Q&A~19まで【Q&Aまとめ】第2回/天空の狭間・雲海についてのご質問

【Q&A Summary

There may be parts that overlap with the first time; please forgive me.

This time as well, we have organized many questions we received and summarized them in a Q&A format.

Rather than just providing answers, we have delved into background, ways of thinking, and actual experiences, so I would be grateful if you could read it as a narrative.

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Q1. How long does it take to get used to it?

The most difficult part of trading is “sticking to the rules.”

If you only consider entries and exits, trading itself is possible immediately after reading the e-book.

However, to actually accumulate profits, you need to naturally be able to “strictly cut losses” and “judge favorable/unfavorable conditions.”

• Minimum 1 month: time to get used to the pattern

• 2–3 months: a rough period for trading with confidence

In the first month, it is effective just to verify by drawing arrows on the charts without trading.

As you get used to it, you will naturally make judgments like “aim when there is movement, but always place SL at break-even price.”

I myself am not a “master = finished” and continually consider how I can update daily.

That is why I feel that learning is not a one-time thing but something to be built up continuously.

Q2. Does this work for prop trading or full-time traders?

The design philosophy of the Sky Gap’s concept is“shallow losses + small losses, big profits”. This is a powerful weapon when prop traders are evaluated.

In particular, Europe and New York session have large price ranges, making practice effective.

But there are cautions.

• Prop trading environments have heavy commissions,and taking small profits in float zones is prone to commission drag.

• Therefore, prioritizing “risk-reward-focused Sky Zone targeting” is more stable.

I am not a full-time trader; I am a part-time trader who also runs a shop as a proprietor.

So I cannot say definitively whether you can do it professionally, but if you restrict entries with an EA filter and set up an environment where you can monitor quickly after entry, I believe there is enough potential.

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Q3. What are the specifications of the Cloud Sea indicator?

The Cloud Sea is a simple indicator that provides a trend-following signal indicating market strength.

Features:

• Signals appear when there is a sustained strong move

• Signals do not appear during sudden price swings

• Therefore there is a risk of getting caught at the high or the low

If you convert it into an EA,combining with a fixed pips stop and ATR trailing is effective.

In the past I had a big loss with a “completely hands-off EA.”

Therefore, when turning Cloud Sea into an EA, I strongly recommend incorporating some exit rules or filters.

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Q4. What’s the difference between Sky Gap and Cloud Sea?

• Sky Gap →A system that fixes exits in the zone. Once set, do not move.

• Cloud Sea →Signals continue as long as the trend continues. Trend-following type.

Cloud Sea shines when used in combination with Sky Gap as a complementary tool.

For example, if Sky Gap’s entry conditions are met and Cloud Sea signals align in the same direction, strengthen the entry.

Conversely, if there is an opposite signal, use it to exit.

Q5. What currency pairs can be used?

• Sky Gap:Not limited to specific currency pairs. If the standard indicator environment works, USDJPY can be used as well.

• Cloud Sea: It is originally for XAUUSD (GOLD) on 1-minute charts, but it also functions well with USDJPY, EURUSD, BTCUSD, etc.

However, whether domestic or international,choose an account with as low a spread as possible as a common essential condition.

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Q6. Can it be used in environments with large spreads?

If the spread is around 3.5 pips, it becomes disadvantageous for “float zone exits.”

In that case, the Sky zone revert entry with fixed exit is stable.

If you combine the EA filters (ADX/ATR/SMA) and trailing features, you can absorb spread impact to some extent, so please adjust according to your environment.

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Q7. About EA stop-loss and take-profit settings

• Difference between pips and points can cause misoperation, so set numbers larger when there is an error.

• ATR multiplier can be adjusted according to the market. If ATR20 = 20 pips, multiplier 2.0 → trailing width 40 pips.

• EA is the same for demo and real accounts. Account verification can be switched any number of times.

• Multiple exit features (fixed stop, ATR trail, high/low trail, break-even shift) are included.

Sky Gap is based on the idea of “shallow stop losses and cutting losses when it doesn’t extend.”

Therefore, risk is limited while aiming to take larger profits when they occur.

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Q8. Can the EA operate completely automatically?

In short,completely hands-off is not recommended.

The aim of the EA is to automate entries, and exits should be based on rules and discretion.

• If you rely on automatic take-profit with the EA, win rate increases but risk-reward decreases

• If you include manual exit decisions, results become more stable

A more practical approach is to automate entries and manage exits by rules with discretion.

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Q9. How much trading time is required?

We have also posted “15-hour endurance testing,” but trading for long hours daily is not realistic.

Because I run a business and trade part-time, I typically segment my approach as follows:

• Only during London session

• Only in the morning or only at night

• If one trade can yield a large gain, stop there

This reduces the number of trades but enables more stable operation.

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Q10. Can you provide numbers such as “monthly profit rate” or “required margin”?

As this could constitute investment advice, I cannot provide definitive numbers.

However, generally,risk should be limited to within 2% of margin per trade, and more conservatively within 1%.

This is a fundamental principle of money management applicable to any method and ultimately determines how long you can continue.

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Q11. How do you manage your own funds?

In my case, I use a highly leveraged account, manually placing tight stops with minimal margin, and use EA-based fixed-pip stops according to market conditions.

I always keep in mind a fund allocation that can withstand a string of losses.

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Q12. What kind of market is Sky Gap strong in?

In markets with many wicks or ranges, losses can occur more frequently, but the design aims to minimize losses as much as possible.

Instead of repeatedly taking low-reward trades, it is important to focus on moments when the market moves significantly. In real trades, I emphasize targeting moments when the market is moving.

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Q13. How do you handle busy times?

When time is limited, I reduce lot size from half to one-tenth to limit risk.

I think it is more important to maintain a form that you can continue rather than chasing big gains.

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Q13. How do you decide on stops?

Stops are decided using multiple criteria depending on the situation.

• Recent high/low of the last bar

• Median of the entry line

↑ This is manual stop for now

• Close the trade at a pre-set fixed pips

• Use the opposite entry line as insurance

↑ Entry EA functionality

Fixed-pips stops can be set via EA parameters, so you can adjust them to your currency pair.

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Q13. How are verification articles created?

Centered on the London session, we reproduce what would happen if you traded only within the Sky Zone according to the rules on past charts.

I myself have limited real-time trading hours due to work from 9 to around 21, but I received a request to continue fixed-time verifications, and I have responded by continuing the articles.

Also, when time allows, I actually perform real trades, and reflect those experiences in the verification articles.

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Q14. Is there information helpful for monthly returns?

I cannot definitively answer questions like “what is the monthly return rate?”

The final results vary greatly depending on money management and continuity.

Even with the same method, those who continue will have very different results from those who give up midway.

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Q15. Please share feedback from actual purchasers.

Some purchasers started real trading immediately after purchase and stopped trading after a string of losses without much testing or demo trading.

On the other hand, those who steadily tested and followed the rules have reported stable results. A trader who recently posted a review purchased in July and is still continuing, which is illustrative.

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Q16. Is this suitable for traders who already have rules?

For those who have already established their own rules, Sky Gap may feel too simple or unsatisfactory.

If you want to aim for big pips in one shot, the top-ranked flashy courses might suit you better.

Conversely, if you want to carefully stack short-term moves, Sky Gap works well.

If you want to discover new methods or elevate your own rules, using the Cloud Sea indicator as a supplemental tool is appropriate.

This has become a sizeable volume, but I hope repeated reading helps you create your own pattern.

Sky Gap is not a finished product; it evolves daily reflecting feedback from everyone.

Cloud Sea, too, will continue to have verification articles and updates, so please make use of them.

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Q17.Are EA entries and manual entries the same?

If you don’t use filters, entry occurs in basically the same place.

⸻Q18. What added filters are there?

The following are equipped.

• Spread filter

• Range filter

• ADX / ATR filter

• SMA filter

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Q19. Do you have recommended values for filter parameters?

There are no recommended values. Optimal values differ by market and style, so I recommend building your own rules through past verifications and demo trading.

E-book,Introduction to Sky Gap

EA-initiated breakout strategy

“Sky Gap” is a simple strategy where entry is automated by an entry EA, and traders focus on monitoring after entry and executing exit rules.  

EA can continuously monitor charts and execute entries exactly at breakouts without missing the timing.

This eliminates the stress of staring at the screen before entry and the anxiety of missing the timing.

ADX, ATR, SMA filters are also included.

As a purchaser benefit, you can use this EA.

Sky Gap main page here

Cloud Sea UNKAI  here

If you are interested in Sky Gap/Cloud Sea, you are invited to join our online community

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Inside the online community, we cannot explain specific trading logic, but you can join the “chart critique community” that uses Sky Gap.

For those interested in Sky Gap

Build a foundation to judge rules without hesitation in short-term trading—

That is the basic philosophy of Sky Gap.

Free materials here:

▶︎ Download ‘Path to the Rift’

In ‘Path to the Rift,’ we explain more clearly when and where you can trade,

the criteria for judgments, and more.

The sales page for Sky Gap alone cannot convey everything,

so we provide detailed explanations with diagrams and case-by-case notes.

Even first-time readers can reproduce it easily, so if you are curious, please make use of it as well.

If you are interested, please first receive the free material ‘Path to the Rift.’

From there, your first step in Sky Gap begins.

“Should I include this chart?”

When you are unsure,I hope this helps you shift to thinking “judge by rules, not by feel.”