🎯 Purpose #

This module automatically detects a consolidation within the CBDR time range (1:00 PM – 11:00 PM NY time), then duplicates it to help you anticipate potential daily highs and lows.

The idea is simple:

Identify a real accumulation phase inside the CBDR → Project this zone → Define possible reaction levels.

💡 The indicator does not duplicate the time range, but rather a specific consolidation detected within that range (based on the selected timeframe).

✅ Step 1: Enable the STD Module #

In the Momentum Structure indicator settings:

1. Check “Show” to activate STD display
2. Choose your analysis timeframe:
   • 5 min
   • 10 min
   • 15 min (default)

⚠️ Important: the chart’s timeframe must be less than or equal to the one selected for STD.

Examples:

• Chart 15m, STD 15m → ✅ OK
• Chart 5m, STD 15m → ✅ OK
• Chart 1m, STD 5m → ✅ OK
• Chart 1H, STD 15m → ❌ Won’t display

🕐 Step 2: Define the Search Time Range #

By default, the indicator looks for a consolidation between 13:00 and 23:00 (New York time) — these are the classic CBDR hours according to ICT, as they often correspond to consolidation phases.

💡 These hours are based on the timezone you selected in the general settings.

To stick to the ICT methodology, make sure you’re using the America/New_York timezone.

🧠 Step 3: Filter Out Bad Consolidations #

The “Max pip %” setting allows you to limit the size of the detected consolidation.

By default, it’s set to 25.

This means the indicator will only detect a consolidation if its size (in pips) does not exceed the chosen threshold.

💡 This filter helps prevent volatile price movements from being misinterpreted as true consolidations.

⬆️⬇️ Step 4: Set the Number of Duplications #

You can customize the number of duplications above and below the original zone:

• Upward: number of bullish duplications (potential resistance levels)
• Downward: bearish duplications (potential support levels)

🎨 Step 5: Customize the Display #

The indicator includes several styling options:

• Main Box: color of the original consolidation zone
• Background: fill color for the duplication zones
• Midlines: displays the center line (50%) of each duplication
• Style, thickness, and color of lines: adjust visuals to your preferences

💡 Midlines are often just as relevant as the outer levels, as they correspond to the center of gravity of an accumulation zone — a frequent reaction area.

🧪 Usage Example #

1. You’re on the EURUSD 15-minute chart
2. You activate the STD with the 13:00–23:00 NY time range
3. The indicator detects a consolidation within this range (based on the selected timeframe)
4. The configured duplications (e.g. 3 above, 3 below) appear around the detected consolidation
5. Price reaches the 2nd upward duplication, which corresponds to a filled BPR and a filled Daily FVG
6. Sharp rejection → reversal → move toward the lower STD duplication

💡 This rejection becomes relevant not because of the STD level alone, but due to its confluence with other key institutional elements.

🧠 Best Practices #

• Never trade solely based on price touching a duplication — assess the context, price behavior, and look for confluence
• Use midlines to fine-tune your entries/exits for scalping or intraday
• Combine with other elements like PO3, FVG, SMT… to validate your scenarios