Deep-M Effort (NQ) is a proprietary indicator designed by the DeepChart team specifically for Nasdaq futures (NQ).
The indicator is:
Pre-optimized
Pre-configured
Ready to use
Users do not need to adjust core settings.
It is specifically designed to work on a 40 Range chart and highlights the path of least resistance in the order book.
Before applying the indicator:
Set your chart to 40 Range
Open Indicators
Add Deep-M Effort (NQ) to the chart
The indicator is optimized exclusively for this chart type.
🟣 Purple Zones
Indicate areas where the path of least resistance is to the downside (bearish pressure).
🟢 Green Zones
Highlight areas where the path of least resistance is to the upside (bullish pressure).
These zones help identify directional bias and potential continuation areas.
The indicator includes a moving average optimized for the 40 Range chart.
This moving average:
Adds confluence to the zones
Helps confirm directional bias
Adjusts dynamically based on price action
Although the indicator is pre-optimized, users can customize visual elements.
Defines the color of bearish (downside) zones.
Defines the color of bullish (upside) zones.
Controls the transparency of the zones.
Adjusts the border thickness of the zone areas.
You can customize the appearance of the built-in moving average.
Color of the moving average when price is above the line.
Color of the moving average when price is below the line.
None → Single color only
Slope → Line color changes automatically depending on whether price is above or below the moving average
Choose between:
Solid
Dashed
Controls thickness of the moving average line.
Allows you to assign a custom display name to the moving average.
Displays the short name at the current price level.
Shows the current moving average value on the price scale.
Enables background for the short name label.
Enables background for the value label.
Makes the label font and background color static instead of dynamically changing with the moving average color.
Designed specifically for NQ
Optimized for 40 Range charts
Core logic settings should not be modified
Only visual customization is possible