About the Sidus V1 Cloud Indicator
The Sidus V1 indicator for MT5 is a trend-following tool that uses two linearly weighted moving averages (LWMA) to generate trading signals.
By focusing on the crossover of these two lines, it helps traders identify potential buy and sell opportunities based on momentum shifts.
When the shorter blue LWMA line crosses above the longer orange LWMA line, the indicator forms a blue cloud, signaling a bullish trend.
Conversely, when the shorter blue line crosses below the longer orange line, an orange cloud appears, indicating bearish market conditions.
Traders can adjust parameters such as the LWMA periods, EMA periods, applied price, and cloud colors to fit their preferred trading style.
This flexibility allows it to suit both short-term and longer-term strategies.
The indicator helps traders follow trends, spot entries and exits, and manage trades with visual cloud signals that are easy to interpret.
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Sidus_V1_Cloud.mq5 Indicator (MT5)
Key Features
- Dual LWMA-based indicator providing trend-following signals.
- Signals generated by crossovers of short and long LWMA lines.
- Adjustable LWMA and EMA periods to suit different trading styles.
- Customizable cloud color and style.
Indicator Chart
The Sidus V1 Cloud indicator displays blue and orange clouds directly on the price chart.
Blue clouds signal bullish trends and potential buy setups, while orange clouds highlight bearish trends and potential sell opportunities.
The crossover of the LWMA lines triggers these visual signals.
Guide to Trade with Sidus V1 Cloud Indicator
Buy Rules
- Wait for the shorter blue LWMA line to cross above the longer orange LWMA line, forming a blue cloud.
- Confirm that price is moving upward following the crossover.
- Open a buy trade once the bullish cloud appears.
- Remain in the trade while the blue cloud persists and the trend remains intact.
Sell Rules
- Wait for the shorter blue LWMA line to cross below the longer orange line, forming an orange cloud.
- Confirm that price is moving downward after the crossover.
- Open a sell trade once the bearish cloud appears.
- Stay in the trade while the orange cloud remains visible.
Stop Loss
- For buy trades, place the stop loss just below the last minor swing low before the blue cloud formed.
- For sell trades, place the stop loss just above the last minor swing high before the orange cloud appeared.
- Consider adding a small buffer of 2-3 pips beyond these levels to avoid being stopped out prematurely.
Take Profit
- Close buy trades when the price approaches the next significant resistance level.
- Close sell trades when the price approaches the next key support level.
- Use a trailing stop along the cloud to capture extended trend moves while protecting gains.
Sidus V1 Cloud Indicator with Super Channels Forex Strategy for MT5
This strategy combines the Sidus V1 Cloud Indicator with the Super Channels Forex Indicator to create a clean trend-following approach.
It focuses on aligning cloud direction with channel bias to filter out weak signals and improve trade timing.
The Sidus V1 Cloud Indicator highlights momentum shifts through colored cloud zones.
A blue cloud signals bullish conditions, while an orange cloud signals bearish pressure.
The Super Channels Indicator defines the trend using colored channels, where green represents an upward trend and red indicates a downward trend.
This strategy works across multiple timeframes, but it performs best on M5 and M15 where trends develop clearly without too much noise.
It fits traders who prefer simple visual confirmation and disciplined execution.
Buy Entry Rules
- Wait for the Sidus V1 Cloud to turn blue, indicating a buy signal.
- Confirm that the Super Channels Indicator is showing a green channel, indicating a buy trend.
- Enter a buy trade at the close of the confirmation candle.
- Place a stop loss below the lower boundary of the channel or below the recent swing low.
- Close the trade when the cloud turns orange or when the channel starts to weaken and price pulls back.
Sell Entry Rules
- Wait for the Sidus V1 Cloud to turn orange, indicating a sell signal.
- Confirm that the Super Channels Indicator is showing a red channel, indicating a sell trend.
- Enter a sell trade at the close of the confirmation candle.
- Place a stop loss above the upper boundary of the channel or above the recent swing high.
- Close the trade when the cloud turns blue or when price starts moving against the trend.
Case Study 1: Cloud Direction Entry
On EURUSD M15, the Sidus V1 Cloud shifted from orange to blue after a period of sideways movement.
At the same time, the Super Channels Indicator displayed a green channel, confirming an upward trend.
A buy trade was entered at the close of the signal candle.
The stop loss was placed below the recent swing low within the channel structure.
Price continued moving upward while staying inside the channel.
The trade was closed when the cloud turned orange, signaling a change in momentum.
Case Study 2: Channel Trend Confirmation
On GBPUSD M5, the Super Channels Indicator showed a clear red channel, confirming a strong downward trend.
Shortly after, the Sidus V1 Cloud turned orange, aligning with the bearish direction.
A sell trade was opened at the close of the confirmation candle. The stop loss was placed above the channel boundary.
Price continued moving downward within the channel.
The trade was closed when the Sidus V1 cloud turned blue, indicating a shift in market direction.
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Sidus_V1_Cloud.mq5 Indicator (MT5)
FAQ
How does the Sidus V1 indicator generate signals?
The indicator uses crossovers between a short and long LWMA line.
A blue cloud forms when the shorter line crosses above the longer line, signaling bullish momentum.
An orange cloud forms when the shorter line crosses below, signaling bearish momentum.
Can the Sidus V1 settings be customized?
Yes. Traders can adjust LWMA periods, EMA periods, applied price, and cloud colors.
This flexibility allows the indicator to match different trading styles and market conditions.
Summary
The Sidus V1 Cloud indicator offers a reliable way to follow trends using dual LWMA crossovers.
Blue and orange clouds make it easy to identify bullish and bearish conditions at a glance.
Adjustable parameters allow traders to adapt the indicator to different pairs, timeframes, and trading styles.
This tool can help traders enter and exit trades more effectively and follow market momentum with confidence.
