The Mike Kijun Line: Dividing Bull & Bear Kingdoms

As we continue our exploration of Mike Ichimoku, we arrive at a particularly significant component: the Mike Kijun Sen, often referred to simply as the Mike Kijun Line. Within the VOLMIKE.COM system, this line acts as a crucial dividing line, separating what we call the bullish and bearish "kingdoms" of momentum. Furthermore, its position relative to the Mike indicator serves as a vital preset for the color of our powerful "chess piece" signals.

What is the Mike Kijun Sen?

As a reminder from our Mike Ichimoku page, the Mike Kijun Sen (Base Line) is calculated as the average of the highest high and lowest low of the Mike indicator over the past 26 periods. It represents the medium-term momentum of the daily percentage change.

The Dividing Line: Kingdoms of Momentum

The Mike Kijun Line's primary role within our system is to act as a clear threshold for defining the prevailing momentum "kingdom":

• Above the Mike Kijun Line: The Bullish Kingdom (Green Pieces): When the Mike line is trading above the Mike Kijun Sen, it signifies that the short-term momentum (as represented by Mike's daily percentage change) is generally positive relative to its medium-term trend. This is considered bullish territory, and when our "chess pieces" appear in this zone during key setups like BBW Expansion, they are often colored green, indicating a higher probability of upward movement.

• Below the Mike Kijun Line: The Bearish Kingdom (Red Pieces): Conversely, when the Mike line is trading below the Mike Kijun Sen, it indicates that the short-term momentum is negative relative to its medium-term trend. This is considered bearish territory, and our "chess pieces" appearing in this zone during key setups are often colored red, suggesting a higher probability of downward movement.

The Kijun as a Preset for Chess Pieces: Coloring the Board

The Mike Kijun Line acts as a fundamental preset that determines the initial color of our "chess piece" emojis, most notably:

• The Bishop (🟣): As you learned on the BBW Expansion page, the Bishop appears in green when BBW Expansion occurs with Mike above the Kijun, signaling a bullish ignition. It appears in red when BBW Expansion occurs with Mike below the Kijun, signaling a bearish ignition.

This color-coding provides an immediate visual cue about the anticipated direction of the explosive move associated with the signal. While the full context of each "chess piece" will be explored on their individual pages, the Mike Kijun Line serves as this crucial initial filter.

Importance for Marengo Setups

Understanding the Mike Kijun Line and its role in dividing momentum "kingdoms" is vital for identifying and interpreting "Marengo" setups. The alignment of Mike above or below its Kijun line adds a significant layer of directional conviction to our ultimate entry signals, particularly when combined with the "ignition" of BBW Expansion and the confirmation of our "chess pieces."

The Mike Kijun Line is more than just a line on a chart; it's a key threshold that helps us define the dominant momentum and anticipate the likely direction of high-probability trading opportunities within the VOLMIKE.COM system.