Moving Averages (MA): how traders read crypto charts

Have you heard about MA 50, MA 100, MA 200? They are just average prices over different periods — a tool without which half of the traders cannot make a move.

How it works:

• MA 50 — price for the last 50 days, shows the current trend
• MA 100 — average over 100 days, more stable signal
• MA 200 — price for 200 days, main trend on the chart

The essence is simple: if the price is above the MA line — the market is rising (bullish trend), below the line — it falls (bearish). Charts become cleaner, noise decreases.

For example, if BTC has been trading above MA 200 for a month, it is a sign of a long-term upward trend. If it falls below, it may be a signal for a sell-off.

Traders use this to enter and exit positions. Simple, but effective.