FC Trend Cloud +

The FC Cloud+ is a Pine Script v6 overlay indicator for TradingView, blending Ichimoku-inspired trend clouds, adaptive range detection, and TTM Squeeze for volatility alerts. It's designed as "the only trend cloud trader ever needs," offering a clean, self-sufficient tool for identifying trends, consolidations, and breakouts. Unlike traditional trend clouds (e.g., Ichimoku, MA cross, etc...), the FC Cloud's shorter periods, adaptive trend logic, and squeeze integration enable earlier entries—spotting emerging trends before full cloud confirmation, reducing lag while filtering noise. Ideal for trend/swing trading in stocks, forex, or crypto; always backtest and pair with risk management.

Step 1: Adding to TradingView

Open TradingView, create a chart for your asset.
Add "FC Cloud" to favorites.
Customize via gear icon (defaults work well; adjust for timeframe).

Step 2:Key Settings


Conversion Length (6): Fast Donchian for sensitivity.
Base Length (9): Slower baseline.
Colors: Green (bull), Red (bear).
Change Bar Color (false): Optional bar tinting. Work Best with basic bars candle

Step 3:How It Works

Cloud: Donchian-based (Conversion/Base/Lead Lines), shifted forward. Glow effect fades/opaques based on price-cloud distance, highlighting strength.
Trend Detection: Adaptive min/max + MA cross cloud comparison.
Squeeze: BB inside KC (BBW < 0.75) shows dots—signals chop; breakouts post-dots offer early momentum entries.
Early Edge: Combine all 4 to detect choppy range and early entries.
Shorter periods and adaptive logic detect shifts sooner than Ichimoku's 9/26/52 defaults, allowing entries on initial momentum vs. waiting for cloud crosses.

Step 4: Signals

Bullish: Green glowing cloud; price above = strong uptrend.
Bearish: Red glowing cloud; price below = downtrend.
Reversal: Color flip; cross midpoint.
Squeeze: Dots = avoid entries; post-dots breakout aligns with cloud for early trades.
Glow: Opaque = high conviction; faded = weak.

Step 5: Trading Strategies

Trend-Following

Long: Above green cloud, no dots, uptrend—enter pullbacks.
Short: Below red cloud.
SL: Cloud edge or ATR*1.5; TP: Trail cloud or 2x risk.

Squeeze Breakout

Wait for dots end + cloud color change; enter breakout.
Early Advantage: Catches pre-cloud-full-confirmation moves, outpacing standard clouds.

Tips

Multi-TF: Higher for bias, lower for entries.
Avoid: During dots (chop).
Risk: <1% per trade; demo first.

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