Averages
Ichimoku Cloud
The full Ichimoku system (trend + support/resistance + momentum).
Real example in the platform
Ichimoku Cloud on the NQ, 1-minute candles built from real ticks (October 16, 2026, Rithmic feed) — a screenshot of the platform itself, factory settings.
What it does
- Tenkan and Kijun (high/low averages), the CLOUD (Senkou A/B projected forward) and the Chikou (lagging line).
- The cloud changes color as Senkou A moves above/below B.
Options
- Periods (Tenkan/Kijun/Senkou B), displacement, colors, cloud opacity, show Chikou.
Settings
Everything you can change in the indicator's settings dialog, in the same order as in the platform:
- Tenkan-sen
- Kijun-sen
- Senkou B
- Displacement
- Thickness
- Colors
- Chikou
- Bullish cloud
- Bearish cloud
- Cloud opacity
- Show Chikou (lagging)
How to add it in EliteXCharts
- Open a chart and click the Indicators icon in the chart header.
- Pick the Averages category and choose Ichimoku Cloud.
- Click Add. Double-click the indicator (or use its gear) to open the settings.
- Or ask the AI Assistant: "add the Ichimoku Cloud".
Frequently asked questions
What does the Ichimoku Cloud indicator do?
The full Ichimoku system (trend + support/resistance + momentum). Tenkan and Kijun (high/low averages), the CLOUD (Senkou A/B projected forward) and the Chikou (lagging line). The cloud changes color as Senkou A moves above/below B.
How do you read the Ichimoku Cloud?
Periods (Tenkan/Kijun/Senkou B), displacement, colors, cloud opacity, show Chikou.
How do I add the Ichimoku Cloud to a chart in EliteXCharts?
Open a chart and click the Indicators icon in the chart header. Pick the Averages category and choose Ichimoku Cloud. Click Add. Double-click the indicator (or use its gear) to open the settings. Or ask the AI Assistant: "add the Ichimoku Cloud".
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