# Support & Resistance Zones

The VL123 Support & Resistance is a proprietary volume-based indicator that automatically plots dynamic S/R levels as price and volume changes.

<figure><img src="/files/dzTZgbelMu1VaUrLJJz8" alt=""><figcaption><p>VL123 Support &#x26; Resistance Zones on a bare AlgoBar chart.</p></figcaption></figure>

The VL123 Support & Resistance can be added to various charts to assist in your trading analysis, as the volume data calculated are relative to the chart size it's configured on.

<figure><img src="/files/NuQhnRUl9xTQWE4jigWk" alt=""><figcaption><p>Price action is confined to a range by support and resistance zones, where the price was rejected by the red resistance levels, followed by a decline that was then rejected by the blue support levels.</p></figcaption></figure>

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VL123 Support & Resistance are intended to be treated as zones for targets and not to be treated as exact levels for entries.
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<figure><img src="/files/uPNLdhvEjcriPiD9jwe8" alt=""><figcaption><p>After initially finding resistance (VL1 - RED), the price breaks through resistance but quickly rebounds at a higher level (VL2, VL3 - RED), then moves downward and gets rejected off the support level (VL1, VL2, VL3 - BLUE).</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/QwSu21deM2ZUiVC3MPuE" alt=""><figcaption><p>The price finds support (VL1 - BLUE), rallies to resistance (VL1 - RED) where it’s rejected, falls through support (VL2, VL3 - BLUE), and reverses course, then breaks through at a new resistance level (VL2, VL3 - RED) where the price gets rejected, resulting in a downward movement again.</p></figcaption></figure>

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## Support & Resistance Zone Settings

<figure><img src="/files/2sfXycrV6XpQhtp596nI" alt=""><figcaption><p>The Support &#x26; Resistance Zones offers a variety of customizable settings, allowing you to adjust them according to your preferences. Default AlgoBox™ settings are shown.</p></figcaption></figure>

### 1. Calculations

Allows you to control how frequently the FlowMaster™ Enigma indicator recalculates. The Calculation sets the frequency of these calculation cycles. Customization allows for greater control over data update rates.

<mark style="color:yellow;">Calc Override:</mark> Default setting is unchecked. Check this setting to customize and utilize Calc Interval.

<mark style="color:yellow;">Calc Interval:</mark> Set your custom desired calculation interval. The smaller the number, the more frequently the indicator will recalculate, which increases processing load on your system's CPU. The default setting of 1000 is in milliseconds, which is equal to 1 second. If you wanted the FlowMaster™ Enigma to calculate every half second (twice as fast as default 1000ms), then you would enter 500 in this field.

### 2. Custom Settings

You can customize the settings for the Support & Resistance Zones according to your preferences by adjusting the Max Level, Max Look Back Bars, Swing Pivot Strength, Pivot Strength, Pivot Tick Proximity, and Zone Draw Size (ticks) parameters.

### 3. Data Series

Displays the current chart instrument, contract date and configurations applied.

<mark style="color:yellow;">Input Series:</mark> This setting determines which chart the indicator is displayed on, linking the indicator to the selected chart data.

### 4. Setup

Allows you to add a label, set the maximum bars to look back, and configure calculations based On Price Change, On Bar Close, or On Each Tick.

<mark style="color:yellow;">On Price Change:</mark> Updates the indicator only when there is a change in the instrument's price.

<mark style="color:yellow;">On Bar Close:</mark> Updates whenever a new bar closes, recalculating based on the finalized bar data to reflect the latest market conditions and changes in trends. Be mindful of whether you are using AlgoBars or range bars. This is the default setting for this indicator.

<mark style="color:yellow;">On Each Tick:</mark> Updates with every price change or tick in the market, providing real-time adjustments and reflecting the most current data. This setting increases CPU processing load.

### 5. Visual

Allows you to customize button colors, adjust the button placement, and modify the font type and size to suit your preferences. The Visual Settings shown are default settings which usually do not need to be changed unless specified in release notes or instructional video, live stream or on Discord etc. Auto scale is recommended to be unchecked.

<mark style="color:yellow;">Auto Scale:</mark> Automatically adjusts the indicator’s scale to fit within the chart’s price axis, ensuring it’s properly visible without manual adjustments.

<mark style="color:yellow;">Displacement:</mark> Shifts the indicator's plot forward or backward on the time axis. This setting is useful for aligning the indicator with price bars or other chart elements, especially in cases where you want to visualize future or past data relative to the current price.

<mark style="color:yellow;">Display in Data Box:</mark> Determines whether the values are shown in the Data Box, which is an on-screen display that provides detailed information about the current values when you hover over or click on the chart.

<mark style="color:yellow;">Panel:</mark> Specifies which panel or sub-panel the indicator is displayed in on the chart. Indicators can be placed in separate panels above or below the main price chart, allowing for organized and uncluttered visualization of multiple indicators.

<mark style="color:yellow;">Price Markers:</mark> Controls the display of markers or symbols on the price axis associated with the indicator's values. This setting helps highlight specific price levels or events directly on the price chart for better visibility and analysis.

<mark style="color:yellow;">Scale Justification:</mark> Determines where the indicator is positioned on the price scale, such as to the right or left side of the chart.

<mark style="color:yellow;">Visible:</mark> Toggles the overall visibility of the indicator, allowing you to hide or show it on the chart as needed.

{% hint style="warning" %} <mark style="color:yellow;">All settings displayed in the settings image are the current default configurations provided by NinjaTrader and/or the AlgoBox™ Pro software, and may change at any time in future software updates without notice.</mark>
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## Video Tutorials: Support & Resistance Zones

{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/fcU0dnx93fk>" %}
WATCH: This short video explains the Support & Resistance Zones indicator and how to use it.
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{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/kcgnOX8L0uU?si=PifExUkYNohGy2h5>" %}
WATCH: Vinny E. Mini explains the Support & Resistance Zones VL123 in this compilation tutorial.
{% endembed %}

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