# Signals & Chart Anatomy

**AIMS The Hunt** (Dot) identifies high-probability trend-continuation triggers by detecting Inside Bars that form precisely within active Grant's AO momentum zones.

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## Signal Logic & Filtration Hierarchy[​](#signal-logic--filtration-hierarchy "Direct link to Signal Logic & Filtration Hierarchy")



### 1. Inside Bar Qualification[​](#1-inside-bar-qualification "Direct link to 1. Inside Bar Qualification")

The candidate bar must be completely engulfed within the range of the preceding mother bar: `High[0] <= High[1]` and `Low[0] >= Low[1]`.

### 2. Volatility & Bar Range Gate[​](#2-volatility--bar-range-gate "Direct link to 2. Volatility & Bar Range Gate")

To eliminate erratic spikes during economic news releases:

* On **M1**: Bar range (`High - Low`) must be `<= InpMaxPipsM1` pips.
* On **>M1**: Bar range must be `<= ATR(60) * InpMaxATRRatio`.

### 3. Grant's Zone Momentum Alignment[​](#3-grants-zone-momentum-alignment "Direct link to 3. Grant's Zone Momentum Alignment")

* **Bullish Dot**: Evaluated only when **Grant's Long Zone** is active on the Awesome Oscillator.
* **Bearish Dot**: Evaluated only when **Grant's Short Zone** is active.

### 4. "Look For Better" Pullback Optimization[​](#4-look-for-better-pullback-optimization "Direct link to 4. \"Look For Better\" Pullback Optimization")

When `InpLookForBetter = true`:

* If consecutive inside bars appear during a pullback, the indicator requires each successive bullish inside bar to have a lower high than the previous one. This ensures you enter at a superior pullback discount price.
* For bearish inside bars, it requires a higher low.

### 5. Multi-Layer Trend Filtration[​](#5-multi-layer-trend-filtration "Direct link to 5. Multi-Layer Trend Filtration")

* **Purple MA Filter (`InpFilterPurple`)**: Price must close above the Purple MA (SMMA 34, shift 21) for Bullish signals, or below for Bearish signals.
* **Gator Filter (`InpFilterGator`)**: Price must close above the Alligator Lips line (SMMA 5, shift 3) for Bullish signals, or below for Bearish signals.
* **Channel Filter (`InpFilterChannel`)**: Optional envelope filter to confirm breakout expansion.

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## Indicator Buffers (iCustom Integration)[​](#indicator-buffers-icustom-integration "Direct link to Indicator Buffers (iCustom Integration)")

| Buffer Index | Name       | Plot Type    | Default Color   | Symbol Code | Description                                  |
| ------------ | ---------- | ------------ | --------------- | ----------- | -------------------------------------------- |
| **0**        | `Bull Dot` | `DRAW_ARROW` | `clrDodgerBlue` | 159 (Dot)   | Plotted below candle for valid bullish setup |
| **1**        | `Bear Dot` | `DRAW_ARROW` | `clrOrangeRed`  | 159 (Dot)   | Plotted above candle for valid bearish setup |