HOW TO READ
A SIGNAL CARD

The Anatomy of a V23 Signal Card

A V23 signal card contains seven components. Understanding each one removes all ambiguity about how to interpret and manage the trade information presented. This guide walks through each component of a real ZHC Bonus Trade signal card in detail.

Component 1: The Score

Score: 9/12 A+

The score represents how many of 12 possible conviction points this setup accumulated across six scoring categories. A score of 9/12 means the setup cleared the A+ threshold (8+) with one category scoring partial (◑) or one scoring 1/2 instead of 2/2.

The score is the primary quality indicator. A 12/12 is a rare, near-perfect alignment of all six categories. A 8/12 is the minimum broadcast threshold. Most ZHC signals score between 8 and 10. Read the full 12-point scoring guide →

Component 2: The Asset

ETH / USD — PERP

The asset specifies the exact instrument: Ethereum priced in USD, on a perpetual contract. V23 covers BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, DOGE, ADA, AVAX, and LINK depending on the signal type and tier. The "PERP" designator confirms this is a perpetual futures contract — not spot ETH. The signal applies to any exchange offering an ETH/USD or ETH/USDT perpetual.

Component 3: Direction

LONG POSITION

The directional thesis: the AI model detected a setup that qualifies as a long (bullish) entry. LONG POSITION means the setup favors price rising from the entry zone. SHORT POSITION means the setup favors price falling from the entry zone. The terminology "LONG POSITION" and "SHORT POSITION" — not "buy" or "sell" — is intentional. It describes a position, not an instruction.

Component 4: Regime

BULL_TRENDING

The market regime at the time of signal generation. BULL_TRENDING means the Regime Governor read BTC's EMA alignment, RSI positioning, and ATR behavior as trending bullish. This context matters: a LONG POSITION in a BULL_TRENDING regime has regime support. A SHORT POSITION in a BULL_TRENDING regime is a counter-trend trade — higher risk, typically only fired on very high-score setups.

Component 5: Entry Zone

$3,180 – $3,210

The entry zone is a range — not a single price. This is intentional. Markets don't always offer exact fills at round numbers. The zone represents the area where the setup is considered valid based on the structural analysis at signal time. For a LONG POSITION, a lower fill within the zone is better (more room to TP1). For a SHORT POSITION, a higher fill within the zone is better.

If price has already moved through the entry zone before you see the signal, the signal is no longer valid. Do not chase entries above (long) or below (short) the entry zone.

Component 6: Invalidation

$3,098

The invalidation level is where the trade thesis is proven wrong. For this LONG POSITION, if ETH closes a 4H candle below $3,098, the structural reason for being long is invalidated. This is not an arbitrary "stop loss" distance — it is a structural level calculated by the AI model based on support/resistance and the entry zone's structural significance.

The invalidation defines the maximum adverse excursion the trade can tolerate while remaining valid. Position sizing should be based on this level: risk what you're willing to lose if price reaches invalidation from your fill within the entry zone.

Component 7: Take Profit Targets

TP1: $3,290 TP2: $3,380 TP3: $3,510

The three take profit targets are calculated using ATR multiples from the entry zone midpoint. TP1 is the conservative target (approximately 1× ATR extension). TP2 is the primary target. TP3 is the runner — only reached in high-momentum moves with sustained regime support.

The standard V23 discipline: always take TP1. TP1 secures initial profit and removes emotional pressure from the trade. After TP1, move the position to breakeven on the remainder, then let TP2 and TP3 work without risk.