SMA (Simple)
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EMA (Exponential)
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Price vs MA
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When Should You Use This?
Use moving averages to identify trend direction and potential entry/exit signals. When price crosses above the MA, it's a bullish signal; below is bearish. The 50-day and 200-day MAs are the most widely watched.
How It Works
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Enter Price Data
Paste your closing prices separated by commas. Use at least 20 data points for meaningful results.
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Set Period
Common periods: 10 (short-term), 20 (swing), 50 (medium), 200 (long-term trend).
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Read the Signal
Price above the MA is bullish; below is bearish. A golden cross (50 crossing above 200) is a strong bullish signal.
Frequently Asked Questions
EMA reacts faster to recent prices, making it better for short-term trading. SMA gives equal weight to all prices, making it smoother and better for identifying long-term trends.
A golden cross occurs when the 50-day MA crosses above the 200-day MA. It's considered a strong bullish signal. The opposite (death cross) is bearish.
Day traders use 9-21 periods. Swing traders use 20-50. Long-term investors use 50-200. The 200-day MA is the most important for determining the primary trend.
Moving averages are lagging indicators — they confirm trends rather than predict them. They work best in trending markets and give false signals in sideways markets.
Yes. Moving averages work on any asset with price data: stocks, crypto, forex, commodities. Use shorter periods (7-21) for volatile crypto markets.