Robust range
Uses the main candle-body region to reduce distortion from isolated long wicks.
≋ Calm before the storm
4H Consolidation
Finds symbols that have spent an extended period inside a narrow 4H region with contracting volatility, often contracting volume and little net direction. It does not predict breakout direction; it produces watch candidates.
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Adjustable minimum bars12 / 18 / 24 / 30 / 36 / 48 / 60 bar options.
ATR
Volatility contractionCompares current-window ATR with the previous equal window.
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0–100 consolidation scoreCombines range, duration, directionlessness, ATR, volume and stability.
ATR contraction
A negative percentage indicates volatility has decreased versus the previous equal window.
Volume contraction
Shows how much volume decreased versus the previous equal window.
Directionlessness
Closer to 100 means price moved around but made less net progress.
Low / Mid / High
Classifies where the consolidation sits in the recent 30-day price range.
Short interpretation
Summarizes duration, range, ATR, volume, directionlessness and location for each symbol.
What does strong consolidation look like?
A long duration + narrow range + high directionlessness + ATR contraction is more notable. Volume contraction provides additional support but is not mandatory alone.
What does it not mean?
A high consolidation score does not guarantee an upside breakout or an imminent move. It is a monitoring and screening tool.