Boom and Crash EMA 100/200 Crossover Strategy (Current Guide)

The Ultimate Boom and Crash EMA Crossover Strategy: 200 & 100 EMA Guide

 Are you tired of "guessing" when a spike will happen? Most traders lose money in Boom and Crash because they try to catch spikes during a downtrend.

In this era, the most consistent way to profit from Deriv’s synthetic indices is to follow the Institutional Trend. Today, we are breaking down the EMA 100 and 200 Crossover Strategy—a high-probability method to catch massive spikes on Boom and long drops on Crash.

The Core Indicators: Why EMA 100 and 200?

The Exponential Moving Average (EMA) gives more weight to recent price data.

EMA 200 (The Trend Filter): This is the "Grandfather" of indicators. If the price is above it, the market is officially in an uptrend.

EMA 100 (The Momentum Gauge): This acts as a secondary layer of support and resistance.

When these two cross, it signals a massive shift in market momentum that usually results in a series of powerful spikes or crashes.

The Step-by-Step Strategy

Step 1: The Hourly (H1) Trend Bias

Before you open a trade on the 1-minute chart, you must look at the 1-hour (H1) chart.

For Boom (1000, 500, 300 and other Boom): Only look for buy setups if the price on H1 is above the EMA 200.

For Crash (1000, 500, 300): Only look for sell setups if the price on H1 is below the EMA 200.

Step 2: The Execution (M5 or M1 Timeframe)

Once the H1 trend is confirmed, move down to the M5 (preferred for accuracy) or M1 (for snipers).

Buying Boom:

Ensure the EMA 100 crosses above the EMA 200 (Golden Cross).

Wait for the price to pull back and touch either the EMA 100 or EMA 200.

Enter your "Buy" position.

Target: Hold for multiple spikes as long as the price stays above the EMAs.

Selling Crash:

Ensure the EMA 100 crosses below the EMA 200 (Death Cross).

Wait for the price to "retest" the EMAs after a small pump.

Enter your "Sell" position.

Target: Hold the crash until the price candles start closing above the EMA 100.

Why This Works for Boom and Crash

The Boom and Crash algorithm is programmed to follow trends. When the price is in an uptrend (Boom), the spikes are more frequent and larger. By using the EMA 200, you avoid the "death zone" where spikes are small and far apart.

Pro Tip:

If the price is far away from the EMAs, do not chase it! Wait for the price to return to the moving averages. This is called Mean Reversion.

Risk Management: The Golden Rules

Stop Loss: Place your Stop Loss 10–15 pips below the EMA 200 for Boom, or above it for Crash.

Lot Size: Use a lot size that allows you to survive at least 10 "small" ticks before a spike occurs.

Time of Day: This strategy works best during high-volume periods.

CONCLUSION:

The EMA 100/200 Crossover Strategy is about patience. You are no longer gambling; you are waiting for a confirmed trend before putting your money at risk.