How to Read the Live Market Feed Dashboard
This guide explains every section of the NDX Elite Live Market Feed dashboard — including the new v4.0 Volume Profile, Weekly Levels, Gate System, and Trade Log — so you always know exactly what you are looking at and how to use it during a live session.
The Five Column Layout
The v4.0 dashboard is organized into five columns side by side. Each column has a specific purpose. From left to right: Signal Engine, Market Intelligence, Probability and Trade Setup, Market Context, and the Live Alert Feed. You read the dashboard left to right — signals first, then level data, then probabilities, then context, then alerts.
Prediction direction, conviction pips, confluence score, signal breakdown, and the Market Bias Index gauge.
Nearest level and proximity bar, Volume Profile (VPOC/VAH/VAL), Weekly Levels, and the full Level Statistics table.
Probability bars, the System Watch box, the Gate Status panel, and the Trade Suggestion with entry, stop, and targets.
Twelve context cells covering time window, session, trend bias, momentum, structure, VP context, level stats, and more.
Real-time alerts as conditions change, AI commentary, and the discipline warning popup.
The top bar shows live NQ price, the change from session open, connection status (LIVE / WAITING), and the current time in CT. The most important element in the header is the Time Window badge — it glows gold when you are inside a high-probability trading window (Cash Open, 10AM Window, Bond Close, or Close Push) and goes grey when you are off-window. If you see the gold badge, pay closer attention to everything else on the dashboard.
Signal Engine
Prediction Engine
The Prediction Engine is the most important element on the dashboard. It shows the system's current directional call based on how many of the 11 independent signals are aligned together.
The system sees bullish signal alignment. Price is approaching a support level with enough signals confirming a likely bounce. Look for buying opportunities.
The system sees bearish signal alignment. Price is approaching a resistance level with enough signals confirming a likely rejection. Look for selling opportunities.
Signals are mixed or price is between levels. No clear edge in either direction. This is a stand-aside signal — wait for the setup to develop.
Below the prediction word you see a row of 11 small squares — one for each independent signal. Each pip that lights up means one more signal has joined the alignment. Green pips = LONG signals firing. Red pips = SHORT signals firing. Grey pips = signal not active.
1–4 pips lit: Early or weak signal. Wait — do not act yet.
5–7 pips lit: Developing setup. Watch closely for the setup to strengthen.
8–10 pips lit: Strong alignment. This is when the system is firing well.
11 pips lit: Maximum conviction — institutional-grade signal alignment. Rare and significant.
The conviction number in the top right of this card (e.g. 8/11) tells you exactly how many signals are currently aligned out of the 11 possible.
Confluence Score
The Confluence Score is a single number from -5 to +5 that summarizes the overall signal strength in one reading. Think of it as the system's confidence meter — the further from zero, the stronger the directional edge.
Maximum bullish alignment. High confidence long bias.
Bullish lean — wait for more confirmation.
No clear edge. Stand aside.
Bearish lean — wait for confirmation.
Maximum bearish alignment. High confidence short bias.
Below the score you see four rows that show the components making up the Confluence Score. Each reads a different aspect of current conditions.
Whether current bar volume is confirming the level reaction. SURGING at a level = institutional participation. FADING = lack of conviction.
The MFI (Money Flow Index) reading. OVERSOLD at support = bullish fuel. OVERBOUGHT at resistance = bearish fuel. Balanced = no edge.
Bar Delta analysis — estimates buying vs selling pressure by examining where each bar closes within its range. Bullish Div or Bearish Div = divergence signals (strongest). Buying / Selling = trend confirmation.
The Five-MA composite that measures price position relative to five moving averages across different timeframes. Bull Strong / Bear Strong = stacked alignment. Confirming / Diverging = partial alignment.
Market Bias Index (MBI)
The gauge at the bottom of Column 1 is the Market Bias Index — a 0–100 composite score that combines the prediction, conviction, probability, and market context into a single directional read. Think of it as the overall "temperature" of the setup.
The MBI also announces zone crossings through the voice system and adds them to the alert feed. When the MBI crosses above 65 or below 35, that crossing is significant — the overall market bias has shifted meaningfully.
Market Intelligence
Column 2 is the most data-rich column on the dashboard. It shows you where key levels are, where the most volume traded, and what history says about those levels — all in one place.
Nearest Level + Proximity
The large level name at the top of Column 2 (e.g. R2.7) is the level price is currently closest to. The badge next to it tells you whether that level is currently acting as RESISTANCE (price below the level) or SUPPORT (price above the level).
Below it is the Proximity bar — a 0 to 100 reading of how close price is to that level. This is one of the most important numbers on the entire dashboard.
Price is mid-zone. Lower probability — wait.
Getting close. Begin watching for signal alignment.
Setup is developing. Focus on gate status.
Highest probability reaction zone. Alert and ready.
Volume Profile — VPOC / VAH / VAL
The Volume Profile card shows three prices derived from the prior session's actual trading volume — where the most volume occurred and the boundaries of the value area.
The single price where the most volume traded in the prior session. This is the strongest magnetic price on the chart — market participants have shown the most interest at this exact level. When price approaches VPOC, expect either a reaction or a high-volume continuation move through it.
The upper boundary of the 70% value area — the price above which only 30% of yesterday's volume traded. When price is above VAH, it is considered to be trading outside of fair value to the upside. Expect either acceptance (price stays above) or rejection back into the value area.
The lower boundary of the 70% value area. When price is below VAL it is outside fair value to the downside. Expect either acceptance below or a recovery back into value. VAL is often a strong support zone on pullbacks when the overall bias is bullish.
The badge next to the Volume Profile card header tells you at a glance where price is relative to the value area. There are four states:
Price is right at the highest-volume price. Expect a decision point — either strong continuation or sharp rejection.
Price is inside the value area. Normal range behavior. Levels here are mid-probability.
Price is trading above the value area — outside fair value to the upside. Elevated breakout or rejection risk.
Price is below the value area — outside fair value to the downside. Elevated breakdown or recovery risk.
Weekly Levels — W-PC / W-R1 / W-S1
The Weekly Levels card shows three prices calculated from the prior week's trading range. These are the levels that institutional desks, fund managers, and algorithmic systems reference on a weekly basis. They carry significantly more weight than daily levels.
The anchor. The price where last week's trading ended. Major institutions reference this as the weekly fair value center.
The first major resistance level calculated from last week's true range. Historically very strong rejection zones.
The first major support level from last week's range. Often holds on first test when the weekly bias is bullish.
Level Statistics Table
The Level Statistics table is one of the most powerful features of the v4.0 dashboard. It shows the historical performance of every key level — R1 through R4 and S1 through S4 — based on the prior 55+ trading sessions. This tells you not just where a level is, but how strong it historically is.
The percentage of sessions where price actually reached that level. A 90% touch rate on R1 means price got near R1 in 9 out of 10 sessions. High touch rate = active level, high probability of being tested again.
For resistance levels: the percentage of sessions where price actually closed above that level. This is the key number for short setups. If only 18% of sessions close above R1, that means R1 holds as resistance 82% of the time. That is an excellent fade level.
For support levels: the percentage of sessions where price closed below that level. If only 9% close below S1, that means S1 holds as support 91% of the time. That is an excellent bounce level.
The bottom of the table shows the average close rate across all R levels and all S levels. This tells you at a glance whether today's entire level grid is historically strong or historically weak.
When price is approaching a level, immediately check that level's Close % in the statistics table. This one number tells you the historical probability of price holding at that level.
Close % under 25% (green): Historically very strong level. The market rarely closes beyond this level — high probability fade setup.
Close % 25%–45% (orange): Moderate strength. The level holds more often than not but is not exceptional. Look for additional confirmation before acting.
Close % over 45% (red): Weak level. Price closes beyond this level nearly half the time — do not rely on it as a high-probability fade zone.
Probability, System Watch, Trade Gates & Suggestion
Probability Bars
The three probability bars show the system's calculated likelihood of price reaching each directional target. These are not guarantees — they are weighted probabilities anchored to the historical close rates of the nearest levels, then adjusted in real time by momentum, order flow, and time window signals.
Probability of price reaching the upside target. When this is 65% or higher the system has a clear bullish edge. Below 55% — no meaningful edge upside.
Probability of price reaching the downside target. When this is 65% or higher the system has a clear bearish edge. Below 55% — no meaningful edge downside.
Probability of a partial move — useful for planning first target exits. Often the most realistic near-term probability even when the full target is uncertain.
Unlike simple technical probability estimates, these numbers are anchored to the actual historical close rates from the Level Statistics table — then dynamically adjusted by real-time signals. If the nearest resistance has only a 22% historical close-above rate, the Target Down probability starts at 78% and is then modified by current momentum, order flow, VP context, and time window. This means the probability you see reflects both history and current conditions simultaneously.
System Watch Box
The Watch Box below the probability bars is the single most useful sentence on the entire dashboard. It updates automatically and tells you in plain language exactly what the system is watching for right now — including the specific level, its historical close rate, and the current time window. Read this first when you open the dashboard or return from a break.
Trade Gates — The Six-Gate Filter System
The Trade Gates panel is the most critical innovation in v4.0. It shows you six independent filters that must ALL be green before the system considers alerting you to a trade. Think of them as a professional checklist that runs automatically on every bar — when all six are green, the system enters high-alert mode.
The historical close rate at the nearest level must be less than 30% in the trade direction. Only levels that historically reject the majority of the time qualify. If the stats show 55% close above a resistance level — that level is weak and this gate stays closed.
The market must be in a RANGING regime, not TRENDING. The system measures current volatility relative to recent average. When the market is trending, levels break through frequently and fades do not work well. This gate closes on trending days.
You must be in one of the four high-probability windows: Cash Open (8:30–9am CT), 10AM Window (9:45–10:15am CT), Bond Close (2–2:45pm CT), or Close Push (3–3:30pm CT). Outside these windows or during Lunch Chop (11:30am–1pm CT) this gate stays closed.
Conviction must be 7 or higher out of 11 in the trade direction. This means at least seven of your eleven independent signals agree. Below 7 means there is too much disagreement between signals — the system does not have enough confidence.
Proximity to the nearest level must be 85 or higher out of 100. Price must be very close to the level — within roughly one sub-level spacing. Below 85 the level has not been reached yet. You are not pre-positioning in anticipation — you wait for price to actually arrive.
The higher timeframe trend must be aligned with the trade direction, or conviction must be 9 or higher to override. For a short trade, the broader trend should already be bearish. Trading against the trend requires exceptional conviction to justify the added risk.
Once all 6 gates go green, the strip below the gate dots shows: ◉ ALL GATES OPEN — WATCHING FOR REJECTION BAR. This is your cue to have your hand on the mouse.
A rejection bar is a specific 15-minute candle that confirms the level is holding. All four of these must be true simultaneously:
The bar's high (for shorts) or low (for longs) must physically touch or exceed the key level.
The bar must close in the bottom 35% of its range (for shorts) or top 35% (for longs) — showing price was rejected.
Volume on that bar must be at least 1.15× the recent average — confirming institutional participation at the level.
Bar delta (order flow) must show selling pressure (for shorts) or buying pressure (for longs) on the rejection bar itself.
When all four conditions are met, the strip turns green and pulses: ▶ REJECTION BAR — LONG / SHORT ENTRY TRIGGERED. This is your signal to execute.
Trade Suggestion Panel
When conditions are strong enough, the Trade Suggestion panel shows you a structured trade framework — not a command to blindly follow, but a professional reference for structuring the trade if you choose to act.
The price of the key level that triggered the setup. This is where the rejection bar formed — your entry zone.
Calculated as 1.5 sub-levels beyond the entry level. For shorts: stop is above the level. For longs: stop is below. If price goes here, the level has failed.
The next major level in the trade direction. This is your first profit target — take partial profits here and move stop to breakeven on the remainder.
The second major level — one full zone spacing away. This is for the runner — the portion of the trade you let run if momentum continues.
These buttons control how strict the system is before showing a Trade Suggestion. Start with STRICT.
Conviction 9+, Proximity 85+, Score ±2+, Prob 65%+
Conviction 7+, Proximity 78+, Score ±2+, Prob 60%+
Conviction 5+, Proximity 70+, Score ±1+, Prob 55%+
Market Context
The Market Context column contains twelve quick-read cells that describe the current trading environment in detail. These help you understand the conditions behind the prediction — not just what the system is saying, but why.
The current high-probability trading window, if active.
CASH OPEN (8:30–9am CT): Opening bell — highest volatility window of the day. Often sets the session direction. 10AM WINDOW (9:45–10:15am CT): The opening move frequently exhausts and reverses here. Historically the best NQ reversal window. BOND CLOSE (2–2:45pm CT): Treasury market closes, often triggering afternoon directional moves. CLOSE PUSH (3–3:30pm CT): Final directional pressure before the cash close. LUNCH CHOP (11:30am–1pm CT): Low probability — system flags this automatically. Avoid new positions. Off-window: No specific catalyst active — trade with lower conviction.
A quality grade for the current time period.
PRIME (A Grade): 9:30–11am CT and 2:30–4pm CT — the two highest-liquidity windows of the US session. Signals are most reliable. Volume is highest. Execute with full size. ACTIVE (B Grade): 8–9:30am CT and 11am–2:30pm CT — moderate liquidity. Signals are valid but less reliable than Prime hours. Consider reduced size. STANDBY (C Grade): Pre-market and post-4pm — low volume, thin markets. Avoid new positions during C-grade sessions.
Whether the current trade direction aligns with the broader trend.
Aligned (green): The prediction direction agrees with the higher timeframe trend — these setups have historically higher follow-through and lower stop rate. With trend is always the preferred direction. Opposing (red): The prediction is going against the trend — these are counter-trend fades that require stronger signal alignment (conviction 9+) and tighter management.
The state of the system's multi-timeframe trend composite.
With Trend (green): Price is positioned on the correct side of the 21 EMA in the trade direction — momentum is aligned. Counter (red): Price is on the wrong side of the trend anchor — going against medium-term momentum. This is an additional filter. With Trend setups are always preferred.
Whether the market is ranging or trending.
Controlled (Ranging — green): Price is moving within a defined range. ATR is at or below the recent average. Level fades work best in this environment — this is the ideal structure for the NDX Elite system. Expanded (Trending — orange): Price is making directional moves with elevated ATR. Level fades are riskier and Gate 2 (REGIME) will be closed in this state.
How many times price has tested the nearest level in recent bars.
1st test (green): First time at this level — fresh level with full historical statistics applying. Highest probability reaction. 2nd test (yellow): Second test — slightly more likely to break on the next attempt. 3rd test or more (orange/red): Level has been tested multiple times and is weakening. The more tests, the more likely a breakout. The system factors test count into the conviction calculation automatically.
How close price is to the nearest key level (0–100).
Mirrors the proximity bar in Column 2. 0–50: Between levels — lower probability zone. 51–74: Approaching — begin watching. 75–89: Close — setup developing, monitor gates. 90–100: At the level — Gate 5 is open. Highest probability reaction zone. Always check this first when considering any trade.
Current volume relative to the recent 10-bar average.
Confirming (green): Current bar volume is below average — price is fading into the level quietly, which is actually bullish for a bounce/rejection setup. Low volume at a level means less aggressive price action. Elevated (orange): Volume is above average — institutional participation is active. Watch whether this is rejection volume or breakout volume based on where the bar closes.
The bar delta reading — estimated buying vs selling pressure.
Bull Div ▲ (bright green): Price is falling but buying pressure (cumulative delta) is rising — bullish divergence. This is one of the strongest buy signals the system generates. Bear Div ▼ (bright red): Price is rising but selling pressure is building — bearish divergence. Very powerful short signal. Buying (light green): Buy pressure trending — confirms long bias. Selling (light red): Sell pressure trending — confirms short bias. Neutral: No clear order flow bias.
Where price is relative to the Volume Profile value area.
AT VPOC (gold): Price is at the highest-volume price — maximum magnet effect. Major decision point. inside VA (green): Normal fair value range — standard signal interpretation. above VA (red): Outside fair value above — elevated breakout or rejection risk. below VA (orange): Outside fair value below — elevated breakdown or recovery risk. This context adjusts the probability readings and conviction scores automatically.
Touch rate and close rate for the nearest resistance level.
Format: Touch rate% / Close above%. The touch rate tells you how often price reached this resistance historically. The close rate tells you how often price actually closed above it. Example: 89% / 22% means price touches R1 89% of sessions but only closes above it 22% of the time — a very strong resistance level worth fading. This mirrors the data in the Level Statistics table but gives you the nearest level at a glance.
Touch rate and close rate for the nearest support level.
Format: Touch rate% / Close below%. Same as Resist Stats but for the nearest support. Example: 16% / 9% means price only touches S1 16% of sessions and only closes below it 9% of the time — an extremely strong support level. When you see these numbers this low, a bounce off S1 has strong historical precedent.
Live Alert Feed
The Alert Feed shows a running log of every significant event detected by the system. Each alert is tagged so you know immediately what type of event occurred.
A bearish signal triggered — prediction turned SHORT with high conviction or score flipped negative at a key level.
A bullish signal triggered — prediction turned LONG with high conviction or score flipped positive at a key level.
Notable signal alignment change — conviction milestone reached, gate opened, or time window activated with a setup forming.
Market condition alert — price arriving at a key level, proximity threshold crossed, or rejection bar detected.
General information — signal faded, prediction returned to neutral, or setup expired.
Periodic trading discipline reminder — a timed message to help you protect profits and avoid overtrading.
These three buttons control the cooldown between display of non-critical alerts. SELL and BUY alerts always show immediately regardless of setting. For all other alert types:
120-second cooldown between alerts. Best during quiet sessions — gives you time to read and process each alert.
60-second cooldown. The recommended default for most sessions — active without being overwhelming.
20-second cooldown. Best during high-volatility windows like Cash Open when conditions are changing every few minutes.
Below the alert feed is the AI commentary box. Every 30 seconds (or when significant conditions change) the NDX Elite AI generates a one to two sentence professional commentary describing exactly what the system is showing — including references to Volume Profile context, weekly levels, historical close rates, and time windows. It speaks everything through the voice system if VOICE is enabled.
The AI never reveals the specific methodology behind any signal. It describes what the system is showing and why it matters — not how it calculates it.
Weekly Trade Log
The Trade Log panel slides out from the right edge of the dashboard. Click the "TRADE LOG" tab to open it. It automatically tracks every trade the system identifies throughout the week — wins, losses, points, and running statistics.
Shows the week's total wins, losses, win percentage, and total points. Win % turns green above 60%, orange between 45–60%, and red below 45%.
When a trade is open, this card glows green (long) or red (short) and shows the live entry price, stop, Target 1, and Target 2.
Every trade this week in reverse time order — direction, level name, time (CT), points won or lost, and result (T1 ✅, T2 ✅, STOP ❌, EXPIRED ⏱).
The system monitors live price on every tick and automatically resolves trades at three price levels:
Price reached the first target. Partial win — take profits and move stop to breakeven on the remainder.
Price reached the full target. Maximum win — the trade ran the full expected move.
Price hit the stop level — 1.5 sub-levels beyond the entry. The level failed. Exit with a controlled loss.
8 bars (2 hours) passed without reaching any target. The setup did not follow through. Automatic exit at market.
The trade log resets automatically each Monday morning. All historical trades are stored permanently in the database so your performance data is never lost.
Voice Mode
The VOICE ON / VOICE OFF button controls whether the AI speaks alerts and commentary through your speakers. When VOICE ON, every alert and commentary update is read aloud — you can monitor the feed without watching the screen.
Every alert and AI commentary line is spoken aloud. Critical alerts (SELL / BUY) are spoken at higher priority and interrupt any current speech. Useful if you are watching your NinjaTrader charts in another window.
Silent mode. All alerts and commentary still appear on screen — nothing is missed visually. Use this in shared spaces, trading floors, or if you prefer a silent session.
On mobile phones, you must tap the "TAP TO ENABLE VOICE ALERTS" banner that appears at the top of the screen when you first load the dashboard. This is a browser requirement for audio on mobile — the system cannot speak until you tap once to unlock audio. After tapping, voice works exactly the same as desktop. For best voice quality on any device, use Google Chrome.
How to Use the Dashboard Effectively
The Live Market Feed is a decision-support tool — not a trade automat. Here is the recommended step-by-step workflow for using the dashboard during a live session:
Look at the header first. If the gold Time Window badge is showing an active window (Cash Open, 10AM Window, Bond Close, or Close Push), you are in a high-probability period. Pay full attention. If it shows Off-window or Lunch Chop — reduce your alertness and consider standing aside.
Look at the nearest level and the proximity bar. Only consider a trade when proximity is 75 or higher. Price must be near a level for the signal to have meaning. A SHORT signal with proximity at 40 is not actionable — the level has not been reached yet. Wait.
Look at the Level Statistics table in Column 2. Find the level price is approaching. What is the close rate? If it is under 25% — that is a historically strong level worth trading. If it is over 45% — that level is historically weak and not worth fading. This one number is your most important filter.
The Watch Box in Column 3 gives you the current single-sentence summary including the historical close rate and any active time window. Read this to get the system's full read in one sentence before looking at anything else in detail.
How many of the 6 gates are green? 1–3 gates: early — no action. 4–5 gates: setup developing — watch closely. 6/6 gates: full alignment — hand on the mouse, waiting for the rejection bar. The system does this work for you automatically — trust the gate count.
When all 6 gates are open, the rejection bar strip turns gold. Wait for it to turn green and pulse — that is the rejection bar confirmation. This is your specific entry trigger. Do not enter before this. The rejection bar is what separates a setup from an actual entry signal.
When the rejection bar fires, enter in NinjaTrader. Set your stop at the displayed Stop price in the Trade Suggestion panel. Set Target 1 at the T1 price. Let Target 2 run if T1 hits and you move to breakeven. The Trade Log records the outcome automatically.
Keep the Alert Feed visible after entry. If conviction drops sharply or the prediction flips before Target 1 is hit, that is the system telling you conditions have changed. Consider exiting or tightening your stop. If the MBI crosses a zone boundary in the wrong direction — that is an additional warning.
If you have hit your daily goal and a DISCIPLINE alert appears — it is there for a reason. The statistics are clear: giving back profits on extra trades is one of the most common ways winning days become losing days. The system is watching out for you.
Access Your Live Market Feed
Head to your dashboard to view the live feed, or visit the Live Feeds page to subscribe to additional markets.