I’ve come to respect the 200 EMA more than any other indicator. Time and time again, I’ve seen price react strongly to it — either as support or resistance. Recently, an altcoin I track approached the 200 EMA on the 4-hour chart after a major downtrend. I watched it reject once, then twice. On the third approach, I saw bullish divergence on the RSI and a clean engulfing candle. That was my signal. I entered with a tight stop below the recent low. The trade moved fast, pushing through the EMA and rallying hard. What I love about the 200 EMA is how many traders watch it — that makes it self-fulfilling. It doesn’t predict price, but it shows momentum. When price reclaims the 200 EMA, it often shifts sentiment. This trade reminded me that simple tools, when used consistently, are powerful. I no longer chase flashy indicators. I focus on the basics — structure, volume, moving averages — and they deliver.
