Janus Atlas v1.0 Level Types Guide
One-page cheat sheet for all 60+ price levels
🌟 5 Core Levels (Start Here)
| Level | Abbr | Description | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily High | dH | Previous day's highest price | Intraday resistance |
| Daily Low | dL | Previous day's lowest price | Intraday support |
| Weekly High | WH | Previous week's highest price | Swing resistance |
| Weekly Low | WL | Previous week's lowest price | Swing support |
| Anchored VWAP | AVWAP | Volume-weighted avg from anchor | Dynamic S/R |
Recommendation: Master these 5 before enabling more levels
📊 All 60+ Level Types
Daily Levels (5 types)
- dH - Daily High
- dL - Daily Low
- dO - Daily Open
- dC - Daily Close
- dM - Daily Midpoint
Weekly Levels (5 types)
- WH - Weekly High
- WL - Weekly Low
- WO - Weekly Open
- WC - Weekly Close
- WM - Weekly Midpoint
Monthly Levels (5 types)
- MH - Monthly High
- ML - Monthly Low
- MO - Monthly Open
- MC - Monthly Close
- MM - Monthly Midpoint
Quarterly Levels (4 types)
- QH - Quarterly High
- QL - Quarterly Low
- QO - Quarterly Open
- QC - Quarterly Close
Yearly Levels (4 types)
- YH - Yearly High
- YL - Yearly Low
- YO - Yearly Open
- YC - Yearly Close
Asian Session (4 types)
- AsH - Asian Session High
- AsL - Asian Session Low
- AsO - Asian Session Open
- AsC - Asian Session Close
European Session (4 types)
- EuH - European Session High
- EuL - European Session Low
- EuO - European Session Open
- EuC - European Session Close
North American Session (4 types)
- NAH - North American Session High
- NAL - North American Session Low
- NAO - North American Session Open
- NAC - North American Session Close
VWAP Lines (12 types)
- dVWAP - Daily VWAP
- wVWAP - Weekly VWAP
- mVWAP - Monthly VWAP
- qVWAP - Quarterly VWAP
- yVWAP - Yearly VWAP ⭐ NEW
- pdVWAP - Previous Day VWAP
- pwVWAP - Previous Week VWAP
- pmVWAP - Previous Month VWAP
- pqVWAP - Previous Quarter VWAP
- pyVWAP - Previous Year VWAP ⭐ NEW
VWAP Standard Deviation Bands ⭐ NEW
±1σ and ±2σ bands around each VWAP showing price deviation from average.
- d+1σ / d-1σ - Daily VWAP ±1 standard deviation
- d+2σ / d-2σ - Daily VWAP ±2 standard deviation
- w+1σ / w-1σ - Weekly VWAP bands
- m+1σ / m-1σ - Monthly VWAP bands
- q+1σ / q-1σ - Quarterly VWAP bands
±1σ covers ~68% of price action, ±2σ covers ~95%. Use for mean reversion entries.
Volume Profile (15 types)
- dPOC / dVAH / dVAL - Daily POC, Value Area High/Low
- wPOC / wVAH / wVAL - Weekly POC, Value Area High/Low
- mPOC / mVAH / mVAL - Monthly POC, Value Area High/Low
- qPOC / qVAH / qVAL - Quarterly POC, Value Area High/Low ⭐ NEW
- yPOC / yVAH / yVAL - Yearly POC, Value Area High/Low ⭐ NEW
Naked POC (nPOC) ⭐ NEW
Previous session POC levels that price hasn't touched yet. They act as "magnets".
- dnPOC1, dnPOC2... - Daily Naked POCs (most recent = 1)
- wnPOC1, wnPOC2... - Weekly Naked POCs
Settings:
- Daily nPOC Count: 1-10 (default 5)
- Weekly nPOC Count: 1-5 (default 3)
When price wicks through an nPOC, it's "filled" and removed. Unfilled nPOCs = targets.
Market Structure (2 types)
- BOS - Break of Structure
- CHoCH - Change of Character
Opening Range (3 types)
- orH - Opening Range High
- orL - Opening Range Low
- orMid - Opening Range Midpoint
Configurable duration (5-60 min). Creates session "launchpad" for breakout trading.
Gap Levels (2 types)
- gapH - Gap High (top of unfilled gap)
- gapL - Gap Low (bottom of unfilled gap)
Auto-clears when gaps are filled. Tracks overnight/weekend gaps.
Fair Value Gaps (FVG) ⭐ NEW
Detects price imbalances where market moved so fast it left a gap between candles.
- Bullish FVG - Gap up (demand zone) - Green when below price
- Bearish FVG - Gap down (supply zone) - Red when above price
Settings:
- Max FVGs: 1-50 (default 10)
- Show: All / Unmitigated only
- Mitigation: Wick / Close
- Auto-lookback by timeframe (2 days on 15m, 1 month on Daily)
FVGs are "magnets" - price tends to return to fill imbalances. Unmitigated = best entries.
Killzones (Visual Feature)
- Asia Killzone - 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM ET
- London Killzone - 2:00 AM - 5:00 AM ET
- NY AM Killzone - 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM ET
- NY Lunch - 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM ET
- NY PM Killzone - 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM ET
Background shading shows high-probability trading windows. Visual only, not price levels.
Confluence Zones (Detection Feature)
Auto-detects when 2+ levels cluster within configurable threshold (default 0.5%).
- Highlights high-probability S/R zones
- Adjustable sensitivity
- Visual zone markers on chart
- Count label shows number of levels (e.g., "4 levels") ⭐ NEW
Higher count = stronger zone. Toggle label visibility in settings.
Distance Table (Display Feature)
Real-time table showing distance from current price to key levels.
- Displays in points, %, or ticks
- Sortable by distance
- Customizable position on chart
Custom Sessions
Define your own trading sessions with custom time ranges.
- Set custom start/end times
- Track H/L/O/C for any session
- Useful for specific market hours or strategies
Fibonacci Levels
Auto-draws Fibonacci retracement and extension levels from any anchor high/low.
- 2 Fib Sets - Display two anchors simultaneously (e.g., Daily + Weekly)
- 19 Anchors - Daily/Weekly/Monthly H/L, Sessions, OR, Gaps, etc.
- 6 Retracements - 0.236, 0.382, 0.5, 0.618, 0.786, 0.886 (entries)
- 2 Extensions - 1.272, 1.618 (profit targets) ⭐ NEW
- 1 Alert - "Fib Level Touched" (grouped)
Retracements = inside range (entries). Extensions = outside range (targets).
Total: 60+ Level Types + Visual Features
🎯 Level Clusters (High Priority)
Cluster: 3+ levels within 1-2% range
Example:
- Daily High: 50,000
- Weekly High: 50,200
- Monthly VWAP: 50,100
- Cluster Zone: 50,000-50,200
Why clusters matter: Stronger S/R than individual levels
📋 Configuration by Trading Style
Scalper (Intraday Levels Only)
Enable: dH, dL, Hourly H/L, Session H/L, POC Disable: Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly/Yearly
Day Trader (Intraday + Daily)
Enable: Daily levels, Hourly H/L, DVWAP, POC/VAH/VAL Disable: Weekly/Monthly (unless at cluster)
Swing Trader (Multi-Timeframe)
Enable: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, VWAP, POC/VAH/VAL Disable: Session levels, intraday
Position Trader (Higher Timeframes)
Enable: Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Yearly, MVWAP Disable: Daily, Session levels
🤝 Best Combinations
With Pentarch
- TD at Weekly Low = Early-cycle + level support
- CAP at Monthly High = Late-cycle + level resistance
- IGN near Daily Low cluster = Markup confirmation
With Volume Oracle
- Daily Low + Volume Zone = Price level + volume accumulation
- Weekly High + Volume spike = Distribution confirmation
The Trinity
- Pentarch pattern at Janus level with Volume spike
- Example: IGN at Daily Low cluster + 2.0x volume
⚙️ Visual Settings
Beginner Setup (Clean Chart)
- Enable: 5-7 core levels
- Line Width: Thin
- Opacity: 70%
- Labels: Small
Advanced Setup (All Data)
- Enable: 15-25 relevant levels
- Color-code by timeframe
- Line Width: Varies by importance
- Labels: Medium
⚠️ When NOT to Use
❌ Assets with <6 months history (insufficient data) ❌ Parabolic moves without pullbacks (levels far away) ❌ Gap-heavy markets (stocks that gap frequently)
🔧 Troubleshooting
"Too many lines on chart"
- Start with 5 core levels
- Gradually add others as needed
- Reduce opacity to 50%
"Levels not showing"
- Check level toggle in settings
- Ensure sufficient historical data
- Try different timeframe
"Price doesn't react at levels"
- Normal! Levels show WHERE reactions MAY occur
- Not all levels get tested
- Cluster zones more reliable than individual levels
📊 Level Significance Ranking
Most Significant (Watch Closely)
- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Level Clusters (3+ levels)
- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Weekly/Monthly High/Low
- ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Daily High/Low
- ⭐⭐⭐⭐ POC, VAH, VAL
Moderate Significance
- ⭐⭐⭐ VWAP lines
- ⭐⭐⭐ Session High/Low (Forex)
- ⭐⭐ Quarterly/Yearly levels
Context-Dependent
- ⭐ Midpoints, Opens, Closes
- ⭐ Market Structure labels
💡 Pro Tips
- Fewer levels = clearer analysis
- Focus on clusters, not every level
- Higher timeframe levels > Lower timeframe
- Test levels with paper trades first
- Combine with volume confirmation
📖 Key Concepts
- Support: Price level where buying pressure historically exceeded selling
- Resistance: Price level where selling pressure historically exceeded buying
- Cluster: Multiple levels converging in tight range
- VWAP: Volume-weighted average price
- POC: Price with highest traded volume
See Also
Related Pages:
- Janus Atlas v1.0 - Complete indicator documentation
- Pentarch Quick Reference - Combine levels with cycle timing
- How to Set Up Alerts - Get notified when price reaches key levels
- Analysis Workflow - How Janus Atlas fits into complete system
- All Indicators At-A-Glance - Quick reference for all indicators
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