Moving Average Crossover

Detect trend direction and crossover signals using fast/slow SMAs

Uses & Examples

When to Use This Tool

Confirming trend direction before entering a swing trade
Detecting bullish/bearish crossovers for entry and exit timing
Measuring trend strength via the spread between fast and slow MAs
Filtering trades — only go long when fast MA is above slow MA

Worked Example

Worked Example

Input: 25 daily closes | Fast: 9-period | Slow: 21-period

9-SMA: $26.00 | 21-SMA: $20.00

Spread: +$6.00 (30% above slow MA)

Signal: Bullish — fast MA is well above slow MA, confirming uptrend