How We Calculate Signals

No black box. Here's exactly how our signals are generated.

The Core Principle

Most technical indicators are highly correlated—when price moves up, RSI, MACD, and moving averages all tend to agree. That's not real confirmation.

We use three truly independent information sources: price action, market participation (volume), and sentiment/momentum (strength). When 2 of 3 agree, we have a signal. When they disagree, we stay neutral.

The 3-Indicator Model

1

Trend

What it measures: Where is price relative to its recent history?

How we calculate: Price vs 20-day moving average (MA20).

Bullish
Price above MA20
Bearish
Price below MA20
2

Volume

What it measures: How much conviction is behind the move?

How we calculate: Current volume vs 20-day average volume.

High (↑)
>1.2x average
Confirms trend
Normal (—)
0.8x - 1.2x avg
Neutral
Low (↓)
<0.8x average
Weak conviction

Why volume matters: Price can move on thin volume, but those moves often reverse. High volume = real commitment from market participants.

3

Strength

What it measures: Momentum and sentiment extremes.

How we calculate: Varies by asset class:

Asset Class Indicator Bullish Bearish
Crypto Funding Rate Negative (shorts pay) High positive
Stocks RSI (14) <30 (oversold) >70 (overbought)
Forex RSI (14) <30 (oversold) >70 (overbought)

Confluence Logic

The final signal is determined by majority agreement:

Bullish 2 or 3 indicators bullish
Neutral No majority (mixed signals)
Bearish 2 or 3 indicators bearish

We also show confluence strength: "3/3 bullish" = high confidence, "2/3 bullish" = moderate.

Data Sources

We pull real-time data from industry-standard APIs:

Crypto
CoinGecko, Binance
Forex & Stocks
TwelveData
Macro (VIX, DXY)
Alpha Vantage
Sentiment
Alternative.me (F&G)

Limitations

We believe in transparency. Here's what our signals can't do:

  • No timing: Signals indicate direction, not when the move will happen. A bullish signal might take days or weeks to play out.
  • No magnitude: We don't predict how far price will move, only the likely direction.
  • Black swan events: Technical indicators can't predict sudden news, hacks, or regulatory actions.
  • Past performance: Historical accuracy doesn't guarantee future results. See our performance page for real numbers.

Update Schedule (UTC)

Category Assets Updates
Crypto BTC, ETH 00:00, 08:00, 16:00
Forex USD/JPY, EUR/USD, + more 00:00, 08:00, 14:00 (weekdays)
Stocks 25 tickers (semis, AI, energy) 17:00, 21:00 (weekdays)

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