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Recently, I’ve noticed many people asking about how to combine EMA 34 with EMA 89 in trading. Actually, this is a pretty effective combo if you know how to apply it correctly.
The advantage of EMA (Exponential Moving Average) is that it gives more weight to recent prices, unlike the regular SMA. When using EMA 34 to catch short-term trends and EMA 89 for long-term trends, you'll get a clearer picture of the market.
My approach is first to identify the main trend. If EMA 34 is above EMA 89, the market is trending upward — at this point, only look for buying opportunities. Conversely, when EMA 34 is below EMA 89, the trend is clearly downward, and you should only sell. The important part is not to enter trades when these two lines are flat — that’s when the market is sideways, and it’s very easy to get caught in false signals.
After identifying the trend, I wait for the price to retrace near EMA 34 or EMA 89 and then look for a Price Action signal. Pin Bar, Inside Bar, or Fakey are the candle patterns I often use to confirm entry points. For example, in an uptrend, when the price touches EMA 34 and a bullish Pin Bar appears, that’s when I consider buying. Everything depends on the candle pattern being clearly confirmed.
Regarding risk management, I place a Stop Loss below the low (for a Buy order) or above the high (for a Sell order) of the signal candle. Take Profit is usually set at a risk-reward ratio of 1:2 or 1:3 depending on the specific setup. This method helps me better control risk.
An important note is to trade on higher timeframes like H4 or D1 to reduce noise. Smaller timeframes have too many false signals, which can cause confusion. Combining EMA 34 and EMA 89 with Price Action will give you more accurate signals than using each indicator alone.
In reality, to master this method, you need to practice recognizing trends, identifying valid candle patterns, and patiently waiting for clear signals. Don’t rush — good signals will always appear; it’s just a matter of time. I believe that with this approach, you can significantly reduce your trading risks.