Crypto Market Scanner for Whole-Market Discovery
PriceWatch is a Windows desktop crypto market scanner that monitors all markets for your chosen exchange and quote asset, checks 30-second, 1-minute, and 5-minute percentage moves, blocks rapid re-triggers with a repeat-delay setting, runs liquidity and candle-quality checks after a trigger, and shows the whole process on-screen before you ever move from TEST to LIVE.
What is a crypto market scanner?
A crypto market scanner is software that monitors many markets at once and surfaces the pairs that match your chosen conditions, so you do not have to rely on a small watchlist or constant manual chart-checking.
In PriceWatch, that workflow starts with the exchange settings, the quote asset selector, and the Number of QA Markets to Track count. You can monitor all markets for that quote asset or focus on selected markets only, then tell PriceWatch whether to watch for increases, decreases, or both kinds of movement.
The scanner then evaluates 30-second, 1-minute, and 5-minute percentage-change thresholds. If more than one threshold is hit together, the shortest timeframe gets recorded first. That is a lot more concrete than a generic watchlist, and it directly addresses the pain point of missing moves because you were only watching a few familiar coins.
A watchlist helps you remember. A scanner helps you discover.
Watchlist-first workflow
- Starts with coins you already know
- Good for staying organised
- Works well for familiar names
- Can miss moves outside the shortlist
Scanner-first workflow
- Starts with broader market coverage
- Better for surfacing unusual movement early
- Built for whole-market discovery
- Helps widen the field before analysis
If you want the deeper breakdown, start with Watchlist vs Whole-Market Monitoring.
What PriceWatch actually does when a market starts moving
It watches the whole field, not just your favourites
PriceWatch can monitor all available markets for the selected exchange and quote asset, while also respecting market-cap-group filters and exclusions. That is the core answer to the pain point of missed moves outside a narrow shortlist.
It uses explicit trigger logic, not vague “AI alerts”
You set the 30-second, 1-minute, and 5-minute percentage-change thresholds, choose which ones are active, and configure a repeat-trigger delay so the same fast market does not keep firing noise back at you every few moments.
It filters triggers before strategy execution
After a trigger, PriceWatch can check minimum daily volume, compare the last candle volume against the previous 250-candle average, and test whether the candle body is meaningful versus the full high-low spike range. Weak setups can fail here before a strategy ever starts.
It shows you exactly what happened
The Running Screen shows exchange, quote asset, TEST or LIVE mode, fund and pot values, active strategy counts, in-position counts, trigger totals, and session P/L, while the Live Feed logs triggers, strategy starts, buys, sells, closes, and errors in real time.
How a scanner-first workflow looks in practice
Choose the exact market universe to scan
Select the exchange, the quote asset, and whether PriceWatch should monitor all quote-asset markets or just specific markets. The QA market count updates so you can see the size of the field you are covering.
Define the price-move logic that matters
Enable the 30-second, 1-minute, and or 5-minute percentage-change triggers you want, decide whether to watch for increases or decreases, and set a repeat-trigger delay to cut down noisy re-fires.
Let PriceWatch test whether the trigger is worth acting on
When a market fires, PriceWatch can require minimum daily volume, stronger-than-average recent candle volume, and healthier candle-body structure before allowing strategy execution.
See the result live, then review it historically
Use the Running Screen and Live Feed to watch triggers, strategies, buys, sells, and closes as they happen, then use the Records dashboard and tables to inspect trigger history, trade history, and market-pair results later.
That keeps discovery, validation, and risk decisions in the right order.
Who this is useful for
Cautious Carl
You want more structure without jumping straight into LIVE trading.
Strategy Steve
You want broader discovery before analysis, not after.
Power-User Pete
You want more coverage without living in charts all day.
Why local execution matters
For many traders, the practical trust question is simple: where do your keys live? PriceWatch documentation states exchange API keys are stored on your machine in encrypted form rather than being transmitted to PriceWatch servers. That does not remove market risk, but it does change the trust model.
You keep more control over the setup. You reduce dependence on a cloud-held-key workflow. You make privacy part of the operating design instead of an afterthought.
For a deeper trust comparison, see Cloud Trading Bot vs Local Trading Software.
Scanner vs watchlist vs charting tool
Use a watchlist when you already know what you want to follow.
Use a scanner when you want broader market discovery before narrowing the field.
Use a charting tool when you want deeper visual analysis on a smaller set of candidates.
If you want the workflow comparison, read PriceWatch vs TradingView for Crypto Discovery Workflows.
Choose your next step
Free Trial
Start with TEST mode first
Get a feel for the workflow before you risk anything real.
TEST Mode Only
Own the software for practice
Use paper-trading and workflow practice to build confidence first.
Full Access
Move to LIVE when ready
Treat LIVE as the next decision in a process, not a default starting point.
Frequently asked questions
What is a crypto market scanner?
A crypto market scanner is software that monitors many markets at once and surfaces the pairs that match your chosen conditions, helping you discover candidates earlier than a narrow watchlist workflow. In PriceWatch, that means selecting an exchange, choosing a quote asset such as USDT or BTC, then scanning all available markets for that setup instead of checking charts one by one.
How does PriceWatch actually scan the market?
PriceWatch market monitoring gathers price data every 5 seconds, checks 30-second, 1-minute, and 5-minute percentage-change triggers, and records the shortest qualifying trigger first if more than one fires together. After that it can run volume and candle-quality pre-checks before starting a strategy on the triggered market.
How is a crypto market scanner different from a watchlist?
A watchlist helps you follow coins you already know. A scanner helps you discover unusual movement across a wider field before you narrow the list. PriceWatch does this with exchange-wide market monitoring, repeat-trigger delays, pre-strategy validation, and a Live Feed showing exactly what the program is doing as it runs.
What does the user actually see while PriceWatch is scanning?
The Running Screen shows the selected exchange and quote asset, TEST or LIVE mode, active strategy counts, strategies in position, session profit and loss, trigger totals, and a Live Feed that logs trigger events, strategy starts, buys, sells, closes, and errors in real time.
Can I use PriceWatch in TEST mode before going LIVE?
Yes. PriceWatch offers TEST mode so traders can validate market monitoring, trigger thresholds, pre-strategy checks, notifications, and strategy logic before moving to LIVE use.
Is PriceWatch a cloud platform?
No. PriceWatch is desktop software for Windows. Product documentation states exchange API keys are stored locally on your machine in encrypted form rather than being transmitted to PriceWatch servers.