Price Crossovers Settings
Configure the moving averages behind the Price Crossovers screener, with separate rules for Crossing Up and Crossing Down scans.
The settings panel allows traders to customize the moving averages used by the screener.
Separate configurations are available for:
- Crossing Up
- Crossing Down
This allows different bullish and bearish scanning rules.
Moving Average Type
Available options:
- EMA
- SMA
EMA
EMA gives greater weight to recent price action.
Advantages:
- Faster reaction
- Earlier signals
- Better for momentum trading
Common EMA periods:
- 9
- 20
- 50
Best for:
- Crypto
- Forex
- Indices
- Intraday trading
- Breakout trading
SMA
SMA assigns equal weight to all prices.
Advantages:
- Smoother signals
- Reduced noise
- Better trend identification
Common SMA periods:
- 20
- 50
- 100
- 200
Best for:
- Position trading
- Long-term investing
- Trend analysis
Period Length
| Period | Description |
|---|---|
| 10 | Fast |
| 20 | Short-term trend |
| 50 | Intermediate trend |
| 100 | Long-term trend |
| 200 | Major trend indicator |
Recommended Settings
Intraday Traders
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | EMA |
| Period | 20 |
Swing Traders
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | EMA |
| Period | 50 |
Position Traders
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | SMA |
| Period | 100 or 200 |
Trading Strategies
Trend-following, pullback, and confirmation setups built on moving-average crossovers, with entry, stop, and confluence guidance.
Best Practices
Do's and don'ts for trading moving-average crossovers — confirm the higher-timeframe trend, validate with performance columns, and look for confluence.