Momentum Indicators

MACD Line (MACD Line)

MACD line from Moving Average Convergence Divergence.

Deep Dive

Everything You Need to Know

Under the Hood

How It Works

The MACD line is the difference between the 12-period and 26-period EMAs. Crossing above zero indicates bullish momentum; crossing below indicates bearish.

In Practice

How Traders Use It

Use the MACD line with its signal line to identify trend direction and momentum shifts.

Highlights

MACD Line at a Glance

12 EMA minus 26 EMA
Positive = bullish momentum
Negative = bearish momentum
Used with MACD Signal and Histogram

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