What is a Moving Average?

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Understanding moving averages(MA) is a key!

Moving averages are an important technical analysis tool used by traders to identify trends and potential entry and exit points. They work by smoothing out price fluctuations over a set period, giving you a clearer picture of the market’s direction.

There are different types of moving averages, including Simple Moving Averages (SMA) and Exponential Moving Averages (EMA).

SMA calculates the average price over a set period
EMA places greater weight on more recent prices

Moving averages can be used in a variety of ways. One common approach is to look for crossovers between shorter and longer-term moving averages (i.e. 50EMA and the 200EMA).

When the shorter-term average crosses above the longer-term average, it’s known as a “Golden Cross,” which can be a bullish signal.

Conversely, when the shorter-term average crosses below the longer-term average, it’s known as a “Death Cross,” which can be a bearish signal.

Traders often use these signals as a way to identify potential short or long opportunities in the market.

Another way to use moving averages is to identify support and resistance levels. When the price of an asset is trending above its moving average, the moving average can act as support. When the price is trending below the moving average, it can act as resistance.

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