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Ichimoku Made Easy For Futures How a simple change allows dozens more intraday

trend winners to come to you when day trading with

Ichimoku Cloud

March 18th, 1925.

It was almost as though it was thumbing its

nose at God himself as it made its path of

endless destruction.

Three states. 695 fatalities. Billions of dollars

in damage.

Now it’s known simply as the ‘Tri-State

Tornado’. The deadliest tornado in United

States history. Meteorologists would spend

decades trying to sort out exactly what

weather conditions could have fueled such a

destructive twister. It wouldn’t be until 2013

before it was fully figured out.

By then it was too late.

When the market goes on a deadly tear,

you can be sure of one thing… just like the

‘Tri-State Tornado’ -- some poor trader is

getting ruined. While it might not be a life-or-death predicament -- being on the

wrong end of a trending market is one of the most costly errors an amateur trader

at any level can make.

Here’s the flip side: While millions of amateur trading accounts are leveled in the

path of a trending market, there are traders in the know that are profiting all along

Figure 1 When the price gets ready to go on a roaring trend, be ready to profit with the simple, yet powerful

Ichimoku entry confirmation system!

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the way. The sickening truth of the matter? They aren’t using fancy indicators or

complex algorithms to ride these trends.

Nope. They’re using a timeless strategy that’s available on just about every

trading platform. Renko bars and Ichimoku clouds.

This approach to trading requires debunking some of the biggest misconceptions

in the market today. You simply have to be willing to see the market differently.

By ‘differently’ we’re not talking about complexity. We’re talking about simplicity.

Clarity.

Free from the distractions of clutter.

This simplicity and clarity starts with getting rid of one of the biggest distractions

that 99% of traders are fixated on… price.

Chapter One: Why Time-Based Candles Cloud Your Ability

To See Price Action Trends

When a tornado is tearing through a town, nobody seems to talk about the

temperature -- or the humidity -- or how hot it was at the same time last year.

Somehow it just doesn’t seem to matter when cows and cars alike are flying

through the air.

The same is true when the market decides that it’s going to go on a massive

price rip or dip. All the nuances, the grace notes of each tick, the dainty little

patterns that your expensive indicators are supposed to be picking up? They get

crushed in an instant. No questions asked. Just crushed.

When price is crushing your position and carnage is flying through the air in a

real-life market tornado -- one single harsh reality comes to light.

Watching price and time together is the biggest waste of time on earth.

And really, if you have a sound trading strategy… who cares where price is at

during any given time? Or during any given candle?

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Does it really tell you

anything? Not really? Does it

matter if it breaks a new

high? If it busts through a

new low? Maybe for your

401K or that indexed fund

that your financial advisor put

you in.

But not for your trading. Let’s cut to the truth. Watching price and time is not only

a massive waste of energy -- it’s a huge hindrance to finding good trades.

Why? Because it creates a ton of useless noise.

Despite this, millions of amateur traders around the world do nothing but watch

charts that are based on time and price. They load up their charts with price-

based indicators that are often late -- or just simply wrong -- all the time.

What are they, or even perhaps you, missing?

Simple: It’s not price over time that you need to be watching… it’s real

price movement. And if you’re looking at a time-based candlestick -- you’re

overlooking one of the massive drivers that fuels any market on earth -- the

institutional buy and sell activity that drives any major price move.

[Readers Note: If you’ve unsuccessfully tried intraday trading with Ichimoku in

the past, this eBook is for you! Time-based candlesticks are often the first

mistake. The noise created by time-based candlesticks results in false entries

that can be crushing.]

But that’s not it! There are a number of misconceptions, or misguided

approaches, to trading futures with Ichimoku that many traders fall for. (Check

out the ‘3 Top Misconceptions Box Below’)

Fortunately, you can change this with one incredibly simple change to your chart

-- and an even easier strategy that will bring joy and profitability to your trading.

Figure 2 Tradeable trends? Or just account-crushing chop? Time-based candles can make determining market direction very difficult!

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“One change to my chart… and one strategy?” We get that question all the time,

and yes, you are reading that right. Even better, it will help you filter out the

market noise that clouds the clarity of great trades.

First, let’s deal with your chart. Let’s get rid of all those indicators. ‘Clear that

palate!’ as a fine wine sommelier would say.

Figure 3 It’s time to make your trading life easier, and less complicated. Ditch those time-based candlesticks for easy-to-read Renko bricks. Trends will start jumping out at you!

And those time-based candlesticks? We’re going to swap them for Renko bricks.

That’s right -- Renko bricks. Instead of looking at a market through the lens of

time and price… which doesn’t tell you much...

… You need to start looking at the market from the perspective of direction and

movement -- which Renko bars help you do.

To break it down if you’re not familiar: Renko bricks (or boxes) can be set to

various price or movement blocks. So for instance if you set your Renko bars to

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50 ticks on a futures market, or however many pips for a forex market, a bar will

only form when price has moved in that direction -- by that amount.

Why is this helpful?

Because being able to see the price movement as it reaches these thresholds

makes it way easier to spot trends. The larger the Renko brick -- the larger the

price movement -- the greater your confirmation is.

While the rest of the world is watching time-based candles, wondering where on

earth the market is going -- you can simply watch the progression of Renko

bricks and let the simple picture that the chart paints be your guide.

If you’re not sure, just take a look at the above ES example. This is for the same

exact trading period. The traditional time-based candlesticks look like the EKG of

a patient that’s going into cardiac arrest.

Renko? Now that looks like a trend you can trade.

All we have to do is add two simple tools and an easy-to-follow process -- and we

have a time-proven formula for cranking out profits.

Chapter Two: The Simple, Yet Powerful Beauty Of Ichimoku

How many times have you stood in front of your television watching the weather

man wondering out loud… ‘I wonder if he’s going to get it right this time?’ Or

worse yet, you’re headed for a vacation or a business trip and you’re trying to

pack for the weather -- but have no idea if it’s going to rain or shine.

And how many times has the weather man just been flat out wrong?

Take that feeling and multiply it by 1000%. Add to it a sickening feeling of dread

that the market ‘forecast’ or ‘pattern’ that you’re watching and trading is about to

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cost you money. If you’ve been

trading for any amount of time --

you likely know that horrible,

sinking feeling.

This is exactly the hopeless

sense of failure that drives many

traders straight out of the market

with crushing losses and their tail

tucked between their legs.

It doesn’t have to be that way.

Look, we already know that if we

stop watching time-based charts

and swap them out for price

action Renko bars -- we can

dramatically change our

perspective.

Now the table is set for the

simple, yet powerfully beautiful

addition of the Ichimoku cloud.

Just to say -- it is fun. To trade it?

You’ll be bowing your head with

deep respect in no time once you

see how easy it is.

First, the basics on Ichimoku.

This is a trend identification and

trading system. Plain and simple.

It helps you identify -- and most

importantly, confirm -- price action trends that you can enter and profit from. The

elements of the cloud are very simple to understand and the rules for entry or no

entry are very easy to follow.

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The cloud itself is fueled by moving averages which create bands that will give

you reliable support and resistance levels.

The cloud was first developed during the late 1930s by a journalist of all people.

That’s right, a journalist -- named Goichi Hosoda -- came up with this.

Rest assured however, in case you’re having doubts -- it underwent 30 years of

refinements before the technical indicator was released in the ‘60s for use by

other traders.

Unlike other trading signals or systems, Ichimoku is different in that it not only

provides entry confirmation -- but it also provides the strength of the entry

conditions for your evaluation. In addition to confirming a trend -- it will also help

you understand the momentum of that trend.

All of this can be analyzed and confirmed in about two seconds, simply by

looking at your chart.

You can forget all those indicators that you’ve added to your chart.

With Ichimoku you’ll roll into your trade using two tools:

- The Cloud: Consisting of the top band, known as Span A... and the lower

band, known as Span B -- the cloud will expand and contract based on

price action and the strength of any trend.

- >> The wider the cloud -- the stronger your support and resistance

levels are going to be.

- Lagging Span: This is the primary cross-reference point with the cloud.

Think of it as your confirmation tool to verify the conditions that you see in

the cloud. The Lagging Span will help you visualize the relationship

between current and prior trends so that you can spot potential reversals.

- >> If price is above the Span - you have bullish conditions

- >> If price is below the Span - you have bearish conditions

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Check out the above ES example with all of the Ichimoku elements added. No

clutter. Just two indicators with Renko bricks.

The beauty of the system? The two work in concert with each other to provide

crystal-clear trade entry confirmation and exit warnings.

The rules for entry and exit? As easy as watching the cloud…

Chapter Three: Cloud Conditions That Lead To Successful

Ichimoku Trend Trades

If you’ve given up on weather forecasts altogether and prefer to simply work with

the reality that you’re faced with outside -- you’re a perfect candidate to trade

Ichimoku. Why? Because this simple system is based on trading exactly what the

market is giving you.

Not the market that the talking heads on TV are predicting. Not the one that your

price action indicator is waiting on.

Figure 4 Two simple tools and you’ll be able to more effectively spot trend trades for explosive profits in a matter of seconds!

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Nope. None of those. We’re talking about trading the very market that’s unfolding

right before your eyes. It makes life easier. And it also makes consistent profits

more realistic.

Simply put, your entry conditions can be broken down into two simple rules:

Buy: If price breaks above the cloud when it’s WIDE AND GREEN and the

Lagging Span is ALSO ABOVE the cloud.

Sell: If price is below the cloud when it’s WIDE AND RED and the Lagging Span

is ALSO BELOW the cloud.

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In addition to clear entry conditions, Ichimoku also provides clear rules for trading

conditions that you need to steer clear of if you’re looking to ride a trend. Recall

that the system helps identify trends -- but also measures the strength of a trend.

As a result, if it seems that the market is indecisive -- or that a trend can’t be

sustained -- Ichimoku will signal that for you.

Here are the basic conditions to steer clear of:

1. Cloud Crossover: When the Lagging Span is crossing over the Cloud on

both sides -- or price is running through the cloud with ease.. This means

that there is market indecision.

2. Thin Cloud: If the Cloud isn’t wide you simply don’t have the strength to

provide the support and resistance you need to keep the trend moving in

the desired direction.

3. Lagging Span Position: Remember that the Lagging Span is your

confirmation point. You need it either well above or well below price and

the cloud. If it’s venturing too close, crossing or even touching the cloud --

simply steer clear.

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Amazingly enough, many traders still find the principles of Ichimoku a bit difficult

to follow. Perhaps it’s the shifting nature of the cloud or understanding the false

signals that can sometimes surface.

If you’re asking yourself… ‘Okay, if this is so easy, why isn’t everyone

doing it?’

The answer is simple. Ichimoku is notorious for giving false, misleading signals.

Especially for shorter timeframes and for futures.

Traders will think there is good confirmation -- only to find that minutes later they

are stopped out of the trade -- or that their exits were impossible to pin down.

After all isn’t that the age-old question with trend trades? When to exit?

Fortunately, there is a fool-proof system available that provides clear

confirmation points for both entries and profit targets. These confirmation

points work in concert with the lagging span and the cloud.

Figure 5 No-trade zone in the cloud! Price is crossing through the cloud multiple times with ease and the Lagging Span isn’t in proper position for a sustained trend trade!]

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They are based on historical and projected institutional trade levels. Which is

critical, because if you are going to profit with Ichimoku consistently -- you need

to be trading with those that are driving the trend.

Chapter Four: How To Confirm Ichimoku Entries And Exits

With Precision

If you happen to live north of Dallas, Texas in the border town of Wichita Falls, or

just a bit further north in Oklahoma, you’re smack dab in the middle of tornado

alley. Beautiful country for sure, but the storms that range across this part of the

country are the stuff of Pecos Bill-like legend.

Why? Without boring you with a lesson in meteorology, this is where the warm

and cool fronts of the United States happen to converge creating the perfect

conditions for epic storms.

During any given summer, ‘tornado alley’ can shift north as far as Iowa and

Minnesota. Experienced storm chasers know exactly where to watch, and what

conditions they need to stalk for a mammoth twister.

The same is true in any futures market.

There are specific levels at which price can take off in a roaring trend -- or simply

grind in a frustrating, profit-guzzling chop.

And this is the key to Ichimoku for day trading futures.

If you don’t know exactly where these levels are… with to-the-tick precision…

you will be chasing clouds. You’ll be falling for false signals, entering trades

prematurely and getting stopped out before you know what hit you.

A simple system can reduce, or even eliminate this problem altogether. It hinges

on having clear confirmation levels that work with the cloud.

Check out the below ES example. Here we have our Ichimoku cloud and lagging

span. Note the addition of the Confirmation Grid. This dynamic level gives us the

reference point we need for clear entry and exit conditions.

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Notice how price routinely respects these levels each time they are crossed. Why

does price seem to care, even as it’s roaring down to new lows? Because these

are the levels where institutional activity is expected.

Not just any activity. Institutional activity. As in, the traders that are driving

90% - 95% of the market’s volume at any given time.

Figure 6 Don’t chase clouds blindly! Always know where institutional trading activity is expected -- down to the tick with a confirmation grid!

Seeing this allows us to be far more confident about sell entry. Just as important,

this allows us to be far more precise about our targets and exit.

As the trend starts to wind down - we know exactly what to watch for:

1. Cloud Change: The cloud has been bullish and is starting to get wider --

so if price ventures towards it, we need to be prepared to exit.

2. Lagging Span Below: The lagging span is still below the cloud, so we

stay in, monitoring each confirmation grid point.

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3. Confirmation Grid At Convergence: The second the lagging span

ventures toward the cloud, getting ready for a crossover… we now stalk

that exact confirmation grid point for our final exit.

Figure 7 Ride Ichimoku trends with precision and confidence thanks to the confirmation grid!

The best part? You don’t have to spend weeks or months watching clouds and

lagging spans to get the hang of this.

You can start generating day trading profits right away using this simple, fully-

automated system.

It’s called the Ichimoku Ninja.

It combines the key elements of the Ichimoku trading strategy into one powerful,

yet shockingly simple system for reliable profits.

1. Futures Cloud: You can add a cloud perfectly calibrated for the price

action of a futures market.

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2. Volatility Renko Bricks: Forget having to figure out exactly what settings

you need to have your chart reveal a trend.

3. Confirmation Grid: Finally, the vital trade confirmation points you need to

manage your entries, targets and exits with confidence.

These are three vital components that will put profits within reach -- regardless of

timeframe or preferred futures market. And they come with step-by-step video

tutorials and guides to creating chart templates.

It’s time to crush the misconceptions that have held traders back from using

Ichimoku to generate futures day trading profits. Add the tools you need to take

the guesswork out of cloud entries and exits.

Simplify your trading and start profiting with Ichimoku today.

Stay profitable,

Jonathan Moore – Ninjacators LLC

Ninjacators.com | 228 Park Ave S | New York, NY 10003 | United States

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