What EMA do most traders use?
The most commonly used EMAs by forex traders are 5, 10, 12, 20, 26, 50, 100, and 200. Traders operating off of shorter timeframe charts, such as the five- or 15-minute charts, are more likely to use shorter-term EMAs, such as the 5 and 10.
Which is better for scalping EMA or SMA?
With moving averages in general, the longer the time period, the slower it is to react to price movement. But with all else being equal, an EMA will track price more closely than an SMA. Because of this, the exponential moving average is typically considered more appropriate for short-term trading.
Should I use 200 EMA or SMA?
The 200-day SMA is popular for identifying the trend. If the market is above the 200-day SMA, the trend is considered to be up and if the market is below the SMA, the trend is considered down. Short-term traders have made the 10-day EMA popular based on its use by some famous traders.