Crossover
a.k.a. Moving average crossover
The point where two lines on a chart cross, such as a fast moving average crossing a slow one, often read…
In plain English
The point where two lines on a chart cross, such as a fast moving average crossing a slow one, often read as a signal.
A crossover happens when one line slices through another. The classic version: a short moving average crossing above a long one is read as bullish; crossing below, bearish. Indicators like MACD use crossovers too.
Crossovers are late by design, since averages trail price. In choppy markets they flip back and forth and generate a string of false signals.
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