Moving Averages Explained
The most widely-used technical indicator — how to use moving averages to identify trends and time entries.
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Moving averages smooth price noise by averaging prices over a period. They remain among the most reliable indicators in crypto because they work on any timeframe.
SMA vs EMA
Simple Moving Average (SMA)
Averages closing prices equally over N periods. The 200 SMA is the most watched indicator in all of finance — price above = bullish, price below = bearish.
Exponential Moving Average (EMA)
Weights recent prices more heavily, reacting faster than SMA. Most crypto swing traders prefer EMA for its responsiveness. Nezsig uses the 21 and 50 EMA as primary references.
Key Periods to Know
- 9 EMA: Very fast — short-term momentum tracking
- 21 EMA: Popular for swing trading entries and dynamic support
- 50 EMA: Medium-term trend indicator
- 200 EMA/SMA: The most important — separates bull from bear market
Trading Strategies
Golden Cross / Death Cross
Golden cross: 50 SMA crosses above 200 SMA → long-term bullish. Death cross: 50 SMA crosses below 200 SMA → long-term bearish. Bitcoin golden crosses have historically preceded major bull runs.
EMA as Dynamic Support
In a strong uptrend, the 21 EMA acts as dynamic support. Price dips to it, bounces, and continues higher. These bounces are prime low-risk entry opportunities — exactly where Nezsig looks for entries.
Discussion3 comments
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