❓ Frequently Asked Questions

🎯 What is CrashDash in one sentence?

CrashDash is an educational once-a-day stock scanner that helps you learn about crashed or beaten-up tickers that might be setting up for recovery patterns.

🎓 Is this for beginners or advanced traders?

Both.

• Beginners get a simple, color-based, once-a-day dashboard to learn from—instead of 100 confusing indicators
• Experienced traders get structured crash/recovery educational examples without manual scanning

You still need to learn the basics of risk management, position sizing, and not going "all in" on speculative ideas.

📊 Is this a day trading tool?

No—and it's not meant to be.

CrashDash is the opposite of day trading:

• No tick-by-tick scalping
• No "buy now, sell in 5 minutes" style
• No sitting in front of charts all day

You scan once per day, study your favorite educational setups, and then walk away.

⏰ How often should I check CrashDash?

Most people will be fine checking it:

• Once per day (ideal for learning patterns)
• A few times per week if you're more relaxed about research

You don't get bonus points for staring at it. The whole point is to save you time, not consume it.

❓ Are these signals financial advice?

❓ What markets does CrashDash cover?

Currently focused on:

• London Stock Exchange (LSE)
• Main Market
• AIM (Alternative Investment Market)
• Low-cap and high-volatility names

Future versions may expand to other markets based on user interest and data availability.

❓ What do the color codes mean?

CrashDash uses a color system to help you quickly understand signal severity:

• 🟡 Yellow (Crash Zone) – 80%+ drawdown, early accumulation phase
• 🟢 Green (Deep Crash) – 85%+ drawdown, balanced risk/reward for learning
• 🟠 Orange (Extreme Crash) – 90%+ drawdown, higher volatility patterns
• 🔴 Red (Ultra Crash) – 95%+ drawdown, catastrophic falls (study with caution)
• 🟣 Purple (Enhanced Combo) – Crash + Accumulation detected together (strongest educational signals)

Think of it like choosing your educational risk lane:

• Newer / cautious learners might focus on 🟡🟢
• More experienced researchers might study 🟠🔴 knowing they represent extreme scenarios

❓ Are these signals only for "high-risk gamblers"?

No.

The logic behind the engine is based on:

• Market cycle analysis
• Crash and recovery pattern recognition
• Consolidation behavior studies
• Real-world experience studying charts over years

But how you use the signals is up to you. You can:

• Take smaller positions for learning
• Spread research across multiple ideas
• Use them as a watchlist builder instead of instant entry signals
• Paper trade first to understand pattern behavior

The signals are educational tools for anyone who respects risk and doesn't expect certainty.

❓ Do I need to watch the screen all day after entering a trade?

No.

CrashDash is built around the idea that you don't have to:

• Scan once a day
• Study setups based on your risk tolerance
• Set alerts / stops / mental price levels
• Let the educational pattern play out over days to weeks (or longer)

If you want to stare at every tick, this probably isn't your tool.
If you want to learn about patterns around real life, it is.

❓ Is this free? Will it stay free?

Right now, CrashDash is in beta and available for research/educational purposes.

Future plans might include:

• A free tier for basic research
• A low-cost tier for advanced features (premium filters, alerts, historical backtesting)

The goal will always be: fair, transparent, and not scammy.

❓ What's a "Crash Signal" exactly?

A Crash Signal is a stock that has:

1. Dropped hard (significant price crash from all-time high)
2. Started to calm down or "go flat" (consolidation phase)
3. Shows potential signs that selling pressure might be slowing or done

CrashDash tries to flag this educational moment—after the panic, but before any serious recovery (if it happens at all).

Think of it as studying the "boredom zone" where nobody is paying attention anymore.

❓ Why are crashed stocks interesting for learning?

Crash signals are educational because:

• Most people are too scared to look at them (opportunity in fear)
• The crowd has often moved on to the next hype ticker
• If recovery happens, moves can be large compared to tiny intraday scalps

BUT:

• They are still high risk
• Recovery can take days, months, or years
• Some never recover at all

That's why Risk Management > Hype, always.

❓ How should beginners think about these signals?

If you're new:

• Don't see a Crash Signal as "BUY NOW"
• See it as: "Here's a stock worth researching—something unusual has happened."

Use CrashDash as:

• A shortlist builder
• A time saver
• A starting point for deeper educational research

Not a "press button, get rich" machine.