New York ORB Strategy Indicator
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Lukas Szyry
Gold Trading Specialist | XAUUSD Expert Advisor Developer
Passionate about algorithmic trading and institutional market structure. My focus is on robust, non-martingale systems for long-term account growth.
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New York ORB Strategy Indicator — Smart Session Reversal Precision
New York ORB Strategy Indicator is an advanced indicator for MetaTrader 5 that combines classic session time-window analysis with the precision of modern Smart Money Concepts (SMC). Instead of blindly trading breakouts, it uses a 4-phase engine to wait for liquidity sweeps and institutional displacements for highly precise reversal entry signals.
Trading Strategy
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4-Phase Session Matrix: The algorithm marks the Asian Range (accumulation), waits for false breakouts during the London session (manipulation), and utilizes the New York Opening Range (ORB) for the validated breakout (expansion).
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SMC & Multi-Timeframe: Analyzes M15 and M5 in parallel, identifies Fair Value Gaps (FVG) as well as order blocks (supply/demand zones) after the NY breakout, and waits for their retest.
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Engulfing Trigger Logic: Signals are only generated when the price is inside the target zone and forms a confirming M5 engulfing candlestick pattern.
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Visual Chart Mapping: Draws all relevant zones (Asia Range, NY ORB, FVGs, order blocks) and signal arrows in color on the chart for real-time tracking.
Analysis & Signal Engine
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Real-time Popup Alerts: Sends immediate notifications in MetaTrader when all criteria are met, including exact entry, stop loss, and take profit prices.
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Calculated Target Levels (SL/TP): Dynamically projects the optimal stop-loss level (based on zone structure + buffer) and take-profit level according to your chosen risk-reward ratio (RRR).
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Intelligent Signal Filtering: Prevents multiple and false signals on the same day once a valid setup for the session has been identified.
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Status Monitor: Displays current market status, active zones, and determined trade bias (BUY / SELL / NEUTRAL) directly as a clear dashboard on the chart.
Important Application Notes
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Chart & Frequency: Apply on M5 (M15 runs automatically in the background). Acts highly selectively like a sniper – zero-signal days are normal if market structure is lacking.
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Requirements & Broker: RAW ECN account with low spreads recommended.
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GMT Offset: Correct GMT offset setting of your broker is strictly required for accurate session time evaluation.
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Pure Indicator: This tool does not execute automated trades. Actual order placement remains entirely in the hands of the trader.
Disclaimer & Risk Warning
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General Risk: Forex, Gold, and CFDs carry significant financial risks up to total loss. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
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Broker Differences: Results vary depending on broker (spreads, liquidity, GMT offset). Correct GMT setting is essential.
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System Limits: No indicator completely eliminates market risk.
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Recommendation & Philosophy: Extensive demo testing to verify logic and GMT settings is strongly recommended. Precision over actionism – the indicator never forces signals.

