USER GUIDE

The PA Signal Engine is an AI-powered price action analysis tool. Upload chart screenshots, get a 6-phase structured analysis, build a trade journal, and track your edge over time. No indicators required — pure price action only.

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How It Works

OVERVIEW

The PA Signal Engine uses Pase AI with computer vision to read chart screenshots from any platform — TradingView, MetaTrader 4/5, cTrader, ThinkorSwim, NinjaTrader, or any charting software — and perform a structured price action analysis. The system supports two charts simultaneously — a Higher Timeframe (HTF) chart for trend bias and a Lower Timeframe (LTF) chart for the entry setup.

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Upload your entry chart (required) and optionally a higher timeframe chart for bias context.

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Set optional context fields — asset, timeframes, session, bias hint, and notes to Pase AI.

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Click Analyze. Pase AI reads the charts and runs a 6-phase price action framework.

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Review the verdict, conviction score, phase breakdown, and trade plan.

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Execute the trade (or pass) based on the verdict and your own discretion.

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Mark the outcome after the trade closes — TP1, TP2, Stopped Out, or Partial.

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Build your journal. After 3+ trades per asset, unlock AI-powered per-asset insights.

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The 6-Phase Analysis Framework

CORE

Every analysis runs through six independent phases. Each phase is scored and rated PASS, WARN, FAIL, or N/A. The combined score determines the conviction level and the final verdict.

PHASE 1— Trend StructureSee strategy ›

Reads the dominant trend from higher highs/lows (uptrend) or lower highs/lows (downtrend). If two charts are uploaded, the HTF sets the macro bias. A ranging or choppy market rates WARN or FAIL.

✅ PASS
Clear trend aligned with potential trade direction
⚠️ WARN
Ambiguous — mixed structure signals
❌ FAIL
Counter-trend or ranging market
PHASE 2— Key Level Confluence

Identifies whether price is at a significant level — prior swing highs/lows, round numbers, consolidation zones, or prior breakout levels retested as S/R. Mid-range entries with no clear level rate FAIL.

✅ PASS
Strong, clearly identifiable level
⚠️ WARN
Moderate level present
❌ FAIL
Mid-range — no structural level
PHASE 3— Entry PatternSee strategy ›

Identifies the specific price action pattern: pin bars, engulfing candles, inside bar breakouts, Break of Structure (BOS), Fair Value Gaps (FVG), and order block entries. This is the most critical phase — a FAIL here almost always results in a SKIP verdict.

✅ PASS
Clear, valid pattern with conviction
⚠️ WARN
Marginal or still-forming pattern
❌ FAIL
No identifiable pattern
PHASE 4— Momentum

Evaluates whether momentum supports the trade. Looks at candle body size (expanding = building, contracting = fading), consecutive directional candles, divergence signals, and volume confirmation.

✅ PASS
Momentum clearly confirmed in trade direction
⚠️ WARN
Mixed momentum signals
❌ FAIL
Momentum against or fading
PHASE 5— Session & Timing

Assesses whether the current time is optimal. London and New York sessions have the highest liquidity for most assets. The first 15 minutes after major news should be avoided.

✅ PASS
Prime session — London or New York active
⚠️ WARN
Acceptable — transition or overlap period
❌ FAIL
Avoid — low liquidity or post-news
PHASE 6— Risk / RewardSee strategy ›

Calculates the trade plan: stop loss at the nearest structural invalidation, TP1 at 1.5R, TP2 at 2.5R. A minimum R:R of 1.5 is required for a PASS.

✅ PASS
R:R ≥ 1.5 with clean structural stop
⚠️ WARN
R:R 1.0–1.5 or wide stop
❌ FAIL
R:R < 1.0 or no clean stop
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03

Taking the Perfect Screenshot

ACCURACY

The quality of the analysis depends entirely on what Pase AI can see in your screenshots. Follow these rules every time.

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Two charts beat one
The HTF sets the macro bias. Without it, Pase AI may miss a counter-trend setup. Always include the HTF.
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Show 50–100 candles
Pase AI needs structure context — recent swing highs/lows and momentum history. Don't zoom in to just 5–10 candles.
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Zoom into the pattern
The entry candle must be clearly visible with readable body and wicks. If you can't see the pin bar, Pase AI can't either.
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Include price scale
The Y-axis with price levels must be visible. Pase AI reads exact levels to calculate stop loss and targets.
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Include time axis
The X-axis with timestamps must be visible. Session timing is assessed in Phase 5.
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Add notes
Use the Notes field to highlight what you see — a rejection, a liquidity grab, a specific level being tested.
HTF RECOMMENDATION
For intraday trading (15M–1H entries) → use a 4H or Daily HTF chart. For scalping (1M–5M entries) → use a 15M or 1H HTF chart.
PRE-UPLOAD CHECKLIST
□HTF chart uploaded (or intentionally skipped)
□LTF entry chart uploaded — 50–100 candles visible
□Price scale (Y-axis) visible and not cropped
□Time axis (X-axis) visible with timestamps
□Entry pattern clearly visible — body and wicks readable
□Asset name and timeframe visible in chart title
□Context fields filled in (or left blank for auto-detect)
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Understanding the Conviction Score

SCORING

Each phase scores 0–20 points: PASS = 17–20, WARN = 8–12, FAIL = 0–3, N/A = 10 neutral. The total out of 100 determines conviction level and position sizing guidance.

SCORELABELPOSITION SIZING GUIDANCE
80 – 100HIGHFull position size or add to existing winners
60 – 79MODERATEStandard position size (50–75% of max)
40 – 59LOWReduce size 25–50% or skip entirely
0 – 39SKIPDo not enter — statistical edge not present
POSITION SIZING RULE
Never put full position size on a LOW or MODERATE conviction signal. Scale your size proportionally — HIGH conviction warrants full size, MODERATE warrants 50–75%, LOW warrants 25–50% or skip entirely.
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Reading the Verdict

DECISIONS

The verdict is the system's recommendation based on all six phases combined. There are four possible verdicts.

ENTER LONG

Phases 1 and 3 both PASS, conviction ≥ 60, direction bullish. Enter with your planned position size scaled to conviction level.

ENTER SHORT

Phases 1 and 3 both PASS, conviction ≥ 60, direction bearish. Enter with your planned position size scaled to conviction level.

WAIT

Conviction 40–59, or Phase 1/3 is WARN. Conditions are developing. Monitor the setup — it may improve, or invalidate.

SKIP

Conviction < 40, or Phase 1/3 is FAIL. The edge is not present. Do not enter this setup under any circumstances.

IMPORTANT — NEVER OVERRIDE A SKIP
The most common cause of losses in this system is entering on a SKIP verdict. When the system says SKIP, the statistical edge is absent. Trust the process.
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Trade Plan — Entry, Stop, Targets

EXECUTION

Every analysis generates a complete trade plan with levels calculated from the chart. TP1 and TP2 use R-multiples — multiples of your stop distance from entry.

EntryCurrent price or the specific pattern entry level read from the chart
Stop LossBelow/above the nearest structural invalidation point — swing low for longs, swing high for shorts
TP1 · 1.5REntry ± (stop distance × 1.5) — close 50% here and move stop to breakeven
TP2 · 2.5REntry ± (stop distance × 2.5) — close remaining 50% or trail stop to protect gains
InvalidationThe specific price or candle close that means the trade thesis is wrong — exit immediately if hit
RECOMMENDED APPROACH
At TP1 (1.5R) — close 50% of the position and move your stop to breakeven. Let the remaining 50% run to TP2 (2.5R). This locks in profit while giving the trade room to breathe. Never let a winner become a loser after reaching TP1.
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Trade Journal — Logging Outcomes

JOURNAL

Every analysis is automatically saved to your journal. After a trade closes, return to the Journal tab, expand the trade entry, and mark the outcome. This data powers the Performance and Insights tabs.

OUTCOMEP&LDESCRIPTION
TP1+1.5RFirst target hit. Close 50% and move stop to breakeven.
TP2+2.5RSecond target hit. Full trade closed at maximum target.
TP1 + TP2+2.0RBoth targets reached. Logged as +2.0R average.
Stopped Out−1.0RStop loss was hit. Full risk loss taken.
Partial+0.5RManually closed before any target. Conservative estimate used.
WHY MARKING OUTCOMES MATTERS
After 4+ completed trades, Pase AI injects your historical win rate by asset, session, and conviction level into every new analysis — adjusting confidence scores based on your actual track record. The more outcomes you mark, the smarter the system becomes.
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Performance Tab

STATS

Unlocks after 3 completed trades with outcomes marked. Shows overall statistics and breakdowns across five dimensions. Auto-refreshes every 60 seconds.

Win Rate
Trades hitting TP1 or TP2 ÷ total completed. 55%+ is strong for this system.
Total P&L
Sum of all R-multiples. TP1 = +1.5R, TP2 = +2.5R, TP1+TP2 = +2.0R avg, Stopped Out = −1.0R.
Avg / Trade
Total P&L ÷ trade count. Above +0.3R confirms a real statistical edge.
Streak
Current consecutive win or loss streak — useful for identifying hot and cold periods.

The bar charts break down win rate by conviction level, session, direction (BUY/SELL), asset, and star rating. The equity curve shows cumulative P&L over time. Use these to identify where your edge is strongest.

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Insights Tab — Per-Asset AI Coaching

AI

Generates personalized coaching based on your trade history. Requires a minimum of 3 completed trades per asset. Each asset gets its own section with 3–4 specific, data-driven insights. Your last report is saved automatically and persists between sessions.

EDGE
A profitable pattern in your data. Do more of this.
WARNING
A pattern costing you money. Change this behaviour.
PATTERN
A recurring pattern worth being aware of.
TIP
A specific improvement grounded in your data.
PERSISTENCE & REGENERATION
Your last generated report loads automatically every time you open the Insights tab. Click Regenerate to refresh with new trade data. Click Clear to reset and start fresh.
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Strategy Deep Dive

STRATEGY

Price Action Philosophy

This system is built on pure price action — the study of how price moves on a chart without lagging indicators. Every decision is based on structure (higher highs/lows), patterns (engulfing candles, pin bars, BOS), and confluence (multiple factors aligning at the same level).

Higher Timeframe Bias

The single most important rule: always know the higher timeframe direction before entering on a lower timeframe. Counter-trend trades require far more confluence and should be treated as scalps only. See Phase 1 — Trend Structure for details.

Key Level Strategy

The best entries happen at significant levels where price has previously reversed, consolidated, or broken out. A signal at a key level is far more reliable than a signal in the middle of range. See Phase 2 — Key Level Confluence for details.

Fair Value Gap (FVG) Entries

A Fair Value Gap is a 3-candle imbalance where price moved so aggressively it left an unfilled zone. Price tends to return to fill these gaps. A signal combined with price entering an open FVG is the "elite entry zone" — the highest-probability setup in this system.

Break of Structure (BOS)

A Break of Structure occurs when price closes beyond a prior swing high (bullish BOS) or swing low (bearish BOS). BOS entries are entered on the retest of the broken level — waiting for the first candle to close back at the level before entering.

Session Timing

London (08:00–16:00 GMT) and New York (13:00–21:00 GMT) are the prime sessions for most assets. The LDN/NY overlap (13:00–16:00 GMT) is the highest volatility window. Asian session entries are acceptable for crypto and JPY pairs but lower quality for gold and EUR/GBP.

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Risk Management Rules

CRITICAL
NON-NEGOTIABLE — APPLY TO EVERY SINGLE TRADE
Violating these rules consistently is the fastest way to blow an account.
1.Never risk more than 1–2% of your total account on a single trade.
2.Always use a stop loss. Never enter without a pre-defined invalidation level.
3.If your stop distance is wide, reduce your lot or contract size accordingly — not your stop.
4.Move stop to breakeven after TP1 is reached. Never let a winner become a loser.
5.Never add to a losing position. One trade, one size, one stop.
6.Skip all SKIP verdicts. The system tells you when edge is absent — trust it.
7.Don't trade the first 15 minutes after major news (NFP, FOMC, CPI, etc.).
8.Don't trade revenge setups after a loss. Wait for the next valid signal.
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Common Mistakes

AVOID
❌ MISTAKE✅ FIX
Entering on a SKIP verdictTrust the system — SKIP means edge is absent. No exceptions.
No HTF chart uploadedAlways include the higher timeframe. Counter-trend setups are the #1 cause of losses.
Zoomed-in screenshot (5 candles)Show 50–100 candles. Pase AI needs swing history to identify structure.
Cropped price scaleInclude the Y-axis. Pase AI reads exact levels to calculate stops and targets.
Not marking trade outcomesMark every trade within 24hrs. The learning system requires data to improve.
Ignoring conviction scoreA 45/100 WAIT ≠ an 82/100 ENTER. Scale position size with conviction.
Trading Asian session on gold/EURPhase 5 flags this. Stick to London and New York for non-crypto assets.
Entering before candle closesWait for the entry candle to fully close. Wicks can invalidate the pattern mid-candle.
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⚠ DISCLAIMER: This documentation and the PA Signal Engine are for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing herein constitutes financial advice. Trading involves significant risk of loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always use proper risk management and never risk more than you can afford to lose.