The Wave-PM (Whistler Active Volatility Energy - Price Mass) indicator is an oscillator described in Mark Whistler's book 'Volatility Illuminated'.
The Wave-PM was specifically designed to help read cycles of volatility. When visualizing volatility cycles as a heatmap we can get a clear overview of market volatility phases on multiple timeframes, and more importantly as traders give us insight into 'potential' volatility from to pent up energy signaled by the blue and green plumes which invariably give way to big moves signaled by the orange and red plumes.
This indicator can be quite GPU intensive, so simple and also line based visualization methods are included. Also, its free and open source so go ahead and hack it to your hearts content. Enjoy!
The Wave-PM was specifically designed to help read cycles of volatility. When visualizing volatility cycles as a heatmap we can get a clear overview of market volatility phases on multiple timeframes, and more importantly as traders give us insight into 'potential' volatility from to pent up energy signaled by the blue and green plumes which invariably give way to big moves signaled by the orange and red plumes.
This indicator can be quite GPU intensive, so simple and also line based visualization methods are included. Also, its free and open source so go ahead and hack it to your hearts content. Enjoy!
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Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
For quick access on a chart, add this script to your favorites — learn more here.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.