FAQs

Macro Liquidity Gap FAQs

Why is the indicator not loading on intraday charts?

The Macro Liquidity Gap requires a Daily (1D) or higher timeframe. Central bank money supply data is only updated weekly or monthly, making intraday calculations impossible.

How does the Fed Net Liquidity blend work?

The indicator allows you to blend standard US M2 with the more precise Fed Net Liquidity formula (Balance Sheet - TGA - Reverse Repo). You can use the slider in the settings to adjust the weighting based on your preference.

Why is China's M2 weight discounted?

China operates with strict capital controls, meaning a significant portion of its printed money cannot easily flow into global asset markets like the S&P 500. We discount it by 50% to provide a more realistic picture of "exportable" liquidity.

Can I change the asset the liquidity is compared against?

Yes, by default it compares against the S&P 500 (SP:SPX), but you can change the target index or asset in the indicator settings to analyze how liquidity affects Bitcoin, Gold, or other indices.

Does it repaint?

No, the indicator calculates based on closed data. However, be aware that central bank M2 data is sometimes subject to slight historical revisions by the issuing banks themselves.