diff --git a/lib/trading/signal-quality.ts b/lib/trading/signal-quality.ts
index 86cc192..2a53544 100644
--- a/lib/trading/signal-quality.ts
+++ b/lib/trading/signal-quality.ts
@@ -118,8 +118,16 @@ export function scoreSignalQuality(params: {
   }
 
   // Volume check (want > 1.0 = above average)
+  // ANTI-CHOP FILTER: High volume + low ADX = whipsaw trap
   if (params.volumeRatio > 0) {
-    if (params.volumeRatio > 1.5) {
+    const isChoppy = params.adx > 0 && params.adx < 16
+    const hasHighVolume = params.volumeRatio > 1.5
+    
+    if (isChoppy && hasHighVolume) {
+      // High volume during choppy conditions (ADX < 16) is often a trap
+      score -= 15
+      reasons.push(`⚠️ Whipsaw trap: High volume (${params.volumeRatio.toFixed(2)}x) + choppy market (ADX ${params.adx.toFixed(1)})`)
+    } else if (params.volumeRatio > 1.5) {
       score += 15
       reasons.push(`Very strong volume (${params.volumeRatio.toFixed(2)}x avg)`)
     } else if (params.volumeRatio > 1.2) {