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  • #1,341
  • Sep 2, 2009 7:58am Sep 2, 2009 7:58am
Quoting sinner-
Hi guys,

Must take a break from the battle for me I take lots of pips today and very tired now.

Because of this I am not afraid to miss a big move, whenever there is buyers and sellers we can take some small slice for ourselves every day.

I wish you green pips and try to answer the questions you ask me tomorrow after finish work.

Has been great trading with you guys today I must say wish we could all sit in a trading room together!
well done mate , have a great day
  • #1,342
  • Sep 2, 2009 8:15am Sep 2, 2009 8:15am
Hello. I am a new trader. Im from Argentina. Thank you for teaching me about this indicator. can you tell me in which pairs does it work best? I have been trying it for a while with different pair but I want to reduce it to just a few. can you advise me on that?
Thank you
  • #1,343
  • Sep 2, 2009 8:16am Sep 2, 2009 8:16am
Quoting wolfan71
great report but attention, GBPJPY in the title so can confuse...
Thank you Wolfan, and you're right was a mistake... the report is for EURJPY. thank you for your advice
  • #1,344
  • Sep 2, 2009 8:22am Sep 2, 2009 8:22am
Quoting juno
Hello. I am a new trader. Im from Argentina. Thank you for teaching me about this indicator. can you tell me in which pairs does it work best? I have been trying it for a while with different pair but I want to reduce it to just a few. can you advise me on that?
Thank you
The jpy crosses but it works great on all pairs-you could trade anything with ichimoku.
  • #1,345
  • Sep 2, 2009 9:07am Sep 2, 2009 9:07am
There could be a neutral/strong LONG signal waiting for TS/KS cross on M5.
But I see a great Resistence Navy waiting for the price at 1.11 defending the side of KUMO Daily.
So be careful, better for some pips
  • #1,346
  • Sep 2, 2009 9:25am Sep 2, 2009 9:25am
Quoting astracan
Hi, how important is for the strategy if TK cross is above (for buy) or below (for sell) the Kumo. As I wrote in #1295, i'm trying to make an EA and this rule could be important.

Thanks
Hi Astracan, sorry for my delay in answer your question.

I don't wanna be so technical and I'm try to explain this easy. As you know the Ts / Ks cross is the most traditional strategy using Ichimoku, but to evaluate how strong or valid is this cross/signal we need to see 3 different points, the first one is see where the cross happens in relationship with the Kumo, for a Long signal if it's above is a Strong signal; if it's within the kumo is a neutral signal or if it's below is a weak signal (opposite for Short Signals).

The second point that we need to consider is the position of the Chinkou at the cross moment, you know, for a long signal you need that the Ch will be above the price, otherwise the signal will be very weak or risky.

The last point to consider is the Depth & sentiment of the Kumo... the depth show us the volatility of the pair in these moment, you know... with a thicker kumo we've a higher volatility and this is better to trade. The Sentiment of the cloud it's easy to see... Senkou span A is above Senkou Span B the sentiment is bullish (opposite to bearish).

I hope that this can help you in question

It's no so easy because when you take a look of one picture you never can forgot to take a look on the higher TF pictures.
  • #1,347
  • Sep 2, 2009 9:40am Sep 2, 2009 9:40am
Quoting wolfan71
There could be a neutral/strong LONG signal waiting for TS/KS cross on M5.
But I see a great Resistence Navy waiting for the price at 1.11 defending the side of KUMO Daily.
So be careful, better for some pips
Hi again Wolfan

Please let me tell you my point of view about this pair (USDCAD). As you said the resistance in 1.110 it's very strong, and also if you take a look on the 1Hr. TF the cloud sentiment it's bearish. The picture is NOT clear, Monthly, Weekly and daily is bearish... not strong but the price is under kumo... trying to validate the resistance at 1.11... In lower TF you have the price above the kumo... I don't know but for me is not clear to put my money in.
  • #1,348
  • Sep 2, 2009 9:53am Sep 2, 2009 9:53am
Quoting Bull
Hi Astracan, sorry for my delay in answer your question.

I don't wanna be so technical and I'm try to explain this easy. As you know the Ts / Ks cross is the most traditional strategy using Ichimoku, but to evaluate how strong or valid is this cross/signal we need to see 3 different...
great summary!
  • #1,349
  • Sep 2, 2009 10:23am Sep 2, 2009 10:23am
Quoting juno
Hello. I am a new trader. Im from Argentina. Thank you for teaching me about this indicator. can you tell me in which pairs does it work best? I have been trying it for a while with different pair but I want to reduce it to just a few. can you advise me on that?
Thank you
Hi Juno,

Glad you have found us!

We specifically target E/Y, G/Y, U/CAD G/U, E/U, A/J, CAD/Y U/CHF and a couple of others but my memory is fried from the crazy movements today so I am sure I am forgetting some.

The ichimoku system as you are no doubt aware was originally developed to trade Yen crosses in Japan so many argue that it works best on yen linked instruments. Vic who started this thread found over time that E/Y offers the best trading range with slightly reduced volatility and craziness that the G/Y, A/Y and Cad/Y can have.

You are probably best off taking the ichimoku system and following the E/Y closely until you feel confident and that you have the hang of things. You will also find regular analysis provided here such as weekly analysis, trade idea reports and actual live trades that our team of analysts make throughout the day.

It is really worth your time checking out at least the first 10 pages of this thread to understand in good detail the basis for what we are doing and then stick around and get into it with us.

Send me a personal message if you have any further questions because there is so much ongoing discussion here all the time that you will likely get lost amongst the postings.

Cheers.
  • #1,350
  • Sep 2, 2009 10:25am Sep 2, 2009 10:25am
Quoting Bull

The last point to consider is the Depth & sentiment of the Kumo... the depth show us the volatility of the pair in these moment, you know... with a thicker kumo we've a higher volatility and this is better to trade.
Question for you guys, I'm wanting to understand the cloud more. In the screenshot the areas with the stars. Very thin clouds, what does this really mean in relation to the other charts?

Also, you see how the cloud goes way off into right field? How does this affect how I see the data (if at all) ?
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  • #1,351
  • Sep 2, 2009 10:35am Sep 2, 2009 10:35am
Quoting happyhappy
Question for you guys, I'm wanting to understand the cloud more. In the screenshot the areas with the stars. Very thin clouds, what does this really mean in relation to the other charts?

Also, you see how the cloud goes way off into right field? How does this affect how I see the data (if at all) ?
Cloud thickness shows volatility along with support and resistance. The cloud in front is future prediction or the crystal ball of ichi.
  • #1,352
  • Sep 2, 2009 10:46am Sep 2, 2009 10:46am
Quoting calderone
Cloud thickness shows volatility along with support and resistance. The cloud in front is future prediction or the crystal ball of ichi.
Thanks! So in the particular example that I provided, by analyzing all of the timeframe info together, how would the thinness of the 5 min cloud affect your decision to enter a short trade if price breaks below the crowd and ts crosses ks?

What do you mean by "the cloud in front"?
  • #1,353
  • Sep 2, 2009 10:55am Sep 2, 2009 10:55am
Quoting happyhappy
Thanks! So in the particular example that I provided, by analyzing all of the timeframe info together, how would the thinness of the 5 min cloud affect your decision to enter a short trade if price breaks below the crowd and ts crosses ks?

What do you mean by "the cloud in front"?
Hi Happyx2,

Cloud thickness is generally speaking an indication of current volatility. If you have a nice thick cloud below a rising price or above a falling price it shows that there is scope of substantial further movement either up or down. We then use the ichi indicators to gather info and predict where the future volatility will go (i.e confirming trend direction and strength).

Thin clouds are quite ominous/dangerous in some ways as they show that the market has little sense of direction. In these such times this may be due to many different factors however it is very common to see clouds thin substantially leading into major market moving news releases such as US payrolls or interest rate decisions affecting whichever currency you are watching.

I think calderone refers to the cloud out in front as being the projection of the cloud that heads out to the right of the current price. This is a projection of where the ichimoku indicator believes the market is heading (up or down) and future volatility (thickness of kumo).

Often when you see the cloud crossing over to the right of the current price this can provide another confirmation of a trend change that may have started however by itself is not necessarily an indicator that you would trade from.

Cheers.
  • #1,354
  • Sep 2, 2009 11:00am Sep 2, 2009 11:00am
Quoting happyhappy
Thanks! So in the particular example that I provided, by analyzing all of the timeframe info together, how would the thinness of the 5 min cloud affect your decision to enter a short trade if price breaks below the crowd and ts crosses ks?

What do you mean by "the cloud in front"?
OK, in general terms- Price action (candles) are relative to the kumo (cloud). If you are wanting to sell-the candles should be below the cloud on the 5 minute (or closing through the bottom of the cloud. The tenkan should have crossed under the kijun and these two should be going below the cloud-the chinkou span should be below cloud and under price pointing down. This sell should only be done if the higher time frames are in agreement-meaning that higher timeframes are not showing price above the kumo and above the kijun etc. If you take price measurements from the clouds in the higher timeframes-you can bet they will be support or resistance on the lower timeframes.

I hope this helps and I have not confused you. Make sure you read the first few pages or re-read them.

The leading kumo which is ahead of price is a calculation of price designed to show what is likely to happen in the future or near present.
  • #1,355
  • Sep 2, 2009 11:01am Sep 2, 2009 11:01am
Quoting 4xAddict
Hi Happyx2,

Cloud thickness is generally speaking an indication of current volatility. If you have a nice thick cloud below a rising price or above a falling price it shows that there is scope of substantial further movement either up or down. We then use the ichi indicators to gather info and predict where the future volatility will go (i.e confirming trend direction and strength).

Thin clouds are quite ominous/dangerous in some ways as they show that the market has little sense of direction. In these such times this may be due to many different...

Great job! You've explained it very well.
  • #1,356
  • Sep 2, 2009 11:01am Sep 2, 2009 11:01am
Quoting Bull
Hi again Wolfan

Please let me tell you my point of view about this pair (USDCAD). As you said the resistance in 1.110 it's very strong, and also if you take a look on the 1Hr. TF the cloud sentiment it's bearish. The picture is NOT clear, Monthly, Weekly and daily is bearish... not strong but the price is under kumo... trying to validate the resistance at 1.11... In lower TF you have the price above the kumo... I don't know but for me is not clear to put my money in.
i respect very much your opinion because you have much more experience than me. still i think about me like a newbie
Price went down so the signal didn't generate, but if price went up, referring to the rules we are following, a good signal could be generated.
But that signal doesn't take into account that strong resistence obviously.
So i reported that possibility but with the warning about resistence and recommending to get just some pips, a small tp.
Regarding H1 Kumo Sentiment I saw a bullish sentiment. But maybe i miss something.. can you explain me how do you mark that bearish sentiment?

With all my respect again
Cheers
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  • #1,357
  • Sep 2, 2009 11:11am Sep 2, 2009 11:11am
Thanks Guys!

I've made it through the first 50 pages, enough for this brain today
  • #1,358
  • Sep 2, 2009 11:12am Sep 2, 2009 11:12am
any trades made today?

i heve faund one on the eur usd 1m

today was very chopy
  • #1,359
  • Sep 2, 2009 11:19am Sep 2, 2009 11:19am
Quoting Superscalper
any trades made today?

i heve faund one on the eur usd 1m

today was very chopy
Best moves were halfway through uk session. Things look sideways for now. I will stand aside. There is always a chance the cad and aud may move or there could be some afternoon ny action but I think we are ranging.
  • #1,360
  • Sep 2, 2009 11:30am Sep 2, 2009 11:30am
Quoting 4xAddict
Hi Superscalper,

I know and understand why it looks like you can just use the short timeframes, however you just do not get a strong enough signal from them.

Maybe to scalp 2,3 or 8 pips yes this is possible however we are not committed to trading for this high risk and labor intensive way of trading. All of our trades we hold for 50+pips and they are much lower stress trades than scalping.

You should check out my post on page 77 #1153. I talk about the "Daily Grind" meaning the boring daily reseach that ichimoku traders need to do in order...
first thanks to u and vic elc responing to my q

i think thet on the 1m u can take nore then 5 10 pips samting more like 30 to 50 pips but u heve to be more time infront of the pc

i still dont know why the h4 h1 so importent for same one thet trade on the 1m or 5m mayby u can show me the senarios thet this looking of prespective
make the differnt betwin winer trade to a loser trade
mayby generaly looking on the long term time fraim give u prespective on the markt
but the rule riman the same so if the 30m 15m pointing long u still look for long entry on the 5m
am i corect?
or the rule is to wait the all the time fraim will on thesame derection?
if not its not relevent except thet it nice to know what is going on on the market in general

thet what i thinks mayby iam missing samthing so corect me if iam worng

thanks alot
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