MACD Scalping Setup¶
MACD Settings¶
Daily Timeframe¶
| Setting | Requirement |
|---|---|
| MACD (5, 8, 9) | Above signal line |
| MACD (13, 21, 9) | Green, above signal |
| MACD (34, 144, 9) | Ideally green |
Weekly Confirmation¶
- Always confirm with weekly chart
- Best signal: MACD crossing zero line from below
Entry Rules¶
- Daily MACD alignment confirmed
- Weekly MACD supportive
- Wait for intraday pullback to entry zone
- Enter on momentum resumption
Exit Rules¶
- Use standard exit rules from Exit Rules
- Take partials at 0.5-0.7% profit
- Move to breakeven after first partial
Best Conditions¶
Ideal Environment
- Strong trending market
- Stock in established uptrend
- MACD just crossed zero line
- Volume confirmation