Indicator Comparison Guide¶
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Best for: Reversal Detection
✅ Exhaustion Detection
🔄 Cycle Phase Analysis
📊 TD Sequential Counts"] P1 --> P2 P2["2️⃣ OMNIDECK v1.0
Best for: Trend Following
🌟 All-in-One Solution
🎯 10 Integrated Systems
📈 Complete Chart Display"] P2 --> P3 P3["3️⃣ VOLUME ORACLE v1.0
Best for: Volume Analysis
💰 Money Flow Analysis
📍 Position Tracking
📊 Volume Confirmation"] P3 --> P4 P4["4️⃣ JANUS ATLAS v1.0
Best for: Levels & Structure
🎯 39 Level Types
📐 Support/Resistance Zones
🏗️ Market Structure"] P4 --> P5 P5["5️⃣ HARMONIC OSCILLATOR v1.0
Best for: Momentum Consensus
🗳️ 5-Component Voting
📉 Divergence Detection
✅ Consensus Signals"] style Start fill:#37474f,stroke:#00bcd4,stroke-width:4px,color:#fff style P1 fill:#9c27b0,stroke:#9c27b0,stroke-width:3px,color:#fff style P2 fill:#ff5722,stroke:#ff5722,stroke-width:3px,color:#fff style P3 fill:#4caf50,stroke:#4caf50,stroke-width:3px,color:#fff style P4 fill:#2196f3,stroke:#2196f3,stroke-width:3px,color:#fff style P5 fill:#ff9800,stroke:#ff9800,stroke-width:3px,color:#fff
How to read: This vertical guide shows all five indicators in order. Pick the one that matches your primary trading goal.
Match your Signal Pilot indicator selection to your trading style and experience level. This guide presents the comparison framework.
🎯 Quick Recommendations¶
👶 Complete Beginner¶
Start with: Pentarch only
Why: - Simplest to understand (5 clear signals) - Focused on one thing: reversals - Not overwhelming - Works on any market/timeframe
Learning path: Master Pentarch first (2-4 weeks), then add others
📈 Beginner with Some Experience¶
Start with: Omnideck
Why: - All-in-one solution (includes Pentarch + more) - Everything on one clean chart - No need to manage multiple indicators - Complete trading system
Alternative: Pentarch + Janus Atlas (signals + levels)
💼 Intermediate Trader¶
Recommended setup: - Pentarch - Core signals - Janus Atlas - Key levels - Volume Oracle OR Harmonic Oscillator - Confirmation
Why: - Confluence between signals and levels - Volume or momentum confirmation - Custom workflow flexibility
🏆 Advanced Trader¶
Custom combinations based on strategy: - Build your own stack - Mix and match based on market conditions - Use Augury Grid for multi-symbol scanning - Leverage all 7 indicators strategically
📊 Individual Indicator Comparison¶
| Indicator | Best For | Complexity | Primary Function | Standalone? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentarch | Catching reversals | ⭐ Easy | Reversal signals | ✅ Yes |
| Janus Atlas | Finding key levels | ⭐⭐ Medium | Support/Resistance/FVG/OB | ✅ Yes |
| Omnideck | Complete analysis | ⭐⭐⭐ Complex | Everything combined | ✅ Yes |
| Augury Grid | Multi-symbol scanning | ⭐⭐ Medium | Watchlist screening | ✅ Yes |
| Volume Oracle | Volume confirmation | ⭐⭐ Medium | Order flow analysis | ❌ Best with others |
| Harmonic Oscillator | Momentum/Divergence | ⭐⭐ Medium | Momentum confirmation | ❌ Best with others |
| Plutus Flow | Volume trends | ⭐⭐ Medium | Advanced OBV | ❌ Best with others |
🔍 Detailed Indicator Profiles¶
Pentarch v1.0 — Five Cycle Events¶
What it does: Detects potential reversal points with 5 distinct signal types (TD, IGN, WRN, CAP, BDN)
Best for: - Swing traders - Reversal traders - Trend traders looking for pullback entries - Beginners learning price action
Strengths: - Clear, unambiguous signals - Works on all timeframes - Simple to understand - Alert-ready
Limitations: - Doesn't show support/resistance levels - No volume or momentum context - Can produce signals at poor levels
Standalone usage: Commonly used alone by beginners or reversal-focused traders
Common pairing: Janus Atlas (for level confirmation)
May be skipped: By traders focused exclusively on breakouts or continuations
Janus Atlas v1.0 — Levels System¶
What it does: Identifies key price levels: support, resistance, FVG, order blocks, structure breaks
Best for: - Level-based traders - Range traders - Breakout traders - Anyone who uses support/resistance
Strengths: - Shows WHERE to enter - Works in ranging and trending markets - Visual and easy to understand - Great for confluence with other indicators
Limitations: - Doesn't provide timing signals (levels only) - Requires price action understanding - Can display many levels (important ones are commonly filtered)
Standalone usage: Commonly used alone by experienced level-based traders
Common pairing: Pentarch (for entry timing at levels)
May be skipped: By traders who don't incorporate levels in their strategy
Omnideck v1.0 — Everything Indicator¶
What it does: Combines ALL suite indicators into one comprehensive dashboard
Includes: - Pentarch reversal signals - Janus Atlas levels - Volume Oracle volume - Harmonic Oscillator momentum - Bias indicators - Market regime filters
Best for: - Traders who want complete analysis - Those who don't want multiple indicators - Intermediate to advanced traders - Full-system traders
Strengths: - Everything in one place - Clean, organized display - No need to manage multiple indicators - Complete trading system
Limitations: - Can be overwhelming for beginners - More complex settings - Busy on smaller screens - Requires understanding all components
Standalone usage: Designed as complete, all-in-one solution
Common pairing: None—includes all functionality
May be skipped: By traders preferring simple, focused indicators
Augury Grid v1.0 — Multi-Symbol Screener¶
What it does: Scans multiple symbols simultaneously, showing signals in a table format
Best for: - Swing traders with watchlists - Multi-market traders - Opportunity hunters - Portfolio managers
Strengths: - See entire watchlist at once - Quickly find setup across markets - Saves time vs checking each chart - Customizable symbol lists
Limitations: - Doesn't show chart details - Still need to open charts to trade - Limited to TradingView symbol limits - Table may be large with many symbols
Standalone usage: Designed for scanning opportunities
Common pairing: Pentarch or Omnideck on individual charts
May be skipped: By traders focusing on 1-2 symbols
Volume Oracle v1.0 — Volume Intelligence System¶
What it does: Analyzes order flow and volume patterns for confirmation
Best for: - Volume traders - Confluence seekers - Traders who use volume analysis - Breakout traders (volume confirmation)
Strengths: - Volume-based confirmation - Reduces false signals - Great for breakout validation - Shows smart money activity
Limitations: - Not a standalone entry system - Requires understanding of volume - Best as confirmation tool - Crypto volumes may be misleading
Standalone usage: Not designed for standalone use—requires price signals
Common pairing: Pentarch + Janus (signal + level + volume)
May be skipped: By traders who don't incorporate volume in strategy
Harmonic Oscillator v1.0 — Composite Momentum¶
What it does: Combines multiple oscillators into one momentum indicator
Best for: - Momentum traders - Divergence traders - Overbought/oversold seekers - Trend confirmation
Strengths: - Smoother than single oscillators - Great for divergence detection - Momentum confirmation - Trend strength measurement
Limitations: - Not a standalone entry system - Can lag in fast markets - Requires interpretation - Best as confirmation
Standalone usage: Not designed for standalone use—requires price signals
Common pairing: Pentarch (signal + momentum confirmation)
May be skipped: By traders who don't use momentum indicators
Plutus Flow v1.0 — Advanced OBV¶
What it does: Enhanced On-Balance Volume indicator for volume trend analysis
Best for: - Volume trend traders - Divergence hunters - Confirmation seekers - Long-term trend traders
Strengths: - Clearer than standard OBV - Excellent divergence signals - Trend confirmation - Works on all timeframes
Limitations: - Not a standalone entry system - Crypto volume issues - Best as confirmation - Requires volume understanding
Standalone usage: Not designed for standalone use—requires price signals
Common pairing: Pentarch + Janus
May be skipped: By traders who don't incorporate volume in strategy
⚠️ IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
The following combinations are educational examples only. They are NOT investment, financial, or trading advice. All setup examples shown are hypothetical and for illustrative purposes only.
Consult with a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Signal Pilot provides technical analysis tools only - not investment recommendations.
🎨 Common Indicator Combinations (Educational Examples)¶
Beginner Level: Simple Reversal Example¶
✅ Pentarch only (educational starting point)
Concept: Master one indicator first (educational approach)
Example entry consideration: IGN signal indications
Example exit consideration: CAP/BDN signal indications
Example stop concept: Below IGN candle (illustrative)
Intermediate Level: Signals + Levels Example¶
✅ Pentarch (educational example)
✅ Janus Atlas (educational example)
Concept: Confluence at key levels (educational)
Example entry consideration: IGN at major support (illustrative)
Example exit consideration: CAP at major resistance (illustrative)
Example stop concept: Below support level (illustrative)
Advanced Level: Complete System Example¶
✅ Pentarch (timing - educational example)
✅ Janus Atlas (levels - educational example)
✅ Volume Oracle (volume - educational example)
✅ Harmonic Oscillator (momentum - educational example)
Concept: Maximum confluence (educational)
Example entry consideration: All 4 indicators aligning (illustrative)
Example exit consideration: Signal + momentum divergence (illustrative)
Example stop concept: Below structure (illustrative)
All-in-One Example: Omnideck¶
✅ Omnideck (comprehensive educational example)
Concept: Everything included (educational)
Example entry consideration: Omnideck signals at levels (illustrative)
Example exit consideration: Opposite signals (illustrative)
Example stop concept: Based on Omnideck structure (illustrative)
Scanner + Execution Example¶
✅ Augury Grid (scanning - educational example)
✅ Omnideck OR Pentarch+Janus (execution - educational example)
Concept: Find setups fast, analyze with full info (educational)
Example Workflow (illustrative):
1. Augury finds signals across watchlist
2. Review promising charts
3. Analyze the setup on execution chart
4. Perform further analysis
🤔 Decision Tree: Which Indicators Do I Need?¶
Question 1: Trading experience level?¶
- Brand new to trading: Pentarch only commonly recommended
Initial mastery period: 2-4 weeks, then guide revisitation
- Some experience present: Question 2 applies
Question 2: All-in-one preference?¶
- Single comprehensive indicator preferred: Omnideck is appropriate
Other indicators not required
- Custom setup preferred: Question 3 applies
Question 3: Reversal or breakout focus?¶
- Reversal focus: Pentarch commonly essential
- Breakout focus: Janus Atlas commonly essential
- Both approaches: Both Pentarch + Janus typically used
Question 4: Volume incorporation?¶
- Volume used: Volume Oracle commonly added
- Volume divergence focus: Plutus Flow commonly added
- Volume not used: Volume indicators typically skipped
Question 5: Momentum/oscillator usage?¶
- Momentum used: Harmonic Oscillator commonly added
- Momentum not used: Typically skipped
Question 6: Multi-symbol trading?¶
- 5+ symbols: Augury Grid commonly added for scanning
- 1-3 symbols: Grid typically skipped, charts checked individually
💡 Common Mistakes¶
❌ Using Too Many Indicators¶
Problem: All 7 indicators on one chart Issue: Overwhelming, slow, analysis paralysis Fix: Commonly recommended maximum of 3 indicators per chart
❌ Using Confirmation Without Signals¶
Problem: Only using Volume Oracle or Harmonic Oscillator Issue: No entry triggers Fix: A signal indicator (Pentarch or Omnideck) provides the foundation
❌ Ignoring Key Levels¶
Problem: Taking Pentarch signals anywhere Issue: Many false signals away from levels Fix: Add Janus Atlas to identify key levels where signals historically show different characteristics
❌ Switching Indicators Too Fast¶
Problem: Changing setup every week Issue: Mastery becomes difficult Fix: Sticking with one setup for at least 3 months is commonly recommended
❌ Using Omnideck + Individual Indicators¶
Problem: Omnideck + Pentarch + Janus all loaded Issue: Duplicate signals, redundant data Fix: Choose Omnideck OR individual indicators, but not both
📈 By Trading Style¶
Day Traders¶
Primary: Pentarch Add: Janus Atlas Optional: Volume Oracle Timeframes: 15m, 1H
Swing Traders¶
Primary: Pentarch Add: Janus Atlas Optional: Harmonic Oscillator Timeframes: 4H, Daily
Scalpers¶
Primary: Omnideck (speed) Timeframes: 1m, 5m, 15m Note: Need fast decision-making
Position Traders¶
Primary: Omnideck OR Pentarch + Janus Optional: Plutus Flow Timeframes: Daily, Weekly
Range Traders¶
Primary: Janus Atlas (for levels) Add: Pentarch (for entries at levels) Note: Focus on support/resistance bounces
Breakout Traders¶
Primary: Janus Atlas (for levels to break) Add: Volume Oracle (volume confirmation) Note: Wait for volume on breaks
🎓 Learning Path¶
Week 1-2: Foundation¶
- Learn Pentarch signals
- Practice identifying TD, IGN, WRN, CAP, BDN
- Paper trade with Pentarch only
- Goal: Understand all 5 signal types
Week 3-4: Confirmation¶
- Add Janus Atlas
- Learn to identify key levels
- Trade Pentarch signals only AT Janus levels
- Goal: Understand confluence
Week 5-6: Refinement¶
- Add ONE confirmation indicator:
- Volume Oracle (if volume is liked)
- Harmonic Oscillator (if momentum is liked)
- Goal: Filter for highest probability setups
Week 7-8: Efficiency¶
- Add Augury Grid if trading multiple symbols
- Streamline your workflow
- Goal: Fast scanning, confident execution
Week 9+: Mastery¶
- Consistent results with your setup
- Consider Omnideck if you want simplicity
- Or stick with your working combination
- Goal: Profitable, repeatable process
- Seven Core Indicators: Signal Pilot Suite includes Pentarch (cycle detection), Omnideck (all-in-one suite), Janus Atlas (level mapping), Augury Grid (multi-symbol screener), Harmonic Oscillator (consensus momentum), Volume Oracle (flow analysis), and Plutus Flow (OBV tracking)
- Indicator Comparison Framework: Each tool differs in purpose (signals vs levels vs volume), complexity (simple to advanced), signal frequency (rare to frequent), and ideal use cases (trending vs ranging markets)
- Strategic Combinations: Pentarch + Janus Atlas provides cycle signals at key levels, Omnideck offers complete integrated suite, Harmonic Oscillator adds momentum confirmation, and volume indicators validate strength
- Trading Style Alignment: Intraday traders use Pentarch/Omnideck on 15m-1H, swing traders use Pentarch/Janus on 4H-Daily, scalpers prioritize Omnideck speed on 1m-15m, position traders combine multiple tools on Daily-Weekly
- Progressive Learning Path: Start with Pentarch alone (Weeks 1-2), add Janus Atlas for confluence (Weeks 3-4), introduce one confirmation indicator (Weeks 5-6), streamline with Augury Grid if needed (Weeks 7-8), then achieve mastery (Week 9+)
- Decision Matrix: Choose Pentarch for early cycle detection, Omnideck for simplicity and speed, Janus Atlas for structural analysis, volume tools for confirmation, and Augury Grid for multi-symbol scanning
- Complementary Stacking: Indicators designed to work together - combine signal generators (Pentarch, Omnideck) with level indicators (Janus) and confirmation tools (Harmonic, Volume) for highest probability setups
Next Steps: Review Trading Workflow Guide for complete process details, or see Quick Start Guide to begin with Pentarch-only setup.
📚 Related Guides¶
- Quick Start - Get started with Pentarch
- FAQ - Common questions
- Trading Workflow - Complete process
- Best Practices - Pro tips
Selection uncertainty: Pentarch only for 2 weeks is a common starting approach. Add additional indicators later.