In this section, we’ll walk through examples of how BigShort indicators work. We’ve designed it to be as easy and comprehensive as possible, so new users can follow along and start backtesting on their own. The goal is to help you build confidence in your trading, step by step.
GEX Signals
GEX Selling Pressure
The red line is moving upward. This is a bearish signal, indicating selling pressure. As expected, the price begins to move downward, confirming the bearish setup.
GEX Bullish
The red line is moving downward. This is a bullish signal, indicating buying pressure. As expected, the price begins to move upward, confirming the bullish setup.
GEX Multiple Confirmations
The red line is moving upward, and the green line is moving downward. Both are bearish signals, indicating selling pressure. As expected, the price begins to move downward, confirming the bearish setup.
Note: This kind of setup has high conviction and was described by our founder as “free money.” You can refer to the GEX section for more details.
Dark Pool Signals
The dark pool signal appears above the candlestick, indicating resistance, a bearish setup. As expected, the price moves down.
🕒 Note: We don’t take this trade because it occurs during power hour.
NOF Signals
Momo Bullish Shadow Bars + NOF Signal
Momo shadow bars up , and the NOF purple line is pointing upward. Both are bearish signals. As expected, the price begins to move downward, confirming the bearish setup.
Flow Signals
MOMO Up
The MOMO indicator is pointing upward, signaling bearish. As anticipated, the price begins to move downward, confirming the bearish setup in the following examples:
Momo Up Example 1
SPY at 09:50 10/23/2025, we see MOMO peak up, and price goes down in the following bars.
Momo Up with SF confirmation Example 2
SPY at 11:15-11:30 on 10/24/2025, we see MOMO increasing with a peak at 12:25 along with confirmation from SF; price immediately goes down.
MOMO Down
The MOMO indicator is pointing down, signaling bullishness. As anticipated, the price begins to move upward, confirming the bullish setup in the following examples:
MOMO Down Example
The MOMO indicator is downward, signaling bullishness. As anticipated, the price begins to move upward, confirming the bullish setup.
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