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Trend

Double Exponential Moving Average

DEMA

Applies EMA twice and combines the results (2×EMA − EMA(EMA)) to nearly eliminate the lag of a standard EMA. Traders use it for faster trend confirmation without sacrificing too much smoothness.

Tips

DEMA reacts much faster than EMA; use it on trending crypto pairs for quicker entries but expect more whipsaws in choppy conditions
Pair DEMA crossovers with a volatility filter like ATR to avoid acting on signals in low-volume, sideways markets

Parameters

Period
2 - 100