EMA API — Faster-Reacting Moving Averages
EMA(10, 20, 50) ready to drop into your strategy. Faster reaction to recent price moves than SMA. Pre-calculated, live, and JSON-formatted.
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What is the EMA API?
The Exponential Moving Average weights recent price data more heavily than older data — making it more responsive to price changes than a simple moving average. Traders use EMA_10/20/50 crossovers to time trend entries, and "EMA stack" alignment (10 above 20 above 50) to confirm trend direction. TickAtlas pre-calculates all three from live broker data so your bot queries a number, not a computation problem.
One Request. Instant Data.
curl -X GET \
"https://tickatlas.com/v1/indicator?symbol=EURUSD&indicator=EMA_20&timeframe=H1" \
-H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"Why Use TickAtlas?
Pre-Calculated, Sub-100ms
Indicator values are computed server-side on every new candle. Your app queries the result — no TA library, no candle history needed.
7 Timeframes
M1, M5, M15, M30, H1, H4, D1 — the same endpoint serves scalpers and position traders alike.
Forex, Crypto, Commodities
EURUSD, GBPUSD, XAUUSD, BTCUSD, USDJPY — data available for all symbols active on connected broker terminals.
Plug into any stack
- ChatGPT Custom GPTs
- Claude Tools
- Python / pandas
- Node.js
- Discord bots
- Slack webhooks
- n8n
- Zapier
- Google Sheets
Three EMAs. One Request Each.
Available EMA indicators
- EMA_10 — Fast EMA, 10-period
- EMA_20 — Medium EMA, 20-period
- EMA_50 — Slow EMA, 50-period
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between EMA and SMA in this API?
Both are available. EMA (exponential) weights recent prices more heavily, making it faster to react to price changes. SMA (simple) treats all periods equally, producing a smoother but slower line. EMA_20 and SMA_20 will diverge during fast-moving markets.
Can I detect EMA crossovers via the API?
Yes — query EMA_10 and EMA_20, then compare. If EMA_10 is above EMA_20, the short-term trend is bullish. For golden cross detection (EMA50 crossover), query EMA_20 and EMA_50 and compare on successive calls or use the history endpoint.
How accurate is the EMA compared to standard trading platforms?
The values are computed directly from the same broker terminal price data, using the same smoothing factor (2 / (period + 1)). They match what you'd see on a standard trading platform chart for the same symbol and timeframe.
Which symbols support EMA_10, EMA_20, and EMA_50?
All 50+ symbols on connected broker terminals — major Forex pairs (EURUSD, GBPUSD, USDJPY), gold (XAUUSD), silver (XAGUSD), BTCUSD, and more. Use GET /v1/symbols to see the live symbol list.
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