100 EMA on Two Timeframes Multi-Timeframe Trend System

100 EMA on Two Timeframes: Multi-Timeframe Trend System

January 23, 2026

This strategy maximizes trade probability by aligning the short-term entry with the long-term trend. It uses the 100-period Exponential Moving Average (EMA) on both H1 and M15 timeframes to ensure you are always trading in the direction of the dominant momentum.

Strategy Profile

Timeframes

H1 (Trend) + M15 (Entry)

Pairs

All Instruments

Indicators

EMA 100 + EMA 5

1. Indicator Setup

Apply these indicators to both your H1 and M15 charts:

  • Trend Filter: EMA 100 (Blue line).
  • Signal Line: EMA 5 (Red line).

2. Long Entry (Buy) Rules

  1. H1 Check: The EMA 5 must be ABOVE the EMA 100 (Uptrend).
  2. M15 Trigger: Wait for the EMA 5 to cross the EMA 100 from bottom to top.
100 EMA Strategy H1 Trend Check
Figure 1: H1 Chart - Confirming the major uptrend (Buy Zone)
100 EMA Strategy M15 Entry
Figure 2: M15 Chart - Entry signal on crossover

3. Short Entry (Sell) Rules

  1. H1 Check: The EMA 5 must be BELOW the EMA 100 (Downtrend).
  2. M15 Trigger: Wait for the EMA 5 to cross the EMA 100 from top to bottom.

Trade Management

  • Stop Loss: 10 points or at the previous local extremum.
  • Take Profit: Fixed at 30 points.

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