Best Moving Average Combinations with Time Frames for Crypto Trading
Choosing the right moving averages (MAs) depends on your trading style. Here are the best combinations for different time frames:
1. Scalping (1m, 5m, 15m Time Frame)
MAs to Use:
9 EMA & 21 EMA → For quick trend reversals.
50 EMA → Acts as dynamic support & resistance.
Strategy:
Buy when 9 EMA crosses above 21 EMA (bullish crossover).
Sell when 9 EMA crosses below 21 EMA (bearish crossover).
If price is above 50 EMA, look for buy trades; below 50 EMA, look for sell trades.
2. Day Trading (15m, 1H, 4H Time Frame)
✅ MAs to Use:
21 EMA & 50 EMA → For short-term trend confirmation.
100 EMA → Acts as strong dynamic support & resistance.
🎯 Strategy:
Buy when 21 EMA crosses above 50 EMA, confirming an uptrend.
Sell when 21 EMA crosses below 50 EMA, confirming a downtrend.
Use 100 EMA as an additional filter – if price is above 100 EMA, favor buy trades.
3. Swing Trading (4H, Daily Time Frame)
✅ MAs to Use:
50 EMA & 100 EMA → Strong trend confirmation.
200 EMA → Identifies major market trends.
🎯 Strategy:
Buy when 50 EMA crosses above 100 EMA (bullish confirmation).
Sell when 50 EMA crosses below 100 EMA (bearish confirmation).
If price is above 200 EMA, the trend is bullish; below 200 EMA, the trend is bearish.
4. Long-Term Investing (Daily, Weekly Time Frame)
✅ MAs to Use:
100 SMA & 200 SMA → Identifies major market cycles.
🎯 Strategy:
Golden Cross: 50 SMA crosses above 200 SMA → Strong buy signal.
Death Cross: 50 SMA crosses below 200 SMA → Strong sell signal.
If price is above 200 SMA, the market is in a bullish phase.
Best All-in-One Strategy for Any Time Frame
✅ MAs to Use:
8 EMA (short-term trend)
21 EMA (medium-term trend)
50 EMA (support & resistance)
200 EMA (major trend direction)
🎯 Strategy:
Look for buy signals when 8 EMA > 21 EMA > 50 EMA > 200 EMA (strong uptrend).
Look for sell signals when 8 EMA < 21 EMA < 50 EMA < 200 EMA (strong downtrend).
