Dashboard Guide
How to Read the Dashboard
A complete walkthrough of every panel, card, and badge — so you know exactly what you're looking at and what to do with it.
01
The Signal — LONG, SHORT, or WAIT
The engine scans every ~2 minutes and produces one of three decisions based on EMA stack bias, multi-timeframe RSI, trend structure, and pattern triggers.
LONG
Bullish structure confirmed across multiple timeframes. The engine sees upside probability. This is not "buy now" — it is a directional read. Entry still needs confirmation.
SHORT
Bearish structure confirmed. Engine sees downside probability. Same rule — directional read only. Entry must be confirmed before taking the trade.
WAIT
No clear directional structure. Do nothing. Forcing a trade during WAIT is the most common mistake. The engine is telling you to sit on your hands.
ℹ
A LONG or SHORT signal alone is not a trade. It's a directional lean. The EXECUTABLE badge is what tells you the setup has met all quality criteria.
02
The VPF Score — 0 to 100
The VPF (Validated · Pattern · Filtered) score is the engine's measure of how strong a setup actually is. It only exists when a real chart pattern qualifies — otherwise the gauge sits at —/100 and the tier shows PENDING. Five inputs build the score (max 30 + 30 + 25 + 10 + 5 = 100):
Pattern Strength
Quality and structural clarity of the pattern itself (engulfings, reclaims, sweeps, breakouts). A pattern needs ≥12/30 just to qualify for scoring.
Level Confluence
How close the trigger is to a strong support/resistance level — or to multiple levels stacked within 0.5%. No level = no score.
Regime & Structure Alignment
Three internal checks: pattern direction matches regime, multi-timeframe alignment is not NEUTRAL, and in a RANGING regime the pattern sits at a zone boundary (mid-range chop is rejected).
Derivatives Delta
Live Binance Futures and Coinalyze inputs — open interest direction, funding rate, long/short ratio, and squeeze risk — a supporting signal, not the primary gate.
Session Quality
Active London + New York session window (07–21 UTC) scores 5 points. Off-session signals must qualify entirely on pattern, level, and regime merit.
85–100
HIGH CONFIDENCE
Top-tier setup. Trade with normal size.
76–84
GOOD
Executable threshold. Take it if RR ≥ 1.3.
0–75
NOT EXECUTABLE
Below the 76 line — observe only, never trade.
—
PENDING
No qualifying pattern. Engine is monitoring.
⊘
Minimum score for an executable signal is 76/100. Below 76, the structure has not earned the right to risk capital — even if direction looks clear.
03
The Executable Filter — All 5 Gates Must Pass
A high VPF score alone is not a trade. The ✓ EXECUTABLE badge only appears when all five gates fire green simultaneously. If even one fails, the signal stays in observation mode.
Pattern Strength ≥ 12/30
A real, structurally clean pattern must form on 5m/15m. Below 12/30 the setup is too weak to even be scored.
Level Confluence
A strong support/resistance level — or two stacked levels — within 0.5% of the trigger. No level nearby = no entry, period.
Regime & Structure Alignment
Three internal checks rolled into one gate: (1) pattern direction must match the current market regime, (2) multi-timeframe alignment must not be NEUTRAL, and (3) in a RANGING regime the pattern must be at a zone boundary — mid-range chop is rejected. Reversal setups at OVEREXTENDED extremes remain fully eligible.
VPF Score ≥ 76/100
The composite score must clear the GOOD threshold. Anything below 76 never becomes executable, no matter how good the chart looks.
Risk-to-Reward ≥ 1.3
From entry zone to TP1, measured against the structural SL. Below 1.3x, even correctly-directioned trades bleed equity over time.
✓
✓ EXECUTABLE is your green light. Before this badge appears you are observing — not trading. The dashboard's "Why not executable?" card always tells you exactly which gate is blocking the trade.
Independent veto layers (alongside the 5 gates)
Two extra checks run alongside the 5 VPF gates and can block an otherwise-passing signal:
- Macro & News Blackout — high-impact events (FOMC, CPI) hard-block; medium-impact events apply ADJUSTED MODE (score −15, SL/TP widened 20%).
- Open Signal Conflict — an opposite-direction signal is blocked while a previous executable signal is still in EXECUTABLE / TRIGGERED / IN_ZONE state. The block auto-releases the moment that signal hits SL, TP1, TP2, or expires — so legitimate regime-flip trades aren't permanently delayed.
04
Step-by-Step: From Signal to Entry
This is the complete sequence — from the moment a signal fires to the moment you act. Follow these steps every time without exception.
1
Signal becomes EXECUTABLE — Alert 1 sent (prepare)
VPF score ≥ 76/100, all five gates green, RR ≥ 1.3. You receive your first notification. This is a preparation alert — do not enter at market. Open the dashboard, note the Entry Zone, SL, and TP1/TP2 levels, and place a limit order inside the entry zone on your exchange. Then wait.
Sweep pattern note
For liquidity sweep patterns, the signal only becomes executable after a confirmation candle closes through the swept level. If you see LONG or SHORT on the dashboard but EXECUTABLE is still FALSE, this is why — the engine is waiting for the follow-through candle before committing. Do not jump in early.
2
⏳ Badge shows "Waiting for Entry" — do nothing
Price has not yet reached your entry zone. Your limit order is resting on the exchange. Do not move it. Do not enter at market. If price moves away from the zone without triggering, the engine will update — you will receive a new alert if another executable setup forms.
3
⚡ Badge shows "Triggered" — Alert 2 sent (act now)
Price entered the zone and the entry is confirmed. You receive your second notification — this is the action signal. Check your exchange: your limit order may already be filled. If it is, place your SL and TP1/TP2 orders immediately. If your limit was not filled, do not chase with a market order. If you missed the entry, you missed the trade — wait for the next signal.
4
✗ Badge shows "Entry Not Reached" — cancel and move on
Price never touched the entry zone before the signal expired. Cancel your resting limit order. This is not a loss — the engine protected you from chasing. Wait for the next executable signal.
You receive two alerts per trade — here is what each one means
Alert 1 — Prepare
Fires when the signal becomes executable. Place your limit order inside the entry zone. Do not enter at market. Wait for Alert 2 before acting.
Alert 2 — Act Now ⚡
Fires only when the entry zone is triggered and confirmed. Check your limit fill on your exchange and manage the trade using the SL/TP levels shown on the dashboard.
Enable push, email, and Telegram alerts in your notification settings so you never miss either alert.
05
Signal Lifecycle — Where Is the Trade Right Now?
Once a signal is marked EXECUTABLE, a small badge below the green banner tells you exactly where the trade stands. It updates every 30 seconds. The four states below map directly to the four steps in the flow above — refer back to section 04 for what to do at each stage.
Waiting for Entry
Price has not yet reached the entry zone. The signal is live but no action is possible yet. Set an alert and monitor. Do not chase price above (LONG) or below (SHORT) the entry zone — if you miss it, you miss it.
In Entry Zone
Price is currently inside the entry range. Your limit order should already be placed. This is not yet a confirmed trigger — price is testing the zone but the pattern confirmation has not fired. Keep your order resting, do not go market.
Triggered — Act Now
Entry is confirmed. Price moved through the zone and the pattern trigger fired. If you have a limit order resting inside the entry zone it may already be filled. Check your exchange immediately. You will also receive an act-now push/email notification the moment this state fires.
Entry Not Reached
The signal expired without price ever reaching the entry zone. This trade is over — no action. Wait for the next executable signal. Entry Not Reached is not a loss; it means the engine protected you from chasing.
ℹ
When the badge shows ⚡ Triggered you will also receive a second notification (push, email, or Telegram — whichever channels you have enabled). This is separate from the initial executable-signal alert so you always get a clear "act now" prompt the moment price confirms.
06
Signal Grades — How to Rate What You See
Not all executable signals carry the same conviction. Use this grading system every time you open the dashboard.
C
Watching Only — VPF below 76
LONG or SHORT showing but NOT executable. VPF score is below 76, a gate has failed, or RR too low. The dashboard tells you which one. This is an observation — do not trade it.
B
Alert Mode — VPF 76–84 (GOOD), waiting on final gate
Score is in GOOD range but confirmation candle, RR, or one final gate hasn't cleared yet. Set an alert and stay close — execution is one candle away.
A
Executable — Take It (VPF ≥ 76, all gates green)
✓ EXECUTABLE is TRUE. All gates passed: pattern qualified, level confluence, regime aligned, VPF ≥ 76/100, confirmation candle closed in direction, RR ≥ 1.3. Place your limit order inside the Entry Zone.
A+
High Conviction — VPF 85+ HIGH CONFIDENCE tier
✓ EXECUTABLE + score in HIGH CONFIDENCE tier (≥ 85) + the AI Opinion card shows SUPPORTS LONG (for a LONG trade) or SUPPORTS SHORT (for a SHORT). Two independent systems agree on a top-tier setup. Trade with normal size or slightly larger.
A++
Maximum Confluence — Best Setup Possible
✓ EXECUTABLE + AI Opinion agrees + Smart Money score aligned + MTF shows FULL_BULL (LONG) or FULL_BEAR (SHORT). Every layer pointing the same direction. This is the highest-conviction setup the system produces.
07
The Trade Plan — Entry, Stop, Targets
When EXECUTABLE is TRUE, the Trade Plan panel provides exact levels calculated from recent 15m and 1h swing structure.
Entry Zone
The price range for a limit order. Place your order inside this range — never chase with a market order. Chasing above/below the zone destroys your RR.
Stop Loss
Where the trade is invalidated. Set this immediately on entry. Never move the stop in the direction of the loss — that is the fastest way to turn a small loss into a large one.
TP1 — First Target
Close 50–70% of your position here. Lock in the win. Don't get greedy waiting for TP2 with full size — TP1 hit is a successful trade.
TP2 — Extended Target
Run the remaining position here only if momentum is still strong. If price stalls or reversal signals appear, exit. TP2 is a bonus — not an expectation.
08
AI Opinion — A Second Set of Eyes
DeepSeek AI analyses every live data point — decision, confidence, entry, SL, TP1/TP2, RR, MTF, Smart Money, Coinalyze, CryptoQuant, Fear & Greed, OI, and funding — and returns one independent verdict.
SUPPORTS LONG
AI reviewed all data and sees bullish conditions. If the engine is also executable LONG — this is an A+ trade. Two independent systems agree.
SUPPORTS SHORT
AI sees bearish conditions across the full data picture. When engine is executable SHORT and AI agrees — A+ trade with short-side conviction.
NEUTRAL
Mixed data or insufficient edge for a clear directional opinion. Not a red flag on its own — but it means the AI cannot add conviction to the trade.
ℹ
AI Opinion does not block or gate trades. It is an independent second opinion. Executable LONG + AI NEUTRAL = still a valid A trade. Executable LONG + AI SUPPORTS LONG = A+ trade. AI conflicting with the signal is worth noting — consider reducing position size.
09
Pre-Trade Checklist
Run through this before every live position. The first five are non-negotiable — skip any one of them and you are gambling, not trading.
Non-Negotiable
▸Signal is LONG or SHORT — not WAIT
▸VPF Score ≥ 76/100 (GOOD or HIGH CONFIDENCE tier)
▸✓ EXECUTABLE badge showing TRUE
▸RR to TP1 is ≥ 1.3
▸You are risking only what you can afford to lose completely
Grade Upgrades
▸A+ upgrade: AI Opinion agrees with signal direction
▸A++ upgrade: MTF shows FULL_BULL (LONG) or FULL_BEAR (SHORT)
▸A++ upgrade: Smart Money score >62 (LONG) or <38 (SHORT)
▸News bias doesn't contradict the signal direction
▸No high-impact macro event within 2 hours
▸Limit order placed inside the Entry Zone — not market order
★
A trade is already good. An A+ is better. An A++ is your best setup. You don't need A++ every time — but never skip the non-negotiables for any grade.
See it live on the dashboard
Everything described here is live, updating every 2 minutes, and displayed in real time on the War Room dashboard.