OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
Label GAP Open %
Functional Description:
The "GAP % open label" indicator is designed to calculate and instantly display the percentage gap at which an asset opens for the current session. Unlike standard indicators that track real-time price changes, this tool specifically anchors its calculation between today's opening price and the previous regular session's closing price (4:00 PM EST). This provides a static, precise data point that serves as a reliable psychological reference throughout the entire trading day.
Strategic Utility:
This tool is particularly valuable for traders focusing on high-volatility US equities, such as tech stocks or crypto-related assets. By displaying the opening gap directly on the chart with a clean, minimalist design, it allows for quick identification of the market's initial bias. It supports decision-making for "gap and go" strategies or for spotting potential mean-reversion opportunities when the price attempts to fill the opening gap, helping traders manage risk near key institutional liquidity levels.
The "GAP % open label" indicator is designed to calculate and instantly display the percentage gap at which an asset opens for the current session. Unlike standard indicators that track real-time price changes, this tool specifically anchors its calculation between today's opening price and the previous regular session's closing price (4:00 PM EST). This provides a static, precise data point that serves as a reliable psychological reference throughout the entire trading day.
Strategic Utility:
This tool is particularly valuable for traders focusing on high-volatility US equities, such as tech stocks or crypto-related assets. By displaying the opening gap directly on the chart with a clean, minimalist design, it allows for quick identification of the market's initial bias. It supports decision-making for "gap and go" strategies or for spotting potential mean-reversion opportunities when the price attempts to fill the opening gap, helping traders manage risk near key institutional liquidity levels.
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.
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.
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.
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.