator designed to display volume-related information within detected market swings. It uses an adaptive ATR-based structural-swing process to identify price legs, then creates a volume-profile representation for each evaluated leg using the volume data available from the broker.
The indicator provides on-chart structural volume profiles, Point of Control (POC) levels, directional volume estimates, and configurable volume-anomaly markers. It is intended to support chart analysis and does not open, modify, or close trades.
Main Features
- Adaptive ATR-based structural swing and leg detection
- Volume-profile visualization for evaluated price legs
- Point of Control (POC) calculation for each displayed profile
- Configurable POC line projection and retest display
- Directional volume estimate and per-leg delta summary
- Configurable volume-anomaly markers
- Canvas-based chart rendering through MetaTrader 5 graphics functions
- Optional chart-theme settings
- Automatic refresh when changing symbol or timeframe
- Designed for use on broker-supported symbols and chart periods
- PDF user manual included with the product package
How the Indicator Works
Meridian Order Flow Profiler identifies price legs using an adaptive ATR-based swing process. The purpose of the swing process is to group price movement into structural segments rather than applying a volume profile to fixed calendar periods alone.
For each evaluated leg, the indicator distributes the available volume information across configured price levels to create a profile display. The precision and meaning of the displayed volume information depend on the quote and volume data provided by the broker, the selected symbol, the chart history available in MetaTrader 5, and the active indicator settings.
The indicator can then identify the price level with the greatest displayed volume within the evaluated leg. This level is shown as the Point of Control (POC). Depending on the configured settings, the POC can be extended forward on the chart until a configured interaction or retest condition occurs.
POC levels, structural legs, volume profiles, directional estimates, and anomaly markers are analytical chart tools. They do not predict future price direction, guarantee support or resistance, identify institutional activity with certainty, or guarantee a trading outcome.
Volume Data and Limitations
MetaTrader 5 volume information depends on the data supplied by the connected broker. For many Forex and CFD symbols, the terminal commonly provides tick volume rather than centralized exchange-traded volume. Some exchange-traded instruments may provide real volume where it is available from the broker.
Meridian Order Flow Profiler visualizes the data available in the terminal. It cannot create centralized order-book information, verify the identity or intent of market participants, or determine whether volume was generated by institutional, retail, buying, or selling activity with certainty.
| Displayed Element | Analytical Purpose |
|---|---|
| Structural leg | A price segment identified by the indicator's adaptive swing process. |
| Volume profile | A visual distribution of the available broker volume data across configured price levels in an evaluated leg. |
| Point of Control (POC) | The price level with the greatest displayed volume within the evaluated profile. |
| Directional volume / delta estimate | An internally derived estimate based on the indicator's calculation method and available price-volume data; it is not a direct record of exchange aggressor-side volume unless the broker data specifically supports such interpretation. |
| Anomaly marker | A configurable visual marker for volume readings that meet the indicator's relative anomaly criteria. |
Point of Control and Profile Tools
The Point of Control identifies the highest-volume price level within a displayed leg according to the indicator's profile calculation. A POC line can be shown on the chart and, when enabled, projected forward according to the selected display and retest settings.
A POC is not a guaranteed reaction level, target, entry signal, or “magnet” price. Price may react at, move through, gap over, or never revisit a displayed POC. Use POC information together with independent market analysis, trade planning, and risk management.
Volume-anomaly markers highlight readings that meet the selected relative-volume criteria. They are intended to make unusual activity easier to review visually. An anomaly marker does not identify a specific participant, confirm “smart money” activity, or ensure that price will react in a particular direction.
Directional Volume Estimate
Meridian Order Flow Profiler can display an internal directional-volume or delta estimate for an evaluated leg. The calculation uses the indicator's configured method to organize available price and volume information into a directional visual summary.
For instruments without exchange-provided aggressor-side volume data, any displayed buy/sell or delta value is an estimate derived from the available broker data and indicator logic. It should not be interpreted as a complete record of executed bid-versus-ask volume, participant identity, or institutional order flow.
Chart Rendering and Theme
The indicator uses MetaTrader 5 graphics functions and canvas-based rendering for its chart displays. This allows volume profiles, POC lines, anomaly markers, and related visual components to be rendered without creating a separate standard chart object for every display element.
An optional chart-theme setting may apply a coordinated visual style to the chart, including selected background, candle, and foreground colors. Chart appearance is a user-interface preference and does not affect the indicator's analytical calculations.
When the chart symbol or timeframe changes, the indicator is designed to rebuild its display using the available data for the new chart context. Rendering speed and visual detail can vary depending on hardware, chart history, indicator settings, the number of bars loaded, and terminal resources.
Markets and Timeframes
Meridian Order Flow Profiler can be attached to broker-supported charts, including Forex pairs, metals such as XAUUSD, indices, crypto CFDs, stocks, and other available instruments. The reliability, depth, and type of volume data can differ substantially between brokers and instruments.
The indicator can be used on available MetaTrader 5 timeframes. For meaningful structural and volume analysis, load sufficient chart history and test settings for the selected symbol and period. Higher-resolution profile settings and extended chart histories can increase calculation and rendering requirements.
How to Use
- Open MetaTrader 5.
- Open the broker-supplied chart for the symbol you want to analyze.
- Select the desired timeframe.
- Attach Meridian Order Flow Profiler to the chart.
- Allow adequate historical data to load before evaluating profiles and swing structure.
- Review the input parameters, including swing sensitivity, profile resolution, POC display, anomaly settings, and chart-theme options.
- Use the displayed information as part of your own independent analysis and risk-management process.
Recommended Use
Meridian Order Flow Profiler is intended as an analytical and visualization tool. It can be used alongside market structure, support and resistance, price action, session context, volatility analysis, and a defined risk-management plan.
Before relying on any display, review its behavior using the selected broker's data and the relevant market. Data quality, tick volume, real volume availability, liquidity, session rules, contract specifications, chart history, and execution conditions vary. The indicator should not be used as the sole basis for a trading decision.
Support and Updates
Support is available through the MQL5 product page. Product updates, when released by the developer, are delivered through the standard MQL5 Market update process. Updates may include compatibility maintenance, corrections, refinements, or feature changes; future updates are not guaranteed.
Important Information
Meridian Order Flow Profiler is a technical-analysis and chart-visualization indicator. It does not place, modify, or close trades and does not provide investment advice. Structural legs, volume profiles, Point of Control levels, directional estimates, delta readings, anomaly markers, and chart visuals are analytical outputs based on available broker data and indicator settings; they do not guarantee future price direction, market participation, institutional activity, trade signals, profits, or future performance. For many Forex and CFD instruments, displayed volume may be tick volume rather than centralized exchange volume. Past price and volume behavior does not guarantee future results. Trading Forex, metals, stocks, indices, crypto assets, CFDs, and other financial products involves substantial risk, including the possible loss of capital. Always use independent analysis, appropriate risk management, and trade only with capital you can afford to lose.
