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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!
