Platform Reference Guide

Keywords, Indicators & Functions

The complete formula guide for algorithmic traders. Search mathematical definitions, input parameters, and real-world condition recipes for every token in Strategy Builder.

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sma

Simple Moving Average (SMA)

Calculates the unweighted arithmetic mean of a selected price field over a specified period.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

SMA = (P1 + P2 + ... + Pn) / n

Interpretation & Meaning

Smooths price fluctuations to identify trend direction. Price crossing above SMA indicates upward momentum; crossing below indicates downward momentum.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Timeframe	Daily	Lookback interval (e.g. 1m, 5m, 15m, Daily)
OHLC	close	Price component evaluated (open, high, low, close, volume)
Period	9	Number of lookback bars included in calculation

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Trend filter: Only enter Long trades when Close > SMA(200).
Rule 2:Moving average crossovers: Buy when SMA(20) crosses above SMA(50); sell on bearish cross.
Rule 3:Dynamic support/resistance: Look for bounce confirmations near SMA(20) or SMA(50).

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily close > [0]Daily sma(close, 50)

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ema

Exponential Moving Average (EMA)

A weighted moving average that assigns greater weight and significance to recent price data.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

EMA_t = (Price_t * (2 / (n + 1))) + (EMA_{t-1} * (1 - (2 / (n + 1))))

Interpretation & Meaning

Reacts faster to recent price action than an SMA. Widely used for short-term swing trading and momentum entries.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Timeframe	Daily	Lookback interval (e.g. 1m, 5m, 15m, Daily)
OHLC	close	Price component evaluated
Period	9	Number of periods (e.g. 9, 21, 50, 200)

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Fast swing entries: Buy when EMA(9) crosses above EMA(21).
Rule 2:Pullback confirmation: Buy dip when price touches EMA(21) in an established uptrend.
Rule 3:Trailing stop: Exit Long when Close falls below EMA(20).

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily ema(close, 9) > [0]Daily ema(close, 21)

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rsi

Relative Strength Index (RSI)

A momentum oscillator measuring the speed and velocity of recent price movements on a scale from 0 to 100.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

RSI = 100 - (100 / (1 + RS)), where RS = Average Gain / Average Loss over period n

Interpretation & Meaning

RSI above 70 suggests overbought conditions (potential reversal or strong trend); RSI below 30 suggests oversold conditions. Values above 50 indicate bullish momentum.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Timeframe	Daily	Lookback interval
OHLC	close	Price component evaluated
Period	14	Standard default is 14 periods

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Oversold reversal: Enter Long when RSI(14) crosses above 30.
Rule 2:Trend continuation: Enter Long in uptrend when RSI(14) pulls back between 40-50 and turns up.
Rule 3:Overbought exit: Take profits when RSI(14) exceeds 75.

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily rsi(close, 14) < 30

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BBbasis

Bollinger Bands Basis (BBbasis)

The middle band of the Bollinger Bands indicator, representing the baseline moving average.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

BBbasis = SMA(Close, Period)

Interpretation & Meaning

Acts as dynamic fair value or median price. Serves as mean reversion target when price stretches away towards the outer bands.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Timeframe	Daily	Lookback interval
Period	20	Base moving average period
MA Type	sma	Underlying smoothing type (SMA/EMA)
OHLC	close	Price series used
Std Dev	2	Standard deviation multiplier

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Mean reversion target: Exit when price reverts back to touch BBbasis.
Rule 2:Trend continuation: Stay in Long position as long as Close remains above BBbasis.

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily close > [0]Daily BBbasis(20, sma, close, 2)

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BBupper

Bollinger Bands Upper (BBupper)

The upper volatility envelope of Bollinger Bands set k standard deviations above the middle baseline.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

BBupper = BBbasis + (StdDevMultiplier * StandardDeviation(Period))

Interpretation & Meaning

Prices touching or piercing BBupper indicate statistically stretched high prices or strong upward volatility breakout.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Timeframe	Daily	Lookback interval
Period	20	Base moving average period
MA Type	sma	Smoothing method
OHLC	close	Price series
Std Dev	2	Standard deviation multiplier (typically 2.0)

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Breakout scan: Buy when Close breaks above BBupper with surging volume.
Rule 2:Mean reversion short / exit: Sell Long position when candle closes inside after touching BBupper.

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily close > [0]Daily BBupper(20, sma, close, 2)

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BBlower

Bollinger Bands Lower (BBlower)

The lower volatility envelope of Bollinger Bands set k standard deviations below the middle baseline.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

BBlower = BBbasis - (StdDevMultiplier * StandardDeviation(Period))

Interpretation & Meaning

Indicates statistically oversold extreme. Piercing below BBlower followed by closing back above is a common dip-buying setup.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Timeframe	Daily	Lookback interval
Period	20	Base moving average period
MA Type	sma	Smoothing method
OHLC	close	Price series
Std Dev	2	Standard deviation multiplier

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Dip buying: Enter Long when Close crosses back above BBlower.
Rule 2:Short target: Exit Short positions when price tags BBlower.

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily close < [0]Daily BBlower(20, sma, close, 2)

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macdLine

MACD Line (macdLine)

Calculates the difference between a fast exponential moving average and a slow exponential moving average.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

macdLine = EMA(Close, FastPeriod) - EMA(Close, SlowPeriod)

Interpretation & Meaning

Positive MACD line values denote bullish momentum; negative values denote bearish momentum. Direction of slope reflects acceleration.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Timeframe	Daily	Lookback interval
Fast Period	12	Fast EMA length
Slow Period	26	Slow EMA length
Signal Period	9	Signal smoothing length
OHLC	close	Price field

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Centerline cross: Buy when macdLine crosses above 0.
Rule 2:Signal line cross: Buy when macdLine crosses above signalLine.

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily macdLine(12, 26, 9, close) > 0

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signalLine

MACD Signal Line (signalLine)

An exponential moving average of the MACD Line, serving as a trigger for buy and sell signals.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

signalLine = EMA(macdLine, SignalPeriod)

Interpretation & Meaning

When MACD Line crosses above Signal Line, it confirms bullish acceleration; when it falls below, it signals weakening momentum.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Timeframe	Daily	Lookback interval
Fast Period	12	Fast EMA length
Slow Period	26	Slow EMA length
Signal Period	9	Signal smoothing period
OHLC	close	Price field

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Bullish trigger: Enter when macdLine > signalLine.
Rule 2:Bearish exit: Exit when macdLine < signalLine.

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily macdLine(12, 26, 9, close) > [0]Daily signalLine(12, 26, 9, close)

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macdHistogram

MACD Histogram (macdHistogram)

Represents the distance between the MACD Line and the Signal Line.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

macdHistogram = macdLine - signalLine

Interpretation & Meaning

Expanding bars indicate increasing momentum; contracting bars indicate momentum slowdown (early reversal signal).

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Timeframe	Daily	Lookback interval
Fast Period	12	Fast EMA length
Slow Period	26	Slow EMA length
Signal Period	9	Signal smoothing period
OHLC	close	Price field

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Zero cross: Buy when histogram turns from negative to positive.
Rule 2:Momentum expansion: Buy when current histogram > previous histogram.

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily macdHistogram(12, 26, 9, close) > 0

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supertrend

Supertrend

A trend-following overlay based on Average True Range (ATR) that generates clean trailing stops and directional trend switches.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

UpperBand = (High + Low)/2 + (Multiplier * ATR); LowerBand = (High + Low)/2 - (Multiplier * ATR)

Interpretation & Meaning

When price is above the Supertrend line, the market is in an uptrend (Supertrend acts as support). When price breaks below, it flips to an active downtrend.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Timeframe	Daily	Lookback interval
Period	10	ATR period length
Multiplier	3	ATR multiplier distance

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Trend following entry: Enter Long when Close > Supertrend.
Rule 2:Trailing stop loss: Set exit order at the Supertrend line value.
Rule 3:Intraday directional filter: Only take 5m Long trades when 15m Supertrend is Bullish.

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily close > [0]Daily supertrend(10, 3)

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atr

Average True Range (ATR)

A market volatility indicator showing how much an asset moves, on average, during a given time-frame.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

TR = Max(High - Low, |High - Close_prev|, |Low - Close_prev|); ATR = RMA(TR, Period)

Interpretation & Meaning

High ATR indicates high market volatility (large price swings); low ATR indicates consolidation or quiet ranges.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Timeframe	Daily	Lookback interval
Period	14	Number of lookback bars
Smoothing	RMA	Running moving average (Wilder's)

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Volatility breakout: Enter when ATR(14) expands above its 20-day average.
Rule 2:Dynamic position sizing: Size shares inversely proportional to ATR.
Rule 3:Volatility stop loss: Place stop loss at 2 * ATR below entry price.

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily atr(14, RMA) > 15

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ichimoku

Ichimoku Cloud (Conversion, Base, Spans, Lagging)

A comprehensive trend indicator comprising Tenkan-sen (Conversion), Kijun-sen (Base), Senkou Span A/B, and Chikou Span (Lagging).

Mathematical Formula / Logic

Conversion = (9-period High + 9-period Low) / 2; Base = (26-period High + 26-period Low) / 2

Interpretation & Meaning

Bullish when Price is above Cloud (Span A & B) and Conversion Line is above Base Line. Bearish when below Cloud.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Conversion Line (Tenkan)	9	Short-term cycle
Base Line (Kijun)	26	Medium-term cycle / trend benchmark
Leading Span B (Senkou B)	52	Long-term cycle
Displacement	26	Projection shift into future/past

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:TK Cross: Enter Long when conversionLineIC crosses above baseLineIC.
Rule 2:Cloud breakout: Buy when Close breaks above leadingSpanAIC and leadingSpanBIC.

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily conversionLineIC(9, 26, 52, 26) > [0]Daily baseLineIC(9, 26, 52, 26)

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momentum

Momentum Indicator

Measures the velocity of price changes by comparing the current closing price with the closing price n bars ago.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

Momentum = Close_t - Close_{t-n}

Interpretation & Meaning

Values above 0 mean price is higher than n bars ago (positive momentum); values below 0 denote downward velocity.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Timeframe	Daily	Lookback interval
Period	10	Number of bars ago
OHLC	close	Price component

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Positive acceleration: Enter Long when Momentum(10) crosses above 0.
Rule 2:Trend filter: Require Momentum(10) > 0 before taking pullback entries.

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily momentum(10, close) > 0

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roc

Rate of Change (ROC)

A percentage-based momentum oscillator measuring the percentage change between current price and price n periods ago.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

ROC = ((Close_t - Close_{t-n}) / Close_{t-n}) * 100

Interpretation & Meaning

Cross above 0 indicates bullish trend shift; sharp spikes in ROC denote strong breakout power or exhaustion.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Timeframe	Daily	Lookback interval
Period	10	Lookback period
OHLC	close	Price component

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Breakout scan: Find stocks where ROC(10) > 5% on heavy volume.
Rule 2:Zero cross confirmation: Buy when ROC(20) crosses above 0.

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily roc(10, close) > 0

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cci

Commodity Channel Index (CCI)

An oscillator that measures an asset's current price level relative to an average price level over a given period.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

CCI = (TypicalPrice - SMA(TP, n)) / (0.015 * MeanDeviation(TP, n))

Interpretation & Meaning

Values above +100 signal strong uptrend or overbought; values below -100 signal strong downtrend or oversold condition.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Timeframe	Daily	Lookback interval
Period	20	Lookback bars
Price	hlc	Typical price (High + Low + Close) / 3

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Oversold rebound: Enter Long when CCI crosses back above -100.
Rule 2:Trend breakout: Enter Long when CCI breaks above +100.

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily cci(20, hlc) < -100

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williamsPercentR

Williams %R

A momentum indicator that measures overbought and oversold levels, oscillating between 0 and -100.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

%R = (HighestHigh_n - Close) / (HighestHigh_n - LowestLow_n) * -100

Interpretation & Meaning

Readings between 0 and -20 indicate overbought; readings between -80 and -100 indicate oversold.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Timeframe	Daily	Lookback interval
Period	20	Lookback bars
OHLC	close	Price field

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Dip buy: Buy when Williams %R bounces up from below -80 back above -80.
Rule 2:Exit Long: Close trade when Williams %R reaches above -10.

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily williamsPercentR(20, close) < -80

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cmo

Chande Momentum Oscillator (CMO)

Calculates momentum on both up and down days, oscillating between +100 and -100.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

CMO = ((SumGains - SumLosses) / (SumGains + SumLosses)) * 100

Interpretation & Meaning

CMO above +50 indicates extreme overbought; CMO below -50 indicates extreme oversold; 0-line cross indicates momentum shift.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Timeframe	Daily	Lookback interval
Period	14	Lookback period
OHLC	close	Price field

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Zero-line crossover: Enter Long when CMO(14) crosses above 0.
Rule 2:Extreme reversal: Buy when CMO rebounds from below -50.

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily cmo(14, close) > 0

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cmf

Chaikin Money Flow (CMF)

Measures Money Flow Volume over a set period, reflecting institutional accumulation or distribution.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

MFV = ((Close - Low) - (High - Close)) / (High - Low) * Volume; CMF = Sum(MFV, n) / Sum(Volume, n)

Interpretation & Meaning

CMF > 0 indicates institutional buying pressure (accumulation); CMF < 0 indicates selling pressure (distribution).

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Timeframe	Daily	Lookback interval
Period	20	Lookback period

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Accumulation confirmation: Require CMF(20) > 0.05 before taking breakout trades.
Rule 2:Divergence detection: Identify when price makes higher high but CMF makes lower high.

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily cmf(20) > 0.05

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donchian

Donchian Channels (Upper, Lower, Middle)

Formed by taking the highest high and the lowest low of the last n periods (famous for Turtle Trading breakouts).

Mathematical Formula / Logic

Upper = Max(High, n); Lower = Min(Low, n); Middle = (Upper + Lower) / 2

Interpretation & Meaning

Price piercing Donchian Upper marks a new n-period high; price piercing Donchian Lower marks a new n-period low.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Timeframe	Daily	Lookback interval
Period	20	Lookback bars (e.g. 20, 55 for Turtle rules)

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Turtle breakout: Buy when Close breaks above Donchian Upper(20).
Rule 2:Trailing exit: Exit Long when Close falls below Donchian Lower(10).

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily close > [0]Daily donchianUpper(20)

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keltner

Keltner Channels (Basis, Upper, Lower)

Volatility-based envelopes set above and below an exponential moving average, spaced using Average True Range.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

Basis = EMA(Close, n); Upper = Basis + (Multiplier * ATR); Lower = Basis - (Multiplier * ATR)

Interpretation & Meaning

Combines trend (EMA) with volatility (ATR). Used with Bollinger Bands to detect volatility 'squeezes'.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Timeframe	Daily	Lookback interval
Period	20	EMA baseline period
Multiplier	2.0	ATR distance multiplier

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:TTM Squeeze breakout: Buy when Bollinger Bands expand outside Keltner Channels.
Rule 2:Pullback entry: Buy when price pulls back to Keltner Basis in an uptrend.

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily close > [0]Daily keltnerUpper(20, 2.0)

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camarilla

Camarilla Pivot Points (H1-H4, L1-L4)

Intraday support and resistance levels derived from previous session high, low, and close, providing key reversal and breakout trigger points.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

H4 = Close + (High - Low) * 1.1 / 2; H3 = Close + (High - Low) * 1.1 / 4; L3 = Close - (High - Low) * 1.1 / 4; L4 = Close - (High - Low) * 1.1 / 2

Interpretation & Meaning

H3/L3 are mean-reversion reversal zones (range traders buy at L3, short at H3). H4/L4 are breakout thresholds.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Timeframe	Daily	Session lookback (Daily)
Level	H3 / L3 / H4 / L4	Target support or resistance tier

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Range trade: Buy at L3 support with target H3.
Rule 2:Breakout trade: Buy when 15m candle closes above H4.

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily close > [0]Daily H4

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cpr

Central Pivot Range (CPR - PP, BC, TC)

A 3-level price band comprising Pivot Point (PP), Bottom Central (BC), and Top Central (TC), defining the daily market bias.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

PP = (High + Low + Close) / 3; BC = (High + Low) / 2; TC = (PP - BC) + PP

Interpretation & Meaning

Narrow CPR signals an imminent trending day; wide CPR signals sideways consolidation. Price opening above TC signals bullish day.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Timeframe	Daily	Base lookback period
Level	CPRPP / CPRBC / CPRTC	CPR component

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:CPR breakout: Buy when intraday candle opens above CPR TC and retests successfully.
Rule 2:CPR virgin bounce: Enter when price tests un-violated CPR levels.

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily close > [0]Daily CPRTC

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pivot

Standard Pivot Points (R1-R4, S1-S4)

Classic floor trader pivot support (S1-S4) and resistance (R1-R4) levels calculated from prior day's range.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

PP = (H + L + C) / 3; R1 = 2*PP - L; S1 = 2*PP - H; R2 = PP + (H - L); S2 = PP - (H - L)

Interpretation & Meaning

R1-R4 represent progressive resistance hurdles; S1-S4 represent progressive support floors.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Timeframe	Daily	Base lookback period
Level	pivotR1 .. pivotR4, pivotS1 .. pivotS4	Support / Resistance tier

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Support bounce: Buy when price tags pivotS1 and forms a bullish hammer.
Rule 2:Target taking: Set profit target at pivotR2.

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily close > [0]Daily pivotR1

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stochasticRSI

Stochastic RSI (stochasticRSIK, stochasticRSID)

Applies the Stochastic oscillator formula to RSI values rather than standard price data, creating an ultra-sensitive momentum tool.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

StochRSI = (RSI - Min(RSI, n)) / (Max(RSI, n) - Min(RSI, n)); K = SMA(StochRSI, smoothK); D = SMA(K, smoothD)

Interpretation & Meaning

Oscillates between 0 and 100. Oversold below 20; overbought above 80. Bullish cross occurs when K crosses above D below 20.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Timeframe	Daily	Lookback interval
Smooth K	3	K line smoothing
Smooth D	3	D line smoothing
RSI Length	14	Underlying RSI period
Stoch Length	14	Stochastic lookback
OHLC	close	Price field

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Bullish hook: Buy when stochasticRSIK crosses above stochasticRSID from under 20.
Rule 2:Trend filter: Require StochRSI K > 50 for continuation trades.

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily stochasticRSIK(3, 3, 14, 14, close) < 20

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ceil

Ceil Function

Rounds any numerical expression or indicator output upwards to the nearest integer.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

ceil(x) = smallest integer >= x

Interpretation & Meaning

Ensures whole number values without truncation (e.g. ceil(4.1) = 5).

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Expression	formula	Any indicator, price value, or math computation

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Position sizing: Calculate conservative lot counts or rounded share steps.
Rule 2:Step thresholding: Force smooth indicator steps to integers.

Strategy Builder Condition Exampleceil( [0]Daily close / 100 ) > 5

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floor

Floor Function

Rounds any numerical expression or indicator output downwards to the nearest integer.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

floor(x) = largest integer <= x

Interpretation & Meaning

Drops fractional remainder (e.g. floor(4.9) = 4).

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Expression	formula	Any indicator, price value, or math computation

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Quantity allocation: Prevent fractional share buy orders.
Rule 2:Round strike selection: Select nearest floor option strike.

Strategy Builder Condition Examplefloor( [0]Daily close / 50 ) > 10

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abs

Absolute Value (Abs)

Returns the non-negative magnitude of a number or expression regardless of sign.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

abs(x) = |x|

Interpretation & Meaning

Converts negative values to positive (e.g. abs(-15) = 15).

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Expression	formula	Any numerical difference or indicator value

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Spread width: Measure absolute distance between moving averages abs(EMA(20) - SMA(50)).
Rule 2:Symmetric bands: Check if deviation exceeds threshold in either direction.

Strategy Builder Condition Exampleabs( [0]Daily close - [0]Daily sma(close, 20) ) > 10

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log10

Common Logarithm (Log10)

Computes the base-10 logarithm of a positive numerical expression.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

y = log10(x) <=> 10^y = x

Interpretation & Meaning

Compresses exponential volume and price magnitudes into linear decibel scales.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Expression	formula	Positive numerical value

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Volume scaling: Compare logarithmic trading volume spikes.
Rule 2:Long-term compound returns: Measure percentage steps across multiple price decades.

Strategy Builder Condition Examplelog10( [0]Daily volume ) > 6

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log

Natural Logarithm (Log / Ln)

Computes the natural base-e logarithm of a positive numerical expression.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

y = ln(x) <=> e^y = x

Interpretation & Meaning

Standard mathematical tool for continuously compounded returns and statistical log-normal distribution modeling.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Expression	formula	Positive numerical value

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Log return calculation: log([0]Daily close) - log([1]Daily close).
Rule 2:Black-Scholes / volatility math modeling.

Strategy Builder Condition Examplelog( [0]Daily close ) > 4

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max

Max Lookback Function

Returns the maximum value of an indicator or price series over a specified lookback window.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

Max(Series, Period) = highest value in the last n bars

Interpretation & Meaning

Identifies swing highs or indicator peaks over the specified lookback.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Period	20	Lookback window length

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Swing high breakout: Buy when Close > Max(High, 20).
Rule 2:RSI peak detection: Test if Max(RSI, 10) was greater than 70.

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily close >= max( 20, [0]Daily high )

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math

min

Min Lookback Function

Returns the minimum value of an indicator or price series over a specified lookback window.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

Min(Series, Period) = lowest value in the last n bars

Interpretation & Meaning

Identifies swing lows or indicator troughs over the specified lookback.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Period	20	Lookback window length

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Swing low support: Place stop loss at Min(Low, 20).
Rule 2:Dip confirmation: Buy when Min(RSI, 5) dipped below 30.

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily close <= min( 20, [0]Daily low )

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operators

+

Add Operator (+)

Arithmetic addition operator to sum two values, indicators, or offsets.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

A + B

Interpretation & Meaning

Adds numeric terms together.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Left Operand	Value A	First number or indicator
Right Operand	Value B	Second number or indicator

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Target price: Set take profit at [0]Daily close + (2 * [0]Daily atr(14, RMA)).
Rule 2:Custom channel: Add fixed offset to moving average.

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily close + [0]Daily atr(14, RMA) > 100

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operators

-

Subtract Operator (-)

Arithmetic subtraction operator to calculate difference or buffer between values.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

A - B

Interpretation & Meaning

Subtracts the right operand from the left operand.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Left Operand	Value A	Minuend
Right Operand	Value B	Subtrahend

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Stop loss calculation: [0]Daily close - (1.5 * [0]Daily atr(14, RMA)).
Rule 2:Spread calculation: [0]Daily high - [0]Daily low.

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily close - [0]Daily atr(14, RMA) < 500

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operators

*

Multiply Operator (*)

Arithmetic multiplication operator for scaling factors, ratios, and percentages.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

A * B

Interpretation & Meaning

Multiplies two quantities.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Left Operand	Value A	Base indicator
Right Operand	Multiplier	Scale factor (e.g. 1.05 for +5%)

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Percentage target: [0]Daily close * 1.05 (5% profit target).
Rule 2:ATR multiplier: 2 * [0]Daily atr(14, RMA).

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily close * 1.05 > [0]Daily high

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operators

/

Divide Operator (/)

Arithmetic division operator to compute ratios, relative performance, or proportions.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

A / B

Interpretation & Meaning

Divides numerator by denominator.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Numerator	Value A	Value to divide
Denominator	Value B	Divisor value

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Relative ratio: [0]Daily close / [0]Daily sma(close, 200).
Rule 2:Position sizing: Portfolio_Capital / [0]Daily close.

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily close / [0]Daily sma(close, 20) > 1.02

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operators

<

Less Than (<)

Relational operator evaluating true if left operand is strictly less than right operand.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

A < B

Interpretation & Meaning

Evaluates to true when A is lower than B.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Left Side	Indicator A	Value to compare
Right Side	Indicator B	Threshold or reference value

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Oversold condition: [0]Daily rsi(close, 14) < 30.
Rule 2:Undervaluation check: [0]Daily close < [0]Daily BBlower(20, sma, close, 2).

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily rsi(close, 14) < 30

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operators

>

Greater Than (>)

Relational operator evaluating true if left operand is strictly greater than right operand.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

A > B

Interpretation & Meaning

Evaluates to true when A is higher than B.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Left Side	Indicator A	Value to compare
Right Side	Indicator B	Threshold or reference value

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Trend filter: [0]Daily close > [0]Daily sma(close, 200).
Rule 2:Momentum confirmation: [0]Daily volume > 1000000.

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily close > [0]Daily sma(close, 50)

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operators

<=

Less Than Or Equal To (<=)

Relational operator evaluating true if left operand is less than or equal to right operand.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

A <= B

Interpretation & Meaning

Returns true if value is on or below the ceiling threshold.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Left Side	Indicator A	Value to compare
Right Side	Indicator B	Cap threshold

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Risk cap: [0]Daily atr(14, RMA) <= 25.
Rule 2:Max trades allowed: No. of Trades <= 3.

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily rsi(close, 14) <= 30

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operators

>=

Greater Than Or Equal To (>=)

Relational operator evaluating true if left operand is greater than or equal to right operand.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

A >= B

Interpretation & Meaning

Returns true if value is on or above the floor threshold.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Left Side	Indicator A	Value to compare
Right Side	Indicator B	Floor threshold

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Minimum volume requirement: [0]Daily volume >= 500000.
Rule 2:Take profit trigger: [0]Daily high >= [0]Daily close * 1.03.

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily volume >= 500000

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operators

==

Equal To (==)

Relational equality operator evaluating true if both operands have identical values.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

A == B

Interpretation & Meaning

Exact identity check.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Left Side	State/Value A	Primary state
Right Side	Target B	Exact match target

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Zero open trades check: Open Trade == 0.
Rule 2:Target time match: Time == 09:30.

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily open_trade == 0

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operators

!=

Not Equal To (!=)

Relational inequality operator evaluating true if left and right operands differ.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

A != B

Interpretation & Meaning

True if values do not match.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Left Side	State A	Current value
Right Side	Excluded B	Forbidden state

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Position exists check: Open Trade != 0.
Rule 2:Active candle exclusion: [0]Daily close != 0.

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily open_trade != 0

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candles

close

CLOSE Price

The final traded price of a completed or active candlestick interval.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

Close price of candle at offset [n]

Interpretation & Meaning

The most widely referenced price point in technical analysis and backtesting.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Offset	0	0 = Current candle, 1 = Previous candle, etc.
Timeframe	Daily	Interval timeframe (1m to Monthly)

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Breakout trigger: [0]Daily close > [1]Daily high.
Rule 2:Moving average comparison: [0]Daily close > [0]Daily sma(close, 50).

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily close > [1]Daily high

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candles

open

OPEN Price

The first traded price recorded when a candlestick interval opened.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

Open price of candle at offset [n]

Interpretation & Meaning

Reflects overnight sentiment or initial session momentum.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Offset	0	Candle lookback index
Timeframe	Daily	Selected timeframe

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Bullish candle condition: [0]Daily close > [0]Daily open (Green candle).
Rule 2:Opening gap scan: [0]Daily open > [1]Daily high (Gap up).

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily close > [0]Daily open

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candles

high

HIGH Price

The peak price reached during the candlestick interval.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

High price of candle at offset [n]

Interpretation & Meaning

Represents maximum buying power / upward reach during the period.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Offset	0	Candle lookback index
Timeframe	Daily	Selected timeframe

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Resistance breakout: [0]Daily close > [1]Daily high.
Rule 2:Trailing stop for shorts: Stop at [1]Daily high.

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily high > [1]Daily high

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candles

low

LOW Price

The lowest price reached during the candlestick interval.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

Low price of candle at offset [n]

Interpretation & Meaning

Represents maximum selling pressure / bottom floor during the period.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Offset	0	Candle lookback index
Timeframe	Daily	Selected timeframe

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Support stop loss: Place initial stop loss at [1]Daily low.
Rule 2:Higher low confirmation: [0]Daily low > [1]Daily low.

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily low > [1]Daily low

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candles

volume

Volume

The total number of shares or contracts traded during the candlestick interval.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

Sum of all shares executed in candle [n]

Interpretation & Meaning

Validates price moves. High volume on breakouts suggests institutional accumulation; low volume suggests false breakouts.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Offset	0	Candle lookback index
Timeframe	Daily	Selected timeframe

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Volume breakout: [0]Daily volume > [0]Daily sma(volume, 20) * 2.
Rule 2:Liquidity filter: [0]Daily volume >= 500000.

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily volume > 1000000

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candles

number

Constant Number

A fixed constant numerical value entered into a condition equation (e.g. 50, 100, 0.05).

Mathematical Formula / Logic

Constant numeric scalar

Interpretation & Meaning

Serves as constant thresholds, levels, or multipliers.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Value	20	Fixed numeric scalar

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Fixed threshold: RSI < 30.
Rule 2:Fixed price floor: Close > 100.

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily close > 50

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tradestate

number_of_trades

No. of Trades (number_of_trades)

Tracks the total number of trades executed within a Daily, Weekly, Monthly, or Yearly window.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

Count(Completed_Trades, Window)

Interpretation & Meaning

Prevents overtrading by limiting how many positions a strategy can initiate per day or week.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Frequency	Daily	Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly
Metric	count	count, value, quantity
Type	entry	entry, exit, or all
Label		Optional specific trade label filter

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Daily trade cap: Daily number_of_trades(count, entry) < 3.
Rule 2:Cooldown enforcement: Stop trading once 2 consecutive losses occur in a day.

Strategy Builder Condition ExampleDaily number_of_trades(count, entry) < 2

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tradestate

time

Time Token

The current intra-day bar time (e.g. 09:30, 15:15) used for session timing and intraday square-offs.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

Current Bar Clock (HH:MM)

Interpretation & Meaning

Allows intraday rules to trade only during specific market hours.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Format	HH:MM	Market session timestamp

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Avoid opening bell noise: Enter trades only when Time >= 09:45.
Rule 2:Intraday square-off: Exit all positions when Time >= 15:15.

Strategy Builder Condition Exampletime >= 09:30

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tradestate

datetime

Date Time Token

Full calendar timestamp (YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM) for absolute date-time conditioning.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

ISO Timestamp

Interpretation & Meaning

Controls trade execution around specific calendar events, earnings dates, or holiday expirations.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Format	YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM	Full calendar timestamp

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Calendar filter: Only trade after a specific rollout date.
Rule 2:Monthly expiry rules: Execute expiry strategies on specific dates.

Strategy Builder Condition Exampledatetime >= 2024-01-01 09:15

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tradestate

remember

Remember Value (Variable Memory)

Saves and stores dynamic runtime variables (e.g., initial entry price, indicator peak, breakout level) for later recall in exit logic.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

variable_store[key] = evaluated_expression

Interpretation & Meaning

Enables multi-step stateful trading: remember entry price, remember highest high since entry, or trail custom stops.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Scope	entry	Context scope (entry, exit, session)
Type	entry	Reference type
Key	first_entry	Unique variable name key

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Dynamic trailing stop: Remember highest high reached since entering trade.
Rule 2:Break-even stop: Move stop to remember('first_entry') once in 2% profit.

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily close > remember(entry, entry, first_entry)

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tradestate

open_trade

Open Trade Status

Reflects the current active position state, trade count, or open quantity in the backtested asset.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

Current Open Positions Count / Quantity

Interpretation & Meaning

0 indicates no open position (flat); > 0 indicates an active open position.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Metric	count	count, value, quantity
Type	entry	entry, exit, all
Label		Optional trade tag

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Pyramiding control: Open Trade == 0 (only enter if not currently in a position).
Rule 2:Scale-in rule: Allow second entry when Open Trade == 1 and price > entry + 1%.

Strategy Builder Condition Exampleopen_trade(count, entry) == 0

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tradestate

percentage_quantity

Percentage Quantity

Defines partial position exit fractions (e.g. exit 50% at Target 1, remaining 50% at Target 2).

Mathematical Formula / Logic

Exit_Quantity = Total_Position * (Percent / 100)

Interpretation & Meaning

Enables partial profit-taking without closing the entire position.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Percent	100	Percentage of active position to close (e.g. 50, 100)

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Partial profit booking: Close 50% of position when Profit >= 2%.
Rule 2:Full liquidation: Close 100% of remaining position on stop loss hit.

Strategy Builder Condition Examplepercentage_quantity == 50

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tradestate

first_entry

First Entry Reference

Retrieves the fill price and timestamp of the initial trade entry in a multi-step pyramid order.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

price_of(Trade.first_entry)

Interpretation & Meaning

Maintains reference to original cost basis even after scaling in or pyramiding.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Attribute	price	Price or timestamp of first fill

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Portfolio stop: Stop entire position if Price falls 2% below first_entry.
Rule 2:Target milestone: Take partial profit when Price >= first_entry * 1.05.

Strategy Builder Condition Example[0]Daily close > first_entry * 1.03

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tradestate

add_datetime

Add to Datetime

Calculates an offset calendar datetime by adding days, hours, or minutes to a trade entry timestamp.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

TargetDateTime = EntryDateTime + Days + Hours + Minutes

Interpretation & Meaning

Enforces time-based exits (e.g. 'exit trade exactly 5 trading days after entry').

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Reference	first_entry	first_entry or previous_entry
Days	0	Days to add
Hours	0	Hours to add
Minutes	0	Minutes to add

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Time stop: Exit if current datetime >= add_datetime(first_entry, 3 days).
Rule 2:Option expiration window: Close position 1 day before expiration.

Strategy Builder Condition Exampledatetime >= add_datetime(first_entry, 5, 0, 0)

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tradestate

add_time

Add to Time

Calculates an intraday time offset by adding hours and minutes to entry execution time.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

TargetTime = EntryTime + Hours + Minutes

Interpretation & Meaning

Enforces intraday bar holding time limits (e.g. exit after 45 minutes).

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Reference	first_entry	first_entry or previous_trade
Hours	0	Hours to add
Minutes	0	Minutes to add

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Intraday holding cap: Exit trade if not in profit after 30 minutes.
Rule 2:Scalp duration: Exit after 15 minutes.

Strategy Builder Condition Exampletime >= add_time(first_entry, 0, 30)

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optimization

()

Parentheses ( )

Grouping brackets that control the order of precedence in mathematical and logical condition expressions.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

(Expression A) AND (Expression B)

Interpretation & Meaning

Expressions inside parentheses are evaluated first, resolving arithmetic precedence and boolean grouping.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Expression	inner	Nested sub-expression

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Precedence: ([0]Daily close + [0]Daily open) / 2.
Rule 2:Complex condition grouping: (RSI < 30 OR Stoch < 20) AND Close > SMA(200).

Strategy Builder Condition Example( [0]Daily high + [0]Daily low ) / 2 > 100

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optimization

optimization(

Optimization Wrapper: optimization( )

Wraps parameter variables to define range scans (start, stop, step) during automated Parameter Optimization mode.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

optimization(Start, Stop, Step, Label)

Interpretation & Meaning

Replaces hardcoded indicator values with a dynamic parameter grid to test multiple parameter iterations concurrently.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Label	opt_label	Unique parameter label
Value Range	[min, max, step]	Tested parameter values during grid scan

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Optimize RSI lookback: rsi(close, optimization(10, 20, 2)).
Rule 2:Optimize Supertrend multiplier: supertrend(10, optimization(2, 4, 0.5)).

Strategy Builder Condition Exampleoptimization( 14 ) > 10

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optimization

opt_label

Optimization Label (opt_label)

Assigns a designated human-readable identifier and step value to a parameter in the Optimization Config Panel.

Mathematical Formula / Logic

opt_label: { name: 'RSI_Period', default: 14 }

Interpretation & Meaning

Tags parameters so their results are clearly columned in the Optimization Results Table.

Input Parameters & Defaults

Parameter	Default	Description
Label	default	Label name string
Index	1	Parameter index sequence

Where to Use & Practical Trading Strategies

Rule 1:Label SMA Fast vs Slow parameters for side-by-side heatmaps.
Rule 2:Identify target multipliers across Monte Carlo permutations.

Strategy Builder Condition Exampleopt_label( 1 ) > 10

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