OHLC Statistical Mapping
by JoshuuuVisualize OHLC-based statistical price behavior
Quick Info
Platform: TradingView
Concept: ICT based manipulation and distribution statistical mapping
Designed for: Traders who want data driven candle delivery projections
Best used when: Aligning time and price expectations within ICT frameworks
What It Does
OHLC Statistical Mapping° [Pro+] is a data driven candle analysis framework built in collaboration with Joshuuu. It analyzes historical OHLC behavior of specific candles within selected timeframes and sessions to calculate statistically averaged manipulation, distribution, and delivery timing levels.
Instead of treating each candle as random, this tool maps how candles historically:
Manipulate against the open
Distribute away from the open
Complete those phases in time
It projects both price levels and average timing expectations so traders can align delivery in both dimensions, not just price alone.
The model incorporates ICT principles of accumulation, manipulation, and distribution on a candle-by-candle basis.
Purpose
Many traders understand ICT candle theory but struggle to quantify it. They know manipulation appears as the wick opposing the close and distribution follows expansion, but they apply it subjectively.
OHLC Statistical Mapping° [Pro+] exists to:
Average manipulation and distribution movements across historical sessions
Plot statistically derived levels for both bullish and bearish scenarios
Display the average time at which manipulation and distribution phases complete
Bring objectivity to candle delivery expectations
This allows traders to anticipate where a candle is likely to turn, expand, or retrace based on historical behavior rather than emotion.
It aligns time and price for studies congruent with ICT's Power of Three.
Why Choose It
Most traders look at candles and interpret structure visually. Few quantify how far manipulation typically extends or when distribution tends to complete.
OHLC Statistical Mapping° [Pro+] provides:
Data driven manipulation and distribution projections
Mean, median, or combined calculation methods
Multi timeframe and multi session layering
Historical mapping for structured backtesting
Liquidity alignment logic based on proximity thresholds
This reduces guesswork around:
Where price is likely to reverse after manipulation
Where distribution targets may complete
Whether current expansion is statistically typical or extreme
When delivery phases tend to finish
For serious traders, this turns candle theory into measurable structure.
Key Capabilities And Features
Manipulation And Distribution Mapping
Calculates average manipulation and distribution levels based on historical OHLC data
Supports bullish and bearish delivery scenarios
Displays +Manipulation, +Distribution, -Manipulation, and -Distribution levels
Time Mapping
Plots average time markers for manipulation and distribution completion
Allows alignment of time and price delivery for deeper narrative building
Average Range Precision
Graphs average candle range for selected timeframe
Acts as volatility compass for support and resistance context
Timeframe And Session Layering
Configure up to 3 timeframe based projections simultaneously
Configure up to 3 session based projections simultaneously
Ideal for London, New York, Asian sessions or custom windows
Calculation Controls
Lookback options: 5, 20, 40, 60, Custom, or Maximum
Mean calculation
Median calculation
Both, displaying statistical range
Percent method for volatility based displacement
Points method for short term precision
Custom Anchor And Timezone Control
Override default New York timezone
Define custom session anchor time
Use continuous futures contracts when needed
Day Of Week Grouping
Group data by weekday and time
Or aggregate purely by time of day
Historical Mapping
Toggle historical labels for backtesting
Revisit previous market conditions for refinement
Liquidity Integration
Overlay liquidity pools
Raid line visualization
Threshold proximity filtering in percent
Option to only show pre session liquidity
Statistical Table
Divides timeframe into quarters
Displays manipulation, distribution, and open levels
Shades levels when price reaches them
Fully customizable orientation and size
Styling Control
Choose to display StatMap levels, Liquidity levels, or both
Control line extension mode: Full Session, Current Bar, or Offset
Fully customizable color, width, and style settings
Setup Guide
Add OHLC Statistical Mapping° [Pro+] to your chart
Select up to 3 timeframes and 3 sessions for projection
Choose calculation lookback depth
Select calculation method: Mean, Median, or Both
Configure timezone and session anchor if needed
Enable Time mapping to display delivery timing markers
Choose visible elements: StatMap, Liquidity, or Both
Adjust threshold proximity if filtering liquidity confluence
Customize table orientation and styling
Once configured, use the projected manipulation and distribution levels together with timing markers to frame:
When a candle is likely completing manipulation
When distribution may reach liquidity objectives
Whether delivery aligns with higher timeframe narrative
Conclusion
OHLC Statistical Mapping° [Pro+] is not a signal generator and it does not predict exact future behavior.
It is a statistical delivery framework that:
Quantifies manipulation and distribution movements
Aligns time and price expectations
Provides historical averages for structured anticipation
Integrates liquidity proximity for confluence
For serious ICT traders, this means:
Less subjective candle interpretation
Clearer expectation of delivery sequence
Reduced overtrading through statistical conditioning
A repeatable framework that strengthens narrative alignment
This tool transforms candle theory into measurable structure.