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The product

What is Traderwise?: An AI-powered trading education platform. You get high-conviction CFD signals, realistic paper trading, eight-gate edge validation, and an AI that reviews every trade you close. Traderwise does not place real trades or hold funds.
Who is Traderwise for?: Retail traders who want to prove a genuine edge on paper before risking real money, and experienced traders who want an honest AI that tells them when to sit out. Not suitable for high-frequency or algorithmic traders.
Which instruments are covered?: 19 instruments at launch: Gold, Silver, Copper, WTI Oil, Brent Oil, Natural Gas; S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Dow Jones, Russell 2000, VIX; EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, DXY, US 10Y; Bitcoin, Ethereum.
Does it work on mobile?: Yes. The chart and signal views are responsive. Paper trading and journal entries work on mobile. We recommend desktop for deeper analysis sessions.

How often do signals fire?: Two to four high-conviction signals a week across 19 instruments is typical. You can see borderline setups in the backtest log, but only signals that clear the confluence threshold are surfaced as trade candidates.
What is confluence scoring?: A single indicator is a coin-flip. We score every setup across RSI, ADX, MACD, Bollinger Bands, EMA alignment, and volume. Only setups where the majority agree reach you.
What is regime gating?: Each strategy has the regime it respects. A trend-following signal in a ranging market is not a weak signal — it is the wrong signal. Regime gating blocks setups that market conditions will not support.
What are the eight edge gates?: Win rate, expectancy, R:R quality, sample size, regime fit, consistency, discipline score, and drawdown. When all eight clear on your paper trades for a given setup, the AI flags you as ready to take it live.

Does Traderwise place real trades?: No. Every trade is simulated in a paper account. When you are ready to go live, open the same trade manually at your broker (IG, CMC, Pepperstone, etc.).
How realistic is the paper trading?: Spread, commission, overnight swap, position sizing in contracts — all modelled per broker. The mechanics are identical to IG and CMC so that going live requires no conceptual adjustment.
Can I connect my broker?: Not yet. Direct broker integration (OAuth with IG Markets) is on the roadmap post-fundraise. For now, you place real orders manually at your broker after proving the edge on paper.

Is there a free tier?: Yes. Free gives you 10 signal requests a day, full paper trading, and full edge analytics. No credit card required.
How much is Pro?: £10/month, with a 14-day free trial. Pro adds unlimited signals, the AI trade journal, daily morning briefing, alerts, and CSV export.
Can I cancel any time?: Yes. No lock-in, no penalty. We also do not auto-extend your trial without an explicit prompt.

Where does the market data come from?: Yahoo Finance during the MVP phase. Twelve Data and Polygon.io are on the roadmap as data quality and instrument coverage demands grow.
Is Traderwise FCA-authorised?: Traderwise is an educational platform with simulated paper trading. It does not hold client funds, execute trades, or provide personalised investment advice — so FCA authorisation is not required for this scope. See our risk disclosure for full detail.
Is anything I do on Traderwise investment advice?: No. All signals and analysis are educational. You alone are responsible for what you do with them at your broker.

The fastest way to understand Traderwise is to open the app and try a signal.