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MACD line and signal line gap in bars.
Published by The Retail Trader · JUL 31, 2026 · Indicators
MACD Histogram — MACD line and signal line gap in bars. Bars start getting smaller meaning momentum is decreasing.
This term comes under Indicators, in the section "Indicators with Momentum". This tells us how much dum is left in the move:
Other terms in this group — understanding them together is more useful:
• RSI (Relative Strength Index)
• Overbought
• Oversold
• Bullish Divergence
• Bearish Divergence
• MACD
• Stochastic
• CCI (Commodity Channel Index)
• Rate of Change (ROC)
To read the entire group and all its examples in one place, see the journal "INDICATORS: FORMULA TOOLS" - this term has been taken from there.
This entry is for educational purposes only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell. Exchanges change charges, margins, lot sizes and expiry rules from time to time, so verify any figures with your broker or exchange.