Ichimoku Trading Strategy: Cloud Systems in Practice
A complete Ichimoku trading strategy with entry rules, stop placement, and exit conditions for CFD markets. A complete Ichimoku ruleset with entries, stops.
Strategy Setup
We covered Ichimoku components in our Ichimoku Cloud Guide. Now let us build a complete trading strategy using the cloud as the foundation.
Entry Rules (Long)
(1) Price above the cloud. (2) Tenkan-sen crosses above Kijun-sen. (3) Chikou Span above price. (4) All four conditions must align.
Stop and Target
Stop: Below the Kijun-sen or cloud top. Target: 1:2 risk-reward minimum, or trail using Tenkan-sen.
Disclaimer: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70-80% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Backtesting does not guarantee future results. Always consider whether you can afford the potential loss of your capital.