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Indicator Description ​

MICD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) is a trend indicator that reflects market trend changes and turning points by calculating the convergence and divergence of moving averages of price.

Function Information ​

  • Function Name: MICD
  • Input Parameters: Open
  • Parameter Settings: timeperiod1 (default: 10), timeperiod2 (default: 20), timeperiod3 (default: 3)
  • Output: None

Calculation Principle ​

MICD is calculated using the following formula:

DIF = MA(Close, timeperiod1) - MA(Close, timeperiod2)
MICD = MA(DIF, timeperiod3)

Where MA is the moving average.

Usage Scenarios ​

  1. Trend direction judgment
  2. Trend reversal identification
  3. Divergence signal analysis
  4. Trading signal generation

Usage Recommendations ​

  1. MICD turning from negative to positive can be seen as a buy signal
  2. MICD turning from positive to negative can be seen as a sell signal
  3. Use in combination with moving averages
  4. Pay attention to the use of divergence signals

Notes ​

  • Parameter settings affect indicator sensitivity
  • May fail in ranging markets
  • It is recommended to use in combination with other technical indicators
  • Pay attention to changes in market environment