MACD Strategy

Trade using MACD crossovers and divergences.


Setup

Components

  • MACD (12, 26, 9)
  • Support/resistance
  • Trend identification

Timeframe

  • Daily for swing
  • 4H for intraday

Rules

Long Entry

1. Trend up or ranging
2. MACD crosses above signal
3. Price at support/confluence
4. Confirmation → BUY

Short Entry

1. Trend down or ranging
2. MACD crosses below signal
3. Price at resistance/confluence
4. Confirmation → SELL

Stop & Target

ElementValue
StopBelow/above recent swing
Target2:1 or 3:1

Common Mistakes

1. Trading Every Crossover

Fix: Only trade with trend

2. No Stop

Fix: Always have stop


Key Takeaways

  1. MACD — Momentum indicator
  2. Crossover — Signal
  3. With trend — Higher probability
  4. Confirm — With price

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MACD confirms momentum.