๐ VPOC MONTE CARLO EXPECTED VALUE
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Integrated Market Analysis: Volume Profile + Statistical Projection ๐ฏ
๐ฏ WHAT IS IT?
VPOC Monte Carlo Expected Value is a quantitative analysis indicator that combines two professional trading methodologies:
- Market Depth Profile (VPOC) - Identifies where volume is truly concentrated ๐ฆ
- Monte Carlo Simulation - Projects future scenarios based on statistical probabilities ๐
The result is an analysis system that tells you where the money is (Point of Control) and where itโs likely to go (projected Expected Value) ๐ง
โ๏ธ HOW DOES IT WORK?
Module 1: Depth Profile (VPOC) ๐
The indicator analyzes the last 200 bars (configurable) and distributes volume across 30 price levels. It calculates:
- Point of Control (PoC): The price with the highest traded volume - represents market consensus where buyers and sellers were most active โ๏ธ
- Delta: Difference between buying vs selling pressure at each level ๐
- Heatmap: Visualization of activity concentration ๐ฅ
The logic: Price tends to revert toward the PoC because thatโs where most pending liquidity resides. If price is far from the PoC, thereโs a higher probability of return ๐
Module 2: Statistical Projection (Monte Carlo) ๐ฒ
Uses stochastic simulations (1,000 iterations by default) to project future price:
- Calculates the assetโs historical trend and annualized volatility ๐๐
- Generates random paths using a normal distribution (geometric Brownian motion model) ๐
- Estimates Expected Value with standard deviation bands (ยฑ1 sigma) ๐
Formula applied: - Drift per bar = Annualized return / trading days ๐งฎ
- Volatility per bar = Annualized volatility / โdays โก
- Projection = Current price ร e^(total drift + normal random ร total volatility) ๐ข
Module 3: Synergy ๐
Combines both analyses to generate contextual signals:
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Signal Condition Meaning
BULLISH โ ๐ข Price > PoC + Positive projection Bullish trend confirmed by volume
BEARISH โ ๐ด Price < PoC + Negative projection Bearish trend confirmed by volume
OPPORTUNITY โ
๐ก Price < PoC + Positive projection Possible bounce from volume support
DIVERGENCE โ ๏ธ โ ๏ธ Price > PoC + Negative projection Warning of possible reversal
๐ WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
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Identify key volume levels - The PoC acts as a price magnet ๐งฒ
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Estimate probabilities of success - Percentage of winning scenarios in the simulation ๐
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Evaluate risk/reward - Projected Sharpe ratio and standard deviation ๐
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Confirm trade direction - Synergy between position relative to PoC and statistical momentum ๐ฏ
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Target projection - Expected price levels for the defined hold period ๐ฏ
๐ฎ CONFIGURATION AND USE
Main Parameters:
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Group Parameter Default Description
Depth Profile Analysis Period 200 bars History to calculate volume profile
Price Levels 30 Profile resolution (more levels = more detail) ๐
Horizontal Offset 5 Profile position on the chart ๐
Statistical Projection Max Operation Duration 252 bars Time horizon of the projection โฑ๏ธ
Invested Capital $1,000 Base for monetary calculations ๐ฐ
Simulations 1,000 Number of random paths (more = more accurate, slower) ๐
Risk-Free Rate 5% For Sharpe Ratio calculation ๐
Historical Strategy Use TP/SL No Activate to simulate with fixed targets ๐ฏ
How to Interpret the Results Table:
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EXPECTED VALUE STATISTICS
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โ Method โ $ Amountโ % Returnโ Win Rateโ Sharpe โ
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โ Historical โ -$19.56 โ -1.96% โ 47.2% โ -1.24 โ
โ Simulation โ -$54.05 โ -5.40% โ 21.4% โ -4.95 โ
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- Historical: Average performance of similar past trades ๐
- Simulation: Average result of the 1,000 Monte Carlo simulations ๐ฒ
- Win Rate: Percentage of scenarios with positive outcome โ
- Sharpe: Risk-adjusted return (greater than 1 is good, negative is bad) ๐
๐ผ๏ธ Visual Elements on the Chart
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Element Color Meaning
Volume profile Orange/blue gradient Activity concentration by price level ๐จ
PoC line Blue dotted Point of Control projected into the future ๐ต
EV projection line Green/Magenta Expected price trajectory ๐ข๐ด
ยฑ1ฯ band White dotted lines 68% confidence range ๐
Historical EV line Green dotted Expected value based on historical data ๐ข
Projection zone Translucent blue fill Probability area between bands ๐ต
โ ๏ธ IMPORTANT - Limitations
- Not a buy/sell signal - Itโs a probabilistic analysis tool ๐ ๏ธ
- Monte Carlo simulations assume historical distribution holds (does not predict black swan events) ๐ฆขโ
- The PoC is dynamic - Recalculates on each new bar ๐
- Requires sufficient history - Minimum 252 bars for reliable projections ๐
- Cryptocurrencies - The indicator automatically adjusts to 365 annual trading days vs 252 for traditional markets ๐ช
๐ก Recommended Usage Strategy
- Look for OPPORTUNITY โ ๐ก - Price below PoC but with positive projection (possible undervaluation)
- Confirm with Win Rate > 50% - Higher statistical probability of success โ
- Avoid DIVERGENCE โ ๏ธ โ ๏ธ - Overvalued price relative to actual volume
- Use PoC as a reference - Stops or targets around this liquidity level ๐ฏ
- Compare Historical vs Simulation - If they differ greatly, the market regime is changing ๐