Trend system
Ichimoku Cloud
A complete trend system that shows direction, momentum and support/resistance at a glance.
What is Ichimoku Cloud?
Ichimoku Kinko Hyo ('one-glance equilibrium chart') is a Japanese trend system that combines several lines and a projected 'cloud' (Kumo) to show trend direction, momentum and dynamic support/resistance in a single view.
How it works
It plots the Tenkan-sen (conversion line) and Kijun-sen (base line) from midpoints of recent ranges, a Chikou span (lagging close), and two leading spans that form the Kumo cloud projected ahead of price. Price above the cloud is bullish, below is bearish, and inside is neutral. A thick cloud signals strong support/resistance; Tenkan/Kijun crossovers give entry signals.
How traders use it
- ▸Trend bias: price above/below the cloud sets directional context.
- ▸Crossovers: Tenkan crossing Kijun signals momentum shifts.
- ▸Cloud as S/R: the Kumo acts as dynamic support and resistance.
- ▸Confirmation: the Chikou span clearing price adds confluence.
Build Ichimoku Cloud without code in Algovex
Algovex provides Ichimoku as a node with all its components exposed. Combine cloud position and Tenkan/Kijun crossovers into a multi-condition strategy on the canvas, backtest, and export.
Key parameters
| Parameter | What it does |
|---|---|
| conversionLength | Tenkan-sen period (classic 9). |
| baseLength | Kijun-sen period (classic 26). |
| spanBLength | Leading Span B period (classic 52). |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ichimoku Cloud good for beginners?
It looks complex but encodes trend, momentum and support/resistance in one view. Start with the cloud (above = bullish, below = bearish) and Tenkan/Kijun crossovers. Algovex lets you backtest each rule before trusting it.