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What entry logic is

Entry logic defines when a trade is opened. It answers one question:
Under which exact conditions should a position be opened?
Entry logic must be:
  • objective
  • deterministic
  • unambiguous
If the entry condition is met, the trade opens. If not, nothing happens.

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Components of entry logic

Entry logic is built from a combination of components.

Conditions

Indicator values, thresholds, or events that must occur.

Operators

Logical connectors like AND / OR.

Filters

Additional constraints that limit when entries are allowed.

Direction

Whether the entry applies to long, short, or both.

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Conditions

Conditions are the building blocks of entries. Examples: 
RSI(14) > 50
EMA(20) crosses above EMA(50)
Price breaks above previous high
Conditions can reference:
  • indicators
  • price action
  • volume
  • time-based events

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Logical operators

Multiple conditions can be combined using logical operators. Examples: 
RSI(14) > 50 AND EMA(20) > EMA(50)

RSI(14) > 50 OR MACD > signal
All conditions must be explicitly true or false at evaluation time.

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Filters

Filters restrict when entries are allowed, without defining the entry itself. Common filters:
  • higher timeframe trend
  • session/time-of-day
  • volatility conditions
  • market regime
Example: 
Only allow long entries when the 4h trend is bullish.
Filters are evaluated before entry conditions.

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Direction-specific entries

Entries can be defined separately for each direction. Example: 
Go long when EMA(20) crosses above EMA(50).
Go short when EMA(20) crosses below EMA(50).
Each direction:
  • has independent logic
  • may trigger at different times
  • may use different conditions

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When entries are evaluated

Entry logic is evaluated:
  • once per candle
  • at candle close
  • on the strategy timeframe
If the condition becomes true intrabar but is false at close, no trade opens.
Entries do not trigger intrabar unless explicitly supported.

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Default assumptions

If entry logic is:
  • incomplete → ATI will request clarification
  • implied but clear → ATI may infer safely
  • ambiguous → no strategy is created

What Trinigence fills automatically

See how missing entry details are handled.

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Common mistakes

Too many AND conditions can eliminate all trades.
OR conditions can drastically increase trade frequency.
Entries are evaluated on candle close by default.

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Best practices

  • Start with one clear condition
  • Add filters gradually
  • Inspect entry points visually
  • Validate logic on a small dataset first

Exit logic

Learn how trades are closed.

Exit logic

How trades are closed.

Risk management

How losses are controlled.

Direction: long & short

Direction-specific behavior.

Strategy overview

Return to the big picture.
Good entries create opportunity.
Good exits and risk management create survival.