FAQs

Sequential Exhaustion FAQs

What is the best timeframe for Sequential Exhaustion?

The oscillator is mathematically designed to be fractal, meaning it works on all timeframes. However:

• Day Traders: 5m and 15m provide frequent, high-quality intraday reversals.
• Swing Traders: 1H, 4H, and Daily charts provide the most significant macro trend exhaustion signals.

Why do some divergences have dashed lines and others solid?

This is part of our Signal Hierarchy:

• Solid Lines: These occur when the divergence peaks or troughs are within the Extreme Zones (0.7+ or 0.3-). These are considered high-conviction signals.
• Dashed Lines: These occur when the divergence is formed within the Neutral Zone (0.3 to 0.7). These are secondary signals that suggest momentum is slowing but not necessarily exhausted.

How do I adjust the "Period" setting?

The default period is 13, which is the "Golden Mean" for most liquid assets.

• Lower Period (e.g., 8-10): More sensitive, more signals, but more noise. Best for slow-moving markets.
• Higher Period (e.g., 20-30): Less sensitive, fewer signals, but higher reliability. Best for highly volatile assets like Crypto.

Does the indicator repaint?

No. Sequential Exhaustion is designed for real-time trading. Signals are confirmed once a candle closes. While the divergence lines may appear a few bars after a pivot is formed (required for mathematical confirmation), they do not move once the pivot is established.

Can I use the Bar Coloring feature with other indicators?

Yes. The Bar Coloring is optional and can be toggled in the settings. If you use other indicators that also color bars, TradingView will prioritize the one highest in your indicator list.