CL (Crude Oil Futures) Ichimoku Cloud: which timeframe is most reliable?
Crude Oil — Ichimoku Cloud prediction accuracy on each timeframe, measured.
| Timeframe | Confidence | Position | Directional |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Minute | 46.6% | 63.1% | 90.0% |
| 5 Minute | 50.4% | 53.8% | 63.3% |
| 10 Minute | 38.1% | 59.8% | 98.0% |
| 15 Minute | 42.9% | 61.0% | 96.7% |
| 30 Minute | 38.2% | 59.6% | 98.0% |
Track record: does the Ichimoku Cloud prediction call the direction?
| Measured on | Direction right | vs a simple guess | Predictions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 minute chart, 3 hours ahead | 67% | +25% | 298 |
| 5 minute chart, 30 minutes ahead | 71% | +25% | 295 |
| 15 minute chart, 90 minutes ahead | 69% | +22% | 299 |
| 1 hour chart, 6 hours ahead | 68% | +20% | 297 |
| 5 minute chart, 1 hour ahead | 58% | +20% | 292 |
| 1 hour chart, 12 hours ahead | 60% | +19% | 299 |
| 5 minute chart, 10 minutes ahead | 72% | +16% | 200 |
A recent finished prediction: made Nov 3, 7:45 AM ET with CL's Ichimoku Cloud at 97.80, it said lower 3 hours later (97.10); it was at 95.28 — the direction the prediction called.
Based on LiveCharts.AI's recorded predictions compared with what the market actually did.
On directional accuracy the strongest of these is 10 Minute at 98.0%. A slower frame usually sets context while a faster one decides timing, so the most accurate frame is not always the one to trade.
How to read this
Directional accuracy is how often the projected direction proved right; position accuracy is how closely the projected path tracked what actually happened. Confidence is LiveCharts.AI's own read. The live prediction itself is generated inside the platform.
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Questions traders ask
Futures Ichimoku Cloud next 30 bars Yes. Alongside the regular Ichimoku Cloud, LiveCharts.AI draws the predicted Ichimoku Cloud for CL on every timeframe from 1 minute to 1 hour, updated as each candle closes. Predictive indicators →
Evaluate AI prediction performance for Crude Oil Futures It depends on the chart and how far ahead. LiveCharts.AI publishes how often its recent CL predictions got the direction right, chart by chart, so you can compare before relying on one. Can AI predict futures prices? →
What happens in the next hour for CL? Today's and tomorrow's CL prediction is live in the LiveCharts.AI app; the record of past Crude Oil Futures predictions compared with what happened is on the market page. Market prediction page →
More questions traders ask
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