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CCI Buy Sell Signals - Commodity Channel Index Guide
CCI buy sell signals for TradingView. Overbought, oversold, and divergence patterns with Pine Script code, parameter tuning, and CCI trades on NQ and BTC.
CCI Signal Interpretation
Quick-reference guide to 7 signal types you will see on the chart.
| Signal Type | Indicator Condition | Market Meaning | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overbought (>+100) → Sell | CCI rises above +100 then crosses back below +100 | Price has moved excessively high. Expect mean reversion or trend stall. Most reliable in range-bound markets. | 3/5 |
| Oversold (<-100) → Buy | CCI drops below -100 then crosses back above -100 | Price has sold off sharply. Bounce or reversal likely. Stronger signal when combined with support zone. | 3/5 |
| Bullish Divergence → Buy | Price makes lower low, CCI makes higher low below -100 | Downside momentum weakening despite new lows. Classic reversal setup. CCI divergence is often more sensitive than RSI divergence. | 4/5 |
| Bearish Divergence → Sell | Price makes higher high, CCI makes lower high above +100 | Upward momentum fading at new highs. Trend exhaustion signal. Works well after extended runs on daily charts. | 4/5 |
| +100 Breakout → Trend Buy | CCI crosses above +100 from below | Strong momentum entering the market. Signals a potential new uptrend. Use with a trend filter to stay in the trade. | 4/5 |
| -100 Breakdown → Trend Sell | CCI crosses below -100 from above | Strong selling pressure starting. Indicates a potential new downtrend. Best used to enter short positions with confirmation. | 4/5 |
| Zero Line Cross | CCI crosses above or below the zero line | Zero line cross acts as a momentum change signal. Above zero = bullish bias, below zero = bearish bias. Less reliable on its own. | 2/5 |
CCI Pine Script Signal Code
Ready-to-use Pine Script code for generating buy/sell signals. Copy and paste into your TradingView Pine Editor.
Pine Script v5
//@version=5
indicator("CCI Buy Sell Signals", overlay=false)
len = input.int(20, "CCI Period")
src = input.source(close, "Source")
ob = input.int(100, "Overbought Level")
os = input.int(-100, "Oversold Level")
showZeroLine = input.bool(true, "Show Zero Line")
cci = ta.cci(src, len)
// Oversold Buy Signal
buySignal = ta.crossover(cci, os)
// Overbought Sell Signal
sellSignal = ta.crossunder(cci, ob)
// Trend: CCI crossing +100 to the upside (strong momentum entry)
trendBuy = ta.crossover(cci, ob)
// Trend: CCI crossing -100 to the downside (strong momentum exit / short entry)
trendSell = ta.crossunder(cci, os)
// Bullish Divergence
lowerLowPrice = low < low[1] and cci > cci[1]
bullDiv = low[2] > low and cci[2] < cci
// Bearish Divergence
higherHighPrice = high > high[1] and cci < cci[1]
bearDiv = high[2] < high and cci[2] > cci
// Zero Line Cross
zeroCrossUp = ta.crossover(cci, 0)
zeroCrossDown = ta.crossunder(cci, 0)
plot(cci, "CCI", color=#2962FF)
hline(ob, "Overbought +100", color=#FF5252, linestyle=hline.style_dashed)
hline(os, "Oversold -100", color=#4CAF50, linestyle=hline.style_dashed)
hline(showZeroLine ? 0 : na, "Zero Line", color=#757575, linestyle=hline.style_dotted)
plotshape(buySignal, "Buy", shape.triangleup, location.bottom, color=#4CAF50, size=size.small)
plotshape(sellSignal, "Sell", shape.triangledown, location.top, color=#FF5252, size=size.small)
plotshape(trendBuy, "Trend Buy", shape.triangleup, location.bottom, color=#00BCD4, size=size.small)
plotshape(trendSell, "Trend Sell", shape.triangledown, location.top, color=#FF9800, size=size.small)
plotshape(bullDiv, "Bull Div", shape.labelup, location.bottom, color=#00BCD4, size=size.small)
plotshape(bearDiv, "Bear Div", shape.labeldown, location.top, color=#FF9800, size=size.small)
plotshape(zeroCrossUp, "Zero Up", shape.circle, location.bottom, color=#4CAF50, size=size.tiny)
plotshape(zeroCrossDown, "Zero Down", shape.circle, location.top, color=#FF5252, size=size.tiny)
alertcondition(buySignal, "CCI Oversold Buy", "CCI crossed above oversold (-100)")
alertcondition(sellSignal, "CCI Overbought Sell", "CCI crossed below overbought (+100)")
alertcondition(trendBuy, "CCI Trend Buy", "CCI crossed above +100 (strong momentum)")
alertcondition(trendSell, "CCI Trend Sell", "CCI crossed below -100 (strong momentum)")
alertcondition(bullDiv, "CCI Bullish Divergence", "Bullish CCI divergence detected")
alertcondition(bearDiv, "CCI Bearish Divergence", "Bearish CCI divergence detected")
alertcondition(zeroCrossUp, "CCI Zero Cross Up", "CCI crossed above zero line")
alertcondition(zeroCrossDown, "CCI Zero Cross Down", "CCI crossed below zero line")Recommended Parameters for CCI
Parameter settings tested across different market conditions and timeframes.
| Parameter | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CCI Period | 20 | Number of bars for calculation. Default 20 works for most timeframes. Lower values (10-14) produce earlier signals with more noise. Higher values (30-50) smooth the line for swing trading on daily charts. |
| Source | Close | Price source for CCI calculation. Close is standard. HL2 works better on noisy intraday data. HLC3 gives smoother readings on BTC and crypto pairs. |
| Overbought Level | +100 | Threshold for overbought conditions. Tighten to +150 or +200 in strong trends to avoid premature signals. Loosen to +80 for range-bound markets on lower timeframes. |
| Oversold Level | -100 | Threshold for oversold conditions. Tighten to -150 or -200 when catching falling knives in extended moves. Loosen to -80 for faster entries on 5m scalps. |
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