B-TIER technique
Continuous Wavelet Transform — time-frequency analysis of QQQ
100k ft — What is this?
Continuous Wavelet Transform — time-frequency analysis of QQQ
50k ft — Why care?
Applies CWT to QQQ to analyze frequency-domain dynamics over time. Unlike FFT (fixed window), wavelets capture how dominant frequencies shift across regimes. Reveals the market's changing 'heartbeat'.
10k ft — Key takeaways
• CWT captures how frequencies shift over time
• Superior to FFT for non-stationary data
• Reveals regime-dependent dominant cycles
5k ft — Tools & techniques
Python
Continuous Wavelet Transform, Scalogram, Time-Frequency Analysis
1k ft — Deep-dive / try it
Non-stationary signal processing on $QQQ. 🧠
Price action only tells half the story. To understand the market’s heartbeat, you have to look at the frequency domain.
This is a Continuous Wavelet Transform (CWT) applied to QQQ. Unlike a standard Fourier Transform, this lets us see when specific market cycles are active over time.
Want the source code to build this?
👇 Comment "wavelet" below and I’ll DM you the repo link.
The Alpha: Watch the "Dark Zones."
You’ll notice a distinct pattern: When QQQ grinds down to its lows, the heatmap turns dark. This represents a drop in spectral energy—a moment of "silence" in the frequency spectrum where momentum dissipates. This lack of energy is often a clearer signal of an oversold bottom than price alone.
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