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Moving Average Crossover: The Simplest Algo Strategy
The golden cross and death cross — how two moving averages can form the basis of your first trading bot.
QuantNull TeamCFA, MBA
The moving average crossover is the hello world of algo trading.
When the short-term MA crosses above the long-term MA, you buy. When it crosses below, you sell.
Simple? Yes. Profitable? That depends on the market regime.
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