How to read a MasterBitcoin signal
Every field on a signal card, what it means, and how to turn it into a disciplined entry - without chasing.
A MasterBitcoin signal is not a command - it's a structured opinion, with all of its reasoning exposed. Knowing how to read each field is the difference between following a signal mechanically and using it as one disciplined input into your own decision. Here is every field on a signal, in plain language.
The score, and its three components
Each signal carries a combined score from 0–100, built from three parts:
- XS (cross-sectional) - how the asset ranks against the rest of the universe right now. High XS means it's among the strongest movers relative to its peers.
- TS (time-series) - whether the asset's own trend is up over the lookback. This is about its absolute direction, independent of others.
- MS (market-structure) - supporting context such as participation and the quality of the move.
A signal is tagged Strong Setup or Candidate depending on whether it clears the higher threshold. Strong setups are rarer by design.
Entry, stop, and risk/reward
Every signal includes an entry zone (not a single magic price), an ATR-based stop(sized to the asset's actual volatility, not a flat percentage), and a risk/reward ratio. The entry label - Optimal, Good, Fair - tells you how close the current price is to the ideal entry. A "Fair" label with a high chase risk is the system telling you the move may already be extended.
The context fields
- Funding rate - what you'll pay or receive to hold the perpetual. Strongly positive funding means longs are crowded.
- OI delta - the change in open interest, a read on whether new money is entering the move.
- ATR % - the asset's recent volatility, which drives stop distance and position size.
- Regime - the market backdrop the signal fired in. A strong signal in a defensive regime deserves more scepticism.
How to actually use it
- Check the regime banner first. In defensive or risk-off conditions, fewer signals should be acted on at all.
- Prefer Strong Setups with an Optimal or Good entry label and low chase risk.
- Use the stop and position-size guide - they exist so one bad trade can't hurt you. Read risk management basics before sizing up.
- Remember the system is long-only and selective. An empty board is information, not a malfunction.
Want the theory behind the scores? See the cross-sectional momentum deep-dive or the glossary.
Educational content only. Nothing here is financial or investment advice. Crypto trading carries substantial risk of loss; past performance does not guarantee future results.