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Analysis of Common Technical Indicators in the Cryptocurrency Market

Sep 28, 2025MEXC

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In crypto trading, technical indicator analysis refers to a quantitative method that uses mathematical and statistical formulas to assess market trends. By processing price and volume data through specific calculations, it provides investors with intuitive insights into market direction. MEXC offers a wide range of technical analysis tools, including classic indicators such as Moving Average (MA), Exponential Moving Average (EMA), Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD), Bollinger Bands (BOLL), and the Relative Strength Index (RSI).

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1. Overview of Common Technical Indicators

1）Moving Average (MA)

The Moving Average (MA) is a technical indicator that displays the average price of an asset over a specific period in a linear form. It helps smooth out short-term price fluctuations, making underlying trends more visible. There are several types of moving averages, including the Simple Moving Average (SMA), Exponential Moving Average (EMA), and Weighted Moving Average (WMA).

Example: Using BTC on the daily chart as an example, the yellow line represents the MA5. On August 5, BTC's price dipped and touched the MA5 line, quickly found support, and then rebounded sharply, indicating a short-term bounce off the moving average.

2）Exponential Moving Average (EMA)

The Exponential Moving Average (EMA) assigns greater weight to more recent price data, making it more responsive to price changes compared to the simple moving average. EMA is commonly used to capture short-term trends and identify potential trend reversals.

Example: Using BTC on the daily chart as an example, the yellow line represents the EMA5 and the purple line represents the EMA10. Traders often use EMA crossovers as potential buy or sell signals. For instance, a buy opportunity could be identified at 8:00 A.M. on June 24, when a bullish crossover occurs.

3）Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD)

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is a momentum indicator that generates signals by calculating the difference between two moving averages and observing their crossovers. It is used to assess the strength of a price trend and the likelihood of a reversal. The MACD consists of three components: the fast line (DIF), the slow line (DEA), and the histogram (MACD bars), which oscillates above or below a baseline.

Example: Taking BTC as an example, the MACD indicator includes two lines: the fast line (yellow line in the chart) and the slow line (purple line). When the fast line crosses above the slow line, this is known as a "bullish crossover" or "golden cross," signaling a potential uptrend. Conversely, when the fast line crosses below the slow line, it forms a "bearish crossover" or "death cross," signaling a potential downtrend.

4） Bollinger Bands (BOLL)

Bollinger Bands (BOLL) measure market volatility and identify potential overbought or oversold conditions. The indicator consists of three lines: the Upper Band (UP), the Middle Band (MID), and the Lower Band (DN).

Example: According to the Bollinger Band mean reversion strategy, prices tend to fluctuate within the range formed by the upper and lower bands. While prices may temporarily break through these bands, they generally revert back to the range over time. Therefore, a breakout above or below the bands can be interpreted as a trading signal. For instance, on April 8, BTC's price dropped below the lower band, which could be viewed as a potential buy signal.

5）Relative Strength Index (RSI)

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the magnitude of recent price changes to evaluate overbought or oversold conditions. It generates a value between 0 and 100 by calculating the average gains and losses over a specific time period.

Example: The RSI fluctuates within the range of 0 to 100. A higher value indicates strong bullish momentum, while a lower value suggests bearish dominance. For example, on November 11, 2024, BTC's RSI exceeded the upper threshold, signaling an overbought condition, a potential short-selling opportunity.

2. Advantages and Disadvantages of Common Technical Indicators

Technical Indicator	Advantages	Disadvantages
Moving Average (MA)	Filters out short-term price fluctuations; provides support/resistance levels and trend reversal signals.	Lags behind price; ineffective in sideways markets and may be misled by outliers.
Exponential Moving Average (EMA)	Responds more quickly to price changes; offers better smoothing and adaptability.	Can be overly sensitive, leading to false signals; may generate unreliable early reversal signals.
MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence)	Strong trend-following capability; divergence between price and MACD helps identify reversals.	Suffers from lag; prone to false signals during sideways/consolidating markets.
Bollinger Bands (BOLL)	Effectively reflects market volatility and provides support/resistance levels; mid-band helps with trend assessment.	Lagging indicator; can be misleading during false breakouts.
Relative Strength Index (RSI)	Clearly signals overbought or oversold conditions and gauges trend strength.	Prone to noise in ranging markets; highly sensitive to the selected time period and may require adjustments.

3. Benefits of Learning Technical Indicators

3.1 Accurately Identifying Market Trends

By utilizing indicators such as Moving Averages (MA) and the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD), investors can more clearly identify both long-term trends and short-term fluctuations in the market. This helps them time entries and exits more effectively. For example, when a short-term Exponential Moving Average (EMA) crosses above a long-term EMA to form a "golden cross," it may signal the beginning of an uptrend, a potential buying opportunity.

3.2 Effectively Managing Trading Risk

Technical indicators can serve as reference points for support and resistance levels, helping investors set rational stop-loss and take-profit targets. For instance, the upper and lower bands of the Bollinger Bands (BOLL) indicator can be seen as dynamic resistance and support zones. When the price touches the upper band, investors might consider selling part or all of their holdings to secure profits; when the price touches the lower band, it may be an opportunity to buy in at a lower risk level.

3.3 Enhancing the Scientific Basis of Trading Decisions

Technical indicators provide quantifiable data that helps eliminate decision-making based purely on emotion or intuition. The Relative Strength Index (RSI), for example, measures overbought and oversold conditions. When the RSI exceeds 70, it suggests the asset may be overbought and a price correction could be imminent. This allows investors to exercise caution and avoid blindly chasing price rallies, reducing risk in volatile conditions.

4. How to Set Up Technical Indicators on MEXC

We'll demonstrate the setup process using MEXC's Futures trading interface. The steps for Spot trading are exactly the same.

1) Open the MEXC official website and log in to your account. Then, click on Futures to enter the Futures trading page.

2) At the top of the candlestick chart, click on the Indicators button.

3) On the indicator panel, check the boxes for the indicators you'd like to add. For example, MA - Moving Average, as shown in the image below.

4) Click Confirm to complete the indicator setup.

5. Conclusion

MEXC offers a wide range of technical indicators, each with unique characteristics suited for different trading scenarios. When using these tools, investors should take into account their individual trading cycles, risk tolerance, and current market conditions to build a strategy that combines indicators effectively. Given the fast-paced and ever-changing nature of the crypto market, it's essential for traders to continuously refine and adjust their indicator combinations through real-world practice. This adaptive approach can help uncover better trading opportunities, manage risk more effectively, and ultimately improve overall trading performance.

For investors, understanding how to use these core technical indicators on MEXC, along with their strengths and limitations, is crucial to making informed decisions in crypto trading. By mastering both the application and platform setup of these tools, users will be better equipped to navigate market volatility with confidence and discipline.

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