The Ichimoku Cloud (Ichimoku Kinko Hyo) is a complete trading system in one indicator, identifying trend direction, support/resistance, momentum, and trade signals using five lines and a cloud. It is one of the most powerful entries in our indicator guide library, best applied on daily charts across forex and crypto markets. Incorporate Ichimoku signals into your broader trading strategies for multi-factor confirmation before entering a position.
Ichimoku consists of Tenkan-sen (9-period midpoint), Kijun-sen (26-period midpoint), Senkou Span A (midpoint of Tenkan + Kijun, plotted 26 ahead), Senkou Span B (52-period midpoint, plotted 26 ahead), and Chikou Span (close plotted 26 periods back). The cloud (Kumo) is the area between Span A and Span B.
ALMA applies a Gaussian (bell-curve) distribution as a weight function, centred near the most recent prices, to produce a moving average that filters noise while keeping lag to a minimum. It has become a favourite on <a href="/tools/platforms/tradingview" class="text-primary hover:underline">TradingView</a> for <a href="/market/crypto" class="text-primary hover:underline">crypto</a> and <a href="/market/forex" class="text-primary hover:underline">forex</a> trend detection. Compare ALMA with other advanced moving averages like the <a href="/academy/indicators/hull-moving-average" class="text-primary hover:underline">HMA</a> in our <a href="/academy/indicators" class="text-primary hover:underline">indicator guide library</a> to find your optimal smoothing solution.
Bill Williams' Alligator uses three smoothed moving averages displaced forward — the Jaw, Teeth, and Lips — to identify trending and sleeping market phases with an intuitive visual metaphor. When the lines intertwine the Alligator is "sleeping" (range); when they fan out it is "eating" (trending). Combine it with the <a href="/academy/indicators/awesome-oscillator" class="text-primary hover:underline">Awesome Oscillator</a> and <a href="/academy/indicators/gator-oscillator" class="text-primary hover:underline">Gator Oscillator</a> from our <a href="/academy/indicators" class="text-primary hover:underline">indicator guide library</a> for the complete Bill Williams trading system.
VWAP calculates the average price weighted by volume throughout the trading session — it is the institutional benchmark that separates winners from losers on every intraday chart. Understanding VWAP is essential for trading <a href="/market/stocks" class="text-primary hover:underline">stocks</a> and <a href="/market/crypto" class="text-primary hover:underline">crypto</a> at the same levels the big players target. Combine VWAP with tools like the <a href="/academy/indicators/volume-profile" class="text-primary hover:underline">Volume Profile</a> for a more complete picture of institutional activity. Set it up on <a href="/tools/platforms/tradingview" class="text-primary hover:underline">TradingView</a> and pair it with your favourite momentum indicator for high-probability intraday setups.
SuperTrend combines the <a href="/academy/indicators/atr" class="text-primary hover:underline">Average True Range</a> with a multiplier and median price to plot a single line that flips between support and resistance — green means uptrend, red means downtrend. It is a favourite overlay for trend-following <a href="/strategies" class="text-primary hover:underline">trading strategies</a> across <a href="/market/crypto" class="text-primary hover:underline">crypto</a> and <a href="/market/forex" class="text-primary hover:underline">forex</a> due to its visual simplicity. Apply it on <a href="/tools/platforms/tradingview" class="text-primary hover:underline">TradingView</a> alongside the <a href="/academy/indicators/adx" class="text-primary hover:underline">ADX</a> to filter entries to only strong-trending environments.