By now in the 90-Day Crypto Learning Challenge, you already know:
Trends matter
Direction comes before entry
Charts give clues, not promises
Today, we learn Moving Averages, but in the most basic way possible.
No trader words. No math stress.
📏 What Is a Moving Average? (Very Simple)
A Moving Average (MA) is just this:
👉 The average price of the market over a certain number of days.
That’s it.
It updates every day as new prices come in — that’s why it’s called “moving.”
📊 What Does 50 MA Mean?
50 MA = the average price of the last 50 days.
It answers this question:
“Where has the price mostly been during the last 50 days?”
If price is above the 50 MA → short-term trend is strong
If price is below the 50 MA → short-term trend is weak
Think of it as: 🟡 The market’s recent mood
📉 What Does 200 MA Mean?
200 MA = the average price of the last 200 days.
It answers this question:
“Is this market healthy in the long run?”
Price above 200 MA → long-term strength
Price below 200 MA → long-term weakness
Think of it as: 🔵 The market’s long-term direction
🔁 Why 50 MA & 200 MA Matter Together
When you use both, you see two stories at once:
Short-term behavior (50 MA)
Long-term structure (200 MA)
This helps you avoid bad trades.
🚦 MA Crossovers (Explained Clearly)
✅ Bullish Crossover (Good Sign)
50 MA crosses above 200 MA
Recent price is stronger than long-term price
📈 This often means:
The market is turning upward
❌ Bearish Crossover (Warning Sign)
50 MA crosses below 200 MA
Recent price is weaker than long-term price
📉 This often means:
The market is losing strength
⚠️ It’s a signal, not a guarantee.
🧭 How Beginners Should Use MA (Golden Rules)
✔ Use MA to confirm trend, not predict
✔ Trade with the direction of MA
✔ Avoid trading when price is stuck between MAs
✔ Combine MA with support & resistance (which you already learned)
🧠 Simple Way to Remember
50 MA = short-term average price
200 MA = long-term average price
Cross = change in strength
Direction = more important than entry
If you follow this: 👉 You reduce confusion
👉 You stop guessing
👉 You trade calmer
🚀 Challenge Reminder
You’re not chasing profits yet —
you’re building foundations.
Most people skip this step. That’s why most people lose.
👉 Comment “MA” if this finally made sense
👉 Share with a friend who thinks indicators predict the future
Tomorrow, we connect this with real trade examples.
Slow learning today = smart trading tomorrow 💙