# MACD Training Course

> MACD measures momentum alignment between fast and slow moving averages. This course teaches MACD not as a standalone signal, but as a filter on price-action setups — the combination that separates profitable traders from indicator-chasers.

- Canonical URL: https://www.fundedready.org/courses/macd/
- Markdown mirror: https://www.fundedready.org/ai/markdown/courses/macd.md
- Content type: Interactive training course
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Course length: 5 levels
- Last reviewed: 2026-04-25

## Quick Answer

MACD measures momentum alignment between fast and slow moving averages. This course teaches MACD not as a standalone signal, but as a filter on price-action setups — the combination that separates profitable traders from indicator-chasers.

## Curriculum

- Level 16: Reading the MACD line and histogram - What the components mean and how they combine.
- Level 17: Crossovers in trending markets - Why MACD crosses work in trends and fail in chop.
- Level 18: Divergences: the high-edge setup - Spot price/MACD divergence at structural levels.
- Level 19: MACD + price action - Combine MACD confirmation with flag breakouts.
- Level 20: Filtering fake signals - Skip MACD crosses in ranging markets — the fastest way to lose money.

## FAQ

### What MACD settings does the course use?

Default 12/26/9 — the industry standard. Changing settings is usually curve-fitting, not edge.

### Can I trade MACD alone without price action?

The course teaches you why you shouldn't. MACD is a filter, not a trigger.

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## Sources and Review Notes

- [FundedReady methodology](https://www.fundedready.org/methodology/): Review process, simulator scope, and educational disclaimers.

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