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Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD)

StratCraft indicator page for MACD momentum analysis.

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What It Does

MACD compares two moving averages to measure momentum and trend direction. It is one of the most common crossover indicators in technical analysis.

Formula

MACD Line = EMA(fast) - EMA(slow)

Signal Line = EMA(MACD, signal)

Histogram = MACD - Signal

Parameters

  • period_me1 - default 12
  • period_me2 - default 26
  • period_signal - default 9
  • movav - default ExponentialMovingAverage

C++23 API

#include <nonabt/indicators/macd.hpp>
auto macd = std::make_unique<nonabt::MACD>(data().close(), 12, 26, 9, "ExponentialMovingAverage");

Common Usage

  • Use MACD line crosses for entry timing.
  • Use the signal line for confirmation.
  • Use the histogram for momentum strength and divergence.

Practical Pattern

Bullish MACD setups usually require the MACD line to cross above the signal line while price structure also supports the move.

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