Scanner Basics

How the AI Scanner finds candidate setups across instruments.

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Beginner Explanation

The Scanner is a continuous engine that watches every configured instrument for structural conditions — order blocks, liquidity sweeps, fair value gaps, and premium/discount zones.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

  1. Open the Scanner page from the main nav.
  2. Review the instrument list and note which ones are active.
  3. Watch how candidate setups appear and mature over time.
  4. Read the setup classification (retest, break, sweep).
  5. See how each candidate is passed downstream to HTF Confirmation.

Helpful Tips

  • Scanner candidates are not trades — they are opportunities.
  • Idle Scanner ≠ broken — it may be waiting for structure.
  • The scanner heartbeat should tick every few seconds.

Common Mistakes

  • Trading directly from the Scanner without HTF confirmation.
  • Assuming missing signals mean the scanner is broken.
  • Adding too many instruments and getting distracted.

Best Practices

  • Focus on 3–6 instruments during your first month.
  • Watch the scanner during high-liquidity sessions (London, New York).
  • Compare scanner output with your own chart read to build intuition.

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