Averages
Double MA
Two averages (fast + slow) with a colored cloud between them.
Real example in the platform
Double MA on the NQ, 1-minute candles built from real ticks (October 16, 2026, Rithmic feed) — a screenshot of the platform itself, factory settings.
What it does
- The crossover signals trend changes.
- The CLOUD fills the space between the lines: green when the fast one is above, red when below.
Options
- Periods, SMA/EMA type, line and cloud colors, opacity.
- Color-by-cross (the lines switch color together with the cloud).
Settings
Everything you can change in the indicator's settings dialog, in the same order as in the platform:
- Type
- Fast period
- Slow period
- Thickness
- Dash
- Line colors
- Color by crossover
- Fast color
- Slow color
- Cloud
- Show cloud
- Opacity
- Cloud color (up)
- Cloud color (down)
- Paint candles
- Calculation source (another candle type/timeframe)
How to add it in EliteXCharts
- Open a chart and click the Indicators icon in the chart header.
- Pick the Averages category and choose Double MA.
- Click Add. Double-click the indicator (or use its gear) to open the settings.
- Or ask the AI Assistant: "add the Double MA".
Frequently asked questions
What does the Double MA indicator do?
Two averages (fast + slow) with a colored cloud between them. The crossover signals trend changes. The CLOUD fills the space between the lines: green when the fast one is above, red when below.
How do you read the Double MA?
Periods, SMA/EMA type, line and cloud colors, opacity. Color-by-cross (the lines switch color together with the cloud).
How do I add the Double MA to a chart in EliteXCharts?
Open a chart and click the Indicators icon in the chart header. Pick the Averages category and choose Double MA. Click Add. Double-click the indicator (or use its gear) to open the settings. Or ask the AI Assistant: "add the Double MA".
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