Ichimoku Cloud

Comprehensive Japanese system: trend, support/resistance and signals in one chart.

Ichimoku Kinko Hyo: 5-line system (Tenkan, Kijun, Span A, Span B, Chikou). The cloud (Kumo) between Span A and B is key: price above = uptrend, below = downtrend, inside = neutral. Tenkan/Kijun crosses add signals. Works well on BTC and majors on D1/W1, weaker below 1h.

In plain words

A chart full of lines with a colored cloud in between. Simplest read: price above cloud = uptrend, below = downtrend, inside = uncertainty.

Example

BTC W1 Jan 2025: price 95k, Ichimoku cloud 60k-72k below - all signals confirm bull market.

Also known as: kumo, ichimoku kinko hyo

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