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Exponential Moving Average (EMA)

Exponential moving average of the chosen source, weighting recent bars more, a common trend and dynamic support / resistance line.

Exponential Moving Average (EMA) on BTCUSDT 1h (Binance), with only this indicator on.
Exponential Moving Average (EMA) on BTCUSDT 1h (Binance), with only this indicator on.

How to read it

  • Price above the line suggests an uptrend, below it a downtrend.
  • The slope shows trend direction; crosses of price and the line can mark changes.
  • Reacts faster than an SMA of the same period.

Key settings

  • Period 9, source close.
  • Line colour and width.

Good to know

  • Drawn on the price pane, over the candles.