8 EMA. 21 EMA. VWAP This trio is popular for momentum, scalping, and trend-following on 1m–15m charts (stocks, futures, indices).
1. Trend & Bias Filter
• Overall bullish when: Price > VWAP and 8 EMA > 21 EMA
• Overall bearish when: Price < VWAP and 8 EMA < 21 EMA
VWAP adds volume context — many ignore EMA signals against the VWAP side.
2. Crossover Signals (Primary Entries)
• Bullish crossover: 8 EMA crosses above 21 EMA → potential long (especially if price is already above VWAP)
• Bearish crossover: 8 EMA crosses below 21 EMA → potential short (especially if price is below VWAP)
VWAP confirmation reduces whipsaws: only take longs above VWAP, shorts below it.
3. Pullback / Retest Entries (Higher Probability)
• In an uptrend (price > VWAP, 8 > 21): Wait for dips to the 8 EMA (or sometimes 21 EMA) → buy the bounce.
• In a downtrend: Wait for rallies to the 8 EMA → short the rejection.
VWAP often acts as a magnet or pivot — price gravitating toward it can signal mean-reversion trades.
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