A moving average smooths price data over a period (e.g., 50 or 200 days). It identifies trends and support/resistance. Price above the MA is bullish; below is bearish. Golden cross (50 above 200) and death cross signal trend changes.
Example
50-day MA: average of last 50 closing prices.
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