The MACD Zoom buy/sell forex indicator works on the traditional MACD principle but comes with some extra interesting functions.
The indicator has a built-in zoom function that works very well.
The zoom function can be set to manual or automatic.
Buying and selling pairs with the indicator is very simple.
A buy signal occurs when the MACD Zoom indicator crosses back above the zero level from below.
Vice versa, a sell signal occurs when the MACD Zoom indicator crosses back below the zero level from above.
Feel free to play with its zoom function.
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Indicator Chart (EUR/USD H1)
The EUR/USD H1 chart below displays the MACD Zoom Metatrader 4 forex indicator in action.
Basic Trading Signals
Signals from the MACD Zoom MT4 forex indicator are easy to interpret and goes as follows:
Buy Signal: Open buy trade position when the MACD Zoom indicator turns back above the zero level from below.
Sell Signal: Open sell trade position when the MACD Zoom indicator turns back below the zero level from above.
Tip: Utilize the MACD Zoom indicator together with trend indicators for more precise buy and sell trades.
MACD Zoom Indicator + XTC Trend Scalping Strategy (MT4)
This scalping strategy combines the MACD Zoom Buy/Sell Indicator with the XTC Forex Trend Indicator.
The MACD Zoom indicator gives clear oscillator‑based momentum signals: when it crosses above the zero line, that’s a buy; when it crosses below, that’s a sell.
The XTC Trend indicator plots a colored histogram: blue bars mean a bullish trend, red bars indicate a bearish trend.
Using both allows you to scalp with both momentum and trend alignment on the M1 and M5 charts.
This strategy is designed for scalpers who want quick entries but also want to avoid counter‑trend trades.
It works best in high‑liquidity sessions like London and New York and on pairs with tight spreads and good volatility, such as EUR/USD, GBP/CHF, and USD/CAD.
Because MACD Zoom is sensitive and trend‑filtering with XTC Trend reduces noise, this setup provides a cleaner entry environment for fast trades.
Buy Entry Rules
- On M1 or M5, check that the XTC Trend histogram is blue, signaling a bullish trend.
- Wait for the MACD Zoom line or histogram to cross from below to above the zero level.
- Enter a long trade at the close of the candle where the MACD Zoom crosses upward, if the XTC histogram is still blue.
- Set a stop loss a few pips below the most recent swing low, or below the candle where the MACD cross occurred.
- Set a take profit target: for M1, aim for about 5–12 pips; for M5, consider 12–25 pips, depending on volatility.
- Optionally, trail your stop if the XTC histogram remains blue: move the stop to just under rising swing lows or recent pullbacks.
Sell Entry Rules
- On M1 or M5, make sure that the XTC Trend histogram is red, indicating a bearish trend.
- Wait for the MACD Zoom line or histogram to cross from above to below the zero level.
- Enter a short trade at the close of the candle where MACD Zoom crosses downward, only if the XTC histogram remains red.
- Place a stop loss a few pips above the recent swing high, or above the candle of the MACD cross.
- Take profit target: on M1, 5–12 pips; on M5, 12–25 pips, depending on pair volatility.
- You may trail the stop to lock in gains as long as the XTC histogram stays red.
Advantages
- You scalp in the direction of a confirmed trend, reducing counter‑trend risk.
- MACD Zoom’s zero‑line cross is a clean momentum signal and reacts quickly.
- The XTC Trend histogram gives a visual and easy-to-read filter to confirm trend strength.
- Tight profit targets and stop losses are suitable for fast intraday trades.
- Using both indicators together reduces false entries in choppy markets.
Drawbacks
- The MACD Zoom cross may lag slightly after a very fast price move, causing delayed entries.
- The XTC histogram may flicker during consolidation, leading to low‑quality signals.
- Because targets are small, spread and slippage can eat into profits, especially on M1.
Case Study 1
On EUR/USD (M5) during the London session, the XTC Trend histogram turned blue, showing strong bullish trend momentum.
Almost immediately, the MACD Zoom line crossed up through zero on a pullback candle.
A long position was opened at the close of that candle, with a stop loss placed a few pips below the swing low.
Price rallied quickly, and the take-profit target of 20 pips was reached.
The XTC histogram remained blue during the move, which gave confidence to stay in the trade until the target was hit.
Case Study 2
On GBP/CHF (M1) during New York’s high‑volatility period, the XTC Trend histogram was red, signaling a downtrend.
Shortly after, the MACD Zoom crossed from positive to negative, confirming momentum to the downside.
A short trade was entered at the candle close, placing a tight stop loss above the high of the arrow candle.
The price dropped quickly, achieving a 10‑pip profit.
The red histogram from the XTC Trend stayed stable, allowing the trader to trail the stop and squeeze out a few more pips before exiting.
Case Study 3
On USD/CAD (M5) during a quieter part of the London session, the XTC Trend histogram flipped to blue, indicating bullish pressure.
Soon after, MACD Zoom crossed above zero.
A long trade was taken at the close of that MACD‑cross candle, with a stop just below the swing low.
The price gradually pushed higher in choppy fashion but eventually hit the 15‑pip target.
The XTC Trend histogram remained predominantly blue, which supported staying in the trade until the take-profit was reached.
Strategy Tips
- Use a broker with low spreads because scalping with small targets is more effective when execution costs are low.
- Do most of your scalping during the London and New York sessions when momentum is stronger.
- Limit the number of trades per hour to maintain discipline; this strategy works best when you pick high‑probability setups.
- Consider combining with price action: for instance, only take a MACD cross if it happens near a recent support or resistance level.
- Backtest on a demo account to tune your stop‑loss and profit‑target settings based on your broker’s spread and your currency pair.
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MT4 Indicator Characteristics
Currency pairs: Any
Platform: Metatrader 4
Type: chart window indicator
Customization options: Variable (timeframe, manual zoom, automatic zoom), Width & Style.
Time frames: 1-Minute, 5-Minutes, 15-Minutes, 30-Minutes, 1-Hour, 4-Hours, Daily, Weekly, Monthly
Type: oscillator
