Market Context

Market Context App — Complete User Guide

Educational and informational purposes only.
This app does not provide entries, exits, strikes, or trade recommendations.
It shows market context to help you decide when to look and when to wait.

What This App Does
How to Read the Dashboard
Block-by-Block Breakdown
Price Chart with Volume Bars
Volume Status Indicator
Winrate (24h Performance)
Understanding ATR and Volatility
How Context Is Decided
How the Score Works
Context Change Alerts
Watchlist (Context Scanner)
Your 10-Second Routine
Common Scenarios and What They Mean
What This App Does NOT Do
Glossary

1. What This App Does

Market Context is a context-only trading dashboard built on 2-minute chart data.

It answers three questions:

Question	How the app answers it
What context am I in?	Bullish / Bearish / Neutral (color-coded)
What type of trades are allowed?	CALL continuations / PUT continuations / Wait
When did the context change?	Timestamp + alert banner

It does not tell you what to buy, when to enter, when to exit, or what strike to pick. Those decisions are yours.

2. How to Read the Dashboard

Read the app top to bottom. Each section builds on the one above it.

┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│         MARKET CONTEXT              │  ← App title
│       2 Mnts Chart Reference        │  ← Timeframe
├─────────────────────────────────────┤
│  Symbol: [SPY ▼]  [+ Watchlist]     │  ← Symbol selector
│  Last update: 10:32 AM              │  ← When data was fetched
│  Next refresh in 1:45               │  ← Countdown to next update
├─────────────────────────────────────┤
│  SPY $601.25                        │  ← Current price
│                                     │
│  [Price Chart with Volume Bars]     │  ← NEW: Visual price chart
│  ─────────────────────────────     │     with volume bars below
│                                     │
│  ██ BULLISH CONTEXT — LOOK FOR      │  ← THE BIG ANSWER (Block 1)
│     CONTINUATION (CALL)             │
│                                     │
│  Allowed trades: CALL               │  ← Operational phrase (Block 2)
│  continuations only                 │
├─────────────────────────────────────┤
│  WHY THIS CONTEXT?                  │  ← Reasoning (Block 3)
│  EMA20 slope positive · Price >     │
│  EMA20 · Price > VWAP · Volatility  │
│  normal                             │
├─────────────────────────────────────┤
│  LEVELS (2M CHART)                  │  ← Key numbers (Block 4)
│  Price (2m close)         601.25    │
│  EMA 20                  600.80    │
│  VWAP session             599.50    │
│  ATR(14)                    0.65    │
├─────────────────────────────────────┤
│  REFERENCE RANGE (1× ATR)          │  ← Volatility boundary (Block 5)
│  600.60 — 601.90                    │
├─────────────────────────────────────┤
│  Score: 85 · Last change 10:12 AM  │  ← Confidence + timing (Block 6)
├─────────────────────────────────────┤
│  Score levels (0–100)               │
│  [0-20 Very bearish] [21-40 Bear]   │
│  [41-59 Neutral] [60-79 Bullish]    │
│  [80-100 Very bullish]              │
├─────────────────────────────────────┤
│  Winrate (24h): 65.5%               │  ← NEW: Performance metric
│  13 wins / 7 losses (20 total)    │
├─────────────────────────────────────┤
│  Volume Status                      │  ← NEW: Volume level indicator
│  [Very Low] [Low] [Normal] [High]  │
│  [Very High]                        │
├─────────────────────────────────────┤
│  WATCHLIST                          │  ← Multi-symbol scanner
│  SPY  601.25  ↑>VWAP  Bullish ...  │
│  QQQ  520.10  ↓



        3. Block-by-Block Breakdown
        
        Block 1: Context Label (The Big Answer)
        This is the most important thing on the screen. Read this first, every time.
        
          What you see Color What it means What you do
          BULLISH CONTEXT Green All indicators agree: trend is up Look for CALL continuations only
          BEARISH CONTEXT Red All indicators agree: trend is down Look for PUT continuations only
          NEUTRAL CONTEXT — WAIT Yellow Indicators conflict or volatility is too high Do nothing. Wait for clarity.
        
        The background of the entire page also changes color to match.

        Block 2: Operational Phrase
        Directly below the context label, a phrase tells you what's "allowed":
        
          Context Phrase
          Bullish Allowed trades: CALL continuations only
          Bearish Allowed trades: PUT continuations only
          Neutral No trades recommended — wait for clarity
        
        This is a permission system, not a signal. It tells you the type of trade that fits the context — not when or how to execute.

        Block 3: Why This Context?
        A one-line explanation showing the four conditions checked:
        
          Condition Bullish needs Bearish needs Neutral when
          EMA20 slope Positive (trending up) Negative (trending down) Flat or conflicting
          Price vs EMA20 Price > EMA20 Price < EMA20 Wrong side
          Price vs VWAP Price > VWAP Price < VWAP Wrong side
          Volatility Normal Normal Elevated (too chaotic)
        
        
          For Bullish context: ALL four must agree (slope up + price above EMA + price above VWAP + normal volatility).
        
        
          For Bearish context: ALL four must agree the other way (slope down + price below EMA + price below VWAP + normal volatility).
        
        
          If even ONE condition conflicts: the context is Neutral.
        
        This is by design — it keeps you out of uncertain markets.

        Block 4: Levels (2M Chart)
        
          Level What it is How to read it
          Price (2m close) The most recent closing price on a 2-minute bar Where price is right now
          EMA 20 20-period Exponential Moving Average The short-term trend line. Price above it = bullish sign. Below = bearish sign.
          VWAP session Volume-Weighted Average Price for the day The "fair price" for the session. Institutions use this. Price above VWAP = buyers in control (bullish). Price below VWAP = sellers in control (bearish).
          ATR(14) Average True Range over 14 bars How much price typically moves per 2-minute bar. See Section 4 for details.
        
        Quick read: Compare price to EMA20 and VWAP.
        
          Price position Interpretation
          Above both EMA20 and VWAP Bullish pressure — buyers are in control
          Below both EMA20 and VWAP Bearish pressure — sellers are in control
          Between them (above one, below other) No man's land — context is likely Neutral
        

        Block 5: Reference Range (1x ATR)
        Displayed as two numbers, e.g.: 600.60 — 601.90
        This is calculated as: Price - ATR to Price + ATR
        Think of it as a box around the current price:
        
          What happens What it means
          Price stays inside the range Normal movement. No signal. Just noise.
          Price breaks above the top number An ATR-sized push upward — potential bullish move developing
          Price breaks below the bottom number An ATR-sized drop — potential bearish move developing
        
        Important: The reference range is NOT a target, prediction, support, or resistance level. It just shows how much room price has to move before the move becomes "unusual" for current volatility.

        Block 6: Score (0–100)
        The score is a confidence meter for how strongly the indicators agree.
        
          Score Label Color Meaning
          80–100 Very bullish Green Strong bullish agreement across all indicators
          60–79 Bullish Green Moderate bullish alignment
          41–59 Neutral Yellow Mixed signals, no clear direction
          21–40 Bearish Red Moderate bearish alignment
          0–20 Very bearish Red Strong bearish agreement across all indicators
        
        How the score is built:
        
          Starts at 50 (neutral baseline)
          Bullish context: starts at 60, adds points for strong EMA slope (+up to 20), price > VWAP (+10), normal volatility (+10). Max = 100.
          Bearish context: starts at 40, subtracts for strong EMA slope (-up to 20), price < VWAP (-10), adds for normal volatility (+10). Min = 0.
          Neutral context: stays around 50–55.
        
        What to do with the score:
        
          Score situation Interpretation
          Context is Bullish + Score 80+ High-conviction bullish environment
          Context is Bullish + Score 60-70 Mild bullish — context is valid but not strong
          Context is Neutral + Score ~50 True indecision — stay out
          Context is Bearish + Score 20- High-conviction bearish environment
        

        4. Price Chart with Volume Bars
        The app displays a real-time price chart showing the last 30+ 2-minute candles with volume bars below.
        
        Price Line
        The white line shows the closing price of each 2-minute bar over time. This helps you visualize:
        
          Trend direction: Is the line going up, down, or sideways?
          Price movement: How much has price moved in recent bars?
          Support/Resistance: Where price has bounced or stalled
        
        
        Volume Bars
        Below the price line, you'll see colored bars representing volume for each 2-minute period:
        
          Bar Color Meaning
          Green Price closed higher than it opened (bullish candle)
          Red Price closed lower than it opened (bearish candle)
          Yellow Price closed near where it opened (neutral/doji candle)
        
        Bar height represents the volume traded during that 2-minute period. Taller bars = more volume.
        
        Time Labels
        At the bottom of the chart, you'll see time labels showing when each bar occurred. This helps you:
        
          See the exact time of price movements
          Identify patterns during specific market hours
          Track how recent the data is
        
        
        Volume Status Text
        Below the time labels, you'll see text like "Volume: High < 2.0X" or "Volume: Normal < 1.5X".
        This shows the current volume level compared to average volume:
        
          Very Low < 0.5X: Very quiet trading, low interest
          Low < 0.8X: Below average volume
          Normal < 1.5X: Normal trading volume
          High < 2.0X: Above average volume, increased interest
          Very High 2.0+: Very high volume, strong interest or news
        
        The color of this text matches the volume level (green for high, yellow for normal, red/muted for low).

        5. Volume Status Indicator
        Below the price chart, you'll find a Volume Status block showing all possible volume levels as colored chips.
        
        Volume Status Chips
        This block displays five volume levels:
        
          Level Threshold Meaning
          Very Low < 0.5X Volume is less than half the average. Very quiet market.
          Low < 0.8X Volume is below average but not extremely low.
          Normal < 1.5X Volume is within normal range. Healthy trading activity.
          High < 2.0X Volume is above average. Increased interest or activity.
          Very High 2.0X+ Volume is double or more the average. Strong interest, news, or volatility.
        
        
        How to use it:
        
          The chip that matches the current volume level will be highlighted
          Use this to quickly assess market interest and activity
          High volume often accompanies significant price movements
          Low volume may indicate lack of conviction or waiting for news
        
        
        Volume and Context:
        
          High volume + Bullish context: Strong bullish move may be developing
          High volume + Bearish context: Strong bearish move may be developing
          Low volume: Market may be indecisive, wait for clarity
        

        6. Winrate (24h Performance)
        The app tracks how accurately the context predictions match actual price movements and displays a 24-hour winrate.
        
        How Winrate Works
        The system automatically:
        
          Records context changes: When the context changes (e.g., from Bullish to Bearish), it records the context and the price at that moment
          Evaluates predictions: When the context changes again, it checks if the previous context was correct:
            
              Bullish context: Win if price went up, Loss if price went down
              Bearish context: Win if price went down, Loss if price went up
              Neutral context: Not evaluated (doesn't count as win or loss)
            
          
          Calculates winrate: Shows the percentage of correct predictions over the last 24 hours
        
        
        Reading the Winrate Display
        The winrate block shows:
        
          Winrate percentage: The percentage of correct context predictions (e.g., "65.5%")
          Color coding:
            
              Green (≥60%): Good performance
              Yellow (50-59%): Moderate performance
              Red (<50%): Below average performance
            
          
          Statistics: "X wins / Y losses (Z total)" showing the breakdown
        
        
        What Winrate Tells You
        
          Winrate What it means
          60%+ The app's context predictions have been accurate. You can have more confidence in the current context.
          50-59% Moderate accuracy. Use context as one factor, but be cautious.
          <50% Lower accuracy. Market conditions may be difficult. Consider waiting for clearer signals.
        
        
        Important notes:
        
          Winrate is calculated over the last 24 hours only — it's a rolling window
          Winrate only counts Bullish and Bearish contexts (Neutral is not evaluated)
          Winrate evaluates if price moved in the predicted direction until the next context change
          If there's insufficient data, it will show "N/A" until enough context changes have been evaluated
        
        
        Using Winrate in Your Trading:
        
          Check winrate to gauge the reliability of current context predictions
          Higher winrate = more confidence in following the context
          Lower winrate = be more cautious, wait for stronger signals
          Winrate updates automatically as new context changes are evaluated
        

        7. Understanding ATR and Volatility
        What is ATR(14)?
        ATR = Average True Range. It measures how much price typically moves per 2-minute bar, averaged over the last 14 bars (~28 minutes).
        
          Small ATR = quiet, low-movement market
          Large ATR = active, high-movement market
        
        ATR is relative to price
        An ATR of 0.50 means very different things for different symbols:
        
          Symbol Price ~$600 ATR 0.50 ATR % = 0.08% → Normal
          Symbol Price ~$25 ATR 0.50 ATR % = 2.0% → Very high
        
        Formula: ATR ÷ Price × 100 = ATR as a percentage
        ATR Percentage Guide
        
          ATR % of Price Market feel
          < 0.05% Very quiet. Barely moving. Often choppy and unreliable.
          0.05% – 0.15% Normal. Healthy intraday movement. Good conditions.
          0.15% – 0.30% Elevated. Fast moves, wider swings. Be cautious.
          > 0.30% Very high. News, earnings, or panic. The app may flag "Elevated volatility."
        
        Typical ATR values by symbol (2-minute bars, approximate)
        
          Symbol Typical Price Low (quiet) Normal High (volatile)
          SPY ~$600 < 0.30 0.30 – 0.80 > 1.00
          QQQ ~$520 < 0.30 0.30 – 0.70 > 1.00
          NVDA ~$690 < 0.35 0.35 – 1.00 > 1.50
          TSLA ~$400 < 0.50 0.50 – 1.50 > 2.00
          AAPL ~$230 < 0.15 0.15 – 0.50 > 0.70
          AMD ~$120 < 0.15 0.15 – 0.40 > 0.60
          AMZN ~$230 < 0.20 0.20 – 0.60 > 0.80
          META ~$620 < 0.35 0.35 – 1.00 > 1.50
          GOOGL ~$195 < 0.15 0.15 – 0.45 > 0.60
          MSFT ~$440 < 0.25 0.25 – 0.70 > 1.00
          NFLX ~$950 < 0.50 0.50 – 1.50 > 2.00
          BABA ~$90 < 0.10 0.10 – 0.30 > 0.50
        
        Note: These are estimates. Actual values change with market conditions.
        How the app uses ATR internally
        The app has a volatility filter built in:
        
          It calculates the current ATR(14)
          It calculates the average bar range over the last 50 bars
          If current ATR > 2x the average → volatility is "Elevated"
          When volatility is elevated → context is forced to Neutral, even if EMA and VWAP agree on a direction
        
        This protects you from trading in chaotic conditions where the trend is unreliable.
        
          You see on screen What it means
          Volatility normal Market is moving normally. Context is reliable.
          Volatility elevated Market is too chaotic. Context is forced Neutral. Wait.
        

        8. How Context Is Decided
        The context engine uses a traffic light system. All conditions must agree for a green or red light. Any disagreement = yellow (Neutral).
        
          For BULLISH context (all must be true):
          
            EMA20 slope is positive (trend tilting upward)
            Price is above EMA20 (price is on the bullish side of the trend)
            Price is above VWAP (price is above the session's fair value)
            Volatility is normal (not chaotic)
          
        
        
          For BEARISH context (all must be true):
          
            EMA20 slope is negative (trend tilting downward)
            Price is below EMA20 (price is on the bearish side of the trend)
            Price is below VWAP (price is below the session's fair value)
            Volatility is normal (not chaotic)
          
        
        
          NEUTRAL context (any of these):
          
            EMA slope says one thing, but price position says another
            Price is between EMA20 and VWAP (conflicting signals)
            Volatility is elevated (market is too chaotic to trust direction)
            Any single condition doesn't match
          
        
        Why Neutral is the most common context
        Because the conditions are strict by design. It only takes one indicator to disagree and the context becomes Neutral. This is intentional — it keeps you out of ambiguous markets where losses are most likely.

        9. How the Score Works
        The score quantifies how strongly the indicators agree.
        Scoring breakdown:
        Bullish context:
        
          Component Points
          Base (bullish confirmed) 60
          EMA slope strength (steeper = more) +0 to +20
          Price > VWAP +10
          Volatility normal +10
          Maximum possible 100
        
        Bearish context:
        
          Component Points
          Base (bearish confirmed) 40
          EMA slope strength (steeper = more) -0 to -20
          Price < VWAP -10
          Volatility normal +10
          Minimum possible 0
        
        Neutral context:
        
          Component Points
          Base 50
          Volatility normal +5
          Typical range 50–55
        

        10. Context Change Alerts
        When the context switches (e.g., from Neutral to Bullish, or Bullish to Bearish), the app displays a colored alert banner:
        
          Alert Message
          Green banner "SPY switched to BULLISH CONTEXT — Look for CALL continuations"
          Red banner "QQQ switched to BEARISH CONTEXT — Look for PUT continuations"
          Yellow banner "Market context lost — Stand aside"
        
        The alert includes a timestamp showing when the change was detected. You can dismiss it by clicking the X button.
        Key point: The alert fires when context changes, not every refresh. If the context stays the same, no alert appears.

        11. Watchlist (Context Scanner)
        The watchlist lets you monitor multiple symbols at once (up to 12).
        Watchlist columns:
        
          Column What it shows
          Symbol The ticker (SPY, QQQ, etc.)
          Price Latest 2m close price
          vs VWAP Whether price is above (↑ >VWAP) or below (↓ 
          Context Current context: Bullish / Bearish / Neutral (color-coded)
          Ref range Reference range (Price ± ATR)
          Last change When the context last changed
          Score Confidence score (0–100, color-coded)
        
        How to use the watchlist:
        
          Select a symbol from the dropdown
          Click + Watchlist to add it
          Click any watchlist row to switch the main view to that symbol
          Click X to remove a symbol
        
        The watchlist refreshes every 2 minutes alongside the main view.
        Reading the watchlist at a glance:
        
          Green rows (Bullish) = symbols with confirmed uptrend context
          Red rows (Bearish) = symbols with confirmed downtrend context
          Yellow rows (Neutral) = symbols to ignore for now
        
        This lets you scan for opportunity across multiple symbols without switching one by one.

        12. Your 10-Second Routine
        Every time you check the app, follow this exact order:
        
          Step What to check Time
          1 What color is the screen? Green / Red / Yellow 1 sec
          2 Read the operational phrase. CALLs / PUTs / Wait 2 sec
          3 Check the "Why" line. Do all conditions agree? 2 sec
          4 Look at Price vs EMA20 and VWAP in the Levels section 2 sec
          5 Is price inside or outside the Reference Range? 1 sec
          6 Check the Score. How strong is the conviction? 1 sec
          7 Glance at the Watchlist. Any other symbols moving? 1 sec
        
        
          If the context is Neutral: Stop. Close the app. Come back in 2 minutes. Discipline is the edge.
        

        13. Common Scenarios and What They Mean
        Scenario 1: Strong Bullish
        Context:     BULLISH (green)
Phrase:      Allowed trades: CALL continuations only
Why:         EMA20 slope positive · Price > EMA20 · Price > VWAP · Volatility normal
Score:       85
        
          Read: Everything agrees. Trend is up, price is above all key levels, volatility is calm. Strong environment for CALL continuations. Score confirms high conviction.
        

        Scenario 2: Weak Bullish
        Context:     BULLISH (green)
Phrase:      Allowed trades: CALL continuations only
Why:         EMA20 slope positive · Price > EMA20 · Price > VWAP · Volatility normal
Score:       62
        
          Read: Context is technically bullish, but the score is low (62). The EMA slope is barely positive. Context could flip to Neutral quickly. Proceed with extra caution or wait for a higher score.
        

        Scenario 3: Neutral — Conflicting Signals
        Context:     NEUTRAL (yellow)
Phrase:      No trades recommended — wait for clarity
Why:         EMA20 slope negative · Price < EMA20 · Price > VWAP · Volatility normal
Score:       52
        
          Read: EMA says bearish (slope down, price below it) but VWAP says bullish (price above session average). The signals conflict. No clear direction. Wait.
        

        Scenario 4: Neutral — Elevated Volatility
        Context:     NEUTRAL (yellow)
Phrase:      No trades recommended — wait for clarity
Why:         EMA20 slope positive · Price > EMA20 · Price > VWAP · Volatility elevated
Score:       55
        
          Read: Everything looks bullish EXCEPT volatility is too high. The app is protecting you from chaotic conditions where the trend is unreliable. Wait for volatility to normalize.
        

        Scenario 5: Context Just Changed (Alert Visible)
        Alert:       🟢 SPY switched to BULLISH CONTEXT — Look for CALL continuations
Context:     BULLISH (green)
Score:       75
        
          Read: The context just changed from Neutral (or Bearish) to Bullish. This is a fresh shift. Pay attention, but don't rush — let the context establish itself for at least one or two refresh cycles before considering it confirmed.
        

        Scenario 6: Strong Bearish
        Context:     BEARISH (red)
Phrase:      Allowed trades: PUT continuations only
Why:         EMA20 slope negative · Price < EMA20 · Price < VWAP · Volatility normal
Score:       15
        
          Read: Everything agrees on the downside. Score is very low (strong bearish conviction). Environment for PUT continuations only. Do not look for CALLs or try to "catch the bottom."
        

        Scenario 7: Tight Range Before a Move
        Context:     NEUTRAL (yellow)
Price:       691.92
EMA 20:      692.51
VWAP:        690.00
ATR(14):     0.49
Ref Range:   691.43 — 692.41
Score:       52
        
          Read: Price is squeezed between VWAP (690) and EMA20 (692.51). ATR is small (quiet market). This tight compression often happens before a directional move — but the app doesn't predict which direction. Wait for the context to shift. When it does, the alert will tell you.
        

        14. What This App Does NOT Do
        
          It does NOT... Because...
          Tell you when to enter a trade That's an execution decision, not a context decision
          Tell you when to exit a trade Same — exits depend on your strategy and risk management
          Recommend strike prices Strike selection involves personal risk tolerance and position sizing
          Predict the future direction It reads the current state, not the future
          Replace your trading plan It's one input among many, not a complete trading system
          Work as a signal service No "BUY NOW" or "SELL NOW" — ever
        
        The app's job is to answer: "Is the current environment favorable, and if so, in which direction?"
        Everything else — timing, sizing, risk management — is your responsibility.

        15. Glossary
        
          Term Definition
          2m bar / 2m candle A price bar representing 2 minutes of trading. Shows open, high, low, close, and volume.
          ATR (Average True Range) A measure of how much price moves per bar on average. Higher = more volatile.
          ATR(14) ATR calculated over the last 14 two-minute bars (~28 minutes of data).
          Bearish Market conditions favor downward price movement.
          Bullish Market conditions favor upward price movement.
          CALL continuation A trade type that profits from continued upward movement (options terminology).
          Context The overall market environment: Bullish, Bearish, or Neutral.
          EMA (Exponential Moving Average) A smoothed average of recent prices that reacts faster to recent changes than a simple average.
          EMA20 EMA with a 20-period lookback. Acts as a short-term trend indicator.
          EMA slope Whether the EMA line is tilting upward (positive) or downward (negative).
          Elevated volatility When the current ATR is more than 2x the average — market is too chaotic for reliable context.
          Neutral No clear directional bias. Indicators conflict or volatility is too high.
          PUT continuation A trade type that profits from continued downward movement (options terminology).
          Reference Range Price ± ATR. Shows the typical range of movement under normal volatility. Not a target.
          Score A 0–100 number representing how strongly the indicators agree on the current context.
          VWAP (Volume-Weighted Average Price) The average price weighted by volume for the current session. Often used by institutions.
          Volatility How much price is moving. Low = quiet. High = active/chaotic.
          Volume Status Current trading volume level compared to average (Very Low, Low, Normal, High, Very High).
          Winrate The percentage of correct context predictions over the last 24 hours. Shows how accurately the app's context matched actual price movements.
        

        
          This guide reflects the app as of February 2026. The app updates data every 2 seconds during market hours (9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET, Monday–Friday). New features include: real-time price chart with volume bars, volume status indicator, and 24-hour winrate tracking.

Context	Phrase
Bullish	Allowed trades: CALL continuations only
Bearish	Allowed trades: PUT continuations only
Neutral	No trades recommended — wait for clarity

Alert	Message
Green banner	"SPY switched to BULLISH CONTEXT — Look for CALL continuations"
Red banner	"QQQ switched to BEARISH CONTEXT — Look for PUT continuations"
Yellow banner	"Market context lost — Stand aside"

What you see	Color	What it means	What you do
BULLISH CONTEXT	Green	All indicators agree: trend is up	Look for CALL continuations only
BEARISH CONTEXT	Red	All indicators agree: trend is down	Look for PUT continuations only
NEUTRAL CONTEXT — WAIT	Yellow	Indicators conflict or volatility is too high	Do nothing. Wait for clarity.

Condition	Bullish needs	Bearish needs	Neutral when
EMA20 slope	Positive (trending up)	Negative (trending down)	Flat or conflicting
Price vs EMA20	Price > EMA20	Price < EMA20	Wrong side
Price vs VWAP	Price > VWAP	Price < VWAP	Wrong side
Volatility	Normal	Normal	Elevated (too chaotic)

Level	What it is	How to read it
Price (2m close)	The most recent closing price on a 2-minute bar	Where price is right now
EMA 20	20-period Exponential Moving Average	The short-term trend line. Price above it = bullish sign. Below = bearish sign.
VWAP session	Volume-Weighted Average Price for the day	The "fair price" for the session. Institutions use this. Price above VWAP = buyers in control (bullish). Price below VWAP = sellers in control (bearish).
ATR(14)	Average True Range over 14 bars	How much price typically moves per 2-minute bar. See Section 4 for details.

Price position	Interpretation
Above both EMA20 and VWAP	Bullish pressure — buyers are in control
Below both EMA20 and VWAP	Bearish pressure — sellers are in control
Between them (above one, below other)	No man's land — context is likely Neutral

What happens	What it means
Price stays inside the range	Normal movement. No signal. Just noise.
Price breaks above the top number	An ATR-sized push upward — potential bullish move developing
Price breaks below the bottom number	An ATR-sized drop — potential bearish move developing

Score	Label	Color	Meaning
80–100	Very bullish	Green	Strong bullish agreement across all indicators
60–79	Bullish	Green	Moderate bullish alignment
41–59	Neutral	Yellow	Mixed signals, no clear direction
21–40	Bearish	Red	Moderate bearish alignment
0–20	Very bearish	Red	Strong bearish agreement across all indicators

Score situation	Interpretation
Context is Bullish + Score 80+	High-conviction bullish environment
Context is Bullish + Score 60-70	Mild bullish — context is valid but not strong
Context is Neutral + Score ~50	True indecision — stay out
Context is Bearish + Score 20-	High-conviction bearish environment

Bar Color	Meaning
Green	Price closed higher than it opened (bullish candle)
Red	Price closed lower than it opened (bearish candle)
Yellow	Price closed near where it opened (neutral/doji candle)

Level	Threshold	Meaning
Very Low	< 0.5X	Volume is less than half the average. Very quiet market.
Low	< 0.8X	Volume is below average but not extremely low.
Normal	< 1.5X	Volume is within normal range. Healthy trading activity.
High	< 2.0X	Volume is above average. Increased interest or activity.
Very High	2.0X+	Volume is double or more the average. Strong interest, news, or volatility.

Winrate	What it means
60%+	The app's context predictions have been accurate. You can have more confidence in the current context.
50-59%	Moderate accuracy. Use context as one factor, but be cautious.
<50%	Lower accuracy. Market conditions may be difficult. Consider waiting for clearer signals.

ATR % of Price	Market feel
< 0.05%	Very quiet. Barely moving. Often choppy and unreliable.
0.05% – 0.15%	Normal. Healthy intraday movement. Good conditions.
0.15% – 0.30%	Elevated. Fast moves, wider swings. Be cautious.
> 0.30%	Very high. News, earnings, or panic. The app may flag "Elevated volatility."

Symbol	Typical Price	Low (quiet)	Normal	High (volatile)
SPY	~$600	< 0.30	0.30 – 0.80	> 1.00
QQQ	~$520	< 0.30	0.30 – 0.70	> 1.00
NVDA	~$690	< 0.35	0.35 – 1.00	> 1.50
TSLA	~$400	< 0.50	0.50 – 1.50	> 2.00
AAPL	~$230	< 0.15	0.15 – 0.50	> 0.70
AMD	~$120	< 0.15	0.15 – 0.40	> 0.60
AMZN	~$230	< 0.20	0.20 – 0.60	> 0.80
META	~$620	< 0.35	0.35 – 1.00	> 1.50
GOOGL	~$195	< 0.15	0.15 – 0.45	> 0.60
MSFT	~$440	< 0.25	0.25 – 0.70	> 1.00
NFLX	~$950	< 0.50	0.50 – 1.50	> 2.00
BABA	~$90	< 0.10	0.10 – 0.30	> 0.50

You see on screen	What it means
Volatility normal	Market is moving normally. Context is reliable.
Volatility elevated	Market is too chaotic. Context is forced Neutral. Wait.

Component	Points
Base (bullish confirmed)	60
EMA slope strength (steeper = more)	+0 to +20
Price > VWAP	+10
Volatility normal	+10
Maximum possible	100

Component	Points
Base (bearish confirmed)	40
EMA slope strength (steeper = more)	-0 to -20
Price < VWAP	-10
Volatility normal	+10
Minimum possible	0

Column	What it shows
Symbol	The ticker (SPY, QQQ, etc.)
Price	Latest 2m close price
vs VWAP	Whether price is above (↑ >VWAP) or below (↓
Context	Current context: Bullish / Bearish / Neutral (color-coded)
Ref range	Reference range (Price ± ATR)
Last change	When the context last changed
Score	Confidence score (0–100, color-coded)

Step	What to check	Time
1	What color is the screen? Green / Red / Yellow	1 sec
2	Read the operational phrase. CALLs / PUTs / Wait	2 sec
3	Check the "Why" line. Do all conditions agree?	2 sec
4	Look at Price vs EMA20 and VWAP in the Levels section	2 sec
5	Is price inside or outside the Reference Range?	1 sec
6	Check the Score. How strong is the conviction?	1 sec
7	Glance at the Watchlist. Any other symbols moving?	1 sec

It does NOT...	Because...
Tell you when to enter a trade	That's an execution decision, not a context decision
Tell you when to exit a trade	Same — exits depend on your strategy and risk management
Recommend strike prices	Strike selection involves personal risk tolerance and position sizing
Predict the future direction	It reads the current state, not the future
Replace your trading plan	It's one input among many, not a complete trading system
Work as a signal service	No "BUY NOW" or "SELL NOW" — ever

Term	Definition
2m bar / 2m candle	A price bar representing 2 minutes of trading. Shows open, high, low, close, and volume.
ATR (Average True Range)	A measure of how much price moves per bar on average. Higher = more volatile.
ATR(14)	ATR calculated over the last 14 two-minute bars (~28 minutes of data).
Bearish	Market conditions favor downward price movement.
Bullish	Market conditions favor upward price movement.
CALL continuation	A trade type that profits from continued upward movement (options terminology).
Context	The overall market environment: Bullish, Bearish, or Neutral.
EMA (Exponential Moving Average)	A smoothed average of recent prices that reacts faster to recent changes than a simple average.
EMA20	EMA with a 20-period lookback. Acts as a short-term trend indicator.
EMA slope	Whether the EMA line is tilting upward (positive) or downward (negative).
Elevated volatility	When the current ATR is more than 2x the average — market is too chaotic for reliable context.
Neutral	No clear directional bias. Indicators conflict or volatility is too high.
PUT continuation	A trade type that profits from continued downward movement (options terminology).
Reference Range	Price ± ATR. Shows the typical range of movement under normal volatility. Not a target.
Score	A 0–100 number representing how strongly the indicators agree on the current context.
VWAP (Volume-Weighted Average Price)	The average price weighted by volume for the current session. Often used by institutions.
Volatility	How much price is moving. Low = quiet. High = active/chaotic.
Volume Status	Current trading volume level compared to average (Very Low, Low, Normal, High, Very High).
Winrate	The percentage of correct context predictions over the last 24 hours. Shows how accurately the app's context matched actual price movements.

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