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The 7 and 21 Exponential Moving Average (EMA) trading strategy is a popular method used by traders to identify potential buy or sell signals based on the crossover of two different EMAs. Here’s how the strategy typically works:
Key Elements:
7 EMA: This is a short-term moving average that reacts quickly to recent price changes.
21 EMA: This is a medium-term moving average that reacts more slowly to price movements than the 7 EMA.
Steps in the 7 and 21 EMA Trading Strategy:
Buy Signal (Golden Cross):
When the 7 EMA crosses above the 21 EMA, it indicates that the short-term momentum is stronger than the medium-term trend. This could be a signal to buy or go long.
Ideally, this crossover should occur below the current price level, confirming upward momentum.
Sell Signal (Death Cross):
When the 7 EMA crosses below the 21 EMA, it suggests that the short-term momentum is weakening, and the medium-term trend is dominant. This could be a signal to sell or go short.
Like the buy signal, this crossover should occur above the current price level to confirm downward momentum.
Additional Guidelines:
Confirming Indicators: You can use other technical indicators (like RSI, MACD, or volume) to confirm buy or sell signals and reduce false signals.
Trend Filters: The strategy works best in trending markets. In sideways or choppy markets, it can produce many false signals.
Stop Loss/Take Profit: It's crucial to manage risk using a stop loss to protect against large moves against your position. You can set your take profit target based on risk-reward ratios (e.g., 2:1).
Example of Application:
Buy Signal: Price moves above both the 7 EMA and 21 EMA, with the 7 EMA crossing above the 21 EMA.
Sell Signal: Price falls below both EMAs, with the 7 EMA crossing below the 21 EMA.
