Your First Signal
Learn how to read and interpret Alstrum's ML-generated trading signals.
Understanding Signal Cards
Each signal in Volt displays key information:
Signal Components
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Stock ticker (e.g., AAPL, TSLA) |
| Signal | Direction prediction |
| Confidence | ML model certainty (0-100%) |
| Price | Current market price |
| Change | Daily price movement |
| Volume | Trading volume indicator |
| SMC | Smart Money indicators (Pro) |
Signal Types
Alstrum provides 5 signal types:
| Signal | Meaning | Visual |
|---|---|---|
| STRONG_BUY | High conviction long | Bright Green |
| BUY | Moderate conviction long | Green |
| HOLD | Neutral/wait | Yellow |
| SELL | Moderate conviction short | Red |
| STRONG_SELL | High conviction short | Bright Red |
Confidence Scores
The confidence percentage indicates how certain the ML model is:
- 80-100%: Very high confidence - Strong conviction signals
- 60-79%: High confidence - Good trading opportunities
- 40-59%: Moderate confidence - Consider with caution
- Below 40%: Low confidence - Not recommended for trading
Best Practice
Focus on signals with 60%+ confidence for better probability setups.
Reading a Signal
Here's how to interpret a typical signal:
AAPL | STRONG_BUY | 85% | $178.50 | +2.3% | High Vol | OB FVG
This tells you:
- AAPL is showing a strong buy signal
- The model has 85% confidence in this prediction
- Current price is $178.50, up 2.3% today
- Volume is high (good liquidity)
- There's an Order Block and Fair Value Gap present (SMC confluence)
Taking Action
Option 1: Analyze Further
Click on any signal to open Trace analysis:
- AI explains why the signal is bullish/bearish
- Key factors driving the prediction
- Potential risks and opportunities
Option 2: Execute Trade
Click Execute to open Stryk:
- See detailed chart with SMC overlays
- Enter order parameters
- Execute through connected brokerage
Timeframes
Signals are available across multiple timeframes:
Intraday
- 5 minute - Scalping opportunities
- 15 minute - Short-term momentum
- 1 hour - Intraday swings
Swing
- 4 hour - Multi-day setups
- Daily - Swing trade signals
Position
- 3 day - Longer-term positions
Timeframe Selection
Choose timeframes that match your trading style. Day traders focus on 5m-1h, swing traders on 4h-1d.