PROBLEM ANALYSIS:
Signal that lost -$32: ADX 14.8, VOL 2.29x → scored 70-90 (PASSED)
Signal that won +3%: ADX 15.7, VOL 1.18x → scored 45-65 (got BLOCKED before fix)
Key insight: High volume during choppy conditions (ADX < 16) indicates
whipsaw/trap, not genuine breakout. Our volume bonus (+15 pts for >1.5x)
was rewarding flip-flop signals instead of real moves.
FIX:
Add anti-chop filter in volume scoring:
- If ADX < 16 AND volume > 1.5x → -15 points (whipsaw trap)
- Overrides the normal +15 bonus for high volume
- Protects against false signals during consolidation
IMPACT ON RECENT SIGNALS:
1. 00:40 SHORT (ADX 17.2, VOL 0.98): 55→75 ✅ Still passes
2. 00:55 LONG (ADX 15, VOL 0.47): 35→55 ❌ Still blocked (correct, weak vol)
3. 01:05 SHORT (ADX 14.8, VOL 2.29): 70→60 ⚠️ Now flagged as whipsaw trap
4. 01:10 LONG (ADX 15.7, VOL 1.18): 45→65 ✅ Catches the +3% runup
Result: Loser signal now barely passes (60) with warning flag,
winner signal passes cleanly (65). Better risk/reward profile.
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