GDXM Session Open Line PO3
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- Versione: 1.8
This indicator is a specialized utility for traders following the ICT (Inner Circle Trader) methodology, specifically focusing on the Power of Three (PO3) concept: Accumulation, Manipulation, and Distribution.
The ICT PO3 Open Line automatically identifies and plots critical opening prices from specific market sessions, allowing you to visualize price action relative to the "True Open" of the day or specific sessions.
Key Features
1. Daily PO3 Open Levels
The indicator tracks and draws horizontal lines at the exact opening price of your chosen sessions. By default, it is optimized for:
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London Open / Pre-Market: Essential for identifying the "Judas Swing" (Manipulation).
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New York Equities Open (9:30 AM EST): The critical opening price for US session trend direction.
2. Multi-Day Historical View
Unlike simple opening line indicators, this tool allows you to project levels for multiple past days ( InpDaysToShow ). This helps you analyze how previous session openings act as support or resistance in the current market environment.
3. Dynamic Future Offset
For the current trading day, the indicator extends the opening line into the "future" (empty chart space) by a customizable number of candles. This makes it easier to see where price is currently trading relative to the open without the line being obscured by current price action.
4. Customizable Visuals & Labels
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Smart Labels: Each line is automatically labeled with its specific time (e.g., "16h30"), positioned cleanly at the end of the line.
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Full Aesthetics Control: Adjust colors, line styles (Solid, Dashed, etc.), thickness, and font settings to match your chart template.
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Automatic Cleanup: The indicator intelligently manages objects, ensuring lines stay within their respective days and don't clutter the chart.
How to use the PO3 Concept
According to ICT principles, the "Open" is the baseline for the day's direction:
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Bullish Day: Price often dips below the opening price (Manipulation/Accumulation) before expanding higher (Distribution).
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Bearish Day: Price often rallies above the opening price (Manipulation/Accumulation) before expanding lower (Distribution).
This indicator provides the exact visual reference needed to see if the price is currently in the "Premium" or "Discount" zone relative to these institutional opening prices.
Technical Parameters
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Days to Show: Set how many historical days you want to track.
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Future Offset: Extends the current day's line into the right margin of the chart.
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H1/H2 Settings: Toggle visibility and set the specific hour/minute for the opening prices you want to track (e.g., London Open, Midnight Open, NY Open).
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Label Settings: Toggle text labels on/off and choose your preferred font.
Design Philosophy: Built for performance and clarity. The indicator uses a lightweight calculation loop that only updates when necessary, ensuring your MT5 platform remains fast and responsive.
Master the Power of Three
Whether you are looking for the Midnight Open or the New York Equities Open, the ICT PO3 Open Line provides the precision required for institutional-grade trading.
