# Signals

This page outlines all the available signals generated by the **RenkoGurus-PowerMeter** indicator, including long/short entries, exits, and filter states. These can be used to guide discretionary trading or trigger automated strategies.

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### ✅ Entry Signals

#### 🔹 `Long` Entry Signal

* **Trigger:**
  * Strong positive direction (`+DI > -DI`)
  * Rising strength (`sig > sig[1]`)
  * Trend strength exceeds the "Ceiling" threshold
* **Alert Condition:**
  * `goLong`
* **Visual Marker:**
  * Green circle below the bar

#### 🔸 `Short` Entry Signal

* **Trigger:**
  * Strong negative direction (`-DI > +DI`)
  * Rising strength (`sig > sig[1]`)
  * Trend strength exceeds the "Ceiling" threshold
* **Alert Condition:**
  * `goShort`
* **Visual Marker:**
  * Red circle above the bar

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### ❌ Exit Signals

#### 🔻 `Exit Long`

* **Trigger:**
  * Bearish candle pattern (e.g., lower close after higher open)
  * Trend weakens below base range
* **Alert Condition:**
  * `longExit`
* **Visual Marker:**
  * Red triangle above the bar (display optional)

#### 🔺 `Exit Short`

* **Trigger:**
  * Bullish candle pattern (e.g., higher close after lower open)
  * Trend weakens below base range
* **Alert Condition:**
  * `shortExit`
* **Visual Marker:**
  * Green triangle below the bar (display optional)

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### 🎯 Profit Taker Exits

#### `Profit Taker Long Exit`

* **Trigger:**
  * X bars after long entry (default: 1 bar)
  * Or `Exit Long` condition
* **Alert Condition:**
  * `longProfitTakerExit`
* **Visual Marker:**
  * Red triangle at top (optional)

#### `Profit Taker Short Exit`

* **Trigger:**
  * X bars after short entry (default: 1 bar)
  * Or `Exit Short` condition
* **Alert Condition:**
  * `shortProfitTakerExit`
* **Visual Marker:**
  * Green triangle at bottom (optional)

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### 📈 Rank Filter State

#### `Rank` Plot (Area Plot)

* **Green Fill:** Uptrend filter confirmation
* **Red/Dark Fill:** Downtrend filter confirmation
* **Used For:**
  * Visual confirmation of trend consistency
  * Optional filter for automated entry validation

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### 📌 Notes

* Use the signal alerts (`goLong`, `goShort`, `longExit`, etc.) to automate trade execution.
* Combine with SmartMoney zones, Premium/Discount levels, or other indicators for confirmation.
* Filter band color is useful to avoid signals in ranging or choppy markets.

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