Signals + Your System — Improve Decision Quality
Add simple filters (S/R + trend/MA(20/50) + RSI(14)) to avoid chasing tops. Pick a style (swing H1/H4 vs intraday M15) and align targets/stops. Learn when to skip despite a signal (spread/news/vol/time). Decide "take or pass" on two real signals and write a 5-line mini-playbook.
6.1Confluence filters: S/R + trend/MA + RSI (primer)
Support/Resistance: Trade away from nearby barriers; entries into "fresh air" have cleaner follow-through.
Trend/MA(20/50): Bias up when MA20 > MA50 and both slope up; bias down when MA20 < MA50 and both slope down.
RSI(14): >70 = strong up momentum (can be overheated); <30 = strong down momentum (can be oversold). Avoid buying "into the ceiling" or selling "into the floor" unless planning a reversal strategy (not in this course).
Filters are not magic; they reduce low-quality entries.
6.2Confluence checker (interactive)
Evaluate entry quality based on S/R proximity, MA relationship, and RSI band.
Is price near S/R?
- • Far (>2×ATR)
- • Moderate (≈ATR)
- • Close (<0.5×ATR)
MA(20/50) relationship
- • MA20>MA50 uptrend
- • MA20<MA50 downtrend
- • Mixed/flat
RSI(14)
- • <30
- • 30–70
- • >70
High
Direction aligns with MA bias; RSI not overheated; S/R not too close.
Medium
Mixed signals; reduce size or wait for better setup.
Low
Against MA / too close to S/R / overheated RSI — consider passing.
You can estimate ATR via MT5's ATR(14); S/R proximity uses ATR multiples for simplicity.
6.3Style selector (swing vs intraday) and ATR-based sizing hints
Swing (H1/H4)
Fewer decisions; larger stops/targets; tolerance to costs; good for busy schedules.
SL: Swing ≈ ATR×1 to 1.5
TP: Swing ≈ 1.5R–2R
Intraday (M15)
More decisions; tighter stops/targets; cost/latency sensitive; needs time windows.
SL: Intraday ≈ ATR×0.7 to 1.0
TP: Intraday ≈ 1.2R–1.5R
Adjust to nearby S/R and your plan; confirm costs (spread/slippage) < 20–30% of TP.
6.4Skip logic: when a signal is not a trade
Conservative skipping reduces low-quality trades. Check these conditions before entering:
- Spread > 1.5 pips (EURUSD-like) right now
- High-impact news within ±30 min
- Rollover window (23:50–00:10 server)
- Volatility spike (ATR percentile > 80)
- Time outside preferred sessions (no London/NY)
6.5Practice: take/pass two signals (justify with filters)
Paste two real signal links (e.g., EURUSD daily forecast) or write short scenario text.
For each Signal A and Signal B, evaluate using confluence checker, skip logic, and style alignment. Decide take or pass with written rationale.
For Signal A and Signal B, note:
- • Signal summary
- • S/R proximity
- • MA bias
- • RSI band
- • Skip conditions
- • Style (Swing/Intraday)
- • ATR(14) pips
- • Decision
- • Rationale
Only trade what fits both filters and your schedule.
6.6Mini-playbook (5-line rules)
Consolidate your filters, entry/exit rules, and skip logic into one simple playbook.
Entry rules (context + trigger)
e.g. Trend by MA(20/50); enter on breakout/pullback with +2 pips buffer.
SL rule
e.g. Below swing low (or ATR×1); move to BE at +1R.
TP rule
e.g. 1.5R–2R or next S/R; partial 50% at +1R (optional).
Filters/time
e.g. Trade London/NY; avoid rollover; avoid ±20m around news; spread ≤ 1.5 pips.
When I pass
e.g. Near strong S/R, against MA bias, RSI>70/<30 (unless reversal plan).
Keep it simple and measurable; reuse tomorrow.
QuizTest Your Understanding
Мини-тест
Проверьте понимание с помощью 3 вопросов. Для прохождения нужно 2 из 3 верных.
6.8What's next
You now have personal filters (confluence, style fit, skip logic) to improve signal-based decisions. Next: explore manual vs hybrid vs automation pathways.
Next: Manual vs Automation — Your Next Step