# Entry Signal Builder - Create Trading Entry Signals

**Last Updated**: 2026-03-17
**Version**: 1.0.0

## How It Works

### Open the Entry Signal Builder

Navigate to the Entry Signal Builder page from the strategy construction menu. This module lets you define precise entry conditions using technical indicators, combining them into a composite signal that determines when your strategy opens new positions.

### Select a Market Regime

Choose a market regime from the card-style selector: Trending (momentum-following entries), Ranging (mean-reversion entries), Volatile (breakout entries), or Bespoke (fully custom). The selected regime pre-populates recommended indicator combinations and parameter ranges suited to that market condition.

### Add Entry Indicator Cards

Click 'Add Entry Indicator' to create indicator cards. Each card represents one technical condition (e.g., RSI crossing below 30, MACD histogram turning positive, Bollinger Band squeeze breakout). You can add up to 5 indicator cards that work together as AND conditions for signal generation.

### Configure Indicator Parameters

For each indicator card, set the specific parameters: indicator type, period length, threshold values, crossover direction, and comparison operators. Each parameter directly affects signal sensitivity. For example, a shorter RSI period (7 vs 14) produces more frequent but noisier signals.

### Define Bespoke Configuration (Optional)

If you selected Bespoke mode, provide a custom name and detailed description for your regime. This mode removes all preset constraints, letting you combine any indicators regardless of traditional market regime assumptions. Use this for unconventional or multi-factor strategies.

### Preview Signal Logic

Review the composite signal logic summary displayed below your indicator cards. The preview shows how all conditions combine (AND logic between cards), the expected signal frequency based on your parameters, and any potential conflicts between indicator settings that could prevent signals from firing.

### Generate the Entry Signal

Click 'Start Generate' to compile your indicator configuration into executable entry signal code. The system sends your setup to the backend, which generates optimized signal detection logic. The output integrates with the LLM Market Detector for regime-aware entries and feeds into the Exit Strategy Builder.

### Validate with Backtest

After generation, run a backtest to validate your entry signal against historical data. Check the signal hit rate, average entry timing relative to price moves, and whether the signal frequency matches your trading style. Iterate on indicator parameters based on backtest results.

> The Entry Signal Builder creates composite entry conditions from technical indicators. All indicators use AND logic — every condition must be satisfied simultaneously for a signal to fire. Signal quality depends on appropriate indicator selection for the target market regime.

## Tips & Best Practices

## Frequently Asked Questions

## Important Notes

> Entry signals based on technical indicators reflect historical patterns and do not predict future price movements. Signal performance varies across market conditions, instruments, and timeframes. Always validate signals through comprehensive backtesting and use proper position sizing and risk management.

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Source: https://stratcraft.ai/help/entry-signal-builder/