Trading Assistant — What do traders really need in one compact panel?

[Svolz]

Hi everyone!

I've been working on a project called Trading Assistant, and I'd like to discuss something with other traders.

When trading crypto, I often find myself switching between charts, open interest, funding rates, liquidation data, and different timeframes.

All this information can be useful, but sometimes it becomes difficult to see the bigger picture.

That's what led me to start developing Trading Assistant — a compact browser extension that brings important market information together alongside the exchange interface.

The tool already works, and development is ongoing. But I've noticed something interesting: adding new features is often easier than deciding which ones are actually useful.

So I'd like to ask traders here:

1. What are the three most important indicators or market data points you check before entering a trade?
2. Do you prefer having everything in one window, or using separate tools?
3. What information do you consider unnecessary or distracting?

I'm especially interested in the opinions of people trading on Kraken, Binance, and Bybit.

My goal isn't to create another complicated trading terminal. I want to understand what actually helps traders make more informed decisions.

I'm not promoting trading signals or promising profits. I'm interested in a practical discussion.

I'd appreciate your thoughts, including criticism.

Tyam

[BitMaxz]

1. What are the three most important indicators or market data points you check before entering a trade?
2. Do you prefer having everything in one window, or using separate tools?
3. What information do you consider unnecessary or distracting?

3 indicators: I usually check the EMA for checking the current trend, MFI and RSI for momentum change and the 3rd one is the market structure it no indicator for  this so I do it manually instead of using indicator.

If there's a complete tool all in one why not it does need to go everywhere just to get data or to analyze the market.
If you could provide something similar to the ForexFactory calendar and myfxbook for crypto, that would be the best help, which is currently what I'm looking for. I am using mostly the Myfxbook due to the provided information with the current news, whether it's bearish or not. It's automated, but if you could provide something similar I might use it.


I don't think there's anything unnecessary or that could distract me if the tool is interesting and if it can give more data that we can use to our advantage in trading. Why not?

[Svolz]

If you could provide something similar to the ForexFactory calendar and myfxbook for crypto, that would be the best help.

Thanks for the detailed feedback!

I agree that market structure is important, especially when combined with trend and momentum indicators.

The idea of a crypto-focused economic calendar is particularly interesting. Bringing together major economic events, crypto-related news, and their potential market impact could be useful.

One of the directions we're also considering for Trading Assistant is making the interface more adaptable to each trader's individual trading style and preferences. After all, not everyone uses the same indicators or follows the same strategy.

The economic calendar isn't a completed feature at this stage, but I'll definitely keep your suggestion in mind.

The main goal remains the same: to provide useful market information without making the interface unnecessarily complicated.

Thanks again for sharing your experience!

Tyam

[5W-KILO]

1. What are the three most important indicators or market data points you check before entering a trade?
2. Do you prefer having everything in one window, or using separate tools?
3. What information do you consider unnecessary or distracting?

3 indicators: I usually check the EMA for checking the current trend, MFI and RSI for momentum change and the 3rd one is the market structure it no indicator for  this so I do it manually instead of using indicator.

If there's a complete tool all in one why not it does need to go everywhere just to get data or to analyze the market.
If you could provide something similar to the ForexFactory calendar and myfxbook for crypto, that would be the best help, which is currently what I'm looking for. I am using mostly the Myfxbook due to the provided information with the current news, whether it's bearish or not. It's automated, but if you could provide something similar I might use it.


I don't think there's anything unnecessary or that could distract me if the tool is interesting and if it can give more data that we can use to our advantage in trading. Why not?

I will say this is the simplest method to trade, with 3 indicators you are on the mediocre stage, I'm sorry if this sounds somehow but don't take it personal it's only what I have noticed in the past with trading.

Everything got better once I started using more than 3 indicators, RSI, EMA, and MFI isn't enough, I got a tool from a smart guy in Texas and he explained how made the tool to be so accurate like it is right now, that tool alone consist of over 4 indicators in one.

The accuracy is pure quality, I've never seen anything like it before, it was at that moment I asked myself why I have never met him sooner until now, there are people like him who are ahead of millions of other traders.

For me trading is tools in one definition.

[crwth]

For me, it's enough to see some EMAs that converge together and just make sure that there are right stop losses in place.

For me, having the right risk management tools matters more than other indicators. It's best to use position sizing appropriate for my capital. Also, the right R:R helps ensure the trade is worth it.

This is my take.

[348Judah]

That's what led me to start developing Trading Assistant — a compact browser extension that brings important market information together alongside the exchange interface.

The tool already works, and development is ongoing. But I've noticed something interesting: adding new features is often easier than deciding which ones are actually useful.

This is interesting development and I see it as a welcome idea, but before then, we have to be rest assured that this your project that works with browser extension does not have any hidden or undisclosed agenda dami serve as a threat to users, we have to be more careful of how we download some extensions these days because we don't know all these are made up of on their script.

By the way, people will be more interested in seeing how they could incorporate the use of trading indicators to blend market speculation, comparing both fundamental and technical analysis together to arrive at a more accurate market pattern.

[masulum]

I will say this is the simplest method to trade, with 3 indicators you are on the mediocre stage, I'm sorry if this sounds somehow but don't take it personal it's only what I have noticed in the past with trading.

Everything got better once I started using more than 3 indicators, RSI, EMA, and MFI isn't enough, I got a tool from a smart guy in Texas and he explained how made the tool to be so accurate like it is right now, that tool alone consist of over 4 indicators in one.

The accuracy is pure quality, I've never seen anything like it before, it was at that moment I asked myself why I have never met him sooner until now, there are people like him who are ahead of millions of other traders.

For me trading is tools in one definition.

well, this statement can be true, because three indicators might provide misleading information that make users entry in wrong psoitions.. However, even more than 3 indicators is better, I think the number of indicators that will be used should be an indicators that users already have capability to read and take an action in trade with that indicator. If someone wants to build a tool with more indicators, they should make sure they have enough knowledge and skills to develop and test it properly first.

[SamReomo]

Trading helper/assistant type of software is only useful for new traders. If you truly want to build a trading assistant type of software then try to make a useful assistant software that may help newbies to make better decisions during trading.

Later you can implement time tested strategies in that assistant which may further help newbies to make profitable trades. Other than that I don’t think there can be any use of such assistant software or extension for professional traders.

It won't be easy to build something like that but if you can build such type of extension then it will be very helpful for such traders.

[adultcrypto]

So I'd like to ask traders here:

1. What are the three most important indicators or market data points you check before entering a trade?
2. Do you prefer having everything in one window, or using separate tools?
3. What information do you consider unnecessary or distracting?

What a trader use depends entirely on the type of strategy he is using. I don't know if it will make sense to you if I tell you that I don't use indicators, moving average or anything, just naked chart of candle sticks. I have learnt to rely entirely on the candle sticks that do tell us everything we need to know about the market to be able to trade effectively. After checking the fundamental schedule for the day to know if there will be any high impact news and the time that will happen, I rely on chart to check when market has made the decision on the side to move and I trade along the dominant direction.

[Svolz]

What if we added a few more useful things to your trading chart? 👀

Hey everyone! 👋

Thanks for all the replies! This turned into a pretty interesting discussion.

Some traders are happy with three indicators, others prefer ten. Some don't use indicators at all, just a clean candlestick chart. And that's fine — everyone has their own way of trading.

But here's a thought:

What if we could add two or three genuinely useful things to the indicators you already use?

For example:
- Where liquidity is concentrated.
- What's happening with liquidations.
- What the higher timeframes are telling us.
- How strong the risk of a pullback might be.

And for those trading without indicators, this information could be useful too.

Instead of cluttering your chart with even more indicators, why not put that information into one compact panel next to your exchange?

That's exactly what we're building with Trading Assistant.

And it's not just an idea anymore. We already have a working version! 😎

Here's what it looks like:

📸 Click here to see Trading Assistant in action

We're currently developing the interface around Market Brief, TA Pro and TA Ultra, with support for Kraken, Binance and Bybit.

A few of you also mentioned risk management, trading strategies, crypto news and browser extension security. Good points!

We're experimenting with strategies in DEMO mode, exploring additional risk tools, and keeping news integration on our list of possible future features.

Security matters too. We want users to understand what the extension can access and how their data is handled.

We're not building a magic money-making button. 😄

The idea is to give traders a clearer picture of the market while keeping the final decision in their hands.

You can also take a look at the project here:

Trading Assistant — Official Website

And now I'm curious — what would YOU prefer?

A) Give me useful market information and risk analysis. I'll make my own trading decisions.

B) Give me ready-to-use LONG/SHORT signals with suggested entries and exits.

C) Give me both, and let me choose.

Beginners and experienced traders — everyone's opinion is welcome!

Tyam

[CryptoLogixBot]

Some indicators offer nothing more than a "penny-toss" result or a purely random entry.
Relying on multiple indicators can be misleading and lead to over-optimization. I’ve experimented with various indicator combinations, tested different settings, and tried out strategies from bloggers using real trades.
Here is what I’ve learned from this experience:
1. Most importantly: if you don't have a strategy, indicators won't help you.
2. Predicting market direction is essentially a coin toss.
3. Using too many indicators leads to over-optimization.

For over six months, I’ve been training a trading bot and testing every possible option to improve entry points and ensure trades align with market trends.

I’ve gathered several tools that can provide guidance and identify good entry points, though I haven't managed to actually predict market direction. I also mathematically derived a formula capable of predicting a coin's price range over a 72-hour period.

If you have any solid advice on how to "look into the future," I’m all ears.

[Svolz]

Some indicators offer nothing more than a "penny-toss" result or a purely random entry.
Relying on multiple indicators can be misleading and lead to over-optimization. I’ve experimented with various indicator combinations, tested different settings, and tried out strategies from bloggers using real trades.
Here is what I’ve learned from this experience:
1. Most importantly: if you don't have a strategy, indicators won't help you.
2. Predicting market direction is essentially a coin toss.
3. Using too many indicators leads to over-optimization.

For over six months, I’ve been training a trading bot and testing every possible option to improve entry points and ensure trades align with market trends.

I’ve gathered several tools that can provide guidance and identify good entry points, though I haven't managed to actually predict market direction. I also mathematically derived a formula capable of predicting a coin's price range over a 72-hour period.

If you have any solid advice on how to "look into the future," I’m all ears.

Thanks for sharing your experience!

I agree that too many indicators can lead to over-optimization, and no indicator can reliably predict the future.

That's one reason we're developing Trading Assistant — not to predict prices, but to give traders a clearer picture of current market conditions in one compact panel.

Your 72-hour price range model sounds interesting. Have you tested it on out-of-sample data, or mainly on historical data used during development?

And one question related to our project: would you personally prefer a tool that provides market information and risk analysis, or one that generates ready-to-use trading signals?

I'm interested in your opinion.

Tyam

[CryptoLogixBot]

Some indicators offer nothing more than a "penny-toss" result or a purely random entry.
Relying on multiple indicators can be misleading and lead to over-optimization. I’ve experimented with various indicator combinations, tested different settings, and tried out strategies from bloggers using real trades.
Here is what I’ve learned from this experience:
1. Most importantly: if you don't have a strategy, indicators won't help you.
2. Predicting market direction is essentially a coin toss.
3. Using too many indicators leads to over-optimization.

For over six months, I’ve been training a trading bot and testing every possible option to improve entry points and ensure trades align with market trends.

I’ve gathered several tools that can provide guidance and identify good entry points, though I haven't managed to actually predict market direction. I also mathematically derived a formula capable of predicting a coin's price range over a 72-hour period.

If you have any solid advice on how to "look into the future," I’m all ears.

Thanks for sharing your experience!

I agree that too many indicators can lead to over-optimization, and no indicator can reliably predict the future.

That's one reason we're developing Trading Assistant — not to predict prices, but to give traders a clearer picture of current market conditions in one compact panel.

Your 72-hour price range model sounds interesting. Have you tested it on out-of-sample data, or mainly on historical data used during development?

And one question related to our project: would you personally prefer a tool that provides market information and risk analysis, or one that generates ready-to-use trading signals?

I'm interested in your opinion.

Tyam

I already have a tool like this that works in tandem with a trading strategy. It has been tested not only on historical data but also through my own actual trades. For that reason, I place more trust in what has already been proven. It will take a great deal of effort to demonstrate that a system is functional and effective.
Best of luck to you!