The Power of the 50 Daily Moving Average in Crypto

April 9, 2026

Mish's Daily

By Mish Schneider


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One of the best signals in markets?

When price reclaims the 50-day moving average. 

And right now—we’re seeing that setup in both Ethereum and Bitmine. 

After spending an extended period trading below the 50-day, both are now pushing back above it. 

That’s not just a bounce—that’s a potential phase change. 

From bearish… to recuperation. 

Now here’s what makes this interesting. 

The slope of the 50-day moving average is starting to flatten.

That tells us downside momentum is slowing. 

And if that slope begins to turn up?

That’s when trends can build. 

So what’s the trade? 

 

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If Ethereum and Bitmine hold above the 50-day, this becomes an actionable entry—with very tight risk. 

Because if they fail back below it? You’re out. 

Simple. Defined. Disciplined. 

Bottom line? 

Watch the 50-day. 

Because when price reclaims it— that’s often where the next move begins. 

 

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April 8 Schwab Network Mish discusses how the market can hold onto these gains or not 

April 9 Financial Compass  Mish’s weekly show with Todd Schoenberger 

 

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ETF Summary  

(Pivotal means short-term bullish above that level and bearish below)  

S&P 500 (SPY) Phase change now must hold 674 

Russell 2000 (IWM) Phase change now must hold 257 

Dow (DIA) Phase change now must hold 477 

Nasdaq (QQQ) Phase change now must hold 603 

Regional banks (KRE) 70 resistance now with 68 support 

Semiconductors (SMH) and just like that, SMH soars to a new all time high  

Transportation (IYT) Weaker but must hold over the 50 DMA 

Biotechnology (IBB) Over the 50-DMA which now must hold 

Retail (XRT) A huge test of resistance-Can it move over 85? 

Bitcoin (BTCUSD) Confirmed recuperation phase like the video says 

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