# TITAN SIGNAL SCALPING MASTER GUIDE (1m-4h) This document is a complete guide for manual trading in TITAN HFT using `SIGNAL` mode on timeframes between `1m` and `4h`. The goal is to have a clear, repeatable protocol, with simple rules for entries/exits, reducing losses and correct interpretation of markers. --- ## 1) What do the signals in the chart represent In `SIGNAL` mode, the markers are displayed for the active source (`SRC`): - `O ...` = Oracle - `G ...` = GPU - `F ...` = Fusion Signal types: - `BUY` = long entry signal - `SELL` = short entry signal / long exit - `TRAIL` = trailing exit signal (profit protection) - `EXIT` = closing signal (flip logic) - `CHAOS` = defensive signal (unstable regime, risk increased) Important: - `BUY/SELL` = entry signals - `TRAIL/EXIT/CHAOS` = management and exit signals - Do not interpret `TRAIL`/`CHAOS` as automatic reversal entry. --- ## 2) Correct interpretation on blue/red candles Many traders make this confusion: - The color of the candle only tells what the current bar did. - The marker tells what you are doing with your position. That's why: - you can have `G CHAOS` on a blue candle (it's normal) - you can have `G TRAIL` on a red candle (it's normal) Explanation: - `CHAOS` does not necessarily mean the immediate opposite direction, it means "the market is unstable, reduce risk" - `TRAIL` means "we had favorable movement, now protect the profit" --- ## 3) Differences between sources (O/G/F) ### Oracle (`O`) - More filtered, more conservative. - Fewer signals, usually cleaner. ### GPU (`G`) - More sensitive, faster, reacts quickly. - Can generate more signals in volatile areas. ### Fusion (`F`) - Mix between Oracle stability and GPU speed. - Usually good as the "balanced" variant. Recommendation: - Do not change the source in the middle of the same trade. - Choose the source before entering and keep the same "source context" until exit. --- ## 4) Standard workflow for each session 1. Run `build.sh` and start the application. 2. Select the desired symbol and timeframe. 3. Set `MODE = SIGNAL`. 4. Choose `SRC` (`ORACLE` / `GPU` / `FUSION`). 5. Check toggle `Signals` active in UI. 6. Wait for input signal (`BUY`/`SELL`) on bar closed. 7. Handle output with `TRAIL`/`EXIT`/`CHAOS`. Don't skip step 6. Input on bar not closed significantly increases the rate of false entries. --- ## 5) Playbook on timeframes (1m -> 4h) ## 5.1) Fast TF: 1m / 3m / 5m - Enter only on fresh signal. - After `TRAIL`: fast exit (partial minimum). - After `CHAOS`: aggressive exit, without hesitation. - After exit: manual cooldown 1-3 bars. ## 5.2) Average TF: 10m / 15m / 30m - Enter `BUY/SELL` confirmed (closed bar). - `TRAIL` = gradual exit (eg: 30-60%). - `CHAOS` = greatly reduce exposure. ## 5.3) Slow TF: 1h / 4h - Rare signals, usually more robust. - Use `TRAIL` to conserve profit, not panic. - `CHAOS` remains a risk signal raised -> defensive. --- ## 6) Concrete entry/exit rules ### LONG entry rules - signal `BUY` on the closed bar - without `CHAOS` immediately in the next 1-2 bars - ideal: the price structure is not already "extended up" on extreme spike ### SHORT entry rules - signal `SELL` on closed bar - without `CHAOS` immediately in next 1-2 bars - avoid short immediately after strong flush if absorption occurs ### Exit rules - `TRAIL`: mark profit (partial or full, depending on TF) - `EXIT`: technical shutdown (flip logic) - `CHAOS`: defensive output (usually full on small TFs) - clear opposite signal: close what is left --- ## 7) Risk management (mandatory) These rules are more important than any signal: - small and fixed risk per trade - do not increase size after a loss - daily loss limit (hard stop) - consecutive loss limit (ex: 3 trades in a row -> break) Practical example: - max risk/trade: 0.25% - 0.75% of equity - max daily loss: 1.5% - 2.5% - after 3 consecutive losses: break and reevaluation --- ## 8) When NOT to enter Do not enter if: - the signal appears in the middle of a news spike without confirmation - you just received `CHAOS` and the cooldown didn't pass - change the source in the middle of the decision (inconsistent context) - you enter "for fear of losing the movement" --- ## 9) Why can you see many SELL and few BUY (or vice versa) It is normal if: - the current regime is directional (dominant trend) - the confidence/HTF filters remove part of the entries - volatility state favors a direction It's not an automatic bug. A bug is when: - one of the sources remains constantly blocked in `0 markers` under all conditions - the source does not produce anything for long periods, while the others produce normally --- ## 10) Fast troubleshooting ### Problem: No markers appear at all Check: - `MODE = SIGNAL` - `SRC` correctly selected - toggle `Signals` active - valid timeframe (1m, 3m, 5m, 10m, 15m, 30m, 1h, 4h) ### Problem: only one source does not show signals - switch to the other sources for comparison - check the backend logs - if only `gpu` drops to zero, check the GPU/thresholds pipeline ### Problem: the SHARK icon started the old build - `build.sh` must update: - the local binary - system binary - local launcher - system launcher - desktop/icon cache --- ## 11) Checklist "before clicking BUY/SELL" Before any entry: - [ ] MODE is `SIGNAL` - [ ] SRC is fixed (O/G/F) and I don't change it in trade - [ ] Selected TF is clear (1m -> 4h) - [ ] signal on closed bar - [ ] calculated risk/trade - [ ] I know exactly where I exit if `TRAIL` or `CHAOS` appears If a point is missing, do not execute the trade. --- ## 12) Checklist "after entry" - [ ] monitor the following 1-3 bars - [ ] at `TRAIL` reduce / close according to plan - [ ] at `CHAOS` go into defensive mode - [ ] I don't move the decision on emotion - [ ] note the result in the diary --- ## 13) Minimum trading log (recommended) For each trade write down: - date/time - symbol - TF - source (`O/G/F`) - signal input (`BUY/SELL`) - output signal (`TRAIL/EXIT/CHAOS/opus`) - result (% and multiple R) - observations (why it worked / why it didn't work) After 30-50 trades you have real data for tuning. --- ## 14) Final principles 1. The signal is not certainty, it is probability. 2. Fixed risk > "perfect prediction". 3. Discipline beats the indicator. 4. `CHAOS` is your friend in terms of protection. 5. The best missed trade is better than a poorly executed trade. --- ## 15) Note of responsibility This system cannot guarantee "no loss". It can only provide clearer and faster signals. The final result depends on execution, risk, discipline and market context.