Introduction

It's with great pleasure that I am writing this piece of the article at this time of the day. Season 6 of the Steemit Crypto Academy has kick-started, running smoothly, and has entered week 2. I'm glad to be returning as one of the crypto professors in the Academy and I will be presenting a lecture on Crypto Trading Strategy with Triple Exponential Moving Average (TEMA) Indicator. Let's get to it!

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Background to the Study

Understanding Moving Averages would open the floor to the study for today, as such, let's talk about it briefly. Moving averages indicator is one of the important technical tools used in the realm of technical analysis in the crypto ecosystem and other stock markets. Going further, Moving averages indicator is a trend-following indicator, a lagging indicator to be precise (considering past price histories), which is used to identify trends of an asset and as well extract support and resistance on the chart.

A few types of Moving averages are SMA (Simple Moving Average), EMA (Exponential Moving Average), and others, each with its own way of calculation. As highlighted earlier, being a lagging indicator, it considers the previous price histories and is not too effective in predicting the future price of an asset under study. That said, some of the shortcomings of Moving averages led to the innovative development of Triple Exponential Moving Averages (TEMA).

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What is Triple Exponential Moving Average (TEMA)?

Triple Exponential Moving Average is developed by Patrick Mulloy, this indicator has been used in other stock markets before it's adopted in the crypto technical analysis realm. TEMA is an innovative development of moving averages in the quest to eliminate the lag or noise associated with other types of MA, in short, it is aimed to smooth price fluctuations in the asset's market for clearer signals.

TEMA comes with improved outputs as it considers three (3) EMAs for the calculation while the lag is subtracted, as such, it gives better indications as compared to other trend-following indicators. Triple Exponential Moving Average helps to identify clearer trends in the market of an asset having smoothened price fluctuations, to identify support and resistance, and so on.

Highlights of Triple Exponential Moving Average (TEMA)

TEMA is developed to take care of the lag effects associated with the regular moving averages.

Three EMA is taken into consideration to calculate TEMA while the lag is subtracted.

It provides clearer identification of trend, supports and resistance, identifies trend changes, and so on.

Two TEMA at different periods can be utilized to filter buy/sell signals through crossovers.

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Formula for Calculating Triple Exponential Moving Average

From the name Triple Exponential Moving Average, it is evident that 3 EMAs are considered for the calculation of TEMA which results in a single trend-following indicator with noises eliminated. Let's see the formula for calculating TEMA below.

Triple Exponential Moving Average results from 3 EMAs, as such;

TEMA = (3.EMA₁) - (3.EMA₂) + EMA₃.

From the expression above, 3 is the coefficient of the EMAs, 1 and 2, as such, a product of 3 and the respective EMAs.

And;

EMA₁ = Exponential Moving Average.

EMA₂ = EMA of EMA₁.

EMA₃ = EMA of EMA₂.

Note that: All the three EMAs used for the calculation of Triple Exponential Moving Average are at the same periods.

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How to Add TEMA on the Chart

TradingView charting platform would be utilized to add TEMA on the chart of an asset. Let's see a few steps and the settings of TEMA.

Visit TradingView, select Indicators at the top of the page.

On the next interface, search for Triple EMA and select one of the indicators. Let's see the screenshots below.

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TEMA is now added to the chart. Select settings and change the period to desired.

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In the settings above, I have changed the period to 25 from the default 9. With 9 periods, for short-term traders, TEMA reacts quickly to price movements which enable such traders to make a swift choice in the market. I have changed to 25 periods, in that way, the movement of TEMA and the price gives clearer indications as compared to the 9 periods without having the indicator totally immersed in the price of the asset, that's how I love it.

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Trend Identification/Confirmation with TEMA

TEMA is a trend-following indicator with much clearer trend identification as compared to other trend indicators. For trend identification, the price of the asset and TEMA moves in the same direction, as such, in a bullish market the price and TEMA angles upward while in a bearish market the price and TEMA angles downward. Let's see a few things to look at for trend identification and confirmation with TEMA.

For a bullish trend, the price and TEMA angles upward, likewise, for a bearish trend, the price and TEMA angles downward.

For confirmation of a bullish trend, the price of the asset would be trading above TEMA. And for a bearish trend, the price of the asset would be trading below TEMA.

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From the ETH/USDT 1 hr timeframe chart above, after a bullish run the asset's price was reversed which begins a downtrend. At that point, the asset was trading below TEMA and the asset moved downtrend. Likewise, in a bearish trend, the price of the asset was reversed as the asset starts trading above TEMA which is a confirmation of an uptrend. This validates the downtrend/uptrend movement when the price of an asset is below/above TEMA.

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Support and Resistance with TEMA

The understanding of dynamic support and resistance would enlighten you in this part of the lecture. TEMA serves as a dynamic resistance in a bullish run when the price of the asset gets resisted at the TEMA line and that could be a beginning of a downtrend. In addition, TEMA also serves as a support in a bearish trend, the price is prone to bounce off the TEMA line, as such, that could be a beginning of an uptrend. There are a few uses of TEMA dynamic support and resistance:

The dynamic support/resistance level can be an indication of a trend reversal.

It can be utilized to make buy/sell entries as the price of the asset might continue in the new trend for some time. Note that, proper trade management should be applied in such a case.

The dynamic support/resistance can be utilized for a pullback trading strategy which opens an opportunity for traders to make entries in the former trend.

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From the chart of ETH/USDT on 1 hr timeframe above, there was a dynamic resistance at the level where the price of the asset touched TEMA and there was a reversal, in the same way, dynamic support was seen at the level when the price of the asset bounces off TEMA and this triggered the price of the asset uptrend.

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Trading Strategy with 2 TEMAs Combined

At this section, we would be looking at the trading strategy using two TEMA combined on the chart of an asset, both at a differing period, that is, one at a higher period than the other. As such, the crossing over that exists between the two TEMA would be utilized to make a buy/sell entry in the asset's market, this is not only useful for buy/sell entry but also, confirms that the new trend underway would go far.

If the TEMA with a lower period crosses over the other one with a higher period, this is an indication of a valid uptrend and it opens a buy position for a trader. Conversely, if the TEMA with the higher period crosses over the TEMA with a lower period, it is an indication of a valid downtrend that opens a sell position. The strategy should be utilized with proper trade management. Let's see a few examples below.

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From the ETH/USDT chart above, I have added two TEMA, one at 25 periods and the other one 55 periods. In a downtrend, TEMA at the lower period, 25 crosses over the TEMA with a higher period. This is an indication of a change of trend, the price of the asset moved uptrend and this opened a buy position for trend traders to get involved in the asset's market.

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Similarly, from the ETH/USDT chart above, TEMA at 55 period crosses over the lower period TEMA (25). This is an indication of a downtrend and it is evident on the chart that the asset's price moved downtrend which opened a sell position for traders.

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Entry/Exit Trade Criteria with TEMA

Trading Strategy with TEMA for proper entry/exit into a crypto market requires certain criteria to be satisfied for successful use of this indicator for trading. In that case, we would be using the strategy of the combination of two TEMAs to confirm valid trend movement to make entries, also utilizing proper trade management. Let's see the criteria below.

Trade Entry/Exit Criteria for a Buy Position using 2 TEMAs

Add 2 TEMAs on the Chart, at different periods.

In a downtrend or range market, wait for the lower period TEMA to cross above the higher period TEMA.

Make a buy entry after at least two candlesticks confirmation (after the crossover).

For trade exit, set preferred profit taking level. Place your stop loss level below the crossover. A Risk to Reward ratio of 1:1 is recommended. Let's check on the chart below where I utilized 1:2 risk to reward ratio.

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Trade Entry/Exit Criteria for a Sell Position using 2 TEMAs

In the same way, add 2 TEMAs on the Chart, at different periods.

In an uptrend or range market, wait for the higher period TEMA to cross above the lower period TEMA.

Make a sell entry after at least two candlesticks confirmation (after the crossover).

For trade exit, set preferred profit taking level. Place your stop loss level above the crossover. A Risk to Reward ratio of 1:1 is recommended. See the chart below where I also utilized 1:2 risk to reward ratio.

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The Strategy applied on ETHUSD at 15mins Time frame

TEMA trading strategy should be used on lower time frames for demo or real trade. On the ETH/USD chart at 15mins timeframe, there was an opportunity of a sell position as I realized TEMA (25) crosses over TEMA (55), this is an indication of a good uptrend ahead. I marked out different levels, see them below.

Buy Entry: 3,120.46 USD.

Stop Loss: 3,085.49 USD.

Take Profit: 3,151.60 USD.

![iMarkup_20220210_092412.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmeYAqg47N6VXsXckECHLbdmRx7Yw4APfudcooHtwiV2LY/iMarkup_20220210_092412.jpg) _{The Chart Analysis}

The setup went well as predicted and the trade closed after about 3 hours with a trade exit in profit. The combination of the two TEMAs gives a quick insight of an uptrend ahead as the previous resistance was broken in the new move.

![iMarkup_20220208_060533.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQma6HPAprJrQKJrN9GnSNVmsWf6TFtrvk6aVjMFEqCtNCQ/iMarkup_20220208_060533.jpg) _{Trade Details- Entry and Exit}

I created another setup for sell entry on BTCUSD using TEMA trading strategy which brings profit. See the screenshot of the trade result below.

![iMarkup_20220211_083747.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYVyp1UB5fBzx1GR5UPx2M9Tdjfge61JRxLSqoxm3SrBX/iMarkup_20220211_083747.jpg) _{Sell entry trade result} ![12.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQme5WLKtVqjdUiu4akWp3bHLJg1g4x4W54dQFw5ep6Gh7G/12.png)

Conclusion

In conclusion, Triple Exponential Moving Average is a great improvement on the Moving averages as it takes care of lag effects associated with them, as such, react quickly to the price behavior of an asset on the chart. TEMA is very effective in identifying trends, supports and resistance, trend change, extra buy/sell signal, and so on.

TEMA strategy discussed in this lecture is a potent trading strategy for Intra-day traders. One notable downside of this indicator is that it's not so suitable for trading in ranging markets as it's fast to react to price behavior and this might result in some false signals. For valid buy/sell positions, a trading strategy with a combination of two TEMAs at different periods, is employed. A trader might also consider applying another indicator to validate crossover actions of TEMAs. Thanks for attending the lecture today and I hope you have learned something. See you around.

Homework Task

What is your understanding of Triple Exponential Moving Average (TEMA)?

How is TEMA calculated? Add TEMA to the crypto chart and explain its settings. (Screenshots required).

Compare TEMA with other Moving Averages. You can use one or two Moving Averages for in-depth comparison with TEMA.

Explain the Trend Identification/Confirmation in both bearish and bullish trends with TEMA (Use separate charts). Explain Support & Resistance with TEMA (On separate charts). (Screenshots required).

Explain the combination of two TEMAs at different periods and several signals that can be extracted from it. Note: Use another period combination other than the one used in the lecture, explain your choice of the period. (Screenshots required).

What are the Trade Entry and Exit criteria using TEMA? Explain with Charts. (Screenshots required).

Use an indicator of choice in addition with crossovers between two TEMAs to place at least one demo trade and a real margin trade on an exchange (as little as $1 would do). Ideally, buy and sell positions (Apply proper trade management). Use only 5 - 15 mins time frame. (Screenshots required).

What are the advantages and disadvantages of TEMA?

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