Methodology for the Analysis of Prices for Currencies, Cryptocurrencies, Stocks, Indices, and Commodities
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Data Sources
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Forecasting Framework
- Automatically generated statistical calculations
- Manually adjusted parameters by analysts in case of market anomalies
- Consensus opinions and survey-based insights from independent platforms
Technical Analysis Tools
- A gauge (speedometer) showing the aggregated sentiment: Strong Bullish, Bullish, Neutral, Bearish, or Strong Bearish.
- A signal panel displaying the current status of 21 individual technical indicators
Timeframes Used
Forecast Blocks
- Short-term: 1 week, 1 month
- Medium-term: up to 1 year
- Long-term: up to 15 years
- Daily Low (Minimum Price)
- Daily High (Maximum Price)
- Average (Average Price)
Stock Forecasts and Analyst Consensus
- Public analyst rankings
- Institutional commentary
- Investment platform surveys
Fundamental Factors Considered
- Macroeconomic data: interest rates, inflation etc.
- Corporate fundamentals: earnings reports, revenue growth, debt ratios etc.
Traders Union relies on trusted third-party providers to obtain accurate and up-to-date information for price forecasting, fundamental analysis, and market research. These sources supply various types of data depending on the asset class and analytical purpose.
Multi-Asset Data Providers
Used for price quotes, historical data, and fundamental indicators across different markets (stocks, indices, forex, crypto):
Twelve Data |
Real-time and historical data for stocks, forex, ETFs, indices, commodities and cryptocurrencies. |
Twelve Financial Modeling Prep |
Financial statements, valuation ratios, and key company metrics. |
Polygon.io |
Institutional-grade market data for stocks, options, forex, and crypto. |
Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Used primarily for real-time cryptocurrency price quotes and trading data:
Crypto Data Platform
Used for price quotes, historical data, and fundamental indicators across different markets (stocks, indices, forex, crypto):
| CoinMarketCap | Used extensively for a wide range of cryptocurrency-related data, including trading volume, circulating supply, exchange listings, historical charts, and on-chain metrics. |
Traders Union uses a proprietary forecasting model that integrates multiple analytical layers, including quantitative data, historical price behavior, and expert input. Forecasts may rely on:
Forecast models are updated regularly. Short-term models may refresh every 60 minutes, while longer-term projections are recalculated daily or in response to significant market developments.
No forecasting model can guarantee 100% accuracy. Financial markets are inherently volatile and influenced by a wide range of unpredictable economic, geopolitical, and psychological factors. Therefore, all forecasts provided are indicative in nature and should not be solely relied upon for making trading or investment decisions. Traders Union assumes no liability for losses incurred as a result of using any forecast, signal, or analytical material published on the website.
The Technical Analysis section may be presented in two formats:
The Traders Union Technical Analysis system aggregates signals from a comprehensive set of 21 indicators. Each indicator contributes to the overall sentiment reading (Strong Bullish, Bullish, Neutral, Bearish, or Strong Bearish), unless its signal is classified as Neutral, in which case it is excluded from the aggregate result.
Below is the list of indicators used, along with their standard calculation parameters:
| Moving Average | Simple or Exponential, various periods |
| RSI (Relative Strength Index) | RSI(14) |
| CCI (Commodity Channel Index) | CCI(20) |
| Awesome Oscillator | AO(5,34) |
| ADX (Average Directional Index) | ADX(14) |
| MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) | MACD(12,26) |
| Williams %R | Williams %R(14) |
| Ultimate Oscillator | Ultimate Oscillator(7,14,28) |
| Stochastic RSI | Stochastic RSI(14) |
| Bull Bear Power | BBP(13) |
| HMA (Hull Moving Average) | HMA(5,9) |
| Ichimoku Cloud | Ichimoku(52) |
| PPO (Percentage Price Oscillator) | PO(12,26,9) |
| Momentum | Momentum(20) |
As an additional tool, Pivot Points may be displayed — calculated based on the previous period’s high, low, and close. These serve as reference levels to identify potential support and resistance zones in short-term market analysis.
Indicators that fall into the Neutral zone are excluded from the aggregated reading.
Technical indicators are based on historical price data and market patterns. However, past performance does not guarantee future outcomes, and Traders Union does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or effectiveness of any technical indicator or its aggregated interpretation. These tools are intended for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for investment decisions.
The timeframe of technical indicators depends on the forecast horizon and affects both signal sensitivity and depth. Traders Union applies the following standard timeframes:
Some pages may feature forecast blocks that present estimated directional scenarios for asset prices across different time horizons:
These forecasts are based on advanced statistical techniques that evaluate historical price patterns, trend strength, and market behavior to determine the most probable future scenarios.
For each statistically processed forecast, three development scenarios are calculated to represent a realistic range of possible outcomes:
| Minimum Price | The lowest projected price within the selected forecast period |
| Maximum Price | The highest projected price within the selected forecast period |
| Average Price | The mean value based on historical patterns and statistical modeling |
In short-term forecasts, these values are labeled as:
Key Analytical Methods Used:
Used for price quotes, historical data, and fundamental indicators across different markets (stocks, indices, forex, crypto):
| Mathematical and statistical analysis: | Modeling, adaptive forecasting techniques, correlation models, spectral analysis, quantum analysis, and derivative multiple analysis |
| Risk assessment models: | Alpha and beta coefficients, Sharpe ratio, volatility-adjusted returns |
Backtesting and Accuracy Control:
All models are subject to regular backtesting against historical data. Forecast deviations are monitored to assess statistical accuracy, and models are recalibrated as needed to maintain optimal performance.
Forecasts are based on historical data and statistical models. However, Traders Union does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or future reliability of any forecast presented. Past price behavior does not guarantee future performance, and forecast scenarios should be interpreted as probabilistic estimates, not as investment advice or price guarantees. Use of this information is at your own discretion and risk.
Stock price forecasts may also incorporate analyst survey results conducted by independent research platforms. These reflect collective expectations regarding stock performance and may be sourced from:
To support such forecasts, Traders Union uses data from platforms such as Twelve Data and Financial Modeling Prep, however, Traders Union does not bear responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the data provided by these third-party sources.
In addition to technical signals, forecasts and analysis may incorporate fundamental variables such as:
Quotes and Charts
Charts and price data on Traders Union pages are based on feeds from third-party data providers and serve as a core visual tool for market analysis.
| Price Display | All chart prices are shown based on the closing price of each bar (candlestick) within the selected display period. |
| Real-Time Price | A real-time price feed may also be displayed alongside the chart. While close to real-time, this feed may be subject to a delay of several seconds, depending on the asset class and data provider. |
All price forecasts and predictions are provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered as investment advice. Market prices can be influenced by unpredictable events. Forecasts may change based on current market conditions. Traders Union recommends applying proper risk management strategies when making investment decisions.
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