This page explains the main BTC Up/Down dashboard in plain language. The short version: use the dashboard to read the current round, compare it with recent history, and use paper trading to practice your review process without placing real orders through PolyDashboard.
The live round view shows current UP and DOWN market prices, round timing, BTC reference movement, and chart context. The purpose is to keep the round readable while it is moving quickly. Market prices and BTC reference prices are separate inputs, so do not treat one as a perfect explanation for the other.
The chart panels help you check whether the market is moving with BTC, lagging behind it, or repricing faster than the reference movement. Previous rounds are useful because short markets often feel obvious only after they close. Looking back helps you see whether your read was consistent or just reactive.
The paper trading simulator is best used like a structured notebook. Pick a side, choose a virtual order size, and review how the position changes during the round. The goal is not to prove that a live strategy works. The goal is to make timing, sizing, and exit decisions easier to inspect.
Z-Index compares the current round with similar historical moments. It can help frame a question, but it should not answer the question by itself. When the score looks strong, still check the chart, the price gap, round progress, and whether the underlying data is fresh.