BTC is up 3.48% to $103,989—and moving averages probably had something to do with it. Let me break down the MA system in plain language.
What is MA?
Moving average = the average closing price over a set number of days. Simple math, massive edge. It smooths out price noise and shows you the actual trend instead of the daily chaos.
Formula: MA = (Close₁ + Close₂ + … + Closeₙ) / n
The Three Timeframes You Need to Know
Short-term: MA5, MA10 (quick reactions, lots of whipsaws)
Mid-term: MA30, MA60 (the sweet spot for swing traders)
Long-term: MA100, MA200 (if price is below MA200, you’re in a bear market, period)
Granville’s 8 Rules (The Cheat Code)
Buy signals:
Price breaks MA from below + MA starts rising = GO LONG
Price dips below MA but bounces back while MA keeps climbing = still bullish
Price stays above MA, dips don’t break it = hold
Price crashes below MA then bounces = short-term buy opportunity
Sell signals:
5. MA flips from up to flat/down + price breaks below = TIME TO EXIT
6. Price spike above MA but can’t hold + MA still falling = still bearish
7. Price stays below MA, rallies don’t break it = stay short
8. Price pumps above MA then pulls back = short-term short opportunity
The Two Patterns That Matter
Golden Cross (Bullish): MA5 crosses above MA30/MA60 = price usually keeps climbing
Death Cross (Bearish): MA5 crosses below MA30/MA60 = watch out for the dump
Long Arrangement: All MAs stacked from top to bottom, sloping up-right = monster uptrend incoming
Short Arrangement: All MAs stacked from bottom to top, sloping down-right = capitulation time
Key Takeaways
MA tracks trends but LAGS—it’s not a leading indicator, it’s a confirmation tool
Combine it with support/resistance and K-line patterns or you’ll get rekt
The longer the MA, the stronger the signal (MA200 break hits different than MA5)
Use it to find support/resistance zones where funds typically pile in/out
Bonus: This same system worked in stocks for decades. Crypto is just faster. Same rules, 10x the volatility. Good luck out there.
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BTC is up 3.48% to $103,989—and moving averages probably had something to do with it. Let me break down the MA system in plain language.
What is MA?
Moving average = the average closing price over a set number of days. Simple math, massive edge. It smooths out price noise and shows you the actual trend instead of the daily chaos.
Formula: MA = (Close₁ + Close₂ + … + Closeₙ) / n
The Three Timeframes You Need to Know
Granville’s 8 Rules (The Cheat Code)
Buy signals:
Sell signals: 5. MA flips from up to flat/down + price breaks below = TIME TO EXIT 6. Price spike above MA but can’t hold + MA still falling = still bearish 7. Price stays below MA, rallies don’t break it = stay short 8. Price pumps above MA then pulls back = short-term short opportunity
The Two Patterns That Matter
Golden Cross (Bullish): MA5 crosses above MA30/MA60 = price usually keeps climbing
Death Cross (Bearish): MA5 crosses below MA30/MA60 = watch out for the dump
Long Arrangement: All MAs stacked from top to bottom, sloping up-right = monster uptrend incoming
Short Arrangement: All MAs stacked from bottom to top, sloping down-right = capitulation time
Key Takeaways
Bonus: This same system worked in stocks for decades. Crypto is just faster. Same rules, 10x the volatility. Good luck out there.