Volume Profile SAF
- Indicatori
- Ebrah Ssali
- Versione: 1.3
- Attivazioni: 5
Volume Profile SAF - Institutional-Grade Volume-informed Market Structure Indicator
Unlock Professional Market Intelligence with less Effort
Stop guessing. Start seeing. The Volume Profile SAF (Set and Forget) transforms complex market structure analysis into crystal-clear, actionable trading signals that institutional traders pay thousands for. Experience the power of real-time volume profiling, value area tracking, and precision POC cross alerts - all in one lightweight, EA-ready indicator.
What Problem Does This Solve? (Trader's Questions Answered)
| Your Question | Volume Profile SAF Answers |
| Where is institutional money flowing? | Visual volume bars show exact price levels with highest trading activity |
| What's the current market structure? | Clear POC, VAH, VAL lines reveal support/resistance zones |
| When should I enter? | Automatic arrow signals on POC crosses with volume confirmation |
| How strong is the signal? | Bullish/bearish volume split percentages on each bar |
| Where to place stops? | Value Area boundaries provide natural stop loss levels |
| What's the risk? | Visual warnings when price approaches key distribution extremes |
Three Game-Changing Features That Give You An Edge
1. Smart Volume Profile Modes (Set-and-Forget Intelligence)
- Manual Mode: Deep historical analysis with draggable range lines
- Auto Mode: Rolling 100-bar profile perfect for scalping and execution
- Session Mode: Daily/weekly volume profiles for institutional workflow
No more babysitting charts. The indicator automatically maintains live profiles across all timeframes.
2. Real-Time POC Cross Signals (Precision Entries)
When price crosses the Point of Control (highest volume area), you get instant:
- Green Arrow → Price crosses POC upward → Buy Signal
- Red Arrow → Price crosses POC downward → Sell Signal
These aren't just random crosses - they represent price breaking through the most traded area, giving you institutional-level confirmation. (combine this with our Cumulative Volume Delta MAX for even more insightful confluence)
3. Value Area Analysis (Professional Risk Management)
The Value Area (containing 69% of volume) gives you:
- VAH (Value Area High): profit target for longs, stop loss for shorts
- VAL (Value Area Low): Take profit target for shorts, stop loss for longs Take
- Automatic evolution as new volume comes in
Signal Hierarchy and Confluence Framework (High-Confidence Trading)
Level 1: Basic Signal ✅
- POC cross alone (good for scalping)
Level 2: Volume-Confirmed Signal ✅✅
- POC cross + bullish/bearish volume dominance in that area
- Example: POC cross up + 70% bullish volume in that bar = High confidence buy
Level 3: Value Area Breakout ✅✅✅
- POC cross + price breaking through VAH/VAL
- This indicates institutional momentum - Highest confidence
Level 4: Multiple Timeframe Alignment ✅✅✅✅
- POC crosses aligning across M15, H1, H4 timeframes
- The ultimate institutional confirmation (you have to check different time frame charts; we are working on Multi-timeframe version)
Ease of Use and Simple Configuration
Install → Attach → Trade. That's it.
Minimal Settings:
1. Choose Profile Mode (Auto/Session/Manual)
2. Set your preferred colours
3. Enable/disable features as needed
No complex optimization needed. The indicator uses intelligent default settings refined from institutional trading floors.
EA-Ready and Automation Friendly
Every signal is stored in accessible buffers, making this indicator perfect for:
- Automated trading systems (access signals via iCustom())
- Alert systems (email, push notifications, sounds)
- Multi-indicator strategies (combine with our Cumulative Volume Delta MAX, Dynamic Gradient Colour RSI v SMA etc.)
- Backtesting (clean signal history for strategy validation)
Buffer 0: Buy Signals | Buffer 1: Sell Signals - Simple, clean, automation-ready.
Performance and Resource Management
Lightweight Architecture ensures optimal performance:
- Intelligent recalculation only on new bars (not on every tick)
- Smart object management prevents chart clutter
- Minimal CPU usage even on M1 timeframes
- Clean memory handling prevents MT5 crashes
Trade with confidence knowing your platform stays responsive, even with multiple charts and timeframes open.
Who Is This For?
- Day Traders seeking institutional volume insights
- Swing Traders needing clear market structure
- Algorithmic Traders requiring clean signal outputs
- Risk Managers wanting value area boundaries
- All Traders tired of lagging, repainting indicators
What You're NOT Getting
- ❌ No repainting signals
- ❌ No lagging calculations
- ❌ No complicated setup
- ❌ No resource-hogging bloatware
- ❌ No vague, subjective interpretations
Professional-Grade Features Delivered
✅ Real-Time Volume Profile Analysis
✅ Automatic POC Cross Signals with Arrows
✅ Value Area Calculation (VAH/VAL)
✅ Bullish/Bearish Volume Split Visualization
✅ Multi-Mode Operation (Manual/Auto/Session)
✅ EA-Ready Signal Buffers
✅ Intelligent Resource Management
✅ Clean, Professional Visual Output
✅ All Timeframe Compatibility
✅ Institutional-Grade Market Structure Insights
Risk Management Integration
The indicator naturally answers "What's the risk?" by:
1. Visualizing Value Area → Shows high-probability price zones
2. Highlighting Low-Volume Nodes → Warns of potential stop-running areas
3. Showing Volume Imbalances → Identifies weak support/resistance
4. Providing Clear Stop Levels → VAH/VAL offer logical stop placement
Place stops beyond VAL for longs, beyond VAH for shorts - these are natural institutional pain points.
Filter Out Low-Probability Trades
Stop wasting time on weak setups. This filters out noise by:
- Ignoring POC touches - Only alerts on actual crosses
- Highlighting volume extremes - Shows where real interest lies
- Separating bullish/bearish volume - Reveals true market sentiment
- Focusing on value area - Concentrates on high-probability zones
Trade less. Win more. Focus only on institutional-quality setups.
The Ultimate Trading Decision Matrix
When the indicator shows:
1. POC cross + Volume confirmation + Value Area breakout = HIGHEST PROBABILITY TRADE
2. POC cross + Volume confirmation = MEDIUM PROBABILITY TRADE
3. POC cross alone = LOW PROBABILITY TRADE (consider filtering)
This simple framework eliminates emotional trading and provides clear, rules-based decisions.
See What Institutions See - Trade What They Trade
In trading, it's not about working harder - it's about seeing smarter. Volume Profile SAF adds to the "smarter" part.
