{"id":8632,"date":"2021-06-04T18:39:33","date_gmt":"2021-06-04T15:39:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roboforex.com\/blog\/?p=8632"},"modified":"2026-05-26T10:55:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T07:55:56","slug":"macd-trading-the-trend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/roboforex.com\/blog\/2021\/06\/04\/macd-trading-the-trend\/","title":{"rendered":"MACD \u2013 Trading the Trend Strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This trading method using Moving Averages<\/a> works well with strong market movements. You must have already heard that trading the trend<\/a> usually yields brilliant results; and if you add an oscillator, you get a full-scale trading strategy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An indicator-based strategy is attractive because it has strict entry and exit rules. And if the trader uses graphic analysis, they usually have to analyze charts looking for price patterns<\/a>, as well as subjectively evaluate the market situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, I will be telling you about a strategy used on M30 and H1. It allows placing close Stop Losses and trading intraday<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>About the strategy MACD – Trading the Trend<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The strategy is based on three Moving Averages<\/a>, and MAs are the best indicator showing the market trend. Knowing the trend, you will know the direction of your work. As an additional signal source, the MACD<\/a> is used. The strategy suits GBP\/USD<\/a>, AUD\/USD<\/a>, EUR\/USD<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Parameters of the trading strategy<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The strategy demonstrates the best results on H1 and M30. To get started, prepare the chart and add some indicators<\/a> with certain parameters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n