3.
Senkou Span A (Leading Span A):
• Formula: (Tenkan-sen + Kijun-sen)/2, projected 26 periods into the future.
• Purpose: Forms one edge of the Ichimoku Cloud (Kumo).
• Interpretation:
• Acts as a dynamic support or resistance boundary.
4. Senkou Span B (Leading Span B):
• Formula: (52-period high + 52-period low)/2\text{(52-period high + 52-period low)} / 2(52-
period high + 52-period low)/2, projected 26 periods into the future.
• Purpose: Forms the other edge of the Ichimoku Cloud.
• Interpretation:
• Wider clouds indicate high volatility; narrow clouds indicate low volatility.
5. Chikou Span (Lagging Span):
• Formula: Current closing price, shifted 26 periods into the past.
• Purpose: Confirms trends and potential reversals.
• Interpretation:
• Price above Chikou Span: Bullish confirmation.
• Price below Chikou Span: Bearish confirmation.