Crossing Up vs Crossing Down
The Price Crossovers Screen contains two primary tabs:
- Crossing Up — identifies instruments whose price has recently crossed above a selected moving average.
- Crossing Down — identifies instruments whose price has recently crossed below a selected moving average.
Together, these tabs help traders quickly identify potential bullish and bearish opportunities across multiple markets and timeframes.
Understanding the Difference
| Crossing Up | Crossing Down |
|---|---|
| Price moves above the moving average | Price moves below the moving average |
| Bullish signal | Bearish signal |
| Buyers gaining control | Sellers gaining control |
| Potential uptrend | Potential downtrend |
| Breakout confirmation | Breakdown confirmation |
Crossing Up
The Crossing Up tab displays instruments whose price has recently crossed above the selected moving average.
This event is often viewed as a bullish signal because it may indicate strengthening momentum and increasing buyer participation.
Why Traders Watch Crossing Up Signals
A move above a moving average can suggest:
- Buyers are gaining control
- Momentum is shifting upward
- A pullback may be ending
- A breakout is being confirmed
- A new uptrend may be starting
Example
Suppose an index has been trading below its EMA(20).
Then:
- Price rallies
- Closes above the EMA
- Appears in the Crossing Up tab
This may indicate that bullish momentum is returning.
Crossing Down
The Crossing Down tab displays instruments whose price has recently crossed below the selected moving average.
This event is often viewed as a bearish signal because it may indicate weakening momentum and increasing selling pressure.
Why Traders Watch Crossing Down Signals
A move below a moving average can suggest:
- Sellers are gaining control
- A bullish trend is weakening
- Support has failed
- A breakdown is occurring
- A new downtrend may be starting
Example
Suppose an index has been trading above its EMA(20).
Then:
- Selling pressure increases
- Price closes below the EMA
- Appears in the Crossing Down tab
This may indicate the beginning of a bearish move.
Information Displayed
Both tabs display the same set of market information.
Symbol
The instrument being monitored.
Example:
- NL25/EUR
Last
The latest market price.
Chg
The absolute price change during the current session.
Chg%
The percentage price change.
Positive values indicate bullish momentum, while negative values may indicate bearish pressure.
EMA / SMA Value
Displays the moving average value used by the screener.
Example:
| Price | EMA(20) |
|---|---|
| 1044.825 | 1043.078 |
In this example:
- Price above EMA → Crossing Up candidate
- Price below EMA → Crossing Down candidate
Performance Columns
The screener includes performance metrics across multiple timeframes:
- W% (Weekly Performance)
- D% (Daily Performance)
- 4h% (4-Hour Performance)
- 1h% (1-Hour Performance)
These metrics help traders evaluate whether momentum supports the crossover signal.
Mini Chart
A compact chart provides a quick visual overview of recent price movement.
The chart can help traders quickly determine:
- Trend direction
- Momentum strength
- Recent volatility
- Crossover validity
Using Performance Metrics for Confirmation
A crossover signal becomes more compelling when performance metrics align with the direction of the crossover.
Strong Bullish Confirmation
| Metric | Condition |
|---|---|
| Chg% | Positive |
| D% | Positive |
| 4h% | Positive |
| W% | Positive |
This suggests bullish momentum is aligned across multiple timeframes.
Example
An instrument appears in Crossing Up while all performance columns are positive.
This indicates broad market participation and may strengthen the bullish case.
Strong Bearish Confirmation
| Metric | Condition |
|---|---|
| Chg% | Negative |
| D% | Negative |
| 4h% | Negative |
| W% | Negative |
This suggests selling pressure is aligned across multiple timeframes.
Example
An instrument appears in Crossing Down while all performance columns are negative.
This indicates widespread bearish momentum and may strengthen the bearish case.
When to Use Each Tab
Use Crossing Up When Looking For
- Bullish breakout opportunities
- Trend continuation setups
- Pullback recoveries
- Early trend reversals
- Momentum trades
Use Crossing Down When Looking For
- Bearish breakdown opportunities
- Weakening uptrends
- Short-selling candidates
- Early bearish reversals
- Defensive risk management opportunities