SierraChart ACSIL Studies

Custom studies and automated trading systems for SierraChart using the Advanced Custom Study Interface and Language (ACSIL).

Studies

Position Sizing

Study	Description
DanAtrToRisk	Auto-calculates contract size based on ATR and max dollar risk per trade

Zone Trading

Study	Description
DanZoneMaster	Draws and manages supply/demand zones with buy/sell/flip states
DanBracketMaster	Auto-detects consolidation zones and draws them on chart
DanTheDumbTrader	Zone-based discretionary trading UI ("DTDT")
DanZoneDeltaReversalTrader	Delta-based reversal trading within zones
DanDeltaWizWorkerSlave	Worker process for delta calculations

Automated Trading

Study	Description
DanBracketBot	Executes trades based on zone signals
DanScalpMaster	Scalping automation with OCO brackets and break-even management
DanStopLock	Prevents stops from being moved against position

Range Trading (2025)

Study	Description
RangeDetector	Detects price ranges and auto-trades boundary bounces
SC_Range_Bounce_Auto	Range bounce strategy replicating Python backtest logic
NQ_Breakout_Ranges_Jan2025	Pre-calculated NQ ranges for boundary trading
EUSupportBounce	EU session support bounce at round number levels

Support

File	Description
common.h	Shared structs (Zone, Bar) and constants
DISCStudies	Miscellaneous helper studies

Installation

1. Copy all .cpp and .h files to your SierraChart ACS_Source folder
2. In SierraChart: Analysis → Build Custom Studies DLL
3. Add studies to your chart via Analysis → Studies

Requirements

• SierraChart (Windows)
• ACSIL development enabled
• Visual Studio Build Tools (for compiling)

Usage Notes

• Most studies are designed for futures trading (NQ, ES, etc.)
• Zone studies work together — ZoneMaster provides zones, other studies trade them
• Range studies are optimized for 1-second to 10-second charts
• Always test in simulation before live trading

Disclaimer

These studies are provided as-is for educational purposes. Trading futures involves substantial risk of loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Use at your own risk.

Author

Danijel Ilisin — danijelilisin.de

License

MIT License — see LICENSE