Charts
What is Death Cross?
A bearish signal when a short-term average falls below a long-term one
Full Explanation
The opposite of the Golden Cross. When the 50-day moving average crosses below the 200-day moving average, it signals a potential long-term downtrend.
Pro Tip
The Death Cross is a warning sign — not always catastrophic, but worth paying attention to.
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