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    • Pentarch - Cycle Phase Detection

    Cycle phase detection indicator. Identifies market position across five distinct phases: accumulation, markup, distribution, climax, and decline.

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    In Plain English: Think of markets like ocean tides—they go through predictable patterns. Pentarch helps you see which part of the pattern you're in right now. It's like a weather forecast for price movement.

    What You'll See on Your Chart: Pentarch shows 5 colored labels that appear above or below price candles. Each label tells you what's happening:

    • 🟣 TD (Touchdown) = "Accumulation phase detected—downward exhaustion"
    • 🟢 IGN (Ignition) = "Upward momentum is starting—markup phase beginning"
    • 🟡 WRN (Warning) = "Price is getting stretched—distribution phase"
    • 🟠 CAP (Climax) = "Upward exhaustion detected—climax phase"
    • 🔴 BDN (Breakdown) = "Downward pressure detected—decline phase"

    How It Works (The Simple Version): Pentarch checks 4 things before showing an event:

    1. Is the overall market mood bullish or bearish?
    2. Is price far from the average, or close to it?
    3. Is momentum building or fading?
    4. Did the price bar actually close (not just flicker during trading)?

    Only when all 4 checks pass does a label appear. This reduces noise.

    Beginner Starting Point: Just observe the events for 1-2 weeks. Notice how TD and IGN often appear during accumulation/markup phases, while WRN and CAP appear during distribution/climax phases. The patterns will start to make sense!

    🎓 What are "market cycles"?

    Markets don't move in straight lines—they move in repeating patterns called cycles. A typical cycle has 5 phases:

    1. Accumulation: Quiet buying after a decline (TD event)
    2. Markup: Prices start climbing as more buyers join (IGN event)
    3. Distribution: Selling begins near the top (WRN event)
    4. Climax: The peak before reversal (CAP event)
    5. Decline: Prices fall as sellers dominate (BDN event)

    Understanding which phase you're in provides context for market conditions.

    🎓 Master this indicator with our free lessons: Lesson: Market Regime Recognition

    🎯 Core Functionality Beginner Friendly

    Pentarch displays event labels when four-layer detection conditions align at bar close. Five event types appear as colored labels on the chart:

    • TD (Touchdown) - Label below candle
    • IGN (Ignition) - Label below candle
    • WRN (Warning) - Label above candle
    • CAP (Climax) - Label above candle
    • BDN (Breakdown) - Label above candle

    Color Customization: Multiple color palettes available in settings. Default palette: TD (purple), IGN (teal), WRN (yellow), CAP (orange), BDN (red). All event colors can be customized to individual preferences.

    Detection Method: Four-layer confirmation system:

    Layer What It Checks
    1. Regime classification Which market phase is active (accumulation, markup, distribution, or markdown)
    2. Pilot line distance Distance between price and the dynamic moving average baseline
    3. Momentum validation Strength and direction of price movement
    4. Bar close confirmation Signal confirmed only after candle closes (prevents repainting)

    Events appear only when all four layers align.

    Timeframe Compatibility: Works on all timeframes.

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    Pentarch All 5 Signal Types on Live Chart

    We'll add a chart showing all five signal types (TD, IGN, WRN, CAP, BDN) labeled on a live Bitcoin or S&P 500 chart.

    ⚙️ Settings

    Available configuration options:

    Setting Options Default
    Alert Toggles TD, IGN, WRN, CAP, BDN (individual on/off) All enabled
    Color Palette 5 preset schemes available Scheme 1
    Label Position Above/Below candle Auto-positioned
    Label Size Small, Medium, Large Medium

    Note: Color customization available for all five event types in indicator settings.

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    Pentarch Settings Panel Configuration

    We'll add a screenshot of the TradingView settings panel showing all configuration options and signal toggles.

    To match the chart appearance used in our documentation and tutorials, configure your TradingView candle settings as follows:

    Setting Recommended Value Notes
    Body Green / Red Standard up/down colors (enable "Color bars based on previous close")
    Borders Off (unchecked) Disable candle borders for cleaner appearance
    Wick Grey Use neutral grey for wicks to reduce visual noise

    How to Configure:

    1. Right-click on your chart and select Settings (or click the gear icon)
    2. Navigate to the Symbol tab → Candles section
    3. Enable "Color bars based on previous close"
    4. Set Body colors to green (up) and red (down)
    5. Uncheck Borders to disable them
    6. Set Wick color to grey

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    📊 Educational Example: Bitcoin (December 2024)

    (Historical observation for educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Past performance does not indicate future results.)

    Observed Signal Sequence:

    Date Signal Price Phase
    Dec 15 TD $42,500 Accumulation conditions detected
    Dec 18 IGN $43,800 Markup conditions detected
    Dec 22 WRN $47,200 Distribution conditions detected
    Dec 26 Price $44,900 Price change observed

    Pattern Observed: TD → IGN → WRN → Price decline

    Outcome: +$4,700 move from TD to WRN peak, then -$2,300 decline from WRN.

    This example shows historical signal appearance. Individual interpretation and outcomes vary. No pattern guarantees any specific outcome.

    🔢 The Five Cycle Events Beginner Friendly

    Note on Colors: Pentarch includes multiple color palettes for the five event labels. Default palette: TD (purple), IGN (teal), WRN (yellow), CAP (orange), BDN (red). Colors can be customized in indicator settings.

    📊 Event Sequence Flow

    How the 5 cycle events progress from early accumulation to late breakdown:

    TD → IGN → WRN → CAP → BDN ↩

    Legend: TD = Accumulation | IGN = Ignition | WRN = Warning | CAP = Climax | BDN = Breakdown | ↩ = May restart cycle

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    Pentarch Complete Event Sequence Example

    We'll add a chart example showing how events progress through a complete cycle (TD→IGN→WRN→CAP→BDN).

    🟣 TD — Touchdown (Accumulation Phase)

    Visual Display:"TD" label appears below candle
    Default Color:Purple (customizable)

    Detection Conditions:

    • Price extended below Pilot Line threshold
    • Oversold regime conditions present
    • NanoFlow momentum validates
    • All conditions confirm at bar close

    Phase Indication: Accumulation phase conditions detected. Indicates potential transition from decline into accumulation.

    Example: Stock declines from $100 to $85, TD event appears → Accumulation phase identified.

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    TD Signal (Touchdown - Accumulation)

    We'll add a chart showing the purple "TD" label appearing below a candle during accumulation phase.

    🩵 IGN — Ignition (Markup Phase)

    Visual Display:"IGN" label appears below candle
    Default Color:Teal (customizable)

    Detection Conditions:

    • Momentum breakout conditions met
    • Bullish structure shift confirmed
    • All four detection layers aligned
    • Bar close confirmation

    Phase Indication: Markup phase beginning detected. Indicates potential transition from accumulation into bullish momentum.

    Example: After TD at $85, IGN appears at $87 → Markup phase identified.

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    IGN Signal (Ignition - Markup)

    We'll add a chart showing the teal "IGN" label appearing below a candle during markup phase initiation.

    🟡 WRN — Warning (Distribution Phase)

    Visual Display:"WRN" label appears above candle
    Default Color:Yellow (customizable)

    Detection Conditions:

    • Price extended above Pilot Line threshold
    • Overbought regime conditions present
    • Momentum weakening characteristics
    • Distribution phase indicators present

    Phase Indication: Distribution phase conditions detected. Indicates potential transition from markup into distribution.

    Example: Stock rallies to $115, WRN appears → Distribution phase identified.

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    WRN Signal (Warning - Distribution)

    We'll add a chart showing the yellow "WRN" label appearing above a candle during distribution phase.

    🟠 CAP — Climax (Climax Phase)

    Visual Display:"CAP" label appears above candle
    Default Color:Orange (customizable)

    Detection Conditions:

    • Extreme extension from Pilot Line threshold
    • Climax exhaustion across all layers
    • Peak momentum characteristics
    • Bar close confirmation

    Phase Indication: Climax phase conditions detected. Indicates late-cycle exhaustion characteristics.

    Example: After WRN at $115, CAP appears at $120 → Climax phase identified.

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    CAP Signal (Climax - Peak Exhaustion)

    We'll add a chart showing the orange "CAP" label appearing above a candle during climax/exhaustion phase.

    🔴 BDN — Breakdown (Decline Phase)

    Visual Display:"BDN" label appears above candle
    Default Color:Red (customizable)

    Detection Conditions:

    • Bearish structure break confirmed
    • Decline phase characteristics present
    • Four-layer bearish alignment
    • Bar close confirmation

    Phase Indication: Decline phase initiation detected. Indicates transition from climax into decline cycle.

    Example: After CAP at $120, BDN appears at $113 → Decline phase identified.

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    BDN Signal (Breakdown - Decline)

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    ✅ Knowledge Check

    Question: Which Pentarch events are considered "Early-Cycle" events?

    📚 Event Sequence Patterns Intermediate

    Pentarch displays various event sequences. Some observed patterns include:

    Full Cycle Pattern:

    TD → IGN → WRN → CAP → BDN
(Complete cycle: Accumulation through Decline)

    Partial Cycle Patterns:

    TD → IGN (Early cycle only)
WRN → CAP (Late cycle only)
IGN → WRN (Markup to distribution)

    Reversal Patterns:

    BDN → TD → IGN (Decline to markup reversal)
CAP → BDN → TD (Climax to accumulation)

    Interpretation of these patterns varies based on individual methodology. No pattern guarantees any specific outcome.

    📖 Educational Example: S&P 500 Futures (January 2025)

    (Historical observation for educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Past performance does not indicate future results.)

    4-Hour Chart — Full Cycle Observation:

    Date/Time Signal Price Phase Notes
    Jan 5, 8am TD 4,650 Accumulation Oversold conditions
    Jan 6, 4pm IGN 4,685 Markup Momentum breakout
    Jan 9, 12pm WRN 4,755 Distribution Extended conditions
    Jan 10, 8am CAP 4,780 Climax Exhaustion detected
    Jan 11, 4pm BDN 4,720 Decline Structure break

    Observed Move: TD to CAP = +130 points, CAP to BDN = -60 points

    Pattern Type: Complete five-event cycle observed over 6 days.

    This example demonstrates event appearance sequence. Individual interpretation and subsequent actions vary.

    🎯 The Pilot Line — Trend Reference Intermediate

    Visual Display: Line on chart tracking dynamic trend position

    Functionality:

    • Adaptive trend line adjusts to price movement
    • Serves as reference for event distance calculations
    • Changes color based on regime classification
    • Updates continuously with each bar

    Distance Measurement:

    • TD events: Price extended below line
    • IGN events: Price structure shifts bullish relative to line
    • WRN events: Price extended above line
    • CAP events: Extreme extension above line
    • BDN events: Price breaks below line bearishly

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    Pentarch Pilot Line and Regime Bar Coloring

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    Color States:

    • Blue = Bearish regime identified
    • Green = Bullish regime identified
    • Gray = Neutral/transitional conditions

    Pilot Line provides visual reference for cycle position. Interpretation varies by individual approach.

    🎨 Regime Bar Colors — Market Structure Visualization Intermediate

    Visual Display: Candle body colors change based on regime classification

    Color Meanings:

    Color Regime Conditions
    Green Bullish Price structure shows bullish characteristics
    Red Bearish Price structure shows bearish characteristics
    Gray Neutral Transitional or unclear structure

    Functionality:

    • Updates every bar based on regime analysis
    • Provides visual context for event appearance
    • Independent of event generation

    Relationship to Events:

    • IGN events appear during bullish regime transitions
    • BDN events appear during bearish regime transitions
    • TD/WRN/CAP can appear in various regimes

    Regime colors provide structure context. Individual interpretation varies.

    Remember: Gray (neutral) regime bars indicate transitional periods where event reliability decreases. TD and IGN events during clear green/red regime bars have more context than events during gray choppy periods. Regime clarity provides better context for analysis.

    ⚡ NanoFlow — Momentum Component Intermediate

    Visual Display: Momentum oscillator in separate panel below chart

    Functionality:

    • Measures short-term momentum characteristics
    • Oscillates between -100 and +100
    • Color-coded: Green (bullish momentum), Red (bearish momentum)
    • Updates each bar

    Event Relationship:

    • IGN events require bullish momentum validation
    • BDN events require bearish momentum validation
    • TD/WRN/CAP require specific momentum thresholds

    Zero Line:

    • Above zero = Bullish momentum characteristics
    • Below zero = Bearish momentum characteristics
    • Crosses provide momentum shift indication

    NanoFlow contributes to detection system. Not intended as standalone analysis tool.

    🔄 Four-Layer Detection System Advanced

    📊 Event Detection Process

    Price → L1: Regime → L2: Pilot → L3: NanoFlow → L4: Confirm → Event or Wait

    ⚡ Layer Priority: Layer 1 (Regime Classification) is the most critical filter. If Layer 1 fails, the event is rejected regardless of other layers. All 4 layers must confirm for event to fire.

    Technical Methodology:

    Layer 1: Regime Classification

    • Analyzes price structure patterns
    • Identifies bullish, bearish, or neutral conditions
    • Provides foundational context for events

    Layer 2: Pilot Line Distance

    • Measures price extension from adaptive trend line
    • Calculates relative distance thresholds
    • Determines oversold/overbought conditions

    Layer 3: NanoFlow Momentum

    • Validates momentum characteristics
    • Confirms directional bias
    • Checks threshold requirements

    Layer 4: Bar Close Confirmation

    • All conditions must hold at bar close
    • Prevents mid-bar false events
    • Ensures stability before event display

    Event Generation: Events appear only when all four layers confirm simultaneously at bar close. No mid-bar events occur.

    ✅ Knowledge Check

    Question: How many detection layers must confirm simultaneously for a Pentarch event to appear?

    🔔 Alert Configuration Beginner Friendly

    Available Alert Options:

    Alert Type Trigger Condition Notification
    TD Alert TD event appears at bar close "Pentarch: TD event"
    IGN Alert IGN event appears at bar close "Pentarch: IGN event"
    WRN Alert WRN event appears at bar close "Pentarch: WRN event"
    CAP Alert CAP event appears at bar close "Pentarch: CAP event"
    BDN Alert BDN event appears at bar close "Pentarch: BDN event"

    Configuration:

    • Each alert can be enabled/disabled individually
    • Alerts fire once per event appearance
    • No duplicate alerts for same event
    • Compatible with TradingView alert system

    🔗 Integration with Other Indicators

    💡 Pentarch Works Best in Combination

    While Pentarch provides powerful cycle phase detection on its own, combining it with other Signal Pilot indicators creates confluence analysis. Here are common integration workflows:

    Pentarch + Janus Atlas (Levels Confluence)

    Workflow:

    1. TD or IGN event appears → Check if price is near a key Janus Atlas level (Daily Low, Weekly High, POC, VWAP, etc.)
    2. Level confluence = stronger context → Event at key support/resistance level provides additional confluence
    3. Expected outcome: Reversal events that align with structural levels have more confluence

    Example: TD event fires while price touches Janus Atlas Daily Low = support confluence detected

    Pentarch + Volume Oracle (Regime Confirmation)

    Workflow:

    1. TD or IGN event appears → Check Volume Oracle regime for volume confirmation
    2. Regime alignment → Bullish Pentarch event + Accumulation regime (green) = volume flow confirms cycle phase
    3. Expected outcome: Pentarch events aligned with Volume Oracle regime have confluence

    Example: IGN event fires while Volume Oracle shows Accumulation regime (green, 75%) = markup phase confluence detected

    Pentarch + OmniDeck (Multi-System Validation)

    Workflow:

    1. IGN event appears → Check OmniDeck Regime Box for trend context
    2. OmniDeck shows bullish regime → IGN event aligned with broader trend = confluence detected
    3. OmniDeck shows conflicting regime → Trend context conflict noted

    Example: IGN reversal event with OmniDeck showing bullish regime box = trend-aligned confluence

    Pentarch + Harmonic Oscillator (Momentum Confirmation)

    Workflow:

    1. TD or IGN event appears → Check if Harmonic Oscillator shows Bull or STRONG regime
    2. Momentum alignment → Pentarch reversal event + momentum shift = confluence detected
    3. Expected outcome: Event + momentum agreement provides additional context

    Example: IGN event fires while Harmonic Oscillator transitions from Bear to Bull = momentum confluence detected

    Pro Tip: The Trinity Workflow

    For maximum confluence, combine Pentarch (timing) + Janus Atlas (levels) + Volume Oracle (regime confirmation). Look for IGN/CAP events that occur at key levels with aligned regime (Accumulation for bullish events, Distribution for bearish events). This triple-confluence approach identifies the strongest confluence zones.

    See also: Complete Analysis Workflow Guide for detailed multi-indicator strategies.

    ⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

    Learn from Common Pitfalls

    These mistakes are frequently made by new Pentarch users. Avoid them to improve your results:

    Mistake #1: Ignoring Market Context

    The Problem: Not all events have equal context. TD/IGN events in choppy, ranging markets have less confluence. Analyzing events without considering market context reduces analysis quality.

    The Fix:

    • Confirm trend context first (use OmniDeck Regime Box or Pilot Line direction)
    • Higher timeframe events (4H, Daily) generally have cleaner context than 5-minute events
    • Look for confluence with other indicators (Janus Atlas levels, Volume Oracle regime)
    • Events during low-volume, narrow-range conditions have less context

    Remember: Quality over quantity. Look for high-confluence setups.

    Mistake #2: Ignoring Event Sequence Position

    The Problem: BDN event without prior CAP/WRN events = late-cycle event. Early-cycle events (TD → IGN) have different context than late-cycle events (BDN after extended move).

    The Fix:

    • Note TD and IGN events (early-cycle indicators)
    • Standalone BDN events indicate late-cycle conditions
    • Complete sequences (TD → IGN → WRN → CAP → BDN) are rare but significant
    • Partial sequences (TD → IGN) are more common

    Remember: Early events (TD/IGN) indicate different cycle phase than late events (BDN).

    Mistake #3: Using Excessively Low Timeframes

    The Problem: 1-minute and 5-minute charts produce many events, but noise increases and context clarity decreases.

    The Fix:

    • Start with 15-minute or 1-hour timeframes to learn event behavior
    • 4-hour and Daily timeframes provide clearest event context
    • Lower timeframes have more noise and less clarity
    • Higher timeframe context helps filter lower timeframe events

    Remember: Higher timeframes = cleaner events, lower noise, clearer context.

    Mistake #4: Ignoring Risk Context

    The Problem: Not all Pentarch events result in immediate reversals. Events indicate phase conditions, not guaranteed outcomes.

    The Fix:

    • Janus Atlas levels provide structural reference points
    • IGN events: Note nearby support levels for context
    • CAP events: Note nearby resistance levels for context
    • Risk management is essential for any analysis methodology

    Remember: Events provide phase identification. Risk management is separate from event detection.

    Mistake #5: Treating All Five Events as Identical

    The Problem: TD and WRN are "warning" events (early/late cycle warnings), while IGN and CAP are "confirmation" events (phase transitions). Each event serves a different purpose.

    Understanding each event:

    • TD (Touchdown): Early cycle warning - accumulation phase detected
    • IGN (Ignition): Momentum confirmation - markup phase detected
    • WRN (Warning): Late cycle warning - distribution warning detected
    • CAP (Climax): Exhaustion event - distribution phase detected
    • BDN (Breakdown): Breakdown event - markdown phase detected

    Note: TD and WRN are early/late cycle warnings. IGN, CAP, and BDN indicate phase transitions.

    Mistake #6: No Level Context

    The Problem: Analyzing events without knowing nearby structural levels provides incomplete context.

    The Fix:

    • Use Janus Atlas levels to identify nearby support/resistance
    • Watch for opposite-direction events (IGN → then watch for WRN or CAP)
    • Note cycle progression through event sequence
    • Use Pilot Line and swing levels as structural references

    Remember: Pentarch identifies cycle phases. Level context provides structural framework.

    Additional Resources

    For more best practices, see Best Practices & Pro Tips. For risk management guidance, see Analysis Workflow Guide.

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    Master Pentarch Cycle Analysis the Right Way

    Advanced Learning Guide reveals: Why 3 consecutive failed setups is statistically normal (not system failure), the 4-step emotional recovery protocol, complete decision tree to avoid analysis paralysis, and the 5 beginner mistakes that undermine 80% of cycle-based approaches

    📖 Open Learning Guide →
    ⏱️ 15-18 minute read

    🌫️ When This Doesn't Work Well

    Understanding Reduced Reliability Conditions

    Pentarch events show reduced context clarity in certain market conditions. Recognizing these environments helps set appropriate expectations:

    Choppy, Sideways Markets

    The Condition: When price moves sideways in a tight range with no clear directional bias, events fire more frequently but context clarity diminishes. Gray (neutral) regime bars often cluster during these periods.

    What Happens: TD/IGN events may fire multiple times in alternating directions without sustained moves. Event-to-noise ratio decreases.

    Context: This isn't a flaw—it reflects actual market behavior. Sideways consolidation produces ambiguous momentum patterns that generate valid but lower-context events.

    Extremely Low Volume Periods

    The Condition: During holidays, overnight sessions, or illiquid trading hours, volume drops significantly below average levels.

    What Happens: Price moves lack significant volume participation. Events may fire on small moves that quickly reverse. Context becomes less clear.

    Context: Pentarch detects momentum shifts, but low volume means those shifts lack the "fuel" (buying/selling pressure) to sustain moves. Combine with Volume Oracle to identify these conditions.

    Major News Events & Earnings Releases

    The Condition: During Federal Reserve announcements, earnings reports, or major geopolitical events, price action becomes driven by news rather than technical patterns.

    What Happens: Events may fire immediately before/after news, but price can gap or reverse violently regardless of event. Technical patterns temporarily lose relevance as fundamental news dominates.

    Context: Pentarch analyzes price and momentum—it doesn't "know" about external catalysts. Events remain technically valid but compete with stronger fundamental forces during these windows.

    Very Low Timeframes (1-Minute, 5-Minute)

    The Condition: On 1m and 5m charts, market microstructure noise (bid-ask spreads, algos, spoofing) becomes significant relative to price moves.

    What Happens: Event frequency increases dramatically, but many events represent noise rather than meaningful momentum shifts.

    Context: Pentarch works on all timeframes, but very low timeframes amplify noise faster than they amplify event quality. Higher timeframes (15m+, 1H, 4H, Daily) filter out microstructure noise and improve event-to-noise ratio.

    Extended Trends Without Clear Exhaustion Signals

    The Condition: During strong trending markets (especially parabolic moves), counter-trend signals may fire but price continues trending without reversal.

    What Happens: CAP or TD events appear indicating reversal conditions, but momentum remains so strong that price only pauses briefly before continuing the original trend. Counter-trend events may occur during persistent momentum.

    Context: Markets can remain overbought or oversold longer than technical indicators suggest. Pentarch detects exhaustion patterns, but extraordinary trends (driven by strong narratives or momentum cascades) can persist beyond typical cycle lengths. Confirm with OmniDeck regime strength and Volume Oracle exhaustion patterns.

    Recognizing Reduced Reliability Environments

    Practical Identification:

    • Gray regime bars clustering: Signal of choppy conditions—wait for regime clarity
    • Volume bars consistently below average: Use Volume Oracle to confirm low participation
    • Calendar awareness: Check economic calendars for major scheduled events
    • Event frequency spiking: If you see 5+ events in rapid succession alternating directions, you're likely in chop
    • Timeframe comparison: If 5m shows events but 1H doesn't, the lower timeframe is likely noise

    Remember: Pentarch doesn't "fail" in these conditions—it accurately reflects that the market itself is ambiguous or driven by non-technical factors. Skipping low-quality environments is as important as identifying high-quality ones.

    ❓ Frequently Asked Questions

    Q: When do events appear?

    A: Events appear when all four detection layers confirm simultaneously at bar close. No mid-bar events occur.

    Q: Can events repaint?

    A: No. All events confirm at bar close and do not change retroactively.

    Q: How many events appear on average?

    A: Event frequency varies by asset, timeframe, and market conditions. Some periods show frequent events, others show sparse events.

    Q: Do all five events always appear?

    A: No. Partial cycles occur more often than complete cycles. Complete five-event cycles appear less often than partial sequences.

    Q: What timeframes work?

    A: All timeframes supported. Event characteristics may vary across different timeframe selections.

    Q: Can multiple events appear on same bar?

    A: No. Only one event type appears per bar close.

    Q: What if I miss an event?

    A: Events remain on chart after appearance. Historical events visible on past bars.

    Q: How do I customize colors?

    A: Open indicator settings → Navigate to color section → Select from 5 preset palettes or customize individual event colors.

    Q: Does Pentarch work on futures/forex/crypto?

    A: Yes. Compatible with all asset types available on TradingView.

    Q: Can I use Pentarch with other indicators?

    A: Yes. Pentarch can be combined with other analysis tools. Compatibility with entire Signal Pilot suite available.

    📋 Quick Reference Guide

    Event Quick Reference

    Event Position Default Color Phase Key Characteristics
    TD Below candle Purple Accumulation Oversold, below Pilot Line
    IGN Below candle Teal Markup Momentum breakout, structure shift
    WRN Above candle Yellow Distribution Extended, momentum weakening
    CAP Above candle Orange Climax Extreme extension, exhaustion
    BDN Above candle Red Decline Structure break, bearish shift

    Note: Colors shown are default palette. All colors customizable in indicator settings.

    Component Quick Reference

    Component Location Function
    Event Labels On chart Show cycle phase detection
    Pilot Line On chart Dynamic trend reference
    Regime Colors Candle bodies Structure visualization
    NanoFlow Bottom panel Momentum oscillator

    Common Signal Sequences

    Early Cycle:  TD → IGN
Full Cycle:   TD → IGN → WRN → CAP → BDN
Late Cycle:   WRN → CAP → BDN
Reversal:     BDN → TD → IGN

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    Disclaimer: This indicator provides cycle phase detection based on technical analysis methodology. All signals represent historical condition detection. Individual interpretation, application, and outcomes vary. Past signal patterns do not guarantee future results. This is not financial advice.

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