beginner8 min
What Is Ichimoku?
Ichimoku Kinko-Hyo means “one look equilibrium chart.” It is a complete system for reading trend, momentum, support/resistance, time, and price together — not a single oscillator.
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Learning Path
Learn how Ichimoku Kinko-Hyo presents trend, momentum, support, resistance and equilibrium within one integrated market framework.
8 lessons · Beginner · 1h 11m
Based on “At One Glance” by Tyler Thurston · © Grey Rabbit LLC
Ichimoku Kinko-Hyo means “one look equilibrium chart.” It is a complete system for reading trend, momentum, support/resistance, time, and price together — not a single oscillator.
Read lesson →Goichi Hosoda developed Ichimoku through decades of research and testing. The system emphasizes patience, market rhythm, and balance — not shortcuts.
Read lesson →Markets alternate between balance and imbalance. Ichimoku visualizes that equilibrium; personal discipline mirrors it.
Read lesson →Ichimoku’s five lines interact: Tenkan and Kijun describe near-term equilibrium, Span A and Span B form the Kumo, and Chikou confirms against history.
Read lesson →The Tenkan-sen is the 9-period midpoint of highs and lows. It tracks short-term equilibrium and works with the Kijun for crosses and trend context.
Read lesson →The Kijun-sen is the 26-period midpoint. It often acts as support/resistance, a flat “price magnet,” and a core confirmation line in trend structure.
Read lesson →The Kumo is formed by Senkou Span A and Span B. Thickness, color (bullish/bearish), twists, and price location relative to the cloud are core Ichimoku reads.
Read lesson →The Chikou Span plots the current close 26 periods back. Open space supports trend narratives; historical congestion warns that confirmation is conflicted.
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