schema_version: factor_rfc_template.v1 factor_id: FACTOR_ID_HERE hypothesis: Describe the directional hypothesis. market_regime_applicability: [bull, bear, sideways] horizon: short decay_half_life: 10 input_fields: - field_name: input_field_1 formula_id: FORMULA_ID_HERE data_quality_requirements: - source_type: GAS_AUTO expected_edge_formula: edge = ... conflict_precedence: gate_precedence position_sizing_impact: none exit_impact: none golden_cases: - case_id: golden_case_1 shadow_start_date: "2026-06-07" activation_threshold: 70 retirement_condition: no edge improvement for 90 days owner: engine_owner