QX Candle Pressure Index is a candle pressure overlay for cTrader that helps traders read how strongly each candle closes within its own range.

Instead of using a separate oscillator window, CPI displays pressure directly on the main chart through compact midpoint markers. This makes it easier to read close strength, bullish or bearish bias, and short-term momentumwith less visual noise.

Main Uses

CPI is designed to help traders:

• evaluate candle close quality
• confirm directional pressure
• assess breakout strength
• read pullbacks more clearly
• spot momentum shifts earlier

How It Works

Each candle is classified by where it closes inside its own range:

• near the high = bullish pressure
• near the low = bearish pressure
• near the middle = neutral pressure

This information is displayed using:

• midpoint pressure markers
• 5 pressure zones
• optional arrows for strong pressure
• optional body overlay

Pressure Zones

CPI separates candles into 5 visual states:

• Strong Buy
• Mild Buy
• Neutral
• Mild Sell
• Strong Sell

This helps traders identify whether a move is strong, weak, or balanced.

Main Features

Midpoint Pressure Markers

Compact visual markers anchored at the candle midpoint.

5 Pressure Zones

Clear separation between strong, mild, and neutral closes.

Skip Forming Bar

Ignores the live candle until it closes for more stable readings.

Hide Neutral Markers

Keeps the chart cleaner by showing only directional candles.

Arrow Modes

Highlights strong bullish or bearish candles visually.

Body Overlay

Adds a subtle extra layer for easier chart reading.

Main Parameters and How to Use Them

Draw Bars Back

Controls how many past candles are shown.

Skip Forming Bar

Turn on for closed-bar reading and more stable signals.

Mild Threshold

Defines when a candle stops being neutral.

Strong Threshold

Defines when pressure becomes strong.

Hide Neutral Markers

Use for a cleaner directional view.

Arrow Mode

Choose between no arrows, arrows on every strong candle, or arrows only on strong transitions.

Marker Scale / Width / Opacity

Adjust the visual appearance to fit your chart style.

Best Used For

• trend continuation confirmation
• breakout quality assessment
• pullback analysis
• short-term momentum reading
• cleaner price-action interpretation

Summary

QX Candle Pressure Index is a clean visual tool for traders who want to read candle pressure directly on the chart, without adding another indicator pane.