Averages
EMA Trend 27/55
Two EMAs (default 27/55) that define the trend and PAINT the candles.
Real example in the platform
EMA Trend 27/55 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
- Price above both EMAs = UPTREND (green candles).
- Below both = DOWN (red) · between them = NEUTRAL (gray).
- Optional cloud between the EMAs.
Options
- Periods, neutral threshold in ticks, colors, paint body and/or wick.
Settings
Everything you can change in the indicator's settings dialog, in the same order as in the platform:
- Fast period
- Slow period
- Neutral threshold
- Line thickness
- Colors
- Up
- Down
- Neutral
- Cloud
- Show cloud
- Opacity
- Candles
- Paint body
- Paint wick
- Wick thickness
- 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 EMA Trend 27/55.
- Click Add. Double-click the indicator (or use its gear) to open the settings.
- Or ask the AI Assistant: "add the EMA Trend 27/55".
Frequently asked questions
What does the EMA Trend 27/55 indicator do?
Two EMAs (default 27/55) that define the trend and PAINT the candles. Price above both EMAs = UPTREND (green candles). Below both = DOWN (red) · between them = NEUTRAL (gray). Optional cloud between the EMAs.
How do you read the EMA Trend 27/55?
Periods, neutral threshold in ticks, colors, paint body and/or wick.
How do I add the EMA Trend 27/55 to a chart in EliteXCharts?
Open a chart and click the Indicators icon in the chart header. Pick the Averages category and choose EMA Trend 27/55. Click Add. Double-click the indicator (or use its gear) to open the settings. Or ask the AI Assistant: "add the EMA Trend 27/55".
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