Chips vs Radar: Which ChipEye Tool Should You Use First?
The radar narrows 200 contracts to a shortlist. The chip chart decides whether the shortlist is worth trading. Using them in the wrong order wastes time.
The one-line difference
Radar answers “what is strong?” Chips answer “is there room?” The radar is a filter. The chip chart is a structure check.
| Strong Coin Radar | Chip Distribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary question | Which coins are outperforming with liquidity? | Where is supply, who is trapped, and is the move extended? |
| Inputs | 24h volume, price change, OI change, volatility, coin/BTC ratio, market cap | 400 candles, volume at price, OI distribution, funding |
| Output | A ranked, filterable list of 200 contracts | Profit ratio, peaks, patterns, bias score, key levels |
| Best moment | Start of a session; scanning for candidates | Before entering; checking resistance and invalidation |
Use the radar first when…
- You have no watchlist and want to see where money is moving.
- You want to filter by liquidity, OI change or relative strength.
- You need to avoid thin coins with fake strength.
Use chips first when…
- You already have a candidate and need to decide whether to chase.
- Price is approaching an old high or a long consolidation zone.
- You want to know whether a breakout has overhead supply.
A practical loop
- Radar: filter to liquid coins with positive coin/BTC strength and rising OI.
- Chips: open each candidate and check the nearest trapped peak, profit ratio and pattern.
- Futures: confirm whether the move is new money or short covering, and whether funding is already crowded.
- Back to radar: compare the finalists on volatility and relative strength, then choose the cleanest structure.
What each tool cannot do
The radar cannot see cost basis, so it cannot tell whether a rally is running into trapped supply. The chip chart cannot rank 200 coins by liquidity and momentum, so it is a poor discovery tool. Together they cover each other's blind spots.
FAQ
Can I only use one of the tools?
Yes. The radar works as a standalone scanner and the chip chart works as a standalone structure tool. Using both is simply faster than rebuilding the missing context by hand.
Which is better for day trading?
For intraday work, the radar finds momentum and the chip chart with 4-hour candles provides structure. Neither replaces risk management or execution discipline.