Glossary

A detected trading opportunity based on technical patterns. Signals include entry zone, invalidation, and target levels.

The first stage of a signal. A setup has been detected but price has not yet reached the entry zone.

The second stage of a signal. Price has entered the entry zone and the system is watching for trigger conditions.

The final stage of a signal. Entry conditions have been met and the signal is considered actionable.

A 0-100 quality rating for each signal based on setup quality, regime alignment, tradeability, and confluence.

The price range where the signal becomes active. When price enters this zone, the signal moves to Armed state.

The price level at which the setup is no longer valid. This defines where a stop loss would typically be placed.

Suggested take-profit levels based on structure and typical R:R ratios (usually 1:2 to 1:3).

A strategy that identifies pullbacks within established trends, looking for continuation entries after a pause.

A strategy that detects compression in volatility (Bollinger Bands inside Keltner Channels) anticipating explosive moves.

A strategy that identifies overextended price moves (via z-score) expecting a return to the mean.

A strategy that identifies consolidation ranges and signals when price breaks out of the range boundaries.

A strategy that detects when support becomes resistance (or vice versa) and price retests the flipped level.

A strategy that identifies strong momentum moves followed by consolidation patterns, expecting continuation.

The overall market condition on the higher timeframe (1h). Can be trending, ranging, or volatile.

A volatility indicator that measures the average range of price movement over a period. Used for position sizing and targets.

A statistical measure of how far price has deviated from its mean, expressed in standard deviations.

Volatility bands placed above and below a moving average. Used in volatility squeeze detection.

Volatility envelopes set above and below an EMA using ATR. Used in volatility squeeze detection.

A moving average that gives more weight to recent prices, responding faster to price changes.

A momentum oscillator measuring the speed and magnitude of price movements on a 0-100 scale.

Trading hours for a specific market. Major sessions are Asia, London, and New York.

The ratio of potential profit to potential loss on a trade. A 1:2 R:R means risking 1 unit to make 2.

The difference between bid and ask price. A cost of trading that affects profitability, especially for CFDs.

The process of determining how much capital to allocate to a trade based on risk tolerance.

The percentage of trades that are profitable. Combined with R:R, determines overall expectancy.

The average amount you can expect to win (or lose) per trade. (Win Rate × Avg Win) - (Loss Rate × Avg Loss).

The decline from a peak equity value to a trough. Measures the risk of a strategy.

An automated safety mechanism that pauses signal detection during extreme market conditions or data issues.