# Signal filter

The filter is needed to reduce all the noise and remove some of the signals that go against the current trend, helping you focus on stronger scenarios:

❌**Without a filter** - the chart shows many signals, half of them against the trend; trading against the move increases noise and the number of false entries!

✅**With the filter -** weak signals are hidden, the chart becomes cleaner, and the signals are more logical and convenient to work with; you enter only with the stronger side in the direction of the market!

## How to enable the filter

1. Open the settings by clicking ⚙️ next to the indicator name
2. Select the desired filter in item 3️⃣ (start with the price channel)

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## Which filter to choose

The task of the filter is simple: to understand the current direction of the market and hide the signals that go against it.

In Midas, you can use several filtering options for this: price channel, EMA, money flow, and trend ribbon.

If you are just getting acquainted with this feature, there is no need to complicate things right away - it is best to start with one of two options:

**Price channel**🟰\
A good, clear starting point for most users - it provides visible filtering and helps you quickly feel the difference between “chaos without a filter” and cleaner trend-based trading.

**EMA 200**🔵\
A stricter option - suitable for those who want to filter out more signals against the main move and look only at more conservative scenarios.

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Price channel" %}
**BUY** are shown only when the price channel is green and pointing upward, and **SELL** - only when the price channel is red and pointing downward.

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{% endtab %}

{% tab title="EMA" %}
**BUY** are shown only when the price is **above** the selected EMA, and **SELL** - only when the price is **below** the selected EMA:

* **EMA 20 / EMA 50** - if you need a faster filter
* **EMA 100 / EMA 200** - if you need a stricter filter

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{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Money flow" %}
**BUY** are shown only when the money flow is rising, and **SELL** - only when the money flow is falling.

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{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Trend ribbon" %}
**BUY** are shown only when the ribbon is green, and **SELL** - only when the ribbon is red.

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{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

{% hint style="info" %}
To start with, we recommend using either the price channel or EMA 200 (the most effective filters)
{% endhint %}

## What changes after enabling the filter

After applying the filter, you will notice several changes almost immediately.

✅**There are fewer signals**\
And that is good. Because some of the extra noise disappears.

✅**Some entries against the move disappear**\
Which means it becomes easier for you to focus on clearer scenarios.

✅**The chart becomes cleaner**\
When there is less clutter on the screen, it is easier to make decisions.

✅**Working with the indicator becomes more comfortable**\
Especially if you are just getting used to the system and do not want to drown in a large number of signals.

## Frequently asked questions and recommendations

<details>

<summary><strong>Which filter is best to choose at the start?</strong></summary>

If you are just starting to understand filters, the best way is to begin with the price channel or EMA 200. These are the clearest options, and it is easiest to see the difference between chaotic signals without a filter and cleaner trend-based trading.

</details>

<details>

<summary><strong>What is the difference between the price channel and EMA 200?</strong></summary>

The price channel usually provides softer and more flexible filtering, so more signals remain on the chart. EMA 200 works more strictly: it filters out more signals against the main move and is better suited for those who want to see only more conservative scenarios.

</details>

<details>

<summary><strong>Should you enable several filters right away?</strong></summary>

No, you should not do that. If you turn everything on at once, it will be harder to understand exactly how each filter affects the signals, and the setup may seem too confusing. It is much better to choose one option, test it calmly, and only then make the system more complex if you want.

</details>

<details>

<summary><strong>How do I know whether the chosen filter suits me?</strong></summary>

The best way is not to guess, but to test it in practice. Scroll back on the chart for your asset and timeframe, enable the filter, and compare how the signal behavior changes. If the chart becomes cleaner and the signals clearer, then the filter suits you.

</details>

<details>

<summary><strong>What exactly should I look at when testing a filter?</strong></summary>

Look not only at the number of signals, but also at their quality. It is important to understand whether there are fewer obviously weak entries, whether the chart is easier to read, and whether the signals fit the overall market movement better. A good filter does not just reduce the number of signals; it makes them more logical to trade.

</details>

<details>

<summary><strong>What mistakes do beginners most often make?</strong></summary>

The most common mistakes are choosing a complex filter right away without understanding its logic, not checking the settings on historical data, and treating any signal as a ready-made entry command. A filter helps improve selection, but it does not replace understanding the chart and market context.

</details>

<details>

<summary><strong>Why do you need a filter at all if there are already signals?</strong></summary>

Because without a filter, some signals may go against the main move and create extra noise. The filter makes Midas a more manageable tool: it helps remove unnecessary clutter, simplify chart reading, and make trading more systematic. That is why for many users the filter becomes not a secondary setting, but one of the most useful features in the subscription.

</details>


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