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RSI measures speed and magnitude of price movements. It oscillates between 0 and 100 and identifies overbought (>70) and oversold (<30) conditions.
Used to detect trend reversals and optimal entry/exit points.
RSI < 30 then rises above 30
RSI > 70 then falls below 70
When price and RSI move in opposite directions
Buy: RSI < 25 : RSI < 25
Sell: RSI > 75 : RSI > 75
For patient traders who prefer rare but highly reliable signals. Ideal in volatile markets.
Buy: RSI < 30 : RSI < 30
Sell: RSI > 70 : RSI > 70
The classic recommended strategy for beginners. Good compromise between frequency and reliability.
Buy: RSI < 40 : RSI < 40
Sell: RSI > 60 : RSI > 60
For active traders seeking more opportunities. Requires strict risk management.
In strong bull market: use 40/80 instead of 30/70. In bear market: use 20/60. RSI must adapt to context!
If price makes new high but RSI doesn't = bearish divergence (sell signal). Opposite for bullish divergence = strong buy signal!
RSI alone can give false signals. Always confirm with: Volume (important!), Support/Resistance, MACD or EMA. Triple confirmation = Solid trade.
Check RSI on multiple timeframes: if RSI 1H and 4H are aligned in oversold = VERY strong signal. Never trade against the higher timeframe trend!
In strong trend, RSI can stay > 70 for long. Wait for confirmed reversal!
RSI at 30 in strong decline can still drop to 10. Look at overall trend first!
Try RSI 7 (more reactive) or RSI 21 (more stable) depending on your trading style!
Exponential moving average gives more weight to recent prices. It reacts faster to price changes than simple moving average.
Used to identify trend direction and dynamic support/resistance levels.
EMA12 crosses above EMA26 + Price > EMA200
EMA12 crosses below EMA26 + Price < EMA200
Price bounces on EMA = support/resistance
Buy Signal : Buy: EMA12 > EMA26 > EMA200 + Price above 3 EMAs for 3 candles
Sell Signal : Sell: EMA12 < EMA26 < EMA200 + Price below 3 EMAs for 3 candles
Triple confirmation for patient traders. Rare but very reliable signals with well-established trend.
Buy Signal : Buy: Golden Cross (EMA12 crosses above EMA26) + Price > EMA200
Sell Signal : Sell: Death Cross (EMA12 crosses below EMA26) + Price < EMA200
Recommended classic strategy. Perfect balance between frequency and signal quality.
Buy Signal : Buy: Price bounces on EMA12 in uptrend (price > EMA200)
Sell Signal : Sell: Price rejects EMA12 in downtrend (price < EMA200)
For active traders. Multiple entries possible but requires constant monitoring.
Try EMA 9/21/55 (Fibonacci numbers) for more reactivity. These periods follow natural market cycles and give excellent results on crypto and forex.
ALWAYS check EMA200 on higher timeframe! If price < EMA200 on 4H but > EMA200 on 15min = weak signal. Never trade against higher TF trend.
In strong uptrend, EMA12 acts as dynamic support. Price often bounces on it. Use for multiple entries in trend with stop below EMA26.
Flat EMA = NO trend, avoid! EMA with steep slope = strong trend, ideal for trading. Slope angle indicates movement strength.
Wait for candle close! Ongoing crossing can be false signal. Confirm with complete candle and volume.
EMA200 is the most important trend filter. Trading against it = high risk. If price < EMA200, favor sells!
One EMA is not enough. Use minimum 2 EMAs for crossings, ideally 3 to filter overall trend.
MACD compares two exponential moving averages to identify momentum and trend changes.
Very effective to confirm trend reversals and measure movement strength.
MACD crosses above signal line + Positive histogram
MACD crosses below signal line + Negative histogram
MACD crosses zero line = confirmed trend change
Difference between EMA12 and EMA26. Shows momentum strength and direction.
EMA 9 of MACD. Acts as moving average to filter false signals.
Difference MACD - Signal. Shows momentum STRENGTH in real-time.
Buy: RSI < 25 : Buy: MACD crosses Signal upward ABOVE zero line + Growing histogram
Sell: RSI > 75 : Sell: MACD crosses Signal downward BELOW zero line + Decreasing histogram
Double confirmation: crossing + position vs zero. Rare but very reliable signals, ideal for swing trading.
Buy: RSI < 25 : Buy: MACD crosses Signal upward (regardless of position vs zero)
Sell: RSI > 75 : Sell: MACD crosses Signal downward
Classic MACD strategy. Good compromise between frequency and reliability. Recommended to start with MACD.
Buy: RSI < 25 : Buy: Histogram turns from red to green (even without complete crossing)
Sell: RSI > 75 : Sell: Histogram turns from green to red
Anticipates crossings using histogram. More opportunities but requires strict risk management and confirmations.
MACD > 0 = Dominant uptrend. MACD < 0 = Downtrend. Zero line crossing is MAJOR trend change signal, often more reliable than MACD/Signal crossings.
If price makes higher highs but MACD makes lower highs = MAJOR bearish divergence (strong sell). If price makes lower lows but MACD makes higher lows = bullish divergence (strong buy). Divergences are often the best MACD signals!
When histogram grows = momentum accelerates. When it shrinks = momentum weakens (even if still green/red). Shrinking histogram can announce upcoming crossing = early warning signal!
For more reactivity (scalping/day trading): use 5/13/5 or 8/17/9. For long-term trading: keep 12/26/9 (classic). For volatile crypto: test 6/13/5. Each asset has its optimal settings!
In flat/range market, MACD gives CONSTANT false signals. Filter with overall trend (price vs EMA200) or wait for crossings above/below zero line.
MACD is MOMENTUM indicator, not trend. In strong trend, it can stay positive/negative long. ALWAYS confirm with support/resistance or volume!
MACD is EXCELLENT combined with RSI (overbought/oversold confirmation) + Support/Resistance (key levels) + Volume (strength). Alone, gives too many false signals!
BUY signal: MACD crosses upward + RSI < 50 (confirmed bullish momentum). SELL signal: MACD crosses downward + RSI > 50.
Only buy if MACD crosses upward AND price > EMA200. Only sell if MACD crosses downward AND price < EMA200. Eliminates 80% of false signals!
Ultra-reliable signal: MACD crosses + Histogram grows + Volume > average. The perfect combination for high potential entries!
Bollinger Bands use volatility to create a dynamic channel around price. They consist of a central moving average and two bands based on standard deviation.
Used to identify overbought/oversold conditions and periods of high/low volatility.
Price touches or crosses lower band + Return to mean
Price touches or crosses upper band + Return to mean
Tight bands = low volatility, major move coming
Buy Signal : Price touches lower band + RSI < 30
Sell Signal : Price touches upper band + RSI > 70
Bet on return to mean. Ideal in trendless market (range).
Buy Signal : Upper band breakout + High volume
Sell Signal : Lower band breakout + High volume
Ride volatility explosions. Powerful in strong trend.
Squeeze : Very tight bands < 10% of price
Expansion : Wait for breakout and follow direction
The calm before the storm! Major volatility imminent.
%B = Price relative position in bands. %B > 1 = above upper band, %B < 0 = below lower band. %B = 0.5 = exactly in middle. Perfect to quantify strength!
Bandwidth = Distance between upper and lower bands. Low bandwidth (<10%) = Imminent squeeze. Increasing bandwidth = Volatility returning, powerful move ongoing!
Price touches upper/lower band twice = Strong reversal signal. Second touch is often best entry point! Confirm with RSI or volume.
If simultaneous squeeze on 1H AND 4H = GUARANTEED EXPLOSION! Wait for breakout and enter with conviction. Move will be massive. Set wide stops!
In strong uptrend, price can "walk" along upper band for weeks. Wait for reversal signal!
Squeeze is THE most powerful signal! When bands tighten < 10%, prepare. Explosion coming. Don't miss this setup!
ALWAYS combine with RSI, volume or support/resistance. Bollinger alone = 50% reliability. Bollinger + 2 confirmations = 80%+!
Price touches lower band + RSI < 30 = Powerful BUY. Price touches upper band + RSI > 70 = SELL. Simple, effective, tested millions of times.
Squeeze + Exploding volume = Guaranteed move. Wait for breakout with volume 2x above average. Direction = where volume goes!
Price touches lower band AND major support = Perfect buy zone. Price touches upper band AND resistance = Ideal sell zone. Surgical precision!
Fibonacci retracements use mathematical ratios (23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, 78.6%) to identify potential support and resistance levels.
Excellent for finding pullback entry zones and profit targets.
Price reaches a retracement level (38.2% or 61.8%) + Bullish trend confirmation
Price reaches an extension (127.2% or 161.8%) + Reversal signs
The 61.8% level is the strongest for reversals
Fibonacci in Downtrend
Shallow retracement - Very strong trend
Classic bounce zone
Powerful psychological level
THE GOLDEN RATIO - The most reliable!
Last support before reversal
Back to origin - Conservative TP
Moderate extension - Balanced TP1
GOLDEN TARGET - Optimal TP2, most likely!
Strong extension - Ambitious TP3
Extreme extension - TP4 MOONSHOT in strong trend!
Buy Signal : Wait for 61.8% + Candle confirmation + Volume
Sell Signal : TP at 100% or 127.2% extension
For patient traders. The 61.8% level is statistically the most reliable. ~70% success rate.
Buy Signal : Entry between 38.2% and 50% with confirmation
Sell Signal : Scaled TP: 50% at 100%, 50% at 161.8%
Good balance between opportunity and safety. Use multiple levels to average your entry.
Buy Signal : Enter early at 23.6% or 38.2% without waiting
Sell Signal : Ambitious TP: 161.8% or 200% extension
For scalpers and day traders. More opportunities but requires strict risk management. Tight stop mandatory!
Draw MULTIPLE Fibonacci retracements on different swings. When 2-3 levels overlap = GOLDEN ZONE! Bounce probability >80%. This is THE pro technique.
After a retracement, use Fibonacci extensions for your Take Profits: 127.2% (conservative TP1), 161.8% (balanced TP2), 200% (ambitious TP3), 261.8% (moonshot TP4). Always scale out!
The jackpot: Fibonacci level + historical S/R + EMA 200 overlapping = GOLDEN Signal! Wait for these confluences for very high probability trades.
Draw Fib on 1H for precise entry, on 4H for general zone, on 1D to confirm major trend. If all 3 timeframes show bounce at same level = PERFECT TRADE!
Fibonacci ONLY works on clear and significant swings. Minimum 5-10% movement. On noise = random results!
NEVER blind entry! ALWAYS wait for confirmation: reversal candle, RSI divergence, or level rejection. Fibonacci = zone, not exact trigger.
Many only use retracements. HUGE MISTAKE! Fibonacci extensions (127%, 161%, 200%) are your best friends for Take Profits. Don't leave money on the table!
The CLASSIC combo. Price hits 61.8% Fib + RSI oversold = Almost guaranteed bounce. ~75% reliability. Add hammer candle = 85% success!
When 50% Fib retracement coincides with EMA 200 = MAGNETIC ZONE! Price systematically returns there. Institutions' favorite setup. High conviction trade!
Shallow 38.2% retracement + Buyer volume explosion = ULTRA strong trend resuming. Enter fast, it's taking off! Target: 161.8% minimum.
61.8% IS THE MOST POWERFUL LEVEL. If price breaks below 61.8%, trend is probably over. If price bounces on 61.8% = Green Light to continue trend. It's BINARY. Respect 61.8% like your life depends on it!
Trend confirmed - ALL IN!
Trend over - GET OUT!
ATR measures market volatility by calculating the average of price variations. The higher the ATR, the more volatile the market.
Used to size positions and place stop losses adapted to volatility.
High ATR = Wide movements expected - Be careful
Low ATR = Calm market - Explosion coming
Rising ATR = Strong movement in progress - Accelerating trend
Strong volatility - Wide movements - Increased risk, use wider stops
Normal volatility - Balanced conditions
Low volatility - Calm market, tighten stops, expect breakout soon
Meaning : Increasing ATR indicates growing volatility and strong movements
Market Context : Strong trend in progress or beginning
Use wider stops, ride the trend
Meaning : Decreasing ATR indicates calming market, potential breakout ahead
Market Context : Market consolidating, calm before storm
Tighten stops, prepare for breakout
Meaning : Sudden ATR spike indicates major event or explosive move
Common Causes : News, earnings, breakouts, liquidations
Stay out or reduce position size
When ATR reaches its lowest in 30-50 periods = Market in MAXIMUM COMPRESSION. The calm before the storm. An explosive move is imminent within 1-3 days. Prepare your orders!
Calculate ATR% = (ATR ÷ Current Price) × 100. Allows comparing volatility between different assets. Bitcoin ATR%=3% vs Altcoin ATR%=8% = Alt is 2.5x more volatile. Essential for multi-asset trading!
ATR follows cycles: Low volatility → Breakout → High volatility → Exhaustion → Back to low. Trade breakouts from low ATR zones for best risk/reward!
Compare ATR across multiple timeframes: If Daily ATR + 4H ATR + 1H ATR are ALL expanding = Volatility confirmed on all levels = Massive move in progress. If divergence between timeframes = Local volatility only.
ATR-based stops adapt to volatility. In high volatility (high ATR), use wider stops. In calm markets (low ATR), tighten them. Dynamic = smart!
High ATR = smaller position size to maintain same risk. Low ATR = can use larger size. Always calculate: Risk = Position Size × ATR × Multiplier
Spiking ATR = extreme conditions. Either stay out or reduce size dramatically. Never use normal position sizing in extreme volatility. Recipe for disaster!
When ATR is low AND Bollinger Bands squeeze = massive breakout coming. Combine both for highest probability explosive moves. Best trading setup!
Breakout from low ATR zone at major S/R level = highest win rate setup. ATR will expand massively after breakout. Place TP at 3-5x initial ATR!
Price in uptrend + ATR rising progressively = HEALTHY and powerful trend. More participants joining the move. Stay in the trade! If ATR falls in trend = Exhaustion coming soon.
Always set your stop loss at 2x ATR minimum. This gives the trade room to breathe while protecting your capital. Anything less = high probability of premature stop-out!
When ATR reaches 6-month lows, prepare for massive move. The longer the calm, the bigger the explosion. These are the best setups!
When ATR is 2x normal, cut position size by 50%. High volatility = higher risk. Protect your capital by sizing down, not avoiding the trade!
Crypto: ATR higher than stocks. Weekend: ATR drops. News events: ATR spikes. Always compare current ATR to historical average for that specific asset and timeframe.
Support and resistance are price zones where the market tends to bounce or break. They are key psychological areas.
Used to identify optimal entry and exit points, and for stop placement.
Price bounces on validated support + Confirmation (volume or candlestick)
Price rejects validated resistance + Signs of weakness
S/R breakout with volume = Strong continuation signal
Price area where DEMAND is strong. Buyers step in massively, preventing further declines. It's a psychological "floor".
Price area where SUPPLY is strong. Sellers take profits, preventing further rise. It's a psychological "ceiling".
The market has MEMORY. Traders remember key prices (entries/exits/liquidations). When price returns there, they react the same way. A self-fulfilling prophecy!
Classic levels where price has bounced multiple times. The more touches, the stronger the level. Draw them clearly!
Moving averages (especially EMA 200) act as dynamic support/resistance. They move with price, adapting to trend.
Inclined trendlines - Follow trend direction
Look for obvious peaks and valleys on the chart. The more visible the pivot, the more important it is!
An S/R is VALID when price touches 2-3 times and bounces. After 4-5 touches, high breakout risk.
NEVER draw an exact line! Draw ZONES of 1-2% width. Use rectangles, not lines.
Round numbers (10,000, 20,000, 100) act as natural S/R. Humans love round numbers. They create self-fulfilling prophecies!
Entry : Entry: Wait for CONFIRMED bounce on Support + Reversal candle (hammer, engulfing)
Stop Loss : Below support zone (1-2% below)
Take Profit : Next resistance or R:R 1:2 minimum
Safest setup. Wait for confirmation; miss 20% of the move but win 70% of the time!
Entry : Entry: Resistance breakout + Volume 2x above average + Candle close above
Stop Loss : Below old resistance (now support)
Take Profit : Projected range distance upward
Powerful but beware of FAKE breakouts! Volume is key. Better: wait for RETEST.
Entry : Entry: After breakout, price retests old R (now S). Confirmed bounce = GO!
Stop Loss : Below retest (tight stop, excellent R:R)
Take Profit : Next resistance (often R:R 1:4+)
ULTIMATE setup! 80–90% of breakouts retest. Patience = perfect entry, tight stop, big profit!
After an upward breakout, old Resistance becomes Support. After breakdown, old Support becomes Resistance. THE BASICS! Price often returns to "test" this flip. That retest = best entry opportunity!
When MULTIPLE elements align = GOLDEN ZONE! Example: Historical S/R + EMA 200 + Fib 61.8% + Round number (50000$) = 90%+ success setup! Always seek confluence. 1 factor = 50%, 2 = 65%, 3+ = 80%+.
An S/R is STRONGER if: (1) 3+ touches, (2) higher timeframe, (3) older level, (4) bounce volume high, (5) large distance since last test.
Advanced version of classic S/R. Demand zone = where price exploded up (aggressive buyers). Supply = where price dropped fast (aggressive sellers). Represents real imbalances.
DAILY S/R are 10x more powerful than 1H S/R. Pro method: Identify S/R on Daily/4H for MAJOR zones. Then zoom 1H/15min for precise entry. NEVER trade against Daily S/R! It always wins over 1H S/R.
Only mark MAJOR levels where price has clearly reacted 3+ times. Too many lines = analysis paralysis. Keep chart clean. Quality over quantity!
Daily and Weekly S/R levels are 10x stronger than 15min levels. ALWAYS mark HTF levels first. They override everything else. Never trade against them!
Wait for confirmation! Price can spike through S/R before reversing. Use limit orders slightly inside the zone or wait for confirmation candle. Patience pays!
Price approaches Support, you buy in anticipation... and it breaks. Classic MISTAKE! ALWAYS wait for confirmed bounce (candle, volume). Better to miss 10% of the move than lose 100% of capital.
Price touches Support + RSI < 30 = GOLDEN BUY! Price touches Resistance + RSI > 70 = Perfect SELL. Technical + price confluence = 80%+ success. Add hammer candle = 90%+!
Hammer at support = bullish reversal. Shooting star at resistance = bearish reversal. Engulfing at S/R = strongest signal. Pattern + Level = High probability!
High volume at S/R = strong level. Low volume = weak, likely to break. Volume breakout through resistance = real move. No volume = fake breakout!
When historical S/R aligns with EMA 200 = SACRED ZONE! This is institutions' favorite setup. Add RSI oversold = 95% success setup. NEVER miss these confluences!
🎯 S/R are ZONES, not LASERS. The market isn’t precise to the cent. Draw 1–2% rectangles, not thin lines. Wicks matter. Valid breakout = CLOSE + VOLUME. Retest = Golden setup. Patience always pays! S/R are the foundation of everything: Fib, EMA... master them = master 80% of trading!
Buy zone - Strong demand
Sell zone - Strong supply
S becomes R, R becomes S
More alignment = Stronger zone
Ichimoku is a complete technical analysis system that provides information about trend, momentum, and support/resistance in a single glance.
Used to identify trend direction, key support/resistance levels, and generate trading signals.
Price above cloud + Tenkan crosses Kijun upward + Chikou > Past price
Price below cloud + Tenkan crosses Kijun downward + Chikou < Past price
Green cloud (Senkou A > B) = Bullish trend, Red cloud = Bearish trend
Ichimoku is a complete Japanese system created in the 1930s. It's THE only indicator that shows EVERYTHING at a glance: trend, momentum, dynamic support/resistance, and entry/exit signals. Complex at first but INCREDIBLY powerful once mastered!
Tenkan (9), Kijun (26), Senkou A & B (Cloud), Chikou (lag 26). You have EVERYTHING on a single chart: trend, momentum, dynamic support/resistance, confirmation. Stop juggling between 10 different indicators! Ichimoku = The trader's Swiss Army knife.
The cloud is projected 26 periods INTO THE FUTURE! You see where support/resistance will be BEFORE price gets there. It's like having a roadmap of the market. Nobody else can do that!
Forget frozen horizontal lines. The Ichimoku cloud MOVES with price, adapts to volatility, thickens in strong trends and tightens before breakouts. Smart S/R that breathes with the market.
THICK cloud (wide) = VERY STRONG trend, hard to break. Powerful Support/Resistance. THIN cloud (narrow) = WEAK trend, imminent breakout. When cloud tightens = Prepare for breakout! It's a signal of coming volatility.
Interactive chart with ALL Ichimoku indicators - Tenkan, Kijun, Senkou A & B (Cloud), Chikou
Tenkan (Red) : FAST Line (9 periods) - Reacts quickly to changes
Kijun (Blue) : SLOW Line (26 periods) - Main trend + Dynamic S/R
🟢 Above the cloud : Strong BULLISH signal
⚠️ Inside the cloud : INDECISION zone
🔴 Below the cloud : Strong BEARISH signal
💡 Confirmation line : Current price shifted 26 periods BACK.
ABOVE past price = Confirms bullish signal | BELOW = Confirms bearish signal
Formula : (Highest 9 + Lowest 9) ÷ 2
Role : Measures SHORT TERM momentum. It's the "fast line". When Tenkan rises = bullish momentum. When it falls = bearish momentum. Serves as early signal.
Formula : (Highest 26 + Lowest 26) ÷ 2
Role : Indicates MEDIUM TERM trend. It's the "slow line". Price above = bullish trend. Price below = bearish trend. Also acts as VERY POWERFUL dynamic Support/Resistance.
Formula : (Tenkan + Kijun) ÷ 2, projected 26 periods AHEAD
Role : Forms the FAST EDGE of the cloud. More reactive to price changes. When Senkou A > Senkou B = GREEN cloud (bullish). When Senkou A < Senkou B = RED cloud (bearish).
Formula : (Highest 52 + Lowest 52) ÷ 2, projected 26 periods AHEAD
Role : Forms the SLOW EDGE of the cloud. Based on 52 periods = more stable. Represents LONG TERM support/resistance. The cloud between A and B = price conflict zone.
Formula : Current CLOSING price, displayed 26 periods BACK
Role : Compares CURRENT price to PAST price. If Chikou > past price = bullish momentum. If Chikou < past price = bearish momentum. ESSENTIAL trend confirmation. NEVER trade against Chikou!
The cloud = space between Senkou A and Senkou B. It's the BATTLE zone between buyers and sellers projected 26 periods ahead! GREEN cloud (A > B) = Bullish trend. RED cloud (A < B) = Bearish trend. Cloud thickness = trend strength. Thick cloud = STRONG trend. Thin cloud = weak trend, breakout imminent.
Buy Signal : Tenkan crosses Kijun UPWARD
Sell Signal : Tenkan crosses Kijun DOWNWARD
💡 Tip : Like Golden/Death Cross of EMAs but faster. Better if cross occurs ABOVE cloud (buy) or BELOW cloud (sell). Avoid crosses INSIDE cloud = confusion zone.
Buy Signal : In uptrend, price touches Kijun and BOUNCES upward
Sell Signal : In downtrend, price touches Kijun and BOUNCES downward
💡 Tip : Kijun acts like a MAGNET. Price regularly returns to test it. High probability setup if Kijun is FLAT (consolidation over). If Kijun angled = strong trend ongoing.
Buy Signal : Price breaks ABOVE cloud + CLOSE confirmed
Sell Signal : Price breaks BELOW cloud + CLOSE confirmed
💡 Tip : MAJOR SIGNAL! Trend change confirmed. The THINNER the cloud, the easier and faster the breakout. Thick cloud = strong resistance, powerful breakout if successful. 70-80% of prices retest cloud after breakout.
Buy Signal : FUTURE cloud changes from RED to GREEN (Senkou A crosses Senkou B upward)
Sell Signal : FUTURE cloud changes from GREEN to RED (Senkou A crosses Senkou B downward)
💡 Tip : ANTICIPATED setup! Twist visible 26 periods in ADVANCE. You see change coming before everyone. Powerful combined with TK Cross. Twist + TK Cross = GOLDEN Signal!
Buy Signal : Chikou above past price + Chikou above past cloud
Sell Signal : Chikou below past price + Chikou below past cloud
💡 Tip : Chikou is the ULTIMATE FILTER. Use it to CONFIRM other Ichimoku signals. TK Cross signal but opposite Chikou? DON'T TRADE. Golden rule: Chikou must ALWAYS be in trade direction.
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🎯 Description : When all 5 conditions are met = ULTRA STRONG trend confirmed on ALL timeframes. It's the most reliable Ichimoku setup. Success rate 85-95%. Don't expect this setup every day, but when it appears = ALL IN with confidence!
Buy Signal : Price INSIDE cloud + Bounce on Senkou B (lower edge) + Tenkan rising
Sell Signal : Price INSIDE cloud + Rejection on Senkou A (upper edge) + Tenkan falling
⚠️ Never INSIDE the Cloud : RISKY setup for experienced traders only! Cloud = confusion zone, price can go any direction. Use TIGHT stops. Scalping only. Beginners: AVOID trades in cloud!
THICK cloud (wide) = VERY STRONG trend, hard to break. Powerful Support/Resistance. THIN cloud (narrow) = WEAK trend, imminent breakout. When cloud tightens = Prepare for breakout! It's a signal of coming volatility.
When Kijun becomes HORIZONTAL = Market exits consolidation and seeks direction. If Tenkan crosses flat Kijun = ULTRA POWERFUL signal! It's the start of new movement. Flat Kijun + TK Cross = 80%+ success rate.
Use Ichimoku on MULTIPLE timeframes: Daily for overall trend, 4H for momentum, 1H for precise entry. If Perfect Setup on Daily AND 4H simultaneously = TRADE OF THE YEAR! Never trade against Daily Ichimoku.
Cloud projected 26 periods ahead shows FUTURE support/resistance! Look where price is heading: toward thick cloud = expected slowdown. Toward thin cloud = easy breakout. Use it to anticipate your Take Profits!
Only trade TK crosses ABOVE cloud (for buys) or BELOW cloud (for sells). Crosses inside cloud = choppy, no clear trend. Wait for price to be outside cloud!
Chikou is the MOST important confirmation! If Chikou can't break above price from 26 bars ago, the trend is weak. Always check Chikou before entering!
Ichimoku is a TREND system. In sideways markets, it gives constant false signals. Use it only when there's a clear trend. Otherwise, switch to Bollinger or RSI!
When all lines are tangled = WAIT. Ichimoku shines in trending markets. Don't force trades in choppy conditions.
Tenkan crosses Kijun + Future cloud changes color simultaneously = GOLDEN COMBO! Double confirmation: short-term momentum + long-term anticipation. 85%+ success rate. Enter with confidence!
Price breaks cloud + Returns to test it + Bounces = PERFECT SETUP! Like S/R retest. Cloud becomes support after bullish breakout. Precise entry, tight stop under cloud. Excellent R:R 1:5+.
Only take bullish Ichimoku signals when RSI > 50, bearish when RSI < 50. This filters out weak signals and keeps you with momentum. Powerful combination!
Price breaks cloud with huge volume = strongest signal. Volume confirms the cloud breakout is real, not a fake-out. Always check volume on cloud breaks!
Price > Green cloud • Tenkan > Kijun • Kijun sloping upward • Chikou > Past price • Chikou > Past cloud
Price < Red cloud • Tenkan < Kijun • Kijun sloping downward • Chikou < Past price • Chikou < Past cloud
CONFUSION ZONE (DON'T TRADE):
☁️ NEVER TRADE INSIDE THE CLOUD. Wait for price to exit CLEARLY. Chikou is your ABSOLUTE FILTER - never trade against it. Perfect Setup happens 5-10 times/year maximum - when it appears, JUMP ON IT with conviction! Ichimoku shows you EVERYTHING at a glance: trend (cloud), momentum (TK), confirmation (Chikou), and even the FUTURE (cloud projection). It's the most complete system that exists. Master it = you master trading!
Price > Cloud = Buy | Price < Cloud = Sell
Confusion zone = 70% failure
Always trade with Chikou
5-10x/year - Seize it!
Volume represents the number of assets traded during a given period. High volume confirms the strength of a price movement.
Crucial indicator to validate breakouts, identify reversals and confirm trends.
High volume + Resistance breakout = Confirmed breakout
High volume + Support break = Confirmed bearish breakout
Extreme volume = Probable exhaustion, watch for reversal
Volume > Average: Strong interest, confirmed move
Volume < Average: Low interest, suspicious move
Average volume over 20 periods - Reference
Buy Signal : Price breaks resistance + Volume > 2x average
Sell Signal : Price breaks support + Volume > 2x average
Volume validates breakouts. Without high volume, it's probably a false breakout! Golden rule of trading.
Climax Volume : Extreme volume > 3-5x average = Exhaustion
Reversal : After climax, wait for price reversal
Extreme volume = Everyone has entered. No more fuel to push price. Reversal imminent!
Uptrend : Volume ↑ on rise + Volume ↓ on fall
Downtrend : Volume ↑ on fall + Volume ↓ on rise
Analyze which candle has the volume: Volume on green candle = Buyers. Volume on red candle = Sellers.
Price rises but volume falls = Bearish divergence, trend weakening. Price falls but volume falls = Low selling pressure, bounce possible. Volume MUST confirm price!
Accumulation: Ranging price + High volume = Pros buying. Distribution: High ranging price + High volume = Pros selling. Watch where volume concentrates!
Don't compare 1M Bitcoin volume with 100K altcoin! Use RELATIVE volume: Current volume / Average volume. > 1.5 = Strong. > 2.5 = Very strong. > 5 = Climax!
Daily volume spike more important than 5min. Weekly volume more important than daily. Big timeframe volume = big money moving!
This is mistake #1! Breakout without volume = FALSE breakout 80% of the time. Price will return to range. ALWAYS wait for volume!
Volume is lower on weekends and at night. Price movement with low volume = unreliable. Wait for high liquidity hours (London + NY open).
High volume ≠ Price rising. Volume = Interest. Check if volume accompanies buyers (green candles) or sellers (red candles)!
If OBV rises but price stagnates = Hidden accumulation. If OBV falls but price stagnates = Hidden distribution. The indicator that sees the invisible!
Series of growing volume spikes + Price slowing = Exhaustion. Last giant spike = Climax. Prepare for immediate reversal!
Price breaks support with LOW volume then quickly rises back = Successful test! Big players test if sellers remain. Strong buy signal!
Break resistance + Volume > 2x + Close above = Perfect trade! Probability >75%. This is THE king setup.
RSI divergence + Volume climax = 90% GUARANTEED reversal. The moment when everything aligns. Don't miss this setup!
MACD golden cross + Growing volume = Strong bullish trend start. MACD death cross + Growing volume = Violent bear market start.
