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Indicators

Moving averages

Smooth past prices so trend direction is easier to see.

What to notice

A simple moving average gives each included close equal weight. An EMA weights recent prices more heavily.

The context that matters

Both lag because they are calculated from historical prices. Their usefulness changes with market regime and timeframe.

Common mistake

Assuming a short average crossing a long one predicts the next candle.

Try it on a chart

Compare a moving-average signal in a clean trend and in a sideways range.

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