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11 May, 2026

Forex Scalping Strategy ‘MA Waves’

Daniel Parker

A simple and aesthetically pleasing forex scalping strategy based on the use of groups of Moving Average indicators. The strategy is used on major currency pairs with low spreads – up to 1.5-2 points on four-digit quotes.

Forex Scalping Strategy Settings

Currency Pairs: Major;
Timeframe: M1-M5;
Chart: Candlestick bars;
Indicators:
Yellow Group: EMA (2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15);
Blue Group: EMA (17-19-21-23-25-27-29-31-33-35-37-39-41);
Green Group: EMA (44-47-50-53-56-59-62-65-68-71-74).

Trading Strategy Rules:

Buy Position is opened if

– The Yellow Group crosses the Green Group from bottom to top or
– The price chart exits the Yellow Group downward, touches the Green or Blue Group, and returns upward into the Yellow Group.

Sell Position is opened if

– The Yellow Group crosses the Green Group from top to bottom or
– The price chart exits the Yellow Group upward, touches the Green or Blue Group, and returns downward into the Yellow Group.

Take Profit: 7 points for the first condition and 4 points for the second condition.
Stop Loss: 5 points.

Scalping Forex
Scalping Forex

FAQ

What is a forex scalping strategy?

A forex scalping strategy is a trading approach that aims to make small profits from short-term price movements by entering and exiting trades quickly.

How does the MA Waves strategy work?

The MA Waves strategy uses moving average indicators to identify potential buy and sell signals based on crossovers and price interactions with different EMA groups.

What are the key elements of this strategy?

The key elements include using specific EMA groups, identifying crossover patterns, and setting take profit and stop loss levels to manage risk effectively.

Daniel Parker

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