Higher Timeframe Bias
Multi-timeframe trend filter using market structure shifts and breaks of structure for directional bias.
Why Multi-Timeframe Bias Matters
In ICT methodology, trading against the higher timeframe trend is one of the most common mistakes. You might identify a perfect 5-minute bullish order block — but if the 1-hour and 4-hour are in a bearish structure, that setup is low-probability. HTF bias alignment is not optional; it's the filter that separates high-probability setups from noise.
This indicator tracks market structure shifts (MSS) and breaks of structure (BOS) across up to four timeframes simultaneously, displaying the resulting bias as a colour-coded chart background and a real-time dashboard — all without leaving your current chart.
Key Features
Multi-Timeframe Structure Analysis
Monitors up to four configurable timeframes simultaneously. Default configuration: 1H, 4H, Daily, and Weekly. Detects Breaks of Structure (BOS) and Market Structure Shifts (MSS) on each timeframe independently, updating in real time as new bars close.
BOS and MSS Labels
Clearly labels every Break of Structure and Market Structure Shift on each monitored timeframe. BOS indicates continuation; MSS indicates a potential trend change. Seeing MSS on 1H while 4H remains bullish is an early warning of possible reversal — critical context for trade management.
Bias Background Colouring
Colours the chart background based on the current bias of your chosen source timeframe. Bullish bias = green tint, bearish bias = red tint, ranging = grey. Provides instant visual confirmation of direction without needing to read the dashboard.
Real-Time Dashboard
A compact dashboard showing current bias (Bullish/Bearish/Ranging) for each of the four monitored timeframes simultaneously. Positioned at a corner of your chart (configurable). At a glance you can see full timeframe alignment — all four green means maximum directional confidence.
Candle Colouring Mode
Alternative to background colouring — colours individual candles based on HTF bias instead of the background. Useful if you prefer to keep the chart background neutral while still seeing directional context on price bars.
Swing Point Overlay
Optional display of the swing highs and lows used for structure analysis. Showing swing points helps you understand exactly which levels the indicator is using to determine BOS and MSS — valuable during learning or when verifying signals.
Settings Reference
Works On
All markets — forex, indices, crypto, commodities, equities. Market structure analysis is universal. Most valuable as a filter for decisions made on lower timeframe execution charts. Works on any timeframe; the monitored timeframes are independent of which chart you're viewing.
Recommended Setup
Set the four timeframes to match your trading style. For intraday ICT trading: 15m, 1H, 4H, Daily. Set Bias Source to TF2 (1H) so the background reflects 1H bias while you trade the 15m. Enable both BOS and MSS labels. Only take bullish setups when TF2 and TF3 are both bullish — this is the core bias alignment rule in ICT. When TF3 and TF4 align with TF1 and TF2, setups become the highest conviction. Combine with the FVG Scanner and Order Blocks for a complete top-down ICT workflow.