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Market analysis · Pro

MACD

By Omer Rapaport · Content updated 11 September 2026

Also searched as: moving average convergence divergence

What does MACD mean?

Moving average convergence divergence, or MACD, compares moving averages to describe momentum. A signal line and histogram help show changes in that relationship.

Example

A MACD line crossing its signal line marks a change in their relationship.

Illustrative example; not a provider’s quoted offer.

Why it matters for prop traders

MACD is derived from past prices and is not bounded to a fixed 0-100 range.

Sources and further reading

The following primary sources support the terminology. Provider rules describe their own products and may change.

  • CME Group - MACD, RSI and stochastic oscillators

Related terms

  • Relative strength index
  • Fundamental analysis
  • Moving average
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Frequently asked questions

Is MACD limited to a 0-100 scale?

MACD is derived from past prices and is not bounded to a fixed 0-100 range.

Sources: CME Group - MACD, RSI and stochastic oscillators

What is a practical example of MACD?

Illustrative example: A MACD line crossing its signal line marks a change in their relationship.

Sources: CME Group - MACD, RSI and stochastic oscillators

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