last_bar_index - Pine Script Variable

last_bar_index

Overview

Bar index of the last chart bar. Bar indices begin at zero on the first bar.

Type

int

Qualifier

series

Remarks

• The value can change as realtime bars arrive. Store it in a var if you need a stable reference.
• Please note that using this variable can cause indicator repainting.

Example

//@version=6
strategy("Mark last N bars", overlay=true, calc_on_every_tick=true)

barsToTrade = input.int(100, "Bars Count")
var lastBar = last_bar_index

allowed = (lastBar - bar_index <= barsToTrade) or barstate.isrealtime
bgcolor(allowed ? color.new(color.green, 85) : na)

See Also

• bar_index
• last_bar_time