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MACD
The gap between two exponential moving averages; it shows the trend and its momentum with a signal line and histogram.
On the market right now Daily timeframe, default settings
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MACD playground
Choose a symbol and timeframe, change the settings and see what signals it gave on real candles.
xauusd · Daily
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MACD summary card
Formula
- MACD line = EMA12 − EMA26
- Signal line = EMA9 of the MACD line
- Histogram = MACD line − signal line
Default settings
12, 26, 9
Settings by trading style
| Style | Setting | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Scalping | 8, 17, 9 | Faster reaction to changes in momentum |
| Daily | 12, 26, 9 | The most common choice |
| Swing | 12, 26, 9 or 19, 39, 9 | Fewer, calmer signals |
Main signals
- The MACD line crossing the signal line up or down
- The MACD line crossing zero to confirm the trend
- A shrinking histogram = momentum fading
- Divergence between price and MACD
Common mistakes
- Trading every crossover in a ranging, trendless market
- Forgetting the built-in lag of averages
- Comparing MACD values between two symbols with different prices
Teagle's indicator lab is educational and not a recommendation to buy or sell. Decisions and risk management are the trader's own.