How to Use Moving Averages: Tutorial (2025 Update)

In this video, we explore how to effectively use Moving Averages on TradingView, including the latest features such as adding a Moving Average on top of another Moving Average, and applying Bollinger Bands to your analysis. We’ll also cover how to perform multiple time frame analysis, set up custom alerts, and much more. We’ll begin with a simple explanation of how a Moving Average works. A Moving Average smooths out price data by averaging it over a specified period. For example, a 5-period Simple Moving Average (SMA) calculates the average of the last 5 closing prices. If the closing prices over the last 5 days were 10, 12, 14, 16, and 18, the 5-period SMA would be: (10 + 12 + 14 + 16 + 18) ÷ 5 = 14 This gives you a smoother line to identify trends, making it easier to see potential buy or sell signals. We’ll also dive into how to layer indicators like Moving Averages on top of each other, use Bollinger Bands for volatility analysis, and take full advantage of TradingView's alerts and multi-timeframe capabilities. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced trader, this video will give you the tools to enhance your trading strategy. Be sure to watch all of the in-depth tutorials on our channel, entirely free for all, and become an advanced trader. 🚀 Try TradingView: https://tradingview.com ❤️ Share TradingView with a friend and get $15: https://www.tradingview.com/share-your-love/ 🥳 Subscribe to our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TradingView?sub_confirmation=1 #TradingView #MovingAverage #traders