The Ichimoku Oscillator is a technical indicator derived from the Ichimoku Kinko Hyo system, designed to measure market momentum and trend strength. It is typically calculated as the difference between the Tenkan-sen (Conversion Line) and the Kijun-sen (Base Line). Key Aspects: 1. Momentum Measurement: • A positive value suggests that the short-term trend (Tenkan-sen) is stronger than the medium-term trend (Kijun-sen), indicating bullish momentum. • A negative value indicates that the short-term trend is weaker than the medium-term trend, signaling bearish momentum. 2. Trend Confirmation & Reversals: • When the Ichimoku Oscillator crosses above zero, it may indicate a bullish signal. • When it crosses below zero, it may signal a bearish trend. 3. Divergence Analysis: • If the price is making new highs while the oscillator is declining, it could indicate a potential reversal. • If the price is making new lows while the oscillator is rising, it could signal a possible bullish reversal. 4. Integration with Other Indicators: • Traders often combine it with other Ichimoku components (e.g., Cloud (Kumo), Chikou Span) for more comprehensive analysis. • It can also be used alongside volume indicators or RSI to confirm momentum shifts.