A cross of the Tenkan-Sen above the Kijun-Sen is a bullish signal. If this cross happens above the Kumo, it is considered an exceptionally strong buy signal.
The average of the 26-period high and low. It serves as a baseline for price confirmation and stop-loss placement.
The average of the Tenkan-Sen and Kijun-Sen, plotted 26 periods ahead. It forms the first boundary of the cloud.