[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"indicator-mom-en":3},"# Momentum (MOM)\n\n> StratCraft indicator page for basic price momentum.\n\n**Route**: `\u002Findicators\u002Fmom\u002F`\n\n## What It Does\n\nMOM compares the current price to the price `n` bars ago to show directional momentum.\n\n## Formula\n\n`Momentum = Price(t) - Price(t - period)`\n\n## Parameters\n\n- `period` - default `12`\n\n## C++23 API\n\n```cpp\n#include \u003Cnonabt\u002Findicators\u002Fmom.hpp>\nauto mom = std::make_unique\u003Cnonabt::MOM>(data().close(), 12);\n```\n\n## Common Usage\n\n- Use zero-line crosses to gauge momentum shifts.\n- Compare momentum expansion across multiple timeframes.\n- Pair it with trend filters to avoid fading strong trends too early.\n"]