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MACD compares two exponential moving averages to identify momentum and trend changes.
Very effective to confirm trend reversals and measure movement strength.
MACD crosses above signal line + Positive histogram
MACD crosses below signal line + Negative histogram
MACD crosses zero line = confirmed trend change
Difference between EMA12 and EMA26. Shows momentum strength and direction.
EMA 9 of MACD. Acts as moving average to filter false signals.
Difference MACD - Signal. Shows momentum STRENGTH in real-time.
Buy: RSI < 25 : Buy: MACD crosses Signal upward ABOVE zero line + Growing histogram
Sell: RSI > 75 : Sell: MACD crosses Signal downward BELOW zero line + Decreasing histogram
Double confirmation: crossing + position vs zero. Rare but very reliable signals, ideal for swing trading.
Buy: RSI < 25 : Buy: MACD crosses Signal upward (regardless of position vs zero)
Sell: RSI > 75 : Sell: MACD crosses Signal downward
Classic MACD strategy. Good compromise between frequency and reliability. Recommended to start with MACD.
Buy: RSI < 25 : Buy: Histogram turns from red to green (even without complete crossing)
Sell: RSI > 75 : Sell: Histogram turns from green to red
Anticipates crossings using histogram. More opportunities but requires strict risk management and confirmations.
MACD > 0 = Dominant uptrend. MACD < 0 = Downtrend. Zero line crossing is MAJOR trend change signal, often more reliable than MACD/Signal crossings.
If price makes higher highs but MACD makes lower highs = MAJOR bearish divergence (strong sell). If price makes lower lows but MACD makes higher lows = bullish divergence (strong buy). Divergences are often the best MACD signals!
When histogram grows = momentum accelerates. When it shrinks = momentum weakens (even if still green/red). Shrinking histogram can announce upcoming crossing = early warning signal!
For more reactivity (scalping/day trading): use 5/13/5 or 8/17/9. For long-term trading: keep 12/26/9 (classic). For volatile crypto: test 6/13/5. Each asset has its optimal settings!
In flat/range market, MACD gives CONSTANT false signals. Filter with overall trend (price vs EMA200) or wait for crossings above/below zero line.
MACD is MOMENTUM indicator, not trend. In strong trend, it can stay positive/negative long. ALWAYS confirm with support/resistance or volume!
MACD is EXCELLENT combined with RSI (overbought/oversold confirmation) + Support/Resistance (key levels) + Volume (strength). Alone, gives too many false signals!
BUY signal: MACD crosses upward + RSI < 50 (confirmed bullish momentum). SELL signal: MACD crosses downward + RSI > 50.
Only buy if MACD crosses upward AND price > EMA200. Only sell if MACD crosses downward AND price < EMA200. Eliminates 80% of false signals!
Ultra-reliable signal: MACD crosses + Histogram grows + Volume > average. The perfect combination for high potential entries!
