Getting started with SGM Screener

SGM Screener helps you shortlist crypto pairs that match a strategy right now. It’s best used as a fast workflow: shortlist in the table → confirm on a chart → start an Assist with a clear risk plan.

Written By Ehsaan XP

Last updated About 1 month ago

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Green Light Trend Rider — Trend-following candidates with less noise (best “default” for beginners).
Top Gainers & Volume — Momentum breakouts with volume confirmation (fast moves, higher risk).
Oversold Reversal for Dip Buyers — Pullbacks that may be ready to bounce (needs confirmation and patience).

What the Screener is and isn’t

The screener is a shortlisting tool. It helps you narrow “too many coins” down to a few candidates that match a template’s logic.

It is not a guaranteed buy/sell signal. Always do a chart check (levels + invalidation) before you start an Assist.

The 60‑second loop

Choose a screener template (your strategy lens).
Scan the table for “mostly matching” rows.
Open Screener info (ⓘ) and follow the Playbook to validate your best rows fast.
Chart check your top 1–3 candidates (structure + trigger + invalidation).
Start an Assist on the one you actually want to trade.

Which template should I use today?

Green Light Trend Rider is your “safer continuation” option. It’s built to follow bullish trends and avoid choppy conditions that cause whipsaws.

Top Gainers & Volume is for active markets when you want to follow strength only if volume confirms it. It can work well — but chasing is the #1 trap.

Oversold Reversal for Dip Buyers is for bounce attempts after meaningful pullbacks. The edge comes from waiting for stabilization and confirmation, not from guessing the bottom.

Timeframe versions

Each Screener is available in a few timeframe versions. The core idea stays the same, but the “context” and the “timing” checks move to different timeframes.

Version	What it uses	Who it’s for	Typical trade-off
Single TF	One timeframe, usually `1H`	Faster scanning and learning the basics	More noise and more false positives
1H + 4H	`4H` for context, `1H` for timing	Cleaner signals without going “too slow”	Fewer candidates; you’ll wait more
4H + 1D	`1D` for macro context, `4H` for timing	Slower, higher-conviction decision-making	Fewest signals; requires patience

How to pick:

If you’re new, start with Single TF or 1H + 4H so you learn quickly without drowning in noise.
If you can’t watch charts often, prefer 4H + 1D.
If markets feel messy and whippy, move up a version and let the higher timeframe filter more noise.

The in-app Playbook in Screener details is the source of truth for the specific version you selected. Use this guide to understand the workflow, then follow the Playbook for the exact checks and thresholds.

Beginner guardrails

Liquidity first. Thin pairs wick and slip more.
Don’t chase extremes. Late entries usually have worse risk/reward.
Always define invalidation. Know what price action proves you’re wrong before you click Start.
Change one thing at a time. If you tweak filters/indicators, do it slowly so you learn what actually helped.

What’s on the screen

Change Screener: pick a template (Community) or one you saved (My).
Screener info (ⓘ): opens Screener details with the goal + Playbook checklist.
User guide / Take tour: quick help if you’re new.
Exchange: choose where you trade (liquidity and behavior can differ by exchange).
Refresh: manually update the view (it also auto-updates every minute).
Labels toggle: shows quick “category pills” next to values (faster scanning).
Columns menu: choose which indicators you want visible in the table.
Filters row: the active rules for the current screener (what gets included/excluded).
Results table: each row is a pair; each indicator is shown as a column (hover cells for explanations).

Key concepts

Template: the strategy lens you pick (trend / breakout / reversal). A template usually comes with recommended indicators, filters, and a Playbook.
Filters: rules that narrow the list. Tighten = fewer results; relax = more ideas.
Indicators: the signals you show in the table (trend, momentum, volume, volatility, sentiment, etc.). Fewer indicators = faster decisions.
Labels: quick categories next to values (e.g., Bullish/Choppy/Strong Buy). Great for scanning — still confirm with tooltips.
Timeframes:
- 1H / 4H / 1D are indicator timeframes.
- 24h / 7d are rolling windows (price/volume stats over the last 24 hours / 7 days).
Playbook: the checklist in Screener details that tells you which indicators to check, the target, and why it matters. Read it top-to-bottom: context first, timing last.

Your first shortlist

Let’s do a simple trend shortlist (a good first-day exercise).

Start by turning Labels on and sorting by Vol 24h in USD so you’re looking at tradeable markets first.

As a quick liquidity rule of thumb:

Good minimum (most users): Vol 24h in USD ≥ $1M
Cleaner fills: ≥ $10M
Very liquid / large caps: ≥ $100M

Then validate your best rows with the Playbook. The goal is a “clean story”, not a perfect row: trend direction → regime (avoid chop) → confirmation → timing → your risk plan.

When a row looks clean, do a fast 1H chart check (levels + invalidation), then click the Start Assist (play) button in the table.

Assists

An Assist is an automated execution approach (OMNI / GRID / DCA). Which one is “best” depends on the template and the chart context.

Here are simple mental models:

GRID: works a price range by placing buy/sell orders at multiple levels. Best when price oscillates inside a range.
OMNI: a hybrid that combines grid + DCA behavior. It can handle normal pullbacks better than a pure grid in many conditions, but it still needs clear guardrails.
DCA: enters with a base order and adds “extra orders” as price moves against you to improve average entry. Powerful, but risk grows if price keeps dropping.

Beginner guardrails (for any Assist):

Set a clear Stop Loss / invalidation level first.
Keep a max orders cap and size within your budget.
Prefer consistency across multiple indicators over one “perfect” signal.

How to read a row

If you’re new, it’s easy to stare at 8 indicators and freeze. Use this order:

Liquidity (is it tradeable for your size?)
Direction (is the bias supportive?)
Confirmation (do key indicators agree?)
Timing (is it early/okay, or late/exhausted?)
Risk (where is invalidation, and does the Assist setup respect it?)

Saving a screener

Use the header actions menu (▾) to Save, Save as…, or New. Saving is useful when you’ve made changes you want to keep as a personal screener.

Tips

If you get 0 results, loosen one guardrail at a time (CHOP/ADX first, keep liquidity).
Use Labels to scan, then hover cells for the tooltip before you decide.
The screener is for shortlisting; the chart is for decisions.

Screener Glossary

Term	Meaning
Screener	A table view that helps you shortlist markets based on a template (strategy lens).
Template	A preset setup (trend / breakout / reversal) that suggests which indicators matter, which filters to use, and how to validate rows.
Filters	Rules that control what appears in the table (tighten = fewer results, relax = more candidates).
Indicators	The signals you show in the table (each indicator is displayed as a column). Use the Columns menu to show/hide them.
Labels	Short category pills (e.g., Bullish/Choppy) that help you scan quickly. Treat them as a shortcut — confirm with tooltips and the chart.
Timeframe	The indicator timeframe (`1H / 4H / 1D`) or a rolling window (`24h / 7d`) used by price/volume stats.
Playbook	The checklist inside Screener details that tells you which indicators to check, what “good” looks like, and the reason each check matters.
Tooltip	A quick explanation shown when you hover an indicator cell (what it means and how to read the label/value).
Invalidation	The price/structure level that proves your idea is wrong (your “I’m out” line).
Stop Loss	Your protective exit level. It should line up with invalidation, not a random percent.
Take Profit	Your planned exit for wins (define it before you start when possible).
Trailing Up	A setting that can adjust behavior upward as price trends (helps avoid getting left behind in strong moves).
Upper Price Limit	A “don’t chase” setting that prevents starting deals too far above your intended entry zone.
Price Protection	A mechanism to keep working beyond the planned range (use only if you accept deeper drawdowns).
Divergence	A momentum “disagreement” where price makes a new high/low but an oscillator does not. It can hint that buying/selling pressure is weakening, but it’s not an entry signal by itself — confirm with structure and a trigger.

Indicators

Timeframe-based indicators appear as 1H / 4H / 1D versions in the Columns menu.

Indicator	What it tells you	Practical use in the Screener
Current Price	The latest price for the pair.	Helps you sanity-check whether a setup is already extended relative to your planned entry zone.
Price Change % (24h)	% move over the last 24 hours.	Quick “what’s moving today” signal; use it to avoid dead markets or to avoid chasing huge spikes.
Price Change % (7d)	% move over the last 7 days.	Context for trend vs pullback; useful for finding controlled dips (not just one candle).
Vol 24h in USD	Trading volume over the last 24 hours in USD terms.	Primary liquidity check; low volume often means worse fills and noisier indicators.
Vol 24h CHG %	Volume change vs a longer baseline.	Participation check: rising/positive can confirm breakouts; falling can warn that a move is losing steam.
52W High / 52W Low	Highest/lowest price over the last 52 weeks.	Long-horizon context; near highs can mean strength (or late-stage risk), near lows can mean weakness (or deep value traps).
ATH Drawdown %	% distance from all-time high.	Quick “how far from ATH” context; deep drawdowns can mean higher risk and longer recovery time.
SMA 200 Trend (1H/4H/1D), EMA 200 Trend (1H/4H/1D)	Long-term bias vs the 200 MA/EMA (Bullish/Neutral/Bearish + recent cross states).	A “direction gate”: for long setups, prefer Bullish/Neutral and avoid Bearish unless the template is explicitly contrarian.
SGM Consensus (1H/4H/1D)	SageMaster’s proprietary, composite technical rating that aggregates multiple signals into one 5-level label: Strong Buy, Buy, Neutral, Sell, Strong Sell. Should be treated as a summary rather than a standalone trade signal.	Fast alignment check; treat it like a summary, not a guarantee. Confirm the underlying indicators and the chart.
SGM Bands Upper / Lower / Score (1H/4H/1D)	Proprietary band levels (Upper/Lower) and a zone score (Overbought/Neutral/Oversold).	Useful for range planning and “where are we inside the band?” context. Score helps avoid buying at the top of a range or selling at the bottom.
Upper BB / Middle BB / Lower BB (1H/4H/1D)	Bollinger Band levels (volatility envelope).	Helps you see “stretched vs mean” context and potential support/resistance zones around the band levels.
Upper KC / Middle KC / Lower KC (1H/4H/1D)	Keltner Channel levels (ATR-based volatility envelope).	Similar to Bollinger Bands, but ATR-based; useful for volatility-aware ranges and squeeze context when compared with BB.
BB Score (1H/4H/1D)	Band positioning / squeeze state (Squeeze/Overbought/Neutral/Oversold).	Quick overbought/oversold + regime hint. “Squeeze” often means low volatility — breakouts can follow, but confirmation is needed.
RSI (14) (1H/4H/1D)	Momentum/overheat oscillator.	Helps avoid chasing (too hot) and avoid weak bounces (too weak). Best used with trend + structure.
RSI Divergence (1H/4H/1D), Wavetrend Divergence (1H/4H/1D)	Divergence type: Regular Bullish/Bearish or Hidden Bullish/Bearish (detected recently).	Regular divergence can hint weakening momentum (potential reversal). Hidden divergence can hint trend continuation. Treat it as confirmation, not a standalone entry signal.
Wavetrend (1H/4H/1D)	Oscillator used for momentum and turning points.	Similar purpose to RSI, often used to spot momentum shifts and potential reversals when combined with divergence + structure.
MACD / MACD Signal / MACD Hist (1H/4H/1D)	Trend/momentum relationship (MACD vs Signal) and histogram strength.	Helps with timing: bullish/improving MACD supports long entries; weakening MACD can warn that momentum is fading.
SMA (50) / SMA (200) (1H/4H/1D), EMA (50) / EMA (200) (1H/4H/1D)	Moving average levels.	Visual “dynamic level” context; commonly used for trend confirmation and potential support/resistance zones.
Stochastic (1H/4H/1D)	Momentum oscillator (overbought/oversold style).	Timing helper; best used with trend/regime context to avoid buying “oversold” in strong downtrends.
ADX (1H/4H/1D)	Trend strength (strong vs weak trend).	Helps decide if “trend-following” logic is appropriate; low ADX often means range/noise.
ATR % (1H/4H/1D)	Volatility estimate as a percent.	Useful for position sizing, grid spacing, and DCA deviation planning; higher ATR% means more room (and risk) is needed.
CHOP (1H/4H/1D)	Regime helper: trending vs choppy/sideways.	“Should I trend-trade or range-trade?” hint. High CHOP often punishes breakout entries with whipsaws.
Market Cap, Market Cap Rank	Approximate size/rank of the asset.	Bigger caps are often more liquid and less erratic; smaller caps can move faster but can be riskier (slippage/wicks).

Where to go next

Green Light Trend Rider — Trend-following candidates with less noise (best “default” for beginners).
Top Gainers & Volume — Momentum breakouts with volume confirmation (fast moves, higher risk).
Oversold Reversal for Dip Buyers — Pullbacks that may be ready to bounce (needs confirmation and patience).

Reminder: This guide is educational and not financial advice. Use your own risk management.