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MACD Indicator Cross-over Signals

MACD centerline crossovers produce trading signals based on the centerline marker. Market sentiment can be validated through MACD centerline crossovers. A MACD xauusd crossover above the centerline indicates bullish market sentiment, while a crossover below the centerline suggests bearish market sentiment.

  • When the FastLine crosses below MACD Line (not center line) it shows market momentum is slowing - this isn't a reversal signal or a sell signal, wait out for the center mark crossover.
  • When Fast line crosses above the MACD Line (not center line) it shows the market momentum is slowing - this isn't a reversal signal or a buy signal, wait for the center mark crossover.
  • The Center Line crossover signals will be the best trading signals for validating buy and sell signals.

In the chart below, when the MACD fast line dropped below the zero center line, that confirmed a sell signal and the market turned bearish.

Furthermore, in the visual illustration presented, once the faster MACD line traversed above the central zero axis, a 'buy' indicator was generated, signaling a shift in market sentiment toward bullish (upward movement).

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Oscillation of MACD Indicator

MACD acts as an oscillator. It swings above and below the zero line. Above zero signals a bull trend. Below shows bears in control.

The MACD indicator also serves to signal conditions of being overbought or oversold. When the MACD reaches extreme levels, it suggests that XAU/USD is either overbought or oversold. However, in a robust uptrend, prices may remain in an overbought state: in such a scenario, initiating a buy trade is the more prudent action.

Also, when the market is strongly going down, it's better to sell, because prices will stay in the over-sold area for quite a while.

Overbought tiers form manner above the zero line whilst oversold stages shape way beneath 0 line.

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