Opening-Range Momentum System
NinjaTrader 8 Indicator  ·  Five-Stream Opening-Range Scoring · Auto-Detects NQ / MNQ / ES / MES

SteelyOpenEdge

A precision signal indicator built specifically for the New York opening range on NQ and ES futures. It fuses five real-time data streams — price structure, VWAP position, momentum velocity, cumulative delta, and OR-retest confirmation — into a single scored signal on every bar, with targets and a stop drawn the moment a signal fires.

One-time Founders license License key and install guide by email within minutes 7-day refund if not activated License terms

5-Stream Score12 Session StatesAdaptive TargetsAuto-Detect Instrument1-Min Primary
Chart Example

SteelyOpenEdge In Action

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SteelyOpenEdge chart screenshot
Reading the Tool

A session-focused opening-range view

Opening-range, VWAP, momentum, delta, and retest context with signal and target references.

Keep in mind: Review the confirmation and session settings. A drawn target or stop is a reference, not an execution instruction or an assured outcome.

Signal Engine

Five Factors, One Score

Every bar, the engine scores five independent confirmation factors. The score updates live on every tick, so conviction is visible before any arrow appears.

Factor
What It Checks
OR Position
Price above or below the opening-range high or low.
VWAP Position
Price on the correct side of session VWAP.
Momentum
Velocity oscillator confirming direction rather than opposing it.
Delta Spike
Cumulative session delta confirming delta activity.
ORB Retest
Price retesting the broken OR level as support or resistance.

A signal appears when the configured confirmation requirements are met, with T1, T2, T3, and a stop reference drawn alongside it. The listed inputs describe the engine; confirmation settings control which signals are displayed.

What It Does

What It Does

The period following the 9:30 AM New York open is the focus of this tool. The opening range, session VWAP, and momentum readings provide a framework for observing the start of the session.

SteelyOpenEdge scores that breakout in real time across five independent data streams, then fires a long or short arrow with targets and a stop already drawn — so the read and the levels arrive together, not piecemeal.

The intended workflow uses a 1-minute chart around the New York open, with a configurable session window. Drop it on any NQ, MNQ, ES, or MES chart and it reads the symbol and configures itself automatically.

Important Notice: This indicator is a non-customized charting tool provided for educational and informational market analysis only. It highlights conditions that meet proprietary analytical criteria and does not constitute financial advice, trading recommendations, or a solicitation to buy or sell any instrument. All signal output is analytical in nature. Users remain solely responsible for whether, when, and how they trade. Past performance of any analytical method is not indicative of future results.

SteelyOpenEdge — On the Chart
Opening Range Box
High, low, mid line, and a day-type label — Normal / Wide–Trend Day / Compression — drawn the moment the opening range forms.
Pre-Open Accumulation Range
The 8:12–9:12 ET configured pre-open window shown as a cyan zone. On trend days, targets project from this tighter range for more realistic levels.
Session VWAP + Bands
Session-anchored VWAP with inner and outer standard-deviation bands. Extension beyond the outer band is auto-detected and used to suppress counter-trend signals.
Signal Arrows & Target Zones
Long ▲ / Short ▼ arrows with a score label , color-coded by strength, max-score signals marked with a diamond. T1/T2/T3 and stop drawn instantly, with progress fill animating as price moves.
5-Level Gradient Bar Coloring
Bars shade from dull neutral to neon based on cumulative-delta pressure — delta activity becomes visible before the signal fires.
Impulse Bar Highlighting
Oversized opening bars flagged with ⚡ Power Open detection, with advisory text on whether the context favors fading or following.
Momentum Decay Warning
When a running signal's momentum starts fading, the HUD flags it — useful context for trailing stops or taking partial profits before a reversal.
Live HUD Panel
Always-visible dashboard showing bias state, OR classification, VWAP distance, active targets, R:R, session stats, and trade-management coaching.
Use Cases

How Traders Use It

Built for the New York opening range on NQ, MNQ, ES, and MES — a 1-minute chart and configurable session window, with the targets and stop drawn the moment a signal qualifies.

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Watch Conviction Build

The live score updates on every tick as the opening range resolves, so the strength of a setup is visible bar by bar before the arrow ever prints.

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Session State as a Filter

A 12-state bias engine classifies the session and gates signal direction — blocking longs in a bear trend and preventing adds to a move that's already extended 1.5× the range.

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Multi-Instrument, Zero Config

The indicator reads the chart symbol and loads the right thresholds, round-number scale, and OR classification for NQ/MNQ or ES/MES — no preset toggle, no manual setup.

Technical Specifications

Indicator Specs

Recommended Setup
Chart Type1-minute candle
InstrumentsNQ · MNQ · ES · MES (auto-detected)
Session WindowDefault 45 minutes
Signal ThresholdConfigurable in Signal settings
Engine & Output
Signal Engine5-factor score, live on every tick
TargetsT1 1.0× · T2 1.618× · T3 2.5× OR, adaptive
Session States12-state bias engine, Off / Standard / Strict gates
Properties73 — Signal · Display · Alerts · Session · Advanced
PlatformNinjaTrader 8 (live or sim data)
Requirements & Delivery

Before You Buy

What SteelyOpenEdge needs to run, and exactly what happens after checkout.

Requirements
PlatformNinjaTrader 8 · version 8.1.x · Windows
Market DataA live or sim market data connection in NinjaTrader 8.
Companion ToolsNone required — runs standalone
LicensePer user, personal trading use · License terms
Delivery
CheckoutWhop · one-time Founders license through Dec 31, 2026
DeliveryLicense key + install guide by email, normally within minutes
InstallTools → Import NinjaScript Add-On · guide included
UpdatesCompatibility patches included with the license
SupportEmail install support · [email protected]
Refund7-day refund if not activated · Refund Policy
FAQ

Common Questions

What do I need to run SteelyOpenEdge?

NinjaTrader 8, version 8.1.x, on Windows. A live or sim market data connection in NinjaTrader 8. No other SteelySystems indicator is required — every tool runs standalone.

Is SteelyOpenEdge sold on its own?

Yes — $179 one-time as a Core-tier indicator. It is also included in the Complete Suite ($1,800, all twelve indicators — $2,224 bought one at a time).

How is it delivered and installed?

Checkout runs through Whop. Your license key and install guide arrive by email, normally within minutes. Import the file in NinjaTrader 8 via Tools → Import NinjaScript Add-On, enter the key, and add the indicator to a chart. Email install support is included.

How many machines can I use it on?

The license is per user. Install it on any desktop, laptop or VPS that you personally use for your own trading. Sharing the key or the files is not permitted — see the License Agreement.

What does the price include, and what changes on January 1, 2027?

A one-time Founders license with compatibility patches, workspace templates and install support, available through December 31, 2026. From January 1, 2027 new purchases move to a subscription model. Founders keep their one-time licenses and are not required to subscribe.

Can I get a refund?

Yes, within 7 days of purchase if the license key has not been activated. Once a key is activated the sale is final — details on the Refund Policy page.

Does SteelyOpenEdge tell me when to trade?

No. Every signal, level, score or panel is an analytical aid, not a trade instruction. The indicator organizes context; the decision, the risk and the outcome are yours. Read the full disclosure before use.

Are custom alert sounds included?

Yes. The Steely Custom Sounds pack is free with every indicator purchase.

Get Started

The Open, Scored in Real Time

SteelyOpenEdge fuses five data streams into a single live score on the New York open, draws the targets and stop the moment a signal qualifies, and keeps reading the move after entry. Built for one window, and built to live there.

One-time Founders license License key and install guide by email within minutes 7-day refund if not activated License terms