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What operators and conditions are

Indicators by themselves only produce values. Operators and conditions define how those values are interpreted and turned into decisions. In Trinigence:
  • indicators → produce values or states
  • operators → compare or relate values
  • conditions → resolve to true or false
Only conditions can trigger entries, exits, or filters.

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Conditions at a glance

A condition is any expression that evaluates to true or false. Examples: 
RSI(14) > 50
EMA(20) crosses above EMA(50)
ATR(14) > ATR(14) average
Conditions are evaluated deterministically on candle close.

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Comparison operators

Comparison operators compare two values. Common operators:
  • > greater than
  • < less than
  • >= greater than or equal
  • <= less than or equal
  • == equal to
Examples: 
RSI(14) > 50
Close price < EMA(200)

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Crossover operators

Crossover operators detect events, not states. Examples: 
EMA(20) crosses above EMA(50)
RSI(14) crosses below 30
Crossovers:
  • trigger only on the candle where the crossing occurs
  • are not continuously true
  • are commonly used for entries
Crossovers are event-based, not condition-based.

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State conditions

State conditions describe ongoing situations. Examples: 
EMA(20) is above EMA(50)
MACD is above signal
Trend is bullish
State conditions:
  • remain true across multiple candles
  • are often used as filters
  • define context rather than triggers

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Logical operators (AND / OR)

Multiple conditions can be combined using logical operators.

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AND

All conditions must be true. 
RSI(14) > 50 AND EMA(20) > EMA(50)

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OR

At least one condition must be true. 
RSI(14) < 30 OR price breaks previous low
OR conditions can significantly increase trade frequency.

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Grouping conditions

Conditions can be grouped to control evaluation order. Example: 
(RSI(14) > 50 AND EMA(20) > EMA(50))
OR
(MACD crosses above signal)
Grouping prevents unintended logic behavior.

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Direction-aware conditions

Conditions may apply to:
  • long entries only
  • short entries only
  • both directions
Example: 
Go long when RSI(14) > 55.
Go short when RSI(14) < 45.
Each direction is evaluated independently.

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Evaluation timing

Conditions are evaluated:
  • on candle close
  • on the strategy timeframe
  • once per candle
If a condition is true intrabar but false at close, it does not trigger.

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Defaults and assumptions

If operators or conditions are:
  • explicit → used exactly
  • implied but standard → ATI infers safely
  • ambiguous → ATI asks for clarification

What Trinigence fills automatically

See how logic gaps are handled.

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Common mistakes

Crosses are events. States persist over time.
OR conditions can unintentionally flood a strategy with trades.
Without grouping, logic may not behave as intended.

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Best practices

  • Use crosses for entries
  • Use states for filters
  • Group complex logic explicitly
  • Keep conditions readable

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Indicator categories

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Entry logic

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Schedule & filters

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Indicators overview

Return to the big picture.
Indicators produce signals.
Operators define meaning.
Conditions drive action.