When trading crypto, prices move in cycles, even within strong uptrends or downtrends, there are regular swings up and down. One of the most effective ways to capture these momentum shifts is by using the MACD indicator, a proven trend and momentum tool.

Recently, the MACD Crossover indicator has generated bullish (BUY) signals for several coins,  including Chainlink (LINK), signaling fresh upside potential in the market.

What Is a Bullish MACD Crossover?

The MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) indicator measures momentum by comparing two moving averages of price:

• The MACD line (difference between 12 EMA and 26 EMA)
• The Signal line (9 EMA of the MACD line)

A bullish crossover occurs when the MACD line crosses above the Signal line, suggesting that bullish momentum is increasing.

LINK Example: Bullish MACD + 200 SMA Breakout

Take LINK as an example. On top of the bullish MACD crossover, LINK’s price has also broken above its 200-day Moving Average (200 SMA) — a classic confirmation of a trend reversal into an uptrend.

This combination (MACD Crossover + Price > 200 SMA) is a strong technical signal that momentum and trend are aligning on the bullish side.

How To Find Coins With Bullish MACD Crossovers

You can easily find such setups on altFINS using our Pre-Set Filter: “Fresh Bullish (Buy) MACD Crossover”.

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This scan detects coins where a bullish MACD crossover recently occurred, often alongside price moving above the 200 SMA — a high-probability bullish signal.

💡 Tip:
Create an alert from this scan so you’re notified when new coins trigger the same setup.

Simple Trading Rules

• Buy when a Bullish MACD Crossover occurs.
• Sell when a Bearish MACD Crossover occurs.

These simple momentum-based rules help you enter positions when upside momentum is building and exit when it fades.

Comparison: MACD Crossover vs. Early Momentum Inflection

altFINS also offers an Early Bullish Momentum Inflection signal, which detects momentum shifts sooner using changes in the MACD histogram.

The MACD Crossover may appear a bit later than the early signal, but it tends to be more reliable and less prone to false positives.

What Does “Age” Mean?

“Age” refers to how many time intervals have passed since the crossover occurred.

• For example, an Age = 1 on a 1D chart means the crossover happened 1 day ago.
• On a 1H chart, it means 1 hour ago.

This helps you spot fresh signals that are still early in their momentum phase.

Summary

The Fresh Bullish (Buy) MACD Crossover scan helps traders identify coins experiencing new momentum upswings — a great tool for timing entries during the early stages of bullish reversals.

Combine this signal with price above the 200-day SMA for even higher accuracy and trend confirmation.

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