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Which Indicator Should I Start With?

Choose the right Signal Pilot indicator for your experience level, trading style, and goals.

🎯 Quick Recommendation (30 seconds)

Choose Your Path:

👋 I'm Brand New to Technical Indicators → Start with: Janus Atlas (Quick Reference) + Volume Oracle (Quick Reference)

  • Why: Simplest concepts (support/resistance + volume)
  • Learning time: 8-10 hours combined
  • First signal: Within minutes of loading

📈 I Want to Understand Market Cycles → Start with: Pentarch (Quick Reference)

  • Why: Identifies where you are in market cycle (accumulation → distribution)
  • Learning time: 10-60 hours (pattern recognition required)
  • First signal: Within 1-7 days

⚡ I Want the Most Popular Combination → Start with: The Trinity (Pentarch + Janus Atlas + Volume Oracle) — See all cheat sheets

  • Why: Most comprehensive setup, covers all bases
  • Learning time: 45-100 hours total
  • Path: Learn Janus (2 weeks) → Volume (1 week) → Pentarch (4-6 weeks)

🔬 I Want Everything in One Indicator → Start with: Omnideck (Quick Reference)

  • Why: 8 systems in one indicator, all-in-one analysis
  • Learning time: 100+ hours (advanced)
  • Note: Not recommended as first indicator—master simpler ones first

📊 I Want to Scan Multiple Assets → Start with: Augury Grid (Quick Reference)

  • Why: Monitor 30-40 symbols simultaneously for exhaustion signals
  • Learning time: 12-50 hours
  • Best used with: Pentarch or Janus for detailed analysis on selected assets

🧭 Decision Flowchart

graph TD A[What's your experience level?] --> B{New to indicators?} A --> C{Some experience?} A --> D{Advanced trader?} B -->|Yes| E[What's your primary goal?] C -->|Yes| F[What's your trading style?] D -->|Yes| G[What's your focus?] E -->|Find support/resistance| H[Janus Atlas] E -->|Understand volume| I[Volume Oracle] E -->|Both| J[Janus + Volume] F -->|Day trading| K[The Trinity] F -->|Swing trading| L[Pentarch + Janus] F -->|Scalping| M[Volume Oracle + Harmonic] G -->|All-in-one| N[Omnideck] G -->|Multi-asset scanning| O[Augury Grid] G -->|Advanced patterns| P[Pentarch + Plutus] style H fill:#3498db style I fill:#e74c3c style J fill:#9b59b6 style K fill:#f39c12 style L fill:#1abc9c style M fill:#e67e22 style N fill:#2ecc71 style O fill:#34495e style P fill:#c0392b

📝 3-Question Quiz

Question 1: What's your experience level?

A) Complete beginner - Never used technical indicators before → Recommended: Janus Atlas or Volume Oracle

B) Some experience - Used RSI, MACD, moving averages → Recommended: Pentarch or The Trinity

C) Advanced - Comfortable with complex multi-indicator systems → Recommended: Omnideck or full Signal Pilot suite

Question 2: What's your primary trading style?

A) Scalping (seconds to minutes, many trades per day) → Recommended: Volume Oracle + Harmonic Oscillator (Quick Reference) → Timeframes: 1m-5m

B) Day Trading (minutes to hours, close all by EOD) → Recommended: The Trinity (Pentarch + Janus + Volume) → Timeframes: 5m-1H

C) Swing Trading (days to weeks) → Recommended: Pentarch + Janus Atlas → Timeframes: 4H-Daily

D) Position Trading (weeks to months) → Recommended: Pentarch + Plutus Flow → Timeframes: Daily-Weekly

Question 3: What's your primary goal?

A) Find precise entry/exit levels → Recommended: Janus Atlas (39 price levels)

B) Identify market cycle phase → Recommended: Pentarch (5 cycle events)

C) Confirm moves with volume → Recommended: Volume Oracle (volume spikes, zones, flow)

D) Get momentum signals → Recommended: Harmonic Oscillator (BUY/SELL/STRONG/NEUT)

E) Spot divergences → Recommended: Plutus Flow (Quick Reference) (OBV divergence detection)

F) Scan multiple assets quickly → Recommended: Augury Grid (multi-symbol screener)

G) All of the above → Recommended: Omnideck (8-in-1 indicator)

🎓 By Experience Level

🟢 Beginners (0-6 months trading experience)

Start Here:

  1. Janus Atlas (Easiest)
  • Concept: Price levels (support/resistance)
  • Learning curve: Gentle
  • Time to proficiency: 8-50 hours
  • Why first: Most intuitive concept—"price bounces at levels"
  1. Volume Oracle (Easy)
  • Concept: Volume confirmation
  • Learning curve: Gentle
  • Time to proficiency: 8-40 hours
  • Why second: Simple visual (green = high volume, red = low)

Avoid:

  • ❌ Omnideck (too complex)
  • ❌ Pentarch (requires pattern recognition skills)

Learning Path: Beginner Trinity Path

🟡 Intermediate (6-24 months trading experience)

Add These:

  1. Pentarch (Moderate)
  • Concept: Market cycle phase detection
  • Learning curve: Moderate (pattern recognition needed)
  • Time to proficiency: 10-60 hours
  • Why now: Ready to understand cycle dynamics
  1. Harmonic Oscillator (Easy-Moderate)
  • Concept: Multi-oscillator consensus voting
  • Learning curve: Moderate
  • Time to proficiency: 8-40 hours
  • Why useful: Adds momentum confirmation layer

Learning Path: Intermediate Multi-Indicator Path

🔴 Advanced (24+ months trading experience)

Master These:

  1. Plutus Flow (Moderate-Advanced)
  • Concept: OBV divergence detection
  • Learning curve: Moderate (requires understanding of divergences)
  • Time to proficiency: 10-50 hours
  1. Augury Grid (Moderate-Advanced)
  • Concept: Multi-asset screening
  • Learning curve: Moderate (requires understanding patterns first)
  • Time to proficiency: 12-50 hours
  1. Omnideck (Advanced)
  • Concept: 8 systems in one indicator
  • Learning curve: Steep (100+ hours)
  • Time to proficiency: 100-150 hours
  • Why last: Requires understanding individual components first

Learning Path: Advanced Power User Path

💼 By Trading Style

Scalping (Seconds to Minutes)

Best Indicators:

  • ✅ Volume Oracle (volume spikes for entry timing)
  • ✅ Harmonic Oscillator (quick momentum signals)
  • ⚠️ Janus Atlas (use session levels only, not all 39)

Timeframes: 1m, 5m Combination: Volume Oracle + Harmonic Oscillator

Why: Fast signals, minimal lag, clear entry/exit cues

Day Trading (Minutes to Hours)

Best Indicators:

  • ✅ The Trinity (Pentarch + Janus + Volume Oracle)
  • ✅ Harmonic Oscillator (for additional confirmation)

Timeframes: 5m, 15m, 1H Combination: The Trinity (3 indicators)

Why: Covers cycle phase, levels, and volume—comprehensive day trading setup

Swing Trading (Days to Weeks)

Best Indicators:

  • ✅ Pentarch (cycle phase identification)
  • ✅ Janus Atlas (weekly/monthly levels)
  • ✅ Plutus Flow (divergences for reversals)

Timeframes: 4H, Daily Combination: Pentarch + Janus + Plutus

Why: Pattern-based, works on longer timeframes, identifies major turning points

Position Trading (Weeks to Months)

Best Indicators:

  • ✅ Pentarch (macro cycle analysis)
  • ✅ Janus Atlas (monthly/quarterly levels)
  • ✅ Plutus Flow (long-term divergences)

Timeframes: Daily, Weekly Combination: Pentarch + Plutus Flow

Why: Long-term trend and divergence focus

Pentarch + Janus Atlas + Volume Oracle

  • Use case: Comprehensive analysis for day/swing trading
  • Covers: Cycle phase + price levels + volume confirmation
  • Learning time: 45-100 hours
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Workflow: Pentarch signal → Janus level → Volume spike = high-probability setup

Perfect for: Day traders and swing traders wanting complete coverage

The Momentum Stack

Pentarch + Harmonic Oscillator + Janus Atlas

  • Use case: Cycle + momentum + levels
  • Covers: Phase detection + momentum voting + entry levels
  • Learning time: 30-80 hours
  • Difficulty: Moderate

Perfect for: Traders who want momentum confirmation with cycles

The Divergence Hunter

Plutus Flow + Pentarch + Janus Atlas

  • Use case: Spotting reversals via divergences
  • Covers: OBV divergence + cycle shift + support/resistance
  • Learning time: 40-90 hours
  • Difficulty: Moderate-Advanced

Perfect for: Swing/position traders focused on turning points

The Scanner

Augury Grid + The Trinity

  • Use case: Multi-asset screening → detailed analysis
  • Covers: 30-40 symbol scan → full analysis on selected assets
  • Learning time: 60-120 hours
  • Difficulty: Advanced

Perfect for: Traders managing watchlists or trading multiple assets

⏱️ Time Commitment Guide

Indicator Minimum to "Get It" Time to Proficiency Mastery
Janus Atlas 2-4 hours 8-50 hours 100+ hours
Volume Oracle 2-4 hours 8-40 hours 80+ hours
Harmonic Oscillator 2-4 hours 8-40 hours 60+ hours
Pentarch 4-8 hours 10-60 hours 150+ hours
Augury Grid 3-6 hours 12-50 hours 100+ hours
Plutus Flow 4-8 hours 10-50 hours 100+ hours
Omnideck 10-20 hours 100+ hours 200+ hours

Note: "Minimum to Get It" = basic understanding. "Proficiency" = consistent successful application. "Mastery" = advanced pattern recognition and multi-scenario handling.

Week 1: Foundation

  • Load: Janus Atlas
  • Goal: Understand support/resistance levels
  • Time: 10-15 hours observation + reading
  • Milestone: Identify 10 level reactions on your charts

Week 2: Volume Confirmation

  • Add: Volume Oracle
  • Goal: Confirm moves with volume
  • Time: 8-12 hours
  • Milestone: Spot 5 volume spikes at key levels

Weeks 3-6: Cycle Understanding

  • Add: Pentarch
  • Goal: Identify cycle phases (TD, IGN, WRN, CAP, BDN)
  • Time: 15-25 hours
  • Milestone: Observe complete cycle sequence

Weeks 7-9: Integration

  • Practice: The Trinity workflow
  • Goal: Combine all three for high-probability setups
  • Time: 10-20 hours
  • Milestone: Find 3 examples of all three aligning

❓ Common Questions

Q: Can I start with multiple indicators at once?

A: Possible but not recommended. Better to master one indicator fully before adding another. Exception: Janus + Volume can be learned together (complementary, not overwhelming).

Q: How long until I see results?

A: First signal: Minutes to days (depending on indicator). Consistent proficiency: 8-150 hours depending on indicator complexity and your experience level.

Q: Should I use all 7 indicators?

A: No. Most traders use 2-4 indicators. Using all 7 simultaneously creates visual overload and slow charts. Start with 1-2, expand to 3-4 max.

Q: What if I choose the "wrong" indicator?

A: No wrong choice—all indicators are valuable. If one doesn't click, try another. Many users start with Janus, add Volume, then explore others based on needs.

Q: Can I skip the beginner indicators and go straight to Omnideck?

A: Technically yes, but not recommended. Omnideck contains 8 systems—understanding those individual components first makes Omnideck much easier to master.

🎯 Your Next Steps

Made your choice?

  1. Read the indicator documentation: Click your chosen indicator above
  2. Install on TradingView: Installation Guide
  3. Follow the learning path: Learning Paths
  4. Join the community: Community

Still unsure?

Need Help Deciding? Contact support@signalpilot.io with your trading style, goals, and experience level—we'll recommend the best starting point.