ASHOK RULES FOR TRADING

When ADX is above 25, trend strength is strong enough for trend trading
strategies; when ADX is below 25, avoid trend trading strategies.

When the +DMI is above -DMI, the trend direction is up. When the -DMI is
above +DMI, the trend direction is down.

When the +DMI and -DMI are below 25 and moving sideways, the trend has
no dominant direction.

When ADX is below 25 for an extended period (>20 bars), draw trend lines
on price and wait for a breakout.

In high volatility conditions, DMI crossovers are lagging signals. In low

volatility conditions, DMI crossovers are coincident signals

A valid breakout up requires a new high in price and a new high in +DMI; a
valid breakout down requires a new low in price and a new high in -DMI.

A LONG crossover high signal occurs when a +DMI crossover makes a higher
opposite high above 25. A SHORT crossover high signal occurs when a -DMI
crossover makes a higher opposite high above 25.

When ADX is less than 25, enter on breakouts; when ADX is greater than 25,
enter on retracements

It follows that the description of an ideal bullish trend sign or confirmation would be:
1. the price is above the Kumo, Tenkan-Sen and Kijun-Sen
2. the Kumo is thick and bullish
3. the Tenkan-Sen has crossed up Kijun-Sen above the Kumo
4. the Chikou Span is above both Kumo, Tenkan-Sen, Kijun-Sen and price
The picture of an ideal bearish trend would be:
1. the price is below the Kumo, Tenkan-Sen and Kijun-Sen
2. the Kumo is thick and bearish
3. the Tenkan-Sen has crossed down Kijun-Sen below the Kumo
4. the Chikou Span is below both Kumo, Tenkan-Sen, Kijun-Sen and price