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Moving averageSMA / EMABeginner
The average closing price over the last N candles, drawn as a line.
What it means
A simple moving average (SMA) weights every candle equally; an exponential one (EMA) reacts faster to recent prices. Common uses: trend filter (price above the 200), crossovers, dynamic support.
How to spot it
- Price above a rising average = uptrend filter.
Common mistakes
- Using a crossover with no filter in ranging markets.
Related terms
TrendA market making higher highs and higher lows (uptrend) or lower highs and lower …RSIA 0–100 oscillator that compares recent gains with recent losses.…Bollinger bandsA moving average with bands two standard deviations above and below it.…
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