Moving Average (MA)

The average of the last N closes drawn as a line — trend context, not an entry signal.

Related terms

Multi-Timeframe AnalysisTop-down reading: Daily for bias, 4H for setup, 15m for the trigger.
MarginYour own capital locked as collateral for a leveraged position.
Margin CallThe broker's demand for more funds when losses eat your margin — the step before liquidation.
Market CapPrice × supply — the honest way to compare asset sizes. Price alone lies.
Market MakerFirms quoting both bid and ask, earning the spread — they need volume where stops cluster.
Market Order"Fill me NOW at the best available price." Instant, but pays spread and slippage.

Terms stick when you use them. The Money Circle academy walks you through them step by step.