Confidence is about evidence quality
A stronger signal generally means the market view has more usable information for the requested item and hub. Missing sides of the book, very wide spreads or limited depth reduce how much confidence you should place in a simple headline valuation.
Freshness matters
Market orders change continuously. A fresh snapshot is more useful than an older one, but even fresh data can change between loading the page and placing an order in EVE. Always verify large transactions in-game before committing.
Notices are prompts, not verdicts
A “wide spread” or similar notice means the market deserves attention. It does not mean the system knows the future price. Use the notice to decide whether to compare hubs, inspect order depth or wait for better conditions.
High value + low confidence deserves manual review
The larger the ISK decision, the more useful it is to cross-check the item. Open it in Market Search, compare multiple hubs and use the quantity you actually intend to trade.
Methodology
For details about data sources, caching and fitting/intelligence sources, see EveDashboard Data & Methodology.