> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.gextron.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Key Levels

> Understand and apply Gextron’s dynamic support and resistance levels to guide your trades.

# 🔑 Key Levels

Key Levels are the foundation of the Gextron framework. They highlight **where price is likely to pause, reverse, or accelerate** based on option-premium dynamics and market-maker hedging.

<Callout type="info" title="Quick summary">
  Use **P-Trans / N-Trans** to set bias, **Gamma walls** to spot support/resistance, and combine with **Option Flow + Tape** for confirmation.
</Callout>

***

## See it in the app

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  <Frame caption="META key levels">
    <img src="https://alfatoro.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/meta-key-levels-markings.png" alt="Gextron Key Levels module" />
  </Frame>
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## What each level means

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="P-Trans (Positive Transition)" defaultOpen>
    The **bullish trigger level**.\
    • Price holding **above P-Trans** signals bullish bias.\
    • Confirmation is stronger when the **hourly time frame** is also holding above.\
    • **How to identify:** P-Trans is the **first positive bar**, and the next **three strikes to the right** must also be positive.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="N-Trans (Negative Transition)">
    The **bearish trigger level**.\
    • Price holding **below N-Trans** signals bearish bias.\
    • Stronger confirmation when the **hourly timeframe** is also holding below.\
    • **How to identify:** N-Trans is the **first negative bar**, and the next **three strikes to the left** must also be negative.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="MaxReward (tallest positive bar)">
    The **tallest positive bar** in the distribution.\
    • When price is moving **toward** MaxReward, it can act as the **largest resistance**.\
    • If price **gets above and sustains** above MaxReward, it can **flip to the biggest support**.\
    • Levels can **flip**: don’t assume permanent resistance.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="MaxPaint (tallest negative bar)">
    The **tallest negative bar** in the distribution.\
    • When price is moving **toward** MaxPaint, it can act as the **largest support**.\
    • If price **breaks below and sustains** below MaxPaint, it can **flip to the biggest resistance**.\
    • Levels can **flip**: not always support-only.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Areas of Interest (AOIs)">
    **Tall bars** on the chart that highlight important zones.\
    • AOIs can act as **support or resistance**, depending on context.\
    • Example: If price is **rising into** an AOI, it may act as resistance.\
    • If price is **falling into** an AOI, it may act as support.\
    • Like MaxReward and MaxPaint, AOIs can also **flip roles** based on price action.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Callout type="info" title="Strength matters">
  Not all support/resistance levels are created equal.

  Gextron **measures the strength** of each level based on option-premium dynamics, so you can quickly see which zones are **strong walls** versus weaker areas that may flip.
</Callout>

***

## Simple decision flow

```mermaid theme={null}
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flowchart TD
    A([Price now]) --> B{Hourly hold?}
    B -- Above P-Trans --> C[Bias: Bullish]
    B -- Below N-Trans --> D[Bias: Bearish]
    B -- Between --> E[Neutral → Wait for level test]

    C --> C1{Heading toward MaxReward?}
    C1 -- Yes --> C2[Expect resistance at MaxReward]
    C1 -- No --> C3{Heading into AOI?}
    C3 -- Yes --> C4[AOI may act as resistance]
    C3 -- No --> C5[Monitor for reclaim/continuation]

    D --> D1{Heading toward MaxPaint?}
    D1 -- Yes --> D2[Expect support at MaxPaint]
    D1 -- No --> D3{Heading into AOI?}
    D3 -- Yes --> D4[AOI may act as support]
    D3 -- No --> D5[Monitor for breakdown/continuation]

    E --> E1{Test P-Trans or N-Trans?}
    E1 -- P-Trans --> E2[Watch reclaim/hold → potential bullish bias]
    E1 -- N-Trans --> E3[Watch rejection/failure → potential bearish bias]
    E1 -- Neither --> E4[Wait for alignment]

    C2 --> F{Flow/Tape confirm?}
    C4 --> F
    C5 --> F
    D2 --> F
    D4 --> F
    D5 --> F
    E2 --> F
    E3 --> F

    F -- Yes --> G[Plan entry near level • Stops just beyond • Targets = Daily/Weekly]
    F -- No --> H[Wait for alignment or flip]

    G --> I[[Note: MaxReward / MaxPaint / AOIs can FLIP]]
    I --> J[[If price sustains ABOVE MaxReward → strongest SUPPORT]]
    I --> K[[If price sustains BELOW MaxPaint → strongest RESISTANCE]]

```

***

## What to read next

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  <Card title="Price Targets" icon="bullseye" href="/features/price-targets">
    Set exits in advance using daily/weekly targets.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Option Flow" icon="arrows-left-right" href="/features/option-flow">
    Confirm whether big players support your bias.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Tape Reading" icon="chart-line" href="/features/tape">
    Time entries using real-time prints, sweeps, and blocks.
  </Card>
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