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Bitcoin MACD

Momentum, its signal line and the gap between them.

Bitcoin MACD today

−$1,296.43 is Bitcoin’s daily MACD on , below the −$871.56 signal line. The histogram is −$424.87; the shorter price average is below the longer one.

Daily summary · the chart has its own period and date

MACD · Last 30 days
Min −$1,296.43 · Max $1,992.18
Daily MACD
−$1,296.43
Signal line
−$871.56
Histogram
−$424.87MACD less signal
7D MACD change
−$858.437-day change
1Y low
−$5,919.68Nov 23, 2025
1Y high
$4,141.32Aug 27, 2026

Bitcoin MACD chart

Daily MACD (12,26,9) · (UTC)

BTC priceMACDSignalHistogram

BTC price: daily close, UTC · Indicator: calculated from daily closes

Readings

Daily readings

DateMACDSignalHistogram
−$438.01−$129.52−$308.48
−$414.66−$186.55−$228.11
−$659.01−$281.04−$377.97
−$892.65−$403.37−$489.29
−$1,048.52−$532.40−$516.12
−$1,097.10−$645.34−$451.77
−$1,245.36−$765.34−$480.02
−$1,296.43−$871.56−$424.87
Guide

How to read Bitcoin MACD

What it measures

MACD compares 12-period and 26-period price averages, with a 9-period signal line.

How to read it

A positive histogram puts MACD above its signal. Positive MACD puts the shorter price average above the longer one.

Limitations

Daily and weekly momentum can disagree, and their crossings often arrive after price has moved.

What the history shows

  • May 11, 2025: weekly MACD crossed above its signal; BTC closed at $104,139.
  • Aug 31, 2025: weekly MACD crossed below its signal; BTC closed at $108,325.
  • Apr 19, 2026: weekly MACD crossed above its signal; BTC closed at $73,820.
  • Jun 28, 2026: weekly MACD crossed below its signal; BTC closed at $59,577.
  • Jul 26, 2026: weekly MACD crossed above its signal; BTC closed at $65,400.
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FAQ

Bitcoin MACD, explained

Is Bitcoin’s daily MACD above its signal?

−$1,296.43 is below the −$871.56 signal on Nov 3, 2026.

What does a negative MACD histogram mean?

MACD is below its signal line; this differs from MACD itself being below zero.

Does Weekly change the daily cards?

No. Weekly changes only the graph and its dated labels; the top answer and cards remain a daily summary.

How often is the Bitcoin MACD chart updated?

Once a day, after the UTC day closes. The date of the latest value is shown at the top of the page.

What history does the Bitcoin MACD chart cover?

The chart covers Nov 7, 2009 to Nov 3, 2026. Gaps are not filled with estimates.

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