EMA Ribbon + MACD Strategy for Gold

Learn the EMA Ribbon + MACD strategy for Gold (XAUUSD) on a 5-minute chart. This technical indicator strategy identifies trends and momentum shifts.

Published · Updated · Methodology: Technical Indicators

  • Methodology: Technical Indicators
  • Content type: strategy
  • Timeframes: 5-minute chart
  • Markets: Gold (XAUUSD)

Indicators used

  • EMA Ribbon
  • MACD

Source video

Decoded from: 🔴 The Best EMA Ribbon + MACD Strategy for Gold (Exact Settings) by TradeGenius — watch the original

Key timestamps:

  • 0:30 - Strategy overview: EMA Ribbon for direction, MACD for timing
  • 1:25 - EMA Ribbon: Price above both lines = uptrend
  • 2:00 - MACD: Histogram for entry timing
  • 2:30 - Rule 1: Price above both slow lines (EMA Ribbon) for uptrend
  • 3:00 - Rule 2: Price pulls back towards the ribbon
  • 3:15 - Rule 3: Draw a trend line on the retest wave
  • 3:30 - Rule 4: Watch for a bullish breakout of the trend line
  • 3:50 - Rule 5: Histogram must flip green for buy signal
  • 4:15 - Stop loss placement
  • 4:25 - Target 1.5x or 2x risk
  • 4:30 - Risk management: 1% of account per trade
  • 6:50 - EMA Ribbon settings: 90 and 180 lengths
  • 7:15 - MACD settings: Fast length 90, Slow length 180

Topics

ema ribbon strategy · macd strategy · gold trading strategy · xauusd trading strategy · 5 minute strategy · technical indicators · scalping strategy · trading strategy · pine script

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