Why We Retired K Props for May–July 2026
Why We Retired K Props for May–July 2026
Signal Syndicate retired the K props lane for the May–July 2026 window after a structured courtroom review. This is a transparency report, not a picks recap.
What we measured
The Phase 70 review examined 34 graded K-prop rows in the May–July window. Aggregate ROI landed near -10.2% in the advisory shadow configuration — materially below our promotion threshold.
Courtroom outcome
| Model role | K verdict posture |
|---|---|
| DeepSeek | RETIRE |
| Qwen | MONITOR_WEEKLY |
| Llama | RETIRE / MONITOR blend |
Majority: RETIRE. The lane remains documented for learning; it is not promoted to production-facing signals.
What this means for users
- No locks language — estimates and research only.
- Retiring a lane is a feature, not a failure — we show drawdowns and misses alongside wins.
- Related public explainers live on the Blog tab; full methodology stays in this library — starting with the promotion gate this lane was judged against.
Related reading
- Blog: market efficiency and calibration concepts (public SEO)
- Performance tab: trust & calibration (demo)
Research only · estimates only · not betting advice · past results ≠ future performance.