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.
