Original schematic · For learning, not a market forecast.

A high or low that remains important for a long time is easy to notice. The halfway level between those extremes can be less obvious, yet it provides another useful reference for market balance.

Choose the extremes before the outcome

Define a meaningful swing or range, then calculate its midpoint. If its high is 140 and its low is 100, the centre is 120. Observe whether price hesitates, consolidates or passes through that area. The level is a hypothesis to examine, not guaranteed support or resistance.

A flat Ichimoku midpoint can make a persistent reference visible. When it changes, inspect why: a new extreme or an expired old extreme. Distinguish a fixed swing midpoint from a rolling Ichimoku line; they may coincide temporarily and later diverge.

Bring the series together

Build a map with price structure, Tenkan, Kijun, the correctly aligned cloud and Chikou. Write the trend or range scenario, the conflicting evidence and the next event that would change your view.

Further reading: Kojiro’s Japanese Ichimoku lesson 13. This English lesson and its diagram were independently written and created by Ichimoku Master.