Signal Basics
- Trading Signal
- A trading signal is a structured trade idea that specifies when to buy or sell a financial asset, including entry price, stop loss, and take profit levels. On SignalFloor, every signal is tracked from entry to close with verified performance data.
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- Entry Price
- The entry price is the specific price level at which a signal provider recommends opening a trade. It represents the point where the trade thesis begins and risk management levels are calculated from.
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- Stop Loss
- A stop loss (SL) is a predetermined price level at which a trade is automatically closed to limit losses. It defines the maximum acceptable loss on a trade and is essential for risk management. Every signal on SignalFloor includes a stop loss level.
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- Take Profit
- A take profit (TP) is a predetermined price level at which a trade is automatically closed to lock in gains. Signals may have one or multiple take profit targets. The distance between entry and take profit, relative to the stop loss, determines the risk-reward ratio.
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- Signal Status
- Signal status indicates where a signal is in its lifecycle: Active (price is running toward target or stop), TP Hit (take profit reached, closed as a win), or SL Hit (stop loss reached, closed as a loss). On SignalFloor, status updates are tracked in real time.
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Risk & Performance
- Risk-Reward Ratio
- The risk-reward ratio (R:R) compares the potential loss (distance to stop loss) against the potential gain (distance to take profit) of a trade. A 1:2 R:R means the potential profit is twice the potential loss. Higher ratios indicate more favorable trade setups.
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- Win Rate
- Win rate is the percentage of closed signals that hit their take profit target versus those that hit their stop loss. A 60% win rate means 6 out of 10 signals closed profitably. On SignalFloor, win rates are calculated from verified, tracked results.
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- Drawdown
- Drawdown measures the peak-to-trough decline in a provider's performance over a given period. It represents the largest loss from a high point before a new high is reached. Lower maximum drawdown indicates more consistent performance and better risk management.
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- Profit Factor
- Profit factor is the ratio of total profits to total losses across all closed trades. A profit factor above 1.0 means the provider is net profitable. A profit factor of 2.0 means gross profits are twice gross losses. It is one of the most reliable measures of trading consistency.
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- Break-Even
- Break-even describes a trade outcome where the closing price equals the entry price, resulting in neither profit nor loss (excluding fees). A provider may move their stop loss to the entry price to 'lock in break-even' and eliminate downside risk on a trade that has moved in their favor.
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Platform Concepts
- Signal Provider
- A signal provider is a verified trader who shares trading signals on SignalFloor. Providers are verified through track record checks, and their performance (win rate, drawdown, profit factor) is tracked transparently. Providers earn through follower subscriptions.
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- Verified Provider
- A verified provider is a signal provider whose identity and trading history have been confirmed by SignalFloor. Verification includes account connection for read-only performance tracking, minimum trade history requirements, and ongoing monitoring of drawdowns and consistency.
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- Provider Performance Score (PPS)
- The Provider Performance Score (PPS) is a composite metric used by SignalFloor to rank signal providers. It factors in win rate, profit factor, drawdown, signal consistency, and risk-adjusted returns. A higher PPS indicates stronger overall performance. Scores above 65 are considered actionable.
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- Signal Score
- The Signal Score is a per-signal quality rating calculated from the provider's PPS, the signal's risk-reward ratio, recency, and engagement data. Signals with a score of 70 or above and a provider PPS of 65 or above appear in the 'Signals to Act On Now' feed.
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- Actionability
- Actionability describes how ready a signal is for a trader to act on. SignalFloor ranks actionability states from highest to lowest: Triggered (price has reached entry), Near Entry (price is approaching), Break-Even (stop moved to entry), and Pending (waiting for entry). The actionable signals feed prioritizes signals in the most time-sensitive states.
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Forex & Market Basics
- Pip
- A pip (percentage in point) is the smallest standard price move in a forex pair — typically 0.0001 for most pairs or 0.01 for JPY pairs. Pips measure profit, loss, and spread size. SignalFloor displays pip distances between entry, stop loss, and take profit on every signal.
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- Pip Value
- Pip value is the monetary amount gained or lost per pip of price movement, based on position size and the trading pair. It determines how much a 20-pip stop loss actually costs in account currency.
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- Forex Pair
- A forex pair quotes the exchange rate between two currencies — e.g. EUR/USD (Euro vs US Dollar). The first currency is the base; the second is the quote. SignalFloor providers publish signals across major, minor, and exotic forex pairs.
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- Spread
- The spread is the difference between the bid (sell) and ask (buy) price of an instrument. It represents an immediate cost on every trade and affects whether a signal's entry level is achievable in practice.
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- Slippage
- Slippage occurs when a trade fills at a different price than expected — usually during fast markets or low liquidity. It can turn a planned break-even into a small loss or widen actual risk beyond the signal's stop loss.
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- Liquidity
- Liquidity describes how easily an asset can be bought or sold without significantly moving its price. High-liquidity pairs like EUR/USD have tight spreads and reliable fills; low-liquidity assets may gap or slip.
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Orders & Execution
- Market Order
- A market order executes immediately at the best available price. It guarantees a fill but not the exact price — slippage is possible during volatile conditions.
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- Limit Order
- A limit order executes only at a specified price or better. It gives price control but may not fill if the market never reaches your level.
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- Pending Order
- A pending order is placed in advance to trigger when price reaches a specified level — including buy limit, sell limit, buy stop, and sell stop variants. Common for signal entries that anticipate future price movement.
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- Trailing Stop
- A trailing stop is a dynamic stop loss that moves in the trade's favor as price advances, locking in profits while allowing continued upside. It trails price by a fixed distance or percentage.
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Position & Risk Sizing
- Position Sizing
- Position sizing determines how much capital to risk on a single trade — typically expressed as a percentage of account balance or a fixed dollar amount. Proper sizing prevents one loss from damaging the entire account.
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- Lot Size
- Lot size specifies the volume of a trade. A standard lot in forex is 100,000 units of the base currency; mini lots are 10,000 and micro lots are 1,000. Lot size directly determines pip value and total risk.
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- Leverage
- Leverage allows controlling a larger position with less capital by borrowing from the broker. It amplifies both gains and losses — 100:1 leverage means a 1% adverse move can wipe out the margin allocated to the trade.
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- Margin
- Margin is the collateral required to open and maintain a leveraged position. If unrealized losses erode margin below the maintenance level, the broker issues a margin call or closes positions.
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- Margin Call
- A margin call occurs when account equity falls below the broker's required margin level, demanding additional funds or forcing position closures. It typically follows a series of losses or excessive leverage.
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- Expectancy
- Expectancy is the average amount a trading system wins or loses per trade over time. It combines win rate and average win/loss size: positive expectancy means the system is profitable long-term.
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Market Structure
- Long Position
- A long position profits when price rises — you buy first and sell later at a higher price. On SignalFloor, a BUY signal indicates a long setup with defined entry, stop loss below, and take profit above.
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- Short Position
- A short position profits when price falls — you sell first and buy back later at a lower price. A SELL signal on SignalFloor indicates a short setup with stop loss above entry and take profit below.
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- Support Level
- Support is a price zone where buying interest historically prevents further decline. Signal providers often place stop losses below support or entries near support bounces.
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- Resistance Level
- Resistance is a price zone where selling pressure historically caps rallies. Take profit targets on long signals often align with resistance; short signals may enter near resistance rejections.
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- Trend
- A trend is the prevailing direction of price movement — uptrend (higher highs and lows), downtrend (lower highs and lows), or sideways range. Many signal providers specialize in trend-following or counter-trend strategies.
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- Volatility
- Volatility measures how much price fluctuates over time. High volatility means larger swings (wider stops, bigger profit potential); low volatility means tighter ranges and smaller moves.
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- Copy Trading
- Copy trading automatically replicates another trader's positions in your account. SignalFloor is not copy trading — it provides signals you execute manually, keeping full control over sizing, timing, and broker choice.
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- Cryptocurrency
- Cryptocurrency is digital currency traded on exchanges 24/7 — including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and altcoins. SignalFloor crypto providers publish signals with the same entry/SL/TP structure as forex signals.
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- Indices Trading
- Indices trading involves speculating on the price movement of a stock market index — such as the S&P 500 (SPX500), Dow Jones (US30), or Nasdaq 100 (NAS100). SignalFloor providers publish index signals with the same structured entry, stop loss, and take profit format as forex and crypto.
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