Objective reference covering 5 indicator algorithms, parameter definitions, risk management notes, glossary, and troubleshooting.
Each indicator's algorithm and parameter meanings are described objectively. Which indicator suits which trading style is decided by you.
short_period — bars in the short MAmid_period — bars in the mid MAlong_period — bars in the long MAlookback — bars the alignment must holdgap_threshold — minimum gap between MAs (%)rsi_period — bars in the RSI windowoversold_threshold — RSI level for the long-entry zoneoverbought_threshold — RSI level for the short-entry zonek_period — bars in the %K windowd_period — bars in the %D moving average of %Koversold_threshold / overbought_threshold — zone thresholdsbb_period — bars in the middle moving averagebb_deviation — standard-deviation multiplierbb_mode — breakout or reversalatr_period / atr_multiplier — SuperTrend ATR settingsvwma_period — bars in the VWMAvolume_threshold — minimum volume ratiocandle_confirm — confirmation barsDefinitions and mathematical traits of the parameters used after the scanner generates a signal.
| Term | Definition | Mathematical traits |
|---|---|---|
| TP (Take Profit) | Auto take-profit when price reaches +X% above entry. target = entry × (1 + TP/100) |
Smaller = quicker take-profit + more trades. Larger = bigger gains per trade + fewer trades. |
| SL (Stop Loss) | Auto stop-loss when price reaches -X% below entry. stop = entry × (1 - SL/100) |
Smaller = quicker stop-loss (smaller loss per trade). Larger = absorbs more volatility but allows bigger drawdowns. |
| TS (Trailing Stop) | Auto-sell when price drops -X% from the highest high since entry. The stop trails upward as price rises. | Locks in profit while trend-following. Smaller = exits earlier, larger = allows deeper pullbacks. |
| Order Size % | Percentage of available balance used per trade. e.g. 10% means 10% of balance is used per order. |
Smaller = lower per-trade exposure (diversified). Larger = higher per-trade exposure (concentrated). |
| Leverage (Futures) | The borrowing multiplier the exchange offers on top of your capital. e.g. 10x means a 10 USDT position on 1 USDT of margin. |
X-fold P&L amplification. Liquidation (forced close) risk increases accordingly. |
| Whitelist | List of symbols the scanner will evaluate for trades. | Empty = the scanner evaluates all symbols on the exchange. Populated = only listed symbols are evaluated. |
| Candle / Bar | OHLC (open / high / low / close) over a fixed interval — 1m, 1h, 4h, 1d, etc. |
Indicators are evaluated at bar close, not in real time. |
Objective notes on common risk-management considerations in automated trading. You decide based on your own risk tolerance and capital.
It is mathematically established that diversifying capital across multiple assets reduces overall loss exposure to any single asset's volatility (portfolio diversification effect). You decide the number of positions and weights.
X-fold leverage amplifies P&L X-fold. The liquidation price also sits closer to entry, raising liquidation risk for volatile assets. You choose anywhere from no leverage (1x) to the exchange's maximum based on your risk tolerance.
More concurrent positions spread capital and reduce the impact of any single asset's loss, but also increase signal-monitoring load and exchange API rate-limit pressure. You decide how many positions you can run.
TP / SL ratios should match your style (e.g., TP > SL is common). Trailing stops work well in trending markets but can exit quickly in choppy or highly volatile conditions. Decide after your own backtests.
Before you actually run the scanner, use the backtest to see how your current strategy would have performed on historical data. Backtest signals use the exact same logic as the chart arrows — it replays the strategy you see on the chart.
Common terms used in automated trading.
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Long / Short | Buy position (betting on price up) / Sell position (betting on price down). |
| Spot / Futures | Spot trading (you hold the actual asset) / Futures trading (contracts, leverage available). |
| USDT-M / COIN-M | USDT-margined futures (settled in USDT) / Coin-margined futures (settled in the underlying coin, e.g., BTCUSD_PERP). |
| Hedge Mode | Mode that allows holding Long + Short on the same symbol simultaneously (Binance / Bybit Futures option). |
| Slippage | Difference between intended and filled price. Common with market orders or in high-volatility moments. |
| Funding Rate | Periodic (typically 8-hour) settlement between long and short holders in perpetual futures (positive or negative). |
| Liquidation | When losses exceed margin in leveraged trading and the exchange force-closes the position (margin reaches zero). |
| Whitelist / Blacklist | List of symbols to trade / list of symbols to exclude. |
| Webhook | HTTP API by which external signals (e.g., TradingView) send orders directly to our server. |
| Bar Close | The final tick of a candle (1m / 1h / 1d, etc.). The scanner evaluates indicators at this moment. |
| Signal | State in which the indicator evaluation has satisfied a buy or sell condition. |
| Backtest | Validating an indicator on historical data to estimate hypothetical results. Provided via the ⏱ Backtest button in the Scanner tab (see section 4). |
Common technical issues with the scanner and auto-trading flow, and what to check.
Make sure you clicked [START SCANNER] in the dashboard and the status reads running.
Empty whitelist scans all symbols; populated whitelist only scans listed ones. When the exchange is USDT-M, symbols must follow the USDT-M format (e.g., BTCUSDT).
For example, very long lookback or very large gap_threshold values rarely satisfy conditions. Adjust to your trading style.
Indicators are evaluated at bar close. With 1h bars that's at the top of each hour; with 4h bars it's every four hours at close.
Both Read and Trade must be enabled. Keep Withdraw OFF. With Trade OFF, no order can be placed.
If size% × price + fees exceeds available balance, the order fails. Check your balance on the exchange.
Each exchange has minimum order quantities and minimum notional amounts per symbol. Very small order percentages get rejected.
If the leverage or margin mode (Cross / Isolated) set on the exchange differs from what's set here, orders may be rejected.
If you applied an IP whitelist to the API key, our server IP must be allowed. We recommend adding 13.209.224.50.
As a safety guard, auto-close does not fire when TP/SL/TS are all zero or set to manual mode. Set non-zero values to enable auto-close.
A position must appear in the Monitor tab for auto-close evaluation to run. If it does not, verify the position on the exchange side.