EMA (Exponential Moving Average) reacts faster to price than a normal moving average, which makes it popular for scalping, day trading, and swing trading.
1) EMA 9 & EMA 20 — Best for Scalping & Day Trading
Best for:
✅ Scalping
✅ 1–5 minute charts
✅ Fast entries
How traders use it
- Buy when EMA 9 crosses above EMA 20
- Sell when EMA 9 crosses below EMA 20
- Use pullbacks to EMAs for entries
✔ Fast signals
✔ Good for active traders
📊 2) EMA 50 — Best Trend Direction Indicator
Best for:
✅ Intraday trading
✅ Swing trading
✅ Trend trading
How traders use it
- Price above EMA 50 → Uptrend
- Price below EMA 50 → Downtrend
- Enter on pullbacks to EMA 50
EMA 50 often acts as dynamic support/resistance.
🏦 3) EMA 200 — Best Long-Term Trend Filter
Best for:
✅ Major trend direction
✅ Swing traders
✅ Position traders
How traders use it
- Price above 200 EMA → Only look for buys
- Price below 200 EMA → Only look for sells
Big institutions and funds watch this level.
🏆 Best EMA Settings by Trading Style
| Trading Style | Best EMA |
|---|---|
| Scalping | 9 & 20 EMA |
| Day Trading | 9, 20 & 50 EMA |
| Swing Trading | 50 EMA |
| Long-Term Trend | 200 EMA |
✅ Pro Tip (High Win Rate Setup)
Many profitable traders combine:
200 EMA → Trend direction
50 EMA → Pullback area
9/20 EMA → Entry timing
Trend + Pullback + Entry timing = cleaner trades.
