--- title: '200 Day Moving Average' url: 'https://www.wavealert.app/en/features/200-day-moving-average' markdown: 'https://www.wavealert.app/en/features/200-day-moving-average.md' date: '2026-01-14' description: '200-day moving average (SMA200) explained simply: meaning, trend signals, and examples. Plus alerts when the line is crossed. Spot trend reversals early.' --- # 200-Day Moving Average (SMA200): Meaning, Signals – with Alerts by Wavealert The **200-day moving average** (also known as **SMA200**) is one of the most important trend indicators in technical analysis. It smooths short-term price fluctuations and shows the **long-term trend** based on the last **200 trading days**. ## Why the 200-day moving average matters Looking at the SMA200 helps you quickly assess whether an asset shows long-term strength or weakness: - **Price above the 200-day moving average:** often indicates a stable uptrend - **Price below the line:** may point to a long-term downtrend - **Strong deviations:** can highlight interesting entry or exit zones Combined with the **50-day moving average (SMA50)**, you get a clear view of both short- and long-term market dynamics. ## Display trend lines directly in the chart In the detail view of each asset, you can display both trend lines – **50-day** and **200-day** – with a single click. This allows you to instantly see: - how an asset develops over the long term - which trend zones are currently being tested - whether the lines act as support or resistance ![Chart showing the 50-day and 200-day moving average in the Wavealert asset view](https://www.wavealert.app/assets/landingpage/en/webp/laptop-chart@2x.webp)## Alerts when the 50-day or 200-day moving average is crossed Wavealert automatically notifies you when an asset **moves above or below** either of the two moving averages. Benefits: - no need to constantly monitor prices yourself - never miss important market movements - reliably automate rule-based strategies **Example:** You hold an ETF in your watchlist and only want to act once the long-term trend turns positive. By setting up an alert, you automatically receive an email with price data, relevant news, and your personal notes for that asset. ![Settings for KPI alerts for the 50- and 200-day lines](https://www.wavealert.app/assets/helppage/en/create_alert_6-f5f77f33f1ab0d9ad6aa43ec526bb063a8bb864fb2f481fe6c10b474e35e51b8.webp)## Frequently asked questions about the 200-day moving average **What is the 200-day moving average (SMA200)?** The 200-day moving average is the **average price over the last 200 trading days**. It is commonly used as a **long-term trend filter** in technical analysis. **What does price above or below the 200-day moving average mean?** When price trades **above** the SMA200, it is often interpreted as long-term strength. Trading **below** it is commonly seen as long-term weakness. Signals are more reliable when price stays above or below the line for several days. **Why is the 200-day moving average important?** Because many market participants watch it closely. The SMA200 helps quickly classify the **long-term trend** and often acts as a key **support or resistance zone** in price charts. **What is the difference between the 50-day and 200-day moving average?** The **50-day moving average (SMA50)** reacts faster and reflects short- to mid-term price movements. The **200-day moving average (SMA200)** reacts more slowly and represents the long-term trend. 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