Research Standards

Primary Sources First

All market data is sourced directly from on-chain networks, regulated exchanges, and central bank publications. No second-hand aggregators without cross-verification.

• Direct API connection required
• Minimum 3 independent sources for price data
• On-chain data verified against node outputs

Data Freshness

Real-time data for active signals; aggregated data for structural analysis. Each data stream has a defined refresh cadence.

• Price data: sub-1-minute refresh
• On-chain: 10-minute block lag maximum
• Macro data: sourced within 24h of publication

Cross-Verification Protocol

Every data point used in signal generation is cross-verified against at least two independent sources before publication.

• Automated variance alerts at >2% divergence
• Manual review triggered at >5%
• Publication held until resolution

Multi-Factor Confirmation

No signal is published based on a single indicator. A minimum of 3 independent data dimensions must converge before a signal is considered.

Regime Context Mandatory

Every signal is evaluated within the current macro regime. A signal valid in Risk-ON conditions may be invalid in Risk-OFF.

Conviction Scoring

Signals are scored 1–10 on a conviction scale based on the number of confirming factors, timeframe alignment, and historical precedent.

Timeframe Hierarchy

Signals respect a clear timeframe hierarchy: macro (monthly/quarterly) takes precedence over tactical (daily/weekly). Conflicts are explicitly noted.

Completeness Requirement

Every published signal must include: entry zone, target range, stop-loss level, conviction score, timeframe, and full thesis. Incomplete signals are not published.

• Entry zone defined
• Target range & stop-loss set
• Full written thesis attached

No Hindsight Editing

Published signals and analyses are never retroactively modified. Corrections are published as separate updates with explicit acknowledgment of the original.

• Original content immutable post-publish
• Corrections tagged and timestamped

Disclaimer Standards

All signals carry standardized disclaimer language. The disclaimer is considered part of the signal — not an afterthought.

• Standardized legal language applied
• No publication without disclaimer attached

Objective Outcome Recording

Signal outcomes are recorded mechanically: target hit = WIN, stop hit = LOSS, manually closed = MANAGED. No subjective reclassification.

• WIN — target reached
• LOSS — stop-loss triggered
• MANAGED — manual close, reason noted

Public Performance Archive

All signal outcomes are available in the public performance archive. Nothing is removed or hidden.

• Full historical record publicly accessible
• Win rate calculated from all recorded signals
• No removal, no retroactive exclusion