Multi MA Cross [JopAlgo]

Multi MA Cross [JopAlgo] — simple, flexible trend + timing

What it does:
Plots two moving averages (you pick the types and lengths) and marks their crossovers. Use it to read trend direction and time pullbacks/breakouts. Works on any timeframe.

What you’ll see

Short MA (orange)

Long MA (lime)

Cross mark (aqua ✚) when they cross

Green/lime above orange = bullish bias (short MA above long).
Orange above lime = bearish bias.

How to use it (simple playbook)

Trade with the bias

Longs only when short MA > long MA.

Shorts only when short MA < long MA.

Enter at a real level

Use Volume Profile v3.2 [JopAlgo] (VAH/VAL/POC/LVNs) or Anchored VWAP [JopAlgo].

Crosses at or just after a level hold are higher quality.

Quality check (optional, strong)

CVDv1 [JopAlgo]: take trades when Alignment = OK, Imbalance strong, Absorption ≠ red.

Manage risk

Stop goes beyond the level/structure, not on an MA wiggle.

Trim into POC/HVNs or next structure.

Good entries you’ll recognize

Pullback-to-long MA (trend):
Bias up, price pulls to long MA (or AVWAP/VAL), short MA curls back up → enter long.

Reclaim + cross:
Price reclaims AVWAP/VA edge, then short MA crosses over long → confirmation to join.

Squeeze → break:
MAs converge (tight), then expand after a level break. Enter on retest that holds.

Skip crosses in the middle of nowhere. Cross + location + flow beats cross alone.

Timeframe guidance

1–5m (scalps): EMA/EMA or EMA/WMA. Expect more crosses. Use VP/AVWAP and CVD filters.

15m–1H (intraday): EMA(9) vs SMA(21) is a solid default.

2H–4H (swing): SMA(20–34) vs SMA(50) or EMA(21) vs EMA(55).

1D+ (position): SMA(50) vs SMA(200) for broad bias; entries on lower TF.

Settings that matter (and what they mean)

Short/Long MA Type:

EMA = fast, good for timing.

SMA = smooth, good for bias.

WMA/LWMA = in-between (responsive).

VWMA = weights by volume.

SMMA = very smooth (reduces whips).

HEMA/DEMA = extra responsive.

VWAP = daily session VWAP (anchor), ignores length in practice.

Short/Long Length:

Short = timing sensitivity.

Long = trend backbone.
Keep a ratio ~ 1:2 to 1:3 (e.g., 9/21, 10/30, 20/50).

Note on VWAP option: The script fetches a daily VWAP anchor. It acts like a fair-value line, not a rolling MA. Your Length won’t affect VWAP.

Filters that boost win rate

Slope check: Only take longs when both MAs slope up; shorts when both slope down.

Distance check: Don’t chase if price is far from the short MA; wait for a pullback.

HTF agreement: On 15m, glance at 1H/4H bias; on 4H, glance at 1D. Trade with the higher-TF wind.

Combos that work

Volume Profile v3.2: Use VAH/VAL/POC/LVNs for entries/targets. Cross at those references is meaningful.

Anchored VWAP: Reclaims/rejections first, MA cross second = cleaner timing.

CVDv1: Only act when flow agrees (ALIGN OK, no Absorption against you).

Common mistakes this avoids

Shorting into an up-bias (or vice versa).

Chasing a cross far from value (wait for the pullback).

Trading every cross in chop (use levels + CVD to filter).

Defaults to start with

Short MA: EMA 9

Long MA: SMA 21

Timeframes: 15m–4H

Process: Bias → Level → Cross/Retest → CVD check → Execute

Quick disclaimer

Educational tool, not financial advice. Test first, size sensibly, and always anchor your trades to levels, flow, and risk.