# MACDAdaptive Pro - Parameter Reference Card

## 🎯 QUICK SETUP GUIDE

### **STEP 1: Choose Your Trading Mode (Most Important)**
| Mode | Best For | Signals/Day | Setup Time |
|------|----------|-------------|------------|
| **Beginner** | New traders | 1-3 | 30 seconds |
| **Intermediate** | Most users | 2-5 | 30 seconds |
| **Advanced** | Experienced | 3-8 | 30 seconds |
| **Scalping** | Fast trading | 10-30 | 30 seconds |
| **Swing** | Position trading | 0.5-2 | 30 seconds |
| **Custom** | Manual setup | Variable | 5+ minutes |

**💡 Recommendation: Start with INTERMEDIATE mode**

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## 📊 BASIC MACD SETTINGS

| Parameter | Default | Range | Description | When to Change |
|-----------|---------|-------|-------------|----------------|
| **Fast EMA Period** | 12 | 5-50 | Fast moving average | Faster = more signals |
| **Slow EMA Period** | 26 | 10-100 | Slow moving average | Slower = smoother signals |
| **Signal SMA Period** | 9 | 3-30 | Signal line smoothing | Lower = faster crossovers |
| **Signal Threshold** | 0.0002 | 0.0001-0.001 | Minimum signal strength | Higher = fewer signals |

**💡 Beginner Tip: Don't change these unless you understand MACD mechanics**

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## ✅ SIGNAL CONFIRMATION SETTINGS

### **RSI Confirmation**
| Parameter | Default | Description | Impact |
|-----------|---------|-------------|---------|
| **Use RSI Confirmation** | ON | Filter signals with RSI | Reduces false signals |
| **RSI Period** | 14 | RSI calculation period | 14 is standard |
| **RSI Overbought** | 70 | Upper threshold | 70-80 typical range |
| **RSI Oversold** | 30 | Lower threshold | 20-30 typical range |

### **Volume Confirmation**
| Parameter | Default | Description | Impact |
|-----------|---------|-------------|---------|
| **Use Volume Confirmation** | ON | Require high volume | Filters weak signals |
| **Volume Period** | 20 | Volume average period | Standard setting |
| **Volume Threshold** | 1.5x | Volume multiplier | 1.2-2.0 typical range |

### **Histogram Confirmation**
| Parameter | Default | Description | Impact |
|-----------|---------|-------------|---------|
| **Use Histogram** | ON | MACD histogram filter | Additional confirmation |
| **Minimum Strength** | 2 | Required confirmation bars | Higher = safer signals |

**💡 For Beginners: Keep all confirmations ON**

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## 🔬 ADVANCED FEATURES

| Parameter | Default | Description | When to Use |
|-----------|---------|-------------|-------------|
| **Show Divergence** | ON | Bullish/bearish divergence | H4+ timeframes |
| **Divergence Lookback** | 20 | Bars to check for divergence | 15-30 typical |
| **Adaptive Periods** | ON | Auto-adjust to volatility | Trending markets |
| **Show Market Regime** | ON | Display market condition | All timeframes |
| **Volatility Threshold** | 0.5 | Regime detection sensitivity | 0.3-0.7 range |
| **Momentum Period** | 14 | Momentum calculation | Standard setting |

**💡 Scalpers: Turn OFF Divergence for speed**

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## ⚖️ RISK MANAGEMENT

| Parameter | Default | Description | Recommendation |
|-----------|---------|-------------|----------------|
| **Show SL/TP** | ON | Display stop/target levels | Always ON |
| **SL Multiplier** | 1.5 | Stop loss ATR multiplier | 1.0-2.0 range |
| **TP Multiplier** | 2.5 | Take profit ATR multiplier | 2.0-3.0 range |
| **ATR Period** | 14 | ATR calculation period | Standard setting |
| **Show Risk Levels** | ON | Risk assessment display | Helpful for beginners |

**💡 Conservative: Use SL 2.0, TP 2.0 | Aggressive: Use SL 1.0, TP 3.0**

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## 🎨 VISUAL SETTINGS

| Parameter | Default | Description | Customization |
|-----------|---------|-------------|---------------|
| **Show Labels** | ON | Price labels on signals | OFF for clean charts |
| **Arrow Size** | 3 | Signal arrow size (1-5) | Bigger = more visible |
| **Buy Color** | Lime | Buy signal color | Personal preference |
| **Sell Color** | Red | Sell signal color | Personal preference |
| **SL Color** | Orange | Stop loss line color | Easy to distinguish |
| **TP Color** | Aqua | Take profit line color | Easy to distinguish |

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## 🔔 ALERT SETTINGS

| Parameter | Default | Description | Recommendation |
|-----------|---------|-------------|----------------|
| **Enable Alerts** | ON | Sound notifications | Always ON |
| **Push Notifications** | ON | Mobile notifications | ON if you have MT5 mobile |
| **Alert Cooldown** | 600 sec | Minimum time between alerts | 300-900 seconds |
| **Alert on Signals** | ON | Alert for buy/sell signals | Always ON |
| **Alert on Divergence** | ON | Alert for divergences | ON for swing traders |

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## 🎯 PRESET MODE CONFIGURATIONS

### **BEGINNER MODE**
- Signal Threshold: 0.0003 (less sensitive)
- Minimum Strength: 3 (more confirmation)
- Divergence: OFF (simplified)
- Adaptive Periods: OFF (consistent)
- All confirmations: ON
- Arrow Size: 4 (larger, more visible)

### **SCALPING MODE**
- Signal Threshold: 0.00005 (very sensitive)
- Minimum Strength: 1 (immediate signals)
- Divergence: OFF (too slow)
- Visual elements: Minimal
- RSI Confirmation: OFF (speed over accuracy)
- Arrow Size: 2 (small, clean)

### **SWING MODE**
- Signal Threshold: 0.0005 (less sensitive)
- Minimum Strength: 4 (strong confirmation)
- Divergence: ON (important for swings)
- All features: ON
- Arrow Size: 5 (large, clear signals)

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## ⚙️ INTERNAL PARAMETERS (Advanced Users Only)

| Parameter | Default | Description | Expert Adjustment |
|-----------|---------|-------------|-------------------|
| **Trend Strength** | 0.5 | Trend detection threshold | 0.3-0.8 range |
| **Use Volume** | ON | Internal volume processing | Keep ON |
| **Risk High** | 0.8 | High risk threshold | Risk assessment |
| **Risk Medium** | 0.5 | Medium risk threshold | Risk assessment |
| **SR Period** | 20 | Support/Resistance period | 15-30 range |
| **Show Quality** | ON | Signal quality display | Helpful feature |
| **Trade Suggestions** | ON | Trading advice display | Educational value |

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## 🚀 QUICK OPTIMIZATION GUIDE

### **For Different Timeframes**

#### **M1-M5 (Scalping)**
- Mode: SCALPING
- Divergence: OFF
- Visual elements: Minimal
- Confirmations: Reduced

#### **M15-H1 (Day Trading)**
- Mode: INTERMEDIATE
- All features: ON
- Balanced confirmations
- Standard settings

#### **H4-Daily (Swing Trading)**
- Mode: SWING
- Divergence: ON
- Quality over quantity
- Strong confirmations

#### **Weekly+ (Position Trading)**
- Mode: ADVANCED or SWING
- All features: ON
- Maximum quality settings
- Long-term focus

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## 🔧 TROUBLESHOOTING SETTINGS

### **Too Many Signals?**
- Increase Signal Threshold to 0.0005
- Increase Minimum Strength to 3-4
- Turn ON all confirmations
- Switch to SWING mode

### **Too Few Signals?**
- Decrease Signal Threshold to 0.0001
- Decrease Minimum Strength to 1-2
- Turn OFF some confirmations
- Switch to SCALPING mode

### **Performance Issues?**
- Turn OFF Divergence on M15 and below
- Disable visual labels
- Reduce lookback periods
- Use SCALPING mode

### **Chart Too Cluttered?**
- Turn OFF Show Labels
- Reduce Arrow Size to 1-2
- Disable Risk Levels
- Use SCALPING mode

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## 💡 EXPERT TIPS

### **Market Condition Adaptation**
- **Trending Markets**: Use INTERMEDIATE or ADVANCED
- **Ranging Markets**: Use BEGINNER with higher threshold
- **Volatile Markets**: Use SWING mode with strong confirmations
- **News Events**: Switch to SCALPING or disable trading

### **Timeframe Combinations**
- **Higher TF Bias**: Check H4/Daily for trend direction
- **Entry TF**: Use H1 for entry signals
- **Confirmation TF**: Use M15 for precise timing

### **Risk Management Rules**
- **Never risk more than 2% per trade**
- **Use provided SL/TP levels as guidance**
- **Adjust position size based on risk indicators**
- **Monitor market regime warnings**

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## 📋 QUICK REFERENCE CHECKLIST

### **Before Trading**
- [ ] Correct trading mode selected
- [ ] Appropriate timeframe chosen
- [ ] Confirmations configured for market
- [ ] Alerts enabled and tested
- [ ] Risk management parameters set

### **Signal Validation**
- [ ] Arrow appears with strength label
- [ ] Confirmations show (RSI, Volume)
- [ ] Market regime is favorable
- [ ] SL/TP levels are reasonable
- [ ] Risk assessment is acceptable

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**💡 Remember: When in doubt, use INTERMEDIATE mode with default settings!**

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