Moving Average Calculator - SMA, EMA & WMA for Trend Detection
Calculate Simple (SMA), Exponential (EMA), and Weighted (WMA) moving averages. Enter your price data and period to compute trend indicators.
Moving Average Calculator
💡 Why Use This Moving Average Calculator?
The 50-day and 200-day moving averages are the most closely watched indicators in crypto. The 'golden cross' (50MA crosses above 200MA) historically signals the start of major bull runs - Bitcoin's golden cross in 2020 preceded a 400% rally. Calculate these critical levels from your own data.
Pro Tip: EMA gives 2-3x more weight to recent prices vs SMA - use EMA on shorter timeframes for faster signals, SMA on weekly/monthly charts for cleaner trend confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best moving average for crypto trading in 2026?›
The 21 EMA acts as dynamic support in bull trends. The 50 SMA and 200 SMA define bull/bear market structure. For scalping, 9 EMA and 20 EMA crossovers on 15M-1H charts generate frequent signals.
What is the Bitcoin golden cross and how do I identify it?›
Golden Cross = 50-day SMA crosses above 200-day SMA. Death Cross = opposite. Enter BTC's last 200 days of closing prices into this calculator to see exactly where both MAs currently stand.
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Calculate SMA, EMA, WMA from price data