cyclicLines

The Cyclic Lines tool draws a sequence of vertical lines spaced according to the distance between two anchors. Traders use it to project recurring time cycles, helping to anticipate moments when the market might reverse or accelerate.

Syntax

cyclicLines(originPoint, targetPoint, styles?)

Parameters

originPoint (PricedData) · The first anchor (time & price), where the cycle starts. targetPoint (PricedData) · The second anchor (time & price), which sets the spacing for repeating cycles. styles (CyclicLinesStyleOverrides) · Visual customization:

• fillBackground (boolean) · Fill alternating cycle zones with color.

• transparency (number) · Transparency of the background (0–100).

• showLabels (boolean) · Show labels on cycle lines.

• line (LinesLevels without coeff) · Line style (linestyle, linewidth, color).

• background (RGBAColor | BaseColors) · Fill color for cycle zones.

Return Value

(string) · The drawing ID of the created Cyclic Lines.

Example

Every 60 candles, draw cyclic lines using two anchors to repeat vertical divisions forward in time.

//@version=1
init = () => {
  indicator({ onMainPanel: true, format: 'inherit' });
};

onTick = () => {
  if (index % 60 === 0) { // draw every 60 bars
    // 1) Define two anchors
    const O = newPoint(time(100), closeC(100));
    const T = newPoint(time(60),  closeC(60));

    // 2) Style setup
    const style = {
      fillBackground: true,
      transparency: 85,
      showLabels: true,
      line: { linestyle: 2, linewidth: 1, color: color.gray },
      background: color.rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.15)
    };

    // 3) Draw cyclic lines
    cyclicLines(O, T, style);
  }
};

Tips

• Place anchors on swing highs/lows so cycles align with market rhythm.

• Best used when markets show repeated time patterns.

• Combine with oscillators to see if turning points match cycle hits.

Warning

• Anchors that are too close will generate overly frequent lines, cluttering the chart.

Good Practice

• Keep cycles styled with faint colors so they don’t overwhelm price action.

• Compare multiple cycle lengths (short-term vs long-term) to find overlapping “hot zones.”