Comparison Rules

Comparison Rules are the most fundamental building block of entry conditions. They let you compare a technical indicator’s current value against either a fixed number or live market data (OHLC values).

How Comparison Rules Work

A Comparison Rule follows a simple structure:


[Indicator]  [Operator]  [Compare Against]
    RSI          >=           70

The engine evaluates this on every candle close. When the condition is true (and all other group conditions are satisfied), it contributes to generating an entry signal.

Operators

Operator	Meaning	Example
`>`	Greater than	`RSI(14) > 70`
`>=`	Greater than or equal to	`ADX(14) >= 25`
`<`	Less than	`RSI(14) < 30`
`<=`	Less than or equal to	`ATR(14) <= 50`
`==`	Equal to	`Stochastic(14) == 50`

Compare Against: Fixed Value

The simplest use case — compare an indicator against a static number.

Examples

Rule	What It Means
`RSI(14) > 70`	Enter when RSI signals overbought territory
`ADX(14) >= 25`	Enter only when the market is trending (ADX above 25)
`Bollinger Band Width < 0.05`	Enter during low-volatility squeeze conditions
`MFI(14) > 80`	Enter when money flow indicates strong buying pressure

When to Use Fixed Values

Fixed-value comparisons are best for indicators that have defined ranges — like RSI (0–100), Stochastic (0–100), or Williams %R (-100 to 0). For price-dependent indicators like SMA or VWAP, use dynamic OHLC comparisons instead.

Compare Against: Live OHLC Data

Instead of a static number, compare an indicator against real-time candle data:

OHLC Value	Description
Open	The opening price of the current candle
High	The highest price of the current candle
Low	The lowest price of the current candle
Close	The closing price of the current candle
Volume	The volume of the current candle

Examples

Rule	What It Means	Trading Edge
`VWAP > Close`	Price is trading below VWAP	Potential buying opportunity — price is below the volume-weighted average
`Supertrend < Close`	Price is above the Supertrend line	Bullish trend confirmation
`SMA(200) < Close`	Price is above the 200 SMA	Long-term uptrend validation
`EMA(9) > Close`	Price is below the fast EMA	Short-term bearish pressure

The Trading Edge

Comparing indicators against live OHLC data creates dynamic conditions that adapt as price moves. This is far more robust than static thresholds because the condition automatically adjusts to changing market contexts.

Combining Comparison Rules

Comparison Rules become powerful when combined with Logic Groups:


Require ALL of:
  ├── RSI(14) > 60                    (Momentum is bullish)
  ├── VWAP < Close                    (Price above VWAP — institutional support)
  └── ADX(14) >= 25                   (Market is trending, not ranging)

This creates a confluence filter — all three conditions must align before the strategy enters, dramatically reducing false signals.

Configuration Steps

Select an Indicator — Choose from the indicator dropdown (e.g., RSI, SMA, VWAP)
Set indicator parameters — Period length, source, etc. (e.g., RSI period = 14)
Choose an Operator — >, >=, <, <=, or ==
Set the comparison target — Either a fixed number or select an OHLC value
Optionally override the timeframe — Use a different candle interval for this specific rule

Next Steps

Learn how to trigger entries based on indicator crossovers:

→ Next: Crossover Rules