Institutional Flow Convergence System

Family: trend_following · Regime: trending · Complexity: high · Asset classes: Crypto, Forex, Equities · Timeframes: H1, D1

Thesis

Market trends are most persistent when multi-timeframe structure aligns with an influx of capital (MFI/VPCI) and aggressive positioning from institutional participants (Open Interest). By entering when momentum is confirmed by volume and exiting via a volatility-adjusted trailing stop, the strategy captures the core of institutional expansions while filtering out retail-driven 'noise' or low-liquidity spikes.

Components

• MTF Heatmap Template (regime) — Establishes the macro-regime by ensuring the H1 and D1 timeframes are synchronized in direction.
• Relative Vigor Index (RVI) (direction) — Confirms price conviction by ensuring the close is near the high of the range relative to its smoothed average.
• Money Flow Index (MFI) (entry) — Triggers the entry when volume-weighted momentum crosses the median (50), indicating positive capital inflow.
• Chandelier Exit (Heiken Ashi) (exit) — Provides a volatility-based trailing stop that adapts to Heiken Ashi smoothed price action for early reversal detection.
• Average True Range (NNFX Version) (risk) — Calculates position sizing and initial hard stop-loss based on recent market volatility.
• Volume Price Confirmation Indicator (VPCI) (confirmation) — Confirms that the price move is supported by an increase in volume relative to the price trend.
• Open Interest Suite [Aggregated] - By Leviathan (volatility_filter) — Filters for high-conviction moves where aggressive market participants are actively positioning or being liquidated.

Known failure conditions

• Open Interest data becomes unavailable or highly fragmented across exchanges.
• Market enters a 'low-volatility grind' where VPCI and MFI oscillate around zero/median without trend.
• H1 and D1 regimes frequently decouple, leading to zero trade opportunities (regime paralysis).

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