BadCross-market confirmation
Check that the index you trade is not fighting its sibling — an NQ long while ES flips bearish is a different trade than one with both aligned.
CBC Table
- Free
- Signal Detection
- Intermediate
- NinjaTrader 8
BadBuddha CBC Table displays Candle-by-Candle (CBC) trading signals for ES, NQ, and VIX in a compact visual table overlay.
Get CBC Table
CBC Table is a free tool from BadBuddha's Library — download it and drop it straight into NinjaTrader 8.
Download CBC TableVersion 1.2.0.0 · Installs like every BadBuddha tool — see the install guide. Free tools need no activation.
What CBC Table Does
Candle-by-Candle (CBC) reading is the discipline of taking each closed candle as its own piece of evidence — did the bar confirm the current bias, or flip it? The BadBuddha CBC Table condenses that read for the instruments futures traders actually cross-reference: the S&P 500 (ES), the Nasdaq (NQ), and the VIX volatility index.
Instead of flipping between three charts to check whether the indexes and volatility agree, the table overlays the current candle-by-candle signal for each market in one compact panel on the chart you are already trading. When ES and NQ point the same way while the VIX confirms, you know it at a glance — and when they disagree, that is worth knowing before an entry too.
How Traders Use It
Volatility context
The VIX row adds the risk backdrop: signals in calm and stressed tape deserve different sizing and expectations.
One-glance workflow
The table lives on your trading chart, so the check costs a glance instead of a chart switch mid-setup.
Install in Under a Minute
Same import as every NinjaTrader 8 add-on.
1
Download the .zip
Use the download button above — no account, no checkout, no activation for free tools.
2
Import into NinjaTrader 8
Control Center → Tools → Import → NinjaScript Add-On, then select the downloaded file. Do not unzip it first.
3
Add it to a chart
Open a chart → right-click → Indicators → find CBC Table in the list and configure it to taste.
4
Stay current
BadBuddha tools include an update checker that tells you inside NinjaTrader when a new version ships.
CBC Table FAQ
Is CBC Table really free?
Yes — CBC Table is part of BadBuddha's free library. There is no trial clock, no account, and no activation step; download it and use it.
How do I install CBC Table in NinjaTrader 8?
Download the .zip, then in NinjaTrader 8 go to Control Center → Tools → Import → NinjaScript Add-On and select the file (don’t unzip it first). Full walkthrough in our Getting Started guide.
Does it work on prop-firm evaluation and funded accounts?
Yes. Chart indicators run locally inside your NinjaTrader 8 platform and work the same on sim, evaluation, and funded accounts regardless of broker or prop firm.
How do updates work?
Every BadBuddha tool ships with a built-in update checker — when a new version is released, NinjaTrader lets you know and the download link on this page always serves the latest build.
Where do I get help with it?
Email info@badbuddhacustoms.com with the indicator name in the subject line. Questions, bug reports, and feature ideas are all welcome — free tools get real support too.
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