EMA 5/10/20/34/55/60/120/255

Overview

- Plots eight Exponential Moving Averages on the price chart: EMA(5/10/20/34/55/60/120/255) .
- Designed for light (white) theme with high-contrast colors and uniform linewidth=1 .
- Written in Pine Script v6 ( overlay=true ), no alerts or extra visuals.
Why These Lengths

- 5, 10 : Short-term momentum and intraday rhythm.
- 20, 34 : Swing trend and pullback structure (34 is Fibonacci-based).
- 55, 60 : Deeper swing/weekly alignment commonly used by trend traders.
- 120, 255 : Mid/long-term trend filters (~half-year and ~annual trading days).
How To Read

- Trend filter: Price above EMA(120/255) favors bullish context; below favors bearish.
- Alignment: Strong bull trend when 5 > 10 > 20 > 34 > 55 > 60 > 120 > 255 and slopes up; inverse for bear trends.
- Pullbacks: Shallow pullbacks often respect 5/10 ; standard pullbacks 20/34 ; deeper tests 55/60 .
- Slope matters: Up/flat/down slopes of the longer EMAs ( 120/255 ) reflect trend strength more reliably than single crossovers.
Typical Use Cases

- Trend following: Trade in the direction of 120/255 and the stacked EMA order.
- Pullback entries: Look for stabilizing price action around 20/34 within a trend.
- Breakout confirmation: Sustain above/below a key EMA, then retest and hold.
- Risk management: Place stops beyond nearby EMAs, optionally buffered by ATR.
Tips

- Use the Data Window to identify each EMA line by its title ( EMA(5) , EMA(10) , etc.).
- Combine with volatility/strength filters (e.g., ATR, ADX) to reduce range-bound noise.
- Multi-timeframe consistency (e.g., higher TF EMA(255) aligned with current TF EMA(55/60) ) improves selectivity.
Limitations

- All moving averages are lagging by design; expect delayed signals.
- In consolidations, frequent crossovers can create whipsaws; apply filters or focus on slope and structure.
Disclaimer

- For educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Always validate on your instruments and timeframes and manage risk accordingly.