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Indicator Guide

All indicators are computed from the live odds series shown in the chart and automatically recomputed when you change the timeframe or interval.

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How calculations work
We use the same bucketed odds data displayed on the market chart to compute each indicator.
Indicator values are recomputed per market and per timeframe, so your selections directly affect the plotted results. Missing data points yield empty values until enough history is available.
Moving Average (MA 10 / 50 / 100)
Smooths short-term noise to highlight the underlying trend in odds movement.
Trend direction
Formula
MAn(t)=1n∑i=0n−1pt−iMA_n(t) = \frac{1}{n} \sum_{i=0}^{n-1} p_{t-i}
How to interpret
Short windows (10) react quickly to new information; longer windows (50, 100) reveal macro direction.
Crossovers between short and long windows can signal regime shifts in market sentiment.
Best used to anchor a baseline trend before applying faster, more reactive indicators.
Momentum (10)
Measures the strength of recent moves by comparing the current odds to a past value.
Price acceleration
Formula
Momentumn(t)=(pt−pt−n)×100\text{Momentum}_n(t) = (p_t - p_{t-n}) \times 100
How to interpret
Positive values indicate rising odds; negative values indicate weakening odds.
Larger magnitude implies faster movement over the lookback window.
Momentum highlights speed and conviction behind recent odds changes.
RSI 14
Flags stretched moves by comparing the magnitude of recent gains versus losses.
Overextension risk
Formula
RSI=100−1001+RS,RS=avg gainavg lossRSI = 100 - \frac{100}{1 + RS}, \quad RS = \frac{\text{avg gain}}{\text{avg loss}}
How to interpret
Readings above ~70 suggest overbought conditions; below ~30 suggest oversold conditions.
Mid-range values (40–60) generally imply balanced momentum.
RSI helps identify when odds may be running hot or cooling quickly.
Liquidity Scores (Short / Mid / Long + Final)
Summarizes volume and liquidity over multiple horizons, then combines them into a final liquidity score.
Liquidity strength
Formula
L=log⁡(1+liquidity)Vshort=12(log⁡(1+vol24h)+log⁡(1+vol7d))Vmid=log⁡(1+vol1m)Vlong=12(log⁡(1+vol1y)+log⁡(1+volall))Scoreh=min⁡(100,round(6(0.6Vh+0.4L)))Final=0.5 Scorelong+0.3 Scoremid+0.2 Scoreshort\begin{aligned} L &= \log(1 + \text{liquidity}) \\ V_{\text{short}} &= \tfrac{1}{2}(\log(1 + \text{vol}_{24h}) + \log(1 + \text{vol}_{7d})) \\ V_{\text{mid}} &= \log(1 + \text{vol}_{1m}) \\ V_{\text{long}} &= \tfrac{1}{2}(\log(1 + \text{vol}_{1y}) + \log(1 + \text{vol}_{all})) \\ \text{Score}_h &= \min(100, \mathrm{round}(6(0.6 V_h + 0.4 L))) \\ \text{Final} &= 0.5\,\text{Score}_{\text{long}} + 0.3\,\text{Score}_{\text{mid}} + 0.2\,\text{Score}_{\text{short}} \end{aligned}
How to interpret
Higher scores indicate deeper liquidity and more dependable price discovery.
Final score emphasizes long-horizon liquidity while still reflecting recent activity.
Liquidity scores update per market as new volume and depth arrive.
Market Sentiment (Risk-On vs Uncertainty)
Combines the direction and magnitude of key asset moves to summarize whether markets are leaning risk-on or risk-off.
Risk appetite
Formula
Δi=percent change over the selected timeframeSentiment=17(ΔSPX+ΔBTC−ΔVIX−ΔGold−ΔSilver−ΔBrent−ΔUS10Y)\begin{aligned} \Delta_i &= \text{percent change over the selected timeframe} \\ \text{Sentiment} &= \frac{1}{7}\Big(\Delta_{\text{SPX}} + \Delta_{\text{BTC}} - \Delta_{\text{VIX}} - \Delta_{\text{Gold}} - \Delta_{\text{Silver}} - \Delta_{\text{Brent}} - \Delta_{\text{US10Y}}\Big) \end{aligned}
How to interpret
Positive values suggest risk-on optimism (SPX/BTC up while defensive assets are quiet).
Negative values suggest uneasiness (VIX, gold, silver, brent, or yields rising).
Each asset contributes equally and uses the same timeframe selected in the KPI toggle.