# Start

Begins evaluation when a matching signal arrives.

Node ID: `start` · Category: Flow · Minimum plan: Free and above

Human page: https://docs.orbi.gg/nodes/start

## How it works

Every graph has exactly one Start. It makes connected paths active; it is not a timer or a trade by itself.

Connect it to a signal source, or to Balance before your wallet signal paths. Completely disconnected draft nodes do not run.

## Settings

No configurable settings.

### Stored defaults

```json
{}
```

## Connections

These lists show compatible node types, not approval of every graph. Branch, position context, subscription, no-cycle and complete-exit rules also apply. A node cannot connect to itself.

Accepts from: None

Connects to: [SEC reports](https://docs.orbi.gg/nodes/sec-filings), [Company news](https://docs.orbi.gg/nodes/company-news), [Aegis wallet feed](https://docs.orbi.gg/nodes/aegis-wallet-feed), [Wallet signal](https://docs.orbi.gg/nodes/wallet-signal), [Runner potential](https://docs.orbi.gg/nodes/runner-potential), [Balance](https://docs.orbi.gg/nodes/balance-check)

## Before you run

- Graphs run in response to matching source events. Saving a graph does not automatically start it.

[Full graph rules](https://docs.orbi.gg/guides/graphs) · [Paper assumptions](https://docs.orbi.gg/guides/paper-trading)