--- title: 'How to Trade Momentum Shifts with MACD and CCI' source: 'https://youtube.com/watch?v=UKMR8Sr3Vgs' video_id: 'UKMR8Sr3Vgs' date: 2026-08-14 duration_sec: 415 channel: 'STEVEN DAY TRADER' --- # How to Trade Momentum Shifts with MACD and CCI > Source: [How to Trade Momentum Shifts with MACD and CCI](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UKMR8Sr3Vgs) ## Summary This video presents a trading strategy that avoids market prediction, instead identifying when the market is ready for a move. The presenter demonstrates a precise approach using MACD and CCI indicators on a 2-minute expiration timeframe, walking through four live trade examples that grow a $96 balance to $4,344. ### Key Points - **Strategy Core** [00:17] — The strategy does not guess market direction; it identifies when the market is ready to move, providing clear signals for entry. - **MACD Setup** [00:48] — MACD configured with fast period 10, slow period 20, signal period 5. Histogram bars colored turquoise (up) and red (down) with high opacity. - **CCI Setup** [01:08] — CCI period set to 10. Main line turquoise, +100/-100 levels red with high opacity. Background turned off. - **First Trade (Short)** [02:08] — MACD histogram rolls over into bearish phase; CCI crosses down through upper boundary. Sell trade opened for $96, profit $88. - **Second Trade (Short)** [03:10] — Price breaks higher but loses momentum quickly; sellers regain control. Sell trade for $184, profit $169. - **Third Trade (Buy)** [04:48] — Price hits support zone, seller pressure weakens, bullish sequence forms. Buy trade for $1,304, profit $1,200. - **Fourth Trade (Short)** [05:46] — Price fails to hold resistance, downside impulse kicks in. Sell trade for $2,000, profit $1,840. Final balance $4,344. ### Conclusion The strategy relies on clear momentum shifts confirmed by MACD and CCI, allowing traders to enter with confidence. The session's growth from $96 to $4,344 demonstrates the potential of this disciplined approach. ## Transcript Hi Steven here. I'll start with the point. This strategy doesn't try to guess the market. It shows when the market is ready. And that's why it's so precise. In this video I'll walk you through how it works, which signals I trust and why decision making becomes much easier with this logic. Stick around till the end, the final example explains it better than words ever could. I'd appreciate it if you hit like and subscribe. Let's get into it. First thing, let's set up the tools. I'm running classic cameras, running a time frame. Then go to the indicators and add MACD and CCI. Let's set up MACD first. Fast period is 10, slow period 20, signal period is 5. Then go to style, turn off the macd line and the signal lines, set the up bars to turquoise, opacity, push up, do the same for the down bars and then click save. Now, CCI, set the period to 10, then go to style, turn off the background, mainline turquoise with the 2, set the plus 100 and minus 100 lines to red, opacity pushed up and then click save. Indicators are ready to go if you trading on your phone, just setup everything the same way. On Instagram, you see the entire process. Analysis execution and results I post outcomes share observations and help members directly You can trade manually or use auto trading There are private strategies and an analysis vote. Access is open but spots are limited. Message me while it's still available. The market immediately gives a clean signal of weakness. 2 minute expiration and I open a sell trade for $96. Now let me break down exactly why I am looking short here. First, MACD. You can clearly see the histogram roll over and flip into bearish phase. Bars turn red and fred moving lower. That tells me upside momentum is exhausted and structure is shifting. Fire pressure fades, priority starts rotating lower, then I check CCI. The turco line crosses down through the upper red boundary, that's an exit from overbolt conditions and confirmation that momentum is churning. This isn't just slowing, downside pressure is actively forming. In execution, I take $88 profit and move on. Sellers stay in control, 2 minute expiration and I open a sell trade for $184. Price first breaks slightly higher out of a short consolidation, creating the illusion of continuation. But, that push loses trend fast. There is no enough upside energy to hold higher ground The move up is brief and unsupported Lamentum quickly flicks back to the sellers Price accelerates lower Structure changes Candles print cleanly without sharp reversals. The downside move develops calmly and with control. The bullish idea fully gives way to a bearish one. Indicators line up perfectly and comes from the fifth lower. Good continuation, another $169, Rhythm stays intact. The market quickly changed its structure, 2 minute expiration and I opened a buy trade for $1,304. After a sequence of steady drops, price finally hits a support zone where seller pressure weakens. Price stops pushing lower and gets bought almost immediately. Every attempt to continue down gets shut down fast Candles stretch higher and close at both prior levels forming a clear bullish sequence Pullbacks stay shallow and brief The market refuses to revisit the lows and that a clear sign buyers haste taking control. Clean execution plus $1,200 moving on. Final entry forms on the clear structural break, 2 minute timer and I open a sell trade for $2,000. The attempt to continue higher fails quickly. Price can hold the bull resistance. Each push up is weaker than the last. Buyer initiative fades out as well. The downside impulse kicks in. Candles start closing lower in sequence. The move gets aggressive and directional. no hesitation and no impetus. Strong finish. I locked in $1,840. Balance hits $4,344. It's time to wrap this session up. Balance moved from $96 all the way to $4,344. If you've got questions about the strategy or you want to go deeper, message me on Telegram anytime and I'll be happy to help. Thanks a lot for watching, thanks for liking the video and subscribing to the channel. I'll catch you in the next one. Trade smart.