It's the question we hear most from new traders: "With so many indicators, signals, charts, tools... where do I even begin?"
Fair question. altFINS packs a lot in — because trading ideas come from a lot of different places. Here's a simple map of the four main entry points, and when to reach for each one.
Start with the Screener
Best for: "Show me what's moving right now"
The Screener is the fastest way to go from thousands of assets to a shortlist worth looking at. With 100+ pre-built filters, you don't need to know exactly what you're looking for — just pick a theme and let the filter do the work:
Assets in Uptrend (see results) — filter for confirmed bullish trend structure
Breaking Resistance (see results) — assets pushing through key levels with momentum
Approaching Support (see results) — assets defending a level worth watching
Buying Dips in Uptrend (see results) — pullback entries within a larger bullish move
Ten minutes with the Screener each morning is usually enough to build your watchlist for the day.
Three ways to find ready-to-go Trade Setups
Best for: "I want a ready-made setup, not a raw chart"
AI Chart Patterns, AI Trade Setups and Technical Analysis sections do the pattern-spotting and trade setups for you.
Instead of scrolling charts hunting for triangles, flags, or head-and-shoulders formations yourself, altFINS scans for them continuously and surfaces complete trade setups — pattern, entry zone, and key levels included.
It's the difference between studying charts and being handed the ones that already matter.
AI Trade Setups continuously generates structured trade ideas — entries, stops, targets — across 2,000+ assets, so you're never starting from a blank chart.
Want something more specific? The AI Copilot lets you build your own custom scan using plain language — no filter menus required. Just describe what you're after:
"Show me large-cap coins holding above their 50-day moving average with RSI below 50"
"Find altcoins forming a bullish MACD crossover this week"
Type the question, get the matching assets. It's the fastest way to test a hypothesis without touching a single filter dropdown.
Zoom out with Coin Picks
Best for: "I'm investing, not just trading this week"
Not every idea needs to play out in days. Coin Picks is built for longer-term conviction — curated investment ideas for traders thinking in weeks and months rather than intraday moves. It's the section to check when you want to build a core position, not just a quick trade.
Building an trading algo, app, AI Agent, or dashboard?
Take advantage of altFINS’ API + MCP server to accelerate your development, even with simple vibe coding with Claude integration. You don’t have to be a programmer anymore to create trading apps and algos.
altFINS’ API is the only API that includes 150+ indicators and 130+ signal types already pre-calculated so you don’t waste time or credits when developing, backtesting, etc.
Learn more here.
Bonus to VIPs: Free $10K Prop Trading Challenge
We just launched a special offer and we want to make sure you don't miss it.
For a limited time, every qualifying altFINS Yearly and Lifetime plan comes at 50% off - and includes a complimentary $10,000 Prop Trading Challenge. No separate fee. No catch. This is typically priced at $259 by our partner.
Pass the challenge and you get access to a funded trading account, with $10K in capital. You keep 70–90% of profit you generate on that $10K. If you earn 20% profit, you get to keep $1,400- $1,800 of that! You don't risk your own capital.
If you’re an existing member with Essential and Premium Annual plan or any Lifetime plan, email us requesting $10K challenge at [email protected]
If you’re not a VIP, consider taking advantage of this special offer.
The $10K Prop Trading Challenge is typically priced at $219 but it’s now bundled for free in our Annual (Essential and Premium) plans and all Lifetime plans.
Learn more here.