Settings Glossary
Overview
The Settings Glossary helps traders understand the purpose of each parameter and how adjustments can affect signal behavior, chart visualization, and backtesting outcomes.
Signal Settings
Stop-Loss Lookback
Defines the number of bars to review for swing highs and lows when placing stop-losses.
The default is 2 bars and can be set from 1 to 100 to adjust sensitivity.
Risk/Reward Ratio
Sets the multiplier for calculating take-profit levels relative to the stop-loss distance.
Values range from 1 to 10 and apply to Basic and Advanced signal modes.
Entry, Take-Profit, and Stop-Loss Colors
Users can assign custom colors to entries, take-profits, and stop-loss levels.
Filters
Session Filter
Allows users to define the active trading hours in HHMM-HHMM format.
Only signals generated within the session are displayed.
Higher TF Confluence Filter
Disabled
The filter is turned off. All signals are shown regardless of the trend on higher timeframes.
Enabled (Auto)
Automatically selects a higher timeframe based on the current chart’s timeframe. Signals are only considered valid if they align with the trend on this higher timeframe.
1 Minute
Checks the 1-minute chart for trend alignment before validating signals. Only signals matching the trend on the 1-minute chart are accepted.
5 Minute
Checks the 5-minute chart for trend alignment before validating signals. Only signals matching the trend on the 5-minute chart are accepted.
15 Minute
Checks the 15-minute chart for trend alignment before validating signals. Only signals matching the trend on the 15-minute chart are accepted.
1 Hour
Validates signals against the 1-hour chart trend, helping to reduce false signals in intraday trading.
4 Hour
Confirms signals using the 4-hour chart trend, providing stronger intraday-to-swing trend confirmation.
1 Day
Filters signals according to the daily chart trend, ideal for swing or position trading.
1 Week
Ensures signals align with the weekly chart trend, useful for longer-term trend confirmation
1 Month
Uses the monthly chart to confirm the overall long-term trend before accepting signals.
Volatility Filter Sensitivity
Determines how sensitive the filter is to price volatility.
Higher values block more signals during volatile periods.
Values range from 1 to 5 in 0.5 increments.
Custom Signals
Custom Take-Profit Percentage
Allows users to set a custom take-profit level when Signal Mode is Custom.
Adjustable from 0.1% in 0.05% increments.
Custom Stop-Loss Percentage
Sets a custom stop-loss for Custom mode.
Adjustable from 0.1% in 0.05% increments.
Astra Cloud
Astra Cloud Sensitivity
Sensitivity options 1 through 4 adjust the cloud’s responsiveness.
Lower values follow short-term trends, higher values follow long-term trends.
Astra Cloud Colors
Users can customize Astra Cloud colors to distinguish bullish and bearish for better visualization.
Bar Coloring
Advanced
Entry Label Size
Tiny
Sets the entry, take-profit, and stop-loss labels to the smallest size.
Small
Increases the labels slightly for better visibility
Normal
is the default size, balancing readability and chart space.
Large
Makes the labels more prominent for easier identification.
Huge
Enlarges the labels to the maximum size, ideal for users who want very clear chart annotations.
Entry/TP/SL Offset Percentage
Adjusts entry, take-profit, and stop-loss levels by a percentage, useful for fast-moving markets or automated trading to ensure orders are fulfilled.
Usage Tips
Use settings to tailor signals, manage risk, and enhance chart clarity, while filters and Astra Cloud highlight key market conditions.
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