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        Exponential Moving Average Clouds or EMA Clouds is a trend-following indicator that visualizes the area between two Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs) as a shaded cloud. The cloud serves as dynamic support or resistance, shifting color based on trend direction: bullish when the short EMA is above the long EMA, and bearish when below. Up to five customizable EMA pairs can be displayed at once, helping track both short- and long-term trends. Each EMA line is split by trend direction for clarity. EMA Clouds are suited for multiple timeframes and widely used in intraday and swing trading.


        Candlestick chart with EMA Clouds indicator, showing layered shaded bands of red and green based on multiple Exponential Moving Averages. The clouds shift color with trend direction, helping visualize dynamic support and resistance zones. Volume bars appear below the price action.EMA Clouds

        INPUTS

        InputDescription
        Price
        		The price source used for EMA calculation
        EMA lengths
        		Short and long EMA periods for each cloud
        Leading periodOffset applied to shift the EMAs forward and backward
        VisibilityOptions to show or hide EMA lines and clouds

        PLOTS

        The plot renders the data you are working with on the chart. You can show/hide a plot by clicking the corresponding item in the settings. Every plot has a set of basic settings that you can change: color, weight, and type.

        PlotDescription
        EMA linesShort and long EMAs, colored by trend direction
        EMA Clouds
        		Shaded areas between EMAs, with bullish and bearish colors
        Color

        Click the color rectangle under the plot's name to open the palette. Use the slider at the bottom to set the opacity of the color.

        Palette
        To create a custom color:
        1. Clickto open the color picker
        2. By using the slider at the bottom, adjust the main color
        3. Then, set a shade for the main color on the palette

        The custom-created colors are added to your palette. To remove a custom color, drag it out of the palette.

        Weight
        Change the value (in px) to adjust the thickness of the plot.
        Type
        The following plot types are available:
        • Linear. The plot is displayed as a line.
        • Column. The plot is displayed as a histogram.
        • Difference. The plot is displayed as a line which represents the difference between High and Low prices of the bar.
        • Points. The plot is displayed as points.
        • Text above candle. The plot is displayed as the price labels above candles on the chart.
        • Text below candle. The plot is displayed as the price labels below candles on the chart.
        • Triangle above candle. The plot is displayed as triangles above candles on the chart.
        • Color candle. The candles on candle-type charts are highlighted with specified colors.

        OVERLAYING

        Check Overlaying to display the indicator on the chart. Otherwise, the indicator is shown in a study pane down below.

        Note: To reset the settings, click Restore to Default next to the SETTINGS: INDICATOR'S TITLE
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