A trading signal is a structured instruction to enter and manage a trade. A high‑quality signal includes context (bias), an exact entry or range, a hard stop loss (SL), staged take profits (TP1/TP2/TP3), and notes on risk.

Components of a signal

Bias and rationale (trend, zone, structure)
Entry level or range
Stop Loss (hard invalidation)
Take Profit levels (scale out progressively)
Risk guidance (e.g., ≤ 1% per trade)

Why signals matter

Signals compress analysis into simple actions, helping traders execute consistently and avoid emotional mistakes. The best services also explain the “why” so you learn while you earn.

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