Getting Started Prerequisites¶

Before starting with Signal Pilot indicators, verify you have all necessary components. This checklist supports a smooth setup and successful experience.

✅ Requirements Checklist Beginner Friendly¶

💻 1. TradingView Account (Required)¶

Account Requirement

Minimum: any TradingView account, the Free tier included

Why a paid plan is still worth having: - The Free tier holds three indicators per chart and one active alert - The Trinity is three indicators, so a free account fits it exactly and nothing beyond it - Paid tiers raise both limits and give faster data

The plans: - Essential ($14.95/month) - 5 indicators per chart, 20 alerts - Plus ($29.95/month) - 10 indicators per chart, 100 alerts - Premium ($59.95/month) - 25 indicators per chart, 400 alerts, SMS and webhooks

What you get with paid plans: - More indicators on one chart - More simultaneous alerts - Faster data feeds - Multiple charts per tab - Priority customer support

Common next step: Upgrade your TradingView account

🔑 2. Signal Pilot Subscription (Required)¶

Required

Purchase & Access:

Purchase the Signal Pilot Suite
Visit signalpilot.io/#pricing
Choose your plan
Complete payment
Check for confirmation email
Check inbox and spam folder
Contains access instructions
Provide your TradingView username
Reply to email or use provided form
Important: Provide your EXACT TradingView username
Find it at: TradingView → Profile → Settings
Wait for access grant
Usually within 24 hours
You'll receive a confirmation email
Indicators will appear in your TradingView account

Common next step: Complete purchase and access request

📚 3. Basic Trading Knowledge (Recommended)¶

Highly Recommended

Key concepts to understand:

Essential concepts: - Support and resistance levels - Candlestick patterns basics - Trend identification (uptrend, downtrend, range) - What a level is, and why price stalling at one is not the same as price turning at one - Why a bar that has not closed can still change its mind

Good to know: - Multiple timeframe analysis - Volume analysis basics - Common chart patterns - How to express a distance in ATR rather than in currency

If completely new: - Take a basic charting course first - Spend a month reading charts without acting on them - Learn candlestick basics - Learn to write down what a chart showed before deciding what it means

Resources for beginners: - TradingView Education - Investopedia Trading Basics - Signal Pilot Education Portal

Common next step: Assess your knowledge and fill any gaps

🏦 4. Trading Platform/Broker (If Trading Live)¶

For Live Trading

For paper trading: Just TradingView is sufficient

For live trading: A broker is needed

Compatible brokers: - Any broker that supports the desired markets - Crypto: Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, etc. - Forex: OANDA, FXCM, Interactive Brokers - Stocks: TD Ameritrade, Interactive Brokers, Fidelity - Some brokers integrate with TradingView

TradingView broker integration: - Some brokers allow trading directly from TradingView - See the TradingView Brokers page for options

Common next step: Set up your broker account (if trading live)

💰 5. Trading Capital (If Trading Live)¶

For Live Trading

What the indicators need: nothing beyond a TradingView plan that allows the number of indicators you want on one chart, and the alerts you want to run. Everything on the charting side works the same whether an account is behind it or not.

What we will not tell you: how much money to bring, or what proportion of it to put behind anything. Brokers set their own minimums and they vary by country and by instrument. What is sensible for you depends on your circumstances, your obligations and your tolerance for a bad month, none of which this documentation knows anything about.

If you want an answer to that question, it belongs with a qualified professional in your own jurisdiction, not with an indicator vendor.

Common next step: Verify you have appropriate capital (or start with paper trading)

⏰ 6. Time Commitment¶

Plan Your Schedule

How much time is needed?

Initial learning phase (first 2-4 weeks): - 1-2 hours daily to learn indicators - Study signal types - Practice signal identification - Perform paper trades

Ongoing trading time:

Day trading: - 4-6 hours during market hours - Pre-market prep: 30 minutes - Post-market review: 30 minutes - Total: 5-7 hours/day

Swing trading: - Check charts 2-3 times daily (30 min each) - Weekend analysis: 1-2 hours - Total: 3-5 hours/week

Position trading: - Daily check: 15-30 minutes - Weekly analysis: 1-2 hours - Total: 2-3 hours/week

Common next step: Choose a style that matches your available time

7. Technical Equipment¶

Minimum setup: - Computer or laptop - Reliable internet connection - Modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge)

Recommended setup: - Computer with 8GB+ RAM - Dual monitors (one for charts, one for watchlist) - High-speed internet (cable/fiber) - Mobile device for alerts

Browser requirements: - Modern browser (updated within last year) - Enable JavaScript - Enable cookies - Allow pop-ups for TradingView

Mobile trading: - TradingView mobile app (iOS/Android) - Good for monitoring, alerts - Not ideal for full analysis - Better for swing/position trading

Common next step: Verify your setup meets requirements

8. Market Selection¶

Choose your markets:

Signal Pilot works on ALL markets: - Cryptocurrency (24/7 trading) - Forex (24/5 trading) - Stock indices (market hours) - Individual stocks (market hours) - Commodities (varied hours)

Examples by experience level:

Beginners: - Bitcoin or major crypto (24/7, volatile, liquid) - Major forex pairs (EUR/USD, GBP/USD) - Major stock indices (SPY, QQQ)

Intermediate: - Multiple crypto pairs - Multiple forex pairs - Large-cap stocks

Advanced: - Any liquid market - Multiple markets simultaneously

Common next step: Choose 1-3 markets to focus on initially

📋 Pre-Setup Checklist¶

Complete these items before starting:

All checked? → Proceed to the Onboarding Checklist

Missing items? → Complete prerequisites first

🎓 Learning Resources¶

Before Trading Begins¶

Free resources: - TradingView Education Center - Investopedia Trading Basics - Babypips Forex Education (good for beginners, applies beyond forex)

Signal Pilot resources: - Quick Start Guide - 5-minute tutorial - FAQ - Common questions - Glossary - Term definitions - Education Portal - the written curriculum

🚫 What You DON'T Need¶

Common misconceptions:

❌ Not needed: Programming knowledge ✅ Reality: Indicators are ready to use, no coding required

❌ Not needed: Trading bots or automation (initially) ✅ Reality: Start with manual trading, add automation later if desired

❌ Not needed: Expensive courses or "gurus" ✅ Reality: Signal Pilot docs and practice are sufficient

❌ Not needed: All 7 indicators from day one ✅ Reality: Start with Pentarch, add others as you progress

❌ Not needed: Any capital at all, to learn to read the tools ✅ Reality: Every indicator draws the same thing on a chart whether or not an account is connected

❌ Not needed: Quitting your job ✅ Reality: Start part-time, swing trading works with a 9-5 job

Prerequisites Checklist

Before proceeding, verify you have:

✅ A TradingView account. Free holds three indicators per chart, which is exactly The Trinity; Essential or higher if you want room beyond that
✅ Signal Pilot indicator access confirmed
✅ Basic chart reading knowledge (support/resistance, candlesticks)
✅ Clear expectations about learning timeline (weeks, not days)

If all checked: Proceed to Quick Start Guide or 7-Day Onboarding
If missing any: Review the requirements above before starting to avoid frustration.

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Educational only. Trading involves substantial risk of loss. Not financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.