What is Golden Cross and how to use it?

Golden Cross is a bullish signal that occurs when SMA 50 crosses above SMA 200 from below. It is considered a reliable indicator of the start of a long-term uptrend. It is recommended to open long positions with confirmation from volume.

How does Death Cross differ from Golden Cross?

Death Cross is a bearish signal when SMA 50 crosses below SMA 200 from above. It indicates weakening bullish momentum and a possible transition to a downtrend. Used for exiting long positions or opening shorts.

What does the Price Breakout signal mean?

Price Breakout is a price breakout of the SMA 200 level. If price closes above SMA 200 – it's a bullish signal; below – bearish. This signal is often accompanied by a spike in volatility and may precede a strong trend move.

How to interpret the MACD zero line crossover?

MACD zero line crossover is a trend confirmation. When the MACD line moves from negative to positive – it's a bullish signal; from positive to negative – bearish. This signal is considered smoother and suitable for medium-term trading.

What are Scalping signals on EMA 9/21 for?

Scalping signals are based on the crossover of fast EMA 9 and slow EMA 21. They provide early entries for short-term trades (scalping). However, they are more sensitive to market noise, so they require additional filters such as MTF.

How does the Bill Williams Alligator signal work?

Alligator is a crossover of three smoothed moving averages (5, 8, 13). When the lines turn in the same direction – it's a trend start signal. If the lines are intertwined – the market is "sleeping" and it's better to avoid trades.

Why is the MTF filter needed in the crossover screener?

The MTF filter checks whether the signal direction matches the trend on the higher timeframe. This filters out false signals and increases the probability of a successful trade. The status "Confirmed" means alignment with the global trend, "Counter‑trend" means a signal against it.

Are the screener signals a trading recommendation?

No. All signals are for informational purposes only and are not direct trading recommendations. Trading in financial markets involves risk, and decisions should be made independently based on your strategy and risk management.

Moving Average Crossover Screener – Golden Cross, Death Cross, MACD, and Alligator signals online

Automated monitoring of moving average crossover signals (Golden Cross, Death Cross, SMA 200 breakout, MACD Zero Cross, Scalping EMA 9/21, and Alligator) on Forex and cryptocurrencies with higher timeframe (MTF) filtering.

What is a moving average crossover?

A crossover of two or more moving averages (MA) is one of the most popular technical analysis methods. A signal occurs when a fast MA crosses a slow MA. The crossover direction indicates a shift in short‑term or long‑term momentum. Our screener tracks 6 key types of such crossovers in real time.

1. Golden Cross

Bullish signal. SMA 50 (fast) crosses SMA 200 (slow) from below to above. Often occurs after a prolonged downtrend and is considered one of the most reliable indicators of a bullish market start. Confirmed by rising volume.

2. Death Cross

Bearish signal. SMA 50 crosses SMA 200 from above to below. Warns of a possible prolonged decline. Often seen ahead of deep corrections or a trend reversal to the downside.

3. Price Breakout (SMA 200 Breakout)

Impulse signal. The current candle closes above (or below) the SMA 200, breaking this key level. Indicates a strong acceleration of the move and a possible exit from the range.

4. MACD Zero Cross

Trend confirmation. The main MACD line crosses the zero level. Moving into positive territory confirms a bullish trend, into negative – a bearish one. Used for medium‑term decisions.

5. Scalping (EMA 9/21)

Short‑term signal. Crossover of exponential moving averages EMA 9 and EMA 21. Provides early entries for scalping and intraday trading. Sensitive to noise, therefore requires additional filtering.

6. Bill Williams Alligator (5/8/13)

Alligator system signal. Simultaneous crossover of three smoothed moving averages (jaw, teeth, lips). When the lines are intertwined – the market is “sleeping”; their divergence indicates the start of a trend move. The signal is considered strong when all three averages move in sync.

How does the MTF filter work?

All signals are automatically checked against the trend of the higher timeframe (MTF). This filters out false signals against the global move. In the table you see the status:

🟩 Confirmed – the signal matches the trend on a higher TF (e.g., BUY on H1 with an uptrend on D1). The most reliable setup.
🟥 Counter-trend – signal is against the higher timeframe trend. Suitable only for aggressive short‑term trades with very tight stop‑loss.

The filter is based on comparing price with EMA 200 (or 50 for the weekly TF) on the H1, H4, D1, or W1 chart depending on the base timeframe.

Status	Market	Asset	TF	Signal	Direction	MTF Filter	Chart