summary: quick answers to the most common questions edgeful members ask — organized by section. jump to the topic you need from the list below.
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reports
what does PSC mean?
PSC = previous session close. on the gap fill report, the PSC is the level price needs to return to in order to count as a fill. it shows as a horizontal level on the chart and is the default fill target.
what does the "by size" subreport in the initial balance report show?
the "by size" subreport breaks down IB breakout data based on how large the initial balance range was on a given day. one thing worth knowing: the IB size is measured from high to low, not from open to close. so it reflects the total candle range, not just how far price moved directionally. use it to see whether you're trading on a historically large or small IB day — and how those days have tended to play out.
what's the difference between by-size, by-extension, by-rejection, and by-close?
each slices the same parent report by a different dimension:
by-size — groups days by how large the range was
by-extension — how often price extends beyond key levels after the range forms. only available for IB and ORB — not gaps or outside days.
by-rejection — groups by which side rejected first
by-close — groups by where the session closed relative to the range
a few of these column families are also merged directly into the standard report — see how to analyze reports with edgeful AI for the analyzer-side view.
what does the gap fill report show?
the gap fill report shows how often price has historically returned to fill a gap after a session close. the fill target is the previous session close (PSC) — the level price needs to reach to count as a fill. you can also customize the target to a half gap if you want to see how often price gets at least halfway back.
how do I find reports for a specific stock or futures contract?
on any report, set the ticker in the asset & ticker picker in the left panel (AAPL, NQ, etc.). to jump to a report by name, press / and type it into the sidebar search. if you want a real-time view of which setups are in play across multiple symbols, use the screener.
why do my numbers change when I switch sessions?
the data is session-specific. NQ during the NY session is a different dataset than NQ during the Daily (full futures day) or Asia session — different participants, different volume, different patterns. always note which session a stat came from when you compare it to another. for the full breakdown of how sessions work in reports, see sessions overview.
can I customize report parameters?
yes. most reports support custom timeframes (e.g., a 30-minute IB instead of the default), custom date ranges, custom sessions, and custom levels. your dashboard customizations also carry over into Analyze Reports and the algo optimizer — so set them once and they propagate.
what's in play
how is the WIP bias % calculated?
WIP rolls up the bias from each report you have on the dashboard and surfaces a directional read for that ticker / session / lookback. the headline number reflects how strongly your selected reports agree on direction — so changing the reports on your dashboard changes the bias number too. see what's in play bias bar for the deeper detail.
why is my WIP bias % showing different results for different symbols?
that's expected. each symbol's WIP bias is calculated from its own historical data — AAPL and NQ are different markets with different patterns, so the numbers will naturally differ. if the numbers look off on a single symbol, check your date range and session first. those 2 filters drive most of the variation you'll see.
can I customize which reports show on my WIP dashboard?
yes — WIP supports custom layouts. you choose which reports surface in the dashboard, and the bias bar updates based on the reports you've selected. see selecting reports on what's in play.
how often does WIP update?
WIP refreshes throughout the trading session as new data comes in. there's no manual refresh — open the dashboard and you're always looking at the latest read.
screener
how do I read the screener colors?
colors on the screener represent bias direction and confidence. green indicates a bullish bias for that report / ticker, red a bearish bias. the intensity of the color reflects how strong the historical lean is — a deeper green is a stronger bullish read than a pale green. see screener bias bar for how the numbers map to colors.
does the screener update in real-time?
the screener updates throughout the session — the live page at edgeful.com/live/futures/screener reflects the most current data without needing a manual refresh.
can I filter the screener by setup type or asset class?
yes. the screener supports filtering by asset class (futures, FX, equities), by ticker, and by which reports are shown. you can also save templates so your preferred filter set loads by default. see screener filtering and screener templates.
edgeful AI
where do I find edgeful AI?
two ways. click ask edgeful AI in the top-right corner of any page to open the quick-chat side panel. for the full experience — Analyze Reports, saved runs, and data tables — open the dedicated edgeful AI screen from the left sidebar (or click open in edgeful AI in the side panel). the side panel is chat only and doesn't include Analyze Reports. see how to access edgeful AI for more.
what can edgeful AI do?
it reads the actual report data, so it can scan your ticker, session, and lookback and pull patterns out. the analyze tab is for research (chat and Analyze Reports). the build tab makes custom reports and custom indicators from a plain-English description, and custom reports are included on every plan. the side panel automatically attaches the report or live page you have open. see edgeful AI for the full overview.
how many reports can I combine in one analysis?
up to 3 reports per Analyze Reports run. the cap keeps cross-report patterns clear — stacking more tends to add noise rather than clarity.
why is the AI giving me generic answers?
if you're asking about a report or a live page, open the AI panel from that page (top right) so it attaches what's on screen automatically. in a full-screen chat, the most common reason: the report's context pill is missing from above your message box. when a pill is gone, the AI can't read that report's data and will fall back to generic answers. open the saved runs panel and click the report to re-attach it as a pill.
can I refresh the data on a saved run?
no. saved runs are frozen snapshots — they don't update. to get today's data, open a new Analyze Reports wizard and re-run with the same configuration. see how to use saved runs.
why can't I change customizations after running an analysis?
customizations are locked at the moment you click Analyze. this keeps the data table tied to a specific, reproducible configuration. to change anything (timeframe, session, ticker), start a new analysis from the wizard.
which reports does Analyze Reports cover?
the main reports on the platform (the list keeps growing) — the full supported list lives in how to analyze reports with edgeful AI. if a report you want isn't supported in Analyze Reports yet, you can still ask about it in free-form chat — the AI has access to edgeful's full report library through the chat interface.
can edgeful AI tell me what to trade today?
no — edgeful AI is a research tool, not a signal generator. it pulls historical patterns and statistics from your reports, but it doesn't predict future moves or recommend specific trades. for daily bias, use the screener and WIP. for deep research, use edgeful AI. see what edgeful AI can and can't answer.
when does my edgeful AI token allotment reset?
your tokens reset on your subscription renewal date — not at a specific time of day. so if your renewal date shows March 21, tokens refresh sometime that day. if your renewal date has just passed and the count hasn't updated, give it a couple of hours. still not updated? reach out to support.
how many tokens do I get each month?
6 million tokens per month with your edgeful subscription. tokens reset on your renewal date. 6M covers a lot of analyses — most members never hit the cap during normal research use.
can I get extra tokens if I run out?
yes. there's no self-service top-up, but if you run out before your renewal date, reach out to support and we can reset your token allotment so you're not stuck waiting. the fastest way is the in-app chat in the bottom right — once we reset it, your full monthly allowance is available again.
algos & the algo optimizer
do I need the all access plan for the algo optimizer?
yes. the algo optimizer is included with the all access plan only. essential and pro members don't have optimizer access — upgrade from manage account → membership.
what's the difference between standard and holdout validation in the optimizer?
standard runs the optimizer on the full backtest period. every trade in that window is used to find the top 20. fast, and uses all available data. holdout splits the period into a training set (default 80%) and a held-back set (20%). the optimizer finds winners on training data, then re-runs them on the held-back data to test whether they hold up out of sample. standard is for fast iteration. holdout is for verifying winners before you trust them. see algo optimizer.
what does the "low overfit risk" badge actually check?
the strategy health card runs 7 individual pass/fail checks: profit factor, win rate, concentration risk, return consistency, performance decay, drawdown/profit ratio, and stability check. when all 7 pass and the overall rating reads low overfit risk, the combination has cleared the bar. if 2 or 3 checks fail, that's a warning — not a winner — no matter how good the headline P&L looks.
why isn't the #1 ranked combination the one with the highest P&L?
the optimizer ranks by a composite score that weighs P&L together with drawdown, consistency, win rate, profit factor, and trade count. a setup ranked #1 might have a smaller headline P&L than #3 but a tighter drawdown or a more stable equity curve. scan the whole top 20 rather than clicking row 1 by default.
can I upload my own Pine script to the optimizer?
no. the optimizer runs edgeful's built-in algos (on futures): ORB strategy, ORB strategy 2 TP, ORB strategy breakeven stop, IB strategy, IB strategy breakeven stop, engulfing candle strategy, and engulfing 2 TP.
how do I get the winning optimizer settings into TradingView?
click run this algo (or open the algo settings tab) on the result, then copy settings. the edgeful algos settings Chrome extension applies them to your TradingView indicator in one click, or you can enter them by hand. how to run this in TradingView on the algo settings tab walks through it. nothing goes live until your TradingView alert is set up. see applying algo settings changes for the full handoff sequence.
why isn't my algo trading?
most common reasons: TradingView alert isn't set, the webhook isn't configured, your indicator settings don't match the optimized output, or the algo's conditions aren't being met during the session. start with my algo didn't trade — start here for the full troubleshooting flow.
what's the difference between the ORB, IB, and Engulfing algos?
each is a different strategy type built on a different report family. ORB trades the opening range breakout. IB trades the initial balance breakout or retracement. Engulfing trades the engulfing candle setup. each has its own how-to article in the algos section of the KB.
those 3 — ORB, IB, and engulfing — are the only automated algos edgeful offers. there is no gap-fill algo: gap fill is a report, not an algo. if you see a reference to a "gap fill algo" anywhere, it's mistaken.
indicators (TradingView & NinjaTrader)
how do I install the edgeful indicators on TradingView?
indicator access is granted through your edgeful account. the full setup walkthrough — installation, applying the indicators to a chart, and matching them to your edgeful settings — is in how TradingView integrates with edgeful and setting up TradingView for edgeful algos.
do you support NinjaTrader?
yes — edgeful provides indicators for both TradingView and NinjaTrader. NinjaTrader is also a valid platform for running edgeful algos. see do edgeful algos require TradingView? (NinjaTrader vs. TradingView).
why aren't my indicator levels showing on a specific symbol?
a few common causes: the symbol isn't supported by edgeful, your TradingView chart session doesn't match the indicator's expected session, or the indicator needs to be reset. start with my algo indicators aren't showing up in TradingView and TradingView indicators: access, updates, and troubleshooting.
how do I update my edgeful indicators when there's a new version?
indicator updates are managed through your edgeful account. see TradingView indicators: access, updates, and troubleshooting for the step-by-step.
edgeful API
is there an edgeful API?
yes — the edgeful API is live and included on every plan. it gives you programmatic access to the same data behind the platform's reports — gap fills, ORB, IB, ADR, and 150+ other probability reports — through a REST endpoint with bearer-token auth. base URL is api.edgeful.com.
what changes between plans is which reports, tickers, and historical lookback are exposed. rate limits (120 requests / 60s sustained, 30 requests / 10s burst, 1,500 requests / hour) are uniform across all 3 tiers. see the edgeful API — overview + walkthrough for the full tier breakdown, or jump straight to is the API included in my plan? in the billing section below.
how do I get an API key?
generate your key from inside your edgeful account — full walkthrough in getting your first API key. you can name it, rotate it, and store it safely from there.
where are the API docs?
developer docs live at edgeful.com/docs/welcome — overview, quickstart, authentication, session presets, and the full endpoint reference with a "try it" panel. in the KB, the supporting articles are rate limits and tier differences, API errors and troubleshooting, and billing and upgrading between API tiers.
billing & account
I was charged after cancelling — can I get a refund?
cancelling stops future renewals but doesn't reverse a charge that's already processed. per our terms of service, edgeful does not offer refunds on completed subscription charges. if you spot a billing error (duplicate charge or charge after cancellation), open a ticket through the in-app chat with your receipt and cancellation confirmation email and we'll trace it and fix it. to cancel going forward: manage account → membership → cancel membership. you keep access until the end of your billing period.
is there a free trial?
no — edgeful doesn't offer a free trial on any plan. you can explore plan details at edgeful subscription plans and pricing, and you can cancel anytime if it's not the right fit.
what's the difference between essential, pro, and all access?
edgeful has 3 plans. essential ($49/mo) is the research platform — all 150+ reports, WIP, screener, edgeful AI, plus starter API access (3 reports, 4 test tickers, 6mo lookback). pro ($99/mo) keeps everything in essential and opens the API up to all reports, all tickers, all available history (8+ years, no rolling cutoff), per-day detail, and the live WIP + screener endpoints. all access ($299/mo) adds the algos suite — algo analyzer, algo optimizer, and algo automation. the API access is the same as pro. pro isn't listed on the public pricing page, but you can switch to it yourself in-app: manage account → membership → view all plans. rate limits are uniform across all 3 tiers (120 req / 60s sustained, 30 req / 10s burst, 1,500 req / hour). full breakdown in edgeful subscription plans and pricing.
is the API included in my plan?
yes — every edgeful plan includes API access at no extra cost. the tier you're on determines what's exposed. essential = starter access (3 reports, 4 test tickers, 6mo lookback). pro = full reports catalog, all tickers, all available history (8+ years), per-day response detail, live endpoints. all access = the same API access as pro, plus the algo suite. rate limits (120 req / 60s sustained, 30 req / 10s burst, 1,500 req / hour) are the same on every tier. see the edgeful API — overview + walkthrough for the full tier breakdown.
is there an annual discount?
yes — annual billing saves you roughly a third compared to paying monthly: essential is $399/yr, pro is $799/yr, and all access is $2,399/yr. the annual option is available on all 3 plans. full breakdown in edgeful subscription plans and pricing.
is there a discount or coupon code?
no — edgeful doesn't run coupon codes, promo codes, or sales. any "edgeful discount code" on a third-party site is outdated, fake, or an affiliate link that doesn't change your price. the only real discount is annual billing (see the question above). the one exception is TradingView's $15 discount for brand-new TradingView accounts — that's a TradingView promotion, covered in edgeful subscription plans and pricing.
can I switch between plans mid-cycle?
yes. plan changes are made from manage account → membership. click view all plans there to see essential, pro, and all access and switch. if you need help with timing or a prorated change, reach out to support and we'll walk you through it. see how to downgrade or switch your edgeful plan for the full walkthrough.
how do I update my payment method?
go to manage account → payment details → update payment details. that opens the secure billing portal, where you can change your card and download invoices. if you run into trouble, support can help.