diff --git a/lib/trading/signal-quality.ts b/lib/trading/signal-quality.ts
index c32cc02..f790beb 100644
--- a/lib/trading/signal-quality.ts
+++ b/lib/trading/signal-quality.ts
@@ -85,24 +85,41 @@ export function scoreSignalQuality(params: {
   if (params.adx > 0) {
     if (is5min) {
       // 5min: ADX 15+ is actually trending, 20+ is strong
+      // High volume can compensate for lower ADX in breakouts/breakdowns
+      const hasStrongVolume = params.volumeRatio > 1.2
+      
       if (params.adx > 22) {
         score += 15
         reasons.push(`Strong 5min trend (ADX ${params.adx.toFixed(1)})`)
       } else if (params.adx < 12) {
-        score -= 15
-        reasons.push(`Weak 5min trend (ADX ${params.adx.toFixed(1)})`)
+        // Reduce penalty if strong volume present (breakdown/breakout in progress)
+        if (hasStrongVolume) {
+          score -= 5
+          reasons.push(`Lower 5min ADX (${params.adx.toFixed(1)}) but strong volume compensates`)
+        } else {
+          score -= 15
+          reasons.push(`Weak 5min trend (ADX ${params.adx.toFixed(1)})`)
+        }
       } else {
         score += 5
         reasons.push(`Moderate 5min trend (ADX ${params.adx.toFixed(1)})`)
       }
     } else {
       // Higher timeframes: stricter ADX requirements
+      const hasStrongVolume = params.volumeRatio > 1.2
+      
       if (params.adx > 25) {
         score += 15
         reasons.push(`Strong trend (ADX ${params.adx.toFixed(1)})`)
       } else if (params.adx < 18) {
-        score -= 15
-        reasons.push(`Weak trend (ADX ${params.adx.toFixed(1)})`)
+        // Reduce penalty if strong volume present
+        if (hasStrongVolume) {
+          score -= 5
+          reasons.push(`Lower ADX (${params.adx.toFixed(1)}) but strong volume compensates`)
+        } else {
+          score -= 15
+          reasons.push(`Weak trend (ADX ${params.adx.toFixed(1)})`)
+        }
       } else {
         score += 5
         reasons.push(`Moderate trend (ADX ${params.adx.toFixed(1)})`)
@@ -145,7 +162,7 @@ export function scoreSignalQuality(params: {
     }
   }
 
-  // Price position check (avoid chasing vs breakout detection)
+  // Price position check (avoid chasing vs breakout/breakdown detection)
   if (params.pricePosition > 0) {
     if (params.direction === 'long' && params.pricePosition > 95) {
       // High volume breakout at range top can be good
@@ -158,12 +175,22 @@ export function scoreSignalQuality(params: {
       }
     } else if (params.direction === 'short' && params.pricePosition < 5) {
       // High volume breakdown at range bottom can be good
-      if (params.volumeRatio > 1.4) {
+      // Also allow if RSI is bearish (< 40) - breakdowns continue lower
+      if (params.volumeRatio > 1.2 || (params.rsi > 0 && params.rsi < 40)) {
         score += 5
-        reasons.push(`Volume breakdown at range bottom (${params.pricePosition.toFixed(0)}%, vol ${params.volumeRatio.toFixed(2)}x)`)
+        reasons.push(`Valid breakdown at range bottom (${params.pricePosition.toFixed(0)}%, vol ${params.volumeRatio.toFixed(2)}x, RSI ${params.rsi.toFixed(1)})`)
       } else {
-        score -= 15
-        reasons.push(`Price near bottom of range (${params.pricePosition.toFixed(0)}%) - risky short`)
+        score -= 10
+        reasons.push(`Price near bottom of range (${params.pricePosition.toFixed(0)}%) - reduced penalty for short`)
+      }
+    } else if (params.direction === 'long' && params.pricePosition < 5) {
+      // Longs at bottom with good volume = potential reversal
+      if (params.volumeRatio > 1.2 || (params.rsi > 0 && params.rsi > 60)) {
+        score += 5
+        reasons.push(`Potential reversal at bottom (${params.pricePosition.toFixed(0)}%, vol ${params.volumeRatio.toFixed(2)}x, RSI ${params.rsi.toFixed(1)})`)
+      } else {
+        score -= 10
+        reasons.push(`Price near bottom (${params.pricePosition.toFixed(0)}%) - reduced penalty for reversal long`)
       }
     } else {
       score += 5