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Cross Down (CROSSDOWN)

QuantNexus indicator page for downward crossover detection.

Route: /quantnexus/indicators/crossdown/

What It Does

CROSSDOWN detects a downward crossing event. It is a crossover utility used to trigger bearish or exit logic.

Formula

Cross Down = fast line crosses below slow line

Parameters

  • period - default 252
  • maperiod - default 2
  • _movav - default SMA

C++23 API

#include <nonabt/indicators/crossdown.hpp>
auto crossdown = std::make_unique<nonabt::CROSSDOWN>(data().close(), 252, 2, "SMA");

Common Usage

  • Use CROSSDOWN for bearish triggers.
  • Combine with trend or regime filters.
  • Useful as an exit signal helper.

Practical Pattern

Cross Down often signals loss of upward momentum or confirmation of a trend reversal.