By Volmike


Mike Tenkan-Kijun Cross: The Celestial Dance of Momentum

Building upon our understanding of The Pawn (♟️): Mike Tenkan Sen (our short-term momentum indicator) and The Mike Kijun Line (our medium-term momentum baseline), we now explore a crucial interaction: the Mike Tenkan-Kijun Cross. This is a powerful signal of shifting momentum dynamics, visualized by distinct celestial emojis.

What is the Mike Tenkan-Kijun Cross?

A Mike Tenkan-Kijun Cross occurs when the Mike Tenkan Sen crosses either above or below the Mike Kijun Sen. This cross signifies a change in the relationship between the short-term (Pawn's) velocity and the medium-term momentum baseline.

  • Mike Tenkan Sen (Pawn): The faster line, representing nimble, immediate changes in Volatility Mike's momentum.
  • Mike Kijun Sen (Base Line): The slower line, representing the established, medium-term trend of Mike's velocity.

Celestial Signals: Sun and Moon Emojis

On your charts, the Mike Tenkan-Kijun Cross is immediately highlighted by one of two intuitive celestial emojis:

  • ☀️ The Sun Emoji (Bullish Cross):

    • Appearance: The Sun emoji appears on the plot when the Mike Tenkan Sen crosses above the Mike Kijun Sen.
    • Meaning: This signals that short-term positive momentum is gaining strength relative to the medium-term trend. It's a bullish indication, suggesting that Mike's upward velocity is accelerating.

  • 🌙 The Moon Emoji (Bearish Cross):

    • Appearance: The Moon emoji appears on the plot when the Mike Tenkan Sen crosses below the Mike Kijun Sen.
    • Meaning: This signals that short-term negative momentum is gaining strength relative to the medium-term trend. It's a bearish indication, suggesting that Mike's downward velocity is accelerating.

These emojis provide an instant visual cue to the direction and significance of the momentum shift.

Distinction from The Queen (👑): A Precursor, Not a Primary Entry

It is crucial to differentiate the Mike Tenkan-Kijun Cross from The Queen (👑) signal. While both involve a cross with the Kijun Line, their triggers are distinct:

  • Mike Tenkan-Kijun Cross (Sun/Moon): Triggered by the Mike Tenkan Sen crossing the Mike Kijun Sen. This indicates a shift in the relationship between short-term and medium-term Mike momentum.
  • The Queen (👑): Triggered by the Mike line itself crossing the Mike Kijun Line (with a steep angle validation). This signals a more direct and decisive shift in Mike's primary velocity relative to its medium-term baseline, acting as a direct pre-entry or primary entry signal.

Thus, the Mike Tenkan-Kijun Cross (Sun/Moon) often acts as an earlier warning or a confirmation of a potential momentum shift that might lead to the more powerful Queen signal. It signifies that the "Pawn" (Tenkan) is leading the way for larger movements.

Importance for Marengo Setups

The Mike Tenkan-Kijun Cross, with its clear Sun and Moon signals, provides invaluable context for our "Marengo" setups. It allows us to:

  • Anticipate Momentum Shifts: See early signs of directional changes in Mike's velocity.
  • Confirm Direction: Reinforce the bullish or bearish bias during developing setups.
  • Build Confluence: Add another layer of confirmation to the overall picture when multiple indicators align for a high-probability "Marengo" trade.

This celestial dance of momentum provides crucial insights into the evolving market landscape, helping us prepare for and react to the decisive moves that define our trading strategy.