Not every signal ARIA sends carries the same weight. The phase classification tells you the conviction level, how much to size, and what targets are in play. Phase A sits at the top. When you see it, every filter passed cleanly, with no borderline calls and no compromises.
Phase A is a continuation signal, meaning price is moving in the direction of the higher timeframe trend. The H4 and M15 must be aligned in the same direction with no conflict. The setup must occur in a kill zone. The zone quality must be high. And crucially, there must be structural evidence on M15 that the move is beginning, not just approaching the zone.
Because conviction is maximum, Phase A signals use full position size: the full 0.5% risk per trade that ARIA recommends. Targets are set at 5R for TP1 and 7R for TP2. This means on a $10,000 account, a single Phase A win at TP1 returns $250 from a $50 risk.
"Phase A is the reason you have the patience to sit out Phase C. You wait for the conviction setup, then you press."
When you receive a Phase A signal, the message will clearly state "PHASE A: CONTINUATION" at the top. The confidence score will typically be 7.5 or above. Both TP1 and TP2 will be listed. The model will be LC-1 or LC-2A. If you see all of this, this is the setup you've been waiting for.
Open your broker platform the moment the signal comes through. Kill zone moves are fast. Place a buy or sell limit at the exact entry price. Not an approximation; the exact number. Set your stop loss at the exact SL level with no adjustment. TP1 is your primary target; if your broker supports two take profits, set TP2 on a split position. Pay attention to the invalidation condition. If it triggers before you're filled, cancel the pending order immediately. And once you're live, don't touch the stop loss.
"Most traders fail not because the market is against them. They fail because they trade against themselves."
THE M15 ARCHITECT