Ichimoku + SAR Trading Strategy

Strategy Explanation

Imagine you’re a cosmic navigator, steering your trading starship through the forex galaxy, seeking clear signals to ride bullish market waves. The Ichimoku + SAR strategy is your advanced navigation system, combining two powerful indicators: the Ichimoku Cloud (with Tenkan-sen, Kijun-sen, and Senkou Span A/B) and the Parabolic SAR. The Ichimoku Cloud acts like a cosmic map, showing trend direction and support/resistance zones, while the Parabolic SAR pinpoints entry timing, like a beacon marking safe passage. A buy signal triggers when the price is above the cloud (indicating a bullish trend), the Tenkan-sen crosses above the Kijun-sen (confirming momentum), and the SAR is below the price (signaling an upward move). The EA executes 0.01-lot buy trades with a 300-pip stop loss and take profit, like setting a course with safety margins. Designed for automation, this strategy is ideal for traders seeking to capture strong trends with minimal manual effort, offering a disciplined approach to bullish market opportunities.

How to Trade It

Navigating this strategy is like plotting a bullish course through the stars:

• Buy Signal: The price low is above both Senkou Span A and B (cloud), Tenkan-sen (9-period) crosses above Kijun-sen (26-period), and Parabolic SAR (0.02, 0.2) is below the price low. Enter a buy at the market ask with 0.01 lots, setting a 300-pip stop loss below and take profit above.

• Execution: The EA automates buys on new bars, ensuring signals are confirmed, like launching your ship when sensors align.

• Pro Tip: Use on H1 or H4 timeframes for reliable trends. Focus on trending pairs (e.g., EURUSD) to avoid choppy markets, like navigating clear starfields. This strategy excels in strong bullish conditions but may lag in sideways markets.

• Monitoring: Check logs (e.g., “BUY SIGNAL”) to track trade triggers, like reviewing your ship’s mission updates.

• Limitations: Currently, the EA only trades buys; adding sell logic could balance the strategy.

Why It Works

The Ichimoku Cloud provides a robust trend filter, like a cosmic map guiding your ship, while the Tenkan-sen/Kijun-sen crossover adds momentum confirmation, and SAR ensures timely entries. The new-bar check ("iBars()") prevents overtrading, and fixed 300-pip stop loss/take profit ("Ask-300*_Point", "Ask+300*_Point") enforce discipline. By automating trades, the EA eliminates emotional bias, delivering consistent bullish entries with precision. It’s a powerful tool for traders seeking to ride market trends with confidence.

Risk Management (Because You Don’t Want to Crash Your Ship)

• Risk 1–2% per trade—the fixed 0.01 lot is small, but adjust for larger accounts, like calibrating your ship’s payload.

• Avoid trading during high-impact news (e.g., NFP), which can disrupt trends, like cosmic storms.

• Test on a demo account first. Real capital deserves a practice voyage.

Wrap-Up

The Ichimoku + SAR Strategy is your navigation system for catching bullish trends with precision. Automate trades, manage risk, and trade like a pro. Ready to launch this cosmic trader? Check our video guide for the techy details. Now go conquer those market stars! 🌌